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Special Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our musical production of The Jungle Book Kids!  Our Choir, the 7th– 8th Grade Musical Class, and our amazing parent volunteers worked diligently to present 3 great performances.   Jungle Book Kids is a tribute to all of you!

I am very blessed and grateful to have worked with such fine young people, parents, and staff this year.  Thank you for your enthusiastic support of our Music program at PRA!

Have a fantastic summer!!!

Mrs. Holly Smits

Jungle Book Kids

Dear PRA Families and Friends,

I would like to extend an invitation to each of you to attend our upcoming production of “Jungle Book Kids”, performed and produced by our PRA Choir (grades 3-6) and our MS Musical Class students.  Our program involves over 70 students who have spent many hours in preparation, and we would love you to attend our free evening performance!  Please note the following information:

Date and Time:  Wednesday, 5/21/08 at 7:00 PM

Light refreshments will be available for purchase at intermission and following the performance.

Place:  Rocky Heights Middle School - 11033 Monarch Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80124 (next door to Rock Canyon High School) Phone: 303-387-3300.  RHMS has a beautiful stage and provides us plenty of room for all our family members and guests!!!

Thank you in advance for your support of our wonderful PRA Choir students and Music program!

Mrs. Holly Smits

Attention:  Photo Time for All Jungle Chorus

and Lead Characters

 

Because we have so many students to photograph (over 60), we need to ask you to stay for pictures from 12:15 until 12:45 PM at the Sat. 5/16 Dress Rehearsal.  We will finish your individual and group photos at that time.  You may still place your DVD/Photo order using the attached form.  Thank you so much!

 

Mrs. Holly Smits

 

 

May 12, 2008

EARLY BIRD ORDER FORM – PREPAY!!!

 

JUNGLE BOOK KIDS AND THE NUTCRACKER SUITE

DVD AND PHOTO ORDER FORM

 

  1. We are excited to offer a DVD recording of our upcoming Jungle Book Kids performance on May 21st!  Sit back, relax, and leave the filming up to us!!!

 

  1. In addition, we now have The Nutcracker Suite performance from 12/12/07 on DVD with a Photo CD Bonus (CD featuring more than 40 great individual and group cast pictures!).

 

  1. Ninja Boy Productions will be filming our Jungle Book Kids program and will produce a high quality DVD at a very reasonable price.  In order to receive the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICING listed below, please Prepay with cash or check made out to Platte River Academy no later than Thursday May 15th.  If you wait and place your order after May 15th, slightly higher prices will prevail (see below).

 

  1. We will also be taking professional photographs of the Jungle Book Kids cast at the 5/17 dress rehearsal.  You may purchase photos of your individual student and group shots in their costumes (prices below).

 

  1. You may pick up your DVDs and photos at the PRA school office at the end of May/early June.  We will notify you by email when your order is ready to be picked up.

 

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PREPAY ORDER FORM

DVD

Jungle Book Kids 5/21/08 Performance           Qty_____$15.00  ($17.00 after 5/15)

 

DVD and Bonus Photo CD

The Nutcracker Suite 12/12/07 Performance  Qty  ____ $15.00  ($17.00 after 5/15)

 

Photography

Memory Mate                                                            Qty _____ $ 7.00  ($ 8.00 after 5/15)

(*Mini group/individual)

 

8X10 Entire Cast Group Photo                          Qty _____$15.00  ($17.00 after 5/15)

 

 

                        Total Amount Due                          $ _______________

 

Please return the lower half of this form with payment to Platte River Academy (PRA) by May 15, 2008 in an envelope addressed to Arlene Wearsch.  Turn your payment envelope in to Mrs.Smits on rehearsal days.  The photos will be taken at the dress rehearsals and possibly on the day of the performance.  Please let us know if you would like your child photographed individually by signing below.  We will take individual pictures of only the children that have been approved by the parent. 

 

___________________________           ________________________________

Student’s Name                                                      Parent’s Signature

 

*Mini group means the group your child is in – i.e., Monkeys, Elephants, Vultures, Snakes, etc.  The memory mate consists of the mini group (5X7) and the individual (3x5) all on one memory sheet

 

May 8, 2008

Jungle Book Kids

Final Performance Reminders!!!

Please read the following information for all cast members, parent volunteers, and middle school musical students –

1.    Final Rehearsal Schedule and Performance Dates and Times

2.    Costume and Make-Up Information

3.    DVD and Cast Photo Orders

4.    Reception/Concessions at Performance at Rocky Heights MS

5.    Roses Sale at Performance at Rocky Heights MS

6.    Cast Pizza Party on Friday 5/23

7.    Parent Volunteer Responsibilities for Dress Rehearsals and Programs

 Final Rehearsal Schedule and Performance Dates and Times

There are only 3 regular rehearsals left before our 2 Dress Rehearsals!!!   As you know, we have extended the Monday and Tuesday afternoon rehearsals to 5:00 PM.  Here is a list of remaining rehearsals:

When and Where

Who Needs to Come

 

Monday May 12, 2008

3:30-5:00

Report to Gym

All Elephants, All Jungle Chorus, Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo, NaNa, Screech, Scratch, Tarzan

May 13, 2008

3:30-5:00

Report to Music Room

All Monkeys, All Elephants, Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan

May 15, 2008

7:10-8:00

Report to Gym

All Jungle Chorus, Vultures, Baloo, Mowgli, Kaas, Snakes, Shere Khan, Shanti, Bagheera

 Dress Rehearsals:

Rehearsal #1     Saturday, May 17              9 am-12:15 pm   Rocky Heights MS

Rehearsal #2      Tuesday, May 20              3:45 pm–6 pm    Rocky Heights MS

 

Performances:

2 PRA daytime programs    Monday, May 19   9-10 AM (5-8) and 1:30 – 2:30 PM (K-4)

Evening Program at RHMS Wednesday, May 21    6:00 - 8:30 PM

Your children will need to be dropped off and picked up at Rocky Heights Middle School by a parent for these rehearsals.  It is imperative to be on time for these rehearsals and pickup at the end.  For the Saturday, May 17th dress rehearsal, the school programs on Monday, May 19th , and the final evening program on Wed. May 21st, we are asking parents to help apply basic makeup at home according to a simple character sketch provided in today’s folder.  This is not mandatory, but recommended.  We will have volunteers that will touch up the makeup in the dressing rooms if need be.  Makeup will not be needed for the Tuesday, May 20th dress rehearsal.  Also, please provide a small, healthy snack for your child to eat and a water bottle for both Dress Rehearsals, especially for the after-school practice on Tuesday.    

