Opening Night!

Many thanks to Deb Feinen for these AMAZING photos!

Update: CALL TIMES

The Dress Rehearsal went beautifully last night.  Thanks to all those on stage and behind the scenes who are making it a great show!   Please see below for information for performances.

CALL TIMES FOR PERFORMANCES


Friday, April 13
5 pm:  Joseph, Narrators, Pharaoh, Kings Singers, Brothers with Mics in Act I (Maeve, Adam, Olivia, Hannah, Sarah, Jessica), Mrs. Potiphar
5:30:  Other Brothers, Jacob, Butler, Baker, Go Go Chorus, Ishmaelites, Potiphar
6:00:  Children's Chorus
6:40:  Warm-Up in Cafeteria
7pm:  Performance

Saturday, April 14
5 pm:  Joseph, Narrators, Pharaoh, Kings Singers, Brothers with Mics in Act I (Maeve, Adam, Olivia, Hannah, Sarah, Jessica), Mrs. Potiphar
5:30:  Other Brothers, Jacob, Butler, Baker, Go Go Chorus, Ishmaelites, Potiphar
6:00:  Children's Chorus
6:40:  Warm-Up in Cafeteria
7pm:  Performance

Sunday, April 15
12 pm:  Joseph, Narrators, Pharaoh, Kings Singers, Brothers with Mics in Act I (Maeve, Adam, Olivia, Hannah, Sarah, Jessica), Mrs. Potiphar
12:30:  Other Brothers, Jacob, Butler, Baker, Go Go Chorus, Ishmaelites, Potiphar
1:00:  Children's Chorus
1:40:  Warm-Up in Cafeteria
2pm:  Performance
*Cast Party Following Performance

Note:
Please arrive at at the stated call times.  The times we have listed are intentional.  The classrooms and wranglers are not in those classrooms until the stated call times.  If your student arrives before the call time, we do not have volunteers to watch your children.  If your child arrives early, we will need a parent to be with them until their classroom opens.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions/concerns.  Thank you!

SCRIPTS
Please turn in your scripts tonight to either Shelly Benson or Stephanie Smith.  We need to return them to the licensing company next week.  Thank you!

FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE
FYI - Following the curtain call, we will ask the audience to remain seated.  The Children's Chorus will be escorted to their classrooms.  The other cast members will follow the Children's Chorus out into the hallway.  The audience can then go out to the audience and greet their family, friends, and adoring fans. 

CAST PARTY/CLEAN UP
Following the performance on Sunday, the students will have a cast party in the cafeteria.    The kids like to wear their Joseph t-shirts, and then everybody signs each others' t-shirts and just relax and socialize.  While the kids are at the cast party, we ask parents to help with the clean-up of the school.  We are responsible for making sure the classrooms and gym are clean and ready for school Monday morning.  We need many hands to take down the set, return chairs to classrooms, etc. 

Final Dress Rehearsal TONIGHT!

We need to make a few adjustments for Thursday's rehearsal, since we are adding hair and makeup to our costumes. Please check over carefully and arrive on time -- if you are unable to make the change, please contact us ASAP:

5PM -- JOSEPH, NARRATORS, BROTHERS WITH MICS (MAEVE, ADAM, OLIVIA, HANNAH,SARAH, JESSICA), MRS. POTIPHAR, PHARAOH

5:30-- KING'S SINGERS, OTHER BROTHERS, POTIPHAR, ATTENDANTS, GO GO CHORUS, ISHMAELITES

6:15 -- CHILDREN'S CHORUS

7-8:30PM***** -- RUN SHOW ****PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE STAYING UNTIL 8:30PM

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NOTES FOR HAIR AND MAKEUP:

Children's Chorus-- no makeup, hair clean and brushed -- away from face

Brothers-- clean hair (girls: small braids at front if possible), makeup applied at HC
Pharaoh-- hair and makeup at HC

Jacob -- makeup and wig at HC

Joseph -- makeup and hair at HC

Butler, Baker. Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar, Attendants (buns), King's Singers, Ishmaelites -- makeup at HC, clean, brushed hair

Kings Singers -- clean, brushed hair (girls low ponytails), makeup at HC

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COMING SOON: An email with last-minute volunteer opportunities -- please be sure to sign up! Many hands make these musicals one of the best experiences for our children!!!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!

