Friday, February 23, 2024

Sunday Rehearsal, Pizza Ordering, Costume Needs, Tickets, Shoe Reminders and More!

















PIZZA ORDERING SCHEDULE!

In March, there will be opportunities for students to purchase pizza.  


You may order anywhere between 1 and 4 slices. 


Pizza is $2 a slice. 


Please send cash for your children in a ziplock bag with their name and grade on the bag if they want pizza.  


Please send them with lunch if they do not.


All students will receive a snack from us, and all students should plan on bringing a water bottle. 






ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS


We will collect Pizza money for the 3/3 through 3/15 pizza orders at rehearsal drop-off/check-in THIS SUNDAY, 2/25, and NEXT SUNDAY, 3/3.    PLEASE SEND IN YOUR $$$ FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SLICES YOU WANT FROM 3/3 to 3/15.


    EXAMPLE: 

    • Aladdin, an eighth-grade crew member,  wants 2 slices for 3/3, 3/10, 3/12, 3/13, and 3/15, which equals $20. So on 2/25, Mrs. Aladdin sends in $20 for Aladdin's orders in a Ziplock bag with Aladdin's name and grade. 
    • Aladdin Jr., a Mechina cast member, wants 2 slices for 3/12, 3/13, and 3/15, so Mrs. Aladdin sends in $12 in a Ziplock bag with Aladdin Jr.'s name and grade.



Students will get the chance to buy pizza on the following dates:



Pizza

Dates

Which Grades

Sunday

3-Mar

3rd-8th

Sunday

10-Mar

3rd-8th

Tuesday

12-Mar

ALL

Wednesday

13-Mar

ALL

Thursday

14-Mar

None

Friday

15-Mar

ALL







ABOUT PREVIOUS INFORMATION





Sponsor Seating closes on  February 28th at 8:00 am. Sponsor reservations are available before public ticket sales. 

 As we expect high ticket demand, please be aware that sponsor seating will not be available after sales are open to the general public.



General Admission Tickets
Image result for show ticketsTicket purchases will be all completed using our online system. You can select your seats, pay online with a credit card, and print out your receipt/ticket confirmation (which will serve as your ticket on the day of the show).


Ticket sales will open online on February 29th  in the pre-dawn hours. The school community will be emailed this link in the Friday Shabbat Shalom Message, enabling cast members and their families to purchase tickets before the whole school community has the link. All tickets will be purchased through an online ticketing system using the following link. http://www.seatyourself.biz/davisacademy





MS CAST SHOW ASSIGNMENTS 






LS Cast appears in all 4 shows and is sprinkled about the entire theatre in the aisles, on the stage, and in front of the stage.

As we are still blocking the show and haven't had 100% cast attendance at rehearsals, it is impossible to release 100% of exactly where each LS participant or grade is placed at this time, BUT this is a helpful guideline to follow when selecting seats if you have Lower School Cast Member.



STAR WALL

We will be creating a STAR WALL to feature our amazing young thespians.

By Sunday, March 10th, please send in a 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 headshot/school picture/close-up photo of your child (only your child in the picture, please), with their name and grade printed on BOTH the back of the photograph and the envelope you submit it in.

You may drop this off at Sunday practices or leave it with the front desk of either campus in an envelope marked ALADDIN STAR WALL FOR MS. KENDRICK!



 MS & LS CAST SHOE NEEDS!



                                                                                                                      

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE WHAT  SHOES ARE NEEDED FOR THE LS AND MS CAST.



ALL CAST & CREW WILL WEAR YOUR SHOES FOR A SHOE PARADE (so we can check to ensure your shoes are in the correct style/color) ON SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2024.  





Reminder from our Aladdin Rehearsal 2/5 email 

Dear Parents, 

We are hard at work preparing for a fantastic show!  The enthusiasm is great, and the songs and verses are coming along nicely.  Rehearsal attendance is vital, with only three Sundays left and a few weekly rehearsals until show time.  



