Friday, February 21, 2014

To clear up somethings

I know there some confusion going on, for many of you this is your first show, for me it's my biggest show yet, 129 kids. So there have been many mistakes and bound to be many more mistakes.

Due to the size of the cast we selected cast captains, they are responsible to gather the students and get them to rehearsals and be the examples to others. We selected 4 students who demonstrated leadership and hard-work in last year's show, Schoolhouse Rock!.

The 4 cast captains are Morgan Christensen, Zach Hansen, Madison Merrill & Alisa Smith.

Look for these 4 afterschool in the commons and they will lead you over.

I will post the list of the kids in each group and what songs they are in. For example this next week group 1 has rehearsal on Monday, because they are all in One Jump Ahead.

Group 1 (One Jump Ahead, Prince Ali, Prince Ali (reprise), Finale)

Guards

Boys Townspeople

Lindsey Ahlstrom
Abigail Allen
Kimberlyn Archer
Jennifer Baker
Rylee Bess
Rachel Bishop
Chylee Bowen
Amanda Burbank
Naomi Burke
Rachel Butts
Kyra Crocker
Alliejo Dabbout
Natalie Daich
Kylie Daugherty
Esther Dutson
Sage Francis
Anatazia Garcia
Madison Glover
Molly Glover
Natashia Gibby
Hallie Hadfield
Kayley Harris
Abby Haws
Megan Haynie
Kitsel Husted
Jordan Jeppesen
Abby Jones
Carley Julander
Kylee Kilpack
Christine Matheson
Madison Merrill
Laynee Millburn
Kayla Mitchell
Anni Molgard
Emma Montgomery
Stephanie Morley
Kylie Ann Nelson
Jessica Nelson
Sarah Reeder
Josalyn Robinette
Amalia Sepulveda
Aubree Singleton
Isabelle Sorensen
Gracie Sorensen
Kambree Steed
Sydney Smuin
Elizabeth Thompson
Tyeler Totter
Madi Valcarce
Katelyn Vandersteen
Annie Kylie Walker
Kennadie Watters
 
Group 2 (Arabian Nights, Friend Like Me, A Whole New World, Finale)
 
Dancers
 
Tumblers
 
Molly Baird
Tylynn Ball
Brooklynn Baton
Bekah Bennett
Saige Bicshoff
Aleda Boyce
Kaleigh Curtis
Kylie Edgington
Sarah Faerber
Oakley Gunderson
Sierra Huff
Braelyn Martinez
Emma Moyle
Joslin Nelson
Kyra Perkins
Molly Robb
Hallie Robinson
Alexa Valberg
Katie Webster
Sydnie Zundel
 
If there is any confusion please email me and we can clarify, because if one of you have a question, odds are there are others who have the same questions.
 

Rehearsals 24 February - 28 February

Monday- 3:15-4:15

One Jump Ahead

Tuesday-

Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafar, Iago & Razoul  (3:15-4:15)

Dancers & Tumblers (3:20-4:20) [Because the dancers and tumblers have to change clothes to rehearse we are asking if the can stay just 5 more minutes.]

Wednesday- 3:15-4:15

Storytellers, Aladdin, Abu, Genie & Magic Carpet.

Thursday-

Sultan 3:15-3:50

Genie 3:15-4:05

Why Me? (reprise) 3:15-4:15 [Jafar, Iago, Razoul & Guards]

Friday-

No School, No Rehearsal

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Cast Meeting

We had a lot of people come to the meeting and I will post all the important things, but I did fail to mention that all checks are to be made to BEHS, not ACYI. (Those of you who have already turned checks into me are okay). Since we will be doing all our rehearsals and shows through the High School all our finances are also going through the High School.