 Costume and Make-Up Information

BELOW ARE THE COSTUME AND MAKE-UP REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH CHARACTER.   Please read thoroughly and have your child prepared as best as you can before arriving at the rehearsals and performances.

BASIC MAKE-UP:

As mentioned, please apply basic make-up on your children – particularly the girls - (e.g., eyeliner and blush) for the Saturday dress rehearsal, school shows on Monday during the day, and the main performance on Wednesday night.  We have over 60 students in the play and there is no way we can do the make-up for all of the kids.  Therefore, our make-up assistant has put together sketches for each set of characters for you to try at home.  Put the base makeup on and then if you want to, add some of the character make-up.   This is certainly not required, but would be appreciated.  Our make-up assistant will do her best to embellish any make-up as needed. 

COSTUMES:

Following is a list of what we want you to be aware of in getting the kids stage ready.  Many of the kids will be wearing very warm costumes.  We want to keep them as cool as possible underneath.  Also, most of the cast will go barefoot on stage.

PEACOCK:   She has a leotard and costume at school.  No shoes.  Hair pulled back out of face.  See artist sketch for make-up.   Please pin peacock or other feathers in her hair for a headpiece.

 LEOPARDS:  Full costume at school, top and pants. Barefoot; hair pulled back out of face, see artist sketch for make-up.

 WOLVES:  Sweatshirt, sweatpants, and ears at school.  Barefoot, hair pulled back out of face, see artist sketch for simple make-up.

 BEES:  Costumes and antennae at school.  Will need black long-sleeve t-shirt or leotard, and black leggings/crop pants/pants (parents are to provide these); barefoot, hair pulled back.  See artist sketch for make-up.

 FLOWERS:  They will be in school-provided unitards w/ sheer skirts over.  Wear appropriate under garments.  Barefoot; pull hair back out of face; see artist sketch for make-up.  (Head pieces provided as part of costume. Bring bobby pins).

 BUSHES:  They will be in green school-provided unitards/sheer skirts.  Wear appropriate under garments.  Barefoot; pull hair back out of face; see artist sketch for make-up.

MONKEY CHORUS:  Sweatshirt and sweatpants are at school. Barefoot; hair pulled back out of face; see artist sketch for make-up.

 ELEPHANT CHORUS:  Sweatshirt, sweatpants, trunks, and ears are at school.  Barefoot; hair pulled back out of face; see artist sketch for basic make-up.

 SNAKES:  Full costume at school.  Barefoot.  Is it possible to braid hair in a French braid?  See artist sketch for make-up.

 VULTURES:  Shorts, shirts, Flip flops, and hats are all at school.  See artist sketch for make-up.

 LEADS  (Baloo; Shere Khan; Bagheera; Shanti; King Louie):  You can wear either black dance shoes, or be barefoot, whichever you prefer.  Have your hair pulled back and out of your face.  Please apply basic makeup, and our makeup assistants will embellish your faces.

 If you have any questions, please contact Arlene Wearsch, 720-344-7265.

DVD and Photograph Sales

Please don’t forget - We are selling professional DVDs and taking professional photographs of the entire group, the smaller groups and individual pictures at the Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, May 17th.  Early Bird Order Forms and payment are due on May 15th.  If you forget to turn in your order form, there will be forms at the dress rehearsals, but please note that slightly higher prices will prevail.   (Extra copy of order form is attached)   You may pick up your DVDs and photos at the PRA school office at the end of May/early June.  We will notify you by email when your order is ready to be picked up.    

Reception /Concessions

As a fundraiser for the PRA music department, we will be selling refreshments before, during, and after the 5/21 performance.  We need parents who can provide refreshments and assistance that evening.  Please refer to the attached announcement.

 

Roses for Sale at the Program!!!

As a way to honor our wonderful student performers, we will be selling roses at our big evening program on 5/21.  Please note that we will have approximately 12 dozen roses for sale.  The cost for a single rose will be $3.00 and $2.00 for each rose thereafter.  We are limiting the purchase of 3 roses per student so that we will have enough for everyone to purchase at least one! 

 Cast Pizza Party

The cast party will be held on Friday, May 23, 2008 from 3:30-5:00 p.m.  We still need to collect $7.00 from several families to cover the costs of costumes/props and the cast party.  If you haven’t already done so, please submit your payment either cash or check (payable to PRA) in an envelope addressed to Shirley Kuhloie.  Also, please write your child’s name on the envelope so we know who has contributed.

 We still need the following party volunteers and help with refreshments – Won’t you consider helping us?  It will be a fun time of celebration!

SET-UP (2 parents) ______________________________________________________

GAMES (2 parents) _____________________________________________________

SERVING (5 parents) ______________________________________________________________

CLEAN-UP (2 parents) _____________________________________________________________

 

We also need donations of the following items:

 

Drinks

Paper Plates

Bowls

Spoons

Ice Cream

Ice Cream Toppings (Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel, Cherries)

3 Dozen Bananas

 

Parent Volunteer Duties

 

Thank you to those who are volunteering!!!  Please see your names listed below.  We still need a number of people to help in the areas below:

 

Advertising – These volunteers will need to make 3 posters to advertise the program.  They will be hung up and displayed around the school prior to the performance. 

                Shirley Kuhloie

                Susha Roberts

 

Set Design/Creation – We could use 2 more parents to help set up the stage for the performance – This will be Saturday 5/17 from 8 - 9 AM at Rocky Heights, at the school performance on 5/19 at 8 AM, at the final dress rehearsal on 5/20, and at the beginning of the evening program on 5/21.

                Mardie Koneval and Gretchen Place

 

Props - Shohini Ghosh needs 1 parent to assist her in collecting props _________________________

               

Sounds/Lights Crew – These volunteers will be working with MS students making sure the sound and lights are working correctly before and during the rehearsals and program.

                Mardie Koneval and MS musical class students

 

Costume Creation/Sewing - These volunteers are sewing and creating the costumes.

