Storybook Players

TUCK EVERLASTING CAST INFO GOES HERE 

5/16

Please work on Live like this - especially those that are singing harmony.  Same with join the parade and Story of the Tucks. 

Emma, go over Everything’s Golden. 

Everyone, let’s do the hard work this weekend so that Monday -Thursday is just running the show and polishing

Hugo needs pants

Winnie needs shoes 

Mother, hair in low bun, since we’re putting her in town for the reunion, we need a black hat, I think I know where one is

Last chance Sherlock the musical auditions- Wednesday 6:30 (or right after rehearsals) downstairs - prepare memorized monologue and song. Bring music to sing to. 

Tech: Monday - Thursday 4-6pm

Great job yesterday.  Still, we have a long way to go, but I have the utmost faith that with focus and dedication , we can present our absolute best version of Tuck Everlasting. 

TECH WEEk:  it’s a big ask: Monday-Thursday 4-6.  That’s every day 4-6. Can we do it? Does anyone need a different time? Let me know now.  We have daytime available that week- we could do an 11am-1:00 or so? Just let me know by Thursday.  

THURSDAY: doors open at 3:15.  Come in and get your costume.  Then head upstairs for costume parade. Let’s start run through by 4:30.  

Please remind your people that we are NOT selling tickets at the door- our theatre is just too small.  Purchase online only. Tucktuck everlasting tickets

4/25. Story of Man in yellow suit video https://youtu.be/4nFMVO1OWCU?si=2JmDTBxLDWg3hrkj

4/25. Great job today!!! Tuesday we will work the story of the tucks and review what we did today. 

4/24: Great rehearsal yesterday!  I’m so honored to work with such a talented and diligent, thank you!  I just uploaded a few songs to the website, www.buildingblockarts.com the tuck page.  Password me4theatre    "we come to rehearsals to rehearse what you have practiced at home".   Yall are doing great.  Let’s get off book next week.  

04/18: Hello! Here is the Song Charts for each main song, download what you need. I’ve also uploaded a list of actions for the Actor. It was EXTREMELY helpful for me, any words you don’t know the definition of feel free to look them up! Also for songs with multiple people, please don’t take the extra time to write everyone’s lyrics down! Just write your own, it may be shorter than the other songs which is okay!

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/list-of-acting-verbs_045088.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—live-like-this_003251.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—good-girl-winnie-foster_075714.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—join-the-parade_080797.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—top-of-the-world_099590.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—hugo-s-first-case_018719.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—partner-in-crime_004565.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—seventeen_037588.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—ev-rything-s-golden_045152.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—you-can-t-trust-a-man_072959.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—the-wheel_045522.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—everlasting_068855.pdf

/tnbbsa/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/song-chart—story-of-the-tucks_041111.pdf

Please try to have these done by next Thursday so we can talk about them in rehearsal, for those who were not here tonight, if you have any questions please let me know! 

 

4/9: See yall tonight!!  ready to finish blocking all but Jesse and Winnie scenes.  I am currently loading parts to www.buildingblockarts.com tuck page.  password is me4theatre 

 

CANCEL THAT- I left the music book at school -no rehearsal today. Stay safe and learn your lines 

4/2: Tuesday rehearsal will be online. Sherry Johnson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

 

Topic: Zoom Meeting

Time: Apr 2, 2024 04:15 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4753797104?pwd=eERhRG9DbU5HTC9ROGpxdnk3aEJJZz09&omn=84910972356

 

Meeting ID: 475 379 7104

Passcode: me4theatre

 

3/25: We will work the Tuck’s scene where Winnie is kidnapped.  and Block the end scene and really get that good and solid.  If there is time left we will learn the opening song. 

3/20: be sure and read down through all the red too! Not all music is up on the website, but I’m trying.  Password is me4theatre 

3/19 Great rehearsal today.  Hope everyone gets to feeling better!  We will see you thursday.  If everyone is better we will start with music, if we still have sniffles we will block pg 14, 16-27, 25-26 adn page 54 (all subject to change depending on who is here) I have not received any schedule conflicts from anyone.  Please let me know thursday if there are dates (other than illness) that you cannot be at rehearsals.  Rehearsals stat 4:15 and end at 6pm.  On occassion Tech week goes over sometimes, but I will not keep you all too long. (we either have it or we don’t...) 

Notes are always put here, if you get a note in person you say "thank you" or "thank you, can we talk about this later" and it’s up to you to get with me. (after rehearsal is usually better than before rehearsal, but just let me know) 

character training: here is the link for Mandygleamglo who has the fun training tutorials for voices.  You don’t have to copy her or think "I don’t ever want to be a princess so this doesn’t pertain to me" it does!  listen to how she describes the voices, placement, geography of the character voice... it’s important to know how to pick apart a voice.  (you’ll need to have an instagram account to find her ) 

assignments: Cinderella =Maddie, Cindy Lou Who= mabel, Merida/Brave= Emma, Charlie Brown = Garrison, Milly = Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel = Libby

It was really great working with you all! We are continuous enrollment, so please let me know if you are not staying for Tuck Everlasting, that way I can take you off the roster and your parents won’t keep getting billed.  🤗 for the rest of you, I will see you Tuesday 4pm for auditions.  We shouldn’t take more than an hour.  

