Hadestown Music Reviews

Hey Team, 

I realize that I misspoke on the last entry - I do not see you again till Friday, but there are a few music reviews with some groups on Wednesday and Thursday. 

WEDNESDAY: Featured Singers from 2:45-3:45pm in the choir room

THURSDAY: Full Cast Music Review from 2:45-3:45 in the choir room

That's it!  Then I will see you on Friday at 1:30pm in the PAC.  Remember we have a costume contest so come dressed in costume at 1:30pm if you want to participate.  I am excited to go through the rest of the show and clean a few things, plus give you some treats!  

**Reminder - come to the Senior Devised Showcase at 6pm on Wed or Thurs! 

Monday 10/27 and 10/31 Rehearsal

 Hey Team! 

For Monday’s rehearsal, please be there at 9:50am for a 10am start. Be on time and bring a water bottle, a bagged lunch, and plan to be busy until 2pm. We will be putting the show jankily together and cleaning dances/movement from 10am-1pm. Following that, our last hour will be the show’s poster blitz! If my juniors and seniors can plan on coming prepared to potentially drive, that would be awesome. I’m excited to get the posters into the community as tickets are almost on sale! 

After Monday, you have off until Friday. I would strongly encourage you to attend the Theatre IV Showcase on Wednesday and/or Thursday evening in the PAC at 6pm. Support your seniors and see the shows THEY wrote and created! It’s free to the public and there will be installations in the lobby open to interact with ahead of time beginning at 5:30pm. It is also my Master’s Thesis project and we are so proud of this work. 

Friday 10/31 we will have rehearsal from 1:30-5pm. I will let you go on time so you can have your own festivities. However, we will begin with a costume contest at 1:30 for all who want to participate and everyone gets a vote, so come already dressed and ready IF you wish to compete. I have some fun treats and things planned for you that day! 

A reminder to about Saturday, 11/1. You are scheduled from 8am-2pm. I will let you know on Friday if that time is changing, but plan to be there that whole time for now. Reminder that you WILL have to come with your hair show ready for ACT 1 to check it off and then have ALL COSTUME AND MAKEUP NEEDS WITH YOU. You will bring those things to the rehearsal on Saturday, Nov 1st. 

Lastly, if you missed last week, I need your headshot by Friday THIS WEEK- 10/24 (tomorrow!). 

Have a fabulous Fall Break and enjoy relaxing! My only request is that you take some time to review dances and entrances so we are set for Monday. Thank you! 

-Struiks 

Night of Shakespeare Video!!!

 Hi folks, Drew McKay did a great recording of Night of Shakespeare - you can access that HERE!

Hadestown - Tickets and Saturday Rehearsals/Headshots!

Hey Team!

First, THANK YOU to all the parents who have been helping behind the scenes with dinners, concessions, picking up materials, costumes, headshots, break-a-legs, tickets, etc.  Your efforts are not unseen and greatly appreciated.  Also THANK YOU to the cast and crew starting out - you guys are making this show work and you're working hard - I see that and I appreciate you. Know that I am so excited with all of the choices you're making on stage and the kindness you are showing one another - I really love working with you and am excited about tech weeks coming up. 

Next a HUGE THANK YOU today for your hard work on the Chant number... Today was a lot of repetitive movement and waiting around, but it looked super cool.  Also, it was NOT a five minute song... with the intro and extro is it A SEVEN MINUTE SONG we did today... high five to us! 

A reminder that we have rehearsal THIS SATURDAY (the 18th)! We are starting on Saturday at 8:30am with Headshots first. Please come in a single colored shirt and with your hair and makeup ready and be there AT 8:30am as that is when parents are available to help with Headshots.  We will start rehearsal right after that so bring movement clothing you may need and I encourage you to bring water, snacks, downtime work, and know we WILL be done at 12:30pm. 

If you are missing on Saturday and want a headshot in the program, please send me one against a simple background by October 24th. 

Now, TICKETS INFO!

Musical Tickets go on sale October 27th for the Opening Night Gala and then on November 3rd for all other shows and other seats on opening night. 

Here is the link for those tickets: 

https://sites.google.com/csddocs.org/alta-hadestown-tickets/hadestown

If you are unfamiliar with the Alta tradition, we do an Opening Night Gala in the West Lobby of the PAC at 6pm our opening night of show.  That means November 19th this year at 6pm.  With the price of your ticket it includes some fun Hors d'oeuvres and drinks before the show, a preview performance from some of the cast, introductions of all of the characters and mingling with actors pre-show IN character, and your entry ticket.  Plus, you get to choose your seats ahead of the other patrons if purchased before November 3rd.  It's a great way to have fun on opening night, celebrate the cast and crew, and give back to Alta Theatre, so think about grabbing a Gala ticket for $17 (fees included).   There are only 150 spots for the Gala!

