ONE WEEK TO GO BEFORE OPENING NIGHT!!

We are one week away from our amazing show!  Everyone looked great last night - Munchkinland came alive and your acting was wonderful!

Thank you cast!  We cannot wait to keep going on Friday!

February 28 cast call

Thursday, February 28 Cast Call:

Only the following cast members will be rehearsing at Great Valley Middle School from 
2:30 - 4:45pm.   No Stage Crew or Pit Musicians.

Dorothy
Aunt Em
Uncle Henry
Zeke
Hickory
Hunk
Professor Marvel

(Pit Musicians will rehearse at the middle school during their regularly scheduled Thursday time.)

Dress Rehearsal Saturday! And Oz Make-up Instructions

SATURDAY IS OUR DRESS REHEARSAL!  

Here's what you need to do before and after the rehearsal 

BEFORE ARRIVAL:

Eat, shower, dry your hair, and apply deodorant (please!)

All performers:

• AT HOME apply foundation one shade darker than your own skin color to face, neck and ears.  If you have a low neckline on your costume, don’t forget your chest.  The foundation make up should be applied so as to look natural.    
• If your skin is sensitive, consider putting on a primer lotion to protect your skin before you apply foundation.  This can be found at a drug store, cosmetic counter, or Ulta.  

IN A PLASTIC BAGGIE WITH YOUR NAME, please bring your own personal:

• Comb and/or brush
• Black Mascara & Black eyeliner (Dark Brown is OK)
• Natural PINK lipstick – NO FIRE ENGINE RED OR BRIGHT ORANGE LIPS!

Bring Baggie to  Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, 2 March 2013.

This will stay in your Costume Bin!  

There will be NO SHARING of MAKEUP so we do not run the risk of pink eye or other easily transferrable illnesses.  Disposable applicators for every type of makeup are available.  The Make Up committee will assist you with blush, eyeshadow and touch ups.  Every cast member will look wonderful!

HAIR:   Come WEDNESDAY night with your hair style ideas!   If you (or someone at home) like to braid or style hair, please do your hair at home.  Bring hair accessories for your hair style.  There will be only a few make up committee ladies to assist with hair.  We DO have a few curling irons if you would like to use them.  There will be a hair station in the Make Up room.

UPON ARRIVAL:

• Go directly to changing area and retrieve your bin.  Find your costume.

• Change into your costume taking care to not get foundation make up on your costume, return hanger to the rack.  Place your street clothes in the bin.  Leave nothing on the floor.

• Bring your Make Up Baggie to the Make Up Room. There will be stations for different characters.  We will let you know where to go in the room. 

• All costumes go back on their hangers on the correct rack.

• Make sure everything is back in your bin and in your Make Up baggie BEFORE you leave.

• Bins are to be replaced after each show with your Make Up Baggies inside.

• Let’s all work together to clean up and account for all costumes and Make Up

AT THE END OF THE SHOW:

• All costumes go back on their hangers on the correct rack.
• Make sure everything is back in your bin and in your Make Up baggie BEFORE you leave.
• Bins are to be replaced after each show with your Make Up Baggies inside.
• Let’s all work together to clean up and account for all costumes and Make-Up

Stage Make Up Committee Update and Help Needed

Our Stage Make-up Committee is having a BRIEF meeting to discuss the Saturday Dress Rehearsal.  Please let us know your availability (contact information below).

• When:  Thursday, February 28
• Where:   General Wayne - Art Room
• Time:  6:30pm

Additional Make-up Ladies Needed - we will train!!  Click HERE for a letter from the Committee Chairs.

We have a large cast and could use support getting everyone ready for the stage, so please let us know if you're interested! 

Please contact to RSVP for meeting or to join the Stage Make-up Committee:

Nicole Sakowitz   nrsakowitz@gmail.com

Wendy Leland      lelandwd@verizon.net

What goes up... Volunteers for Tear Down

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK

It may seem early to begin thinking about show tear down and shipment back to the Middle School, but we need to get our volunteers on board now!

We need to break down and pack up the set, props and costumes immediately following the Saturday Night Show.

Needed:
Parents, or Adult Family and Friends willing to pack up while the Cast Members, Pit Musicaians and Stage Crew enjoy the cast party.

Bring your power drill and screwdrivers - or just come with a desire to help!

Contact:
Linda Day Sheaffer  daysheaffer@comcast.net
Carrie Kennedy         caskennedyesquire@comcast.net

Flower Power Volunteers

Brava! 
Bravo!

What better place to be than near beautiful flowers for a couple hours! 

