Rehearsal Schedule (week of 4/2)

ALL REHEARSALS ARE NOW AT GILROY HIGH SCHOOL THEATER!!!

Monday, April 2

4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Full Show - OFF BOOK)

Tuesday, April 3

5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Full Show - OFF BOOK)

Wednesday, April 4
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Full Show - OFF BOOK)

Thursday, April 5
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Full Show - OFF BOOK)

Friday, April 6
NO REHEARSAL

Set Construction and Photos!

Set Construction has changed a bit because we don't actually have that much construction to do!  If you like sanding or painting or cleaning, you're more than welcome to join us at the theater this weekend (please no actors without prior approval).  We'll be there Saturday starting at 4:30 and Sunday from 12:30-4:00.  

On a different note, as you may remember, video IS NOT ALLOWED for this show.  Christina from Whittaker Portraits will be coming out next week and during one of our dress rehearsals to help us document the show in photos since we can't remember it with video.  CDs of the images will be available to purchase for $15.  Please look for an order sheet next week!

The show is coming along very well and I am so thankful for all the hard work that has been put into the show so far and for the sign ups for helping with the tasks coming up (supervision, ushering, concessions, cast party, props, etc...).  If you haven't signed up or put in your volunteer hours yet, there are still many opportunities to help! 

Friday Rehearsal Change

Change for Friday!

5:30-6:00: Biggest Blame Fool

6:00-6:30: It's Possible

6:30-7:00: Solla Sollew

Girls' Hairstyle Tutorials

Here are a few hairstyle tutorials to hopefully get you started!  

Vintage Looks:  

Click here: Ehow Video Tutorial (short or long hair)

Click here: You Tube (for thick hair)

Click here: Down and curled look

Click here: For the Kangaroos

There are a ton!  Search for "Vintage Hairstyles"



Who Looks:  

The trick to this one?  Dixie cups!

Click here: Cindy Lou Who

Click here: Crazy Cone of Hair

Click here: Pippi Longstocking Hair Video

Click here: "Bun-hawk" video tutorial (skip the first minute)

Click here: Hair bow video tutorial

The trick to this one?  Florist foam on the sides and a paper cup on top!

Theater Rehearsal & Performance Info

THEATER REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
April 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Monday/Wednesday/Thursdays from 4:30-7:00 and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30

1.  ARRIVING AND DEPARTING:

• Please arrive through the lobby and have your child sit in the first rows of the audience chamber until they are given further instructions.  (For shows, actors should enter through the back stage door.) 
• Because we have the theater for two weeks this time, I am hoping shorter rehearsal times will be sufficient.  I will do my best not to end late, but please be flexible if we need an extra 15 or so minutes.  If we are still working when you arrive, please quietly wait in back rows of the audience chamber until we are done.  If you would like to talk with the other parents, please do so outside.    
• Sign out sheets will be in the lobby.  Please be sure to sign out anyone you are driving home. 

2.  FOOD AND DRINKS: 

• Food and drink are not allowed in the theater or backstage. 
• Please bring a labeled bag dinner (or snack if they eat dinner before they come) and water bottle.  There will be a designated area for food in the lobby.  Dinners/snacks will only be accessible during designated food breaks. 
• Please do not send sodas or other high sugar drinks (it makes the rest of our rehearsal a little too crazy).    
• If any parents would like to provide a shared snack during rehearsals, please let Director Michelle know.

3.  COSTUMES (Only applies to the last two rehearsals, April 11th & 12th): 

• Please have your child arrive in their costume.  
• All costume accessories (ears, gloves, hats, etc...) and any other supplies should be brought to the theater in a small box or laundry basket to avoid accidentally damaging or dropping a piece.  
• All costume pieces should be labeled inside with the actor’s name.  
• Garment bags, laundry baskets, and boxes used for transporting costumes should also be labeled.  
• Costume boxes/baskets may be left in the dressing room from June 13th-17th and 22nd-24th.
• Actors should never eat in their costumes.  Please send a change of clothes for their break or a coverup of some sort (one of dad’s old button up shirts, etc...)

4.   HAIR (Feel free to practice hair as much as possible from now on): 

• Some hair tutorials will be posted soon!
• Please see costume sheets for requested hair styles.  If no hair style is listed, please double check with Director Michelle. 
• Hair should be done before arriving at the theater unless you have made other arrangements with Director Michelle (unfortunately we don’t have enough dressing room space for 44 actors).  
• Please use gel and/or hairspray to secure “wispies.”
• Please send a hairbrush or comb in case touch ups are needed.

