PAINTING MILLIE SETS

Hi, Everyone,

We are painting sets at Alan Cole's house tomorrow, Friday, starting at 7:00 pm. 

See address and directions below.
Alan's address is 635 West 2275 North, in Layton of course.  If you're coming into that area from the west, you go east on Antelope and it's the first left turn AFTER the street-light by Target.  Go north on that street (650 West) for about 3 blocks and we're the corner house on the right at the end of that street.
Coming in from the south, take the I-15 exit by Layton Hills Mall, go north on Hill Field Road PAST Antelope Drive (2000 North), then turn left where the business complex is across from the tennis courts at Northridge High School.  There's a new "Beyond Spa" on that corner.  THAT street is 2275 North. We're the 7th house down on the left, on the corner of 650 West and 2275 North.

Thanks.
Jill

State of Millie Address

Hi, Cast and Parents,

We are in the final stretch and it's important to make all the rehearsals.  I will try not to waste time, but of course when we are "running" the show there is down time for all.  I am really pleased with the show, but we still have a lot of fine-tuning to do, as well as finishing Act II.  Girls, I have some short wigs some of you can wear, but if you have medium or long hair it needs to be put up, neatly.  So you might want to get some ideas now.  If you need help, let me know and I will find a professional hair dresser to help.  I would like some of you to wear your hair parted down the middle, in pigtails with the hair tightly wrapped around each pigtail, or two braids pulled up in loops (at least for the tap numbers.  Even if your hair is short try, at least for these two numbers, to put it in two tight pigtails.
Work on some ideas, please. 

Tuition is still an issue.  As you know we have a lot of expenses, licensing, sets, costumes, props, promo, theater rental, and the tuition doesn't cover it, but it helps greatly.  Please check your records and be sure you are up-to-date with your tuition payments. 

Thank you so much. 
Jill

Millie - Painting Sets

Hi, Cast and Parents. 

We will be painting sets Friday evening.  I will send out the time and place later today, but we can use your help.  Also, we may have another set painting experience on Saturday, but the time is not certain, yet. 

Please plan to come, if you can.  We need all the help we can get.

Jill

Millie - 01/30 CANCELLED

Hi, all. 

I am cancelling tonight's rehearsal.  I needed everyone there and there were too many conflicts.  Please be sure you note the changes to Saturday's rehearsal.  We will do the scene on Saturday at 1:00.

Please do not be late. 

Thanks.  Jill

Millie Rehearsal, 02.02.13

Hi, All.  I need to change the rehearsal schedule for Saturday. 
Saturday, Feb. 2 1:00-2:00 Miranda, Sammy, Ayrion, Hannah K, Megan, Emma, Siena, Jenny
****I need all of you at this rehearsal.  PLEASE BE ON TIME!
Saturday, Feb. 2 2:00-3:00 Nutty Cracker Suite-Everyone in the line with the mug shot numbers and Kallam
(I know Kallam may not make it)
Saturday, Feb. 2 3:00-5:00 Run Act II
   We won't be doing the finale this week so the following
   cast members don't need to be at this part of the
rehearsal-I need everyone else there---ON TIME!
Aidan M, Kallam, Adam,Aidan Mc,***I do need Adele for about
15 minutes.  We will do her scene as soon as she gets to
rehearsal.   

Millie Schedule Changes

Hi, Cast, I am making a couple of changes to the schedule.  Also, after reviewing the sets I have decided not to put the tables and chairs, or the bar in Nutty Cracker Suite.  Therefore, any of the cast members that are not dancing the Nutty Cracker Dance will not be in this scene.  I'm sorry, but the show will be better for the set changes. 