Some key notes from today's meeting
  • Citizenship, all students must have an H or S in every class. If a student has an N or U they will be dropped from the show. We will be doing a citizenship check at the end of the tri. We will follow through with this, no matter what your role is!
  • Rehearsals will be at the High School. All the students will meet at the commons steps and walk over as a group. The bathrooms at the High School will be cleaned during rehearsal so you have to go at ACYI before heading over. All of you will walk over as a group on 7th West. Morgan Christensen will be in charge this week of getting everyone gathered up and on over the High School each day this week.
  • We need to be on our best behavior while at the High School, if there is one complaint from the Janitors, administration or teachers about the Aladdin kids the show is over. No exaggeration. We are guests at their school and we need to behave. There is a no cell phone policy while at rehearsal. We, the directorial staff, discussed not casting any kids who pulled out their phone at auditions. When we are at rehearsals, we are at rehearsals. Reminder, all students need to be picked up within 10 minutes of the end of rehearsal. We will always let your kid out at 4:15. You need to always pick them up. Another reminder to inform of us if your child is sick or has a family emergency. As long as we know before rehearsals you should be okay.
  • In each of the envelops there was a list of songs that each student is in. If the song is listed then they are to be at rehearsal that day. This Friday we will be working on Friend Like Me those who are in that will have rehearsal that day, those who have One Jump Ahead will be on Monday.
  • The check mentioned earlier needs to be returned in the envelope with the information on the front. Please check the information, and correct it if there are any mistakes.
  • Parents may also order a cast shirt if they pay an additional $5 to cover the cost of the shirt.
Those seem to be the biggest things from the meeting. For the Story tellers you are also considered Speaking Cast so you need to be at rehearsal tomorrow. If anyone who was not at the meeting needs their envelope they will be in the main office beginning Thursday.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Cast Meeting

Tuesday the 18th there will be cast meeting for all the cast and their parents. It will be at ACYI (in the Commons) and will last about 25 minutes. I am going to post this weeks schedule and explain it at the meeting.

Tuesday- Cast Meeting

Wednesday- Speaking Roles in the High School Drama Room

Thursday- Storytellers in the HS Choir Room
                 Dancers in HS Drama Room

Friday- Friend Like Me in HS Choir Room

Rehearsals will be explained as well as behavior, costumes, citizenship and attendance at the meeting afterschool. Parents are not required to attend but encouraged all the info will be posted on the blog following the meeting.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Cast List Of Aladdin Jr.

We are so excited to announce the cast list. Thanks to everyone who tried out. There will be cast & parent meeting Tuesday afterschool at ACYI (boys in TaVaCi you will be excused first) Where we will go over basic expectations of the show. Parents are invited to attend.



Cast of Aladdin Jr.

Aladdin- Hunter Webre
Jasmine- Olivia Griesbach
Genie- Payton Smoot
Sultan- Carter Ellis
Jafar- Kyle Shaw
Iago- Allie Hollingsworth
Razoul- Lance Smith
Magic Carpet- Dylan Smith
Abu- Kallie Bair
Rajah- Janessa Daines

Story Tellers-
Emma Ashcroft
Morgan Christensen
Savanna Crane
Tori Erickson
Heather Karren
Amelia Naumann
Maezzi Mund
Sarah Peck
Sydnee Peck
Taylor Shinney
Mandy Wilde
Allie White

Dancers-
Blair Bennion
Addison Bingham
Ainslie Bryce
Allison Bullard
Brooke Dewberry
Breanne McClellen
Brynn Meredith
Reagan Richman
Alisa Smith
Abby Wright
Mallorie Young

Tumblers-
Sarah Dinsdale
Kailee Kirby
Vanessa Nelson
Caitlin Post
Trinity Stokes
Chloe Wallentine

Guards-
Cooper Clark
Cameron Friday
Matthew Harames
Travis Law
Porter Pilivi
Tanner Swapp

Boy Townspeople-
Logan Braegger
Tyler Bott
Scott Ellis
Zach Hansen
Liam Hoyle
Spencer Huff
Erik Johnson
Tyson Lemke
Tyler Martin
Cade Palmer
Aaron Rutherford
Brycen Walker

