Keep us posted as to who needs to get rid of and who needs to find more. TechWeek Schedule Please note the time change below Tuesday, Wednesday, 4-9pm Dress Rehearsal Thursday11am - 4pm(might changed to 3:30pm)
Friday 12pm Call time, 2pm show, dinner break (children do not leave), then 7pm show Saturday5pm Call time, 7pm show. Sunday 1pm Call time, 3pm Show, Load Out, Set Breakdown (Show is between 1.5 and 2 hours long and will have an intermission) Costumes You MUST bring your correct Shoes & Undergarments by Tuesday. See attached costume document and let us know if you have any questions. Donate water
Please consider donating a case of 8oz bottles of water for the students to have backstage during rehearsals and shows. They will need it! You can bring it on Monday when you drop off for rehearsal.
Volunteering Each family is required to volunteer for a minimum of 2 TechWeek jobs. Some families have not yet volunteered for their commitment. Parents of children ages 12 and under are required to do (or provide someone to do) at least one shift as a Dressing Room Helper (Kid Wrangler) Please sign up for your jobs HERE. TechWeek Meals
There is not a tech meal option. There is a microwave, freezer, and refrigerator. Plan to have food packed with your children or have food arrive before 5:30pm M, Tu, W, Th, and Fri. (Saturday and Sunday do not span as much time but please still make sure to pack lots of water and snacks) All the best,
ENCORE StaffENCORE South Bay
November 29, 2017
Dear Charlie Brown Cast and Families Attached you will find a Performance flyer you can give to your friends and family! Costuming Feel free to bring your own black pants (Jazz pants/straight leg paints, not leggings). We do have some available here, however if you would prefer to wear your own, that's fine. ________________________________________________________ Volunteer Sign Ups Unable to get in your Pre-Tech Volunteer Job??? Never fear! Just add a job to your Tech Week Commitment! Tech Week Commitment (2 Jobs/Family) - Sign Up Here If anyone has any availability please volunteer for more than the 2 required jobs. Due to the smaller size of the cast there are going to be many gaps and we need to make sure the children are supervised backstage most importantly. Thank you. ________________________________________________________ Rehearsal and Performance Schedule Thursday, Nov. 30th 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang Monday, Dec 4 Tech Week Begins!!! 4:00 - 9:00pm Entire Cast
Tuesday, Dec 5 4:00 - 9:00pm Entire Cast
Wednesday, Dec 6 4:00 - 9:00pm Entire Cast Thursday, Dec 7 4:00 - 9:00pm Entire Cast Friday, Dec 8 Call Time - 12pm Performance - 2pm Performance - 7pm Saturday, Dec 9 Call Time - 5pm Performance - 7pm Sunday, Dec 10 Call Time - 1pm Performance - 3pm ________________________________________________________ Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! ________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember December 4 - Tech Week Begins!! Have a wonderful week!!
Dear Charlie Brown Cast and Families Thanks to everyone who came to support ENCORE at our Gala event on Sunday!!! We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend there or not!
_______________________________________________________________ Ticket Sales Please see the attached ticketing document here for details, and please do not hesitate with questions! Charlie_Brown_2017_-__Self-Ticketing_Processes.pdf _______________________________________________________________ Volunteer Sign Ups Pre-Tech Commitment (1 Job/Family) - Sign Up Here Tech Week Commitment (2 Jobs/Family) - Sign Ups will be available on Thursday, link will be posted in Facebook.
If anyone has any availability please volunteer for more than the 2 required jobs. Due to the smaller size of the cast there are going to be many gaps and we need to make sure the children are supervised backstage most importantly. Thank you.
__________________________________________________________________ Rehearsal and Performance Schedule Thursday, Nov. 9 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang Plan Ahead
Thursday, Nov. 16 Ticket Money Due 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Thursday, Nov. 23 No Rehearsal Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Friday, Dec 8 Call Time - 12pm Performance - 2pm Performance - 7pm
Saturday, Dec 9 Call Time - 5:30 Performance - 7:30
Sunday, Dec 10 Call Time - 1pm Performance - 3pm __________________________________________________________________ Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! __________________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember November 16 - Ticket Money Due December 4 - Tech Week Begins!! Have a wonderful week!!
Upcoming Opportunities at ENCORE Audition Prep Masterclass With Alison Schiller This class is for the actor looking to take the next step in professionalism in the audition room. We will focus on material, process, and in-room etiquette. You will receive acting guidance, feed back on your actor type in the professional world as well as suggestions on material to add to you repertoire.
