MS Rehearsal Schedule and LS Reminders!

 

WE WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY CHANUKAH, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

THERE IS ONE LAST POST BEFORE THE WINTER BREAK!

Middle School Cast Members, your MS rehearsal schedule for January 3rd through February 14th, 2024, has been posted under the MS schedule tab at the top of the blog and the Schedules tab to the right of this post. 

You may also access the schedule HERE. 

Please refer to the scene-by-scene character breakdown chart to know in which scenes your character appears and what rehearsals you need to attend. 

PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR PREVIOUS BLOG POSTS TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE CAUGHT UP ON ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Here are quick reference links to the most recent LS info below:

LOWER SCHOOL CAST REHEARSAL SCHEDULE HAS BEEN RELEASED!

Please fill out and submit a costume form by the date listed below. 
Lower School Cast Costume Sizing Form 
(due by Monday, January 8th, 2024)

Lastly, if you have not done so, please join our LS Remind group and/or our MS Remind group.

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LOWER SCHOOL SCHEDULE & COSTUME SIZING FORM ARE RELEASED

 

THE LOWER SCHOOL CAST REHEARSAL SCHEDULE IS  LINKED BELOW IN TWO DIFFERENT VISUAL  FORMATS:

LS Rehearsal Schedule organized by grade level

LS Rehearsal Schedule January - March 2024

The schedule is also located under the LS Schedules tab to the right of this blog post and under the LS Schedule tab at the top of the blog.

PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE FROM THE INFORMATION PACKET ON THE 1/4 and 1/11 rehearsals- we needed to flip-flop the M-2 and 3-5 grade levels.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause for those who have already marked this on their calendars! 

• Rehearsal is in the LS Theatre right after school. Students will be dismissed from their end-of-day classrooms directly to the theatre.
• Students will be dismissed through the normal carpool line at 4:30pm.
• Students should pack a snack and water to drink. They will eat their snack and drink from 3:20 to 3:30 pm. Rehearsal is from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 
• All LS  participants will receive their scripts at the first rehearsal! For those students who were absent from the first rehearsal, we will deliver your script to your homeroom teacher. 

LOWER SCHOOL

Thursday, January 4th 

Mechina- 2nd grade rehearsal

3:20 to 4:30 pm 

Thursday, January 11th 

3rd- 5th grade rehearsal

3:20 to 4:30 pm 

Please fill out and submit a costume form by the date listed below. 
Lower School Cast Costume Sizing Form 
(due by Monday, January 8th, 2024)

We wish all of our lower school families a very Happy Chanukah! 

REMINDER LS REHEARSALS START TODAY!

Dear Lower School Aladdin Jr. Families,

We hope this message finds you in high spirits and ready for the magical musical journey that awaits us with Aladdin Jr! We are thrilled to have your child as part of the Lower School cast and 5th-grade crew, and we look forward to creating unforgettable memories together.

As we kick off our rehearsals, please take note of the following important reminder details for the ALL-LOWER SCHOOL REHEARSAL, which were in the information/registration packet, posted on the LS schedule section of the blog, and emailed to all registrants prior to this post. 

Date: Thursday, November 30th

Time: 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Lower School Theatre

Dismissal:

• Rehearsal will begin promptly at 3:20 PM in the Lower School Theatre.
• Students will be dismissed directly from their end-of-day classrooms to the theatre.
• Carpool dismissal will take place at 4:30 PM at the regular carpool line. 

Snack and Hydration:

• Students should bring a snack and water to the rehearsal.
• Snack and hydration time will be from 3:20 PM to 3:30 PM.
• Rehearsal will commence at 3:30 PM and conclude at 4:30 PM.

Scripts Distribution:

• All Lower School participants will receive their scripts at the first rehearsal.

We understand the importance of clear communication and want to ensure that everyone is well-prepared and informed. Please join our LS Remind group, follow our show blog, and mark these details on your calendars. If your child is a 5th-grade tech pioneer serving on the crew, please bookmark our crew page for all updates, schedules, and FAQs.  Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

The full Lower School rehearsal schedule will be released next week now that registration has closed and we know our numbers for each grade level.

Thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm as we embark on this magical musical carpet ride with Aladdin Jr. 

We look forward to a fantastic journey ahead!

MS CAST & CREW Happy Chanukah Secret Genie/Wish Likes FORM!

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL CAST 

& 

CREW 

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW BY 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st at 4 pm 

Happy Chanukah Secret Genie/Wish Likes! 

More info to come on for our party next Tuesday! 

MS CAST LIST- Bravo to all!

   CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!

Thank you for your patience in releasing the cast list for Aladdin, Jr. We share in your excitement!

Thank you also to our audition panel members for donating their time and professional expertise. They have worked tirelessly throughout auditions and callbacks and worked to expedite the cast list.

Our audition adjudication panel has finished reviewing the copious amount of notes from the three auditions, callbacks filled days, and each actor’s individual audition forms in which any scheduling conflicts and special skills were noted. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding of the thoroughness and time that goes into creating the cast lists and the integrity and thoughtfulness with which the panel makes decisions to place everyone where they will shine best for the most wonderful experience and show.