A Friendly Reminder From the Costume Committee

There are still a few costume pieces out there that need to be turned in so that everyone is ready to look their best on Monday for the cast photo. A  flyer went home with all main cast members listing the pieces of costume that need to be provided from home. (The information is on the blog as well). Please be sure and have those items turned onto the school office or to Cindy Howie, Denise Hood, or Lia Hege NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY.

If you have any questions please contact Cindy at 351-8000 or cdhowie689@sbcglobal.net

Wrangler Schedule for Final Rehearsals

The wrangling schedule for our remaining rehearsals is under "Important Documents for Parents." 

Please check the schedule for your assigned wrangling time(s).

Contact Sarah Hasenstab or hcdreamcoat@gmail.com with any questions!

This Week's Prayer and St. John Bosco fact

Prayer

Thank you Lord for all of the blessings that you gave us over Spring break.  We are grateful for the good weather and the time to relax.  Please be with us this week in all that we do.  Help us to keep our focus during rehearsals and in school.  Open our eyes and ears so that we may see you and hear you in those you have placed in our lives.

St. John Bosco..........Pray for us! 

Fact....This week we are going to revisit why we chose St. John Bosco as our patron Saint. God often spoke to St. John Bosco through his dreams just like he spoke to Joseph.  Many people did not believe St. John and laughed at him.  As he grew and became a priest he saw that he was called to work with trouble children, mostly young boys from poor families.  He taught them about God by being their friend.

Props List: COMPLETE!

We now have somebody taking care of each prop we need for our show! Thank you, thank you to everyone who is letting us borrow items. A special thank you to all the families who made things for us as well. If you have volunteered a prop and still have not turned it in, please give it to Sandra Ritter or Tracey Wszalek by THIS FRIDAY, March 30th. Great job everyone!

Children's Chorus Costume Note from Cindy

HELLO FROM THE COSTUME COMMITTEE. Just wanted to give a big shout out to thank everyone for doing such an excellent job of creating colorful costumes for the end of the show. You all looked fabulous and we can't wait to see you together on stage.

Thank you also to the wranglers who stepped up and helped our costume parades move along steadily and successfully. We couldn't have done it without your active and joyful participation.

SPECIAL COSTUME NOTE TO THE CHILDREN'S' CHORUS! Your opening costume is a uniform consisting of tan pants and a dark blue uniform shirt. We are asking you to be responsible in coming to the dress rehearsals and show nights already dressed in your uniform for the show. Parents - this will give you (and us) one less change of clothes to monitor and retrieve at the end of each night. IF YOU STILL NEED this costume, there are plenty of tan pants and dark blue shirts in the uniform closet. ALL WE ASK is that you put your child's name in both pieces with a piece of masking tape so that when they change to and from their colorful costume, we can be sure they get the correct uniform back.

THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE. Here's to a 'technicolor'ful show!!!

Please Provide - Additional Costume Items

A few of our cast members will need to provide additional items from home to complete their costumes.  Please click on the document (to your right) titled "please provide...."

If you have any questions about this, contact us via hcdreamcoat@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Spring Break Set Building

The set building crew will be working Monday through Thursday starting at 7 PM on the stage during spring break. Parents and students (grades 6-8 only please) are welcome to help during this time.  Students should be accompanied and supervised by an adult.

Feel free to help at any or all of these sessions.
You can contact Kevin Moore at kgmoore@gmail.com for more information.

Weekly Prayer and St. John Bosco fact

St. John Bosco Fact...

After becoming a priest, John lived in Turin, Italy.  He walked the street of Turin with great sadness, seeing how hard life was for so many people.  John decided the best way to help these poor people was to be their friend. He invited boys to his church.  Soon more than 400 boys joined him on Sundays in the slums of the city.

Prayer...

Lord, help us to be friends with those around us who need a friend.  We pray that our hearts are filled with love, so that we may be an example for all the world.  We praise you for your unconditional love that you show us daily.  

St. John Bosco......................pray for us!

Costume Parade Update

Wow! We had a great time seeing all of the costume you guys came up with for the show's finale. Lots of colors and lots of great ideas.