We would never have a full cast rehearsal if all of these requests were granted! Absent students cause cast consistency problems and make putting on a production extremely challenging. Other children cannot learn the proper moves or staging when cast members are absent. And every time even one child comes in late or leaves early, we must re-block and re-adjust for the 180 participating actors.


Parents, please understand that a show is a team effort and relies on every child being present for the duration of the time for which their part is called. We only have 3 Sunday rehearsals left to block the remaining dances and run the entire show from start to finish before the actual show. There is no time to relearn what is missed or to replace those missing actors.


We recognize how busy our talented children are with other events and activities. However, as stated in the production contract, each child is only allowed a certain number of absences, and the mandatory rehearsal period is quickly approaching. So please choose which rehearsals or activities your child will miss with this in mind. In addition, having every child stay for the rehearsal’s entirety is vital to each child’s confidence and participation since students who are not present for the scenes that are blocked, readjusted, or polished will sit out for those scenes and/or a curtain call.

Full participation in rehearsals is paramount for each child's confidence and enjoyment. Those not present for scenes that undergo blocking, readjustments, or polishing may find themselves sitting out during these crucial moments and the curtain call.


  • Early Arrival for Older Siblings: We warmly welcome older siblings who wish to join rehearsals early at the younger sibling call times. Their support is appreciated, and their presence during these times is encouraged.
  • Mechina-2nd Grade Students: Mechina–2nd Grade students must adhere to their assigned call and dismissal times. They must be picked up promptly at their designated time. Unfortunately, they cannot stay after rehearsal to wait for older siblings.
  • Late Arrivals and Early Pickups: Late arrivals and early pickups can disrupt rehearsal. Due to logistical constraints, including gates and the need to have supervisors available for the entire cast, accommodating these requests may be unfeasible.
  • Mandatory Rehearsals: Sunday, March 3rd, and Sunday, March 10th, along with the Tech Week Rehearsals (March 12, 13, 14, and 15) are MANDATORY for all cast and crew.  These are the most crucial rehearsals, as they are with all of the set pieces and props.  Anyone missing one of these rehearsals for a reason other than illness may risk being removed from song/dance numbers. 
We thank you greatly for your understanding and cooperation. The children are working so hard and doing a phenomenal job so far. We cannot wait to welcome you to the world of Agrabah!!!




REHEARSAL RESOURCES REMINDER! 


These are also located under the resources tabs on the side of the blog.




COMING UP IN MONDAY'S BLOG POST!  




We kick off our official star for volunteer assistance during weekdays, Sunday rehearsals, tech week, and show week. 



Concessions ask!





Hairstyles and Make-up for the Performers! 







Letter from Gift Chair












Monday, February 19, 2024

Sponsor Seating, MS Cast Assignments, & Where does LS stand?







MS CAST SHOW ASSIGNMENTS ARE RELEASED!










LOWER SCHOOL CAST INFORMATION!

LS Cast appears in all 4 shows and is sprinkled about the entire theatre in the aisles, on the stage, and in front of the stage.

As we are still blocking the show and haven't had 100% cast attendance at rehearsals, it is impossible to release 100% of exactly where each LS participant or grade is placed at this time, BUT this is a very good guideline to follow when selecting seats if you have Lower School Cast Member.






What section and where should I buy tickets if I have an LS cast member?

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting the Performing Arts at Davis!



ALL CAST/CREW REMINDERS!
  • Lower School Cast appears in all 4 shows.
  • MS Cast also appears in all 4 shows in varying roles and capacities.
  • Running Crew works all 4 shows.








Dear Friend of the Arts, 

The cast is dancing away as rehearsals kick into full swing for our endearing and exciting production of Aladdin JR., which will take place in the Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre, located at the Lower School!  Over 180 Mechina through eighth-grade students will participate in this performance on stage and as crew members, not to mention numerous Davis Academy alumni returning to school to work with students as part of our alumni mentor program. 

