We are finally here! Tech Week is upon us and it will be a very busy week, so please read below for some very important information.
First, we have a MANDATORY meeting at 2pm Sunday July 22 for the cast and at least 1 parent of everyone under the age of 18.
Upcoming Dates to Remember Sunday, July 22 9am -2pm Load In Sunday, July 22 2:00pm - All-cast/Parent Meeting
Sunday, July 29 6:30 pm ( approx) - Load Out ** Remember every cast member must participate in all of load in or load out after strike.** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LOYALTY DISCOUNT OPTIONS!! We always offer a Loyalty discount for current families who enroll in the next show before the current show ends, and this is no exception!! However, this year we have 2 options! If you register for any of our Fall shows ( The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, or Lion King Jr) before Sunday July 1 at 11:59pm you can qualify for ONE of the following.
OPTION 1. Enroll now and pay a $100 non-refundable deposit and you will receive $75 Loyalty Discount be applied to the remaining tuition which is due at the end of August. You must send an email [email protected] to exercise this option.
OPTION 2 - If you are one of the first 15 to enroll and pay in full for The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, or Lion King Jr (or first one of the first 5 for A Series of Unfortunate Events and Scrooge) you can instead choose our Audition Workshop with both Encore Creative team AND some Industry professionals to help you prepare for your auditions in the fall. (Normally valued at $150!) This workshop will be held in July to give you plenty of time to prepare! You can take advantage of this option by enrolling directly here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Volunteering Please sign up for your 2 tech week jobs here, if you were not able to complete a pre-tech job please sign up for 3 jobs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DVDs
We will be having a professional videographer document the show, and will be taking orders for the DVD beginning at the meeting on Sunday. DVDs are $35 each and take about a month to arrive. If you have a credit card on file, we will charge it automatically. If not, you MUST bring a check or call the office with a credit card number. NO CASH accepted! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Remember to Bring
Please pack food and water for yourself as needed, leaving during rehearsal is not allowed. Dry, non-staining snacks are great to keep on hand during long rehearsals.
Neutral colored under clothing ( tank top and shorts) to go under your costume for quick changes
Rubbermaid Container with a lid to put all of your stuff in so it doesn't get lost in the dressing room
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are still in need of some more donations for the Concession stand. If you can donate any of the following, please bring them to the theatre and leave them in the lobby. Thank you for your support!!
24-pack cases of coke 24-pack boxes sour punch straws (red)
24- pack cases of diet coke 12 -pack boxes of oreos
24-packs of sprite 12 -pack boxes Famous Amos cookies
24-34 pack cases of water 12 -pack boxes Mothers cookies multi packs
50-pack cases of chips, classic flavor variety 1.5L bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon
multi pack cases of peanut m&ms 1.5L bottles of Malbec
multi pack pack cases of regular m&ms 1.5L bottles of Chardonnay
Multi pack boxes of chocolate candy bar variety Multi pack boxes of Skittles/Starburst variety
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TECH WEEK SCHEDULE - MANDATORY (NO ABSENCES!!!) Sunday, July 22nd PARENT MEETING @ 2pm 9am-2pm - LOAD IN at the Warner Grand Theatre 2pm-10pm - Tech Rehearsal ENTIRE CAST *** Younger Kids will be dismissed by 9pm. (Except Gingy)
Monday, July 23rd 4pm-10pm - Dress Rehearsal ENTIRE CAST *** Younger Kids will be dismissed by 9pm. (Except Gingy)
Tuesday, July 24th 4pm-10pm - Dress Rehearsal ENTIRE CAST *** Younger Kids will be dismissed by 9pm. (Except Gingy)
Wednesday, July 25th 4pm-10pm - Dress Rehearsal ENTIRE CAST *** Younger Kids will be dismissed by 9pm. (Except Gingy)
Thursday, July 26th 4pm-10pm - Dress Rehearsal ENTIRE CAST *** Younger Kids will be dismissed by 9pm. (Except Gingy)
Saturday, July 28th 12pm - Calltime for those with microphones 12:30pm Caltime for those without microphones 2pm & 7:30pm Performances ***CAST MUST STAY BETWEEN PERFORMANCES
Sunday, July 29th 12pm - ENTIRE CAST Calltime 2pm Performance Strike - ENTIRE CAST MUST STAY for 2 hours and help tear down the set, clean-up etc.
