ANNOUNCING DISNEY'S ALADDIN, JR.!!

Today students heard the good news: We will be presenting Disney's Aladdin, Jr.!  Students also received audition packets.  If you you can't locate your student's packet...it is available HERE.
This blog will be a primary source of information.  Please follow it and check back for important details.  Here are the important dates and information as we work towards auditions:

AUDITIONS

• Tuesday, January 5th and Wednesday, January 6th are open auditions after school.  Students should come prepared with a monologue from the audition packet and to sing the provided music.  All students who audition will have a role in the production.
• NEW THIS YEAR:  A Student Information Survey must be completed for each student.  This survey is available HERE.  Providing the information is critical to our production team.  Be prepared to provide basic measurements of your child.  A completed survey is REQUIRED for auditioning.  If you do not have internet access, a copy of the survey will be available in the office on Monday, December 14th.
• Students and parents MUST sign the signature form at the back of the packet.  This is your student's ticket to audition.
• Callbacks will be held Thursday, January 7th.
• The cast will be listed Friday, January 8th after school.

PARENT PARTICIPATION

• We look forward to working together to create an unforgettable, positive experience for all students!  We need everyone's help to make it happen.  We will be assembling production committees--so be thinking of how you want to help! 

Post Your Pictures

We have a photo sharing site where our awesome photographers (Adam Stevens and Todd Zenger) will be posting pictures.  We'd love your pictures too (please please please)!

Post or peruse at https://rosecrestalice.shutterfly.com/.  

Wonderland Awaits!

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday:  Dress Rehearsal 2:50-6:00PM

All students should have their costumes ready to go and contained in a basket or bag.  If you are unclear about what your child needs, please refer to the following LINK.  We have asked students to apply their own basic makeup at school.

Wednesday: School Performance at 9AM

Students should come to school with their hair and makeup DONE.  They will need to check in with their teacher then report to the gym before changing into costumes. 

Wednesday: Curtain Call 6PM

Students should come to school with their hair and makeup DONE.  They should also arrive wearing their prologue costume.  

Thursday:  Curtain Call 5:30PM--PICTURE DAY

Students should come to school with their hair and makeup DONE.  They should wear the costume for their scene for pictures.  They will then change into their prologue costume.  Please please be on time or your child may not be in the cast pictures.  We will not have time to wait.

Friday: MATINEE: Curtain Call 12:50PM

Students should plan on staying after school and getting ready at school.  This includes basic makeup and hair, so please instruct your child how to do these things.  Plan on picking your child up at 3:30pm.

Friday: Curtain Call 6PM

Students should come to school with their hair and makeup DONE.  They should also arrive wearing their prologue costumes.    

We have a few random notes to share:

Please no flip flops, sandals or boots.  Please make sure kids wear closed toed shoes as there are a lot of moving pieces on stage and we don't want any accidents.

Please feed your student well before performances.  Food is not allowed in the cast waiting areas. 

Please send your child with an activity for the cast waiting area.  Our Parent Patrol will do their best to keep kids quiet and ready for their cues--but a few activities from home are helpful.  Gaming devices, books, card games etc. can be very helpful.

For social media sharing, please use #RosecrestAlice so we can have fun seeing everyone's pictures.

A HUGE THANK YOU!

This production would be impossible without the many hours of service so many have given.  We are an amazing community!  It is a pleasure to watch each person do his/her part.  Thanks to all of you for giving how you can.  If you haven't found a way to help--check out these sign-ups (Volunteering or Parent Patrol) again.  Your child would love to see you be part of the fun!

These kids really are great. It's been fun working with them and it's going to be a great show because of them!

PARENT PATROL DURING PERFORMANCES

We are in need of volunteers to help mange our performers backstage during performances.  This is a critical part of a successful show, so if you haven't found a way to help, this is a perfect opportunity!  Remember, three hours of service is required for your child to participate--otherwise, you will be assessed a fee of $20 (We would much rather have your time than your money however!) 

You can sign up HERE.

