Director's Notes

This will come home as a hard copy and in an email each week and posted here!

 Please read them carefully to keep updated on all that is happening!

IT’S SHOW WEEK!!!

DIRECTOR’S NOTES FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3RD-7TH: 

• All cast, crew, CSA & student directors are called every day this week!

•  Please remember there are no conflicts during Show Week! 

• All cast members should bring in their ditty bags, show shoes, socks, tights, etc.

• BUY SHOW TICKETS PLEASE! LET’S SELL OUT THESE SHOWS!  BUY TICKETS TICKET LETTER WITH DETAILS HERE:  Ticket Sales Letter

• Please remember to send in a bag of fun-size candy for our break-a-legs & water!

• Details here: Break-a-leg Letter

• WE NEED YOU! WE REALLY NEED HELP WITH THE DESSERT THEATRE KIDS! Please sign-up to help for show week! Parent Volunteer Sign-up Link

• Please sign up & bring in ingredients, for our Dessert Theatre Fundraiser! Thank you SO much to all who signed up! Turn in at office!Dessert Ingredients Link

REMINDER OF SHOW WEEK DETAILS! All these dates and times were given in August:

• M. Nov. 3rd Final Dress Rehearsal - 3:10-8:30 pm

  • Cast, bring your Ben Nye makeup kit for the final dress rehearsal!

  • All will be here for the full time.

  • Cast will get into costume, hair & makeup. The crew will set up; CSA will be baking! Then we will have our Pizza Party!

  • Tech crew will wear black for the final dress rehearsal & shows!

  • CSA will wear black pants and white shirts with hair back

  • We will run the full show! We should be done by 8:30pm.

• T.. Nov. 4th, is our opening night with a 6:30pm curtain!

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  • Call time is 5 pm for all Cast, Crew & CSA.

  • They should eat dinner before they return (only water is allowed in the dressing rooms)

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks, and CSA in black pants and white shirts, hair back

• W. Nov. 5th This will be our matinee day- 7:30am-3pm

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  •  Call time for all Cast, Crew & CSA will be 7:30 am

  • We will be doing two performances for the student body AND 5th grade students from CHE & LVE!

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks and CSA in show shirts

  • We should end our afternoon show around 2:30pm. After all is cleaned up they all go home at 3pm and get lots of rest and sleep! 

• TH Nov. 6th is an evening show with a 6:30pm curtain!

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  • Call time is 5 pm for all Cast, Crew & CSA.

  • They should eat dinner before they arrive (only water is allowed in the dressing rooms)

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks and CSA in clothing discussed & approved Tech Week

• F. Nov. 8th is our final show and then STRIKE!

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  • Call time is 5 pm for all Cast, Crew & CSA.

  • They should eat dinner before they arrive (only water is allowed in the dressing rooms)

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks and CSA in black pants and white shirts, hair pulled back

  • All cast, crew & CSA stay, turn in costumes and help clean up by doing their assigned jobs that will be listed everywhere for them on Friday!

  • We love to have parents come up on stage and help us with striking the set. Bring a screw gun, check in with Shelbie and/or Diamond first!

• All information can be found on the PRMS Theatre website: PRMS Theatre Site

• All cast and crew need to be picked up at the Commons doors on the main entrance side of the school for safety please. Kids should be ready to pick up about 9pm on show nights. It might be later on Tuesday, but they should have a faster pace of the show by Thursday. ;) 

IT’S TECH WEEK!!!! 

DIRECTOR’S NOTES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 27TH-31ST: 

Hello Theatre Families!

It's so hard to believe that Tech Week is here! This is the time that we ALL come together to layer on all the pieces that will make this show a success!

As stated in our August Audition and Information packet, Director's notes, emails home, etc. Tech and Show week are the weeks that we need everyone here the whole time!

We appreciate your continued support in this! Below are Director's Notes for this week! And we will have hard copies to hand out.

• All cast, crew, CSA & student directors are called every day this week!

• M-T, Oct. 20th-21st & M.-F. Oct. 27th- Oct. 31th 3:10-6:10 pm (except for Oct. 31st we will go only until 5:30pm)

•  Please remember there are no conflicts during Tech & Show Week! 

• All cast members should bring in their ditty bags, show shoes, socks, tights, etc.

• Show tickets will be on sale via Bound on MONDAY OCT. 27TH AT 7PM

•  BUY TICKETS FOR OUR DESSERT THEATRE FUNDRAISER M. Oct. 27th at 7PM!!!