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ENCORE Staff ENCORE South Bay
July 11, 2018
Dear ShrekCast and Families, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ticket $$ was Due on June 21 If you have paid your mandatory ticket fee, by now you should have received confirmation of your ticket membership and can start redeeming your tickets. If you have paid and not received confirmation, please let the office know ASAP and what section membership you would like. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summer Campsare in full swing! We still have openings in our Beauty & the Beast, Jr. camp at the Warner Grand from July 30-August 10! Continue the fun of Shrek by coming to camp the following 2 weeks! Invite a friend and receive a $75 discount! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Upcoming Dates to Remember Sunday, July 22nd @ 2:00pm - All-cast/Parent Meeting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Links to IMPORTANT Information! Links to the Performance Schedule, the Self-ticketing information and the Seating Map, as well as to all past newsletters can be found here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rehearsal Schedule Thursday, July 12th Location : Warner Grand 478 W 6th St San Pedro CA 90731 4:30-5:30: Storybook Kids 5:30-6:30: Guards 6:30-7:30: Fairy Tale Creatures 7:30-9:30: Skeletons+Donkey, Rat Tappers+Fiona, Duloc Dancers (No Storybook Kids)
Saturday, July 14th Location : Encore 3555 Lomita Blvd Ste. E Torrance CA 90505 5:00-6:30: Duloc Dancers (No Storybook Kids) 6:30-8:00: Rat Tappers with Fiona 8:00-9:00: Skeletons with Donkey Tuesday, July 17th Location : Encore 3555 Lomita Blvd Ste. E Torrance CA 90505 6-9:30pm Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Fairytale Creatures, Captain of the Guard
Thursday, July 19th Location : Warner Grand 478 W 6th St San Pedro CA 90731 4:30-5:30pm Fairytale Creatures 5:30-9:30pm ENTIRE CAST
***Please note the schedule change for this weeks rehearsal and that we are at Dalmatian club this week.*** --------------------------- Thursday, June 14th Location : Dalmatian Club 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731 5:00-8:00pm ALL CAST MEMBERS 8:00-9:00pmDance Review ( Tapping Rats, Duloc, Skeletons) *** There will not be an official dinner break, but please bring food to eat ( in the lobby) when you are not working on stage*** ~~~From 5-8pm will be an attempt to piece through the show, while casts will be alternated scenes will not be run twice if possible. Maya and Jared know it will be bumpy, but please come prepared to run the show. Plan Ahead Thursday, June 21st Location: Warner Grand 478 W 6th St San Pedro CA 90731 4:30-6:00pm Storybook Kids 4:30-6:00pm Three Blind Mice 6:00-7:00pm Happy People 7:00-8:30pm Fairytale Creatures 7:00-8:30pm Duloc Dancers 6:30-8:30pm Shrek, Donkey, Fiona 8:30-9:30 Skeletons/Donkey
Thursday June 28th ****NO REHEARSAL**** Come See Hunchback of Notre Dame!! Get discount tickets from your cast members in the show!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tickets - Due June 21 Please read through the ticketing document here and let us know if you have any questions. The charge is on your account and can be paid anytime. If not paid before the 21st the card on file will be charged and your membership will be issued at that time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Upcoming Dates to Remember TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 21 - Ticket fees Due --
You may not receive a newsletter every week, if you do not see a schedule sometimes it will be in past newsletters and/or on Facebook.
If you can sew we are looking for sewing help for our Hunchback costumes and it would count as a pre-tech job towards your Shrek volunteering commitment, too!! Please send an email to [email protected] if you are interested.
Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Don't miss a fun evening and a chance to perform with your cast mates. The Shrek cast will be doing Freak Flag and Regiment 1.