IF YOU DIDN'T MAKE THE COSTUME PARADE TODAY THERE'S STILL THIS THURSDAY! All kids in the Children's Chorus and anyone who couldn't make it today are reminded to come this Thursday after school until 3:45. Bring your brightest and most creative outfit with you. DON'T FORGET the hats, bows, ties , belts and anything else colorful and sparkly that you can find.

PLEASE CALL or e-mail Mrs. Howie if you can't make it. (351-8000 or cdhowie689@sbcglobal.net)

SEE YOU THURSDAY!!!

Weekly Update

We have had another great week of practice.  The main cast were great being off script, and the Children’s Chorus did and amazing job! 

Main Cast - Bring Water Bottles: 

As rehearsals continue, we ask all the MAIN CAST (not Children’s Chorus) to bring water bottles to rehearsal and drink periodically.  This is to help protect their voices, especially as we get closer to the show.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK:

Tuesday, 03/13: 

3-4:30 pm - Narr. 1 &2, Brothers, Joseph, Children’s Chorus - GYM

 
Wednesday, 03/14:
3-4:30 pm - ENTIRE CAST - GYM

SCHEDULE CHANGE:

Rehearsal on Wednesday, 3/28 has been moved to Friday, 3/30, 3-5 p.m. due to a 6^th grade field trip.

COSTUME PARADE:

Monday, 03/12: 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.  - Pharaoh, The Brothers, Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar, Attendants, Baker, Butler, Ishmaelites, Go Go Chorus, King Singers

Thursday, 3/15:  Children’s Chorus

T-SHIRT ORDER FORM: 

All cast members receive a T-Shirt as a part of their participation fee, so we are asking that you send in your child or children’s name(s) and size(s)—please specify “youth” or “adult.”  You can simply email the information to Jean Ann Hausladen at p.hausladen@comcast.net.  We need the size information by Monday, March 12^th.

ORCHESTRA PIT CREW: 

We need one person in auxiliary percussion for the pit crew.  This involves instruments like xylophone, bongo drums, wood block, triangle, etc.

THE SET CREW needs non-led white Christmas lights.  Anyone who is willing to loan us even one strand of white lights should email Kevin Moore at kgmoore@gmail.com.  We will label every strand and they will be returned after the show.

Program Ad Reminder!

Send congratulations and good wishes to your favorite cast members, or advertise your business!

The deadline to turn in program ads is THIS FRIDAY, March 16th.

The program ad form is located under "important documents for parents."

Print it out, fill it out, and turn it in to the school office!

Ho ho ho! We need your Christmas lights!

Our magical, fabulous, twinkly, sparkly, colorful set needs strands of small, white, non-LED Christmas lights.

Can we please borrow yours?

We will retrieve them during the Sunday tear down on April 15th. Every loaned strand that we use will be affixed with a label with your name on it, so you will get it back when we are done.

Our plan calls only for white non-LED lights, in the "standard" small bulb size. LED bulbs will not work. We can use any wire color you have: white, green, whatever, the wires will be hidden.

You can bring them to rehearsal or email: kgmoore@gmail.com. Even just one is helpful.

Thank you!!

It is true that we ask for a LOT to make our show happen - but we promise it will all be worth it in the end!

Costume Parade Information

There are two parades next week. Both are for the colorful rainbow type costumes that everyone will wear in the show...but one is for the primary cast and the other is for the Children's Chorus!! Check out the 'Children's Chorus Costume Info. Sheet' (found to the right, under "important docs for parents") for all the information you need on what to pick out to wear.

 

On your day...after school -- Go get dressed in your outfit and come sit on the floor under the front stairs by the costume racks, and we'll start the parade at 3:00. After we ok your costume, you will change and bring it back to us to be put on the rack for the show.

 

PARENTS - You are welcome to stay if you like, but it is not mandatory. Hopefully all will go quickly and smoothly, and we know everyone will look fabulous.

 

Monday, March 12 - 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.

   Pharaoh

   The Brothers

   Potiphar

   Mrs. Potiphar

   Attendants

   Baker

   Butler

   Ishmaelites

   Go Go Chorus

   King Singers

 

Thursday, March 15 - 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.