5.  STAGE MAKE-UP GUIDELINES (YES, THIS APPLIES TO BOYS TOO!):

• Please apply make-up at home.  If young actors are able to apply their make-up themselves, they may apply at the theater if they arrive at least a half hour earlier than the call time to apply there.
• For health reasons sharing of make-up is not permitted. Students need their own “make-up kit”! Inexpensive brands are just fine. Be sure to mark items with performer’s name and keep together in a box or bag that they bring to the theatre for touch-ups.

1)  Begin with a clean, dry face.  Have make-up remover nearby, in case of mistakes.

2)  Apply a base/foundation that matches performer’s skin color.  Be sure to apply all the way up to the hairline and blend down the neck.

3)  Apply a natural color blush from under the cheekbones, across the cheekbones, up toward the ear.  Remember this is stage make-up that will be somewhat washed out under the bright theatrical lighting so apply extra.

4)  Using earth tones, apply eye shadow darkest on the lid and fading as you blend up toward the eyebrow (PLEASE NO BLUES, GREENS, etc... unless specifically requested on your costume sheet).

5)  Apply black or brown eyeliner, (pencil and liquid are both fine.)  Begin applying at the inside corner of eye for the top lid, and the center of the bottom lid.  Do not bring out further than the length of your eyebrow. Color eyebrows a bit with a brown pencil as needed -- required if you are blonde!

6)  Apply black or dark brown mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. 

7)  Apply a natural color lipstick (unless specifically requested on your costume sheet). 

8)  Use a very light dusting of plain cornstarch based baby powder or loose non-talc cosmetic powder over the entire face to “hold” the make-up.  Be sure the performer holds their breath before applying!

Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/26)

THIS IS OUR LAST WEEK OF REHEARSAL AT THE SENIOR CENTER!

Wednesday, March 28th
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Full Show - OFF BOOK*)

Thursday, March 29th
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Full Show - OFF BOOK*)

Friday, March 30th
5:30-7:30 - ALL CAST (Full Show - OFF BOOK*)

Saturday, March 31st
4:30-7:00? - Set Construction at GHS (No actors unless approved to help) 

Sunday, April 1st  
12:30-4:00 - Set Construction at GHS (No actors unless approved to help) 


*Off book means we're not using scripts while we're on "stage."  It is okay to bring scripts to review during breaks, while you're waiting for your scenes, etc... 

Ticket Distribution & Friday's Schedule

Here's what we have going on tomorrow (Friday): 

Ticket packets will be distributed at the end of rehearsal.  Please be sure to treat these envelopes like cash as it will GREATLY complicate things if any of them are lost before they are given to the audience members who paid for them.


Here's the schedule....


5:15 - Sour Kangaroo
5:30 - All Cast  - "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think"
6:30 - Mr. & Mr. Mayor
6:45 - Jungle Creatures, Bird Girls, Horton, Cat, JoJo (Gertrude and Mayzie optional) - "Horton Hears A Who"
7:30 - All done!

Props List

“Seussical, Jr” Props List!

Please add your name to the list at rehearsals or email Michelle if you have/are interested in making one of the items below!  If it's in bold and italics, that means we already have it or someone's already working on it!

small inflatable swimming pool
Zach (Horton) size flippers, goggles & snorkel and/or water wings
a few small pool toys
fake trees that can have decorations added
lots of clover flowers
hand held microphone (does not need to work)
four small paper parasols
free standing coat rack
toy car/truck (around six to ten inches)
cut out of a bathtub 
fabric for water
seven fabric or cut out fish on dowels
seven short dowels with blue ribbon streamers
four life preserver rings
bucket, mop and towels
blanket and pillow
cut out of a bed
children’s story book
big tail for mayzie 
long tail for gertrude
ukulele or small guitar
Kirsten (Cat) sized doctor’s coat
pill berry bush (michelle has one to be decorated and given wheels)
two buckets (michelle has them but they need to be decorated)
piano or keyboard (real or cut out) and bench or stool
large egg (nine to twelve inches) 
nest
cut outs of storm clouds or a large fan
two small/medium squirt guns or one large one
long scarf
post card from palm beach
confetti snow
icicles 
two hunter guns
hunter spear or another gun to match the other two
cut out of a shipcut
cut out of “Seusseby’s Auction House” logo
beach chair (and umbrella?)
tray and drink with a paper umbrella and straw
large bottle of sunscreen
large, bright (working) flashlight
gavel
award ribbon/medal

A Thank You an Two Tasks

Thank you for a successful Costume Parade! Just a few minor changes and we'll be set! If your costume sheet did not include hair info, please expect to see that and make up info on the blog and at rehearsal soon!

