Sunday, September 25, 2016

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 9/26 - 10/1

We will now begin calling all cast to rehearsals.  You are expected to notify the Director and Stage Manager if you have a conflict with the rehearsal schedule.  You will be excused, if and only if, you notify Mr. Brock or a Stage Manager within 24 hrs of the called rehearsal. Notification vie Remind, Text, or Email will suffice.  Demerits will apply as outlined in the Production Handbook for unexcused absences. Please take some time to update the Conflict form HERE.   You are expected to participate in the Warm-up each day.  Following the warm-up you will be actively engaged in the following:  rehearsing the designated scenes, working your own scenes/lines, or working on homework.  This is the last week of the MP1.

Monday, Sept. 26 @ 3:30 - 5:30  
Truffaldino
We will work Scenes:  1.6, Int. 1, Int. 2

Tech will be working:  Set, Lights, Costumes are called

Tuesday, Sept. 27 @ 3:30 - 5:50
Pantalone, Brighella, Clarice, Truffaldino, Beatrice, Doctore
We will work Scenes: 1.4, int 1, 1.5, 1.32, 1.22, 2.9

Tech will be working: Set, Costume, Lights are called
There will be a Production Meeting for The Fantasticks @ 2:55 pm

Wednesday, Sept. 28 @ 3:30 - 5:30  
Pantalone, Clarice, Beatrice, Brighella, Truffaldino, Silvio
We will work Scenes: 1.19, 1.21, 1.20, 1.9, 1.10

Tech will be working: Set, Costumes, Lights are called

Thursday, Sept. 29 @ 3:30 - 5:30
Truffaldino, Florindo, Brighella, Waiters, Porter 2, Smeraldina
We will work Scenes:  2.7, int. 3, 2.6, 1.14, 2.1

Tech will be working:  Set, Costume are called

Friday, Sept. 30 @ 3:30 - 6:30
Pantalone, Brighella, Truffaldino, Beatrice, Smeraldina
We will work Scenes:  1.31, 1.30, 1.29, 2.3, 2.2

Tech will be working: Set, Lights, Costume are called
Light Plot/Magic sheet Due

Saturday, Oct. 1 @ 1:00 - 4:00
Pantalone, Silvio, Beatrice, Truffaldino, Florindo, Smeraldina
We will work Scenes: 1.23, 2.8, 2.11, 2.12, 2.14, 2.13, 1.1-1.8

No Tech called

Week at a Glance 9/26-9/30



Last week was our first coffee house and it was so fun to drink coffee and watch our talented students perform. If you would like to see videos from Coffee house Click Here!


What's Happening this Week!

Tuesday 9/27
1. 2:50pm-3:25pm Fantasticks Production Meeting. Please bring a calendar.

Friday 9/30
1. End of 1st 6 Weeks

2. Advance Theatre Class Fee is Due. Click Here to Pay Online

3. Last day to turn in Business and Personal Ads 

Business Ads Form: Click Here
Questions or need more info please email Alexa Rojas

Personal Ads Form: Click Here
Questions or need more info please email Mary Gutierrez



Looking Forward



Monday and Tuesday 
10/3 & 10/4: Auditions for The Fantasticks. 
Please download and complete the Audition Packet. You can pick one up from Ms. Cross. 











Tuesday 10/4 7:00pm 
Waiting in the Wings Parent Booster Mtg









Wednesday 10/5 3:55-4:30 
LCHS Theatre Ensemble Troupe Mtg 











Wednesday 10/5 
Paper Bag Drive Begins 










Friday 10/7  7:00-10:30pm
Ensemble Troupe Game Night Click for 
more info!





Pizza is Provided but each class will need to bring something extra to share:
Freshmen: Something Crunchy
Sophomores: Something Salty
Juniors: Something Sweet
Seniors: 2-Liter Sodas




10/10 School Holiday

Saturday 10/15 Servant of Two Masters Set Build Day 
Time TBA









Sunday, September 18, 2016

Week at a Glance 9/19-9/23

Week a a Glance 
9/19-9/23

Last week our First show of the year Fresh Faces was a great kick-off to our Dare To Remember Season.

How to Support LCHS Theatre Ensemble

We wanted to let you know of a great opportunity for advertising your business or supporting your LCHS Theatre Ensemble Actor or Technician Program Ads are a great way to make that happen! Below is the link for more information and the contact person for each type of ad. All forms are due by September 30th.

Business Ads Form: Click Here
Questions or need more info please email Alexa Rojas

Personal Ads Form: Click Here
Questions or need more info please email Mary Gutierrez



Events this Week


9/19-9/24 Servant of Two Masters Rehearsal Calendar



Wednesday 9/21 
All Ensemble Members need to bring a food item for Coffee House. Please note that if your food item contains nuts IT MUST BE LABELED. Food items need to be delivered before 6pm.
Freshmen- Cookies
Sophomores- Brownies
Juniors- Finger Sandwiches
Seniors- Fruit or Veggies Trays








Friday 9/23

Last Day to turn in $40.00 Ensemble Dues. Please turn in $ and forms to Ms. Cross or Mr. Brock in an unsealed envelope with name in the top left corner.