CAST - remember to get your shoes this weekend for next week's rehearsals and look at the last blog entry for info and dates on hair and makeup needs!

Last, a reminder that we have a big build and cleaning dance day on Saturday the 1st of November and if there are any great builder parents out there who want to come screw in walls and get finished some set, please let me know. No pressure on this one, but it may help to have a few solid hands with the one big wall to get set. It shouldn't take long and I will send out another message the week before with specifics on time, but we will likely begin at 8am.

Thank you guys and excited to open this show in just FIVE WEEKS! 

 - Struiks

Makeup/Costume Needs and Hadestown Google Drive reminder!

Hey Team!

A few announcements for Hadestown -  please read through the ENTIRE email! 

First, here is the link to the drive with dances and harmonies recorded - please BOOKMARK THIS SITE: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tSLTygwng1PTEWYdFX7qKP5UDALtvY9j?usp=drive_link 

Things you need to have at rehearsal with you by October 20th:

Ladies: a modesty under-garment - can be a leotard or separate tank and shorts for under your costume. I would get two as you are wearing these EVERY night and during tech, and may not have time to wash each night. Links are below for options if needed. 

Link to modesty leotard (my fave one): https://bit.ly/4g7gvnW 

Link to other leotard: https://bit.ly/42nmoKn 

Gentlemen: modesty undergarments -  this is typically active wear shorts and a tank top. I would get two as you are wearing these EVERY night and during tech, and may not have time to wash each night.

Links to Shorts: https://bit.ly/4jq05tK

Link to tops: https://tinyurl.com/msdw73tu 

EVERYONE: You will ALL need black boots by the 20th.  Hit up Savers if needed! If you buy a pair you do NOT want to keep, you will NEED the receipt to be reimbursed. If you are keeping the boots you may NOT be reimbursed - just if you are giving us the boots after the show. You will need them by the 20th to keep at school as you need to start practicing in them!

You ALL need basic stage makeup - cover up foundation, powder, light blush, and eyeliner. Ladies please wear mascara; gentlemen it's your choice on that. We will ALL wear some basic makeup to enhance faces under the lights. 

Here are some links to videos for basic stage makeup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csosHts7IU8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA04MbwawUg 

FATES - I would love for you to each do something speciality with makeup.  I want black, greys, dark purple, and silver as the vibe.... maybe some blues too. Please know what you are doing by November 1st and have practiced ahead!  If you need inspiration photos, let me know by October 22nd. 

Hair - ALL genders, choose a style for the upper world that keeps your hair OUT of your face completely - practice before November 1st as you will come to rehearsal that day with it done. For the underground, everyone with hair that isn't super short (buzzed, bowl, etc) will slick back to a bun for the underground, so practice that too.

Reminder - DANCE D-DAY is November 1st as well; practice and know your blocking and dance steps.

I know we are in for a few long weeks, but I am LOVING working with you all and the glimmers i am already seeing in this show - let's buckle down and kill it, y'all!

PARENTS - I am looking for someone to do Headshots for us on the 17th or 18th next week; if you are available to help please email me ASAP!

- Struiks

Final Shakespeare Reminders - 2025!

 Hi everyone!

This is (probably) the last set of reminders and info going out about Shakespeare since by this time next week we will be home from Competition!  Please read through fully and carefully and let me know if you have any questions :)

Link for tickets is HERE.  They are $6 online or at the door with card; if you pay cash at the door it's $5.  Night of Shakespeare has a 6 pm start on Wednesday, with your call being at 4:30!!!  Tell your family and friends and post so that you have an audience to see all your hard work!!!

Monday Schedule

2:30 - EVERYONE called!!! (Be outside our normal back side door of the PAC at EXACTLY 2:27 for a treat!). Late arrivals earn burpees...with tuck jumps

3:10 - Fight call (including Wizard robe and lift)

3:20 - Vocal warm-up

3:25 - Run full night of Shakespeare show (this will start with IEs and their intros; review IE intros HERE and all actors should be in full costume, hair, and make-up.  For ensemble scene - please add "dirt" makeup except for Player characters.)

After this run concludes, we will probably work ensemble scene and run that at least twice more before dismissing everyone for the evening.  Depending on time we may be able to have a silly run or some games.

Tuesday Schedule

2:30 - EVERYONE called!!! (Normal back door on the side of the building again...exactly 2:27 again for a treat!)

3:10 - Fight call (including Wizard)

3: 20 - Vocal warm-ups

3:25 - Group pictures (yearbook here today) then run through full show (IEs with intro and then ens. scene TWICE); we have techs with us today :)

After the 2nd run, we will go back over anything needed for actors or techs.

