During Student-Led Conferences

When we return from spring break, we will have rehearsal Monday 4:30-6 p.m. and Wednesday 4:30-6 p.m. There will be NO rehearsal April 3 and 5 due to student-led conferences.

Rehearsal Schedule up to Spring Break

March 5 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room
March 7 from 3:35 to 4:15 p.m. in room 307
March 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room (off book pages 45-51)
March 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room
March 14 from 3:35 to 4:15 p.m. in room 307
March 15 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room (off book pages 51-55)
March 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room
March 21 from 3:35 to 4:15 p.m. in room 307
March 22 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room

Spring Break is March 23 thru April 1. We will resume rehearsal April 2 in the music room from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Rehearsal Schedule

Feb. 22 from 3:35 to 4:15 p.m. in room 307
Feb. 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room
Feb. 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room
Feb. 29 from 3:35 to 4:15 p.m. in room 307
March 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the music room (off book pages 37-45)

Auditions

When: February 1, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: ICMS Music Room
What you need to bring: A signed audition form

See Ms. Avery for an audition packet and practice CD.

Musical means singing!

We are doing song workshops today and next week.

Scene Critiques

Members performed funny and dramatic scenes. Here are the learning points:
1. Increase volume.
2. Pick up cues and lines to improve pace.
3. Turn out. Talk for the audience more so than to the other actor.

Meeting #6 & #7

Last week we practiced cold readings for auditions. In small groups actors read a monologue, "Smelly Pants." At the end everyone read 2-3 paragraphs with expression.

This week actors split into pairs and each group chose a short scene. Groups will memorize and perform scenes next week. Ms. Avery and Mr. Dobell talked about some memorization strategies. By yourself chunk the script; once you have the first part memorized then work on the second and so on. With a partner, one person can read with the person trying to memorize. We are excited to watch the subtle comedy and dramatic twists. Break a leg!