One of our strongest parent supporters (and winner of the coveted Golden Eggplant award!) Louisa Pitcher is helping with a cast dinner between the Saturday shows and send the following request:
My husband and I will be providing dinner for the “Christmas Carol” cast and crew on Saturday, December 10 and Saturday, December 17 between the matinee and evening performances. The menu on 12/10/11 will be homemade eggplant parmesan and chicken parmesan with pasta and fresh-baked bread.The tentative menu for 12/17/11 is chicken enchiladas, cheese enchiladas and black beans and rice. In the past I have requested other parents to help out by providing salad, drinks, dessert, paper products and plastic ware (for 75 people). If anyone is interested in providing any of these items for either weekend, please contact me directly at wisnal@nycap.rr.com. Thank you!--Louisa Pitcher
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
When Do I Have to Come to Rehearsal?
Hello all-
Now that we are beginning blocking, all APHS students cast in any role, from principal to extra, need to attend rehearsals. Check your scripts and compare them to the production schedule. Algonquin actors with a specific stage part will begin joining us next week, on Wednesday 11/9. You can take the transfer bus that leaves Algonquin immediately following the regular busses and come right to the HS auditiorium. You will get your scripts that day. Algonquin extras along with the Algonquin/HS carollers will join us immediately following Thanksgiving break. Finally, elemntary students will join us on the dates listed in the elementary music blog entry below.
Show musicians should see me asap so we can firm up your schedule!
Please e-mail or see Mr. McKeeby if that's unclear in any way at all!
Now that we are beginning blocking, all APHS students cast in any role, from principal to extra, need to attend rehearsals. Check your scripts and compare them to the production schedule. Algonquin actors with a specific stage part will begin joining us next week, on Wednesday 11/9. You can take the transfer bus that leaves Algonquin immediately following the regular busses and come right to the HS auditiorium. You will get your scripts that day. Algonquin extras along with the Algonquin/HS carollers will join us immediately following Thanksgiving break. Finally, elemntary students will join us on the dates listed in the elementary music blog entry below.
Show musicians should see me asap so we can firm up your schedule!
Please e-mail or see Mr. McKeeby if that's unclear in any way at all!
Production schedule!
Hello all-
Please find the first draft of the production schedule below. This is the tightest schedule we have ever had for a show this size. To make it work we will need everyone's highest degree of dedication, cooperation, and punctuality!
The schedule is subject to change, so stay in touch with what's happening here on the blog and in person at APHS.
Please find the first draft of the production schedule below. This is the tightest schedule we have ever had for a show this size. To make it work we will need everyone's highest degree of dedication, cooperation, and punctuality!
The schedule is subject to change, so stay in touch with what's happening here on the blog and in person at APHS.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
10/31 Read through 2:45-4:45 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/1 Read through 2:45-4:45 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/2 2:45-4:45 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/3 Block IB 2:45-4:45 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/4 Block IIA 2:45-4:45 (Warm up 2:30) |
11/7 Block IIB 2:45-4:45 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/8 NO SCHOOL MEMORIZE! | 11/9 Act I 2:45-5:00 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/10 Act II 2:45-5:00 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/11 Veteran’s Day NO SCHOOL MEMORIZE |
11/14 Act I 2:45-5:00 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/15 Act II 2:45-5:00 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/16 Act I 2:45-5:00 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/17 Act II 2:45-5:00 (Warm up 2:30) | 11/18 No Rehearsal (APEF GALA) MEMORIZE! |
11/21 OFF BOOK Run Show 2:45-5:30 | 11/22 OFF BOOK Run Show 2:45-5:30 | 11/23 THANKS- GIVING NO SCHOOL | 11/24 THANKS- GIVING NO SCHOOL | 11/25 THANKS- GIVING NO SCHOOL |
11/28 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 11/29 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 11/30 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/1 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/2 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added |
12/5 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/6 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/7 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/8 Preview performance 3:00-5:30 | 12/9-12/10 7pm show 5:30 tech call 6pm Actor’s call Sat 2PM matinee: 12:00 Tech call 12:30Actors call |
12/12 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/13 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/14 Run Show 2:45-5:30 Tech & Music Added | 12/15 Preview performance 3:00-5:30 | 12/16-12/17 7pm show 5:30 tech call 6pm Actor’s call Sat 2PM matinee: 12:00 Tech call 12:30Actors call |
Note: Possible Saturday rehearsal 11/19
-end times are approximate; if everyone is on task we can stick to the schedule
Costume Info for Algonquin and Elementary Schools
Ms. Lossi and Aileen O'Brien send the following message to everyone regarding costumes:
Hello, everyone!