                Arlene Wearsch - Chairperson

                Shirley Kuhloie

                Julie Kirchgessner

                Pam Baker

                Caralyn Keel

                Alex Schellhase

                Susan Burson

                Kathy Gallegos

 

Rehearsal Assistants:  These volunteers will assist backstage getting the children on and off stage.  Please attend all the rehearsals and the program.  You will need to be there the entire time.

                Shirley Kuhloie - Chairperson

                Arlene Wearsch

                Pam Baker

                Mitzi DeNicola

                Liz Caswell

                Mardie Koneval

 

Dressing Room Assistants:  All the costumes will need to be bagged and labeled prior to the first rehearsal and then brought to Rocky Heights Middle School on Friday, May 16th.  On the day of the rehearsals and on the day of the program, the volunteers will need to help the children in and out of their costumes.  It will be necessary to get the costumes back in their labeled bag for the next rehearsal/program.  Please arrive a few minutes prior to the starting time to allow the children to get into their costumes.  You do not need to stay for the entire rehearsal, however, please make sure you are back 15 minutes prior to the end of the rehearsal to help get the children out of their costumes. 

                Tara Morgan

                Tracy Camit

                Ellen Cain

                Meagan Gueller

                Liz Caswell

                __________________

                __________________

 

 Stage Makeup/Hair - These volunteers will embellish makeup and help with hair for the main characters and touch up others as needed.  Please be at the rehearsals early so this can be applied before the rehearsal/program starts. 

                Eileen Desch                                     

                Shohini Ghosh                                 

                Ellen Cain

                Lindsey Shriver

               

Photography – These volunteers contacted professional photographers, organized the sale of photos, and will help get the children ready for pictures.

                Arlene Wearsh                 __________________________

                Tara Morgan                      __________________________

 

Programs/Donations Box – These volunteers will pass out programs and man the donations box. 

                Pam Comstock

                Ellen Cain

                Alex Shellhase

 

Selling Roses – These volunteers will sell, wrap and ribbon roses to be sold either individually or grouped together.  Roses will be sold before, during and after the performance. 

                Eileen Desch (buying roses only)

Pam Comstock

2 MS musical class students

______________________

______________________

 

Concessions – We will need many more parent volunteers to make baked goods.

                Tracy Camit

                Ellen Cain

                Meagan Gueller

                Sheri Haughton

                Terry Graham

                ___________________

                ___________________

                ___________________

 

Concessions Sale – These volunteers will sell concessions prior to the show, during intermission and after the show.  We need 6 sellers for ½ hour time slot so the same people are not doing it for all three slots.

                Eleni Demos – Chairperson

                Danielle Naumann

                Tami Sauter

                Sheri Haughton 

                Julie Kirchgessner

                Pam Baker

                Kathy Johnson

                Ellen Cain

                Dean Kuhloie

 

Cleanup Crew – These volunteers will need to help clean up after each rehearsal and at the end of the program.  They will also help clean up at the cast pizza party.    

                Julie McCloskey

                Mitzi DeNicola

                __________________

                __________________

 

Cast Pizza Party:  These volunteers will plan the cast party, attend and assist wherever is necessary. 

Danielle Naumann – Chairperson            ______________________________

                Eleni Demos                                                      ______________________________

                Terry Graham                                                    _______________________________

                Sheri Haughton                                                                _______________________________

                Julie Kirchgessner

                Pam Baker

                Kathy Johnson

                Ellen Cain

 

Thank You Committee – These volunteers will prepare thank you cards for the children to color and sign, and deliver the thank you cards.

                Sheri Haughton

                Susan Kelly

                ________________________________

                ________________________________

 

Thanks to everyone!  It is going to be a wonderful performance!!!

  

 

April 24, 2008

 

Hello Fabulous Jungle Book Kids Cast and Parents!

 

Just a little less than 1 month till our programs!  A few reminders:

 

Cast Party Details:   Please mark your calendars for the Cast Party on Friday 5/23 right after school in the gym, from 3:30 – 5:00 PM.  Even though this is field day and the beginning of the Memorial Day weekend, it is the only time we can reserve our gym for our celebration.  I hope everyone will plan to attend!  We do need parent helpers (see below).  More details about the party will be sent home later…

 

Please send in your $7.00 per student to help with the remaining costume costs and the cast pizza party.  $4.00 of this expense will help with costumes/props/supplies and $3.00 will pay for your child’s pizza at the party.  Please send either cash or check (made payable to PRA) and send it in an envelope addressed to Shirley Kuhloie.  Also, please write your child’s name on the envelope so we know who has contributed.  Please send in your cash or check to rehearsal no later than May 1, 2008.  This will allow us to finish purchasing needed items for the program.  Thank you!

 

 Program Cover Printing:  Are you able to donate or help provide color copying of our Jungle Book Kids program cover?  It will be a 1-page design that is ready to print, but we would love to have it printed in color rather than on plain colored paper.  We will need about 200 copies.  Please email Mrs. Smits at HSmits@platteriveracademy.com.

 

Volunteer Help Needed:

 

Tara Morgan is helping coordinate all volunteer efforts.  There are several areas where we greatly need your help to make this a successful program.  Please note the remaining parent volunteer meetings:

 

Thursday May 1, 2008 at 3:20 PM

Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 3:20 PM

 

LISTED BELOW ARE THE AREAS WHERE YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!   PLEASE FILL YOUR NAMES IN THE BLANKS AND EMAIL TARA YOUR RESPONSE:  taramorgan@comcast.net

 

Costume Assembly:  We need 2–3 more moms who can help assemble and/or embellish costumes (not difficult!!! – fabric and directions provided):

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Dressing Room Assistance:  2 more moms and/or dads who are willing to help with the boys’ costumes for the 2 dress rehearsals and the final program.  We need two parents on each day to be available before and after each event.  You will help the boys get into and out of their costumes:

1.

2.

3.

Make- Up/Hair:  Need a couple more moms willing to help with basic makeup/hair preparation before the dress rehearsals and program:

1.

2.

3.

Concessions Sale at the Program:  2–4 parents to sell concessions before the show, during intermission, and/or after the show:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Baked Goods:  We will need several people to donate a variety of cookies, lemonade, and bottled water for concessions and the cast party.  Details will follow.  Please list your names below:

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Roses at the Program:  2-3 people who will wrap, ribbon, and help sell individual gift roses for our cast members before the show, during intermission and/or after the show:

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2.

