Friday, November 20, 2015

Our Awesome set!!

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


Wednesday, November 11, 2015

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.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

"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.

Monday, March 16, 2015

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!!

Monday, March 9, 2015

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!

Friday, March 6, 2015

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!

Monday, March 2, 2015

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!