Friday, November 19, 2010

SANTA PARADE!

The parade route is as follows:  Check-in will be at 5 p.m. on the corner of Chestnut and 3rd Streets.  Participants will then proceed to Griswold Street after checking in.  Please enter at Court Street and proceed to 3rd.

The parade will begin at Griswold and Military Streets, and proceed north to Bard Street.  Turn left and disburse in the North McMorran parking area.

Following the parade, the kids and their families may join in for the lighting of the community Christmas Tree at McMorran Place, and sing Christmas Carols with the Salvation Army Band. 

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENTS

I have a few announcements for everyone! Please read everything :)


1. The rehearsal location will be changing starting on Thursday, November 11th. It will be moved to First United Methodist Church (On Lapeer between 8th and 9th street). This will benefit the cast so that we can have enough space for everyone (no more running into each other while dancing) and so that our AMAZING set crew can use the space to build our very large (and EXTREMELY COOL) set pieces!

2. Anyone in the cast that is a DALMATIAN at one point we are asking that you provide a long sleeve white shirt for your costume. Please bring these in ASAP so that our beautiful and wonderful costume ladies can start adding spots!

3. We are also asking for you to provide your shoes for the show. All Dalmatians need white shoes. The people that need black shoes are Boxers, Scotties, Chihuahuas, Sergent Tibbs, Police Officer, and Dog catcher. If you have any other human role we will discuss shoes with you individually :)

4. If you do not own white or black shoes then just bring in an old pair of shoes you don't wear anymore. The very talented costume ladies can spray paint them!

5. If you are someone who needs to get a white long sleeve shirt and cannot get one for any reason let Tonya, Maria (whenever they are there), or myself (before or after rehearsal please) and we will make sure that you have one.



I also have a few thank yous....

To my set crew: The set so far ROCKS! I love it and it looks so cool. You guys really got my vision and it's so exciting to see it come to life!

To my costume crew: You ladies are phenomenal! You are working so hard...and I just know that all the characters are going to look awesome when they are on the stage.

To my Producer Pam Leslie: I don't know how I could do it all without you! I am super lucky to have you on my team!

To the Executive Producer Carolyn Holley: You are doing so much for this show and its already showing. You really know your stuff!

To the music director Katie: The cast sounds great girl! Love what you have done.

And just to name off a few more: Jessica Bayless, Charlie Tinker, Kelsey DeGuise, Amy Collins, Maureen Muzzereli, Jonathon Slease, Ty Evenson, Jeanine Evenson, all the supportive parents, and of course my very talented cast!


THANK YOU ALL!

Your Director- Emilee :)

Saturday, October 30, 2010

NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER!

November 2nd
6-7- Choreography for "Kanine Krunchies"
     Narrators, Kanine Krunchies dogs, Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky, Pongo, Perdita, Roger, Anita, Nanny
7-8- Blocking and running "Kanine Kruchies reprise" and scenes before and after
     Narrators, Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, and everyone from first hour (minus Kanine Krunchies dogs)

November 4th
6-8- Choreography for "Twilight Bark"
     London Dogs

November 7th
4-6- Choreography for "Cruella De Vil"
     Narrators, Roger, Anita, Pongo, Perdita, Nanny, Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky

November 9th
6-730- Choreography for "Dalmatian Plantation"
     Entire Cast (minues Cruella, Horace, and Jasper"
730-8- Finish Choreography for "Dalmatian Congo"
     Extras go home, everyone else stays

November 11th- ENTIRE CAST OFF BOOK
6-7- Block "Thunderbolt"
     Thunderbolt Dogs, Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky
7-830- Review all Music and Dance
     Entire Cast (minus extras)

November 14th
4-6- Block "Fur Vault" and "The Chase" and up to the end
     Entire Cast

November 16th
6-830- Reveiw all Music and Dance
     Entire case from 6-7
     Extras leave ar 7, all others stay till 830

November 18th
6-8- RUN SHOW
     Entire Cast

November 21st
4-6- RUN SHOW
     Entire Cast

November 23rd
6-8- RUN SHOW
     Entire Cast

November 25th- NO REHEARSAL! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

November 28th
4-6- RUN SHOW
     Entire Cast



TECH WEEK, SHOW AND CALL TIMES- All are MANDITORY for the ENTIRE CAST!

November 29th- Tech week day one. 6pm- ?

November 30th- Tech week day two. 6pm-?

December 1st- Dress Rehearsal. 6pm-?


December 2nd- First show at 930am, call is at 730am
                         Second show at Noon (The cast is not permitted to leave between shows)
                         Third show is at 3:30pm (We are providing lunch!)

December 3rd- First show at 930am, call is at 730am
                         Second show at Noon (Cast not permitted to leave between matinees)
                         OPENING NIGHT at 8pm, call is at 6pm

December 4th- Show at 8pm, call is at 6pm

December 5th- Last show at 3pm, call is at 1pm

Monday, October 25, 2010

Another note from the Producer!

