Benefit Update

Hi, Kids, and Parents,

The following is the schedule for the benefit rehearsals.

Full Cast:
Dane TBA
Saturday July 6 1:00-4:00   Performance Dance
Home
Little Talks
Free at Last
We go together

Saturday July 6 10:30-12:00   All kids in Millie, or previous shows.

DW Washburn Dancers (all who danced it before, Nicole, Sammy (if you can make it), Ayrion
Tuesday July 9 7:00-8:30 Performance Dance

Full Cast
Saturday July 13 1:00-4:00 Performance Dance
Home, Little Talks, Free at Last, We go together
Seasons of Love

This is the schedule so far.  Please let me know of any conflicts.  Thanks.  Jill

Jaks Shirts

Hello again -

I'm sorry but for the ladies shirts I am changing to the following:
http://www.sanmar.com/sanmar-servlets/CatalogSearch?id=8860341&prodimage=&top=Y&swatch=Heathered%20Purple

This is for the regular tshirts:
http://www.sanmar.com/sanmar-servlets/CatalogBrowser?productId=PC61&prodimage=&swatch=Lime&top=Y

Also, this is not our pricing but the style and color options.  For those that have ordered please let me know if you want to make any changes.

Remember we must have orders by Monday night, 7/1 to get them in time for the benefit.

Thanks again!
Beth ***************************************


Hi all -

Many of you have asked when we would be placing our next order for Jaks shirts and now is the time!  We will be ordering the same t-shirt as before with the full Jaks logo on the front and the small logo with website on the back center. These are $10, colors attached.

We are also going to try a new version of the shirt for girls.  This will be a scoop neck, form fitting junior ladies shirt with the small Jaks pocket logo on the front and the full Jaks logo on the back.  These will be $12, colors attached.

Please send me the size and color you would like to order no later than Monday, 7/1 night.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks,
Beth

Annie Rehearsal - June 15th

Hi, I hope all of you the message earlier this week that today's rehearsal is NOT at the Riverdale location.  It is at Performance Dance
10:00 to 3:00 there will be a 30 minute break for lunch at 12:30. Send lunch and snacks.  Also, Jim (our photographer) has been very sick but hopes to feel well enough to do some head shots today.  Sorry about the late notice, but he wasn't sure if he could be there today.  Thanks.  Jill

Annie Rehearsal Updates

Hi, All,
I know you've received some annoying schedule changes and I am sorry about that. I really appreciate your willingness to be flexible and try to make these rehearsals.  I did make an error on the schedule for Wednesday and Thursday.  On Wednesday I have an unnecessary 2 hour lunch. I didn't mean to do that.  So Wednesday's rehearsal will be 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-4 (not 5).  Also, Thursday's rehearsal will end at 3:00, not 4:00. 
Recap:
Wed. 10:00-12:00 Performance
1:00-4:00
Thurs. 10:00-4:00   Jill's House
Send the kids with lunch or a snack - we will take a 1/2 break and there will be other time for the kids to eat during this rehearsal.  Thanks.

Thank you so much.  Jill

Annie Call Times

Thank you so much for signing up to volunteer! We have had a great response so far but there are still spots to fill.  Please check your schedules and help us out when you can.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuC74T3RhlxPdC01WndLeGVXaDgwd0FFSms4UHU5Rmc&usp=sharing

Also - VERY IMPORTANT - In the email below I had the cast times for next week as 5PM, this is incorrect.  The cast must arrive by 4PM Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Also, ensure you have food for dinner these evenings, if someone is bringing it to you please have it arrive at 530PM. There is a fridge and microwave in the greenroom.

The call times next week are as follows:

Monday, 4:00PM

Tuesday, 4:00PM

Wednesday, 4:00PM

Thursday, 5:00PM

Friday, 5:30PM

Saturday Matinee, 12:00PM

Saturday Evening, 6:30PM

Apologies for the confusion, please always reference the blog for the most current information http://jaksgreenroom.blogspot.com/ 

Thanks again!
Beth

Saturday, June 15th Annie Rehearsal

Hi, Annie cast and parents,
I have decided that we really don't need to rehearse on Saturday in Riverdale. So, our rehearsal will be at Performance Dance, same schedule applies.  Thanks.  Jill

Kaysville Performance

Hi, Kids,

As I hope you all know, our Kaysville performance is this Saturday at 6:10PM and will go for 20 minutes.  I need everyone there by 5:30PM. 