• TICKET LETTER WITH DETAILS HERE:  Ticket Sales Letter

• Please remember to send in a bag of fun-size candy for our break-a-legs & water!

• Details here: Break-a-leg Letter

• WE NEED YOU! Please sign-up to help on this volunteers link to help during tech & show week! Parent Volunteer Sign-up Link

• Please sign up and bring in ingredients, etc. for our Dessert Theatre Fundraiser! Dessert Ingredients Link

REMINDER OF SHOW WEEK DETAILS! All these dates and times were given in August:

• M. Nov. 3rd Final Dress Rehearsal - 3:10-8:30 pm

  • Cast, bring your Ben Nye makeup kit for the final dress rehearsal!

  • All will be here for the full time.

  • Cast will get into costume, hair & makeup. The crew will set up; CSA will be baking! Then we will have our Pizza Party!

  • Tech crew will wear black for the final dress rehearsal & shows!

  • CSA will wear black pants and white shirts with hair back

  • We will run the full show! We should be done by 8:30pm.

• T.. Nov. 4th, is our opening night with a 6:30pm curtain!

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  • Call time is 5 pm for all Cast, Crew & CSA.

  • They should eat dinner before they return (only water is allowed in the dressing rooms)

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks, and CSA in black pants and white shirts, hair back

• W. Nov. 5th This will be our matinee day- 7:30am-3pm

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  •  Call time for all Cast, Crew & CSA will be 7:30 am

  • We will be doing two performances for the student body AND 5th grade students from CHE & LVE!

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks and CSA in show shirts

  • We should end our afternoon show around 2:30pm. After all is cleaned up they all go home at 3pm and get lots of rest and sleep! 

• TH Nov. 6th is an evening show with a 6:30pm curtain!

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  • Call time is 5 pm for all Cast, Crew & CSA.

  • They should eat dinner before they arrive (only water is allowed in the dressing rooms)

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks and CSA in clothing discussed & approved Tech Week

• F. Nov. 8th is our final show and then STRIKE!

  • All cast, crew and CSA will go home after school

  • Call time is 5 pm for all Cast, Crew & CSA.

  • They should eat dinner before they arrive (only water is allowed in the dressing rooms)

  • Cast members should arrive with makeup & hair already done. 

  • Crew in blacks and CSA in black pants and white shirts, hair pulled back

  • All cast, crew & CSA stay, turn in costumes and help clean up by doing their assigned jobs that will be listed everywhere for them on Friday!

  • We love to have parents come up on stage and help us with striking the set. Bring a screw gun, check in with Shelbie and/or Diamond first!

• All information can be found on the PRMS Theatre website: PRMS Theatre Site

• All cast and crew need to be picked up at the Commons doors on the main entrance side of the school for safety please.

DIRECTOR’S NOTES FOR THE WEEK OF October 6th: 

These kids are working SO HARD to get this production ready. We are so impressed by their work ethic and kindness! 

• There is no rehearsal this coming Friday October 10th due to no school. 

• Join our REMIND to stay on top of communication regarding theatre! https://remind.com/join/4afg6k2  

• It is SO important that all cast members are attending the rehearsals they are called to. If unsure when to attend check: detailed rehearsal schedule, the callboard, the theatre website, ask an AR, Jr. Thespian Officer or a student director.

• We continue detailing the show. Cast please be rehearsing your lines at home with your blocking, so you can have them memorized. A helpful app for studying lines is Scene Study: 

  • https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scene-study/id406805077 

• The Theatre website is where you can find ALL information! Access it here:  

• We need You! Parents, we can't do amazing shows without your help! We ask that one adult from each family sign up for one thing. The chair will contact you! 

• You can help in ways leading up to the show too! Email me or the chair for info! Volunteer Sign-up link

• Flower Preorders are LIVE! Order ahead and pay via School Cash! We have three purchase options for your floral needs! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfxao7srG_32r5wfCxjxO2D8ZAcMkW9WO31wRfBv1qnt7JYA/viewform?usp=preview

These are our biggest needs right now to help our production be successful:

• CSA Chair: Help CSA Director & kids set up table decor, desserts, kids serving & clean-up. No experience necessary! 

• Please pick up your child no later than 10 minutes after rehearsal ends AND at the front entrance where they will exit from the common doors.

• PARTICIPATION/COSTUME FEES: We are missing a few participation/costume fees. Cast participation & costume fee is $55. Crew, CSA & SDs participation fee is $35. We are purchasing things for the show and for costumes so please pay today on School Cash! 