3. 

Programs/Donation Box:  We need a couple of people to hand out programs and man the donation box before the program:

1.

2.

Cast Party:  Help with the cast party by helping organize the party, help serve the food, plan games, etc.:

1.

2.

3     

Props Needed:  If you would like to donate or loan the following props, please email Tara  ASAP. Thanks!

 

1.       Hobo stick with knapsack on the end of the stick.

2.       Plastic Coconuts – 6-8 – we will attach these at the top of the coconut tree  and  one that breaks open in the middle

3.       1 Coconut tie-on bra

4.       Several round or oval sponges – please paint these grey and make them look   like rocks.   These are going to be tossed at people on stage.

5.       1-2 peacock feathers – these are to be plucked from the peacock and used as ticklers.

7.       2 Large Leaf Fans – 2 of the monkeys will be fanning the King.

8.       1 Grass Skirt (tie-on) – for 8th grader - probably an adult medium or large in size

9.       1 plastic water jug – jungle or primitive-type

 

Rehearsal/Program Dates:

                                                                               

Saturday, May 17                  Dress Rehearsal #1             9 AM - 12:15 PM

Monday, May 19                  2  PRA daytime programs (see times on website)

Tuesday, May 20                 Dress Rehearsal #2        3:45 - 6:00 PM

Wednesday May 21               Program at RHMS               6:00 - 8:30 PM

Friday, May 23                       Cast Party                           3:30 - 5:00 PM

 

THANK YOU!  WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR FAITHFUL HELP!     Mrs. Holly Smits 

 

April 9, 2008

Dear Jungle Book Kids Families,

 

Our Jungle Book Kids program is approaching quickly!  We will be performing in just 6 short weeks!  Our children bring enthusiasm and excitement to every practice, and they are doing such a fabulous job.

 

Tara Morgan will be working with me to email you necessary information for the upcoming performances. There will be times that you receive an email from her which may not pertain to you, but to make things easier for Tara; she will be doing mass emails to everyone on the Cast List.  She will note in the “Subject Line” what each email is in reference to and at that time you can either read the email and respond or simply delete it if it does not pertain to you.  We will also continue to send you notices through Thursday folders.

  

Costumes/Cast Pizza Party

 

We are very busy planning and organizing costumes for the show.  Please be watching for a Costume Update soon that will describe details for your child’s costume.  For the last performance, The Nutcracker, we graciously received a wonderful donation for a number of the costumes from one PRA family and the need for additional costumes was minimal.  However, for Jungle Book Kids, we have a larger cast and will need additional funds for the costumes.  We are very fortunate that the drama department at Rocky Heights Middle School is loaning us several costumes and stage props for our program!  But we will still need to buy fabric, sweat suits, and supplies to make several costumes and some stage props.  Thus, we are formally requesting funds from PTO on Monday 4/14.  We hope they will grant us the majority of the funds we need.

 

However, we need to ask you to contribute $7.00 per student to help with the remaining costs and the cast pizza party on Friday May 23, 2008.  $4.00 of this expense will help with costumes/props/supplies and $3.00 will pay for your child’s pizza at the party.  Please send either cash or check (made payable to PRA) and send it in an envelope addressed to Shirley Kuhloie.  Also, please write your child’s name on the envelope so we know who has contributed.  Please send in your cash or check to rehearsal no later than May 1, 2008.  Thank you!!!

 

Volunteer Meetings

 

If you would like to help with the performances in any way, we would love your help!  There are still several areas of need.  Please note the remaining parent volunteer meetings:

 

1.   Wednesday April 16, 2008 at 3:20 p.m.

2.   Thursday May 1, 2008 at 3:20 p.m.

3.   Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 3:20 p.m.

4.   (One additional meeting may be called, TBD)

 

Please mark your calendars for these important dates! 

 

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact myself or Tara via email and we will get right back to you.

 

Mrs. Smits – HSmits@platteriveracademy.com

Tara Morgan - taramorgan@comcast.net

 

3/26/08

OOOPS!  – TYPOS ON JUNGLE BOOK KIDS

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE – SEE CORRECTED COPY!!!

We are sorry – in our haste to get you the Jungle Book Kids Final Rehearsal Schedule in your Thursday folders before spring break, there were a few typos we did not catch.  Please read and save the attached revised Final Rehearsal Schedule.   Please destroy your old copy and replace it with this one.  (This corrected version is also posted on the Music website under the Choir tab).  Also, please note that rehearsal times are still the same – Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 PM and Thursday mornings from 7:15 – 8:00 AM (students should arrive no later than 7:10 to begin on time).   Please send a snack for your child to eat before the afternoon practices.  Thank you for helping your children attend all their designated rehearsals!  We appreciate you!!!

Mrs. Smits

The Jungle Book Rehearsal Schedule
When and Where   Who Needs to come      
Monday March 31,2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL MONKEYS, Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli   I Wan'na Be Like You  
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  Vultures, Kaa, Snakes, Shere Khan, Mowgli stand-in   ACT II Scene IV, V  
           
Tuesday, April 1, 2008          
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Shanti, Mowgli, Bagheera, Kaa, Snakes   ACT I Scene II, III, IV  
           
Thursday, April 3, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera, Baloo, Mowgli   Bare Necessities  
BLOCKING  AND MUSIC
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL MONKEYS, Mowgli stand-in   ACT II Scene I,
I Wan'na Be Like You MUSIC ONLY!
 