Alison is a New York-based actor who has worked professionally in film, commercials and theater. She received the majority of her training from Otterbein University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre and Dance. In addition to acting, Alison works as a one-on-one coach in the college audition process and musical theatre technique with the goal of helping aspiring actors to find their strengths, find suitable material, and find their way to truthful, impactful storytelling.
Friday November 3rd ~ 6:30-9:00pm ~ $100 Encore Studios 3555 Lomita Blvd Ste E Torrance CA 90505 Class limited to age 10 and up, 15 participants. Sign Up Here __________________________________
Tickets for our 8th Annual Fundraiser Gala are on sale here NOW! ENCORE's 8th Annual Gala - A Masquerade Ball Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 5:00pm Dalmatian-American Club of San Pedro 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731
We have some amazing specials and deals on our Gala this year. Individual Tickets are regularly $75 each, and a Table of 10 is $650 (When purchased before Oct. 31), but Encore Families can purchase a table for $500!!
Girls Night Out! Can't drag the hubby to yet another dress-up affair? Grab 4 girlfriends and get special deal. A group of 5 ladies including strawberries and champagne for only $300! No coupon code needed.
The invitation is attached here to see and share!!
Gala_2017_Invitation.png _______________________________________________________________ Ticket Sales Please see the attached ticketing document here for details, and please do not hesitate with questions! Charlie_Brown_2017_-__Self-Ticketing_Processes.pdf _______________________________________________________________ Volunteer Sign Ups Pre-Tech Commitment (1 Job/Family) - Sign Up Here Tech Week Commitment (2 Jobs/Family) - Sign Up Starting Next Week
If anyone has any availability please volunteer for more than the 2 required jobs. Due to the smaller size of the cast there are going to be many gaps and we need to make sure the children are supervised backstage most importantly. Thank you. _______________________________________________________________ Bios - due LAST week, please submit IMMEDIATELY Every cast member is asked to submit a short bio that lets the audience know a little bit about them. There is no charge for submitting a bio and we want every cast member to have one. Requirements:
Use 50 words or less
Speak in the 3rd person ( no "I" Statements) - Use student's name/he/she/they.
Include age for children, "Adult" for over 21.
Name is in bold, character title(s) are in Italics
PLEASE put "Student Name" Charlie Brown Bio in the Subject Line
Please paste the bio into the body of the email -- instead of an attachment
EXAMPLE: Susan Marks- 10 (Little Red Headed Girl) This is Susan's third Encore production. Some of her favorite past roles include Sally (Charlie Brown) and Orphan (Oliver). Susan sings with the San Pedro Choir and plays on her school soccer team. In her spare time she loves to paint and jump rope. She hopes you enjoy the show! (50 words, exactly!) Bios for the Program are Due October 26th Email Bio to- [email protected] __________________________________________________________________
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule Thursday, Nov. 2 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Plan Ahead Thursday, Nov. 9 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Thursday, Nov. 16 Ticket Money Due 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Thursday, Nov. 23 No Rehearsal Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Friday, Dec 8 Call Time - 12pm Performance - 2pm Performance - 7pm
Saturday, Dec 9 Call Time - 5:30 Performance - 7:30
Sunday, Dec 10 Call Time - 1pm Performance - 3pm __________________________________________________________________ Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! __________________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember November 5 - Encore Gala! November 16 - Ticket Money Due December 4 - Tech Week Begins!!
Audition Prep Masterclass With Alison Schiller This class is for the actor looking to take the next step in professionalism in the audition room. We will focus on material, process, and in-room etiquette. You will receive acting guidance, feed back on your actor type in the professional world as well as suggestions on material to add to you repertoire.
Alison is a New York-based actor who has worked professionally in film, commercials and theater. She received the majority of her training from Otterbein University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Musical Theatre and Dance. In addition to acting, Alison works as a one-on-one coach in the college audition process and musical theatre technique with the goal of helping aspiring actors to find their strengths, find suitable material, and find their way to truthful, impactful storytelling. Friday November 3rd 6:30-9:00pm Encore Studios, 3555 Lomita Blvd Ste E, Torrance CA 90505 $100 Class limited to age 10 and up, 15 participants. Email Encore to sign up - [email protected] __________________________________
Tickets for our 8th Annual Fundraiser Gala are on sale here NOW! ENCORE's 8th Annual Gala - A Masquerade Ball Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 5:00pm Dalmatian-American Club of San Pedro 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731
We have some amazing specials and deals on our Gala this year. Individual Tickets are regularly $75 each, and a Table of 10 is $650 (When purchased before Oct. 31), but Encore Families can purchase a table for $500!!
Girls Night Out! Can't drag the hubby to yet another dress-up affair? Grab 4 girlfriends and get special deal. A group of 5 ladies including strawberries and champagne for only $300! No coupon code needed.