We want to send costume information to you, so that you can share it with students. This will also be on the blog, but with such a short time to pull this show together, we thought we should send this out now. Please let me know if you have questions.
Costumes
For elementary and middle school girls:
ankle-length black (or brown, grey, dark green, dark red) skirt
black tights
black flats or Victorian-looking ankle boots
white or neutral-colored blouse
shawl or scarf
If you happen to have a Victorian bonnet -- great!
fingerless gloves
For elementary and middle school boys:
black sweat pants with elastic bottoms (they will be knickers -- rolled up to below the knee)
a collarless white shirt with a vest would be great; if not, a plaid shirt (preferably darker--black, brown, grey, dark green)
A bulky sweater (neutral or dark color) will work instead of a shirt
scarf
fingerless gloves
A few boys will wear ear muffs--if you have them please bring them (traditional only -- not sports type)
black leather or cloth shoes
You might want to check out some of the following websites for ideas. We're not asking you to buy anything from them (if they have things for sale), just thinking that they might give you some ideas.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Calling All Those Interested In Stage Crew
To Anyone Interested in Stage Crew for A Christmas Carol:
First of all, we would love for anyone who is not already involved in A Christmas Carol to become so. One way is by joining stage crew. If anyone is interested please email me at: aphs.christmascarol@gmail.com.
Please include your name and email. Once I get your email I will send you confirmation that I got your email and my contact information.
Currently we are still figuring things out backstage, which means that it will only be a little while till we need your help. My goal is to have a meeting after school with everyone interested to discuss the details. We will be discussing mandatory dates, what needs to be done, and what I need you to do. I will let you know by email and this blog as to when the meeting will be.
If you know that you cannot commit to rehearsals and the show dates (we will discuss these in the meeting) don't worry! We still need all the help we can get as often as you can with painting and creating backstage. Also we need people to usher and help out the night of the show (even if it's only one you can help with)
Thank you for your patience and I look forward to hearing from you soon!
First of all, we would love for anyone who is not already involved in A Christmas Carol to become so. One way is by joining stage crew. If anyone is interested please email me at: aphs.christmascarol@gmail.com.
Please include your name and email. Once I get your email I will send you confirmation that I got your email and my contact information.
Currently we are still figuring things out backstage, which means that it will only be a little while till we need your help. My goal is to have a meeting after school with everyone interested to discuss the details. We will be discussing mandatory dates, what needs to be done, and what I need you to do. I will let you know by email and this blog as to when the meeting will be.
If you know that you cannot commit to rehearsals and the show dates (we will discuss these in the meeting) don't worry! We still need all the help we can get as often as you can with painting and creating backstage. Also we need people to usher and help out the night of the show (even if it's only one you can help with)
Thank you for your patience and I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Here it is! Presenting The Cast of A Christmas Carol
Hello to all!
Casting was more challenging than ever this time out, but you all did a wonderful job. The cast list is below.
Thanks to the over fifty (!) Algonquin students who auditioned. We are sorry we couldn't fit all the middle schoolers on stage, but the good news is that if you don't see yourself on this list, you can still be part of the show by joining Ms. Manna's Carolling group. That way, everyone who can sing can join in!
The first rehearsal read-through is on Monday. Algonquin stage players do not have to join us for the first week. We will contact you directly to tell you exactly which rehearsals you need to attend. You will start join the cast the week of Nov. 7th. Algonquin and HS Party Goers and extras will join us starting the week of Nov. 14. Carolling groups will join us officially starting Nov. 28. That said, if any of you would like to come sooner, please feel free!
Casting was more challenging than ever this time out, but you all did a wonderful job. The cast list is below.
Thanks to the over fifty (!) Algonquin students who auditioned. We are sorry we couldn't fit all the middle schoolers on stage, but the good news is that if you don't see yourself on this list, you can still be part of the show by joining Ms. Manna's Carolling group. That way, everyone who can sing can join in!
The first rehearsal read-through is on Monday. Algonquin stage players do not have to join us for the first week. We will contact you directly to tell you exactly which rehearsals you need to attend. You will start join the cast the week of Nov. 7th. Algonquin and HS Party Goers and extras will join us starting the week of Nov. 14. Carolling groups will join us officially starting Nov. 28. That said, if any of you would like to come sooner, please feel free!