   Children's Chorus

 

If you cannot make it please contact Denise Hood at 352-4905 or dhood610@att.net to set up a time to show her what you have.

 

Thanks for all of your cooperation and enthusiasm.

 

P.S. Hey Girls - Looking for some ideas for your colorful costume? Heard form a little momma bird that there are some great outfits and tights at Target on sale for $2.50 and up. Lots of fun colors to choose from.

This week's prayer and St. John Bosco fun fact

St. John Bosco fact:

Last week we heard  that it wasn't easy for St. John Bosco to minister to poor boys. He had little money, and friends and priests thought he was crazy. But through it all he found encouragement and support through his dreams.

In another dream he had, Mary led him into a beautiful garden with roses everywhere.  He was told to take off his shoes, only to find that after a few steps his naked feet were bleeding from the thorns.  Mary told him to put on sturdy shoes and this time he stepped forward  only to find that his path closed in on him, thorns caught him from all around.  When he tried to push the roses aside he only got more cuts!  FINALLY he climbed through the roses and thorns to find another incredible garden.  A cool breeze soothed his torn skin and healed his wounds.  In this dream he saw the roses as his charity to the boys, the thorns were the distractions , obstacles, and frustrations that would stand in his way.   It was clear to him that he must keep going, not lose faith in God and he would come through to the place he belonged.

Prayer:  

St. John Bosco is a great example to us of perseverance.  Often we lose our way with distractions and frustrations.  Help us to keep going when things are tough.  Help us to stay focused on the place where we belong.

St. John Bosco..............Pray for us!

Be A Part of the Dream!

JOSEPH'S COAT NEEDS YOU!!

We have a lot of fabric collected for Joseph's Dreamcoat! Thank you to everyone who has helped.  

We could still use more fabric pieces, especially green, orange, and red. If you would like to donate fabric please drop it off in the school office asap.

Hour of Adoration

Please join us for adoration for the Holy Cross School musical:

 

Thursday, March 8th 6:30p-7:30p 

Holy Cross Church  

 

Please join us for any or all of the hour. Kids are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  As show time grows closer we would like to get as many people as we can together to pray for the show. This is a time to give thanks for all of those who have given so much of their time and talent in order to make this happen.   It is also a time to remember why we do the play every year...for the kids.  Things will inevitably get busy and stressful and may not go as planned, and people may have different ideas about how things should work, but we are all a part of the musical for the same reason.  So let's take some time out of our busy schedules to ensure a successful and joyful musical experience. See you there!!

Props List Updated

The props list has been updated.  Please check and see if there is anything you can make or donate!

Many thanks!

Fabric for Joseph's Coat by Friday

8" x 8" fabric pieces for Joseph's coat are due by Friday, February 24th.  Drop them off in the school office!

Rainbow Colored Costumes for the Entire Cast!

From our costume committee:

BIG NEWS!!! The kid's chorus already knows that they get to wear super bright, super funky outfits for the end of the show - but GUESS WHAT!!?! You all will get to show your colors at the end!

ALL CAST MEMBERS -- Check out the picture and the flyer the says 'Joseph's Children's Chorus Costumes' (under "important documents for parents"). We want to you dig in your closets and find the most colorful, most outlandish outfit you can and be ready to show it to us at the Costume Parade on Monday, March 12th from 3:00 to 4:15. If you have questions, please call Lia Hege at 355-9223.

EVERY CAST MEMBER (except for Joseph and Jacob) will wear a rainbow-colored costume like this at the end of the show.

Here is a photo to give you an idea of what we are looking for (click to enlarge):

Rehearsal Schedule for the Next Two Weeks

I have made some changes to the rehearsal schedule for the next two weeks.  Please check the dates and times below, and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions: hcdreamcoat@gmail.com.

I believe we are making fantastic progress at our rehearsals.  With 8 weeks remaining until showtime, we have worked through 13 of the 17 songs, and will cover 3 of the remaining 4 next week.  The cast is doing a very nice job memorizing the music, and they are becoming more confident onstage.  They are funny, energetic and fun to watch.  

Of course as we go along, there are parts that are easy and parts that need a little extra attention.  Hence, the schedule changes.  The March/April schedule document has been updated.  This information will also go out in the weekly update emails.  Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Parents are more than welcome to sit in - or help out! - at rehearsal any time you would like.