****Tickets will go up $10 ea. Friday at 11:59pm to accommodate late catering changes**** ___________________________________________________
Snacks for Sale During rehearsal breaks there will be chips, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, and small water bottles available for purchase. Everything is $1 (some items will come 2 for $1). All items must be paid for at time of receipt in cash. When we are at the Warner Grand all food must be consumed and disposed of in the lobby. ______________________________________________________________ Links Shrek Facebook Upcoming productions to come see at Encore Seussical Home School -- June 8 and 9 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. ___________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, May 31st Location: Warner Grand 478 W 6th St San Pedro CA 90731 4:30-6:00pm Storybook Kids 4:30-6:00pm Three Blind Mice 6:00-7:00pm Guards 5:30-6:30pm Fiona, Teen Fiona, Young Fiona 6:30-8:00pm Fairytale Creatures 6:30-8:30pm Shrek, Donkey, Fiona 8:00-9:30 Tap Dancing Rats Dancers
Thursday, June 7th Location: Warner Grand 478 W 6th St San Pedro CA 90731
4:30-6:00pm Storybook Kids 4:30-6:00pm Three Blind Mice 6:00-7:00pm Happy People 7:00-8:30pm Fairytale Creatures 7:00-8:30pm Duloc Dancers 6:30-8:30pm Shrek, Donkey, Fiona 8:30-9:30 Tap Dancing Rats Dancers
Thursday, June 14th Location : Dalmatian Club 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731 4:30-6:00pm Storybook Kids 6:00-7:30pm Guards 7:30-9:00pm Fairytale Creatures
Thursday, June 21st Location: Warner Grand 478 W 6th St San Pedro CA 90731
Thursday June 28th ****NO REHEARSAL**** Come See Hunchback of Notredame!! Get discount tickets from your cast members in the show!!
____________________________________________________ Upcoming Dates to Remember TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show June 21 - Ticket fees Due
Dear Shrek Cast and Families, We are very excited to release the Performance Schedule!! Thank you all for working so hard, we are looking forward to another fantastic and fun production!!
Click here for the schedule, self ticketing information document, and map to help you process your tickets when you are ready! Please note you cannot start redeeming your tickets until you have been issued a membership, which happens after you have paid your mandatory ticketing fee. Please read through the ticketing document and let us know if you have any questions by emailing [email protected]. The charge is on your account and can be paid anytime. If not paid before June 21 the card on file will be charged and your Section C membership will be issued at that time.
Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Do you have a special song, dance, or talent you would like to share?? Check out the flyer (from a previous email) for details on submitting an audition video!! We will choose 3-5 acts to perform. (There will be preference given to group numbers) Click here to buy your tickets. ___________________________________________________
Snacks for Sale During rehearsal breaks there will be chips, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, and small water bottles available for purchase. Everything is $1 (some items will come 2 for $1). All items must be paid for at time of receipt in cash. When we are at the Warner Grand all food must be consumed and disposed of in the lobby. ______________________________________________________________ Links Shrek Facebook Upcoming productions to come see at Encore Drowsy Chaperone-- May 18 and 19 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. Seussical Home School -- June 8 and 9 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. ___________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule
Technical difficulties, we apologize if you receive this newsletter twice or more/late. Please note there are no attachments with this service and the links may not work.
This week's rehearsal will be at TAPER AVE. ELEMENTARY 1824 N Taper Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731 See you all there in the auditorium! Thank you all for being so flexible with the changes in location!!
Congratulations to the Skeleton Dancers!! You will find your name listed under the May 17 schedule below. ____________________________________________________
Bios - ARE LATE -- Please submit you have not done so already ____________________________________________________
Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Do you have a special song, dance, or talent you would like to share?? Check out the flyer for details on submitting an audition video!! We will choose 3-5 acts to perform. (There will be preference given to group numbers) Click here to buy your tickets. ___________________________________________________
Snacks for Sale During rehearsal breaks there will be chips, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, and small water bottles available for purchase. Everything is $1 (some items will come 2 for $1). All items must be paid for at time of receipt in cash. When we are at the Warner Grand all food must be consumed and disposed of in the lobby. ______________________________________________________________ Links Shrek Facebook Upcoming productions to come see at Encore Drowsy Chaperone-- May 18 and 19 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. Seussical Home School -- June 8 and 9 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. ___________________________________________________
Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, May 10th Location: Taper Ave Elementary Auditorium - 1824 N Taper Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731
4:30-6:00pm Storybook Kids 5:30-7:00pm Guards 6:00-9:00pm Shrek, Donkey, Fiona 7:00-9:00pm Fairytale Creatures Everyone must be picked up by 9pm -- Please do not be late for pick up
Thursday, May 17th Location Dalmatian Club- (1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731)
4:30-6:00pm Storybook Kids 5:30-7:00pm Guards/Happy People 6:30-8:00pm Fairytale Creatures 6:00-9:00pm Shrek, Donkey, Fiona 8:00-9:30 Skeleton Dancers (Izzy D, Chloe S, Lori K, Jill B, Alexis S, Mila K, Mara D, Renee S, Maya D, Lori H, Iris S, Maya R, Joelle L, Brent J)
There are several people who were at rehearsal who did not get measured by our Costumer, Tamara last night. There were also several Cast Members who added an extra conflict. She starts a new job on Monday and needs to get measurements of as much of the cast as possible before then. She will be at “Hunchback” rehearsal at ENCORE Studios this Saturday (May 5th) from 2-6pm. Please go and get measured by her if you missed rehearsal or if you did not go into the other room last night to get measured. Please reply to this email and let us know what time you can be there on Saturday.
