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November 16, 2025 - Dress Rehearsals & Show Week!

It's our show week Lion King Families!

Things are about to level up and get busy. Encourage your student to rest, both their bodies and their voices if they sing, when possible.

On Wednesday, I will send out a separate email reminding everyone of the different call times for student groups for each performance.

THANK YOU to everyone who has signed up to volunteer or donate items for this week! If you have any questions, reach out to your lead parent or to Jen Edwards, deejaysweetpea@gmail.com.

PROPS MAKING CREW: We have some final props and set pieces to be finished up. If you are available, you are welcome to attend rehearsal from 4:30p to 6p to help finish these tasks. This is an open invitation and completely OPTIONAL! Students can enter the building through the cafeteria exterior door; they will be released via the front door at 6p.

NEWSLETTER ITEMS:

1. Monday's rehearsal, 11/17

2. Hair, Makeup, Costume items to be brought from home - NEEDED AT REHEARSAL TOMORROW

3. Dress Rehearsal Study Hall & Meals

4. In-School preview, Wed, 11/19 - Scenes & What to wear

5. Cast photo on Thursday! For all cast and crew

6. Rehearsal, show, and clean up information for the next two weeks

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1. Monday's rehearsal, 11/17

For this rehearsal, all students will be wearing their costumes and changing, if needed, for different scenes.

MAKEUP: As noted before, all actors will apply their own foundation, eye liner, mascara, and lipstick. Note, if your character was not asked to buy a lipstick, then your lip will be applied by the makeup crew.

ALL PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS WILL MEET WITH THE MAKEUP CREW TO PRACTICE THEIR CHARACTER LOOKS.

Only a SELECT number of ensemble members will receive full looks done by the makeup crew tomorrow, so looks can be seen and finalized before applying to everyone. The list of ensemble receiving will be posted in Schoology.

HAIR: Lionnesses should prep their hair into two very high pigtails or directly into two buns. All other characters will receive hair information tomorrow.

CREW NOTE: Costumes Crew and Hair/Makeup Crew are called every day, alongside Stage, Lights, and Sound, until the end of our show run.

Beginning Tuesday, our goal is to get ALL cast through hair AND makeup.

2. Hair, Makeup, Costume items to be brought from home

ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE PLACED INTO A BAG WITH THE ACTOR’S NAME IN ORDER TO KEEP MATERIALS SEPARATE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MAKEUP ITEMS BE IN A SEPARATE SMALLER BAG IN CASE OF LEAKAGE.

ITEMS SHOULD BE READY FOR TOMORROW, OUR FIRST DRESS REHEARSAL, MONDAY, 11/17.

You will find the information HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12z3HsY6SZrMxSks73LgaiJv1IYaaqfQx2-LyLes uNc/preview

NOTE FOR STAGE CREW: Stage crew should wear their show shirt, black pants, and non-reflective shoes for our performances.

3. Dress Rehearsal Study Hall & Meals

During Dress Rehearsals, rehearsal shifts to 4:30p to 7:30p. Students have the option of staying at school and participating in study hall OR going home and coming back to the building by 4:30p.

For those who purchased meals through SchoolCash, meals will be served at 4p, and then at 4:30p students will transition into rehearsal.

If a student is not receiving a meal AND they are staying at school, please make sure they have food from home they can eat since rehearsals run from 4:30p to 7:30p.

4. In-School preview, Wed, 11/19 - Scenes & What to wear

SCENES:

We will run scenes 1-6 then fast forward to scene 9. Depending on time, we would like to end on "Shadowland," so we may run all of or part of scene 10 to get us to that end point.

WHO IS CALLED?:

Cast: With the above scenes, I believe all of our cast will be called to perform. Cast will apply their base stage makeup: foundation, eye liner, mascara, lip stick.

Crew: Stage Managers, Stage Crew, Light Crew, Sound Crew, MAYBE Costume Crew -- Students would only wear headpieces or accessories for our in-school show, but we want to see how things go during Dress Rehearsal before making a final call on head pieces.

NO MAKEUP/HAIR CREW, NO PROPS MAKING CREW

WHAT TO WEAR?

We ask that everyone wear their show shirt or a black shirt, black pants/leggings, and their jazz shoes (cast) or non-reflective shoes (Stage Crew).

