Wednesday, March 18, 2015

BRAVO!

Bravo to our wonderful cast, crew, staff, and volunteers on 4 spectacular shows in 48 hours!

The raves are still coming in!!! "Dazzling", "Entertaining", "Full of talent", "Amazing", "WOW!","Take on it on tour", "Best production yet!",  "Never seen anything like this!" "These kids are so professional!" "A visual feast for the eyes!"

Thank you to each one of you who" performed" in Shrek, whether on stage, on crew, in the spotlight or behind the scenes, as a student, an alumni, a parent volunteer or on staff! Theatre takes a village and we truly had the best village in town! From the smallest to the tallest, youngest to oldest, first-timers to seasoned veterans, you were all amazing!

Hope to see you all on stage again, same time, next year and on stage at Summer Theatre Camp at Davis!!!!!

With deep gratitude and celebratory joy,
The Entire Swamp Team
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Sunday, March 15, 2015

I KNOW IT'S TODAY!!!

SHREK JR. IS HERE!!!

You all have worked so tirelessly and passionately!

1217 props, costumes,wigs, accessories, set pieces later, we are show ready!

TODAY, YOU get to SHINE on the stage and wow the audience with your RUACH and TALENTS!

HAVE FUN! SMILE!  LEAVE IT ALL ON THE STAGE!

Let's entertain everyone with the BEST show ever!

BREAK A LEG!!!

:)

LS CALL TIMES FOR ALL SHOWS REMINDER FROM FRIDAY EMAIL


Lower School Call Times

Sunday 1:00
12:00 M-2
11:30 3-5
Sunday 7:00
6:00 M-2
5:30 3-5
Monday 6:30
5:30 M-2
5:00 3-5
Tuesday
9:00 M-2
9:00 3-5

Saturday, March 14, 2015

CREW REMINDER!

Crew, you will be staying from 9:15am through until the last show of the evening, in order to clean, prep & set up for the next show. You (as we have at each rehearsal) will be defined specific tasks, duties, & responsibilities. Please bring lunch/food and a drink. Wear black pants/bottoms and your Shrek shirt. We will have some treats for you. We are looking forward to a great show!

Friday, March 13, 2015

CURTAIN CALL ORDER

MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL BE SETTING AND RUNNING CURTAIN CALL ORDER ON SUNDAY AT 11 sharp for the 1pm show and at 5pm for the 7pm show. THANK YOU!!!


CURTAIN CALL ORDER
MK1
2
3
4
5
Boy Band
Dulocians
Dream-Girls
Rooster, Deer, Tumbler, Sugar Plum
Grumpy, Knights 3 & 4, Pied Piper, Thelonious, Baby Ogre
Bears, Duckling, Peter, Witch
Three Pigs
Mama and Papa Ogre, Young and Teen Fiona
Storytellers
COG, Knights 1 & 2
Gingy, Pinocchio, Wolf/Bishop
Dragon & Farquaad
Donkey
Fiona and Shrek
CREW

MIDDLE SCHOOL CALL TIMES FOR THIS SUNDAY 1pm & 7 pm SHOWS


ALL CREW PLEASE REPORT AT 9:15 am  to pre-set and as at every rehearsal, go over your duties, tasks, & responsibilities for the day. 


Pinocchio will have make up done at 11am and 6pm by Mrs. Ganz.



BELOW ARE THE MAKE-UP CALL TIMES. ALL MS CAST SHOULD BE HERE BY 10AM FOR THE 1PM SHOW & BY 4:15 PM FOR THE 7PM SHOW, EVEN IF YOUR MAKEUP CALL TIME IS LATER THAN YOU SHOW CALL TIME. 


