Get excited for next week!!

(Thanks for the great photo, Dylan Smith!)

High School Musical PARENT'S MEETING

MONDAY Dec 21, 5:45-6:15  BEMS auditorium. 

I know this is a crazy time of year. I'm asking for just 30 minutes, Monday Dec. 21 from 
5:45-6:15 at the BEMS auditorium.  There are a few important differences this year from other years because we double cast. I realize this is a MONDAY, which is why it's earlier and short.  I will start on time and do my best to be succinct.  If you can't attend, email vanica.crane@besd.net. Have a friend pick up all paperwork given that night so you stay aware of what's going on.

There are so many (awesome) kids in this show. You will have to pay attention, be organized and responsible.  I look forward to working with all of you.

--Mrs. Crane

WHAT YOU'RE ALL WAITING FOR!! Congratulations! I'm so PROUD of you!!

What Does My Character Do?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M5m4YR1sJSAvud6xwi6q8gZwaE1IS2gOokcqRVMoZwk/edit?usp=sharing

What Scenes are my Character In? 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LZO8rHTpfL3t1fDXKUDLxIuFsLXDJE_A69gIdI8-EQk/edit?usp=sharing

CAST LIST

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eEGquLsId1GikYbLi5ZJeA2rKPoqsmQgB7EF-ZuZeU8/edit?usp=sharing

****SHOW CALENDAR  We start rehearsals THIS WEEK, so check the calendar and be ready!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18uDhgLjLjwQAejFmuuQXIenM0hnCK5jYOuszvAvH2XQ/edit?usp=sharing

LEAD AUDITIONS:

You will sing your audition while Mrs Crane plays the piano--not the accompaniment, just simple piano. You just need to focus on strong singing and performing!

At callbacks, you will need to demonstrate your ability to harmonize. We will learn the parts as a group, then you will demonstrate individually.

Be prepared, be confident, have fun!

Our Awesome set!!

Sorry guys. I deleted the awesome pics off my phone, but here's a teaser!! This is Dr J!!

A Step-By-Step Guide to total awesomeness in Auditioning (a.k.a. "How to Get in to the BEMS school musical")

Step 1:   Sign up for an audition Time Slot.  (Hold your horses on this one.  Stop by Room 1 any time starting Weds. November 18 to sign up. But don't forget, or you won't have a spot! YES. You can sign up for a spot with your friends. It's more fun that way, Silly) 

Step 2:  Fill out your online Audition Application by following this link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1crhwnNxViJAl6CLRuDJxlKFB9T_4t6uQws3gYiqaZzs/viewform?usp=send_form

Step 3:  Make sure you know the audition song/dance "We're All in this Together" learned at the BUZZ time clinics. If you were unable to attend the clinics or just want a refresher, you can study the audition dance/song here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVA6FSJxiCg
ANYONE who wants to be in the show has to know this song and dance. 

Step 4:  Decide!! Do you want to be considered for a leading role? 
No?  You're done. Just be sure and actually show up for your audition on December 1 or 2. 
Yes?  Ok. Cool. Read On. 
Now, are you a strong, solo singer?  
Not a strong singer, but I'm still awesome.  
(or if you just like the parts below...)
Then you should audition for Jack Scott, Coach Bolton, or Ms. Darbus. Learn the lines for the character you're most interested in, and be prepared to perform them at the audition:

JACK:  Hey Wildcats, it's request time again, and this one goes out from Vice Principal Vinnie Ichikawa to the person who took the air out of his tires...(Coach Bolton enters and hands Jack a note) Sorry, folks....seems we have another request that goes something like this, "Troy Bolton, get your butt to basketball practice on the double or you are grounded for a week!"  Whoa. Later, Peeps!

COACH BOLTON:  Where's my team, Darbus?! And what the heck are they doing in here?!   (to Darbus) May we have a word? (to Troy and Chad) You two, into the gym, right now. Darbus, we are days away from the biggest game of the year.  Chad and Troy are my two star players--you can't have them acting like idiots when they should be at practice!

Ms. DARBUS:  (leading a theatre imagination game exercise) Lovely work, all of you. James, I had no idea an earthworm could have such depth, such pain.  Now, gather in a circle for our last little exposure to the magic that is theatre. This is called the Ball of Noise.  The idea is to pass around an invisible ball, while making some kind of sound to go with it. Once passed to the next person, the ball can land in any part of the body. You are limited only by your imaginations. I'll start! (Be creative with the "ball" for a moment!)

