Show Manager Notes--Day 4

We made some great progress today in our classroom scenes!  We are on track, especially with our rehearsal on Sunday.  I know it's a lot on the kids, but they are holding in and working hard.  It was evident that more of them rehearsed yesterday and today.  Thank you!!  Remember, the first half of the show is supposed to be memorized by TOMORROW!

Here are today's notes from Lindsey--

• Videos--Two new videos are posted--an updated version of Top Personal Beeswax (Watch Renae in the red and white striped tank top in front) as well as Gladys Gutzman.  We also reviewed Show and Tell, Now I See, and You Need Glasses.  The kids need all the lyrics to these songs.  We will begin working on Beeswax Cookie Reprise,  Kickball Tournament, Making Lemonade, and potentially Sheldon Potts' song as well tomorrow.  All songs up to that point, the kids should be familiar with and continuing to practice.  We know it's a lot, but they can do it! 
• The Hardest Part of Acting--Miss Lindsey talked to the kids today about what she describes as the hardest part of acting--staying in character on the stage even when you don't have lines.  During the classroom scenes, we have 11 "students" on stage plus Mr. Scary.  If they are sitting and do not have dialogue, they need to be paying attention, listening to Junie's conversation and reacting in a way appropriate for their character.  For example, May might make more faces or laugh at Junie B, while Lucille might be twirling her hair or turning to chitchat with Chenille and Camille.  It would be very helpful for you to talk to your child about what they are doing on stage during their scenes.  Discuss their character--what might they think about Junie B Jones getting glasses, or talking about Mrs. Gutzman, for example.  
• Show and Tell--Each actor in the Show and Tell scene needs a prop to sing with for show and tell.  Junie B Jones will use her journal and have her purple glasses with her.  The others could have a stuffed animal, a car, a doll, etc.  Big enough to be recognizable, but not to big to distract from the dancing.  
• Talking--Both Miss Lindsey and Mr. Marcus (who was helping us today) reminded the kids that they are to be quiet when waiting for their turn on stage in the audience.  We don't mind the iPads and such, but when the kids are all sitting around talking about the game they are playing, it is very distracting to the actors and director.  If Miss Lindsey is talking, everyone should be quiet!  We appreciate you having this conversation with your child.  
• Background Checks--Please see the very important post below from Marcia regarding Background Checks and Backstage Passes.  This is very new at PCT but a security measure that gives me more peace of mind as a parent for the safety of my children.  If you plan to work backstage at all during that time, you MUST have a backstage pass.