MAKEUP CALL TIMES FOR SUNDAY SHOWS
MS MAKE UP CALL TIMES SUNDAY 3/15 1pm
TIMECHARACTERSREPORT TO
7:50-8:45ShrekMs. K
DonkeyMs. K
8:45-9:25Three BearsMs. K/Mr. B
Baby OgreMs. K
PigsMs. K/Mr. B
9:25-9:55Mama OgreMs. K
Papa OgreMs. K
DragonMs. K
Wolf Mr. B
COGMr. B
Dulocian GirlsMake-Up Room
StorytellersMake-Up Room
9:55-10:25WitchMs.K
Peter PanMs.K
Puss in BootsMs.K
Ugly DucklingMr. B
FarquaadMr. B
GingyMr. B
DreamgirlsMake-Up Room
TheloniousMake-Up Room
Pied PiperMake-Up Room
10:30-11:00Young FionaMs. K
Teen FionaMs,K
Adult FionaMr. B
Knight 1Mr. B
Knight 2Mr. B
Boy BandMake-Up Room
GrumpyMake-Up Room
Sugarplum FairyMake-Up Room
Tumbler (Baila)Make-Up Room
MS MAKE UP CALL TIMES SUNDAY 3/15 7pm
TIMECHARACTERSREPORT TO
3:15-4:00ShrekMs. K
DonkeyMs. K
4:00-4:40Three BearsMs. K/Mr. B
Baby OgreMs. K
PigsMs. K/Mr. B
4:40-5:10Mama OgreMs. K
Papa OgreMs. K
DragonMs. K
Wolf Mr. B
COGMr. B
DreamgirlsMake-Up Room
Dulocian GirlsMake-Up Room
StorytellersMake-Up Room
5:10-5:40WitchMs.K
Peter PanMs.K
Puss in BootsMs.K
Ugly DucklingMr. B
FarquaadMr. B
GingyMr. B
TheloniousMake-Up Room
Pied PiperMake-Up Room
Boy BandMake-Up Room
GrumpyMake-Up Room
Sugarplum FairyMake-Up Room
Tumbler (Baila)Make-Up Room
5:40-6:10Young FionaMs. K
Teen FionaMs. K
Adult FionaMs. K
Knight 1Mr. B
Knight 2Mr.B

Friday, March 6, 2015

SWAMP NEWS & REMINDERS FOR OUR LAST SUNDAY REHEARSAL!!!

Dear Thespians,


Sunday rehearsal Schedule

MS Fairy Tale Creatures, Dragon, Boy Band
9:00-10:00


M, K, 1, 2 Grades
10:00-1:00


3rd & 4th Grades
9:00-2:30



5th Grade
9:00-3:30



ALL MS CAST
11:00- 6:30


Crew
12:00 – 5:30



Adult Fiona, Shrek, Donkey, Farquaad
12:00 – 7:30


As this is the last Sunday. No coming late or leaving early. It is essential that you stay for the duration of the time for which you are called.

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All Cast/Crew Info
  • Please bring script to Sunday rehearsal  (MS CAST & CREW)
  • Please wear shoes in which you can move and dance (NO BOOTS) 
  • Please bring a water bottle (ALL cast and crew) 
  • Snacks will be provided for ALL cast and crew. 
  •  PIZZA LUNCH! 
    • This Sunday, all students will be able to purchase pizza for lunch, if they choose. Please bring $1.50 per slice. If you do not wish to purchase pizza, please pack a lunch!

STAR WALL

We are beginning construction of the star wall. If you have not already done so, please send in this Sunday, an envelope with your child's name on it, a 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 head shot/school picture/close up photo of your child (only your child in the picture please), with their name and grade on the back of the picture and envelope. Photos will NOT be returned so please make a color copy or print a copy if you do not wish to give us an original. For copies of photos - photo paper, card stock, or regular paper are all acceptable.

What does the CAST need to bring to this Sunday rehearsal?
  • MS CAST 
    • Please bring in your shoes and undergarments in a bag with your name clearly labeled if you have them. 
  • LS COSTUME NEEDS
    • ALL M-2 LS Boys please bring in a pair of Khaki Shorts in a bag with your name to Sunday's Rehearsal
    • ALL 3rd Boys please bring in a pair of black pants/jeans in a bag with your name to Sunday's Rehearsal.
    • All 4th grade boys please bring in a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt in a bag with your name to Sunday's Rehearsal.
    • All 5th grade boys please bring in a pair of black pants in a bag with your name to Sunday's Rehearsal
    • All 5th grade girls please bring in a pair of black leggings (all the way to the ankles, not capris in a bag with your name on it.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you to all who have signed up to assist with our show. If you have not already done so, please click on the Volunteer Link to see the available (yellow) volunteer opportunities we have. The sheet is view only so that no one accidentally overwrites information. Please email Mr. Frank at dfrank@davisacademy.org with the volunteer opportunities you would like to fill.


SHREK SHOW SHIRTS WILL BE HANDED OUT TOMORROW TO ALL CAST & CREW 
Students may wear their Shrek Jr. shirts with approved uniform bottoms Monday- Wednesday of this coming week and the following Monday and Tuesday of show week.


See you on Sunday!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER!

Remember to set your clocks forward one hour this weekend as we spring forward one hour in the Swamp!  :)

LS Costume Needs Reminder!

