An Encouraging Word... Reprise

methinks we're at *that* point in the semester again -- when it's good to hear someone say,
"Yes, you're doing fine.
Yes, you're going to survive till the end.
Yes, summer is coming!"

There. Do you feel better already? :-)


A few notes, and I'll leave you to your busy weekend:

Plays

• I'm really looking forward to the plays that Sam & Bethany are working on. For one thing, I've heard some of you come up with really cool ideas or hilarious character quirks. And I've already had one person -- who wasn't able to get MND tickets because she waited too long -- say she *definitely* wants to come to the plays in May. See? Your reputation preceeds you -- and it's an excellent one.
  

• I'm pulling double-duty as both an actor and head makeup artist. (Not sure which one I like better -- they're both a lot of fun!) Please be patient if I pull you aside to work on hair or makeup details. This magic doesn't just happen without some planning, and "making someone look old" isn' a skill I use on a daily basis.
  

• Therefore, let me just remind you all to be on time for rehearsals ... especially if you have a special call time due to costume/hair/makeup

Thursday's schedule (4/27) is as follows

• 12 noon: Call time for 7th grade actors
  
• 12:30: Cast meeting for the 7th grade plays. You need to attend 5th hour classes on Thursday UNLESS you hear otherwise from me. It depends on your backstage duties.
  
• 1pm: 7th play performances. No drama class!
  
• 2pm: Most of you go to chapel. Rebekah -- come for makeup
• 2:15pm: Nate, Alicia--come for hair/makeup
• 2:45pm: Check with your director about your call time for rehearsal or changing into costume. **Do NOT wander around the building causing trouble....
  
• 3:00pm: Bettina & Sara -- come for makeup stuff
• 3:30pm: Probably a rehearsal
  
• 4:00pm: Simple cast photos and costume parade.
  

Anyone wearing stage makeup MUST wash it off before leaving the building. Sorry, folks. No sharing the surprise until opening night. :)
If you're "old" or "middle aged" you need to bring a washcloth, facial cleanser, shampoo. Anyone who needs/wants to come to my house to wash up or shower is welcome.... keep that in mind over the next several weeks.

Don't whine about (or during) the photo shoot or about the photographer.
This is part of theater productions -- without good photos, we have no great posters, no great publicity.
And you don't want to do all this work just to act in front of an empty hall.
Suck it up. =)
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Twelfth Night
People interested in attending BJU's Twelfth Night (runs during "field trip week") need to buy tickets NOW or you won't get them. The BJ students probably started picking up their tickets today ... they're grabbing up the rest of the good seats.

The Wed night and Friday afternoon performances are a good bet if you are trying to get decent seats this late in the game. Also consider the $3 SMART performance on Monday night if you don't mind a rowdy crowd.

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Remember that I'm still grading you for blog participation. This is pretty much the only place I can make announcements so everyone hears them ... you've GOT to keep up with the blog.

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7th grade plays
Keep up with your 7th graders. They appreciate your help very much.

Are you keeping a log? Dude, that's an easy part of the grade -- don't screw it up. :)

YOU are supposed to help them figure out backstage stuff-- props, costumes, signs, staging. Next week, we'll have dress rehearsals on Wednesday. Expect to work with the 7th graders during recess on both Monday and Wednesday.






Hey ... come to the formal on May 9th, OK?
Please.
We want lotsa folks so everyone has a good time dancing with friends, laughing at the dancers, or generally just enjoying a spring event -- the first ever at NCS.



and that's all folks!! =)



What do you most like about the character you're playing (or the job you're doing) for the drama plays?
What do you like least?