Please help us sell flowers for our deserving cast members - we need a few more volunteers: 

• before shows
• during intermission
• after shows 

 Here's when we need your support:
1 adult during Thursday night
1 adult during Saturday afternoon
2 adults during Friday night
2 adults during Saturday night 


Contact Carrie Kennedy or Linda Day Sheaffer if you can help!

caskennedyesquire@comcast.net 
daysheaffer@comcast.net

Sign up for VIP Parking!

What a great way to treat your Grandparents or Special 

Guest  -  a VIP Parking Spot right near the front door!

Only $10.00 ! 

We devoted a blog spot to this a few days ago but 

wanted to remind you again!

Don't let your special guests walk in the cold and rain!

Reserve in Advance!  

• Only 15 spots available per performance.
• $10.00 fee per spot per performance
• Spots will be on the Devon Rd. side of General Wayne Elementary School.
• To reserve, email Becky Gamble at sandbgamble@comcast.net by 5 PM on March 3rd. Your order will be confirmed via email.
• We will need your name or the name of the person for whom you have purchased a spot.
• Send payment to Becky at 4 Ridge Road, Malvern, PA 19355 or give to Mrs. Sheaffer or Mrs. Kennedy at practice.
• Checks should be payable to Great Valley Musical Club.
• Payment in advance is greatly appreciated!

Arrive and Enjoy!

• Spots will be blocked with orange cones for each performance.
• When you arrive, two student volunteer “parking attendants” will be directing you to your spot.
• If you have NOT paid in advance, CASH only will be accepted by our parking attendants!
• You may purchase spots for yourself or other family members.  No need to arrive extra early just to find a spot!

Fog Volunteers Needed

Parents or Family of Cast Members, 
Have you ever wanted to do something totally cool  -  like run a fog machine!!??  

Well, here's your chance!  We need about five adults to learn our fog machine operation so Oz can at times be a spooky place!!!  

We need two adults for a few rehearsals and at each performance, so if you are cross-trained you can share the duties. 

Please let either Carrie Kenndy or Linda Day know as soon as possible so we can set up a training session.

caskennedyesquire@comcast.net
daysheaffer@comcast.net

All Cast Members Rehearse Tonight

Attention Wizard of Oz Cast, 

Tonight's rehearsal is for all cast members, pit crew members and stage crew,  with the exception of front of house.  The sound check will occur while the rehearsal is on-going.   Cast members are to report to the General Wayne Cafeteria, except for these members, who should report to the auditorium and be ready to start promptly at 6:30:  Jitterbug Singers and Dancers, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Flying Monkeys and Wicked Witch and Pit Musicians. Thank you. 

Jitterbug Singers and Dancers, please go directly to the stage and warm-up.  Flying Monkeys, please be seated in the auditorium.

(this announcement was also made in school today)

Correction on Ticket Sale Date - It's Tuesday February 26th

Oz tickets will be on sale in the Middle School lobby during lunch on Tuesday, February 26.

Tickets on Sale During Lunch on Tuesday the 26th!

Hi Cast Members!
We're not a sell-out yet!  We still have loads of space for your family and friends. 
Pick up some tickets on Tuesday, February 26 during lunch periods at GVMS!

Text your friends!  Spread the word!  Ticket info is also on the order form on the GVMS website!

Chaperones Next Week

Hi Parents of Cast Members - 
Please consider lending a hand during one of our practices this week.  We need four parents on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to chaperone cast members during our rehearsals.  If you have not had a chance to volunteer for our production, this would be an excellent way to be involved and it takes just two hours of your time.  

Please contact Linda Day at daysheaffer@comcast.net or Carrie Kennedy at caskennedyesquire@comcast.net

Candy Reminder

We still are low on our candy supply - we have enough for about 1/5 of our kids.  On your next shopping outing, please pick up a bag of wrapped candy.

** No candy with peanuts, tree nuts or processed with peanuts

Premier Parking for the Show

PULL RIGHT IN TO A PREMIER SPOT 

WHEN YOU COME TO THE GVMS PRODUCTION OF

The Wizard of Oz

7:30 PM March 7, 8 and 9      2:00 PM Matinee March 9

General Wayne Elementary School, Malvern, PA

Reserve in Advance!