CLARIFICATION & COSTUMING

As a point of clarification, cast members should not attend the Technical Rehearsal on Thursday this week.  This is for Stage Crew only.  The tech rehearsal will go from 12:45 - 2:45.

Costume notes went home today.  Please read through it carefully.  If your child is a lead, you should be aware of what is needed (they did not receive a note).  All of the costuming notes are contained in the following link: COSTUMING NOTES FOR ALL.   Payments for costumes should be made tomorrow (Wednesday).  The note that was sent home said that payment would be taken on Thursday, but I didn't realize the cast was not included in this rehearsal.  If you have trouble with making your payment tomorrow, please contact Mary Ann Fuhriman (801-502-3661; maryannfuhriman@msn.com).  Costumes will be distributed on Monday.  Do not forget to bring the costume requirements YOU are responsible for to dress rehearsal on Monday.  

REMINDER: Preorder Tickets Monday and Tuesday After School!!!  

Cast and crew have the opportunity to preorder 6 tickets for the show. Tickets for the show are $1.00 each.  Please bring your completed ORDER FORM with payment to rehearsal March 2nd or 3rd to receive your preordered tickets.  (Link is listed in far-right column).  Make checks payable to ROSECREST PTA.  Preordered tickets will be given upon receipt of form and payment.

Additional tickets can be purchased after the preorder period by completing a form and submitting it to the office.  Order forms and payment should be placed in an envelope marked “Alice Tickets”.  These tickets will be dispersed within 2 days of receiving the order and payment. 

T-shirts

If you haven't ordered t-shirts, you now have until TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 25th.  We should have known Monday was a bad day to have orders due?!? Order form is on the blog, or follow these links (CAST T-SHIRT or STAGE CREW T-SHIRT).  Stage Crew members need to have a T-shirt…it's your uniform for performance nights!  THANKS ALL!  

Remember T-shirt orders!

T-shirt/sweatshirt orders are due MONDAY! Hard copies are in the office or click the link to the right and print one off. Please remember to put you order and $ in an envelope marked Alice T-shirt order and turn it in to the office.

Practice canceled Tuesday the 17th.

Play practice has been canceled by the director today only. Thank you!

T-shirts

T-shirts: $10.00

Hoodie: $20.00

Order your Alice in Wonderland T-shirt or Hoodie!  Orders will be taken until February 23rd.  Place your order form and payment in an envelope marked "Alice T-shirts" and give to the front office.  Stage Crew needs to use a different form because their shirts will be printed with "STAGE CREW" on the back.  These shirts will serve as their "uniform" for performances.  Stage Crew shirts are ordered in the same way: place your order form and payment in an envelope marked "Alice T-shirts" and give to the front office.

Click here for CAST T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

Click here for STAGE CREW T-SHIRT ORDER FORM

Tickets for the Show

Preorder Tickets!!!  Cast and crew have the opportunity to preorder 6 tickets for the show. 

Tickets for the show are $1.00 each.  Please bring your completed ORDER FORM with payment to rehearsal March 2nd or 3rd to receive your preordered tickets.  (Link is listed in far-right column).  Make checks payable to ROSECREST PTA.  Preordered tickets will be given upon receipt of form and payment.

Additional tickets can be purchased after the preorder period by completing a form and submitting it to the office.  Order forms and payment should be placed in an envelope marked “Alice Tickets”.  These tickets will be dispersed within 2 days of receiving the order and payment. 

Stage Crew Information

Stage Crew members met on Monday to discuss their important part of this production.  Stage Crew will meet 3 times to create items for the set.  They also will be required at most of the full cast rehearsals after March 12th.  The schedule and expectations for Stage Crew can be found HERE.  The link is also in the right-side column of this blog under LINKS.
As with our performers, participation of parents is critical.  We ask that parents volunteer three hours of time with the Stage Crew.  If you are unable to help, we ask that you make a donation of $20.  To sign up for help with Stage Crew click HERE.  The link is also in the right-side column of this blog under LINKS.