Packing Notes

As you're getting things together for packing, here are several things to make sure you bring:

1. Any medicine that you take regularly or may need (prescriptions or over the counter medicine like ibuprofen)

2. ANY AND ALL THINGS (costume pieces, make-up, base layer, SHOES, etc) that you need for your IE and/or Ensemble scene

3. Comfortable shoes

4. Sunscreen

5. Phone (and any other) chargers

6. Glasses/contacts, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, other cosmetics

7. Wallet with cash/cards, your ID, and copy of your insurance card if you have one

8. A bag (book bag/tote/crossbody) that you can take with you EVERYWHERE as you're moving around competition.

9. A water bottle

10. Nice clothes to wear when we see A Gentleman's Guide To Love And Murder; think interview or church clothes - no tshirts or workout clothes; if you wear jeans make sure you pair them with a nice/dressier top.  Enjoy the opportunity to dress up!

Make sure that you have what you need, but remember that we do have limited space under the bus - you shouldn't need to pack more than one small suitcase or medium duffel bag and then a back pack.

Lastly, you can review our trip itinerary HERE!

Thanks again for all of your hard work - I'm VERY proud of you and excited to see you tomorrow!

Super Saturday Musical Schedule - FULL CAST called 9/20!

Hello Cast!

We are so excited to see you all this Saturday! Please come ready to sing - bring a water bottle, your notebooks/scripts, comfy clothes, and your brain. We will meet in the Choir Room at 8am sharp - be on time, or better a few minutes early, to avoid burpees or sorry notes.  

Here is the schedule (try to be here by 7:50am!):

THE NORTH DOOR by the Bus Lane will be unlocked - enter there!

 

8:00 AM- Full Cast

• Warm-up
• Way Down to Hadestown (reprise)
• We Raise Our Cups

 

9:00 AM- break

 

9:10 AM- Full Cast

• Road to Hell (reprise)
• Wait For Me (reprise)

 

10:00 AM- break

10:10 AM- Full Cast

• Review:
• Livin’ It Up on Top
• Epic III
• Chant

 

10:30 AM- Featured Singers

• Finish If It’s True
• Review anything needed

The rest of the cast will be with Miss Struiksma in the Little Theatre beginning at 10:30am until 11am! 

11:00 AM- Please have your rides here by this time for pickup! 

 

Fates: Notice we’ll have some time together, look through those songs before Saturday, and use the practice tracks. I don’t want to spend too much time having to learn notes and instead spend time harmonizing and correcting anything. 

 

Thank you!!

Also, please sit down and review the calendar. A reminder that if FULL CAST is written it's everyone.  If Team Songbird or Team Underworld are called, it's only the people on those lists from the earlier calendaring post on this blog. If Ensemble is listed it's all Ensemble members and not the others needed - Ensemble includes everyone not in a featured role. Hope this clarifies things.  I (Struiks) spent 6+ hours putting together the calendar around your schedules - it is your responsibility to read through thoroughly and know when you are called. 

Mrs. G and Miss Struiksma 

Shakespeare Online Form and A Couple Reminders

 Hi Shakespeare Team!

HERE is the online form that we spoke about yesterday - it is required by SUU.  Please set an alarm for yourself for Sunday evening as a reminder.  This needs to be done by the end of this week - No public notary required :)

Several other reminders:

1. We will not have rehearsal this Friday, 9/19 or next Friday, 9/26.  We WILL have rehearsal on Monday, 9/29.

2. For costumes, I need y'all to provide black pants (something you can move in and preferably not denim), black socks, and black, brown, or dark blue sneakers or boots.  Jazz booties would also work, but not heeled character shoes.  You should also bring a top half base layer - like an undershirt or tank top.

3. You need to have your costume pieces by Thursday, 9/25, but can bring them at any rehearsal next week to store here.

4. Rehearsals next Monday and Wednesday will be in the Little Theatre, but Tues and Thursday will be in the PAC.  Rehearsals on 9/29 and 9/30 will also be in the PAC.

5. By tomorrow night, I need IE introductions from all IEs.  These should be short, 2-4 sentences and include a brief summary of the show your piece is from as well as the act, scene, and character that you're portraying.  Please email them to me (Cline).

Example: Much Ado About Nothing follows Beatrice and Benedict as their loyalty to their friends and family is tested, and they reluctantly discover their love for each other.  In scene 3 of act 2, Lindsey Cline will portray Beatrice, who is spying on her friends as they discuss Benedict's romantic interest in Beatrice.  Little does she know, that her friends intend for her to overhear, and so, she has played right into their plan.

Thank you for all of your work - I'm really excited for how our piece is shaping up!

Hadestown Dance Video Drive and OCTOBER rehearsal change - ALL REVIEW!

Hey all! 