Girl Townspeople-
Lindsey Ahlstrom
Abigail Allen
Kimberlyn Archer
Molly Baird
Jennifer Baker
Tylynn Ball
Brooklyn Baton
Bekah Bennett
Rylee Bess
Saige Bischoff
Rachel Bishop
Chlee Bowen
Aleda Boyce
Amanda Burbank
Naomi Burke
Rachel Butts
Kyra Crocker
Kaleigh Curtis
Alliejo Dabbout
Natalie Daich
Kylie Daugherty
Esther Dutson
Kylie Edgington
Sarah Faerber
Sage Francis
Anatazia Garcia
Madison Glover
Molly Glover
Natashia Gibby
Oakley Gunderson
Hallie Hadfield
Kayley Harris
Abby Haws
Megan Haynie
Sierra Huff
Kitsel Husted
Jordan Jeppesen
Abby Jones
Carley Julander
Kylee Kilpack
Braelyn Martinez
Christine Matheson
Madison Merrill
Laynee Millburn
Kayla Mitchell
Anni Molgard
Emma Montgomery
Stephanie Morley
Emma Moyle
Kylie Ann Nelson
Jessica Nelson
Josline Nelson
Kyra Perkins
Sarah Reeder
Molly Robb
Josalyn Robinette
Hallie Robinson
Amalia Sepulveda
Aubree Singleton
Isabelle Sorensen
Gracie Sorensen
Kambree Steed
Sydney Smuin
Elizabeth Thompson
Tyeler Totter
Alexa Valberg
Madi Valcarce
Katelyn Vandersteen
Annie Kylie Walker
Kennadie Watters
Katie Webster
Sydnie Zundel


Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Thursday's Callbacks

Wednesday's callbacks were great! Thursday's Callbacks will be as followed-

3:00-3:20

16, 23, 35, 52, 91 & 116

3:00-3:30

7, 8, 23, 28, 43, 44, 47, 53, 64, 68, 69, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 88, 92, 97, 106, 110, 118 & 130

3:40-4:10

11, 12, 14, 15, 20, 32, 112, 113, 114, 115, 133 & 134

4:00-5:00

25, 29, 65, 70 & 90

4:15- 5:00

4, 5, 23, 24, 40, 41, 44, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52, 59, 60, 61, 64, 69, 71, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79, 80, 83, 91, 92, 93, 100, 101, 102, 119, 121 & 122

Come to the commons at your time and we will check you in.

The final cast list will be posted Friday before the end of school.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Dance Callbacks

Wow! There are so many talented kids at this school! We are so excited that so many kids want to be apart of this show. For tomorrow's callbacks we will be doing them in 3 groups. For those of you called back you need to wear something that you can move in. It is a dance callback. Wear sweats, gym shorts, etc. Girls pull your hair back. And to everyone, wear comfortable shoes that you can dance in. There will be another call back list posted Wednesday night for Thursday.

Group 1- 3:15-3:45

1, 7, 8, 9, 21, 23, 24, 25, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 52, 53. 54, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70,71, 72, 73, & 75

Group 2- 4:00-4:30

76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 105, 106, 108, 109, 110, 117, 118, 120, 122, 123, 124, 128, 129, 130 & 131

Group 3- 4:45-5:15

11, 14, 15, 19, 20, 32, 33, 114, 115, 116 & 127

Good Luck to everyone and make sure you check the blog Wednesday night for Thursday's callback.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Audition Application

ACYI is proud to announce the show for this spring is Aladdin. Fly to Agrabah on a magic carpet, see the cave of Wonders and get three wishes from a genie. Come and be a part of a Disney classic brought to life on stage. This is sure to be an exciting and unforgettable experience.
 
PERFORMANCE DATES:  Saturday, April 12 at 2pm, Monday, April 14 at 1pm (for ACYI) and Tuesday, April 15 at 7pm.

AUDITIONS: FEBRUARY 10 & 11 AT ACYI RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL

Come prepared with a permission slip signed by your parents, and be ready to learn a song
NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO AUDITTION WITHOUT A SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP.

CALLBACKS: if necessary will be held by invitation February 12 & 13.

BLOG WITH INFORMATION

The weekly schedule will be posted each Sunday on the blog along with pictures and any other important information. The blog is titled acyimusicals.blogspot.com.

EXPECTATIONS FOR REHEARSALS

TIMES:February 18th -March 31st 3:15-4:15

             April 7-11 3:15-5:15

LOCATION: Unless specified all rehearsals will be held at BEHS.

Cast members are expected to walk as a group to the High School after school. It is preferred that they walk down 7th West (less traffic) in groups no smaller than 5 cast members.