This week some time, please watch as much of this video as you can. Tuck Everlasting full musical 

Also read through the script the next few weeks and find that moment that you really think is the most important thing your character says. 

have fun!  

 

Thanks again! And Caroline, thank you for doing such a wonderful job organizing the props! 

 

Another great show! Let’s work on keeping professional character in the dressing rooms please. Calm cool and collected. 

Call time 2:00.  

Tasks after show: 

Milly, Skylar and Maddie : clear the stage. Put things away- prop box is downstairs, costumes go in bin, chairs hung on hooks offstage, table comes down, sweep stage

Caroline pick up trash and props/cosume backstage and place in bin

Libby and Pipper art room: pick up, put costumes in bin, sweep

Garrison music room, pick up and vacuum

Mable vacuum main dressing area

Emma: remove table clothes in theatre and put into one pile

Should be done by 4:30

GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!! 

You covered well when lines were missed, you kept your character, it was a great show.

TOMORROW NIGHT : everyone have your excuse ready.  Everyone who gets picked will have a chance to deliver their "how could you think it was me" speech.  

You Will also be given 2-3 min at each table.  So you might get more than 3 questions.  

Sunday we will need to put props and costumes up as well as sweep the stage and clear off tables.  After that is done, I’ll have pizza for you.  

3/7: Great Job today.  I will have a special surprise for yall after the show Friday night AND because we sold enough tickets to cover the rights to this show, I will have a special surprise on Sunday for yall as well!  PS we need to sell tickets for SUNDAY... Friday and Saturday are full, but sunday.... eeek. Tell your friends! 

Read over your lines before you arrive tomorrow.  I will open doors at 5:30, call time is 6 but you can come early if you need to.  Check props first. 

 

3/4 :  CALL TIMES : This is the time you are expected at the theatre to dress and prepare for the show.  Please leave costumes at the theatre and dress here.  You may come with make-up and hair done, or you can do that here.  We have restrooms and other classrooms for changing in.  

FRIDAY and SATURDAY CALL TIME: Arrive 6pm - check props FIRST!!!!!  Then change.  You won’t be allowed into the theatre after 6:25. doors open for season ticket holders at 6:30 and everyone else 6:40 (we’re very strict on this)   show is at 7pm

Sunday: Arrive 2pm and CHECK PROPS FIRST, you won’t be allowed in the theatre after 2:25.  Show is at 3pm  Doors open for season ticket holders at 2:30 and everyone else at 2:40 

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR: tickets are selling fast, so please let your people know to get their tickets now.  I shut down ticket sales on Thursday so that we can buy enough desserts for people to purchase and coffee is free.  

 

2/29: Tech week starts now!  ***please keep working on ways to portray your character. 

                                            *****Please do not miss any tech rehearsals, we’re only meeting tuesday 4-6 and thursday 4-6. 

                                            ******Please bring in your costumes Thursday and leave them at the school until sunday.  

tickets:   purchase online only.  please let your people know that they may not get a seat if they show up without a ticket.  Dessert will be sold as well as drinks and coffee.  

 

 

2/28 Thursday is our last rehearsal before tech week starts.  I’ve really enjoyed diving into character work, but now it’s time to put it into action.  

WEDNESDAY : read through your script visualizing your movement as you read. Are you making the most of your posture? Your facial expressions? Your articulation? Your gestures? Be intentional with every movement and every reaction. Practice some reactions in the mirror, make sure they are big enough for someone in the back of the audience to see. 

"Good, Better, best, never let it rest, till your hood gets better and your better gets best! -Ella Fitzgerald.  

 

2/1/24 Here is the link for character Questions.  Please take time to think through these questions.  This will help you even more than memorizing lines.  Please "know" your lines rather than memorize them.  

also, figure out your 2-3 sentences on how you will react to who the audience picks. 

 

links for character development : 

ted talk on ESL : Eye Blocking, Shoulder Shrug, Lip Locking

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=Reading+Body+Language+YouTube&&mid=B9028F0554EFAC0F4E30B9028F0554EFAC0F4E30&&FORM=VRDGAR

3 types of personality types : Visual, Auditory, and Touchy 

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=video+on+phychology+of+gestures&qpvt=video+on+phychology+of+gestures&mid=F1A10FB7EC6DD964BD36F1A10FB7EC6DD964BD36&&FORM=VRDGAR

ASSIGNMENT:  please come ready to talk about what personality type your character is, what primary emotion your character may react from, and then as we run this play, I want to see key points (same each time) where you use eye blocking, shoulder shrug and lip locking. 

 

Thursday 1/24 Please bring your scripts and I have several scripts that never got picked up. 

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