Reminder

Tomorrow is early day and the play practice is FULL CAST 12:50-2:45. Thanks!

Sign up to VOLUNTEER!

Creating a magnificent show requires the effort of all of us.  The contract to participate encourages parents to volunteer 3 hours or pay $20 to help offset the cost of your nonparticipation.  Being part of the show is FUN and your children love to have you involved!  Please follow this link to volunteer through SignUpGenius.  Lori Thompson will be following up with volunteering and if you TRULY cannot find a single way help you can pay the $20 at the time we collect money for costumes. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA4AC2BABFA7-ways

Remember we still have the signup for Parent Help during full-cast rehearsal.  To fill in a time there, follow the link in the right-side column.

Stage Crew

The Stage Crew application deadline has been extended! Please bring your signed contract with you Monday February 9th to play practice right after school. A schedule will be handed out that day for all stage crew participants. Contracts can be printed off from the link --> to the right  and must be signed be the student and a parent.

Scheduling Addition

***SCHEDULE UPDATE***

Please note the following addition to the current schedule:

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Jan. 28) 3-5

Alice, Mad Hatter, Queen, Dodo Bird, Rose, White Rabbit, Caterpillar, Sea Creatures Chorus, Party Chorus

Court Chorus, Flower Chorus, Cat

(originally 3-4 was the Alice, Mad Hatter, Queen, Dodo, Rose, Rabbit, Caterpillar, Sea Creatures, Party Chorus and 4-5 was the Court, Flower, White Rabbit & Cat, we need them all for both hours)

Next Wednesday (Feb. 4) 3-4:

White Rabbit, Court Chorus, Flower Chorus, Cat

(originally, this is not on the schedule)

Unfortunately we did not get as much accomplished yesterday as planned and will need more time to rehearse.

Thank you!

One day of rehearsal down....48 to go!

1) We have an official Cast Rehearsal Schedule! Your student will be given a hard copy as well. Please become familiar with that schedule so that rides and arrangements can be made for your student.

SCHEDULE

2) We will have several Full Cast rehearsals and need parent help. There is a lot of down time for the kids and they need to be supervised. Please click the link to sign up for a day and time that works for you. If you can sign up for both hours please be sure to enter your name twice.

PARENT SIGN-UP

3) In the contract you as parents agreed to volunteer 3 hours or pay $20. The sign-up above works towards your 3 hours of volunteering. If you would rather pay the $20 please pay the money to Mrs. Margetts in the front office and be sure to tell her it is for play and receive a receipt.
  Other parent/guardian volunteer options include a volunteer to oversee each production crew such as costumes, sets, stage crew, tickets and advertisement, etc. These individuals will be responsible for the assigned crew and will report to the director. If you are interested in one of these positions please email MaryAnn at maryannfuhriman@msn.com

Thank you! We are so excited to work with your darling and talented kids!

Reminder...

Play practice starts tomorrow. 

This week will be FULL CAST rehearsals from 3-5! 

Please be sure to coordinate rides with you students.

We can't wait to get started! 

Alice in Wonderland Cast has been posted!

The cast for Alice in Wonderland has been chosen!  We are so excited to begin working with all of you.  Thank you for your hard work and courage during auditions.  The directors were thrilled with your effort and know this will be a great show!  Following is a link to access the cast list:

CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Contract link

Here is a link to the contract that all participants, both cast members and stage crew, must sign to be in the musical. Also, practices will be Monday-Thursdays 3-5 unless otherwise specified. Not all cast members will have practice everyday.

The auditions have been great! We will post the cast list this weekend. Stay tuned!

Alice in Wonderland Jr Contract

The Rosecrest Musical, Alice in Wonderland Jr, auditions are today and tomorrow! We hope your 4th,5th and 6th graders are as excited as we are! We need some parents that can help out in the hallways during the auditions today, tomorrow and Wednesday for call-backs. Auditions start at 3pm. If any of you are able to help out please text MaryAnn Fuhriman at (801)502-366. Thank you!