Parent MeetingOctober 22, 2013

Co- Director: ◦ Alicia Cortese◦ acortese@upsd.org◦ 484-225-8836

Chorographer◦ Jen Dancey◦ Studios on Main

Co-Director:◦ Colby Phillips◦ cphillip@upsd.org◦ 610-247-8004

Musical Director:◦ Dr. Mark Thomas◦ mthomas@upsd.org

Directors Contact Information

The cast is expected to make all scheduled rehearsals

We understand that students are involved in other activities and are willing to work with their schedule

If a student cannot attend a rehearsal a note or email from a parent is requested (before the day of the rehearsal)

As the show date approaches, the rehearsal schedule will intensify

Cast Expectations/Flexibility

Rehearsals typically run from 3-5 (unless otherwise specified)

Rehearsals will begin in November◦ Dance – Friday, November 8

Everyday – Acting (cast members will be called on specific days)

Thursday – Vocals Friday – Dance, after winter break Thursday

and Friday

Rehearsal Schedule

There will be a separate crew schedule posted on the call board, which will designate which crew members are needed

Types of Crews◦ Run crew (change of scenery during show)◦ Hair & Makeup ◦ Lights and sound◦ Build/paint crew◦ Props

Crew is expected to attend ALL mandatory dates

Crew Schedule

Saturday, March 1st – Show Clean-Up (9-5 PM) Friday, March 7th – Tech (3-5) Saturday, March 8th – Tech (9-5 PM) Monday, March 10th – Dress Rehearsals (5-10

PM) Tuesday, March 11th – Dress Rehearsals (5-10

PM) Wednesday, March 12th – Gold Card Show (1-4

PM) March 13, 14, 15 – Night Shows (7 PM) – call

time 5 PM March 16th – Sunday Matinee (2 PM) – call

time 12 PM

Mandatory Rehearsals & Show Dates

Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast in Quakertown

Saturday, November 30 (8AM-10AM) Each cast and crew member is expected to

sell 5 tickets for the event◦ $7 per person◦ $4.50 for kids under 10

Upcoming Events

Marketing ◦ Mrs. Cathy Heckler (heckfest@comcast.net) ◦ Description: show advertising and fundraising

Front of House◦ Mrs. Bev Benner (bennersx5@yahoo.com) ◦ Description: concessions and sales during the shows

Costumes◦ Mrs. Allebach◦ Description: sewing, organization of costumes

Set Construction/Props/Painting◦ Miss Cortese (acortese@upsd.org) ◦ Description: building, painting

Parent Committees

Cast Party/Moral Moms◦ Mrs. Benner (bennersx5@yahoo.com) ◦ Description: Planning social events

Backstage Help (Show Dates)◦ Description: assist during the show with costume

and set changes Makeup/Hair

◦ Mrs. Ayers◦ Description: assistance needed before each of the

shows

Parent Committees

PAC is the booster organization of the Drama Club

The meetings are held once a month, usually on Tuesday nights at 7

Its function is to support all activities and students of the Drama Club

We welcome all of you to join us for the PAC meeting immediately following.

Committee sign ups will take place at this time.

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