Tuesday, 02/21 - Joseph, Narr. 1, Brothers
Wednesday, 02/22 - Joseph, Brothers (Narr. 2 NOT needed)
Thursday, 02/23 - Joseph, Narr. 1, Brothers (Added Narr. 1, Pharaoh and King's Singers NOT needed)
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Tuesday, 02/28:
2:45 - 3:45 - Narr. 1+2, Butler, Baker, Joseph, Go Go Chorus
3:45 - 4:30 - Narr. 1, Potiphar, Mrs. Potiphar, Potiphar Attendants, Joseph

Wednesday, 02/29:
2:45 - 4:15 - Narr. 1, Brothers, Jacob, Joseph

Thursday, 03/01:
2:45 - 4:15 - Narr. 2, Pharaoh, Joseph, King's Singers, Butler

A Note About Children's Chorus Costumes

Parents! If you would like to have just one pair of shoes for the show, rather than two, that's great. The audience will be looking at our kids' beautiful faces anyway, so if you would like to bring in just the brown/black pair that's fine. Thanks for your input and understanding.

The Children's Chorus costume information sheet can be found under "Important Documents For Parents."

- Cindy Howie, costume committee chair

Printable Program Ad Order Form

Click on the "Program Order Form" link under "Important Documents for Parents" to get a printable copy of our ad order form.  Family, friends, or businesses may place ads in our show program to advertise or wish good luck to the cast and crew.

The deadline for ad submissions is March 16th.

Please contact Dawn Longfellow with any questions at dawnlongfellow@yahoo.com.

Props List Updated

The list of props we need has been updated.  Please browse the list and see if you have any of these items we can borrow, or if there is anything you are willing to make for us.  Thanks!

Weekly Prayer and St. John Bosco Fact

Fact:

Last week we talked about a dream that John had at age nine. When John told his family about his dream, his brothers just laughed at him.  Everyone had a different interpretation on what it meant:  he would become a shepherd, a priest or a gang leader.  Eventually his first dream led him to minister to poor and neglected boys.  He used the love and guidance that seemed impossible at age nine, to lead them to faithful and fulfilled lives.  

Prayer:

Heavenly father, we ask you to watch over us as we continue to work hard in all aspects of our lives: school work, responsibilities at home, athletics and play rehearsals.  We may not always know what you have in store for our lives, but help us to trust in you always.   Keep all of our thoughts, words and actions focused on you so that everyone we meet will see your love and mercy through us. 

St John Bosco......................pray for us.

Have a great week!

Weekly Update

It was another good week of rehearsals. Please remind your students that we all want to have fun, but not to be so loud and talkative it becomes disrespectful to other adults and students involved in the show.  Thanks for your assistance!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK:

    Tuesday:
"Jacob and Sons/Joseph's Coat"
Narr. 1 and 2, Joseph, Brothers, Jacob

    Wednesday:
"Jacob and Sons/Joseph's Coat" and "The Brothers Come To Egypt"
Narr. 1 and 2, Joseph, Brothers, Jacob
ALSO - 4th grade girls in Go, Go Joseph will be needed from 2:45 - 3:15 PM.

    Thursday:
"The Brothers Come To Egypt" and "Joseph All The Time"
Narr. 1, Joseph, Brothers
ALSO - Pharaoh

CHILDREN’S CHORUS PARENT MEETING:

One adult representing each family in the children's chorus is required to attend our parent meeting on Monday, February 13th at 7 PM.  The meeting will be at Holy Cross School (probably in the cafeteria).  At this meeting we will review our attendance policy, answer questions, give you information about costuming and ask for help on our different committees.  We will also explain the "wrangling" process. 

WRANGLERS:

We appreciate your continued efforts and assistance to help maintain order and (as much) silence (as possible).

Please continue to step in to help wigglers and chatters stay focused and pay attention. If kids are talking or horsing around and should be paying attention, we want you to step in, don't hesitate. And when a small group breaks off to learn something, the others should be strongly encouraged to SIT QUIETLY, and sit with them, if needed.  THANK YOU!