5. Cast photo this Thursday!

Our cast photo will be taken between 5:20p and 5:45p on Thursday, 11/20. This photo is for ALL CAST AND CREW!

CREW WEAR YOUR SHOW SHIRT OR A BLACK SHIRT FOR THE PHOTO.

CAST will be in costume, hair, and makeup. For students that wear multiple looks, choose the look that you prefer for the cast photo but know you will have to QUICKLY change into your show opening look for reheasal.

6. Rehearsal, show, and clean up information for the next two weeks

SHOW CALL TIMES: Highlighted under our show dates are the various call times for student groups and a pick up time for cast or crew being dropped off at school. Students should come to the cafeteria exterior door to be let into the building. An email will be sent out Wednesday with more detail.

CLEAN UP: Clean up is an important part of our show! Note that crews will do a large amount of their clean up after the Sunday Show. Props and set pieces will be further organized or stripped down on Monday, Nov. 24; Stage Managers, Stage Crew, and Props Making crew called to this clean up day. If needed, Hair/Makeup and Costumes crew will return Tuesday, Nov. 25 to finalize their clean up.

Our set and stage will be fully dismantled Saturday, Dec. 6. We need a crew of 4 to 6 people; impact drivers or drills should be brought by volunteers.

Everyone take a big breath....hold it....release it....it's almost show time!

Mrs. Martinez-Trawick

November 9, 2025

Hello everyone!

We are TWO WEEKS AWAY from our show running and closing!!

There is a lot that happens over these next 2 weeks. We are having a PARENT MEETING ON WEDNESDAY AT 5:15p to discuss what help we need. Please enter the building through the cafeteria exterior door; you will then head to the Media Center for a brief meeting with Mrs. Puderbaugh and Jen Edwards, our Parent Volunteer Coordinator.

Keep an eye out for a SignUp Genius or two from Jen to help us get volunteers and donations!

There is a lot to review, so please read carefully!

NEWSLETTER ITEMS:

1. Hair, Makeup, Costume items to be brought from home

2. Meal opportunity during Dress Rehearsal

3. Crew updates for Tech Week (Hair/Makeup, Costumes)

4. In-School preview, Wed, 11/19

5. T-Shirt distribution help

6. Parent volunteer opportunities & donations

7. Rehearsal, show, and clean up information for the next three weeks, some updates have been made

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1. Hair, Makeup, Costume items to be brought from home

Yesterday, an email was sent out about Hair, Makeup, and Costume items. ALL ITEMS SHOULD BE PLACED INTO A BAG WITH THE ACTOR’S NAME IN ORDER TO KEEP MATERIALS SEPARATE. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT MAKEUP ITEMS BE IN A SEPARATE SMALLER BAG IN CASE OF LEAKAGE.

ITEMS SHOULD BE READY FOR THE FIRST DRESS REHEARSAL, MONDAY, 11/17.

You will find the information HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12z3HsY6SZrMxSks73LgaiJv1IYaaqfQx2-LyLes uNc/preview

It is also attached as a PDF and posted in Schoology.

CORRECTION for Leopards, Giraffe, Timon: "Sundance Bronze" was the incorrect name for your lipstick. These characters should buy Sundrenched Bronze. Document and PDF have been updated.

2. Meal opportunity during Dress Rehearsals

During Dress Rehearsals, rehearsal shifts to 4:30p to 7:30p. Students have the option of staying at school and participating in study hall OR going home and coming back to the building by 4:30p.

Because of the shift in time, meals are available for purchase to students. Meals are OPTIONAL and cost $8 each day. PAYMENT CAN BE MADE VIA SCHOOL CASH UNTIL THIS FRIDAY, 11/14.

Meals are served at 4p, and then at 4:30p students will transition into rehearsal.

If a student is not receiving a meal, please make sure they have food from home they can eat since rehearsals run from 4:30p to 7:30p.

MENU:

- MONDAY: Domino’s Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Pizza

Donations needed: Chips, fruit, cookies

- TUESDAY: J &G Catering

Chicken or Tator Tots

Rice, Bread, Salad

- WEDNESDAY: Chik-Fil-A nuggets or Mac-n-Cheese

Donations needed: Chips, fruit and cookies

- THURSDAY: Domino’s Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza or Cheese Pizza

Donations needed: Chips, fruit, cookies

*Donation items will be posted on the SignUp Genius being sent out by Jen Edwards.