Costume Fittings Costumes fittings will happen during rehearsal, please make sure your child has seen the costumer before they leave on Thursday, but you do not need to do anything else. _______________________________________________________________
Updated information about the Parent Meeting ~ Please join us at Encore on October 26th at 11am to talk about ticketing, costumes, volunteering, and much more about the rest of the production! _______________________________________________________________ Bios - DUE THIS WEEK Every cast member is asked to submit a short bio that lets the audience know a little bit about them. There is no charge for submitting a bio and we want every cast member to have one. Requirements:
Use 50 words or less
Speak in the 3rd person ( no "I" Statements) - Use student's name/he/she/they.
Include age for children, "Adult" for over 21.
Name is in bold, character title(s) are in Italics
PLEASE put "Student Name" Charlie Brown Bio in the Subject Line
Please paste the bio into the body of the email -- instead of an attachment
EXAMPLE: Susan Marks- 10 (Little Red Headed Girl) This is Susan's third Encore production. Some of her favorite past roles include Sally (Charlie Brown) and Orphan (Oliver). Susan sings with the San Pedro Choir and plays on her school soccer team. In her spare time she loves to paint and jump rope. She hopes you enjoy the show! (50 words, exactly!) Bios for the Program are Due October 26th Email Bio to- [email protected] __________________________________________________________________
Rehearsal Schedule Thursday, Oct 26 Parent Meeting at 11am Bios Due Costume Fittings 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Plan Ahead Thursday, Nov. 2 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Monday, Dec 4 Tech Week Begins!!!! (More details to come) __________________________________________________________________ Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! __________________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember Oct. 26 - Costume Fittings ~ Parent Meeting @ 11am ~ Bios Due November 5 - Encore Gala!
Dear Charlie Brown Cast and Families, We hope you are all getting excited for the great pumpkin to come to town!! The show is coming along beautifully!! Check out the Facebook group to see a sneak peak of our awesome cast!! _____________________________________________________________________
Tickets for our 8th Annual Fundraiser Gala are on sale here NOW! ENCORE's 8th Annual Gala - A Masquerade Ball Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 5:00pm Dalmatian-American Club of San Pedro 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731
We have some amazing specials and deals on our Gala this year. Individual Tickets are regularly $75 each, and a Table of 10 is $650 (When purchased before Oct. 31), but Encore Families can purchase a table for $500!!
Girls Night Out! Can't drag the hubby to yet another dress-up affair? Grab 4 girlfriends and get special deal. A group of 5 ladies including strawberries and champagne for only $300! No coupon code needed.
The invitation is attached here to share!!
Gala_2017_Invitation.png _______________________________________________________________ Updated information about the Parent Meeting ~ Please join us at Encore on October 26th at 11am to talk about ticketing, costumes, volunteering, and much more about the rest of the production! _______________________________________________________________ Bios Every cast member is asked to submit a short bio that lets the audience know a little bit about them. There is no charge for submitting a bio and we want every cast member to have one. Requirements:
Use 50 words or less
Speak in the 3rd person ( no "I" Statements) - Use student's name/he/she/they.
Include age for children, "Adult" for over 21.
Name is in bold, character title(s) are in Italics
PLEASE put "Student Name" Charlie Brown Bio in the Subject Line
Please paste the bio into the body of the email -- instead of an attachment
EXAMPLE: Susan Marks- 10 (Little Red Headed Girl) This is Susan's third Encore production. Some of her favorite past roles include Sally (Charlie Brown) and Orphan (Oliver). Susan sings with the San Pedro Choir and plays on her school soccer team. In her spare time she loves to paint and jump rope. She hopes you enjoy the show! (50 words, exactly!) Bios for the Program are Due October 26th Email Bio to- [email protected] __________________________________________________________________
Rehearsal Schedule Thursday, Oct 19 Headshots 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Plan Ahead
Thursday, Oct 26 Parent Meeting at 11am Bios Due Costume Fittings 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Monday, Dec 4 Tech Week Begins!!!! (More details to come) __________________________________________________________________ Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! __________________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember Oct. 19 - Headshots Oct. 26 - Costume Fittings ~ Parent Meeting @ 11am ~ Bios Due November 5 - Encore Gala!
Have a wonderful week!! ENCORE Staff ENCORE South Bay
Tickets for our 8th Annual Fundraiser Gala are on sale here NOW! ENCORE's 8th Annual Gala - A Masquerade Ball Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 5:00pm Dalmatian-American Club of San Pedro 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731
We have some amazing specials and deals on our Gala this year. Individual Tickets are regularly $75 each, and a Table of 10 is $650 (When purchased before Oct. 31). Current families receive $25 off a single ticket or $150 off a full table of 10 when you use the Coupon Code EncoreFamily.