ENCORE Studios is Located at 3555 Lomita Blvd., Suite E, Torrance CA, 90505
We are at Dalmatian Club this week. Also, make up head shots will be tomorrow so please check in with Jodi if you did not take a picture previously. And last but not least, please submit your bio!
Bios Due - May 3 --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 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 or Adult if over 21.
Name is in bold, character title(s) are in Italics
PLEASE put "Student Name" Shrek 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!)
Snacks for Sale During rehearsal breaks there will be chips, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, and small water bottles available for purchase. Everything is $1 (some items will come 2 for $1). All items must be paid for at time of receipt in cash. When we are at the Warner Grand all food must be consumed and disposed of in the lobby.
______________________________________________________________ Links Shrek Facebook Upcoming productions to come see at Encore Drowsy Chaperone-- May 18 and 19 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. Seussical Home School -- June 8 and 9 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. ___________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule
May 3rd Location: Dalmatian Club- (1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731) Make Up Headshots Day & Bios are Due! 4:30-5:30pm- Storybook Kids 4:30-6pm- Guards 5:30-6pm- Happy People 6-8pm- Fairytale Creatures 8-9:30pm- Skeleton Dancers ****** 8-9:30pm- Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
******will be for make up auditions for those who missed last week, as well as tapping rats auditions (same group as skeletons audition). Everyone will not need to stay that whole time frame, you will be released as you finish your auditions. If you have any interest in auditioning for the Tapping Rats, please bring your tap shoes. If you would not like to audition to be a tapping rat you do not have to.
Upcoming Dates to Remember May 3 - Bios Due AND Makeup Headshots TBD - Costume Fittings TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show June 21 - Ticket fees Due
Snacks for Sale During rehearsal breaks there will be chips, cookies, granola bars, fruit snacks, and small water bottles available for purchase. Everything is $1 (some items will come 2 for $1). All items must be paid for at time of receipt in cash. When we are at the Warner Grand all food must be consumed and disposed of in the lobby. ___________________________________________________
Encore Food Drive In support of El Camino College Community's Child Volunteer Center Encore is joining Leadership Torrance and we have placed a box in the lobby where you can place donations. Lets fill it up!! Please see the attached flyer for more information. Everything will be donated on May 25.
___________________________________________________ Bios Due - May 3 Every cast member is asked to submit a short bio that lets the audience know a little bit about them. There is no charge 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 or Adult if over 21.
Name is in bold, character title(s) are in Italics
PLEASE put "Student Name" Shrek 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!)
Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Encore's Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be Sunday June 3rd. Come out for a fun dinner, talent show, and showcase of 2017-2018 performances. It's a great evening spent with all of your friends. Click here to buy your tickets and attached is more information. ____________________________________________________ Facebook Group***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond! Look out for videos to help you practice at home, too! ___________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule
April 26th- NO REHEARSAL!! Come see "Taming of the Shrew" at 7:30pm. Tickets are only $20 for Shrek Castmembers. Check on Facebook for cast members to get your tickets from. ***The Show will Sell Out! Tickets MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!***
May 3rd Location: Dalmatian Club- (1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731) Make Up Headshots Day & Bios are Due! 4:30-5:30pm- Storybook Kids 4:30-6pm- Guards 5:30-6pm- Happy People 6-8pm- Fairytale Creatures 8-9:30pm- Skeleton Dancers 8-9:30pm- Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
Upcoming Dates to Remember May 3 - Bios Due AND Makeup Headshots TBD - Costume Fittings TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show June 21 - Ticket fees Due -- ENCORE Staff ENCORE South Bay
We are back at the Warner Grand this week, see you there!! ___________________________________________________
Encore Food Drive In support of El Camino College Community's Child Volunteer Center Encore is joining Torrance Leadership and we have placed a box in the lobby where you can place donations. Lets fill it up!! Please see the attached flyer for more information. Everything will be donated on May 25. ___________________________________________________
Cast Groups Update The following people have been added to the "Happy People" Ensemble Group. Brent Jasso, Amy Gatdula, Joelle Lewis, Briana Baker, Chloe Sohngen, Iris Sura, Anahlyn Mathews, Karina Spruth, Beth Sohngen, Grace Hebert, Lori Hashi, Grace Monaghan, Isabel Delgadillo, Alexis Smith
The following people have been added to the
"Guards" Ensemble Group
Mara Delgadillo, Lori Ketkar, Tyler O'Bryan, Margaret Capalia, Brent Jasso, Isabel Zuniga, Serita Richardson, Julene Spinosa
Please come to these Ensemble groups as well as your other Ensemble Groups.