If you are an adult volunteer or have a high school volunteer coming to rehearsals who would like to participate in the dinner, please notify Mrs. M-T. Payment may need to be made via check or cash.

3. Crew updates for Tech Week (Hair/Makeup, Costumes)

Hair/Makeup Crew are called to Monday and Tuesday rehearsals. If needed, another rehearsal may be added later in the week.

*NOTE for Makeup/Hair Crew: Bring your own foundation, mascara, and black eyeliner if you would like to be a potential makeup model.

Costume Crew is called to Monday's rehearsal. If needed, another rehearsal may be added later in the week.

4. In-School preview, Wed, 11/19

We will be performing select scenes from The Lion King JR for the student body on Wed, Nov. 19. This performance is set for the last hour of the school day. Sound crew will miss Periods 6 & 7. Cast, Light Crew, Stage Crew will miss Period 7. Depending on our set list, not all members of the cast may perform at the Preview.

At this time, we are still discussing if Costume or Makeup/Hair Crew will be needed for the performance.

It has come to our attention that a student had a negative experience related to bullying from students outside of the show as a result of last year's in-school performance. We take this issue very seriously and are committed to ensuring that our current production provides a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all students.

To be sensitive to past experiences, students will have the option to not participate in the In-School Preview performance. Please discuss this option with your student to determine what is best for them. We ask that parents or students let us know if they will not be participating in the Preview by this Wednesday, so we may plan our scenes accordingly.

Theatre is a rewarding activity that requires bravery and vulnerability. We want every student to walk away from this experience with immense confidence and pride.

We strongly encourage you to remind your student of the following:

- If they experience bullying or any other behavior that makes them feel uncomfortable, they should immediately speak with a guidance counselor, a trusted teacher, or a director. We are here to provide them with the help and support they need.

- Kindness and respect are non-negotiable within our cast and crew.

Thank you for working with us to make this a wonderful and safe experience for every student.

5. T-Shirt distribution help

T-shirts will be ready to pass out this week, but we need up to two volunteers to help distribute shirts during rehearsal! If you can help, please email Mrs. M-T. The goal is to begin passing out shirts at Wednesday's rehearsal.

A list will be posted in Schoology that notes who purchased a shirt. We have a very limited number of shirts that will be available for sale once pre-sold shirts have been passed out.

6. Parent volunteer opportunities & donations

When the SignUp Geniuses are sent out by Jen, please find time to review all of the different volunteer opportunities and donations. This is where our community really comes together to ensure that our backstage areas are monitored and safe and our front of house operates smoothly.

Some volunteer positions are hair, makeup, costumes, box office, concessions, dressing room chaperones, and more. We'll also be collecting donations for our concession stand, alongside the donations for our Dress Rehearsal meals. Donations can be items or monetary-based.

More information and sign ups to come.

7. Rehearsal, Shows, and Cleanup for the next three weeks, some updates have been made

UPDATED: Monday, Nov. 17: Due to the costumes for this show, we have shifted this rehearsal to run as an evening dress rehearsal from 4:30p to 7:30p.

Our set and stage will be fully dismantled Saturday, Dec. 6. We need a crew of 4 to 6 people; impact drivers or drills should be brought by volunteers.

October 12, 2025

Hello everyone!

This week's newsletter will be in this email and posted to our website for future reference.

I will not be able to send out a newsletter next weekend, so this newsletter is coming out earlier than expected. The next newsletter will be sent 10/25.

Please be sure to read through everything because we've got a few new items!

REMINDER: 10/15 is an early dismissal day due to Parent Conferences. Students will go home and need to come back to the building for rehearsal and Props Making Crew which begin at 3p.

Students should walk around to the cafeteria exterior door to be let into the building.

We understand if families are unable to provide transportation back to the building and will be lenient with absences for this day.

1. Shoes for cast

Linked here and attached below is a list of our cast and the jazz shoe color they need for our show. If your student already has a pair of jazz shoes and it does not match what is on this list, there is no need to buy another pair of shoes! Students can wear what they have.

Mrs. Puderbaugh has asked that all cast members wear their jazz shoes to rehearsal moving forward, including Blocking rehearsals since students will rehearse dance while they are not on stage.

The Theatre Department has some funds to purchase shoes for students. If you would like to use this option, please complete this form by Wed, 10/22.