Aladdin Jr. is a vibrant iconic movie and Broadway musical (which is very different from both movie versions) and whose heart relies upon the strength of the ensemble to breathe life into Agrabah!

Every cast member is CONSTANTLY moving in and out of numbers.  This music has incredible harmonies to learn and solo lines for all,  HILARIOUS and HEARTFELT scenes, the  HIGHEST Energy dancing we have attempted yet, and more.  Quite possibly the MOST FUN and COLORFUL show of any show we have ever produced. We need every voice, every actor, every dancer, and every performer to keep this musical moving literally and figuratively!


PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY:

You will definitely enjoy the incredible music, choreography, comedy, and a great story!

THERE ARE FEATURED ROLES,  FEATURED ENSEMBLES, DANCERS, SOLOISTS & UNDERSTUDIES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN CAST, AS WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION TO DETERMINE THESE ROLES YET. Your work ethic, openness to taking direction, and ability to "BE" these characters and show us through your movement and voice. THESE WILL BE CAST DURING REHEARSALS! Including Abu - we will discuss what Abu's role is in our show during our first rehearsal tomorrow. 


PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES THOROUGHLY! 

• BE AWARE THAT ALL ACTORS HAVE MORE THAN ONE RESPONSIBILITY IN THE SHOWS!!!! The cast will be placed into show dates over the next 8 weeks of rehearsal.
• UNDERSTUDIES ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT and may be cast for certain roles during the first month of rehearsals.
• Please remember that several acting, singing, and dancing roles will be cast during the first weeks of rehearsals.  Some roles, extra lines, featured solos, ensembles, featured solo singing or acting lines, dances, tumbling, and extra roles will be assigned during REHEARSALS—it really pays to be at rehearsals working hard and showing off your hard work and commitment! 
• Understudies must memorize lines and be at all rehearsals for the part they are “understudy” -ing! You may be called upon to go on for actors during dress rehearsals and for the performances...it has happened every year!! 
• We will be moving fast—so please treat rehearsal time seriously, and learn your music and lines as soon as possible.
• You ALL will be busy when your part is called for rehearsal; the show moves fast—and will be so much fun! Study hall quiet rooms are available if you want to do homework during rehearsals. 
• Please trust that you will learn more about your part at rehearsals, and DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE IT!—We have cast it to allow everyone to have substantial stage time in which to shine. There is more than what meets the eye on the page of the script books!
• THE CAST LIST LINK IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST.
• We ask that everyone feeling all of the emotions that come with auditioning and casting please read the How to Handle Disappointment letter 
• Please note that the cast list is alphabetically listed by role, not by show time/day! Thank you!!
• The FIRST MS rehearsal is tomorrow from 3:45  to 5:15 pm for ALL MS CAST & CREW (crew attendance is optional)  in the LS Theatre. MS Cast- if you have a basketball game or Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring on this day, or a conflict noted on your conflict calendar you are excused from the first read-through! 

ALADDIN JR MS CAST LIST

MS Cast to be released by mid-week and ALL MS Cast & optional MS Crew rehearsal Wednesday 11/29 &

Dear Aladdin Jr. middle school auditioners and families,

We're thrilled to announce that the Aladdin Jr. cast list is nearing its final stages, and we couldn't be prouder of each and every auditioner!

We appreciate your patience as our casting panel diligently reviews copious pages of notes, conflict calendars, and the incredible talent gracing our auditions and callbacks.

After the panel reconvenes post-Thanksgiving, the much-anticipated cast list will be released by midweek as shared with our auditioners. This will be released on the blog, and we will send out an update once it is posted.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their enthusiasm and dedication throughout this process.

To kick off this exciting journey, there is an all-middle-school cast (and optional crew) read-through and rehearsal this Wednesday, 11/29, from 3:45 to 5:15 in the LS theatre.

Please check out the MS Schedule Page of the show blog for our December rehearsals.

Stay tuned for the official cast list, and thank you again for your continued support and patience!

We encourage all cast and crew members to join us as we embark on this magical adventure together.

Final Callback Schedule for Wednesday 11/15

Thank you for another great days of callbacks. 

Here is the callback schedule for tomorrow's final callback!

Please take the bus down to the LS and be ready to start at your call time! : )

3:45 pm - 4:00pm     C Girls Basketball Team will read additional lines during this time and then report to 

                                   the LS gym for practice.

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm     All 6th-grade girls (except those who are on the C Basketball team)

4:00 pm - 5:45 pm     Evie Carmel, Ben Slipakoff, Eli Bier

4:00 pm - 6: 15 pm    Emma Gluzman, Alyssa Medwed

4:00 pm - TBD*        Remaining Auditioners who were not mentioned above

* this dismissal time is a rolling dismissal time which can be anywhere from 6:15 to 7:30 ish- students may keep phones on them to let their rides know they are ready to be picked up and may stay with us until their ride arrives at school).