Rehearsal Schedule for Week of Jan. 28
Mon. Jan 28 No Rehearsal
Tues.  Jan 29   Speed Test-Speed tappers, desk tappers, Millie,Graydon, Kallam, Aidan Morton, Aidan McKay, Kallam McKay, Ethan, Graydon  7:00-7:45 Performance Dance
Tues. Jan 29 Forget about the boy   7:45-8:30 Performance Dance
  Tappers and Millie

Wed. Jan 30 Scene Work- Not for the Life reprise scene
   Alice, Ruth, Rita, Gloria, Ethel, Mrs. Meers 7:00-9:00 Jill's House
***This is a very important rehearsal----please let me know if you can't make it.  I will need to
schedule a make-up rehearsal for you.  Thanks so much. 
Thurs. Jan. 31 NO REHEARSAL

Fri. Feb. 1   Last Scene-Mrs. Meers Capture   7:00-9:00 Jill's House  
  Mrs. Meers, Bun Foo, Ching Ho, Gradon, Dorothy, Millie, Muzzy, Jimmy
 ****Another very important rehearsal, please learn our lines before you come.  Thanks.
Sat. Feb. 2  Nutty Cracker Suite-Everyone who dances in this scene, only 1:00-2:00
Sat. Feb. 2 Full Cast-run the show    2:00-5:00 Performance Dance

Annie Cast 2013

Hello Annie cast and families,

You will find the cast list attached.  I double cast a lot of the roles to give everyone a chance at a good part.  I also gave some of you more than one part.  You all did a great job at the auditions and I know this will be an excellent show with an excellent cast.  I'll see you all tomorrow at 10:30. 

Jill
http://jaksgreenroom.blogspot.com/

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ANNIE CAST

ANNIE                       Belle Cella, London Thorell

ORPHANS

MOLLY                      Ellie Cella

PEPPER                     Mara Magill, Paige Yorgason

JULY                          Sierra Robbins, Maddy Nelson

DUFFY                       Makayla Blackford

KATE                         Tyra Quigley,

TESSIE                       Natalie Soto, Jenessa Butler

***IF YOU ARE DOUBLE CAST AS AN ORPHAN YOU WILL PLAY AN ADDITIONAL ORPHAN ON YOUR OFF-CAST, AND STILL DO ALL OF THE ORPHAN DANCES AND SONGS

SALLY                        Mara Magill, Paige Yorgason

AMY                           Belle Cella, London Thorell

SUSIE                         Sierra Robbins, Maddy Nelson

JANE                          Natalie Soto, Jenessa Butler

HANNIGAN              Samantha Caldwell, Mallory Spendlove

BUNDLES                 Bryan Andrews

DOG CATCHER       Spencer Cella

ASSIST DOG CATCHER    Aidan McKay, Davis Cella

Lt. Ward                     Dekklan McKay

HOOVERVILLE RESIDENTS

APPLE SELLER        Shaylee Loertscher

MAN 1                       Austin Payne

WOMAN 1                 Jenessa Butler

EDDIE                        Bryan Andrews

WOMAN 2&3           Shaylee Loertscher

MAN 3                       Kallam McKay

MAN 4                       Aidan McKay

SOPHIE                      Mara Magill

WARBUCKS’ STAFF

GRACE                      Abby Quinton, Nicole Haycock

DRAKE                      Spencer Cella

MRS. GREER           Makayla Blackford

MRS. PIU                  Paige Yorgason

CECILE                      Shaylee Loertscher

ANNETTE                 Destiny Cornelison

WARBUCKS’ DANCERS: Abby Quinton/ Nicole Haycock, Makayla Blackford, Paige Yorgason, Shaylee Loertscher, Destiny Cornelison, Bryan Andrews, Rylan  Cole, Dekklan McKay, Belle Cella (off cast), Sammy Caldwell (off cast), Maddy Nelson

DADDY WARBUCKS  Austin Payne

STAR TO BE             Belle (off cast), Mara Magill

ROOSTER HANNIGAN/ BERT HEALY-  Bryan Andrews, Dekklan McKay

**** I may give Bert Healy to Dekklan and Rooster to Bryan Andrews, or let them share both parts. 

LILY ST. REGIS       Shaylee Loertscher, Destiny Cornelison

FRED MCCRACKEN          TBA

WACKY                     …Thorell (London’s brother)

