Stage Manager Notes--Day 1

What a great first day!  We spent time getting to know each other through various activities, rehearsed the first song, as well as read through the entire script while listening to all songs.  I bet your children are exhausted as mine!  I really enjoyed getting to know your children a little and look forward to further excellent rehearsals. 

While we rehearsed on the main stage, Miss Lindsey conducted auditions.  We should have a cast list sent out tonight so be on the lookout.  I will also be sending out the music via DropBox.  Please have your child rehearse "Top Secret Personal Beeswax Journal"before they arrive for 1pm rehearsal tomorrow. 

A few important things--

• Forms--Please be sure I have your signed forms and your schedule conflict forms.  I would like these tomorrow if possible. 
• Bios--Bios of your actors are due to Kimberly Pitluk by Wednesday.  I provided you a copy of a sample bio and listed an example here on the blog.  Email the bio and a headshot photo to Kimberly at kpitluk@gmail.com 
• Tickets--Once you know your child's part and performance dates, please begin actively selling tickets.  You can send ticket purchaser's directly to the PCT site for ticket sales.  Remind them to mark your child's name.  Laura Spradley, our Ticket Coordinator, will notify you how many of the 15 you have remaining to purchase.  Any balance of the 15 remaining by Monday next week will be required to purchase.  Top seller earns a $50 scholarship towards a future show!  
• Volunteers--Thank you to all parents who have stepped up for volunteer positions!  It was a little chaotic afterwards.  If you accepted a position this afternoon, can you please email me at jenny.dowen1@gmail.com with the position you are doing? This is a huge help! All parents will be asked to serve in two volunteer positions during the performances.  We will need people working at concessions, keeping kids quiet backstage, helping in the dressing rooms, etc.  Be on the lookout for information from our Volunteer Coordinator. 
• Conflicts & Requests--A few of you turned in schedule conflicts and gave me special requests for students performing together in the same cast.  I need this information immediately.  I cannot guaranteed that your child and his/her friend will be in the same cast, but we will do our best.  We certainly try with siblings to make it easier for audience members to come and support them both at the same time. 
• Questions?  Do not hesitate to email me at jenny.dowen1@gmail.com.  I am checking all the time and devoting the next two weeks to all things Junie B Jones!