 

We invite you to support our upcoming musical production and our theatre and fine arts programs in a unique way. Your patronage allows us to maintain our artistic excellence. It provides the professional expertise, creative materials, and supplies necessary to produce an all-school Broadway-style, student-centered production as outstanding as Aladdin, Jr. 

 

Like other independent schools of our caliber, we are pleased to offer you sponsorship opportunities, which include unique benefits associated with Aladdin, JR. production:

 

Sponsor Benefits:

  • Preselect premium seating for any of the three shows.
    • Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 pm
    • Sunday, March 17 at 7:00 pm
    • Monday, March 18 at 6:30 pm 
  • Acknowledgement in the Playbill and Annual Donor Report 
  • Reserved parking at the Lower School  
  • Cost: $150 per ticket ($135 is tax deductible) - To be purchased online before public ticket sales.

 

We will once again have an online reservation process for Sponsor Seating, which will open on February 20th at 8:00 am and will close on February 28th at 8:00 am. Sponsor reservations are available in advance of public ticket sales, which will begin in the pre-dawn hours of February 29th.  As we expect high ticket demand, please be aware that sponsor seating will not be available after sales are open to the general public.   


If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor of the Arts, please click here between February 20th – 28th  to select and purchase your seats at the sponsorship rate of $150 per ticket (please note the system will only allow you to process 6 tickets or $900 in any one transaction). 


If you have additional questions, please contact Drew Frank at dfrank@davisacademy.org. 

 

This musical will be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved, and we would be honored to have you be a part of it. Your support will have a lasting impact on our students, school, and community. 

 

Thank you in advance for your support! 


Kendrick and the Aladdin JR., Production Team







Friday, February 16, 2024

Next Week's T-Th Schedule Reminder!

 



Next Week's Tuesday - Thursday Schedule



BOAK (Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, and Kassim) can come in early from 2:30 to 3:45 to rehearse at the LS! 

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Sponsor of the Arts Update from Mr. Frank

 


Please read this important update from Mr. Frank! 


Dear Parents,

Please note the shift in dates to give us a little extra time to finalize all the lower school positioning and middle school show assignments:

 

Hold tight, a change in sight,

Sponsor tickets move to Tuesday, that's right.

Midday Monday, the cast list will glow,

Lower school and middle school, all in the know.

 

Postponed a day, the news is clear,

Tickets and cast lists, have no fear.

Stay tuned, it's all in flight,

Magic awaits, everything's all right.

 

We will once again have an online reservation process for Sponsor Seating, which will open on February 20th at 8:00 am and will close at February 28th at 8:00 am. Sponsor reservations are available in advance of public ticket sales, which will begin in the pre-dawn hours of February 29th.  As we expect high ticket demand, please be aware that sponsor seating will not be available after sales are open to the general public.   

We will post a document to the production blog on Monday the 19th midday with information on middle school show assignments and what sections all lower school students will stand in.  This will assist you in determining ticketing for both sponsor and general sales.

If you have additional questions, please contact Drew Frank at dfrank@davisacademy.org.




NEXT BLOG UPDATE: FRIDAY, 2/16! 


Thanks! 

 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

3rd - 8th grade Tutorial Video for Arabian Nights Verse- please watch




 

Arabian Night Tutorial Choreography Video for 3rd through 8th grade Arabian Nights Chorus. 


Please review and learn. We will be learning in our rehearsals as well. (6th- 8th grade learned this portion  yesterday on 2/13).



Monday, February 12, 2024

Be A Sponsor of the Arts!


Dear Friend of the Arts, 

The cast is dancing away as rehearsals kick into full swing for our endearing and exciting production of Aladdin JR., which will take place in the Rosenberg Performing Arts Theatre, located at the Lower School!  Over 180 Mechina through eighth-grade students will participate in this performance on stage and as crew members, not to mention numerous Davis Academy alumni returning to school to work with students as part of our alumni mentor program. 