JOHNSON                 Kallam McKay

CONNIE BOYLAN   Shaylee Loerstcher

RONNIE BOYLAN   Sierra Robbins

BONNIE BOYLAN   Abby Quinton/Nicole Haycock

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT Rylan Cole ½ shows

JUDGE BRANDEIS                         TBA

FBI and SECRET SERVICE            Dekklan/Bryan, Chase, Aidan, Kallam, Davis

OPENING DANCE-“ANNIE”-DANCERS WILL BE SELECTED BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY.

NYC TAP DANCER-DANCERS WILL BE SELECTED BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO TAP.

ENSEMBLE NUMBERS:

HARD KNOCK LIFE-ORPHANS

HARD KNOCK LIFE REPRISE-ORPHANS

HOOVERVILLE-FULL CAST

I THINK I’M GONNA LIKE IT HERE-WARBUCKS STAFF AND DANCERS

NYC-THIS IS A FULL CAST NUMBER WITH A TAP DANCE IN THE MIDDLE

YOU WON’T BE AN ORPHAN FOR LONG-WARBUCKS’ STAFF

YOU’RE NEVER FULLY DRESSED (ORPHANS)-ORPHANS

ENDING SCENE-I DON’T NEED ANYTHING BUT YOU AND ANNIE-FULL CAST

CAST A WILL DO THURSDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING SHOWS

CAST B WILL DO FRIDAY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE

**I WILL SEND YOU THE BREAKDOWN OF CAST A AND B IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS.  BOTH CASTS WILL BE EQUALLY STRONG.

CAST MEMBERS AND ROLES

BRYAN ANDREWS                           BUNDLES, EDDIE, (ROOSTER AND OR HEALY)

MAKAYLA BLACKFORD                DUFFY, MRS. GREER

JENESSA BUTLER                            TESSIE, WOMAN 1

SAMANTHA CALDWELL               HANNIGAN, WARBUCKS’ DANCER (OFF CAST)

BELLE CELLA                                    ANNIE, WARBUCKS’ DANCER (OFF CAST)

DAVIS CELLA                                    ASSISTANT DOG CATCHER, FBI, SECRET SERVICE

ELLIE CELLA                                      MOLLY

SPENCER CELLA                              DOG CATCHER, DRAKE

DESTINY CORNELISON  APPLE SELLER, ANNETTE, LILY

NICOLE HAYCOCK                          GRACE, WARBUCKS’ DANCER (OFF CAST) BONNIE BOYLAN (OFF CAST)

SHAYLEE LOERSTCHER                WOMAN 2&3, CECILE, LILY, CONNIE BOYLAN    

MARA MAGILL                  PEPPER, SOPHIE, STAR TO BE

AIDAN MCKAY                  ASSIST. DOG CATCHER, MAN 4, FBI, SECRET SERVICE

DEKKLAN MCKAY                            OFFICER WARD, (ROOSTER AND OR HEALY)

KALLAM MCKAY                              MAN 4, JOHNSON, SECRET SERVICE

MADDY NELSON                               JULY, WARBUCKS’ STAFF DANCER

AUSTIN PAYNE                  WARBUCKS, MAN 1

TYRA QUIGLEY                  KATE

SIERRA ROBBINS                            JULY, WARBUCKS’ DANCER, RONNIE BOYLAN

ABBY QUINTON                                GRACE, WARBUCKS’ DANCER (OFF CAST) CONNIE BOYLAN (OFF CAST)

NATALIE SOTO                 TESSIE

CHASE SOTO                                     HOOVERVILLE SCENE, FBI, SECRET SERVICE

MALLORY SPENDLOVE HANNIGAN

LONDON THORELL                         ANNIE

…THORELL(LONDONS’ BROTHER)          WACKY

PAIGE YORGASON                           PEPPER, MRS. PIU

           

Millie Updates

First, let me thank you for all your ticket selling efforts!  We have sold 181 tickets so far.  We are nearly half way there - wonderful news!!  I have pulled more tickets for Friday and Saturday night as well as the Saturday matinee so our seating options are better.  I can have tickets for you at rehearsal tomorrow if you let me know what you want.  Thursday night is the one really struggling.  Please help us get the numbers up, up, up!!  Seating charts are attached.