I need all of you kids to help with this.  I am going to have a rehearsal Friday night, June 14.  I'm not sure where, yet, but the rehearsal will go 7:00-8:30.  Please let me know if you can make the rehearsal and the performance.  I'm debating on whether or not to wear costumes. 

Thanks. 
Jill

Annie Volunteers

Hi all -

Here is a link to the volunteer sign up sheet for Annie.  The job descriptions are below.  Please place your name in the box where you plan to volunteer.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuC74T3RhlxPdC01WndLeGVXaDgwd0FFSms4UHU5Rmc&usp=sharing

Microphones - 1 person from 530PM to end of show/tech rehearsal.  Don't be afraid to sign up for this.  We will have a list of mic changes and this person is responsible for ensuring the correct mic is on the correct cast member (and doesn't run off with the previous one) before they go on stage.  This means keeping track of them throughout the entire show and returning them to the sound booth afterward.

Set Crew AKA PIB (People in Black) - 5 people needed from 530PM to end of show/tech rehearsal.  These people need to be dressed in black from head (well neck) to toe so you cannot been seen when changing sets during blackouts. 

Greenroom Moms - 5 women needed from 530PM to end of show/tech rehearsal.  Spend the show in the greenroom helping kids with costume changes, hair and makeup fixes, making sure the kids are not hanging out in the dressing rooms, make their queues to be on stage and entertaining the little ones.

Hair/Makeup - As many as possible from 530PM to 730PM.  It's exactly what it sounds like - helping the kids with hair and makeup.What to expect:

We have quite a few new cast members this show so hopefully I can provide some clarity on what to expect during tech week and performance nights. 

Tech week is the 3 evenings prior to opening night.  It is equally as important as our shows and therefore we have very high expectations. 

• The first night (June 17th) we are working on sound and lighting in addition to running rehearsal so there may be pausing and waiting for things to come together.  We need all cast members on time (4PM) and paying close attention to learn their queues and the full flow of the show. 
• The second two nights (June 18th & 19th) we run the show. Period.  We may as well have an audience because this is full show, cast, crew, etc. doing at least two full runs prior to opening night.  Again the entire cast must be there at 4PM, crew at 530PM.

We understand this is a busy and exhausting week for everyone, parents, cast and crew alike however if you are new you will find that the energy of the cast (and Jill) is contagious and more than anything it's an incredibly exciting time! 

Performance nights are exactly the same as June 18th & 19th.  We need the entire cast to arrive no later than 4PM, crew at your designated times and stay through the end of the show. For the matinee these times are 12 noon for cast and crew.

Thanks as always for all of your support.  We wouldn't be successful without the wonderful family, friends and parents of our amazing cast members!  Please reach out with any questions.

Final Annie Schedule

Hi, Parents and Cast,
Thank you so much for making sure your children got to rehearsal, building and painting sets, helping with costumes, selling tickets and ads and the many other things you do to make all of this happen.  I have set a very rigorous schedule for the next three weeks.  I realize that it might overlap with other plans that you have and may just be too much for your younger children.  Please review the schedule, let me know where there are conflicts.  But, I don't want to burn the kids out, and this might just do it.  So, Parents please evaluate your childs enthusiasm, etc.  before entering into the week of the 10th. Let me know what you think your child can do, without completely burning them out, or taking the fun out of the experience. 