PICK UP: Parents are expected to pick up their students no later than 10 minutes after the end of rehearsal.  If a student is consistently picked up late, the parents will be contacted.

BEHAVIOR: Students are expected to be on their best behavior at all times and will be removed from the cast if poor behavior interferes with rehearsals.

HAVE FUN: Students are expected to enjoy themselves. This is a fun show and we want everyone to have a memorable experience. We expect everyone to work hard and be happy.

 

ATTENDANCE: Ensemble members should expect to commit at least to 2 rehearsals each week. Speaking roles should expect more rehearsals a week, varying from 3-5. All rehearsals will be held at Box Elder High School. Attendance at rehearsals is very important, if a student is unexcused for more than 3 rehearsals, they will be dropped from the show. (Unexcused is defined as the directorial staff was uninformed of a students’ absence.) Exceptions will be made for family matters, illness and other needs at the discretion of the directors.  If you know you will miss for vacation or something similar put it out on the back of the audition form.

 

Spring Break is Wednesday April 2nd through Friday the 4th. No rehearsals will be held those days as well as Tuesday the 1st. We are planning on having rehearsal Monday, March 31st. If you will be gone the 31st please note that on the audition form.

 

The last several rehearsals (March 24-28, 31 & April 7-11) are MANDATORY for every cast member. If you are unable to attend any of these days, please put it on the audition form before auditions. These are the days where we will be putting the whole show together, costumes, tech, microphones, etc. Students may be dropped from certain numbers or even the show if they have any unexcused absences on these days.

 

PARTICIPATION FEE:

There will be a cast fee of $20, which will cover the cost of the show and give each person a cast T-shirt.

The $20 needs to be paid to BEHS Theatre by February 21st.

(If you are cut or drop out of the play, your money will be refunded until February 28th) If you cannot pay the fee, write it down and we will find a sponsor.

Don't let the cost of the show keep anyone from auditioning.

 
COSTUMES:

Each student is responsible for gathering minimal costume items. (For the most part these items can be easily found at your home, ex. Belt, shoes, etc.) If a student’s costume needs to be altered or constructed, patterns and fabric will be provided.

 PARENT HELP:

A theatre production is a huge endeavor.   We need help with supervising, advertising, ticket sales, etc.  Please sign up for what area you can help us with.

 

AUDITION FORM

 

Name_____________________________________________________________________________________________________  

 

Grade  6   7    Gender________  Height______________  T-Shirt Size   YS   YM   YL   S   M   L   XL

 

Previous Experience, Theatre, Dance, Music, Gymnastics, etc.-

 

 

 

Potential Conflicts (i.e. lessons, vacations, etc)-

 

 

I understand the rehearsal commitments and will be sure my student is picked up no later than 4:30.   I also will allow any pictures of my student to be posted on the cast blog.­­

 

Parents’ Signature___________________________________________   Date____________________

 

Phone _____________________________         email________________________________________

 

Emergency Contact Information- Name and Phone Number                                         

 

______________________________       _______________________________      

 

Parent involvement (please circle one)               Advertising               Supervising           Ticket Sales

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

What to expect at Auditions

Next Monday & Tuesday are auditions. Here is what you should expect-

 1. Students will meet in the commons and form a line (or cluster or blob, whoever gets there first decides) and they will receive a number that the student director will give them.
2. They will be put into groups of 8-10. Boys will audition in a group of boys and girls will audition in groups of all girls.
3. They will warm-up as a group before going in.
4. They will be taught a song at the audition (don't bring anything prepared). They will learn and sing it as a group a couple times and then be asked to sing individually, once.
5. They then will be done with the audition.

A few audition tips are-
  • Smile
  • Don't talk while others are singing
  • Breathe
  • Do your best
We want everyone to do well. We want this show to be great.

We will be posting a callback list on Tuesday night for Wednesday Callbacks and another list on Wednesday night for Thursday Callbacks.  If you get a called back for one or both days good for you. If you don't get called back that doesn't mean you weren't good or we didn't like you.

We can't wait to get working on this show and we are very excited there is a lot of interest. See you all next week!