Second, I realize that the link I sent for volunteer sign ups was not allowing you to edit previously. I have fixed that in the following link:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuC74T3RhlxPdEgwbERqVG1mWXlad3c3VWVGSWFOaXc  Additionally I cannot find the paper version I brought to the parent meeting so if you signed up for something please fill it in here as well.  Sorry about that! 

Last, we still need sponsors for our programs/playbill.  Below are the details I provided previously.  Please help us spread the word and do your best to increase our sponsorship.  From a marketing perspective this is minimal cost for the exposure, not to mention it's for a good cause!

The pricing is as follows:
Full Back Page $200
Full Page $150
1/2 page    $75
1/4 page $50
business card size $35

Sizes
full page 8 1/2X5
half page 4 1/4 X 5 1/2
quarter page 4 1/4 X 2 ½

Thanks again!
Beth

Rehearsal Help

Hello Parents of Annie and Millie casts. 

I need a list of  parents who would be willing to stay during rehearsals at Performance Dance.   The upstairs offices are leased to a different company, but there is access to the offices from the dance studio.  In the past we have been able to use the upstairs lobby but we don't have permission to do that anymore.  I would like to have a parent available in the lobby during rehearsals to make sure that the kids don't go upstairs, ever. I just want to make sure the property of those leasing those offices is protected.  It's not a really fun job, but if you have the time, bring a book or a computer.  If we have enough volunteers, you might only need to stay for half the rehearsal time, or maybe once every couple of months. 

Thanks.  Jill

Millie - Friday Night Rehearsal

Hi, Bun Foo, Ching Ho, and Mrs. Meers,  Last night, as some of you know, it was suggested that we rehearse Muqin and the Bun Foo, Ching Ho, Chinese.  Ethan, Sammy, and Miranda, I hope this works for you.  It would be great to get this finished.  Thanks.  Jill

Annie Headshots

Hello, Cast of Annie,  This Saturday our photographer will be at Performance Dance to begin taking headshots.  Your child doesn't need to wear anything special, except I would avoid black or white shirts.  No make up is required and if your child doesn't wear make-up to school, they shouldn't wear it for the head shots.  Thank you.  Jill

Millie Headshots

Hi everyone -

We will be taking headshots for the Millie cast at rehearsal this Saturday (1/26) beginning at 1:00PM.  As you know we put these up at all performances and use them in promoting the company so please look your best!

Thank you,
Beth

Annie Auditions

Hi Annie 2013 Cast -

Please go to the following link to sign up for auditions this week!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuC74T3RhlxPdHJQLXpYLWl5VHZVOUVxUzJQbUI1TVE

Thank you!

Rehearsal Tomorrow

Hi, Kids,

I am still having rehearsal for the girls tomorrow night (not for the life reprise)  But I also need Muzzy, and all of the dancers (Cody, Dekklan, Bryan, Rylan) to come and work on As Long As I'm Here With You. 