___________________________________________________ Bios Due - May 3 Every cast member is asked to submit a short bio that lets the audience know a little bit about them. There is no charge 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 or Adult if over 21.
Name is in bold, character title(s) are in Italics
PLEASE put "Student Name" Shrek 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!)
Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Encore's 11th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be Sunday June 3rd. Come out for a fun dinner, talent show, and showcase of 2017-2018 performances. It's a great evening spent with all of your friends. Click here to buy your tickets and attached is more information. ____________________________________________________ Facebook Group***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond! Look out for videos to help you practice at home, too! ___________________________________________________ This Week's Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, April 19th
Location : Warner Grand Theatre (478 W. 6th St. San Pedro CA 90731)
4:30-5:30pm- Storybook Kids 4:30-6pm- Guards 6-8pm- Fairytale Creatures 8-9:30pm- Skeleton Dancers-- Please stay 8-9:30 to audition for Skeleton Dancers: Briana Baker, Jillian Brock, Margaret Capalia, Izzy Delgadillo, Maya Delgadillo, Bella Gomez, Iris Sura, Lori Hashi, Brent Jasso, Joelle Lewis, Maya Richardson, Alexis Smith, Chloe Sohngen, Katyana Spruth, Renee Sura, Mara Delgadillo, Lori Ketkar, Amy Gatdula 8-9:30pm-Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
Plan Ahead April 26th- NO REHEARSAL!! Come see "Taming of the Shrew" at 7:30pm. Tickets are only $20 for Shrek Castmembers. ***The Show will Sell Out! Tickets MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE!***
May 3rd Location: Dalmatian Club- (1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731) Make Up Headshots Day & Bios are Due! 4:30-5:30pm- Storybook Kids 4:30-6pm- Guards 5:30-6pm- Happy People 6-8pm- Fairytale Creatures 8-9:30pm- Skeleton Dancers 8-9:30pm- Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
Upcoming Dates to Remember May 3 - Bios Due AND Makeup Headshots TBD - Costume Fittings TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show June 21 - Ticket fees Due
See you at Dalmatian Club this week. It's Headshots Day!!!
*** VERY IMPORTANT ***
The following people have been added to the "Happy People" Ensemble Group. Brent Jasso, Amy Gatdula, Joelle Lewis, Briana Baker, Chloe Sohngen, Iris Sura, Anahlyn Mathews, Karina Spruth, Beth Sohngen, Grace Hebert, Lori Hashi, Grace Monaghan, Isabel Delgadillo, Alexis Smith
The following people have been added to the
"Guards" Ensemble Group
Mara Delgadillo, Lori Ketkar, Tyler O'Bryan, Margaret Capalia, Brent Jasso, Isabel Zuniga, Serita Richardson, Julene Spinosa
Starting tomorrow, come to these Ensemble groups as well as your other Ensemble Groups. Please email [email protected], to let us know if you will be there.