  • ​ALL M-2  LS Boys please bring in a pair of Khaki Shorts in a bag with your name  to Sunday's Rehearsal
  • ALL 3rd Boys please bring in a pair of black pants/jeans in a bag with your name to Sunday's Rehearsal.
  • All 4th grade boys please bring in a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt in a bag with your name to Sunday's Rehearsal.
  • All 5th grade boys please bring in a pair of black pants in a bag with your name to Sunday's Rehearsal
  • All 5th grade girls please bring in a pair of black leggings (all the way to the ankles, not capris  in a bag with your name on it.

Thank you!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

MS CAST SHOE & UNDERGARMENT INFORMATION

SHREK JR.
MS SHOE/CLOTHING INFORMATION


ALL ITEMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Wednesday, MARCH 11th for MS and may be brought in any date prior to this.

WIG CAPS CAN BE PURCHASED AT PARTY CITY , or buy knee high pantyhose or a shower cap- they all work!!! Put these in a ziplock bag with YOUR NAME ON IT PLEASE! J
Character Shoes- Tan (available at Shapes in Dunwoody, Dance Fashion or online stores such as Discount Dance Supply, Zappos) (any height, t-strap or regular strap)


ALL MS BOYS
·      please pack a bag with a white undershirt, extra socks and compression boxers.
·      In a Ziplock bag, please pack a comb, 2 wig caps*, deodorant,  and translucent face powder (compact or loose).

ALL MS GIRLS
·      Please a nude camisole/tank top/leotard pack dance shorts or spandex shorts for under your costume, an extra pair of tights if your costume calls for tights.
·      In a Ziplock bag, please pack brush, comb, extra bobby pins, 2 wig caps*,  a wand of mascara (black or brown),  translucent face powder (compact or loose).

STORYTELLERS
·      Tan Character shoes (any height)
·      Nude tights

SHREK/PAPA OGRE/BABY OGRE
·      Brown Combat Boots preferred or Brown Converse like high tops
·       Black combat boots for Baby Ogre is also fine.
·      Any color brown or green socks

MAMA OGRE
·      Tan character shoes any height
·      Nude Tights

DONKEY
·      Gray or Black converse like high tops (lo-tops also acceptable)
·      Gray undershirt/t-shirt

YOUNG FIONA
·      Ballet Flats- Gold, Black, Gray, or Glittered
·      Nude dance tights

TEEN FIONA/ADULT FIONA
·      Tan character shoes (any strap, any height)
·      Nude tights

FARQUAAD
·      Black Boots

PINOCCHIO
·      Red Converse-type shoes (hi or low tops)

DRAGON
·      Black or Tan Character Shoes (if they can be decorated great, if you would prefer not, that is also fine).

GINGY
·      Brown, red, white or purple converse type sneakers

THREE LITTLE PIGS
·      Grey or Pink (any color pink) converse type shoe low or hi tops
·      Any color/ patterns  pink socks

BIG BAD WOLF
·      Grey or Black Converse type hi or low tops
·      Grey undershirt/t-shirt

WICKED WITCH
·      Black character shoes- any height, any strap or any black ankle boot that is stable on the foot and not too high.
·      Black cami/ tank top for underneath costume

PETER PAN
·      Brown boots (not uggs)
·      Green cami/tank top (any color green)

UGLY DUCKLING
·      White keds type sneaker cheap- these WILL be decorated! J

BEARS
·      Brown boots (ankle or knee)
·      Brown socks (pattern or striped)

PIED PIPER
·      Black or Brown Boots
·      patterned fun crazy socks

CAPTAIN OF THE GUARDS/KNIGHTS
·      Black boots or black dress shoes (combat boots are great as well)
·      Any color blue- royal,  peacock, etc… or black socks

BISHOP/BIG BAD WOLF
·      Black dress shoes or black converse type shoes

GRUMPY
·      Black or Brown boots, or any brown, blue, red  or black converse type sneaker

THELONIOUS
·      Tan character shoes
·      Nude tights

SUGARPLUM FAIRY
·      pink or brightly colored ballet flats or converse shoes or glittered sparkly  shoes.
·      Pink cami/tank

DULOC PERFORMING ENSEMBLE LADIES
·      Tan Character Shoes 
·      White tights

DULOC PERFORMING ENSEMBLE MEN
·      Black dress shoes
·      Any color blue- royal,  peacock, etc… or black socks
·      Long sleeve white t-shirt
·      Black pants (dress)

DREAMGIRLS
·      Tan Character Shoes

BOY BAND
·      Khaki  long pants a la vineyard vines
·      Sperry type shoes light or dark brown

·      White oxford button down collared shirt long sleeve