Tuesday, January 31, 2017

In Case of Inclement Weather

In the event that the weather ever becomes questionable after school is dismissed for the day, please look here to see the status of any evening rehearsals scheduled for that day.

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Rehearsal Schedule for the Week of January 29th

Well, we had some rough weather week last week  - hopefully the weather will be on our side this week!  Just a reminder that if school is cancelled or closes early, play rehearsal is cancelled for that day.  If we miss a day of rehearsal due to inclement weather, we may reschedule the rehearsal for Friday afternoon to make up the work that was missed.  Also a reminder with all the sickness going around:  If you are sick and absent from school or leave school early, your absence from play rehearsal is excused.  Hoping you all stay healthy!!

Rehearsal Schedule for the Week of 1/29/2017:

Monday, January 30th:
3:15 – 4:00  Full Cast Music Rehearsal & Stage Crew**
4:00 – 4:15  Quartet and Harold
4:15 – 5:00  Harold

Tuesday, January 31st:
7:00 – 8:30  Harold, Marian, Charlie, Marcellus

Wednesday, February 1st:
3:15 – 4:00  Full Cast Music Rehearsal
4:00 – 4:30  Conductor, Salesmen and Newspaper Soloists for Music Rehearsal
4:00 - 5:00  All Pick- a-Little Ladies - Script and Music

Thursday, February 2nd:
3:15 - 5:00  Harold, Winthrop, Marion, Mrs. Paroo





Sunday, January 22, 2017

Rehearsal Schedule for the Week of January 22nd

We had another great week of rehearsals!  Just a quick note concerning the weather:  keep in mind this play season that if school is cancelled or closes early, play rehearsal is cancelled for that day.  If we miss a day of rehearsal due to inclement weather, we may reschedule the rehearsal for Friday afternoon to make up the work that was missed.  Also a reminder with all the sickness going around:  If you are sick and absent from school or leave school early, your absence from play rehearsal is excused. 

Rehearsal Schedule for the Week of 1/22/2017:

Monday, January 23rd:
3:15 – 4:00  Full Cast Music Rehearsal
4:00 – 4:15  Quartet and Harold
4:15 – 5:00  Harold

Tuesday, January 24th:
7:00 – 8:30  Harold, Marian, Charlie, Marcellus, Mrs. Paroo

Wednesday, January 25th:
3:15 – 4:00  Full Cast Music Rehearsal

4:00 – 5:00  Conductor, Salesmen & Newspaper Soloists Music Rehearsal

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Rehearsal Schedule for the Week of January 16th

We had a great read through and first music rehearsal last week!  We made a lot of progress in just a short amount of time!  We hope you have a chance to rest over the long weekend and come back refreshed and ready to work :)

With several other after school activities going on during play season, we understand that there will be conflicts with the rehearsal schedule.  If you have an activity that occurs each week (or several times a week) please make sure you have made us aware of it. Your absence will not be counted against you if we know of the conflict ahead of time.  If you have a sports schedule that you would like to make us aware of, please e-mail that schedule to Mrs. Penny at mpenny@newtonnj.org.

Rehearsal Schedule for the Week of January 16th:

Monday, January 16th:  
No School/No Rehearsal

Tuesday, January 17th:
7:00 - 8:00   Mrs. Paroo, Marian, Amaryllis and Winthrop

Wednesday, January 18th:
3:15 - 4:15   FULL CAST - Music Rehearsal
4:15 - 4:35   School Board Members / Quartet - Music Rehearsal
4:35 - 5:00   Harold - Music Rehearsal

Thursday, January 19th:
7:00 - 8:00   Mrs. Shinn and the Pick-a-Little Ladies



Sunday, January 8, 2017

Cast List and Rehearsals for this Week



Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Music Man Jr.!  We look forward to working with you! 
Everyone who auditioned for the show received a role.  If for some reason you do not see your name on the cast list, it is an oversight and was not intentional --- please let us know ASAP and we will make sure it is corrected!
Rehearsals for this week:

Monday, January 9th from 3:15 until 5:00 :  We will have a Full Cast Rehearsal to read through of the entire play for all cast members on Monday,.  If you have another event that day you are welcome to attend for as long as you are able and then leave to get to your other event.  Attendance at this first read through is not mandatory but will give you an idea of where you fit in the scheme of the show.