Headshots Headshots are this week during rehearsal. It is a picture from the chest up that will be on the wall during your performances. You do not need to dress up, or do your hair differently but you are welcome to if you like, please just make sure you are still able to rehearse. ____________________________________________________
Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Encore's 11th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be Sunday June 3rd. Come out for a fun dinner, talent show, and showcase of 2017-2018 performances. It's a great evening spent with all of your friends. Click here to buy your tickets and attached is more information. ____________________________________________________ Facebook Group***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond! Look out for videos to help you practice at home, too! ___________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, April 12
Location : Dalmatian Club 4:30-5:30: Happy People 5:30-7:00: Guards 7:00-7:30: DINNER BREAK 7:30-9:30: Fairy Tale Creatures, Fiona, Shrek, Donkey __________________________________________________
Upcoming Dates to Remember April 12 - Headshots May 3 - Bios Due AND Makeup Headshots TBD - Costume Fittings TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show
Hope you have a great week, see you all in a couple days!! Please note that next week April 10th we will be back at Dalmatian Club. ____________________________________________________
Co-Op Fees - Due Apr. 7 - THIS WEEKEND We will charge the card on file on the 7th if we have not heard of any alternative plans of payment, ads sold etc. Please see attachments for more details or let us know if you have any questions. ____________________________________________________
Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Encore's 11th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be Sunday June 3rd. Come out for a fun dinner, talent show, and showcase of 2017-2018 performances. It's a great evening spent with all of your friends. Click here to buy your tickets and attached is more information. ____________________________________________________ Facebook Group***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond! Look out for videos to help you practice at home, too! ___________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, April 5
Location : Warner Grand Theatre 4:30-5:45 - Storybook kids (430-5: rat dance/5-530: Happy people vocals) 5:00-5:45 - Happy People 5:45-6:30 - Guards 6:30-8 - Fairy Tale Creatures 6:30-9:30 - Fiona, Shrek, Donkey, Farquaad
Thursday, April 12 Location : Dalmatian Club TBD ____________________________________________________
Upcoming Dates to Remember April 7 - Co-Op Fees Due April 12 - Headshots May 3 - Bios Due AND Makeup Headshots TBD - Costume Fittings TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show June 21 - Ticket fees Due
We hope you are all having a great spring break -- or looking forward to it starting soon!! ____________________________________________________ Spaghetti Dinner - Sun. June 3 Encore's 11th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be Sunday June 3rd. Come out for a fun dinner, talent show, and showcase of 2017-2018 performances. It's a great evening spent with all of your friends. Click here to buy your tickets and attached is more information. ____________________________________________________
Co-Op Fees - Due Apr. 7 (Next Saturday) We will charge the card on file on the 7th if we have not heard of any alternative plans of payment, ads sold etc. Please see attachments for more details or let us know if you have any questions.
____________________________________________________ Facebook Group: ***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond! Look out for videos to help you practice at home, too!
4:30-5:45 Storybook Kids (430-5: Rat Dance/5-530: Happy People Vocals) 5:00-5:45 Happy People 5:45-6:30 Guards 6:30-8:00 Fairy Tale Creatures 6:30-9:30 Fiona, Shrek, Donkey ____________________________________________________
Upcoming Dates to Remember April 7 - Co-Op Fees Due April 12 - Headshots May 3 - Bios Due AND Makeup Headshots TBD - Costume Fittings TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show June 21 - Ticket fees Due
Thank you for your flexibility with the the location change these past 2 weeks!
Please note the slight change to the schedule this week, 3 blind mice are no longer called later in the evening.
We are BACK at The Warner Grand Theatre this week and next! ____________________________________________________
Co-Op Fees due no later than April 7th. We will charge the card on file on the 7th if we have not heard of any alternative plans of payment. Please see Attachments for more details. ____________________________________________________ Facebook Group: ***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond! ___________________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule Thursday, March 22
Location : Warner Grand Theatre
4:30-5:30: Storybook kids (430-5: Rat Dance/5-530: Happy People vocals) 5:00-5:30: Happy People (Vocals for beginning) 5:30-6:30: Entire Cast: Finale Vocals Review/Duloc Vocals 6:30-7:30: Fairy Tale Creatures Review: Freak Flag 7:30-8:00: Dragon Vocals 8:00-8:30: Fionas 7:30-9:15: Leads: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Farquaad
PLAN AHEAD
Thursday, March 29
Location : Warner Grand Theatre
4:30-5:45 Storybook Kids (430-5: Rat Dance/5-530: Happy People Vocals) 5:00-5:45 Happy People 5:45-6:30 Guards 6:30-8:00 Fairy Tale Creatures 6:30-9:30 Fiona, Shrek, Donkey ____________________________________________________
Upcoming Dates to Remember April 7 - Co-Op Fees Due
April 12 - Headshots
May 3 - Bios Due AND Makeup Headshots TBD - Costume Fittings TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show June 21 - Ticket fees Due
We are thrilled with the great start you all made last week and can't wait to continue making great progress. Your hard work and dedication will pay off!