Hello Dalmatian Kids,

We will be participating at the Halloween Stroll this Sat., Oct. 30th from 10:30-3:30 at Sanborn Park - At 10:30 meet at the registration tent then we will set up for the first group of kids coming through at 11:00.  If you arrive anytime after 10:30, go to the registration tent and you will be shown where to go.  Parents, your kids do not have to be there the entire time...you can pick whatever time works for you.  You may want to pack them a lunch and drink.  Wear your t-shirts if you have them.  Dress weather appropriate.  You can bring a chair or blanket to sit on. 

We will be passing out our show cards and candy.  They expect 500-1000 kids to do the stroll.  And great news...all our Dalmatian kid volunteers can also participate in the stroll for free!!!

Thank you to Nancy Winzer for this opportunity!

See you on Saturday,
Pam Leslie
Your Producer

Monday, October 11, 2010

Note from the Producer!

Next weekend, Sat. Oct 16th, the cast of "101 Dalmations" have been invited to perform between 12-3 in front of McMorran, where kid's tents are set up (face painting, etc). We would like to invite our entire cast. Please let me know asap if you can attend. Please email me at pamleslie@ameritech.net or call me and leave a voice mail message at (810) 334-0568 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (810) 334-0568      end_of_the_skype_highlighting asap.

If the t-shirts are ready, those of you who ordered them can wear that, or a black or white shirt, along with black or dark-colored pants. We have a limited number of dalmation ears you can wear. If I can get the shirts this week, I will set up a time this week, possibly Friday, at Horizon that you can pick them up, along with the scripts and cds that are already here....probably around 5:30-6:30.

I will post definite info on this blog, so please check daily.

Thank you kids and parents,
Pam Leslie
Producer



PS- If you still haven't put in your order for t-shirts and still want one contact Carolyn Holley at 1-810-841-0428. This needs to be done within the next couple of days. Thank you!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Schedule

OCTOBER

Friday- Oct. 1-
6:30-Music and some Choreography for "Dalmatian Conga"
     Ensemble, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Pongo, Perdita, Roger, Anita, Nanny, Narrators
7:45-Music for "Twilight Bark"
     All London Dogs, Narrators


Sunday- Oct. 3-
Blocking pages 17-25
     Narrators, Roger, Anita, Pongo, Perdita, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Nanny, Cruella, Kanine Krunchies dogs


Monday- Oct. 4-
6:30- Music for "Thunderbolt"
     Narrators, Thunderbolt dogs, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Pongo, Perdita
7:30- Music for "Kanine Krunchies"
     Narrators, Kanine Krunchies dogs, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Pongo, Perdita, Roger, Anita, Nanny


Friday- Oct. 8-
6:30- Review music for "Kanine Kruchies" and start Choreography
     Narrators, Kanine Krunchies dogs, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Pongo, Perdita, Roger, Anita, Nanny
7:30- Music for "Cruella De Vil"
     Narrators, Roger, Anita, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Pongo, Perdita, Nanny


Sunday- Oct. 10

4:00- Block pages 27-29
     Narrators, Cruella, Horace, Jasper
5:00- Block pages 30-33
     Narrators, Cruella, Horace, Jasper, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch


OCTOBER 11-17 OFF FOR "THE WEDDING SINGER" TECH WEEK AND SHOWS! (Don't forget to go see it!)


Tuesday- Oct. 19-
6:00-Music and blocking for "Cruella's Scheme"
     Cruella, Horace, Jasper
7:00- Music and blocking for "Kanine Kruchies (Reprise)"
     Cruella, Horace, Jasper, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Narrators


Thursday- Oct. 21-
6:00- Music and blocking for "Fur Vault"
     Narrators
7:00- Music for "My Beautiful Coat"
     Cruella, Horace, Jasper, Sgt. Tibbs, Ensemble


Sunday- Oct. 24
4-6- Choreography for "Dalmatian Conga"
     Ensemble, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Pongo, Perdita, Roger, Anita, Nanny, Narrators


Tuesday- Oct. 26-
6-8- Music for "The Chase" and "Bow Wows"
     ENTIRE CAST


Thursday- Oct. 28-
6-8- Music for "Dalmatian Plantation & Finale" and "Bow Wows"
     ENTIRE CAST


Sunday- Oct. 31-
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ☠  NO REHEARSAL!


November schedule will be up soon. Just so everyone knows, when I say "Ensemble" this includes the London dogs, Sgt. Tibbs, Police Officer, and Dog Catcher. This does not include "Extras." The Extras are included when I say "Entire Cast." If there is any questions or concerns please email me at emileelillian@gmail.com. Thank you! Should be a fun and exciting month!


    

Monday, September 27, 2010

Tonight

We have had 2 rehearsals so far and let me just say that I am getting more excited by the day for this show! I have a group of kids who are all extremely talented and energetic. I can't wait.

Tonight's rehearsal is at 6:30pm at Horizon. This is what we are working on:

"Dalmatian Conga"
-Ensemble, Penny, Pepper, Lucky, Patch, Pongo, Perdita, Narrators

Casting "Twilight Bark"
-Ensemble

*NOTE: If you are a London Dog, Kanine Krunchies dog, Thunderbolt dog, Police Officer,or Dog Catcher you are also considered ENSEMBLE


I also want to apologize for not getting the full schedule up. Our next rehearsal after tonight wont be until Friday....so I will get the full schedule up on here by TOMORROW! I apologize again for any inconvenience this may cause.