Monday & Tuesday rehearsals; call times for performances

Monday night is going to be a dress rehearsal, but we will not be doing make-up. Please do your hair. As soon as you come to GWES, change into your costume. Once you are in costume, come sit in the auditorium to warm up. We need to start running the show at 6:45.

Tuesday's rehearsal will not be a dress rehearsal. We will keep you posted on other details.

Though we have not timed the show yet, we anticipate it will be between an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half (including the 20 minute intermission).

Thursday & Friday
Cast call: 6:00PM
Gods: please come at 5:30 to get started on make-up, report to auditorium
Show time: 7:30PM
Pick-up: between 9PM-9:30

Saturday matinee
Cast call: 12:00PM
Show time: 2:00PM
Pick up: 3:30-4PM

* All cast and crew MUST be picked up after the Saturday matinee. NO ONE is to remain in the building in between the shows.

Saturday night
Cast call: 6:00PM
Show time: 7:30PM
Cast party: starts after the show is over and costumes are returned (more to come on that later!), runs until 11:00PM-ish (stay tuned for confirmation on this).

We need everyone to contribute!

CALLING ALL CAST AND CREW MEMBERS' FAMILIES:

 

The annual bake/refreshment sale will be held during each of the performances of  Once on this Island. This event is an enormous fundraiser for the musical!  We will be selling desserts, bottled water, and soft pretzels.  All of the money raised goes directly into the musical funds to cover expenses and to help in future years.

 

We need EACH cast and crew member to provide ONE treat to be sold at the sale.  In order to provide fresh items for each show day/night, we are asking you to follow the schedule below. Please note that things should be packaged individually; for example, if you are baking brownies, please cut them and place one or two in a sealed baggie so that things are sized for one person to purchase them. Store-bought items and individually wrapped candy that is sized/packaged for one person to buy are also welcome.

 

If your LAST name begins with A-H, please bring your treat when you report on THURSDAY, March 1 for the show.

 

If your LAST name begins with I-O, please bring your treat when you report on FRIDAY, March 2 for the show.

 

If your LAST name begins with P-Z, please bring your treat when you report on SATURDAY afternoon, March 3 for the show.

 

There will be long tables set up just inside the main doors of GWES outside the cafeteria, you can just place your items there.

 

Any questions, please contact Rhonda Schuck at rhondaschuck @ juno.com.

 

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

CAST MEMBERS: Important make-up information!

“ONCE ON THIS ISLAND” MAKE UP & HAIR INFORMATION

BEFORE ARRIVAL:

1. Eat, shower, dry your hair, and apply deodorant (please!)
2. All performers: 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.    
3. 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.  
4. IN A PLASTIC BAG WITH YOUR NAME, please bring your own personal:

• Comb and/or brush
• Mascara & eyeliner
• Natural lipstick – NO FIRE ENGINE RED OR BRIGHT PINK LIPS!

Bring Baggie to  Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, 25 February 2012.  

This will stay in your Costume Bin.   

HAIR:  

Peasant women – Braids or cornrows (More island natural look)

Peasant men – Natural/messy/wind-tossled 

Grands hommes women - Buns or half buns (More sophisticated look)

Grands hommes men – Slicked down (we have gel in Make Up Room)

If you or someone at home like to braid hair, please do your hair at home.  Bring hair accessories for your hair style.  The peasants who transform into GH need to bring hair items to use at intermission.  We will also put more make up on you at that time to give you that sophisticated look.

UPON ARRIVAL:

1. Go directly to changing area and retrieve your bin.  Find your costume.
2. 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.
3. Bring your Make Up Baggie to the Make Up Room.
4. There will be stations for:
1. Peasants
2. Grands Hommes
3. Storytellers
4. Gods
5. “Older Islanders”
6. Featured Dancers  

AT THE END OF THE SHOW:

1. All costumes go back on their hangers on the correct rack.
2. Make sure everything is there BEFORE you leave.
3. Bins are to be replaced after each show with your Make Up Baggies inside.
4. Let’s all work together to clean up and account for all costumes and make up!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED!!

To download a Word .doc of these instructions to print out, 

click here.

Parent volunteers needed for performances!

The "Front of the House" team has responsibility for ushering and selling flowers, show momentos, and good luck grams. The usher team is primarily comprised of students but we do need at least one adult per show to oversee the student ushers. For both ushering and selling we ask that you be at the performance 30-45  minutes prior to the show. Sales volunteers will sell prior to the performance as well as during intermission. We have the need for additional help at the following performances:

Thursday, March 1st - 1 volunteer to help with sales

Friday, March 2nd - 1 volunteer to help with sales

Saturday, March 3rd @ 2:00 PM - 1 volunteer to head the ushers and 4 volunteers to sell

Saturday, March 3rd @ 7:00 PM - 1 volunteer with sales

Please contact Debi Lynch at lynchkg2 @ comcast.net or 484.320.8299 or Sharon Mills Zalis at shzalis @ aol.com or 610.420.1381 if you can help.

Thank you!

Preferred parking spots available!

PULL RIGHT IN TO A PREMIER SPOT 

WHEN YOU COME TO THE GVMS PRODUCTION OF

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

7:30 PM March 1, 2, and 3         2:00PM Matinee March 3

General Wayne Elementary School, Malvern, PA

HELP SUPPORT THE PLAY FOR 

ALL OF OUR “FUTURE STARS” AT GVMS!!

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 Sharon Mills Zalis at shzalis@aol.com by 5PM on February 28^th.
• Send payment to Sharon at 14 Remington Lane, Malvern, PA  19355
• 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!

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 shzalis@aol.com

Great job last night!

Hey everyone! How do you feel?

Hope you're resting up and staying HEALTHY! 

You all did a fantastic job last night! Thank you for really developing your characters and having FUN with your fellow scene-mates and friends. The show has really come together and we're more than ready for tomorrow's opening night!

I will be posting notes later today, but I wanted to shoot out a few reminders:

• WEAR YOUR GREEN PETER PAN T-SHIRTS TO SCHOOL TOMORROW!! :D
• Indians come to GW tomorrow night with your hair braided
• Remember to come tomorrow night with the appropriate make-up
• Bring a water bottle tomorrow!!!
• Stay out of the kindergarten classrooms
• Remain in your hallway/room when you are not onstage, parents will call you for your cues
• NO TALKING BACKSTAGE. Practice being QUIET at home :)
• No peeking from behind curtains!!!

To those in the Jolly Roger scene and the final scene in the Darlings' house -- practice your lines and tighten up the pace!! The scenes look great, we just need to be SOLID with lines and pacing.

Stay tuned for notes! Rest up! See you soon!