Thanks.  Jill

Millie Rehearsal thru 02.17.13

TUES.JAN15            DANCE-AS LONG AS I’M            7:00-9:00        Performance Dance

                        BRYAN, DEKKLAN, CODY, RYLAN, SHANTELL, ELLA

WED JAN 16            NO REHEARSAL-NO DANCE

Thurs. Jan. 17  SCENE WORK                      7:00-8:30         Jill’s House

                        Scene 6-pg. 93-97- Graydon, Daphne, Dexter, Millie, Jimmy

Fri. Jan. 18      SCENE WORK                      7:00-8:30         Jill’s House

                        Scene 7 pg. 97-99  Muzzy, Meers

Sat. Jan. 19      SCENE WORK                      1:00-2:30         Performance Dance

                        Scene 8 pg. 100-108

                        Muzzy, Meers, Ching Ho, Bun Foo, Graydon, Millie, Jimmy, Dorothy

                        Alice, Gloria, Ruth

SAT. JAN. 19            FULL CAST                         2:30-4:00        Performance Dance

OPENING NUMBER-EVERYONE EXCEPT ADELE NEEDS TO BE AT THIS REHEARSAL!!!!!

Mon. Jan. 21   TBA

TUES. JAN 22DANCE CLEAN-UP                     7:00-8:30        Performance Dance

                        ALL GIRLS ONLY-NOT FOR THE LIFE REPRISE

WED JAN 23            AS LONG AS I’M HERE                7:00-9:00        JILL’S HOUSE

                        SHANTELL, ELLA, CODY, BRYAN, DEKKLAN, RYLAN

THURS JAN 24  SCENE WORK                          7:00-8:30        JILL’S HOUSE

                        SAMMY AND MIRANDA-THEY DON’T KNOW

Fri. Jan. 25      TBA

Sat. Jan. 26      FULL CAST                           1:00-4:00        Performance Dance

                        Run the Show

SAT. JAN 26 NOT FOR THE LIFE                      4:00-5:00        PERFORMANCE SAMMY, MIRANDA, BRYAN, RYALN, DEKKLAN, ETHAN

Mon. Jan. 28   TBA

Tues. Jan. 29  SPEED TEST                       7:00-8:30        PERFORMANCE DANCE

                        SPEED TAPPERS, DESK TAPPERS, GRAYDON, MILLIE

                        AIDAN MAKAY, AIDAN MORTON,KALLAM, ETHAN

Wed. Jan. 30   TBA

Thurs. Jan. 31

Fri. Feb. 1      TBA

Sat. Feb.2       Nutty Cracker Suite              1:00-3:00                    Performance Dance

                        Full Cast except:  Siena, Aidan, Kallam, Aidan, Adele (anyone not in this

                        Number)

Sat. Feb. 2      Full Cast                                 3:00-5:00                    Performance Dance

                        Run the Show

Mon. Feb. 4    TBA

Tues. Feb. 5   Full Cast-Only in New York            7:00-9:00                    Performance Dance

                        Everyone is in this scene and dance

Wed. Feb. 6    Jimmy and Gimme Gimme  7:00-8:30                    Jill’s House

                        Millie

Thurs. Feb. 7 Jimmy and Gimme Gimme  7:00-8:30                    Jill’s House

***NOTE:  Millie:  you only need to come to one of these (Tues or Wed) If you can both make it on the same night I’ll cancel one.

Fri. Feb. 8      TBA

Sat. Feb. 9      SCENE WORK                    1:00-5:00                    Performance Dance

                        Forget about the boy, Ah Sweet Mystery, I turned a corner, Sweet…tag

Tappers, Flannery,Millie, Dorothy, Graydon, Jimmy (Ethan and Bryan don’t need to come to this rehearsal)

***Tappers can leave around 2:30

Mon. Feb. 11  TBA

Tues. Feb. 12 MUQIN                                  7:00-9:00                    Performance Dance

                        Ethan, Miranda, Sammy, Bryan, Dekklan, Rylan

Wed. Feb. 13  TBA

Thurs. Feb. 14           TBA

Fri. Feb. 15    TBA

Sat. Feb. 16    Full Cast-Run Show             1:00-5:00                    Performance Dance

                        And ending

Sun.Feb. 17    LOAD IN-please help if you can     9:00 AM         Jeanne Wagner

                       

