Performing Arts Board Officers 2013-2014!

My Dearest Juniors,

The time has come again for us so select Performing Arts Officers! In order to save trees, we are collecting officer applications electronically. Should you prefer to use paper, you may turn in your handwritten or typed application by Tuesday - turn it in to Steph's folder at the activities office. Otherwise, please email your answers to the questions below to me at shall(at)archwood(dot)org AND to Mariel at mrosatiabw(at)gmail(dot)com. All applications must be received by Tuesday 3/26 at 7pm. Absolutely NO late applications will be considered.

The available positions (with tentative duty descriptions) for application are:

 President - keeps rehearsal attendance records, cast/crew communications, membership records keeping, grade school recruitment, and all other duties requested by directors.

 Vice Presidents (2-3 will be chosen) - assist President and directors with duties as requested, assist with cast database maintenance.

Public Relations (2-3 will be chosen) - direct advertising efforts, including poster hanging, outdoor sign painting, communication with grade schools and local parishes, communication with local radio/television, school tv announcements, and any other duties requested by directors/President.

Secretary - assists with all communications to membership/parents, assists VPs with cast database maintenance, records any meeting minutes, any other duties requested by directors/President.

Stage Manager - attends auditions and all rehearsals to assist directors, assists with attendance and record keeping, notates blocking and choreography direction, maintains list of set pieces/props/lighting/sound requirements, takes directors notes during all runs and dress rehearsals, works with Stage Crew Officers to maintain efficient communication between groups, any other duties as required by directors. Stage Manager is INELIGIBLE to audition for either production and will not be on stage for either show, no exceptions.

Choir President - keeps choral rehearsal attendance records, membership communications and record keeping, grade school recruitment, advertising, performance coordination, fundraising assistance, and any other duties required by the director.

Please answer the following questions via email or hard copy:

1. For what position on the Performing Arts Board do you wish to be considered?
2. Why should we select you for this position?
3. What qualities do you possess that will help you perform the duties required of this position?
4. What weaknesses will you have to overcome to serve in this position?
5. What changes would you like to see in the Performing Arts Program, and how would YOU help to implement them?
6. What makes someone a good leader?
7. What is your previous Performing Arts experience (both in school and outside)?
8. What other position(s) would you be willing to accept and why?
9. What position(s) would you be unwilling to accept and why?

Pick-a-little costumes

Pick a-little ladies—your costumes are as follows:
1st suit for Iowa Stubborn
Indian Outfit
Dress for Pick-a-little
Tennis/rehearsal outfit
Suit for Shipoopi
Grecian Outfit for the rest of the show

OR
1st suit for Iowa Stubborn
Indian Oufit
Second suit for Pick-a-little
Tennis/rehearsal outfit
Dress for Shipoopi
Grecian outfit for rest of show

Pick which scenario you like best and agree on it. I think dresses make more sense for the Shipoopi, but you aren't seen as well in that number, so you could wear the second suit. The key is that all 4/5 of you need to be in suits simultaneously or dresses simultaneously so that you have a sort of unity about you:) Let me know if you have any questions!

Schedule Friday 3/7

Friday Schedule 3/7: 

Call is 4:30
Be in costume and ready for notes at 5:30
5:55: Mic Check 
6:15: Vocal Warm up
6:30: work on curtain call and end scene
6:40: Acting warm up
6:50ish: Review footbridge, firecracker, and quartet

Announcements: 
Tomorrow wear your t-shirts with uniform pants or skirt and lanyard.
Scripts are due by Sunday COMPLETELY erased. 

Great work this week everyone! It's been a joy seeing this all come to life. I can't wait to see you all in front of an audience!!

Call Times for Tuesday 3/5 Dress Rehearsal

Jackie & Addie have requested that the crew arrive at 3pm to run through all scene changes before we start the run through.

Please be ready to go when you are called:

4:30pm - Harold, Marian, Pick a Little Ladies, Mayor Shinn, Mrs. Paroo, Winthrop, Charlie Cowell, Quartet, Marcellus, Boys Band, Library Scene People - blocking/clean up of various scenes

5:30pm - All Principles Acting Warmups (you must be in costume, etc)

5:45pm - Full Cast Vocal Warmups (you must be in costume, etc)

6:15pm - Show Band

Thank you for your continued cooperation this week!  Please keep an eye on the blog closely for the rest of the week - there is a threat of inclement weather, and we will keep you informed of any changes to the practice schedule here.

See you this evening!