January/February 2005 Newsletter

"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST"

Excitement mounts as auditions are completed and the cast and crew are preparing for a new adventure.  As production manager, I am pleased to say that I am convinced we will have a fantastic show--especially because of the many wonderful volunteers who have already stepped forward with a resounding cry of, "I want to help!"  There are so many ways you can get involved, even if your child is not in the cast.  Talk to us seasoned volunteers and you will find that we help simply because IT IS SO FUN!!  To you new parents, please get involved.  You will never find another group of people that get so much done and have a great time doing it!!!!

We are having our first meeting on Tuesday, February 8th at 7:00 pm at the music building.  This is your chance to learn about the various committees and sign up to help.  We promise to make the meeting productive, and as painless as possible!  By the way, we will have a quick Europe trip update after this meeting... stay tuned for more information!

I know it will be helpful for you new parents to learn about the various opportunities to help before the meeting, so you will be ready to sign up (for more than one!):

Costume Committee: (Chair:  Rita Simpson 545-9483)
This year will be a most unusual one for the costume committee.  Come join Rita on an enchanted ride as you stitch, sew, and most of all, glue and staple to make our cast come alive on stage.  Rita wants your help on so many levels.  You obviously don't have to sew--making hats and other fantasy costumes will require little but following directions and having a ball!!  You can be so proud to contribute when you see your costumes on stage!

Set Construction/Painting:  (Chair:  Diane Elrick 246-3603)
Diane is so excited and ready to hear your creative input on the sets and painting!  She really wants to depend on the best of you to lead set/painting teams this year. Our set designs are outstanding, but we need your help.  This year Diane will be working closely with each team, coordinating schedules and making sure every detail is complete.  Please volunteer to help her--you must contact her to be placed on a team as no "drop-in" painters will be needed this year due to the complexity of the task at hand.  It will be so rewarding to watch your talent weave magic on the stage!

Advertising:  (Chair:  Peggy O'Lea 246-1446)
Our program is Peggy's concern again this year.  She will be asking for advertising and sponsors, coordinating program pictures, and generally making this program the best ever.  Stay tuned for more information if you want to take out an ad or dedicate a message to your student. 

Publicity:  (Chair ???)
Help!  I need a chairperson to take over this position.  I need someone who can coordinate some publicity with the local news media and our newspapers.  Please step forward and take over this position for me...  we have some exciting ideas regarding ways to make this show a sell-out each night, and we need you!!!

Matinee:  (Chair:  George Shelburne 223-2099)
We really hope this matinee is completely sold out as soon as possible.  George will need someone to help him coordinate schedules with the schools and to be ushers during the matinee itself.  Please contact him soon!

Points:  (Chair:  Diane Elrick 246-3603)
Diane will need accurate reporting and prompt action this year to make sure the points are all done well before the Europe trip.  Please remember to sign in and out each time you  help, and chairs--get your points in on time!  Thanks!

Posters:  (Chair:  Lisa Lanctot 244-7026)
This year we will be handing out lots of flyers along with the posters.  Please be willing to help Lisa canvass this town and get the word out.

Tickets:  (Chair:  Joi Borchers 949-9535, Donna Nelson 241-2185)
                Ticket Phone Chair:  Donna Hunter 246-4632
Thanks to all you ticket sellers!  You get to be the first to drum up excitement for our show!  Another bonus:  you get to buy tickets before the general public!!

Concessions:  (Chair:  Karina Lapp 396-2797)
Once again, we will be selling refreshments during the show.  Thank you for baking and being there during intermission to sell!  We will need lots of help--especially if we sell out, so sign up!

Ushers/Lobby:  (Chair:  Pam McNeill 244-0110, Francie Parr 221-5463)
Pam and Francie are eager to have you be part of their committee!  This year we are expecting to add some special environment to the lobby.  We are thinking about raffling off "Beauty" baskets, selling merchandise of some sort, and maybe decorating, etc.  We need ideas!  Better yet, we need help!  We plan on using adults for ushers again this year (watch the show for free!!), and we need creative ideas for the lobby!  Come join the fun!

Cast Refreshments:  (Chair:  Carol Shrout 241-6586)
Carol will be calling everyone to bring refreshments once the musical starts.  We may need help overseeing the refreshment table, so call Carol and volunteer!

Make-up:  (Chair:  Rhonda Shelburne 223-2099)
Yes!  The make-up for the fantasy characters will be different this year!  Rhonda and Mr. Spencer have enlisted help for the most difficult make-up challenges; however, there are still opportunities to help for the other members of the cast.  Don't be afraid to sign up; you will be trained!

Patrons:  (Chair:  Carolyn Meecham 246-2917)
Carolyn will be coordinating the patron letters this year.  We may be changing the way we "package" sponsorships this year.  Stay tuned for more details!

T-Shirts:  (Chair:  Nordli Ransom 244-4000 evenings)
Nordli will need help selling T-shirts before, during, and after intermission.  Please contact her if you can help!  We will also need help in the lobby selling FLOWERS for your favorite performers.   Please volunteer!

Wow!  I guess there are lots of ways to get involved.  WE NEED YOU!

See you on the 8th!  (CHAIRPERSONS:  meet at 5:30 pm before the 7 pm mtg)

Once again, we want to say a BIG thank you to those folks without kids in the program who are volunteering for Mr. Spencer this year-- our acting coaches, Hillary Rogerson and Christine Licker.  Thank you for your enthusiasm and energy and giving us your precious time!  We love you!  And Rita Simpson!  You are awesome, and we can't be more excited to watch your ideas spin into life!  Also, Joi Borchers and Donna Nelson!  Once again, where would this program be without you two!  THANKS SO MUCH! Also, SVEN!  (chant-- Sven, Sven, Sven)!  All of you are a testament to the strength of this program and how much it means to our community.  Your work will continue to live in the memories of all those who participate and watch the show.  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

EUROPE UPDATE:  We will have a short meeting for all those who are going to Europe after the Meeting on Feb 8th.  Please come!  Important announcements will be made that you won't want to miss!

CHOIR TIMELINE:

Feb 8 (T):  Mandatory Parent Mtg 7 pm Shasta Choir Room (Chairpersons 5:30)

Feb 28 (M):  Set construction begins 6-9 pm

Mar 4 (F):  Lead Photo head shots in black/tuxedo 3:30pm Morgan Kennedy

Mar 23 (W):  Choir Festival

Mar 24 (Th):  Ticket Training (SHS 6-7 pm room 29)

Mar 26 (Sat):  Parent Ticket Sales - Lobby SLC 11-2 pm

Mar 28 - Apr 5:  Spring Break

Apr 9 (Sat):  Public Ticket Sales

Apr 12 (T):  Cast Photos/panorama (including orchestra)

Apr 26 - 28(T-Th):  Costume parades

Apr 30 (Sat):  All Day rehearsal

May 2 & 3 (M,T):  Dress rehearsals, candid photos

May 4 (W):  Matinee (cast call noon, show at 2 pm)

May 5 (Th):  Madrigal Patronships sold at 6 pm at SLC

May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13,14:  Show  (7 pm on Thursdays, 8 pm on weekends)

May 16 (M):  Strike sets

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