           
Monday April 7, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL MONKEYS, Baloo, Mowgli, Bagheera stand-in   I Wan'na Be Like You  
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL ELEPHANTS, Bagheera, Mowgli stand-in   ACT I Scene IV, V
ACT II Scene III
 
           
Tuesday, April 8, 2008          
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
SHERE KHAN REPORT TO MARDIE KONEVAL
  Baloo, Peacock, Flowers 1&2, Mowgli, Bagheera, Screech, Scratch, Nana, Tarzan, Jane, Squeak, Eek, Shere Khan, King Louie, Fanfare Monkeys   ACT I Scene VI, VII,
ACT II Scene I, III 
 
           
Thursday, April 10, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera. Baloo, Mowgli   Bare Necessities  
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  Vultures, Kaa, Snakes   That's What Friends Are For  
           
Monday, April 14, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Snakes, Kaa, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan, Mowgli   The Battle  
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL ELEPHANTS, Mowgli stand-in   Colonel Hathi's March  
           
Tuesday, April 15, 2008          
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shanti   ACT II Scene III, VI, VII  
           
Thursday, April 18, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Snakes, Kaa, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan Mowgli stand-in   The Battle  
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL ELEPHANTS, Mowgli    Colonel Hathi's March  
           
Monday April 21, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  Kaa, Snakes   Trust in Me  
           
Tuesday April 22, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  Kaa, Snakes   Trust in Me  
MUSIC
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  FULL CAST   Review  
           
Thursday April 24, 2008          
MUSIC
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  FULL CAST   Review  
           
Tuesday April 29, 2008          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM   ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan, Kaa, Snakes,    ACT I Scene I, II, III,
IV (Front Cross Only)
 
           
Thursday May 1, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   ALL ELEPHANTS, ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo, NaNa, Screech, Scratch, Tarzan   ACT I Scene IV, V, VI, VII  
           
Monday May 5, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   ALL MONKEYS, ALL ELEPHANTS, Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan,   ACT II Scene I, II, III, IV  
           
Tuesday May 6, 2008          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM    ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Mowgli, Kaas, Snakes, Shere Khan, Shanti, Bagheera   ACT II Scene V, VI, VII  
           
Thursday May 8, 2006          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM   ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan, Kaa, Snakes,    ACT I Scene I, II, III,
IV (Front Cross Only)
 
           
Monday, May 12, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   ALL ELEPHANTS, ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo, NaNa, Screech, Scratch, Tarzan   ACT I Scene IV, V, VI, VII  
           
Tuesday May 13, 2008          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM   ALL MONKEYS, ALL ELEPHANTS, Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan,   ACT II Scene I, II, III, IV  
           
Thursday May 15, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM    ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Mowgli, Kaas, Snakes, Shere Khan, Shanti, Bagheera   ACT II Scene V, VI, VII  
           
Saturday May 17, 2008          
REPORT TO
ROCKY HEIGHTS
  FULL CAST Dress Rehearsal  #1   9AM-12:15PM  
           
Monday May 19th          
REPORT TO GYM   FULL CAST - 2 PRA School Programs      
           
Tuesday May 20, 2008          
REPORT TO
ROCKY HEIGHTS
  FULL CAST Dress Rehearsal #2   3:45PM-6PM  
           
Wednesday May 21, 2008          
REPORT TO
ROCKY HEIGHTS
  FULL CAST Program   6PM  
           

REHEARSAL & PARENT MEETING REMINDERS

All JUNGLE BOOK KIDS Cast/Choir Members

 

Attached please find the FINAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE from now through our May programs.   We expect that you will attend all rehearsals that apply to you.   All of us are working hard to make this the best program possible!  Thank you to everyone who is making an extra effort to be here on the correct days.

·         Please READ your rehearsal schedule carefully!!!  Do NOT rely on the after-school announcements only.   If you misplace your schedule, it is posted on my music website under Choir, and is also posted on the bulletin board outside the music room.

·         Over Spring Break, please finish memorizing your music, solos and speaking parts.  If you would like to take music or a script home at any time, please see me before or after school.

·         If you must miss a rehearsal, parents please email so we can make necessary adjustments.

·         If there are any minor changes to this schedule, we will notify students and parents.

·         The next Parent Volunteer Meeting will be on Thursday March 27th from 3:20 – 4:20 PM in the music room.  Please join us!  We will have specific places for you to sign up with time frames, so you can plan ahead to help in April and May.  Thank you! 

                   HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!!!    Mrs. Holly Smits

Final Jungle Book Kids Rehearsal Schedule
When and Where   Who Needs to come      
Monday March 31,2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL MONKEYS, Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli   I Wan'na Be Like You  
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  Vultures, Kaa, Snakes, Shere Khan, Mowgli stand-in   ACT II Scene IV, V  
           
Tuesday, April 1, 2008          
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Shanti, Mowgli, Bagheera, Kaa, Snakes   ACT I Scene II, III, IV  
           
Thursday, April 3, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera, Baloo, Mowgli   Bare Necessities  
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL ELEPHANTS,  Bagheera stand-in, Mowgli stand-in   ACT I Scene IV, V
ACT II Scene III
 
           
Monday April 7, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL MONKEYS, Baloo, Mowgli, Bagheera stand-in   I Wan'na Be Like You  
BLOCKING  AND MUSIC
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL MONKEYS, Mowgli stand-in   ACT II Scene I,
I Wan'na Be Like You MUSIC ONLY!
 
           
Tuesday, April 8, 2008          
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
SHERE KHAN REPORT TO MARDIE KONEVAL
  Baloo, Peacock, Flowers 1&2, Mowgli, Bagheera, Screech, Scratch, Nana, Tarzan, Jane, Squeak, Eek, Shere Khan, King Louie, Fanfare Monkeys   ACT I Scene VI, VII,
ACT II Scene I, III 
 
           
Thursday, April 10, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera. Baloo, Mowgli   Bare Necessities  
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  Vultures, Kaa, Snakes   That's What Friends Are For  
           
Monday, April 14, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Snakes, Kaa, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan, Mowgli   The Battle  
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL ELEPHANTS, Mowgli stand-in   Colonel Hathi's March  
           
Tuesday, April 15, 2008          
BLOCKING
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shanti   ACT II Scene III, VI, VII  
           
Thursday, April 18, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Snakes, Kaa, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan Mowgli stand-in   The Battle  
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  ALL ELEPHANTS, Mowgli    Colonel Hathi's March  
           
Monday April 21, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  Kaa, Snakes   Trust in Me  
           
Tuesday April 22, 2008          
CHOREOGRAPHY
REPORT TO GYM
  Kaa, Snakes   Trust in Me  
MUSIC
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  FULL CAST   Review  
           
Thursday April 24, 2008          
MUSIC
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM
  FULL CAST   Review  
           
Tuesday April 29, 2008          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM   ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan, Kaa, Snakes,    ACT I Scene I, II, III,
IV (Front Cross Only)
 
