Show Manager Notes--Opening Night

WOW!!  WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR KIDS!!  

Can you believe that less than two weeks ago they didn't even know a word?!?  This is truly my favorite part of a two week production--the realization of just how far these kids have come and how much it took to get there.  It was a terrific first night.  Please congratulate your opening night kids for a job well done.  Thank you so much for helping us get to this point.  This production has taken everyone's cooperation and participation.  Lindsey was right--we cannot do this without our parents, so thank you!!

We have five more shows to go!

Tonight's notes...

• Closing Night Cast--Full tech rehearsal tomorrow.  They need to arrive IN costume, hair, etc ready to go.  If anyone can arrive between 12:30-12:45, we can begin the process of getting a mic on them.  We will run through the entire show one or two times.  Rehearsal will go until 4:30 for this group and we will release for dinner.  Call time is 5:45 for kids getting a mic and 6:15 for all others. 
•  Opening Night Cast--Miss Lindsey has notes from tonight's performance on things we can do to keep working.  As actors, she wants them to continue to strive for improvement.  Those kids will work on the show in the lobby or Studio A with our intern.  I can definitely use a parent or two willing to stay and assist with crowd control.  Rehearsal will end at 5pm for these kids.  NO COSTUMES required for them.  
• Volunteers--We are still in need of volunteers for various positions.  Please check the list and be sure you will meet your two volunteer positions requirement.  Reminder--If you have not completed a background check, you canNOT work backstage.  This is for the safety of our kids! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ba8ad2ba20-performance
• Concessions--Thank you to those parents who contributed to our concessions tonight.  We are in need of items for EVERY show.  Please consider donating baked goods, homemade or store bought, wine, or other snacks. Email hanilulu@gmail.com if you can contribute.  
• Arriving to Performances--While we have entered in through the mainstage of the theatre during rehearsal, we ask that you do NOT enter into the theatre mainstage with your actor when you arrive for any performance going forward.  They need to go to the dressing room through the hall way in the main lobby.  If you have not completed a background check, you cannot come backstage with your child or assist them in the dressing room.  We do have parents back there able to help them.  
• REST--Performance weekends are exhausting and so tough on their bodies.  Encourage your child to be getting extra rest.  Lots of rest, healthy food, and limited sugar will help fuel them through these long days.  Mindless TV time while lying down doesn't hurt--they need the mental break!  :)