Friday, October 18, 2019

Reminders and Deadlines, Oh MY!!

Good afternoon,

Things are moving along very well this year. Even though we had to cancel our first Black Box show, the musical is well on its way.  This year we are presenting Lies and Legends: The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin. You will hear many familiar songs from the well-known storyteller, Harry Chapin.  I'm sure you will remember Cats in the Cradle and Taxi! This production hits the stage on November 14, 15, and 16 at 7:00 PM.  Tickets will be on sale soon!  We also invite you to participate in our Annual Silent Auction to benefit the LCHS Theatre Ensemble Scholarship Fund.  We have already started the On-Line auction!  Check it out HERE.

Reminders:

Meetings will be in the LCHS Auditorium
Theatre Parent Meeting - Oct. 21st @ 6:30 PM - Required for Adv. Theatre Arts Parents and Theatre Production Parents
Mandatory Texas Thespian Meeting - Oct. 21st @ 7:15 PM - All students Attending Texas Thespians and their Parents.

Deadline for Class fees - Dec. 1, 2019 (School Cash or Cash only)
Ensemble Production fee - Dec. 1, 2019 (Cash or Check to the LCHS Theatre Booster Club, Online payment at www.lchsensemble.com)
LCHS Theatre Troupe Dues - Nov. 6, 2019 (Cash or SchoolCash Only)
Final Payment for Texas Thespians - Nov. 15, 2019 (Cash or Check to LCHS Theatre Booster Club)

We will be having 2 Work Days to work on the Technical aspects of the Musical.  Please dress appropriately for potentially messy work! Closed-toed Shoes Required!!
Work Day #1 - Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Work Day #2 - Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We need as much assistance as possible.  Parents are welcome to join us and help build!

Thank you so much for your time and attention! Please do not ever hesitate to reach out if you have questions.


C. J. Brock 
Theatre Instructor
Dept. Chair - Fine Arts

All the world's a stage...make an unforgettable entrance!

Friday, September 20, 2019

LCHS Theatre Department Needs!

Good Afternoon All!

We are finally at a point where our spaces are coming back together.  So it is now time to re-stock and re-build.  We have several opportunities for you to donate things to the department. We are looking to build up our stage and hand props, tools, and costume pieces. So, if you have been collected stuff in your garage or attic, things are getting in the way, please consider donating to the LCHS Theatre Department. We will take any and all donations you wish to give!

Costume Shop needs:  
Bolts of fabric
Thread
Non-slip hangers (not wire)
Button down shirts
Dress paints/Skirts
Dress shoes/Basic pumps and flats
Belts/Suspenders
Ties/Scarves
Dresses/Gowns
Outer Wear/Suit coats
Unique clothing items, like vests, vintage pieces, and hats

*Remember that we costume young people.  We occasional have need for larger sizes, but general need is within normal size rages for teens.

Set Construction needs:
Saws-all Tool
4" paint brushes
Paint rollers
Roller pans
Smocks or cover-alls
Work gloves
5-tier Shop/Storage shelves (Keter or Sterilite plastic)
Keter or Sterilite storage cabinets


Current Production Props Needed:
Set of 6 Rocks glasses
Crystal Ball on a wooden stand
Gin, Vodka, Scotch bottles empty and clean
Ice bucket
Throw rug
Greek Vase
Stuffed toy dog
Beat-up Rocking chair
Black Wedgewood Bowl
CoalPort Vase
Regency half-back chaise