           
Thursday May 1, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   ALL ELEPHANTS, ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo, NaNa, Screech, Scratch, Tarzan   ACT I Scene IV, V, VI, VII  
           
Monday May 5, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   ALL MONKEYS, ALL ELEPHANTS, Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan,   ACT II Scene I, II, III, IV  
           
Tuesday May 6, 2008          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM    ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Mowgli, Kaa, Snakes, Shere Khan, Shanti, Bagheera   ACT II Scene V, VI, VII  
           
Thursday May 8, 2006          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM   ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan, Kaa, Snakes,    ACT I Scene I, II, III,
IV (Front Cross Only)
 
           
Thursday May 1, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   ALL ELEPHANTS, ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo, NaNa, Screech, Scratch, Tarzan   ACT I Scene IV, V, VI, VII  
           
Monday May 5, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   ALL MONKEYS, ALL ELEPHANTS, Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli, Shere Khan,   ACT II Scene I, II, III, IV  
           
Tuesday May 6, 2008          
REPORT TO MUSIC ROOM    ALL JUNGLE CHORUS, Vultures, Mowgli, Kaas, Snakes, Shere Khan, Shanti, Bagheera   ACT II Scene V, VI, VII  
           
Saturday May 17, 2008          
REPORT TO
ROCKY HEIGHTS
  FULL CAST Dress Rehearsal #1   9AM-12:15PM  
           
Monday May 19th, 2008          
REPORT TO GYM   FULL CAST - 2 PRA School Programs   9AM and 1:30PM  
           
Tuesday May 20, 2008          
REPORT TO
ROCKY HEIGHTS
  FULL CAST Dress Rehearsal #2   3:45PM-6PM  
           
Wednesday May 21, 2008          
REPORT TO
ROCKY HEIGHTS
  FULL CAST Program   6PM  
           

 

The MARCH Jungle Book Rehearsal Schedule

Monday, March 3 - 3:30 PM   Music - All Elephants   Colonel Hathi's March  
    Lines- Bagheera (Kinzi), Mowgli (Sam), Baloo (Haley)      
    Solo Work - King Louie (Anne) & Baloo (Haley)   I Wanna Be Like You and Reprise  
Tuesday, March 4  - 3:30 PM   Music - Snakes/Vultures   Trust in Me, That's What Friends Are For  
    Lines - Vultures (Wryn, Nick, Emily, Eric) w/ Mrs. Comstock, Snakes (Julia, Laura, Haley S. Brenna, Holland, Francesca), Mowgli,(Sam) & Fanfare DanceMonkies(Sydney,Kennady)      
           
Thursday, March 6 - 7:15 AM   Music - Jungle Chorus/Shanti (Mariana), Coconut Tree (Emily), Mowgli, Baloo, Shere Khan (Brooke)   The Battle, Kaa the Snake, Night into Day, Mowgli Runs, Baloo the Bear, Shanti's Solo  
    Lines- Shanti,(Mariana) Bagheera,(Kinzi) Mowgli(Sam), Baloo(Haley), Kaa (Julia)      
           
Monday, March 10 - 3:30 PM   Music- Shere Khan, Monkeys Bagheera,(Kinzi) Baloo,(Haley)   I Wan'na Be Like You and Reprise, Shere Khan the Tiger  
    Lines- Elephants, Mowgli,(Sam), Shere Khan,(Brooke)      
           
Tuesday, March 11 - 3:30 PM   Music- Jungle Chorus,Shanti(Mariana) Baloo,(Haley) Bagheera,(Kinzi), Mowgli,(Sam)     The Bare Necessities, The Battle, Shanti Solo  
    Lines - Mowlgi(Sam), King Louie(Anne) Monkeys, Baloo,(Haley)      
           
Thursday, March 13 -7:30 AM   Music - Snakes/Vultures   Trust in Me, That's What Friends Are For  
    Lines - Vultures/Snakes (Julia, Laura, Haley S. Brenna, Holland, Francesca, Wryn, Nick, Emily, Eric) Mowgli,(Sam)      
Monday, March 24 -3:30 PM   Choreography - in Gym - All Elephants and Snakes   Colonel Hathi's March, Trust in Me   
           
Tuesday, March 25 - 3:30 PM   ALL- in Music Room   Run Through  
           
Thursday, March 27- 7:15 AM   ALL - in Gym   Run Through
         
Monday, March 31 - 3:30 PM Choreography - in Gym - Jungle Chorus, All Snakes, Baloo,(Haley) Bagheera,(Kinzi), Mowgli,(Sam) The Bare Necessities
    Lines - Vultures (Wryn, Nick, Emily, Eric) w/ Mrs. Comstock    

 

Jungle Book Kids Announcement!

March Monday Rehearsals

 

Please note, we have added 4 after-school Monday rehearsals from 3:30 – 4:30 PM during the month of March!  This is because we need to make up a rehearsal from February (late start) and because we will miss a whole week of practices during Spring Break.  Thank you for helping your children remember their rehearsals and for all your support of the Jungle Book Kids production!!!

2/13/08

Delayed Start Days - No Thursday AM Choir Rehearsal!

Parents and students, please note that if we ever have a delayed start, 
Thursday AM Choir rehearsal will be cancelled for that day. We will resume
the following Tuesday after school at 3:30 PM with singers and groups who
are regularly scheduled for that rehearsal.  Thanks!

FEBRUARY Jungle Book Kids Rehearsal Schedule

Thursday, February 07, 2008   ALL   Jungle Prologue  
  AM       The Bare Necessities (Finale)  
        I Wan'na Be Like You (Bows)  
           
Tuesday, February 12, 2008   ALL   Jungle Prologue  
   PM       The Bare Necessities (Finale)  
        I Wan'na Be Like You (Bows)  
           
Thursday, February 14, 2008   Kaa (Julia Koneval)   Trust In Me  
  AM   Snake Chorus   Colonel Hathi's March  
    ALL ELEPHANTS      
           
Tuesday, February 19, 2008   Jungle Chorus   Kaa the Snake  
    PM   Shanti (Mariana Demos)   Night into Day  
        Mowgli Runs  
        The Battle  
        Baloo the Bear (Trio)  
           
Thursday, February 21, 2008   Jungle Chorus   The Bare Necessities  
   AM   Baloo (Haley Baker)   Shere Kahn  the Tiger  
    Bagheera (Kinzi Kuhloie)      
    Mowgli (Sam Cahill)      
    Shere Kahn (Brooke Jones)      
           