Scholarships are still available! Contact Ms. Shute at kshute@bluevalleyk12.org

INFORMATION SHARED PREVIOUSLY: 

• We are now selling SNACKS during rehearsals for $1.00! Please bring cash, if you would like to purchase a snack. 

• We do have change wars each show for a fun challenge where the kids can put their change in a tub for their team. The team with the most change wins a cookie cake for the reunion party day!

• Crew members need to wear closed toed shoes! NO crocs please. 

• Spotlight Ad Orders are live! Your child will be featured in our program with a special note and photo to support your child and our theatre program. It is a special keepsake for them to remember for years to come! Orders are due Monday, October 6th! Find the order information on the following Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwXH-mmjnvbFLilJaJQBJaCkYuY3YiQ6qPMWN_N6ikGVvggw/viewform?usp=preview

DIRECTOR’S NOTES FOR THE WEEK OF September 29th:

Check out the following notes with important information for this week:

• Detailing Has Begun! This means that cast members should try to be off book (lines memorized) for the pages we are rehearsing each day. There are different apps that kids use now to help them with this. This is a link to one called Scene Study. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scene-study/id406805077

• PARENTS & FAMILIES: There are lots of opportunities for you to volunteer for Tech & Show Week - please sign up today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xccW4l65Mw2dBBuhCVEXiPDY3afNIkYl6Oz6DhrW9XM/edit?tab=t.0 

These are our biggest needs right now to help our production be successful:

• CSA Chair: Help CSA Director & kids set up table decor, desserts, kids serving & clean-up. No experience necessary! 

• Spotlight Ad Orders are live! Your child will be featured in our program with a special note and photo to support your child and our theatre program. It is a special keepsake for them to remember for years to come! Orders are due Monday, October 6th! Find the order information on the following Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwXH-mmjnvbFLilJaJQBJaCkYuY3YiQ6qPMWN_N6ikGVvggw/viewform?usp=preview

• Crew members need to wear closed toed shoes! NO crocs please. 

Information Previously Shared:

• Please pick up your child no later than 10 minutes after rehearsal ends AND at the front entrance where they will exit from the common doors.

• PARTICIPATION/COSTUME FEES: We are missing a few participation/costume fees. Cast participation & costume fee is $55. Crew, CSA & SDs participation fee is $35. We are purchasing things for the show and for costumes so please pay today on School Cash! 

• Scholarships are still available! Contact Ms. Shute at kshute@bluevalleyk12.org

• We will continue selling SNACKS during rehearsals for $1.00! Please bring cash, if you would like to purchase a snack. 

• We also have CHANGE WARS each show for a fun challenge where the kids can put their change in a tub for their team. The team with the most change wins a cookie cake for the reunion party day!

• Check your schedule to assure you are attending ALL the rehearsals you are called to. See last week's notes on how to get those on your schedule.

• Crew, make sure you wear "work clothes" that can get dirty or paint on and it. They can keep them in a bag at school if they want to. Including closed toe shoes.

• Parents, we like to hear directly from you on attendance matters. Please email Allie Mason ammason02@bluevalleyk12.org.

DIRECTOR'S NOTES FOR THE WEEK OF September 21st:

We have loved seeing all our kiddos working towards a successful show this past week!

• This week, we will be selling SNACKS during rehearsals for $1.00! Please bring cash, if you would like to purchase a snack. 

• We have change wars each show for a fun challenge! The kids can put their change in a tub for their team. The team with the most change wins a cookie cake for the reunion party day!

• Parents & students, please check Mrs. Lewis’ weekly Newsletter for information!

• The Theatre website is where you can find ALL information! Access it here:  https://sites.google.com/bluevalleyk12.org/prmstheatre/home

• We need You! Parents, we can't do amazing shows without your help! We ask that one adult from each family sign up for one thing. The chair will contact you! 

• You can help in ways leading up to the show too! Email me or the chair for info! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xccW4l65Mw2dBBuhCVEXiPDY3afNIkYl6Oz6DhrW9XM/edit?tab=t.0

These are our biggest needs right now to help our production be successful:

• Props Chair: Help Ms. Shute & Tech pull, borrow, rent or buy props! Help set up the props tables before Tech Week. No experience necessary!

• CSA Chair: Help CSA Director & kids set up table decor, desserts, kids serving & clean-up. No experience necessary! 

• Cast members should be working on memorizing their lines. They need to be off book when we start detailing on Thursday Sept. 25th! They are memorized for those pages we are doing that day. Ask Ms. Shute for memorization tips!

