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Weekly Newsletters - Shrek


July 19, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 
 
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.** 
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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 Admin@EncoreSouthBay.org 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.
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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. 
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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!
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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
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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)


Friday, July 27th
5:00pm - ENTIRE CAST Calltime
7:30pm - Performance
 
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 Shrek Cast and Families, 
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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.

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Summer Camps are 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!
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
Sunday, July 22nd @ 2:00pm - All-cast/Parent Meeting    
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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.    
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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

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ENCORE Staff
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ENCORE South Bay

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June 12, 2018 UPDATE

​Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 
 
***Please note the schedule change for this weeks rehearsal and that we are at WARNER GRAND this week June 14***


We apologize for the confusion!!

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June 12, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 

***Please note the schedule change for this weeks rehearsal and that we are at Dalmatian club this week.***
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Thursday, June 14th
Location : Dalmatian Club 1639 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731
5:00-8:00pm ALL CAST MEMBERS
8:00-9:00pm Dance 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!!
 
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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. 
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting
 June 21 - Ticket fees Due
   
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ENCORE Staff
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ENCORE South Bay

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May 29, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 
 
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 Admin@EncoreSouthBay.org if you are interested. 
 
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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. 
 
Click here to buy your tickets.   

****Tickets will go up $10 ea. Friday at 11:59pm to accommodate late catering changes****
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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. 
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Links
Shrek Facebook
Upcoming productions to come see at Encore
Seussical Home School -- June 8 and 9 @ RHCC Comm. Ctr. 
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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 

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 Notredame!! Get discount tickets from your cast members in the show!!
 
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting
June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show 
 June 21 - Ticket fees Due
 
 

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May 23, 2018

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 Admin@EncoreSouthBay.org.  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.  
 


ENCORE Staff
​
ENCORE South Bay

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May 15, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 
 
Congratulations to the Skeleton Dancers!! You will find your name listed under the May 17 schedule below. 
 
For this week/ May 17-- Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona are no longer called from 6-9p. 
 
Next week, the 24th, the location of rehearsal will be at Encore, 3555 Lomita Blvd Ste E Torrance CA 90505
 
Come see Drowsy Chaperone this weekend!! Check with any of your cast mates in the show for discount tickets!! 
 
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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.  
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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. 
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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. 
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Rehearsal Schedule

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
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)
 
Thursday, May 24th
Location : ENCORE Studios  3555 Lomita Blvd Ste E Torrance CA 90505
COSTUME FITTINGS
4:30-6:00pm Storybook Kids
5:30-7:00pm Guards
5:30-6:30pm Fiona, Teen Fiona, Young Fiona
6:30-8:30pm Fairytale Creatures
6:00-8:30pm Shrek, Donkey
8:00-9:30 Skeleton Dancers (Izzy, Chloe, Lori K, Jill B, Alexis S, Mila, Mara D, ReneeS, Maya D, Lori H, Iris S, Maya R, Joelle L, Brent W.)
 
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
 
TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting
June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show 
 June 21 - Ticket fees Due
 

All the best,
ENCORE Staff
 
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May 10, 2018

​Dear Shrek Cast and Families,
 
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. 
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Bios - ARE LATE -- Please submit you have not done so already
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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.  
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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. 
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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. 
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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)
 
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
 
TBD - All-cast/Parent Meeting
June 3 - ENCORE Spaghetti Dinner & Talent Show 
June 21 - Ticket fees Due

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ENCORE Staff
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ENCORE South Bay

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May 4, 2018

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


Thank You,


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ENCORE Staff
​
ENCORE South Bay

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May 2, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families,

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! 

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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
  • Email it to Bios@EncoreSouthBay.org --- please do not reply to this email
  • 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!)
 
Bios for the Program are Due May 3
Email Bio to- Bios@ENCORESouthBay.org

 
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. 

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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. 
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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.

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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

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ENCORE Staff
ENCORE South Bay

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April 25, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families,


No rehearsal this week, hope to see you at Taming of the Shrew!! 

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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. 
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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. 

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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
  • Email it to Bios@EncoreSouthBay.org --- please do not reply to this email
  • 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!)
 
Bios for the Program are Due May 3
Email Bio to- Bios@ENCORESouthBay.org

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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. 
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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!
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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

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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
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ENCORE Staff
ENCORE South Bay

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April 18, 2018

​Dear Shrek Cast and Families,


We are back at the Warner Grand this week, see you there!! 
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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. 
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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. 

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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
  • Email it to Bios@EncoreSouthBay.org --- please do not reply to this email
  • 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!)
 
Bios for the Program are Due May 3
Email Bio to- Bios@ENCORESouthBay.org

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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. 
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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!
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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

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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

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April 11, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families,

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 Admin@ENCORESouthBay.org, to let us know if you will be there.

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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. 
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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!
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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
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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 

June 21 - Ticket fees Due

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ENCORE Staff
ENCORE South Bay

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April 3, 2018

​Dear Shrek Cast and Families,

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.
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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
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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

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ENCORE Staff
ENCORE South Bay

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March 27, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families,


We hope you are all having a great spring break -- or looking forward to it starting soon!! 
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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!

___________________________________________________
Rehearsal Schedule

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
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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

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ENCORE Staff
ENCORE South Bay

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March 20, 2018

​Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 

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!
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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
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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


ENCORE Staff
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ENCORE South Bay

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March 14, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 


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 
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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. 
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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

March 15

Location: Dalmatian American Club 

4:30-5:30 Guards
4:30-5:30 Storybook Kids
5:30-6:00 Entire cast
6:00-7:00 Fairy Tale Creatures
7:00-7:30 Dinner Break
7:30-9:00 Shrek, Fiona, Donkey
7:30-8:15 Dragon
8:15-9:30  3 Blind Mice

March  22

Location : Warner Grand Theatre
4:30-5:30 Storybook Kids 5:00-5:30 Happy People 5:30-:630 Entire Cast: Finale 6:30-7:30 Fairy Tale Creatures 7:30-9:00 Shrek, Fiona, Donkey 7:30-8:15 Dragon 8:15-9:00 3 Blind Mice

March 29

Location : Warner Grand Theatre

4:30-5:45 Storybook Kids
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
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
April 7 - Co-Op Fees Due

April 12 - Headshots

May 3 - Makeup Headshots

TBD -  Bios Due

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

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March 6, 2018

​Dear Shrek Cast and Families, 


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!
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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! 

_________________________________________

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. 
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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
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Important Upcoming Dates
April 7  Co-op Fees Due


ENCORE Staff
​
ENCORE South Bay

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February 28, 2018

Dear Shrek Cast and Families,
 
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



ENCORE Staff
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ENCORE South Bay



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