As Long As...song and dance

Hi, Cast,  I am changing some of the parts and cast in As Long As...
Soprano/Tenor singers:   Windy, LENA, Jenny, Ethan
Alto and James:  James, Habby, Megan, Shantell/Lena
Partner Dancers are:
Hannah K and Cody (Hannah, since you don't want to sing this you can go off stage after the dance part)
Bryan and Habby
Rylan and Megan
Male dancers:  Cody, Bryan, Rylan, Dekklan
I have taken a few of you out because I had too many singers and I don't think it will look good.
James and Ethan are very strong singers so I'm putting them at the mics instead of dancing.
Thanks.  Jill

Parent Meeting 01.05.13

Hello everyone –

First, let me apologize for making you read so much!  Second, let me ask you to please read and respond to the items in this email, they are important. I like to think I don't say anything unless it's important... haha :)

Thank you to everyone who attended the parent meeting on Saturday.  As always we really appreciate your attendance and could not pull off our productions without your time and support.

Below are the items discussed in the meeting:

1)      Jill went over the list of projects that need to be completed as early as possible.  Please let us know if you can take one of these assignments.  I’ll be sending a list of needed props soon as well.

a.       Sewing 20s hats

b.      Embellishment of costumes

c.       Build a “bird cage” elevator

d.      Jail – Dirk Vander Meyden (thank you!)

e.      Candlestick phones – Linda Larsen (thank you!)

f.        Typewriters – Danny Spaulding (thank you!)

g.       Painting sets – this will take a crew of people, we’ll let you know when and where.

h.      Mic assistant – Jessica Martin (thank you!) is a pro at working mics for us however in order to provide her some support and reprieve we would like to train someone as her assistant.  It’s a fun job that takes place during every tech night and performance.

2)      Here is a link to the volunteer sheet for sign ups. https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-C74T3RhlxPMWpONTdQb3N0SlU.  If you cannot update the spreadsheet online please email me with your volunteer dates and I will update accordingly.  I will be adding the Ziegfeld dates to this as well.

a.       Set Crew – must wear black from head to toe.  We have long sleeve P.I.B. (People In Black) shirts available for purchase ($10) or you may borrow them for the show.

b.      Greenroom – female only for the time being, recommended you wear black in case we need your help on stage.

c.       Hair and makeup – this is to help prior to the show.

3)      We will be distributing a Code of Conduct for all parents to sign acknowledgement of receipt as well as for all volunteers to sign in agreement. 

4)      Thank you so much to those who have already met (or exceeded!) their 20 ticket commitment!!  Don’t stop now!  Attached are the updated seating charts.  The seats with red boxes are those we have on hand to sell.  We are all really pushing sales for this show, myself and Jill included will sell AT LEAST 20 tickets!  I have 100 tickets per show available and will send frequent (AKA nagging) reminders for us to meet this goal as a company.  Thank you in advance!

5)      Don’t forget tuition is now past due for January.  To be current you should have paid September through January.  If you are behind please talk to me and we’ll work something out.

6)      We are selling t-shirts.

a.       The Millie show specific shirt is available in white or yellow and will have a red Thoroughly Modern Millie logo on the front with a small Jaks logo, show dates and cast list on the back.  The cost is $12.

b.      The Jaks company shirt is also available for this order in any color on the attached chart.  Please keep in mind that mid-range colors print best – meaning not too light and not too dark.  The cost is $10.

ORDERS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 14^th – NEXT MONDAY!  Please include in your order which shirt(s) you want, what color and size.

7)      As always we need sponsors for the show program.  We print full color, multi-page programs which feature pictures of our cast as well as the show details.  These are distributed to approximately 500 people.  Please ask around to help us find the necessary sponsorship.

The pricing is as follows:
Full Back Page $200
Full Page $150
1/2 page    $75
1/4 page $50
business card size $35

Sizes
full page 8 1/2X5
half page 4 1/4 X 5 1/2
quarter page 4 1/4 X 2 ½

Thanks again for all you do as members of Jaks!  We look forward to working with you all on another fun and successful show.

Beth