I have EPIC PIANO and ACTING skills (and I'm a girl):  
You should audition for Kelsi. I'm assuming we don't have that many epic piano players...but if you consider yourself to be one, please see Mrs. Crane in her room for the sheet music you need to learn for the audition. Listen to the track for tempo questions. At the audition, Mr. Forsgren and Mrs. Crane will sing the parts of Troy and Gabriella, and you must be able to play while we sing, plus say your lines. This is probably the hardest role in the show. Just sayin.'
TRACK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Foqez1FFO20

YES! I'm a strong singer!
Wonderful!  Pick a lead to audition for.
If you are interested in Chad, Taylor, Zeke, Martha, or Kratnoff, your "lead" audition is easy-peasy.  After singing "We're all in this together" with the group of 5, you will step forward and do it by yourself!  That's it!

Tips to stand out from the crowd:  Energy! A big smile!  Looking like you're having fun!  Singing on pitch! Being fearless on the "freestyle" portion of the audition!

Troy Bolton Audition
Audition sheet music:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JfpJfTxvTlQ3Mlg4sm1MUZr1Jon93UdFxVN0Z6W2Wg/edit
Practice with Mrs. Crane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDwQ3eZLU0g
Gabriella Montez Audition
Audition sheet music:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OWm4_J2t18TcQYPRARfbKrVAHiIcZrAT2lfOPLxkEsM/edit
Practice with Mrs. Crane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3kg76V9Mg0

Ryan Evans Audition
Audition Sheet Music:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/185iiTPyLZtNsyJSpL7cuH_Bf5CLOWY59IiQKkfLc_y0/edit
Practice with Mrs. Crane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUo4g8tHG8E

Sharpay Evans Audition
Audition Sheet Music:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CU3o3ye9YR3hJBzG9rdUcUBML4SBCI64AVF1i2rIUXo/edit
Practice with Mrs. Crane:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObT0qcIofMk


This should be enough information to get you ready for your audition.  See you on December 1st or 2nd.

"High School Musical" Auditions

It's time to start thinking about Auditions! 

1.  Come to the BUZZ time clinics Thursdays in November,  if you have choice activity! Pick up the         information packet.
2. Click on this link to fill out your audition form BEFORE you sign up for an audition slot time.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1crhwnNxViJAl6CLRuDJxlKFB9T_4t6uQws3gYiqaZzs/viewform?usp=send_form
3. Check back here for all audition songs, lines, dances, etc.starting Thursday Nov. 12.
4. Sign up for an audition time slot beginning WEDS. Nov. 18., then get prepared! Sign up Sheets are     located just outside of Mrs. Crane's Room, #1.
5. Come to your audition and have a blast showing off your skills.

Last Birdie Post...I think!!

Hey Wonderful Cast!  Tomorrow is our last rehearsal--Wowzah! We are ready!! We've got this!! Please arrive tomorrow around 5 pm, especially if you need help with hair and makeup. 

No rehearsal Wednesday, then shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Then you get a week off and perform the following Friday and Saturday. 

Let's do our best. Go, team!!

You're amazing, cool kids and I love ya!!

Rehearsal change

We need to work extra hard this week. My sincere apologies about being late. Due to concerts, we can't put up our set until the tri ends. We got it put up this weekend (thank you to those who spent 12 hours working!!)

Now, we have to make sure our show works with the set!!

I am hoping if we stay until 6:30 Tuesday and Wednesday, we can avoid a Saturday practice. 

THANK YOU for your continued support and patience!! We are sooooo close!

Last 2 Week's Rehearsal Schedule

We are in the home stretch! We are almost there! This week is critical. We finally have our set, we will be doing lighting cues, practicing with the stage crew...all the little details!

You need to be prepared with snacks, water, patience and your enthusiasm. Parents, please be patient. We are almost done, and we think you're going to LOVE the finished product. Buy your tickets now!

Mon March 9: Tech Rehearsal. 2:50-5:30
Tues March 10: CAST PICTURES (bring all costume pieces) done at 5:45.
Weds March 11:  done at 5:30
Thurs March 12:  Done at 7 p.m. DINNER PROVIDED
Fri March 13:  Done at 7 p.m. SNACKS PROVIDED

Mon March 16: DRESS REHEARSAL done at 7 p.m.
Tuesday March 17:  "Real Time Run" Arrive at school at 5:00 p.m. for hair/makeup/mics, etc. Show begins at 7:00 pm, done around 9 pm (Final Rehearsal if we are awesome!!)
Wednesday March 18: We will only practice if we are not ready. I want to give the kids a day to rest here. 
Thursday Mar 19:   Show OPENING arrive at 5 pm

Show dates are March 19, 20, 21, 27, and 28  See you then!