Looking Ahead:
9/30: Advance Theatre Class Fee Due
10/3 3:00-4:45: Auditions for The Fantasticks
10/4 3:00-4:45: Auditions for The Fantasticks
10/4 7:00pm Waiting in the Wings Parent Booster Mtg
10/5 3:55-4:30 LCHS Theatre Ensemble Troupe Mtg 
10/5 Paper Bag Drive Begins  Click for more info!
10/7 Ensemble Troupe Game Night Click for more info!
10/10: No School










Sunday, September 11, 2016

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 9/19 - 9/24

Here is the rehearsal schedule for this week. Please note, note all changes in RED and that there is a Saturday rehearsal this week.  After September 24th, I will expected every cast member to be at every rehearsal.  You will be excused, if and only if, you notify myself or Ms. Cross within 24 hrs of the called rehearsal. Demerits will apply as outlined in the Production Handbook for unexcused absences. Please take some time to fill out the Conflict form HERE.  It will be extremely important to have an accurate list of conflicts for all cast members.  Please see me this week if you need to discuss this change.

Monday, Sept. 19 @ 3:00 - 5:00  *Time Change due to a Faculty Meeting
Truffaldino, Florindo, Porter 1, Porter 2, Silvio, Pantalone, Clarice, Smeraldina
We will work Scenes:  1.7, 1.13. 1.11, 2.10, 1.17, 1.18

Tech will be working:  Set begins legging platforms and building props, Lights corrects basic plot, Costumes measurements.
Production Meeting 2:40 - 3:00 

Tuesday, Sept.  @ 3:30 - 5:50
Pantalone, Clarice, Silvio, Beatrice, Truffaldino, Brighella
We will work Scenes: 1.19 - 1.21, 1.9, 1.10

Tech will be working: Set, Costume, Lights are called

Wednesday, Sept. 21 @ 3:00 - 5:00  *Time change due to Coffee House
Florindo, Brighella, Truffaldino, Porters, Smeraldina, Waiters
We will work Scenes: 2.6, 2.7, Interlude 3, 1.14, 2.1

Tech will be working: Set, Costumes, Lights are called

Thursday, Sept. 22 @ 3:30 - 5:30
Pantalone, Doctor, Brighella, Silvio, Beatrice, Truffaldino, Florindo, Smeraldina
We will work Scenes:  2.17 - 2.20, 1.1, 1.2

Tech will be working:  Set, Costume are called

Friday, Sept. 23 @ 3:30 - 6:30
Pantalone, Doctor, Brighella, Silvio, Clarice, Beatrice, Smeraldina, Dumb Waiter
We will work Scenes:  1.3, 2.16, 1.24 - 1.28

Tech will be working: Set, Lights, Costume are called

Saturday, Sept. 24 @ 9:00 - 12:00
OFF BOOK FOR THESE SCENES
Pantalone, Beatrice, Truffaldino, Waiters, Florindo
We will work Scenes: 1.33 - 1.34

No Crew Called.






REHEARSAL SCHEDULE 9/12 - 9/16

The following is the rehearsal schedule for this week.  After much thought and deliberation regarding the rehearsal process for this show, I have decided that we will need to treat SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS as the Ensemble piece that it needs to be.  I will still post the weekly rehearsal schedule showing the scenes we will be working.  I will be adding background action, foley moments and other lazzi to the show.  Having everyone there will allow us to give Ensemble more stage time and keep tech needs on track.  After September 24th, I will expected every cast member to be at every rehearsal.  You will be excused, if and only if, you notify myself or Ms. Cross within 24 hrs of the called rehearsal. Demerits will apply as outlined in the Production Handbook for unexcused absences. Please take some time to fill out the Conflict form HERE.  It will be extremely important to have an accurate list of conflicts for all cast members.  Please see me this week if you need to discuss this change.

Monday, Sept. 12 @ 3:30 - 5:30
Pantalone, Truffaldino, Florindo, Beatrice, Waiters
We will work Scenes: 1.34 and 1.35

Tech will be working on Lights/Set for Fresh Faces

Tuesday, Sept. 13 @ 3:30 - 5:50
Pantalone, Truffaldino, Florindo, Beatrice, Waiters
We will work Scenes: 1.34 and 1.35

Tech will be working on Light/Sets for Fresh Faces, Costume Crew will take measurements for Servant.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 @ 3:30 - 5:30
Pantalone, Brighella, Truffaldino, Beatrice, Smeraldina
We will work Scenes: 1.29 - 1.31, 2.2 and 2.3

Tech will be working on Fresh Faces as needed, Costume Crew will take measurements for Servant

Thursday, Sept. 15 @ 3:30 - 5:30
Pantalone, Silvio, Beatrice, Truffaldino, Florindo
We will work Scenes:  1.23, 2.8, 2.11 - 2.14

Tech will be working on Fresh Faces as needed, Costume Crew will take measurements for Servant

Friday, Sept. 16 @ 3:30 - 5:30
Truffaldino, Florindo, Beatrice
2.15, 2.4, 2.5, 1.15, 1.16, 1.8, 1.12

Tech will be called as needed.  Check back here and on the call board for specific crew calls.