Wednesday, January  11th  from 3:15 – 5:00 :  Full Cast Rehearsal to go over music.
Please remember that you are only allowed 3 excused absences before your part will be assigned to another student.  If you have a scheduling conflict you must let us know ASAP so that we can work around it if at all possible.

Cast List (In order of appearance):

Conductor:  Demarius P.

Salesman/Newspaper Readers on the Train (and later River City Townspeople):
         Olivia W.
         Alli  I.
         EJ  F.
         Cassie  C.
         Elissar  A.
         Tanner R.
         Julian T.
    
Charlie Cowell:  Chris M.
Harold Hill:  Ryan P.
Mayor Shinn:  Brett B.

Pick-a-little Ladies:
         Maddie C.
         Ilira M.
         Jenna M.
         Christina S.
        
School Board/Quartet:
         Andrew C.
         Kieran K.
         Matthew G.
         Richard C.

Marcellus Washburn:  Anthony M.
Marian Paroo:  Naya P.
Mrs. Paroo:  Morgyn W.
Amaryllis:  Aisling G.
Winthrop Paroo:  Kyler K.
Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn (The Mayor’s Wife):  Ella M.
Constable Locke:  Madison L.
Tommy Djilas:  Anthony C.
Zaneeta Shinn:  Keira R.
Gracie Shinn:  Danielle P.
Wa Tan Ye Girls / River City Townspeople: 
Kelly P.
Katleyn M.
Katrina P.
Melanie S.

Wells Fargo Soloists / River City Townspeople:
Danielle H.
Olivia W.
Avery F.
EJ  F.
Tianya F.
Taya C.
Shatyra M.
Tanner R.

River City Townspeople:
Paige S.
John T.
Jillian F.
Jazira F.
Kira P.
Matteo P.
Payton G.
Amy F.
Melissa F.
Rebecca M.
Samantha W.
Ariel F.
D’Azia P.
Avery C.
Sarah D.
Victoria Z.
Kelsey S.
Hailey H.
Helena S.
Savannah Y.
Mackenzie G.
Edgar M.
Jaiden W.
Ivi T.
Maeve D.
Kailyn K.
Kelly E.
Jennifer E.
Anjali F.
Brook G.
Dominique V.


Stage Crew List:
Please note that our stage crew is limited to 8 members.  If you applied and are not on the list, please know that we put you on a waiting list in case a student drops out or we find that we need to add more crew members later.
Jordan C. - stage crew
Sarah K.  - stage/costume crew
Kaily S. - stage/costume crew
Christian B. - stage/lighting crew
Patrick M. - stage crew
Nate P.  - stage crew
Vincent Manni - lighting crew
Andrew Manni - lighting crew

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Call Back Auditions

We had 2 great days of auditions for Music Man Jr! 

We would like to see the following students at the Call Back Auditions on Friday, January 6th from 2:45 to 5:00.  If you are unable to attend, please let Mrs. Hartzell know during the school day.


Andrew Carlson
Anthony Carlson
Cassie Carovillano
Madison Chymiy
Anthony Martinez
Chris Martinez
Jenna Martinez
Ilira-Marsena Mecaj
Naya Pereira
Ryan Penny

Auditions for The Music Man Jr. continue today!

Our first day of auditions were amazing and we are so excited to see another group of talented actors and actresses at auditions today!

Remember to check back tonight to see if you are needed at the Callback audition tomorrow afternoon.  Final cast list will be posted on this blog site over the weekend.
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