CAST PICTURES

March 10th we are taking cast pictures at the beginning of rehearsal.  BRING YOUR COSTUMES!! You'll definitely want to be in the pictures. They'll be on display for years to come!

Parent Note

Hi, Wonderful Parents! Wow! Your kids have been working so hard and having so much fun! They are putting together such a great show. You're going to love it. I can't wait for  you to see what they've accomplished.

I sent a note home last week and am attaching it below if  you didn't get to see one. There were several students absent that missed it.  Absences really need to come to a stop in March so we can wrap up the final details of our show. With the trimester ending, we get to put up our set and that really puts a kink in the staging. We need to really know WHO goes where, which means we need every performer up on that stage.  We're almost done...just a few more weeks. Hang in there and hopefully you'll feel like it was worth all the effort here very soon!****Many students have not missed at all and have been so faithful in their attendance.  THANK YOU!

LONGER PRACTICES: Watch the calendar because with March comes longer practices. We have to do staging with the set, lighting design, costume checks, and lots of other exciting things to make sure you have something cool to see when you come to our show.  Please be patient.

I will work to keep you informed. There are lots of girls waiting for their skirts/dresses. We are sewing and HOPING that darn shipment gets here soon. If you are waiting for a costume item from me, please don't stress. We will make sure every person on that stage looks wonderful.

The Note you may have missed:

Feb. 24 Bye Bye Birdie Updates:

TICKET SALES: Tickets go on sale in the office starting next Monday,                        March 2. Hours of Sales: 9 am-1 pm. Students can buy theirs at lunch. Tickets for the general public go on sale  Wednesday , so come on in and gets yours early for the best                                     seats!  We hope you’ll come more than once, bring family                                   and friends and really support these talented kids! Tickets                                   are $6.00.

Costumes:  Mae's Dancers: All black!!! I am ordering your Boas. Kim and Co. Girls—your dresses got returned to England  because they misprinted the shipping address back on Feb. 1, but I’ve been in contact with them and they should be here by our costume day, Mar. 5^th.  March 5, all cast members bring all costume pieces for a costume check. We will make any changes/plans to change we need to that day. It’s quite a process to get costumes on this many kids! I appreciate the efforts of SO MANY wonderful parents to allow these students this opportunity. Students, I hope you’ve told  your parents THANK YOU!

___________________________cut here_________________________________

 NAME:

Parent Volunteers: Please return the bottom portion of this note to Mrs. Crane at Thursday’s practice. Thanks for being willing to help our show be successful!

(Check One. You will be contacted the first week of March with your assignment.)

____I would be willing to provide a snack for 2 dozen.

____I am willing to provide backstage monitoring.

____I’ll do whatever you need!

The best way to contact me is (give us the ph # or email address you use most frequently) : _____________________________________________________

Bye Bye Birdie Tickets!

TICKET SALES FOR CAST MEMBERS START MONDAY!!!!
$6.00 each. Please buy lots and come multiple times!! We'd love to have big audiences for this wonderful show!!
Buy tickets 7:30-1pm Monday-Friday in the BEMS office

Updated Costume Note

**Special Note:  We have fabric purchased and are working on the TEEN skirts. If we need more sewers, we'll let you know.

“Bye Bye Birdie” Updated Costume List  (January 25, 2015)

All costumes due on MARCH 5th for COSTUME CHECK, but it’s a good idea to not wait until the last minute.

Conrad Birdie:  You need to get some tight fitting black jeans ASAP (our costume designer—aka                                    my MOM is coming on Feb. 2 to pick up the jeans to custom design them, so                                please have them by that date if at all possible!  Avoid “Low Rise” jeans! We                                want these to stay up on you while you’re dancing) We also need to know what                                 SIZE you fit in a suit jacket. She is sewing you one and needs the size.  She will                                  be taking your measurements on the 2^nd for the jumpsuit as well, so please be                           there.  You also need a “muscle” shirt—plain white T. 