• Only 15 spots available per performance.
• $10.00 fee per spot per performance
• Spots will be on the Devon Rd. side of General Wayne Elementary School.
• To reserve, email Becky Gamble at sandbgamble@comcast.net by 5 PM on March 3rd. Your order will be confirmed via email.
• We will need your name or the name of the person for whom you have purchased a spot.
• Send payment to Becky at 4 Ridge Road, Malvern, PA 19355 or give to Mrs. Sheaffer or Mrs. Kennedy at practice.
• Checks should be payable to Great Valley Musical Club.
• Payment in advance is greatly appreciated!

Arrive and Enjoy!

• Spots will be blocked with orange cones for each performance.
• When you arrive, two student volunteer “parking attendants” will be directing you to your spot.
• If you have NOT paid in advance, CASH only will be accepted by our parking attendants!
• You may purchase spots for yourself or other family members.  No need to arrive extra early just to find a spot!

THIS IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FUTURE OF THE GVMS MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS!  THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  

YOU WILL BE ESPECIALLY GLAD YOU HAVE A SPOT IF IT IS RAINING!

Questions? Email sandbgamble@comcast.net

Saturday Rehearsal and Ice Cream Social!!

Saturday, February 22 is our Ice Cream Social!

• We'll start practice promptly at 9:00am with the Poppy Scene.
• Cast to arrive, place book bags and other items in the cafeteria and report to the auditorium.  Please be quiet in the auditorium.  After the Poppy and Oz Scenes, if you are not on stage right away you will return to the cafeteria where you can do homework, a puzzle or whatever you have brought to do.
• Our pit musicians will join us today!  They will mostly be observing and playing bits and pieces of songs to get familiar with the show.
• Photographers will be available for head shots for a few hours in the morning.  Please wear a black top.
• We will begin working many of props.  Props are not to be handled by anyone but the intended user in the show, and are only to be used during that scene and returned to the props stage crew.
• Please make sure you have a lunch and snacks.
• We will be choreographing Munchkinland.  Please wear cloths and shoes you can move in!

Meet our Pit Orchestra - they begin Saturday!

Welcome Pit Musicians! 

Please give our pit orchestra a warm welcome today!  

They have been rehearsing every Thursday night since the beginning of the show and have been working very hard to learn the music.  They will be observing us today and playing bits and pieces of the score as they get to know the show.

Wizard of Oz

Pit Musicians

Kelsey Corbett Conductor

Ian Adler  Bass Clarinet

Samantha Carvalho Saxophone

Erin Colahan                   Percussion

Molly Corbett                  Piano 

Greta Gala Flute

Alex Jouin Double Bass

Griffin Lownes Oboe

Jake Meystal                   Piano

Michael Morrell Clarinet 

Cole Nikas Baritone

Marianne Nikas                 Trumpet

Nathan Paolella Trumpet

Jared Ray Percussion

Alexandra Rubin              Saxophone

Saba Saffarin-Toosi Percussion

Delba Saffarin-Toosi Violin

Lindsay Sunderland Cello

Annabel Taylor Cello

Future Rehearsals

Here are our remaining rehearsals.  We are two weeks away from opening night.   If rides are a problem please let us know.

Important changes!

• Due to a conflict at General Wayne, the rehearsal scheduled for Tuesday 2/26 is now Wednesday, 2/27.  (This was an oversight and we apologize.  If this creates an inconvenience please let us know.)
• On Friday, March 1 there is an event occurring at the High School which affects many students in the cast.  If you will not be able to attend practice that night please let us know.       

Rehearsals from now on are at GWES! (exceptions in red)
Weds,    2/20  6:30-8:30PM (Stage crew "Back of House" needed from here on)
Thurs,    2/21     2:30 - 5:00 at Middle School (see posting 2/20 for cast call)
Fri,        2/22     2:30 - 4:00 at Middle School (Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man, Jitterbug Dancers, Jitterbug Singers and Back-up Jitterbug Dancers)
Sat,        2/23  9AM-3PM (with All Stage Crew)
Mon,       2/25     6:30-8:30PM  (Sound check)
Weds,     2/27  6:30-8:30PM
Thurs,     2/28    TBD

March, 2013

Fri,        3/1     6:30-8:30PM

Sat,       3/2     9AM - 3PM (All Stage Crew needed from here on) DRESS REHEARSAL AND PHOTOS

Mon,     3/4     6:30-9:30PM

Tues,    3/5     6:30-9:00PM

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday, March 7th

SECOND PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 8th

MATINEE & CLOSING NIGHT PERFORMANCES: Saturday, March 9th

Props - we need some stuff!

There are many props in the Wizard of Oz.  We need a few more to bring the show to life.  We are hoping you have access to some items we can use.  Please contact Linda Sheaffer at 267-474-9801 or daysheaffer@comcast.net if you think you have something on our list.   If you are unsure, take a photo and send it to me, or bring it Saturday.  (We'd like to have these to use by Saturday.)