COSTUMES:

COSTUME COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR HELP! Costumes are coming along great, but there are a few donations we need from you. Scour your closets for the following non-returnable items to help us make more wonderful costumes for the show:

    dark colored sheets, blankets or table cloths. They are for the cloaks worn by the children's choir during the prison scene, so they don't have to be 'pretty'. Any old thing will do. (White or light color is fine, too. We can always dye them.)
    baseball caps. We will be making turbans out of them and will need to cut off the brim so be sure it's not your dad's favorite cap.
    Keep that fabric coming for Joseph's Dreamcoat! Bright and shiny colors are the best.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE HELPED OUT THIS WEEEK:  Cindy Howie, Denise Hood, Sarah Hasenstab, Maria Perdekamp, and Lisa Herzog, and Mrs. Bohlen for use of the library.

REMINDERS: 

    Please keep bringing in the 8X8 pieces of fabric for Joseph’s coat.  Due date is Friday, February 24.
    Monday, March 6:  “Off-book” day. 
    Please continue check out the blog at hcdreamcoat.blogspot.com list of props needed!
    PLEASE E-MAIL absences to hcdreamcoat@gmail.com.  You may also contact Shelly Benson at 352-7230 prior to 2 pm the day of rehearsal.

Children's Chorus Parent Meeting - 02/13

One adult representing each family in the children's chorus is required to attend our parent meeting on Monday, February 13th at 7 PM.  The meeting will be at Holy Cross School (probably in the cafeteria).  At this meeting we will review our attendance policy, answer questions, give you information about costuming and ask for help on our different committees.  We will also explain the "wrangling" process. 

Fun Photos from Rehearsal

Many thanks to Deb Feinen for taking these great snapshots of our first week on the stage!

The brothers tell Jacob that Joseph has been attacked by a goat.

Jacob is so sad...or, is that...laughter?

Potiphar being waited on by his servants.

Cast members watching rehearsal and working on homework.

Go Go Go Joseph

Two sisters singing their hearts out!

Working on a dance in Go Go Go Joseph

This Week's Prayer

Heavenly Father, you reached out to those outcasts of society who no one cared for.  Help us to seek those in our lives who need our support and friendship.  Help us to keep our thoughts, words and actions focused on you.  Help us to care less about the laughter of the world and care more about the joy of the Lord.  Help us to pay attention to those teaching  us during rehearsal and to remember all that we have learned.

 

St. John Bosco…………….

Pray for us!

 

This Week's Fact about St. John Bosco

John had been having dreams that revealed God’s will for his life since the age of 9.  The young Bosco dreamed he was in a field with a crowd of children.  The children started cursing and misbehaving.  John jumped into the crowd and started fighting and shouting  to try to stop them. Suddenly, a man with a face filled with light appeared dressed in a white flowing mantle.  The man called John over and made him leader of the boys.  John was stunned at being put in charge of these unruly boys.  The man said ‘You will have to win these friends of yours not with blows, but with gentleness and kindness”.

Our Patron Saint

From Jessica McMahon, our spiritual director:

Last week we told you about our patron saint for the musical.  I asked various people for ideas of saints they thought may be good for the musical.  One suggestion was St. John Bosco.  After researching him further, I found out that his feast day was Jan 31^st  - the day we were presenting our saint to the students! Also, God’s will for his life was revealed to him through dreams and people made fun of him for that, just like Joseph.  We thought he was the perfect saint for us!  Each week we will present the cast with a fact about St. John Bosco, and will also ask him to pray for us after our opening prayer.

Weekly Update - 02/03

We got our first opportunity to be on stage this week!  The Narrators, Joseph, the Pharaoh, the Baker, the Butler, the Brothers, the King’s Singers, the Go-Go Chorus, Mr. and Mrs. Potiphar and Mrs. Potiphar attendants all worked very hard.  The kids are doing great and we have already worked through half the show!!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR NEXT WEEK:

    Tues. Feb. 7 2:45 - 4:15 PM Narr. 1 and 2, Brothers, Jacob, *Ishmaelites

    Wed. Feb. 8 2:45 - 4:15 PM Joseph, Narr. 1, Brothers, Jacob

    Thurs. Feb. 9 2:45 - 4:15 PM Joseph, Narr. 1 + 2, Brothers, *Ishmaelites

    Rehearsal location: Library

    *Please note addition of Ishmaelites on Tuesday and Thursday

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE HELPED OUT THIS WEEK:

Cindy Howie, Denise Hood, Sarah Hasenstab, Jessica McMahon, Deb Feinen, Judy Argentieri, Lia Hege, Jean Ann Hauslauden, Corrine Herges, Holly Spinner, Miss Valley for use of the gym and Mrs. Bohlen for use of the library.