Penn Station Chorus:     I have the yellow cardigans. You need to come up with a cute 50's outfit to go underneath it.  Remember flat shoes go with capris, bobby socks and keds go with dresses/skirts.                                  

Kim and Co:  OK!  We have ordered a nice dress for each girl. Some of them have already arrived,                                     and some of them won't be here for several weeks yet.  They are $45-$60 dresses                                  that you get to keep!  You need to pay $25 to Mrs.Gunn in the office by Feb. 15                                     but you get to KEEP your dress.  The rest will come from our costume budget.  You                                 still need nude tights and pumps. YES, they can be strappy “show” shoes. The                                          color is really what matters to me, and I like the idea of having a                                                                  group of teens in pumps for variety—however, if you think wearing heels will kill                                    you, just get nude flats. You also need a slip. A “petticoat” style slip would make                                  your dress have that 50’s “poof” but you can wear any slip you have.  If you want                                   to throw a cardigan over your dress for some of the scenes, go right ahead. Alli                                  Hollingsworth: for telephone hour, let’s have you in a cardigan and capris so                                doing the splits is a little easier!

ALL OTHER GIRL TEENS:  I will be taking your waist measurements and waist-knee                                               measurements and then you’ll be given fabric and elastic and need a                                                       simple skirt made from it. (**SEE NOTE ABOVE)You get to keep the skirt.                                                  THEN, find yourself a  simple blouse that would go with your skirt, button                                               down the front or something that matches “50’s” style when you look at                                                   pictures online.  We decided to not go with white  shirts if possible, but if                                                   you already got one, that’s fine. Wear white. We just don’t want a “sea of                                               white” on stage.  So your costume will be:  Skirt, top, white                                  ankle socks, white keds or other flat shoe. You will have enough fabric that you                                   can use the leftovers for a neck scarf or hair tie. Fabric will be out to you by Feb.                              6, and your skirt needs to be ready for costume check on March 5th. Please wear                         a slip under your skirt. Any slip is fine, but a petticoat-style slip will make your                              skirt “poofy.”

Sweet Apple WOMEN Community:  Alright, cute girls!!  I’ve stewed about what to do for your                          costumes, and my genius Mom suggested we let you guys raid your closets, your                                     Mom’s closets, your GRANDMA’S closets, your neighbor’s closets (you get the                              picture) and see what you can find!  Look online at “50’s style dresses for                                       women”  --not teens.  Study the styles and try to find something that could fit                               the time period.  Dresses with a nice belted-waist are very appropriate.  Have                              fun seeing what  you can find.  They need to be modest  (no cleavage or short                          skirts) and not too flashy/colorful.  You need to have nude tights, a slip, and a                                     nice shoe that goes with the dress.  Wear what you find to costume check on                                March 5. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. If you’re stuck, visit with                                Mrs. Crane after rehearsal.

EVERYBODY ELSE:  Go with the information on the previous note. Thanks so much.

Next Week's Rehearsal Schedule

Monday Feb. 9  All Cast Members
Tuesday Feb. 10  Rose, Albert, Mae, Kim, Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee, Conrad
(Acting class/seminar with Joe Batzel.  Come with script--be as memorized as possible!)
Wednesday Feb. 11  NO PRACTICE
Thursday Feb 12  Vocal Fix-up Rehearsal  BE THERE!!  
                                      (All cast except Sweet Apple Community Members.)
Friday Feb 13 All Cast Members

What SCENES am I in?

What scenes are you in????

Read this list and mark your calendar...now. do. it. Seriously. Don’t go ask Mrs. Crane-just look at your calendar!!

Scene 1: Albert and Rosie

Scene 2: Sweet Apple teens (Telephone hour)

Scene 3: Ursula, Kim, and MacAfees

Scene 4: EVERYONE

Scene 5: Albert, Rose, Hugo, and Kim & co. and their “boyfriends”

Scene 6: EVERYONE

Scene 7: Kim, The MacAfees, Mrs. Merkle, Conrad, Albert, Edna, Ursula, Alice, Nancy, Helen, Margie, Susan, Ed Sullivan Chorus

Scene 8: Rose, Albert, Mae, Gloria, and Hugo

Scene 9: Conrad, One Last Kiss Teen Chorus, Hugo, Albert, Rose, The MacAfees

Scene 10: Rose and Kim

Scene 11: EVERYONE

Scene 12: Hugo, Rose, Albert, Mae, Mr. and Mrs. MacAfee

Scene 13: Kim, Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Macafee, Hugo, Rose, Albert, Mae

Scene 14: EVERYONE

   Please come when you’re needed.