Please - no items of significant monetary or sentimental value.  We make every effort to take very good care of our loaned props, but there is a chance the item could get lost or broken.

• Bicycle:  Mrs. Gulch's bike - see above photo.  Plain old fashioned bike.  Like the ones used at the shore.  Color does not matter as we will use fabric to make it black.  No gears or fenders.  Must have inflated tires as it will actually be used.
• Incubator:  something to represent a chick incubator - a small metal bin of sorts - about 2' x 1' but can be smaller - no lid needed
• Bales of straw:  3 (not hay, as it is too messy)
• Metal pail
• Crystal ball
• Large Clear Ball - ( over 1' diameter) can be made of any material  - to represent a gigantic crystal ball
• Small whiskey barrels (2 needed)
• Large old oil can
• Long thick cord (at least 4 feet) with large tassel on the end
• Two fabric chair covers (to cover two folding chairs and make them look a little more fancy)
• Frilly girls bedspread and dust ruffle for twin or double bed
• Old pair of women's small slippers or flat shoes (these will not be returned and will be decorated with sequins)
• Horse bridle 
• Turban ( any color)
• Large Paper plates with a spiral, tie-dye or solid color (about 12).
• SIlver picture frame (8 x 10)
• Old straw hats ( these will be decorated with blue ribbons and other items for Munchkinland scene)
• 10 - 12 bamboo poles 5 - 6' long

Thursday Practice Cast Call

Cast call for Thursday, February 21
Great Valley Middle School

2:30 - 5:00pm


Crows (may be dismissed any time after 3:45) 
Trees
Dorothy and Friends
Wicked Witch


If anyone has a problem staying after school please let Mrs. Sheaffer or Mrs. Kennedy know.

Candy for Cast! Needed by March 1st.

As part of our cast party favors, we are asking parents to bring in a bag or some assortment of candy.

All candy must be wrapped individually.  (Maybe you can catch some post-Valentine clearance sales...)

Candy is needed prior to March 1.  Please bring to General Wayne before or after any rehearsal and give to Mrs. Kennedy or Mrs. Sheaffer.

** No candy with peanuts or processed with peanuts

Cast Photos - Still a few more to get!

Wednesday Night (6:30 - 8:30pm) and Saturday (times to be announced) we will continue taking cast photos.   Wear or bring a black shirt.

Pit Musicians - we need to get your photos.  Please stop by General Wayne Elementary School during rehearsal on Wednesday evening if you are able.  Or Saturday (we will announce times when our photographers will be there).

T Shirt Orders Due Wednesday at Practice!

T Shirt Orders must be turned in on Wednesday, February 20.
Click below for Order Form.  They are $10.
(The t-shirt design in the photo is not the one you will be getting!)

Click:  T-Shirt Order Form

We're now at General Wayne Elementary School

OZ has Moved!!

All of our props and set are now at General Wayne Elementary School!

This begins the final phase of our rehearsals!  We are heading to SHOWTIME!!

We are guests of General Wayne.  We must respect the school  - no one will be permitted in the halls or  restrooms without permission.  In the past there were problems with our cast members abusing General Wayne property.  We must build our reputation back by being a respectful, mature cast.

Tomorrow, Wednesday is a Full Cast Call.

Cast members in the first scene - arrive and BE ON STAGE READY TO BEGIN YOUR LINES AT 6:30pm - SHARP. 

• Other cast members, as you arrive, take a seat quietly in the first 7 rows in the middle of the auditorium.  Do not disturb the show in progress. 
• Announcements will be made right after the tornado scene prior to Munchkinland - we are starting the show immediately at 6:30pm.
• Bring homework or a book - always. 
• No food or drink in the auditorium except water.
• You may not leave the auditorium without permission from a director, producers or other adult.
• Candy will be available for sale during breaks, to only be eaten in the hall or cafeteria, trash must be discarded

Wednesday, February 20th - FULL CAST REHEARSAL at GENERAL WAYNE  

6:30 - 8:30pm

Thursday February 21 and 

Friday, February 22 -

limited cast rehearsals after school at the MIddle School.  We will be announcing these cast calls.

Saturday, February 23 - FULL CAST REHEARSAL at GENERAL WAYNE

9:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday !

Please use care in getting to practice today!

Remember today is the due date for Program Ads!  Everything you need is on the blog entry dated February 12th.