Again, if you have questions or concerns, please see Mr. Brock this week.  That means before Friday.





9/12-9/16 Week at a Glance

Week at a Glance
9/12-9/16

Fall is (un)officially started! Cooler weather and Football is in full swing! Over the weekend students and teachers got to participate in a Commedia Masterclass with Ron Milts. We will be hosting these master classes through each semester so make sure that you and your student take these opportunities to better their craft and make professional connections. 

If you haven't joined our Facebook Group please do so. We post important reminders throughout the week as well as photos and important paperwork. Click here to join



Events this week:

Monday 9/12 

Senior Parent Meeting
6:00pm 
This meeting is geared toward Seniors for College Readiness.We want to help you begin to prepare for life after high school geared towards what you want to explore in the post secondary sector. 

Open House
6:30pm LCHS High School
This is the time to come and meet the Directors of LCHS Ensemble. We want to meet with you and connect with you and your family. 

Tuesday 9/13 
Waiting in the Wings Parent Booster Meeting
Parents that are interested in helping in any capacity this year please come and attend this meeting to see how you can get plugged in!






Thursday 9/15
Fresh Faces Performance
7:00pm The Green Room
We will be debuting our amazing new Faces in the Theatre Program in family friendly short plays. Admission is $5! 

Friday 9/16
Fresh Faces Performance
We will be debuting our amazing new Faces in the Theatre Program in family friendly short plays. Admission is $5!











Looking Ahead:
9/21 7:00-8:30pm Coffee House Performance
9/23 Time TBA: Auditions for Thespian IE Competition 
9/23 Last Day to turn in Ensemble Dues
9/30 Advance Theatre Class Fee Due
10/3 7:00pm Waiting in the Wings Parent Booster Mtg
10/4 Time TBA: Auditions for The Fantasticks
10/5 Time TBA: Auditions for The Fantasticks
10/5 3:55-4:30 LCHS Theatre Ensemble Troupe Mtg

Monday, September 5, 2016

9/5-9/10 Week at a Glance

Week at a Glance
9/5-9/10


We hope you had a relaxing Labor day weekend! We had a great time at our 10th Annual LCHS Theatre Ensemble Family BBQ. You can check out pictures from the event on our Theatre Ensemble Facebook Page Langham Creek Ensemble 2016-2017.



Events this week!

9/7 Theatre Ensemble Meeting

2:55-4:30pm in the Green Room. Bring a Friend who might be interested in joining LCHS Theatre Ensemble.











9/9 
Thespian Payment and Registration Form Due
If your student is an inducted Thespian and pays the $90 deposit they may attend the State Thespian Festival. If you would like more information please click here

Theatre Production Class Deposit Due $25.00
If you have questions or need more information about this amount please contact Mr. Brock or Ms. Cross. 

9/10 
Commedia De’ll Arte Workshop

This year LCHS Theatre Ensemble is launching a series of Workshops taught by Professional Artists. We kick off our Masterclass Workshops this Saturday from 9-4pm. The cost is $30. To see more information please click here!
















Looking Ahead:
9/12 Langham Creek High School Open House
9/13 6:30 pm Waiting in the Wings Booster Meeting 
9/15 7:00 pm Fresh Faces Thursday Performance
9/16 7:00pm Fresh Faces Friday Performance
9/23 Time TBA: Auditions for Thespian IE Competition  
10/4 Time TBA: Auditions for The Fantasticks
10/5 Time TBA: Auditions for The Fantasticks

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Servant of Two Master Cast List

Servant of Two Masters
Cast List


Thank you to all that auditioned.  We hope that you enjoy this challenging show.  We have a lot of work ahead of us.  Please initial next to your name to accept the role.  We will begin reading the script tomorrow, Friday, at 3:45 PM.  Please let Mr. Brock or Cara Puccio (SM) know if you will not be able to attend.


PANTALONE                                       Riley Griffin
DOCTORE                                            Zachary Bencal
SILVIO                                                  Rouie David
CLARICE                                              Danielle Kane
BRIGHELLA                                         Kristen Hernandez
TRUFFALDINO                                    Prince Banks
SMERALDINA                                     Makenna Cook
BEATRICE                                             Marina Paz Quiroz
FLORINDO                                            Malachi Guerro
OLD WAITER                                        Danielle Traore
YOUNG WAITER                                  Remi Caruso
DUMB WAITER                                    Emily Green
PORTER 1                                              Maddie Flowers
PORTER 2                                              Kylie Gutierrez