2. Ads available for sale - Ads form attached

Ads can be purchased by businesses OR families wishing to feature a personal note and photo of their cast or crew member.

Links to form: PDF Word

PAYMENT will be online this year via School Cash. All ad payments and graphics due by October 24.

3. T-shirts on sale now! Sale ends 10/19

T-shirts are on sale via SCHOOL CASH! Sale ends 10/19. T-shirts cost $13.50.

T-shirts are REQUIRED for Stage Managers, Stage Crew, Lights Crew, and Sound Crew. All other crew members and cast members have the option of purchasing a shirt as well.

These are a public item, so if you have family who would like to purchase a shirt, they can access the purchase link here: https://frederickcounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/59584/82/False/True

4. Next Saturday Set Day is October 25 - Time to paint!

Our set is fully constructed, and now it is time to paint!

Saturday painting days will be October 25 and November 1 from 10am to 2pm. Students are welcome to come with an adult. Please email to let Mrs. M-T know if you can join us these days and note any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Lunch will be provided.

We are looking for both novice and specialty painters!

5. Lights help

This year, our Technical Director will be unable to attend our shows, and we are in need of an adult who would be open to working alongside Mrs. M-T and members of the student Light Crew to run and manage the light board! Training of the board will occur at WKMS on Sunday, November 9.

Attendance will be needed during Dress Rehearsals and our shows. If more than one adult volunteers, then we may be able to set up a rotating schedule. Please respond to this email or email wkmsmusicaltheater@gmail.com if you would like more information or are interested in helping!

6. Props Making Crew Schedule Adjustments

Due to the Zombie Fun Run, the following adjustments have been made:

10/22 & 10/23: Crew cancelled

FRI, 10/24: Props Making Crew meeting from 3p to 5:30p (note extended meeting time)

The following days have been ADDED for Props Making Crew: THURS, 11/6 & FRI, 11/7: 3p to 4:30p

7. Rehearsal calendar for the next 2 weeks

NOTE: NEW START DATE FOR STAGE CREW WILL BE WED, OCT. 29

October 5, 2025

Hello everyone!

This week's newsletter will be in this email. I will be able to transfer it to the website tomorrow.

Please be sure to read through everything because we've got a few new items!

NOTE ON SCHOOL CASH: Any unpaid Cast Fees and Crew Script Fees have been extended until 10/10 in School Cash.

At this time, in addition to rehearsing music and dance at home, students should start reviewing any lines they have in our show in preparation for blocking rehearsals, which begin October 16! Also, remember to check the rehearsal calendar for any updates between each newsletter!

NEWSLETTER ITEMS:

1. Program Workshop 10/8 & 10/9! What to bring

2. Ads available for sale - Ads form attached

3. T-shirts on sale now! Sale ends 10/19

4. Next Saturday Set Day is October 25 - Time to paint!

5. Rehearsal calendar for the next 2 weeks

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1. Program Workshop 10/8 & 10/9! What to bring

Wednesday, October 8: ALL CREWS are called to attend their Program Workshop from 3p to 5:30p

They will report to the cafeteria after school and need their Chromebook. In preparation for their headshot, students can wear a black shirt or they can borrow a black shirt from the Theatre Dept.

NOTE: Props Making Crew will head to the workshop AFTER their meeting.

Thursday, October 9: ALL CAST are called to attend their Program Workshop from 3p to 5:30p

They will report to the cafeteria after school and need their Chromebook. In preparation for their headshot, students can wear a black shirt or they can borrow a black shirt from the Theatre Dept.

On these days, students will write their bio for the program, take their headshot, sign for their tshirts, and, if on the cast, be measured for costumes.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS: We would like 2 parents at each workshop to help monitor students and restroom visits. We also need 2 volunteers on THURSDAY to help take costume measurement. Please email to let us know if you can volunteer.

NOTE: If there is a conflict on the day your student is called, i.e. they are on the crew and can't make it to Wednesday's call, then email wkmsmusicaltheater@gmail.com and let Mrs. M-T know they will need to attend Thursday's workshop.

2. Ads available for sale - Ads form attached

Ads can be purchased by businesses OR families wishing to feature a personal note and photo of their cast or crew member.

Both a PDF and Word version of the form are attached.

PAYMENT will be online this year via School Cash.