Tuesday, February 26, 2008   All Monkeys   I Wan'na Be Like You  
    PM   King Louie (Anne Conner)   I Wan'na Be Like You (Reprise)  
    Bagheera (Kinzi Kuhloie)   That's What Friends Are For  
    Baloo (Haley Baker)   Shere Kahn the Tiger  
    Vultures (Wryn Wagner, Shannon Dunn, Emily Hazard, Eric Meza)      
    Shere Kahn (Brooke Jones)      
           
Thursday, February 28, 2008   ALL   Jungle Prologue  
   AM       The Bare Necessities (Finale)  
        I Wan'na Be Like You (Bows)  
        Review  

 

Congratulations to everyone who auditioned for roles in the Jungle Book Kids!  The results are listed below.  All other choir members who did not audition will be placed in choral groups after the 2/7 rehearsal.  Please be watching for the February Rehearsal Schedule!

Jungle Book Kids Audition Results

Eighth Grade   Fifth Grade  
       
Shannon Dunn Flaps (Vulture) Julia Koneval Kaa
Anne Conner King Louie Sanju Shenoy Jungle Bee
Haley Baker Baloo Kourtney Johnson Helga (Elephant)
    Michael Camit Squeek (Monkey)
Seventh Grade   Grace Kirchgessner Jungle Wolf
    Whitney Byrd Bertha (Elephant)
Scott Kuhloie Colonel Hathi Kennedy Simpson Fanfare Dancing Monkey
Brooke Jones Shere Khan Katie Desch Jungle Flower (line solo)
Bailey Richeson Winifred (Elephant) Mariana Demos Shanti
Serina Owens NaNa (Monkey) Conor Kelly Baby Elephant
Laura Marques Hissy(Snake Chorus Leader Liam Ransom Scratch (Monkey)
Alyssa Heiland Screetch (Monkey) Ben Morgan Tarzan (Monkey)
Sam Cahill Mowgli Emily Sorgorka Jungle Coconut Tree
Emily Hazard Hip (Vulture) Eric Meza Sonny (Vulture)
    Sydney Ostdiek Fanfare Dancing Monkey
Sixth Grade   Madison Cox Snake Chorus
    Holland Schellhase Snake Chorus
Haley Stephens Snake Chorus Francesca Wearsch Snake Chorus
Brenna Gallacher Snake Chorus Nick DeNicola Honk (Elephant)
Claire Davis Eek (Monkey) Morgan Hildebrand Jungle Rock (line solo)
Kinzi Kuhloie Bagheera Autumn Edmundson Jane (Monkey)
Wryn Wagner Buzzy (Vulture)    

CHOIR OFFICIALLY BEGINS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7TH!!!

Choir will officially start on Thursday 2/7 at 7:15 am.  Thereafter, our practices will typically be on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 – 4:30 pm, and on Thursdays from 7:15 – 8:00 am.  Students will be assigned to specific choral groups for the Jungle Book Kids that will practice on specific days.  Thus, students may not have to attend every Tuesday and Thursday, depending upon their parts.   I will send home a Rehearsal Schedule after auditions, so students and parents will know exactly when they are to come.  Please check for announcements in your Thursday folders as well! 

 

Mrs. Smits

Announcing Auditions for

 

The Jungle Book Kids!!!

 

5th and 6th Grade Choir Members &

 

MS Musical Class Only

 

Auditions for major roles in our production will be held on the following dates and times.  Please sign up for a time slot on the audition sheet on the board outside the Music room door.  Auditions will be approximately 3 minutes long.  Please prepare a short vocal solo of your choice (with CD or acapella).  You may also prepare a short example of your dancing abilities.  Finally, we will ask you to read a few lines from The Jungle Book Kids.

 

Audition Dates:  Wednesday January 30th and Thursday

   

       January 31st

 

Times:  3:30 – 5:00 pm after school – Music Room

 

We’ll See You There – Good Luck!!! – Mrs. Smits

 

 

Attention Choir Members -

Announcing a Special Viewing of

The Jungle Book Kids Musical!!!

We are having a viewing of The Jungle Book Kids  next week, before Choir officially starts!  Come see a DVD of the program we will be doing with Choir and the Middle School musical class.  To find out all about it, and to hear about auditions, you will need to attend this special meeting and showing:

WHEN – Thursday, January 17th

TIME – 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM

WHERE – Music Room

We will start the meeting promptly at 7:15 am.  I look forward to seeing you next week!

Mrs. Smits

PRA Music Teacher

(303) 221-1070, ext. 2035

 

12/4/07

The Nutcracker Suite

Dear PRA Families and Friends,

I would like to extend an invitation to each of you to attend our upcoming mini-production of “The Nutcracker Suite”, performed by our PRA Choir (grades 3-6), featuring over 60 students!  The students have worked very hard, and we would love you to attend our free evening performance!  Please see the following information:

Date and Time:  Wednesday, 12/12/07 at 7:00 PM

Reception with light refreshments will follow the performance.

PlaceNew Venue!  Rocky Heights Middle School - 11033 Monarch Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80124 (next door to Rock Canyon High School) Phone: 303-387-3300.  RHMS has a beautiful stage and provides us plenty of room for all our family members and guests!!!

Thank you in advance for your support of our wonderful PRA Choir students and Music program!

Mrs. Holly Smits

PRA Music Teacher

Platte River Academy

The Nutcracker Suite

Dress Rehearsals and Costume Update

 

2 Dress Rehearsals:    Saturday December 8, 2007, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Tuesday December 11, 2007, 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM

Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd., Littleton, CO

* Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin promptly. 

** Please feed your children a healthy breakfast/snack BEFORE

     entering Rocky Heights MS.

***All main characters/dancers listed below, please come dressed in costumes on Sat.12/8.

***All students will change into costumes and/or fancy holiday clothes at the MS for Tues.12/11 rehearsal. Photos will be taken at 12/11 Rehearsal.

 

School Performances: Monday December 10, 2007, 8:45 – 9:45 AM (K-4), and 1:30 – 2:30 PM (5-8)

Platte River Academy – Please make sure students bring costumes to school. All students will change into costumes at school for both shows. Parents may attend, but it will be very crowded. These are really dress rehearsals for fellow PRA students and staff. If possible, please plan to attend the Wed.12/12 evening performance, and invite all your friends and family members!!!