To all of the older cast members:  Please try to make your scene work rehearsals, all of the Saturday rehearsals, and as many of the all day rehearsals as you can.  I don't want to burn you out either.  We have a lot of work to do, and it will help if you learn your lines.  So work on them, think about your character and make my life a little easier and rehearsals more productive by learning your lines.
 Thanks. Jill

ANNIE SCHEDULE

FINAL

Mon. June 3               Austin and London                           4:30-5:30        Jill’s House

Mon. June 3               Lily and Rooster                                7:00-8:30        Jill’s House

Tues. June 4               Orphans inc. Elsha and Kyla           4:00-5:30        Jill’s House

Tues. June 4               Dancers: Opening, Tap                    7:00-8:30        Performance

Wed. June 5               Orphans inc. Elsha and Kyla           4:00-5:30        Jill’s House

Thurs. June 6                        NO REARSAL

Fri. June 7                  TBA

Sat. June 8                 Orphans, Annie, Hannigan,

                                    Bundles and Kyla and Elsha            10:30-11:30    Performance

                                    Full Cast                                             11:30-1:00      Performance

                                    Run act I from Apple Seller Scene

                                    Full Cast                                             2:00-4:00        Performance

                                    Run Act II

Dance Clean up – Tap-Opening      4:00-5:30

            I think I’m gonna Like –Bryan, Girls

                                    ***We may need to end this rehearsal at 3:00

                                    ***I realize this is a really hard schedule

                                    I would like a couple of parents to help with this rehearsal

                                    From 11:00 on.  I will need you to keep the orphans occupied

                                    With coloring or something when they are not in the scene.

                        The following cast members will have a limited schedule that day

                                    Beckett: 2:00-3:00

                                    Chase: 11:30-1:00 and 3:00-4:00

Mon. June 10             Full Cast-NYC                                  10:00-1:00      Jill’s House    

Tues. June 11             Full Cast – Run Show                       11:00-1:00      Performance

                                                                                                2:00-5:00        Performance

                                    Opening and NYC Tap                    7:00-8:30        Performance

Wed. June 12             Full Cast – Run Show                       10:00-12:00    Performance

                                                                                                2:00-5:00        Performance

Thurs. June 13          Full Cast                                             10:00-4:00      Jill’s House

                                    Bring Lunch

Fri. June 14                TBA

Sat. June 15               Full Cast Rehearsal-Bring Lunch   10:00-3:30      Old Macy’s

                                    Run Show with sets and props

Lunch 12:30-1:00   ** bring a snack to share

*** I will need parent volunteers to help during this rehearsal to keep the kids in our area only and to run them to the restrooms.         

                                   

Sat. June 15               Performance-Kaysville-Millie Stuff  be there at 4:00

Mon. June 17             Load in to Jeanne Wagner               8:00…

                                    We can use all the help we can get to get the sets ready for the

                                    4:00 rehearsal

Mon. June 17, Tues. June 18, Wed. June 19          4:00-9:00

                                    Tech rehearsals ***bring dinner

                                    Dinner break is usually around 5:00-5:30

Thurs. June 20          Opening     Call time for actors, greenroom staff   5:00

                                                        Call time for set crew    6:30

Fri. June 21                Call time for actors and greenroom 5:30

                                    Call time for set crew  6:30

Sat. June 22               Call time for actors and greenroom    12:00

                                    Call time for set crew 1:00

                                    Evening performance:  Call time 6:30 for everyone

***STRIKE THE SETS:  THIS IS AN ALL HANDS – WE HAVE A MIDNIGHT DEADLINE TO GET ALL OF THE SETS, PROPS AND COSTUMES OUT OF THE THEATER AND LEAVE IT CLEAN.

                                   

Thanks.

Rehearsal Update - 6/1/13

Hi, All,
I have Annie rehearsal scheduled until 3:30 today.  I also have the Millie kids arriving for a brief rehearsal at 3:00.  We are performing at 4:45 at the Ogden Art festival at Union Station and need to leave Performance Dance at 3:30 in order to check in at 4:15.  So, I think I should end the Annie rehearsal at 3:00 instead of 3:30.  We will be at Performance Dance unitl 3:30, but will need all of the kids to be picked up by then.  Thanks for your help.   You might find the art festival interesting and might enjoy JAKS doing a flash-mob (have not idea how that will turn out, but it sounds like fun).
We are performing in front of the Union Station Bldg, near the fountain.  Maybe I'll see you there.   Jill