Saturday, February 16 - very important notes

Lotsa' Real Important Stuff about Saturday!
Let's hope we do not get the snow predicted - 
we are still trying to catch up from last weekend!

• Saturday Rehearsal is 9:00 - 4:30pm at Great Valley Middle School.
• Stage Crew and Pit Musicians are invited from 11 - 2pm.  Please wear older clothing to help around the set.  Bring or wear a black top for your photograph.
• Mrs. Murray will be passing out tickets at 11:00pm for those who ordered them.  Ticket orders may also be placed.
• If you cannot be there, it is critical to let us know as we are doing choreography and blocking.
• Bring in your Emergency Medical Forms.
• Please try to remember other forms, including your T-Shirt order form.
• Wear or bring a black top - the photographer will be with us all day and she will try to photograph everyone's head shot.
• Bring a snack for morning and afternoon.
• Bring something to do when you are not on stage.
• Ask your parents or older siblings to please give us any time they can spare to help paint the set.
• Don't forget to bring an item to share to the Pizza Party, which starts at 12:30pm. We will have gluten-free pizza available:

1st letter of last name and item to share:
A-D:    Please provide individual small cold bottles of water (about 12 bottles)
E-I:     Please provide dessert
J-N:    Please provide snacks (chips/pretzels, etc.)
O-Z:    Please provide healthy snacks (suggestions – grapes, clementines, little apples, carrots, veggie tray, cheese, etc.)

PLEASE – NO PEANUTS / PEANUT BUTTER!
If you don’t like/want pizza, please feel free to bring your own lunch along.

Remaining Oz Rehearsals

REMAINING OZ REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

February, 2013

Tues,  2/12   2:30-4:45
Weds,  2/13   2:30-3:30
Thurs,  2/14   2:30-4:45

Sat,        2/16 9AM- 4:30 PM  - Great Valley Middle School
Pizza Party, Choreographer and Photos of Cast

Tues,     2/19    Moving Day to General Wayne Elementary School:   Parent volunteers needed in the evening to set up stage at  General Wayne.  More to follow about this.

Rehearsals from now on are at GWES!
Weds,    2/20  6:30-8:30PM (Stage crew "Back of House" needed from here on)
Thurs,    2/21     2:30 - 4:45 at Middle School (small group as needed)
Sat,        2/23  9AM-3PM (with All Stage Crew)
Mon,       2/25     6:30-8:30PM  (Sound check)
Tues,      2/26  6:30-8:30PM
Thurs,     2/28    TBD

March, 2013

Fri,        3/1     6:30-8:30PM

Sat,       3/2     9AM - 3PM (All Stage Crew needed from here on)

Mon,     3/4     6:30-9:30PM

Tues,    3/5     6:30-9:00PM

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday, March 7th

SECOND PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 8th

MATINEE & CLOSING NIGHT PERFORMANCES: Saturday, March 9th

Please note there may be changes in the schedule as we near Opening Night based on needs with specific scenes.

Please help us on Saturday!

Please help!! 

Losing our set construction time last Saturday put us behind in our set completion! Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Older Siblings - we really need your help to paint!  You need not be a skilled painter!   Even if you can only spare a few minutes of time, your help is critically needed for:

• Simple one-color paint applications
• (or if you are creative) - faux "rocks" for the Witches castle

So if you are a creative painter, or if you simply only know how to hold a brush, please help us! 

We will be painting during rehearsal at the Middle School from 9am - 4:30pm and your help is greatly appreciated for any duration during this time!

Program Ads Needed - URGENT!

Hi Parents of Cast Members and Cast Members- 

Ads for the Wizard of Oz Program are due on Saturday, February 16th.  We have had a very low response - please do not wait until the last minute to get these to us.  The funds generated from these ads cover our program printing costs and many other critical musical expenses.     

• It would really help if you could supply an ad!   Ads start at only $25 - this is a reasonable amount for a business to pay and reach hundreds of people. 

•  It's easy!  How about asking your piano teacher, voice teacher, dance instructor, sports facility, your favorite pizza shop, restaurant?  Or maybe your family can provide a congratulatory ad for a cast member.   

• Don't worry about exact sizing.  

• Please reach out and make a phone call or two tonight.   

• Ads do not have to be fancy - for example just one line congratulating a cast member. Here are some additional ideas:

Your ad can promote or feature:

• A product or service
• A sports program
• A local business
• An upcoming event
• Congratulate a cast member(s)
• Be creative!

Click  HERE learn everything you'll need to know about placing an ad! 

Any questions, please contact:

Rita Stern at sternritam@gmail.com