COSTUMES:

Costume fittings continue next week.    As we begin to ask for costume items and/or prop items to be brought in to school, please note those items need to stay at the school until the show is over.  This includes even small items such as socks or hair items.  The reason is that the costume committee members tag each item for each character, then once the character has their entire costume, it is marked as complete.  If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact  Shelly Benson athcdreamcoat@gmail.com or at 352-7230.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Monday, March 6 is the first day all characters will be “off book”, or that everything needs to be memorized.  Parents of kids with large roles (Narrators, Joseph, Brothers) should encourage their students to work on memorization at home.  We can still provide soundtrack CD’s for anyone who thinks this will help with memorization.  The kids will still be able to hold onto their sheet music to practice with at home – we just want to work without it at rehearsals.  Some of the kids are already doing quite well with this, and of those students we have talked with, they don’t seem concerned. 

PROP REQUESTS:

Please check out the blog at hcdreamcoat.blogspot.com for complete list.  Some newly added items:

    upscale shopping bags (not plastic), hat boxes

    arge ribbon award that says "Leader of Household" in large letters (to pin on Joseph's shirt)

    2 gold or silver goblets

    gold or silver serving tray

    gold fashioned telephone

WRANGLERS:

Please know that this is just a friendly reminder:

When you come to wrangle, we appreciate your efforts and the time you have taken from your busy schedule to make our musical a successful experience for all the children. We need your to help maintain order and (as much) silence (as possible).

That said, please step in to help wigglers and chatters stay focused and pay attention. If kids are talking or horsing around and should be paying attention, we want you to step in, don't hesitate. And when a small group breaks off to learn something, the others should be strongly encouraged to SIT QUIETLY, and sit with them, if needed.

Thanks again for your help!

REMINDERS: 

    Please keep bringing in the 8X8 pieces of fabric for Joseph’s coat.  Due date is Friday, February 24.

    PLEASE E-MAIL absences to hcdreamcoat@gmail.com.  You may also contact Shelly Benson at 352-7230 prior to 2 pm the day of rehearsal.

    JOSEPH BULLETIN UPDATES - For up to date information on the musical, see the Joseph bulletin board by the office and our “virtual” bulletin board, our blog athcdreamcoat.blogspot.com for up to the minute updates

Prayer from the past week

Lord, help me to be attentive, not rowdy, humble, not boastful, kind, not ill-tempered.  Help me to never forget all the gifts I've been given and help me to make the choices here on earth that will get me to heaven.  

AMEN

A Note About Wrangling

Please know that this is just a friendly reminder:

When you come to wrangle, we appreciate your efforts and the time you have taken from your busy schedule to make our musical a successful experience for all the children. We need your to help maintain order and (as much) silence (as possible).

That said, please step in to help wigglers and chatters stay focused and pay attention. If kids are talking or horsing around and should be paying attention, we want you to step in, don't hesitate. And when a small group breaks off to learn something, the others should be strongly encouraged to SIT QUIETLY, and sit with them, if needed.

Thanks again for your help!

Fun At Rehearsal

Joseph's "host of splendid things" in "Stone The Crows."  At rehearsal, the crown, sash, scepter, robe and jewels were items from my kids' costume box!

Rehearsal Changes

For today, Wednesday, January 25th:
Rehearsal is CANCELED for the King's Singers and Narrator 2 (Kayley).
Potipihar, Mrs. Potiphar, Potiphar's Attendants, Joseph and Narrator 1 will have rehearsal until 3:45 PM.


For tomorrow, Thursday, January 26th:
Rehearsal will end at 3:45 PM for everyone except Joseph (Julia).


Thank you for being understanding about these last minute changes.