Please note the location for this week. Rehearsal March 15th will be at Dalmatian American Club 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731 _______________________________________________________
Co-Op Fees have now been added to your family account. Payment is due no later than April 7th. We will charge your card on file if not paid before this date. We welcome any ads you sell to businesses in lieu of paying the co-op fee, and will accept payments via telephone from a business. Be sure to let them know that you should receive the credit. Any payments that come in from an outside business ad AFTER we have charged your card will be placed on your account as a credit to be used for tickets or other options. See Attachments for more details. _______________________________________________________ Facebook Group: ***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond! ___________________________________________________ Upcoming Rehearsal Schedules
Please note the change of location for this week and next. Rehearsal March 8th and March 15th will be at Dalmatian American Club 639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731
And, your cast list is here(attached, but please still read the whole email)!! Congratulations!! We cannot wait to begin rehearsing and working hard with every single one of you!!
*** Please note multiple people have checked this cast list, but we are preparing it as fast as possible to get it to you and given the complexity an error could have occurred. We appreciate your courtesy in bringing questions or concerns to our attention via email or phone call. Please note we will not be back in the office until tomorrow morning, but we are happy to answer questions! _________________________________________
EVERY WEEK We need every cast member to bring the following:
A binder in which to put your script
A PENCIL (NOT a pen) and a highlighter
A water bottle with plenty of water/ snack if you would like
Clothing you can move comfortably in (girls, if you wear a dress or skirt, please wear shorts under it.
CLOSED-TOED shoes!! (NO sandals or flip flops! Jazz shoes are great, but tennis shoes will work.)
Sign In/Sign Out sheet
Please be sure to Sign In and Out at every Rehearsal!
Cast members under the age of 13 MUST be signed in and out by an Adult!
Now is the time to update your contact information, and if you have a child who now has a phone number or email and you would like them to receive updates you can add that as well
_________________________________________ Facebook Group: ***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond!
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Refer-A-Friend
We still have room for more cast members!!! Shows are always more fun with friends (Or your Parents!!!). We have a $75 referral credit for each BRAND NEW family you bring to ENCORE, that registers for a show. Even though the cast list is out, the ensemble still has openings and there will be small parts, lines, and moments that will be handed out throughout the show. _________________________________________ Rehearsal Schedule March 8 Location: Dalmatian American Club 639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731 4:30 - 7 -ENTIRE CAST 7 - 7:30 - Dinner Break 7:30 - 9:30 - Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Lord Farquaad, Capt. of the Guard, Fairy Tales Creatures
March 15 Location: Dalmatian American Club Times : TBD
March 22 Location : Warner Grand Theatre Times : TBD
March 29 Location : Warner Grand Theatre Times : TBD _________________________________________
It's Rehearsal Time!!! The Cast List will be out as soon as we can. We have a TON of talent in this Cast, and it makes this process VERY difficult!
This week and at EVERY rehearsal, please do not forget:
A binder for your script
A PENCIL (NOT a pen) and a highlighter
A water bottle with plenty of water/ snack if you would like (However, no food is allowed in the Theatre, it must be eaten in the Lobby)
Clothing you can move comfortably in (girls, if you wear a dress or skirt, please wear shorts under it.
CLOSED-TOED shoes!! (NO sandals or flip flops! Jazz shoes are great, but tennis shoes will work.)
Sign In/Sign Out sheet
Please be sure to Sign In and Out at every Rehearsal!
Cast members under the age of 13 MUST be signed in and out by an Adult!
Tomorrow's Sign In Sheet will have a spot to check your Contact Phone #. We need the best number for you to be reached.
Teenagers with phones can also add their phone numbers and emails so they can stay up to date too.
Facebook Group: ***Check Back Often!!!*** We have a private Shrek Facebook Group specifically for our Shrek Cast and Parents! This is a great way to get info, share pics, set up car pools, and bond!
Refer-A-Friend
We still have room for more cast members!!! Shows are always more fun with friends (Or your Parents!!!). We have a $75 referral credit for each BRAND NEW family you bring to ENCORE, that registers for a show.
This Week's Rehearsal Schedule March 1st 4:30-6pm - ENTIRE CAST 6-6:30pm - Dinner Break 6:30-9:30pm- All "Fairy Tale Creature" Callbacks
Location: Warner Grand Theatre 478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731