Take this list and compare it to your blue calendar--highlight when you are supposed to come, then come on those days.

Costume INFO (same as the note you received)

Bye Bye Birdie Costume List

***This list isn’t perfect and may need to be added to or adjusted! I am putting out the costume list now because the online-ordered dresses will take 6 weeks to be delivered. Please order online ASAP!!! I don’t want any sad girls without their costumes.  The website we are using has been used successfully for BEHS’ Productions Co., so I feel fairly confident we should be OK using them. If you are not comfortable ordering a dress online, you need to find or sew as exact a match as possible. (with the exception of Penn Station and Kim & Co—uniformity is important to these groups)  The website is www.bestdress.us

***Anyone who has someone to sew for them that would rather SEW than buy, look at the dress options online and then create something very similar.  IF YOU CAN’T FIND YOUR SIZE, again, find something online or sew something as similar as possible (with the exception of Penn Station and Kim & Co—uniformity is important to these groups)

***If you sew your own dress, remember, no bare shoulders or cleavage, and NO black, red, white or royal blue dresses. Those colors are for Rosie and Kim. Thanks!!

***We are choosing reasonably priced costumes and allowing you almost 2 months to provide them. If you are concerned about the costs involved, please email Mrs. Crane. No student will be denied the opportunity to perform based on financial need.

ALBERT: Well-fitting dark suit, 2 shirts, 2 Red ties, dark socks, well-polished dark shoes. (not baggy pants, please---     but not creepy-tight! Google 50’s men’s suits to see what I’m talking about!)

ROSIE:    4 black/red/white outfits (dresses, pencil skirts, capris with heels and a blouse…etc) Black/red heels/flats

CONRAD:  Mrs. Crane’s Mom is vacationing, but when she returns next week, we will take your measurements and   begin sewing some Birdie costumes!!  (By “we”…I mean, MY MOM will!) If  you could find or borrow a              sweet, black leather jacket (for “A lot of Livin’) and get dark socks and shiny black dress shoes that’d be            fantastic.

KIM:       3 or 4 Royal Blue Dresses (She needs a dress specifically for One Boy that coordinates with Kim & Co. It is                    # r-1000-13 on bestdress.us. She also needs a “fancy” dress for the Ed Sullivan show. We like r-1014-9 in           blue on bestdress.us.  The other two dresses we like are r-1190-4 and the 50’s Hetty Polka Dot Collar              Dress Blue).  Nude tights and nude pumps.

MRS. MACAFEE:  Needs a “house” dress, and an “about town” dress for the community scenes and Ed Sullivan.                           Use bestdress.us numbers 2251, 2252 as design inspiration. Please use floral or other                                                              appropriate patterns if at all possible. ROYAL BLUE is the MacAfee family color, so look for blues.                             Can have more dresses if you are having fun sewing, but needs only 2.  Thanks! Nude tights and black            pumps. I will be looking for a hat.

MR. MACAFEE:  Dark, well-fitting dress pants (not baggy, please---but not creepy-tight!  Google 50’s men’s suits to     see what I’m talking about!) 2 button down the front shirts and 1-2 cardigans.  2 ties that have                                             ROYAL BLUE in them.  Dark socks and well-polished dark dress shoes.

HUGO PEABODY: Well-fitted dark dress pants, dark socks and shoes.  Hugo needs a couple of button down  the                         front shirts. I would love to see him have a couple of V-neck argyle sweaters to go over the top.  Kim     wears royal blue, so ideally he’ll complement that.  No white shirt!

HARVEY JOHNSON: You need what all the teen boys need, except please also get a BOWTIE. 

MAE PETERSON:   I have the fur coat—black or brown…you choose!  We need to decide if we should put you in a      nice, matronly 50’s dress, or like a Grandma’s House dress.  Do we want boots or saggy nylons and    pumps?  I think we can just spray your hair gray and then roll it up in old-fashioned pins.  Hat??  She acts             so picked on, I think 1 dress would be enough. If you want a change, Karlee, you can have 2! Ask your genius parents their opinion and then get  back to me! ; )

REPORTERS:  Dark pants, short-sleeved white shirts, dark  ties, dark socks and dark shoes.  Ask all of your friends        and relations if they have a fedora (hat) you can borrow. Let me know ASAP if you find one.