 

We invite you to support our upcoming musical production and our theatre and fine arts programs in a unique way. Your patronage allows us to maintain our artistic excellence. It provides the professional expertise, creative materials, and supplies necessary to produce an all-school Broadway-style, student-centered production as outstanding as Aladdin, Jr. 

 

Like other independent schools of our caliber, we are pleased to offer you sponsorship opportunities, which include unique benefits associated with Aladdin, JR. production:

 

Sponsor Benefits:

  • Preselect premium seating for any of the three shows.
    • Sunday, March 17 at 1:00 pm
    • Sunday, March 17 at 7:00 pm
    • Monday, March 18 at 6:30 pm 
  • Acknowledgement in the Playbill and Annual Donor Report 
  • Reserved parking at the Lower School  
  • Cost: $150 per ticket ($135 is tax deductible) - To be purchased online before public ticket sales.

 

We will again have an online reservation process for Sponsor Seating, which will open on February 19th at 8:00 am and close on February 28th at 8:00 am. Sponsor reservations are available before public ticket sales, beginning in the pre-dawn hours of February 29th.  As we expect high ticket demand, please be aware that sponsor seating will not be available after sales are open to the general public.   

We will post a document to the production blog on Thursday the 15th with information on middle school show assignments and what sections all lower school students will stand in.  This will assist you in determining ticketing for both sponsor and general sales.

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor of the Arts, please click here between February 19th – 28th  to select and purchase your seats at the sponsorship rate of $150 per ticket (please note the system will only allow you to process 6 tickets or $900 in any one transaction). 


If you have additional questions, please contact Drew Frank at dfrank@davisacademy.org. 

 

This musical will be an unforgettable experience for everyone involved, and we would be honored to have you be a part of it. Your support will have a lasting impact on our students, school, and community. 

 

Thank you in advance for your support! 


Kendrick and the Aladdin Production Team



Friday, February 9, 2024

SUPER SUNDAY!

 



If you have not already done so, PLEASE CLICK ---> Sunday Rehearsals FYI link.










STAR WALL

We will be creating a STAR WALL to feature our amazing young thespians.
By Sunday, March 10th, please send in a 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 headshot/school picture/close-up photo of your child (only your child in the picture, please), with their name and grade printed on BOTH the back of the picture and the envelope you submit it in.

You may drop this off at Sunday practices or leave it with the front desk of either campus in an envelope marked ALADDIN STAR WALL FOR MS. KENDRICK!



REMINDER!!!

The Middle School Remaining 2/15 through 3/19/24 schedule & the Lower School TBD Sunday times for 2/25, 3/3, and 3/10 were released earlier this week.

 Also, third -fifth-grade cast members are invited to optional Tuesday middle school rehearsal(s) to be blocked into their places for their 3rd-8th grade song and scene number(s). 

We encourage your child to attend these opportunities for extra rehearsal if they are available. 

All changes have been denoted in yellow in the schedules. 

The schedules are linked below, on the schedules pages, and the links to the side of this post! 

LS SCHEDULE MID-FEBRUARY THROUGH MARCH 

LS SCHEDULE MID-FEBRUARY THROUGH MARCH BY GRADE LEVEL

MS SCHEDULE 2/15- 3/19




SUNDAY REHEARSAL CLOTHING THEME!



This Sunday's rehearsal theme is 
SUPERBOWL, FOOTBALL, and/or TAYLOR SWIFT!
All cast and crew members can come in 
Taylor Swift Gear and/or football Jerseys! 
Remember to only wear closed-toed shoes to rehearsal and NO Crocs.
We keep seeing Crocs at rehearsal- they are very dangerous to dance in. 
Please do not send your child in Crocs!





CAST HELPFUL RESOURCE LINKS! 
These are also located under the resources tabs on the side of the blog. 
(these are updated as we learn dances in rehearsals. Once Ms. Kendrick teaches the Choreo, an MS mentor makes a guide video).