Monday - Director's Notes

Good .rehearsal today! The first day on stage with the set is always bumpy. The kids were very patient and listened extremely well. I was EXTREMELY thankful for the help of Mrs. Shepard, Mrs. Donovan, Mrs. Brewer, Mr. Henson, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Marmino and Mrs. Holmes today!

Here are a few notes from today. Some are for the kids, some for parents.

• BUCKET FAMILY - Review all lines. Practice "Cheer Up, Charlie"and "I've Got a Golden Ticket." 
• GOLDEN TICKET - Practice "I've Got a Golden Ticket". Should be much stronger tomorrow! Stay in a line when Wonka is asking for your tickets. Don't move out of those positions.
• SQUIRRELS - Great job practicing on stage! We will have your acorns tomorrow! Remember your positions on the stage and platform!
• OOMPA LOOMPAS - Practice ALL of your songs and SING OUT! I'd rather hear you than see you do the choreography!
• TV CREW - Nice job adapting today! Camera was delivered this afternoon (Will).
• WONKA - Great job rolling with things today. Listen to Mrs. Shepard - she has your entrances written down. When in doubt, ask her. Don't forget to lead Ticket Winners into the factor so Kayleigh can close the curtains and the gates can be moved out. Then, get everyone into places when you say "NOW NOW NOW" right before curtains reopen.
• CANDY MAN - Let's make sure you have 2 candy bars in that box for tomorrow! We need a scarf for you!
• CHARLIE - Great job today! 
• CANDY KIDS - Good job being flexible today! I know it was a lot of waiting! I need you to be ready to help Mrs. Shepard with any set or prop items if she needs it.
• Edelyn - Great job with light box!
• Kayleigh - I'll have your curtain list up hopefully tomorrow.
• Anna Marie & Kendall - You'll enter through the double doors before the Ticket Winners and get the Candy Boat ready.
• Sophie - You will bring in the contract for Ticket Winners to sign when Wonka is at the gates of the factory.
• COSTUMES - Students should be dressed in costume by 2nd bell tomorrow by the time PAC begins if teachers allow. This will allow us to begin our run-through on time by 3 PM. It appears that nearly everyone has their costume which is awesome!!!
• NOTE ABOUT OOMPA COSTUME - Suspenders should have the X in the front :)
• NOTE ABOUT SQUIRREL COSTUME - Tails will not be added until Wednesday to prevent any tail mishaps! We could use a mom or two to help safety pin tails to hoodies if you're available!