GLORIA RASPUTIN:  Tight-fitting capris with a bold-print blouse, high heels (go as high as you dare, but remember                     you have to dance) Curly blonde wig

MAYOR:  Dark, well-fitted suit and tie. Dark shoes and socks. I will see about getting a hat—if we decide to have                            you wear one.

Sweet Apple Community MEN/Men who sing ‘KIDS’:  Button down the front shirt (NOT WHITE!), tie, dark pants,        dark socks, dark shoes.  You can wear a cardigan or sweater vest too to add to your manliness!  Your hair                has to be well-trimmed—no bushy hair or mullets.  This was the 50’s people. If you have a “wife” it would                be awesome if you asked her what color her dress is and then get a tie to match.  So awesome. Yeah.

Sweet Apple Community WOMEN/Women who sing ‘KIDS’: You need to go to www.bestdress.us  as soon as possible and order one of the following dresses (or have someone who loves you sew one that’s VERY similar!)  1090-1 cherry     1090-3 cherry      R1142 floral          YWY 8663-2   r1104-2         You will need nude nylons and black pumps as well.   I will see about getting hats for some of you. If you know someone with an awesome 50’s-style hat, borrow it!!

Teen Boys:  Dark dress pants (not too baggy, please!), dark socks and shoes. Button down the front shirt. It can be long, or short-sleeved.  KIM & Co. “boyfriends”—it would be awesome if you would check the list below and find a shirt that matches your “girlfriend.” It was the 50’s. Matching  your sweetie was cool.  NO WHITE SHIRTS!!!! Well-trimmed hair.  No bushy hair or mullets!

Teen Girls (that are NOT in Penn Station transition or Kim & Co):  You need a nice, thick white top. It can be plain, like a nice Tshirt, or it can be fitted, like a button-down. We will be taking your measurements and sewing darling polka dot skirts and scarves for you! IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE THAT LIKES TO SEW THAT LIVES WITH YOU, PLEASE HAVE THEM CONTACT MRS. CRANE! (I’ll even put their name in the program…..ooooooo) You also need white bobby socks and white keds.

Penn Station Girls:  You are a special grouo and we want matching yellow polka dot dresses. You can wear this dress for the entire show, or you can get measured for a skirt and have a change of clothes. Your choice.  You need to go to www.bestdress.us  ASAP!!! These take 6 weeks to get here!  The dress you need to order is r1000-14  It is yellow and polka dotted and absolutely darling—like you! You need white bobby socks and white keds.  Optional—you can purchase a petticoat/style slip to make your dress more poofy.  Let me know if you have any difficulty with getting this dress.

ED SULLIVAN/ TEEN CHORUS:  Plan on your regular costume—we might throw choir robes on you for “Hymn for a                                                                   Sunday Evening” but your regular costume is fine for the Ed Sullivan Show.

KIM & CO. (Kim see your notes above): We want ONE BOY to be super-dreamy, so the dresses you wear for the show are all the same pattern. We are using 3 colors: light blue, pink and green.  You have been assigned a color. If you’re not happy with what you got, TRADE someone.  We assigned this so it would be balanced on stage. You need nude tights and nude pumps as well, and (OPTIONAL) you could get a petticoat-style slip to make your dress more poofy. You may also get a white (or other solid color) cardigan to put over your dress when you’re not doing ONE BOY. Order your dresses ASAP at www.bestdress.us

PINK (r1000-17): Amelia Naumann, Morgan Taylor, Alli Hollingsworth, Abby Chase     GREEN (r1000-15): Kallie Bair, Savanna Crane, Savannah Taylor, Karen Ferry     BLUE(r1000-16): Emma Ashcroft, Lexi Sutton, Sarah Dinsdale, Ally Braegger

**Ally Braegger—you might need 2 dresses so you have something else for the Penn Station scene…Look at bestdress.us –don’t do black, white, red, or royal blue—and remember the other girls are in yellow, so ?? See what you can come up with if you want a different outfit for that scene. Or  you could just throw a sweater over the dress.

January Calendar

Bye Bye Birdie January 2015

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
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4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19  No School	20    Act 1	21	22	23	24
		Scenes 1, 3, 7, 8	NO Practice	Act 1 Scene 2 and 5	Act 1 Scene 4
25	26	27	28	29	30	31
	Act 1 Scenes 4 and 6	Act 1, Scene 9	NO Practice	Act 1	Act 1  Speaking Parts Only