I am looking for someone to head up our set construction. If you or someone you know is good with figuring our how much wood to buy and what tools will be needed, please let me know as soon as possible!

I also have a very fun project for the show. We need seven fish on sticks for one part of the show. I have one example from another show that could be replicated (see photo below) or we could simply do cutouts. If you are interested in creating the fish or decorating them, please let me know!

The show is coming along very well and I'm so excited to see all of the pieces coming together. Thank you for your work this far!

Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/19)

Monday, March 19th
6:30-7:30 - ALL CAST Costume Parade (Please read THIS POST for more info)

Wednesday, March 21st
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Run Act One)

Thursday, March 22nd
4:30-7:00 - ALL CAST (Run Act Two)

Friday, March 23rd
TBD - Will be decided after rehearsal Wednesday and Thursday based on what needs work!

Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/12 - with Friday!)

Wednesday, March 14th
4:30-5:15 - Horton, Mayzie, Cat, Bird Girls
5:15-6:15 - Add Hunters and All Jungle Creatures
6:15-7:00 - Circus Creatures (please bring your circus props!)

Thursday, March 15th
4:30-5:00 - Gertrude, Cat
5:00-7:00 -ALL CAST

Friday, March 16th
5:15-5:45 - Here on Who
5:45-6:15 - Monkey Around/Chasing the Whos
6:15-6:45 - Biggest Blame Fool
6:45-7:30 - It's Possible

Ticket Reminder and Animal Print Fabric

Quick reminder that ticket packets are due today if you didn't turn them in Thursday (thank you for those of you who took care of that early!)

If you are still working on a Jungle Creature costume, I found a box of cotton cheetah and zebra cotton fabrics that was left at my new house.  I have no idea about the sizes of the pieces but there's a lot.  If you want to use some for a costume (or something else), let me know and I'll bring it to rehearsal!

Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/12)

Wednesday, March 14th
4:30-5:15 - Horton, Mayzie, Cat, Bird Girls
5:15-6:15 - Add Hunters and All Jungle Creatures
6:15-7:00 - Circus Creatures (please bring your circus props!)

Thursday, March 15th
4:30-5:45 - Gertrude, Cat
5:00-7:00 -ALL CAST
6:15-7:00 - Cat, JoJo, Horton, Gertrude

Friday, March 16th
TBD -- Will be posted here and at rehearsal on Wednesday.  It will be review of some larger dance numbers and/or choreography for "It's Possible."

Ticket Packet Due Date

Hi everyone!  Ticket packets were due on Friday.  Because we're pretty on track with rehearsals and because I'm moving, there will not be rehearsal this Friday.  Please feel free to turn in your ticket packets tomorrow (Thursday) or take another weekend to try to sell more tickets and turn your packet in on Wednesday, March 14th instead! 

Costume Parade

I just received a question about a costume which reminded me -- we are less than two weeks away from the Costume Parade so please let me know if you have any questions about your costume as soon as possible! 

The Costume Parade is Monday, March 19th from 6:30-7:30pm. 

Unless specifically excused, please be there even if I have already seen your costume.  A costume may be approved on its own, but sometimes small changes are needed so it will look better with the group as a whole -- a scarf, ribbon, etc...

Here's how the costume parade will work:
1.  Arrive in your costume on time (Hunters can bring their costumes on a hanger)
2.  Find the rest of your group (Jungle Creatures, Whos, Birds, etc...)
3.  I will then look at each groups' costumes and give notes -- everything is great, please change the purple socks to black socks, please add a colored scarf, etc...

If everyone is on time we will most likely be done well before 7:30pm.  Please be on time so your group does not have to wait for you! 

Now is the time to get started if you haven't already!  And please ask questions if you are not sure of what is needed! 

Rehearsal Schedule (week of 3/5 - corrected!)

Thank you Monica for double checking the change Thursday!  I did make a mistake!  Here is the correct schedule... 

Wednesday, March 7th
4:30-5:15 - Mr. & Mrs. Mayor
5:15-5:30 - Cat, JoJo
5:30-7:00 - ALL CAST

Thursday, March 8th
4:30-5:45 - ALL CAST
5:15-6:15 - Cat, JoJo, Mr. & Mrs. Mayor, Horton, Gertrude, Mayzie, Bird Girls
6:15-7:00 - Cat, JoJo, Horton, Gertrude

Friday, March 9th
TBD -- Will be announced by rehearsal on Wednesday.  You will receive a call/email if you are needed!