All ad payments and graphics due by October 24.

3. T-shirts on sale now! Sale ends 10/19

T-shirts are on sale via SCHOOL CASH! Sale ends 10/19. T-shirts cost $13.50.

T-shirts are REQUIRED for Stage Managers, Stage Crew, Lights Crew, and Sound Crew. All other crew members and cast members have the option of purchasing a shirt as well.

These are a public item, so if you have family who would like to purchase a shirt, they can access the purchase link here: https://frederickcounty.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/59584/82/False/True

4. Next Saturday Set Day is October 25 - Time to paint!

Our set is fully constructed, and now it is time to paint! Huge shout out to the Bleakley, Thomas, Nicklow, and Shah families for helping during our Set Building Days!

Saturday painting days will be October 25 and November 1 from 10am to 2pm. Students are welcome to come with an adult. Please RSVP here or email to let Mrs. M-T know if you can join us these days. Lunch will be provided.

We are looking for both novice and specialty painters!

Mrs. M-T will be reaching out to people who marked they were interesting in painting on their contract forms this week.

5. Rehearsal calendar for the next 2 weeks

NOTE: 10/15 rehearsal will run from 3p to 5:30p, this is an early dismissal day due to Parent Conferences and students will go home and need to come back to the building

September 21, 2025

Next build is THIS WEDNESDAY, 9/24, from 6p to 8p! We need 4 to 5 people in order to have a productive session.

*NOTE: Oct. 4 Set Build will run from 12p to 5p.

I will be reaching out directly to crew families who marked construction/woodworking on the parent contract (I have already reached out to cast families), but Set Building is open for all families so I want to share the information with everyone!

About Set Build:

During Set Build Days, we encourage everyone to bring their own drill or impact driver and protective gear. Additionally, you can bring jigsaws, clamps, circular or miter saws, and saw horses (we have one pair). Don't forget backup batteries!

Your student is also allowed to join us for build days, but they will be required to work alongside you and be under your supervision if handling any power tools.

We provide lunch during this time, so sign up using the link below or the form embedded so we can plan accordingly!

2. CREW - School Cash

CREW FAMILIES: SchoolCash will be open until this Wednesday, September 24 for script payments. The following crews will need to purchase a script: Student Stage Managers, Stage Crew, Lights Crew, Sound Crew

3. Animal Pack Rehearsals

Animal Pack Rehearsals have been added to the calendar and sent out to families. One date, 10/10, was missed and has been added below.

- Sept. 22

- Oct. 8

- Oct. 9: Cast Workshop Day

- Oct. 10

- Oct. 15

- Oct. 16

- Oct. 20

- Oct. 21

- Oct. 24

- Oct. 27

- Oct. 29

- Oct. 30, pending what numbers are called this day

- Will most likely be called all of November

4. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Program Workshop Days Oct. 8 & 9

Wednesday, October 8: ALL CREWS are called to attend their Program Workshop from 3p to 5:30p

They will report to the cafeteria after school and need their Chromebook.

Thursday, October 9: ALL CAST are called to attend their Program Workshop from 3p to 5:30p

They will report to the cafeteria after school and need their Chromebook.

On these days, students will write their bio for the program, take their headshot, sign for their tshirts, and, if on the cast, be measured for costumes.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS: We would like 2 parents at each workshop to help monitor students and restroom visits. Please email to let us know if you can volunteer.

5. Rehearsal Calendar

You can click here to access our calendar.

Not sure if your student is called? Review the Character Breakdown sheets -- ENSEMBLE sheet -- PRINCIPAL CHARACTER sheet

September 7, 2025

Saturday Set Building

I will be reaching out directly to those who marked construction or painting on the parent contract, but Set Building is open for all families so I want to share the information with everyone!

Your student is also allowed to join us for build days, but they will be required to work alongside you and be under your supervision if handling any power tools.

We provide lunch during this time, so sign up using the link below or the form embedded so we can plan accordingly!

2. Rehearsal Schedule

NOTE: I incorrectly noted midterm as 9/19 and Fair Day as 9/26. These days have been fixed to their correct dates on the rehearsal calendar and groups called have been adjusted.

You can click here to access our calendar.

Not sure if your student is called? Review the Character Breakdown sheets -- ENSEMBLE sheet -- PRINCIPAL CHARACTER sheet

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