• Please pick up your child no later than 10 minutes after rehearsal ends AND at the front entrance where they will exit from the common doors.

• PARTICIPATION/COSTUME FEES: We are missing a few participation/costume fees. Cast participation & costume fee is $55. Crew, CSA & SDs participation fee is $35. We are purchasing things for the show and for costumes so please pay today on School Cash! 

• Scholarships are still available! Contact Ms. Shute at kshute@bluevalleyk12.org

INFORMATION SHARED PREVIOUSLY:

• Check your schedule to assure you are attending ALL the rehearsals you are called to. See last week's notes on how to get those on your schedule.

• Crew, make sure you wear "work clothes" that can get dirty or paint on and it. They can keep them in a bag at school if they want to. Including closed toe shoes.

• Parents, we like to hear directly from you on attendance matters. Please email Allie Mason ammason02@bluevalleyk12.org.

September 15th

DIRECTOR’S NOTES FOR THE WEEK OF September 15th: 

• We are so excited that we have finished our 2nd week of rehearsals! The kids are doing great and having fun! 😀

• Please check your rehearsal schedule to assure you are attending ALL the rehearsals you are called to.

• Parents, we like to hear directly from you on attendance matters. If your cast, crew or CSA member will be absent from a scheduled rehearsal or if they will be late or need to leave early, and it wasn’t listed on their conflicts, please email Allie Mason ammason02@bluevalleyk12.org.

• We will have our Jr. Thespians / Theatre Club meeting from 3:10-3:40 on Tuesday, September 16th and October 7th.  All PRMS students are welcome! Rehearsals will end at 5:30 pm on that day. See updated rehearsal schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jHCMb3ecg_u5xJyuPE6wIZTJLTdpltisMOYGaVEQghw/edit?usp=sharing 

• Parents, we can’t do these amazing shows without your help! We ask that each family signs up for at least one committee, and any days that you could help would be great! 

• We have lots of different volunteer opportunities related to the fall play! Sign-up to volunteer here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xccW4l65Mw2dBBuhCVEXiPDY3afNIkYl6Oz6DhrW9XM/edit?tab=t.0 

• If you are interested in chairing a committee please put that in the comments.    Parent Volunteer Meeting is on Friday Septemer 19th in person or Microsoft Teams! Parent Volunteer Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams We need committee chairs for our Dessert Theatre and Props committees. Please let us know if you are interested! Thank you to all who have signed up! 

•  We will send out our Director’s Notes weekly.  Parents and students, please read them carefully!  New information in Director’s Notes will be in bold at the top, and information shared previously will follow.

• The Theatre website is a great resource for you! Here, we will include rehearsal schedules, communications, volunteer signups and other information. You can access the PRMS Theatre website here:  https://sites.google.com/bluevalleyk12.org/prmstheatre/home

• Detailed Rehearsal Schedule for Cast: 

  • Please sit with your child and go over the rehearsal schedule.

  • Mark your calendar for the days they are called to rehearsal.

  •  Highlight your name and character name(s) on the cast list. n

  •  Find your character name in the script and highlight all of the lines you have and the page numbers you are on. (Quite a few lines and/or character names are written in the stage directions, please make sure to read all of those as well.)

  • Look at the detailed rehearsal schedule and highlight all of the days of rehearsal that we are rehearsing your pages.

  • For each rehearsal, cast members should bring their script (which should have their name on it), their cast list and a pencil. Their script should be kept in a three-ring binder with their other items. Please don’t use the Blue script book if you received one of those. There are changes in the copies.

•  Tech Crew will meet on their assigned day of Tuesday, Thursday, OR Friday from 3:10-5:10pm.

•  CSA will come each TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY prior to Tech Week from 3:10-5:10 pm.

•   All cast, crew and CSA need to be picked up no later than 10 minutes after the end of their scheduled time at the Commons doors on the main entrance side of the school.  

• All Tech Crew need to wear clothes and closed-toe shoes they can get dirty in, since they will be building and painting! They can keep these items in a bag backstage with their name on it if they would like to do so.

•  Please make sure all your forms have been filled out and fees paid on SCHOOL CASH. You can go to our theatre website (link above) and click on the links to fill them out and pay if you haven’t yet.  

•  Scholarships are available for all who need them!  Contact Ms. Shute at kshute@bluevalleyk12.org if your child needs to have their participation/costume fees covered by a scholarship.

• All paperwork is available on the PRMS Theatre Website (link above) and from the Student Directors.