 

Evening Performance: Wednesday December 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM *** CALL TIME 6:15 ***

                                     Reception with cookies and beverages immediately following performance

 Rocky Heights Middle School, 11033 Monarch Blvd., Littleton, CO

 

Nutcracker Cast Party:  Monday December 17, 2007, 3:30 – 5:30 PM

                                       Students may bring casual clothes to change into after school for party if desired.

                                       Platte River Academy (sorry no siblings - choir students only and all parent helpers)

 

Narrators, Part 1 Soloists, & All Choir Members who are not dancers:  Please wear Fancy Holiday Dress Clothes, with black or dark shoes.  No Jeans Please!

 

The following dancers/main characters should arrive with hair and make-up done.  All girl dancers (except Clara) should wear their hair in a bun and have applied foundation (optional), blush, eye shadow and/or eye liner, and lipstick.  All girls not dancing may wear their hair in Victorian curls (optional) with hair bows.  Boy dancers may wish to apply blush and eye liner.  Make-up is not required but rather suggested in an effort to keep the children’s faces from fading out under the stage lights.  Please be sure to put names on anything you bring to use during

the performance – even shoes!

 

The following items are needed at both Dress Rehearsals and Performances:

 

Clara:                                     Opening number dress, hair bow, pink tights, pink ballet slippers

Fritz:                                       Entire costume, including shoes

Godpapa:                                Entire costume, including shoes

Three Girl Party Guests:       Fancy holiday dresses, hair bows, shoes

Girl Mice:                               Mouse Ears, Mouse Tail, black shoes

Boy Mice:                              Black turtle neck, black pants, black shoes, Mouse Ears,

                                                Mouse Tail

Soldiers:                                 Grey pants (provided), white turtle neck, black shoes

Mouse King:                          Entire costume, mouse tail, dark shoes, crown

Prince:                                    Entire costume, including shoes

Nutcracker:                            Entire costume, including shoes

Sugar Plum:                            Entire costume, including pink tights, pink ballet shoes

Russian Dancers:                   Long black socks, black shoes

Arabian Singers:                    Your costumes will be at the rehearsals and performances

Arabian Dancers:                   Pink ballet shoes

Chinese Dancers:                   Black shoes

Reed Flutes:                           Pink ballet shoes

Waltz of the Flowers:             Pink ballet shoes

 

 

Thank you for your help!  Please contact Mrs. Becky Ostdiek at

 bostdiek@msn.com  if you have any questions about your costume. 

 

The Nutcracker Suite

Rehearsal and Performance Update!!!

 

We are getting so excited for our upcoming performances of the Nutcracker, and we want to remind you of some very important dates and times!  It is crucial that everyone attend the practices listed below.  Please note these dates and times on your calendars.

 

For the benefit of all singers, dancers, and narrators, we have added 3 additional Tuesday morning rehearsals because of Thanksgiving Break – Tuesday, November 20th; Tuesday, November 27th; and Tuesday, December 4th; same time – 7:15 – 8:00 AM. (If your student absolutely cannot attend a rehearsal, please email Mrs. Smits at HSmits@platteriveracademy.com)

 

New Venue!  We will be rehearsing twice (see below) and performing our 12/12 evening concert at Rocky Heights Middle School - 11033 Monarch Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80124 (next door to Rock Canyon High School) Phone: 303-387-3300.  RHMS has a beautiful stage and will provide us plenty of room to invite all our family members and guests!!!

 

All Remaining Regular Rehearsals:

11/19, 11/20. 11/26, 11/27, 11/29, 12/3, 12/4, 12/6, 12/8 – Saturday dress rehearsal at Rocky Heights MS - 9-11 AM, 12/10, 12/11- final dress rehearsal

Pre-Show and Soloists’ Extra Rehearsals: 

Fridays at 3:30 PM - 11/16, 11/30, 12/7 – Schedule pre-set w/students

Dress Rehearsal:

Tuesday 12/11 from 3:45 – 6:00 PM at Rocky Heights MS.  Parents will need to transport students to and from the middle school. Please have students eat a healthy snack before entering the MS for rehearsal. Students will change into costumes at the middle school. Photos will be taken at this rehearsal. More information will follow…

The Nutcracker Suite Performances:

Monday 12/10/07 – daytime school performances for all PRA students and staff – 8:45–9:45 AM (K-4) and 1:30-2:30 PM (5-8)

Wednesday 12/12/07 – 7 PM evening performance at Rocky Heights Middle School, followed by refreshments. (Call time: 6:15 PM for all)

Nutcracker Cast Party:

Monday 12/17 – 3:30–5:30 PM in the PRA gym for choir members and adult chaperones.  Invitation to follow later.

Party Volunteers Needed:

* Set-Up * Serve Refreshments * Assistance with Game * Run DVD

* Nutcracker Décor

For party, please contact Terry Graham at glory2jc3@msn.com

 

 

COME ENJOY THE FUN OF MAKING THIS THE BEST PERFORMANCE EVER!!!  MAKE NEW FRIENDS, TOO!!!

 

AREAS OF NEED:

 

VIDEOGRAPHER FOR 12/12 PERFORMANCE

 

REHEARSAL ASSISTANTS FOR ROCKY HEIGHTS REHEARSALS - 12/8 AND 12/11

 

COOKIES FOR 12/12 RECEPTION

 

BACKSTAGE HELPERS FOR PERFORMANCES

 

SOUND/LIGHTS CREW

 

TECH/STAGE CREW

 

CLEAN-UP CREW

 

PARENTS, HIGH SCHOOL AND MS STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED TO HELP – Great way to get

community service hours!

 

PLEASE CONTACT MRS. SMITS AT HSmits@platteriveracademy.com

 

THANK YOU!!!



First Semester Rehearsal Dates:

9/27, 10/1, 10/4, 10/8, 10/11, 10/22, 10/25, 10/29, 11/1, 11/5, 11/8, 11/12, 11/15, 11/19, 11/20, 11/26, 11/27, 11/29, 12/3, 12/4, 12/6, 12/8 Saturday rehearsal (times TBA), 12/10, 12/11.

 


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