Girls Night Out! Can't drag the hubby to yet another dress-up affair? Grab 4 girlfriends and get special deal. A group of 5 ladies including strawberries and champagne for only $300! No coupon code needed.
The Invitation is attached available to send to your friends here! Gala_2017_Invitation.png _______________________________________________________________
Bios - are due Oct. 26 Every cast member is asked to submit a short bio that lets the audience know a little bit about them. There is no charge for submitting a bio and we want every cast member to have one. Requirements:
Use 50 words or less
Speak in the 3rd person ( no "I" Statements) - Use student's name/he/she/they.
Include age for children, "Adult" for over 21.
Name is in bold, character title(s) are in Italics
PLEASE put "Student Name" Into The Woods Jr. Bio in the Subject Line
Please paste the bio into the body of the email -- instead of an attachment
EXAMPLE: Susan Marks- 10 (Little Red Riding Hood) This is Susan's third Encore production. Some of her favorite past roles include Sally (Charlie Brown) and Orphan (Oliver). Susan sings with the San Pedro Choir and plays on her school soccer team. In her spare time she loves to paint and jump rope. She hopes you enjoy the show!(50 words, exactly!) Bios for the Program are Due October 26th Email Bio to- [email protected] ________________________________________________________________
Parent Meeting Parent meeting on October 26th, time TBD, at ENCORE. It will be about an hour, we will keep it as short as possible but we want to get everyone lots of information and a chance to ask questions. ________________________________________________________________
Rehearsal Schedule Thursday, Oct 12 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Friday, Oct 13 (Last Friday Rehearsal) 1:00-3:00pm -- Peanuts Gang -- Charlie Brown, Lucys, Sallys, Schroeder, Linus, Frieda/Peppermint Patty, Violet/Marcy, Little Red-Head Girl
Plan Ahead Thursday, Oct 19 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang (Headshots - 11-11:30am) ________________________________________________________
Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! ________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember Oct. 19 - Headshots Oct. 26 - Costume Fittings ~ Parent Meeting @ TBD ~ Bios Due November 5 - Encore Gala!
Dear Charlie Brown Cast and Families, We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and can't wait for another fun rehearsal in a few days! We look forward to seeing you all then!! __________________________________________________________________
Headshots Thursday, October 19thwe will take picture of each child from the shoulders up to use on their bio backer(more on that next week) to be showed on the wall during the performances/ performance weekend. You do not need to do anything special for this picture. All makeup/dressing up is optional. __________________________________________________________________
Rehearsal Schedule Thursday, Oct 5 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Friday, Oct 6 1:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Plan Ahead Thursday, Oct 12 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang
Friday, Oct 13 1:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang ________________________________________________________
Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! ________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember 10/19 - Headshots 10/26 - Costume Fittings ~ Parent Meeting @TBD ~ Bios Due
Dear Charlie Brown Cast and Families, Its already the 3rd week, time flies when we're having fun!!! We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!! __________________________________________________________________
Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! ________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember 10/19 - Headshots 10/26 - Costume Fittings ~ Parent Meeting @TBD ~ Bios Due
Dear Charlie Brown Cast and Families, Congratulations to the cast of You're a Good Man Charlie Brown!!! Please see the cast list here.Charlie_Brown_HS_2017_-_Cast_list_.pdf We are so excited for you all and look forward to another great rehearsal this week!! It will help you to learn your blocking more quickly if you plan to be familiar with the material we are covering before coming to rehearsal. _____________________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule Thursday - Sept 21 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals (Vocals & Dance for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”, and MAYBE Lucy & Kids & CB scene No.1 “And we’re walking”) 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang (Blocking Scenes- pages 1-2 “Linus & Charlie Brown”, Sally, “Schroeder and Kid#1”, Snoopy, No. 2a Sally “The past” pg 4-5, Scene No.2b “Before Lunch Hour” Charlie Brown Frieda & Violet pg5,) Friday - Sept 22 1:00-3:00pm - Charlie Brown, Schroeder, Linus, Lucy & Sally Vocals: Beethoven Day Plan Ahead Thursday - Sept 28 11:00-1:00pm - Snoopy’s Pals 11:00-3:00pm - Peanuts Gang Friday - Sept 29 1:00-3:00pm - Charlie Brown, Schroeder, Linus, Lucy & Sally ________________________________________________________ Facebook Group Join here to share pictures and hang out with your cast!! ________________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember 10/19 - Headshots 10/26 - Costume Fittings ~ Parent Meeting @TBD ~ Bios Due