A Christmas Carol
Cast List (in order of appearance)
Ebenezer Scrooge....................................................................Anthony Raus
Bob Cratchit......................................................................Andrew Pattenaude
Fred, Scrooge's Nephew...............................................................Will Murphy
Two Charity Ladies..............................................Emily Long & Audrey Pitcher
Jacob Marley's Ghost......................................................................Evan Flynn
Tiny Tim..........................................................................................Liam Carrol
Mrs. Cratchit..............................................................................Abbey Hollister
Peter Cratchit...........................................................................Justin Arsenault
Belinda Cratchit......................................................................Marissa Doscher
Martha Cratchit.................................................................................Lilia Flynn
Cratchit Children.....................................................Lydia
The Spirit of Christmas Past...........................................................Katie Macari
Young Scrooge.......................................................................Nathan McCarthy
Headmistress.....................................................................................Liz Karam
Fan, Scrooge's Sister..........................................................Brigid Stegemoeller
Fezziwig......................................................................................Joe Benevento
Dick Wilkins.................................................................................Sam Quinones
Mrs. Fezziwig...............................................................................Hannah Leffler
Fezziwig Children..........Gareth Kaedy, Brian Masella, Whitney Heck, &Kristen Schaefer
Belle.................................................................................................Sarah Lossi
Belle's Husband................................................................................Mike Heiser
Belle's Daughter............................................................................Caroline Silver
The Spirit of Christmas Present...........................................Bridgit Hrubecky
Fred's Wife............................................................................Kaylee Kannes
Miss Rosie...........................................................................Myranda Berner
Topper...............................................................................Elisha Thompson
Ignorance....................................................................................Jack Ferlito
Want...............................................................................Bianca Bagramian
The Spirit of Christmas Yet To Come....................................Laura Digrigoli
Old Joe................................................................................Andrew Murphy
Charwoman...............................................................................Sadie Olson
Mrs. Dilber..............................................................................Audrey Pitcher
Boy In Sunday Clothes...............................................Connor Lincoln
Chorus Members(Storytellers):
Chris Hough Deane, Hailey Reed, Alex Wojtaszek, Zara Davis, Anna Scherer, Kammie Momrow, Andrew DeLaMater
Party Goers/Extras
Krista Seeberger
Samantha St.Germain
Travis Seeberger
Brenna Bonesteel
Kristi Fudge
Sabrina Squires
Christie Olson
Alyssa Weingartner
Messiah Pompey
Andrew Tatar
Caroline McPartlin
Janie Breen
Victoria Lee
Hope Heritage
Katie Gilligan
Leah Paulsen
Whitney Wilson
Kristina Sanchez
Ryan Nolan
Thursday, October 27, 2011
News for Elementary School Singers!
Our dedicated music department has been working overtime to find ways to get younger students involved in A Christmas Carol. Their dedication to enriching their students' experience should be an inspiration to us all. Here's where things currently stand:
We have all picked the same carols to do for ease of accompaniments. They are:
Deck the Halls
Good King Wenceslas
curtain call for everyone: We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The elementary teachers are committed to this, but we are all very concerned that we will not be able to get an acceptable size group because of the December craziness in our kid's lives. We will be writing a note with the specific requirements and sending it home within the week to see what the response is.
Here are the dates that we all have come up with:
Miller Hill rehearsal at the HS:
11/30, 12/12, 12/14
Poestenkill rehearsal at the HS:
12/1, 12/5, 12/8
West Sand Lake rehearsal at the HS:
11/29, 12/6, 12/13
Special note for after school rehearsals: All elementary students will not be able to get to the HS until 3:45. This is due to the big changes in our schedules and buses this year.
Performances:
12/9 Miller Hill @ 7:00
12/10 Poestenkill @ 2:00
12/10 West Sand Lake @ 7:00
12/16 Poestenkill @ 7:00
12/17 West Sand Lake @ 2:00
12/17 Miller Hill @ 7:00
More to come soon!
The Set Design Process
APHS's fabulous Tech and Design for the Theatre class has begun design work on the sets for the show. Students work collaboratively to create design ideas and revise them so they are stage-ready. The group has been using Google Sketch-up to draft images; a few samples are shared below.
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