Prayer For The Week

Heavenly Father, thank you for all the blessings in my life.  I know that often I see what others have and I want it too.  Help me to be grateful for what I have been given and to be happy for those around me.  I want my actions to always give you glory. I know I have many responsibilities in my life, help me to keep my priorities in line with your will for me.

AMEN!

Joseph's Brothers and Jacob having fun at rehearsal!

Prayer for the Week

Parents, We have been starting each rehearsal with a prayer. Here is this week's:

Lord, thank you for ALL the talents you have given us especially our talent to sing, to dance, and to act.   We ask you to help us stay focused and enthusiastic in our roles.  Help us to make the right decisions in our lives so that we may become the best versions of ourselves. Let all of our interactions with our friends, parents, and teachers give you glory.  We ask this in your name. 

AMEN!

Choreography Notes for the King's Singers

This week the King's Singers group learned all of their choreography for "Poor Poor Pharaoh" and "Song of the King."  They can practice it at home by clicking on the Accompanese song 09 - "Poor Poor Pharaoh" (both songs will play).

The following is a breakdown of the King's Singers dance steps for these two songs.  These are just notes to jog your memory as you practice. Remember, the most important part is to KEEP THE BEAT.  This dance looks awesome if we all stick together!

"Poor Poor Pharaoh"
Part A:

• box step x2
• right touch, left touch x2
• four steps right, four steps left

Repeat part A

Bring hands together as if praying, stand facing front and sing:
"Poor, poor Pharaoh, what-cha gonna do?  Dreams are daunting you, hey, what-cha gonna do?" x2

Hold out hand closest to Joseph when it is your group's turn:
(group 1) chained and bound, afraid, a...
(group 2) ...lone
(group 3) Joseph stood before the
(group 4) throne

Then watch and listen as Joseph sings.  Get ready to start "Song of the King" with your crazy dancing!

"Song of the King"
Do your crazy '50s dance for 16 counts (count in your head along with the beat)

Part A:

• Bounce to the beat and snap x8
• Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"
• Bounce/snap x8
• Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"
• Bounce/snap x4
• Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"
• Bounce/snap x4
•  Charleston while singing "bop shu wa du bop bop shu wa du wa"

Part B:

• Touch the corners
• Face front, hands
• Reach down with your left, then down with your right
• Face front, hands

Then, lift hands up and "shoot the basketball" repeat x3 - remember which words to yell out
Go Swimming!

Repeat all of Part A
Repeat all of Part B

Finally:
boys - rock out on your guitar
girls - groove to the music

Everyone - hold your head, swing back and forth
Move down to the floor and swing up to the ceiling
End by dropping down to the floor on one knee

YOU DID THE WHOLE THING!!  Great work!

Joseph Accompaniment Recordings Are Available

Hello Parents!

We have put recordings of the accompaniment for all the songs from "Joseph" online. These songs will give your kids a chance to practice the music at home, or just show you what great singers they are! We will be using the same accompaniment tool to run the rehearsals, so these recordings will be familiar to them.

These recordings are mp3 files and will play on any music player device. Each of the songs is available from the list on the left titled "Joseph Accompaniment Recordings". There is also a Zip file archive of all the songs. If you download that you will have all the songs you need.

If you need a CD made of the accompaniment we can do that as well, just drop us a note at hcdreamcoat@gmail.com.

Information about our change to 3 performances

After carefully considering all of the factors and options, we have made the decision to hold three Joseph performances, rather than four.  The new performance schedule is as follows:

Friday, April 13, 7 PM

Saturday, April 14, 7 PM

Sunday, April 15, 2 PM

As you can see, the Thursday night performance has been removed.

This change requires us to create one, single-cast children’s chorus.  Our entire cast will perform in all three shows.  This does not increase the number of rehearsals your child will attend.  Our rehearsal schedule for January and February remains the same.  We have revised the schedule for March and April.  Please click the link to your right (Rehearsal Schedule - March and April) to see the revised schedule.

We will review this change at the parent meeting and answer any questions you may have.  Our parent meeting will be:

Monday, January 9, 7 PM in the school library

Children’s chorus families (grades K-3) are encouraged, but not required, to attend this meeting.  We will have a second parent meeting for the children’s chorus in February.