Tuesday, December 31, 2013

NUTCRACKER SHIRTS ARE IN!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Nutcracker shirts have arrived!  I will be in the office Thursday and Friday from 10:00 - 4:00, if you would like to stop by and pick yours up.  You may also pick up shirts when you are at the studio next week.

If you missed the deadline or changed your mind about ordering a shirt, I will be placing a second order on Friday, January 10th.  Order forms will be at the SOBT reception desk or under "Pages".


Monday, December 30, 2013

HAPPY HOLIDAYS - NOTE from GAVIN

Congratulations, everyone, on an absolutely splendid 2013 OBT Nutcracker season!  We finished this run with a record low number of illnesses, injuries, or unforeseen problems, but that's less important than the beautiful, spirited performances you delivered on stage.

This season posed challenges that I knew would require extra dedication and commitment from everyone involved, and I couldn't be more gratified by how far above and beyond the call of duty so many people went.  From my wonderful students to their sacrificing families to our new school and company directors, and perhaps most of all, our amazing Children's Coordinator, Shari!, support and cooperation have been constant and plentiful.  And that's the reason why we not only "made it" through this performance run, but triumphed.

Many dancers had to do every performance, frequently multiple roles per show, and sometimes danced more than one place in a single dance.  I know how hard that was.  Your enthusiasm and positive spirits were so much appreciated.

And the performances were excellent!  (Even though I gave notes....)  I was truly pleased and proud of every one, and every one of YOU.  I hope you are all feeling the same way!  You should be very proud of your hard work and dedication.  Being in The Nutcracker at this level of professionalism as a child is an experience that changed MY life, and I hope you also take away lessons, memories, and impressions that will be with you forever.

THANK YOU!
Have a happy, healthy, and restful break, and I wish everyone the happiest of New Years!

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Schedule for Tuesday, December 24 - 12:00 Curtain


I was awed and amazed watching the show tonight!  THANK YOU to all who covered for me, so I could enjoy the wonderful dancing from front of house!!  I look forward to watching you all one more time from backstage.  Merde everyone!


12:00 pm Curtain Call Time:
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
WARM UP Class – Arrival time no earlier than 9:15
9:45a
11:00a
Drop off
Pick up
Marie, Nephew/Prince
10:30a    
2:15p
Marie and Prince Covers
10:30a
1:30p
Party Scene: Fritz, Party Children, Maids
10:30a
12:45p
Battle Scene:  Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny
11:00a
1:00p
Angels
11:30a
1:45p
Candy Canes, Polichinelles, Chinese Tea
11:30a
2:15p
PHOTO BOOTH:  Asia Tran, Johannes Gikas, Sarah Wheeler
10:30a
2:45p


Monday, December 23, 2013

Schedule for Monday, December 23, 2013

(Please read  blog post below!)

2:OO PERFORMANCE
 
WARM UP Class – Arrive no earlier than 11:15

11:45a
1:00p
Drop off
Pick up
Nephew/Prince
12:30p    
4:15p
Prince and Marie Covers
12:30p
3:30p
Party Scene:  Party Children, Maids
12:30p    
2:45p
Battle Scene: Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter
1:00p
3:00p
Angels
1:30p
3:45p 
Candy Canes, Polichinelles, Chinese Tea
1:30p
4:30p
Photo Booth:  Sarah Wheeler; Scarlett Metzler; Veronica Metzler
12:30p
4:45p
DINNER TIME - EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE THEATER
DANCERS MAY RETURN 15 MIN BEFORE THEIR CALL-TIME
7:30 PERFORMANCE





Drop off
Pick up
Marie, Nephew/Prince
6:00p    
9:45p
Marie and Prince Covers
6:00p
9:00p
Party Scene: Fritz, Party Children, Maids
6:00p
8:15p
Battle Scene:  Soldiers, Sabres, Sentry, Trumpeter, Bunny
6:30p
8:30p
Angels
7:00p
9:15p 
Candy Canes, Polichinelles, Chinese Tea
7:00p
10:00p
PHOTO BOOTH:  Josephine Courtney; Kathryn Locke Harris; Olivia Pugsley
6:00p
10:00p

Miscellaneous Notes:

POLICHINELLES - CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES!  ALL wipes must be thrown in the garbage and ALL bobby pins put back in the boxes.  It is not the responsibility of the wardrobe crew to clean up after you!

I noticed tonight the wipes are gone, you will need to bring some from home and bring them down to the fourth floor for the quick change.  Then put the used wipes in the garbage.  (Where do the used wipes go?)

Photos went well tonight.  We will continue tomorrow; if you have a role that you are only in on Tuesday, please let me know.  I have posted the order form under pages, so you can copy and print or pick one up from the stage door chaperone. 

Orders are due Tuesday, Dec 24th; photos will be handed out in January.

Great job tonight - Let's do it again tomorrow!