Here is the link for the Hadestown Video Drive: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tSLTygwng1PTEWYdFX7qKP5UDALtvY9j?usp=sharing  

Please bookmark this link so you can stay on top of each dance we upload and review dances! 

Also, I was informed today that the Sadie Hawkins Dance was moved and I DID calendar around the original date... that said, I am going to be awesome and move rehearsal on the 11th of October to the 18th of October.  Thus, there will be NO rehearsal on October 11th.  There will be a rehearsal on October 18th from 9am-12:30pm. PLEASE make the change to your calendar now and I need an email by Wednesday this week (9/17) if there are ANY new issues. 

Thank you for being so awesome and already working so hard. Listening to everyone sing today was so exciting for me and y'all are sounding GLORIOUS!  I appreciate y'all a ton! 

Shakespeare Paperwork Reminder - Due TOMORROW!

 Hi everyone,

First, thank you for all of your work on our Shakespeare piece so far - it's shaping up nicely and I'm so excited to continue putting it together!

Second - PAPERWORK IS DUE TOMORROW!  There are deadlines for the competition, school, and district that I've got to meet and to ensure that you will be permitted to attend this trip, I've GOT to have your paperwork tomorrow! 

You can see what you still need to submit on the Google Sheet linked below:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AoA0f67wxd6ML_u2u0eYpDccyp4CprdaSsYESMZu1Ok/edit?usp=sharing

Paperwork for actors includes:

1. Code of Conduct

2. Medical Form (must be notarized)

3. Images of both sides of you/your guardian's insurance card.  These can be printed out and turned in with your paperwork or emailed to Cline at lindsey.cline@canyonsdistrict.org.

Paperwork for technicians includes:

1. Code of Conduct

2. Medical Form (must be notarized)

3. Images of both sides of you/your guardian's insurance card.  These can be printed out and turned in with your paperwork or emailed to Cline at lindsey.cline@canyonsdistrict.org.

4. Parent/Guardian permission slip

If I don't have your birthday in the Google Sheet already, please fill that in before the end of rehearsal tomorrow.  Please do NOT edit anything besides the birthday column,. I will update things as your paperwork is received.

Thanks again for all your work and PLEASE for the love of all that is good, make sure you get that paperwork turned in to me!

Hadestown - Performance Tracks, Contact Sheet Link, and Final Calendar

 Hey all!

Here is some crucial information about Hadestown reeharsals - please read through the entire message!

First, I have been given a link to the music tracks we are using for the show and have a way for you to access them.  When you access them, please only do so through ONE home or school device. The code can only be used a certain number of times and I don't want anyone locked out because someone logged in on three devices. Here is the code to log in and instructions on how to do so:

Organization: (CSD UT) Alta High School - UT

Viewer Code (Authorization): SCARY-VERSED-HAKE-CAKES-BLENDS-PERT

1. Download Show|Ready to your computer or mobile device. We always recommend downloading the most recent version. You can download the Show|Ready app on their computer or mobile device. The app is available on iOS or Android.
2. Activate your Show|Ready license using the viewer code.
3. Dive into the Show|Ready User Manual IF there are any questions. 

Second, here is the link to the contact sheet again in case you have not yet filled this out.  I need it completed by September 5th! 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LL_2QqNwNk71WM9hs3BAWae-EgebXUL9JiHc0cFC064/edit?usp=sharing

Below is the final calendar link.  Where it is marked TBD it means that we do NOT currently know times and will know as the dates draw closer.  I will work to communicate as soon as possible when we are around those times and have students send home texts as needed in plenty of time to communicate. Otherwise, I will work very hard to stick to these dates and times - please double check and triple check the calendar so no unexcused absences happen. Remember if you miss a day you have ONE WEEK to learn what you missed if you want to stay in that number - be ready to check it off! 

Also, Ensemble Teams are listed below - please double check for your name! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWcIqa1aT6Prjeq-1nh6FEGaTniILEjZOfYurrNDkZA/edit?usp=sharing 

Ensemble – Team Underworld

Ario Baghai

Evan Blair

Newell Francom

Henry Cutler

Reagan Buchmiller

Millie Rawson

RJ Godwin

Avi Macey

Emiline Johnson

Audrey Grace Grigg

Maizy Murphy

Jett Smith

Josie Heward

Stacie Huish

Megan Peirce

Lizzie Watts

Cara Barnes 

Ensemble – Team Songbird

Logan Clarke

Ayden Comer

Grady Weichers

Addi Covington

Kali Kafusi

Ally Johnson

Amelia Otros

Remy Parker

Clara Neal

Marquesa Millikins

Heidi Christensen

Ainsley Gorringe

Katelyn Larsen

Cami Waddell

Emery Perucca

Sofia Eyzaguirre

Shakespeare Competition IEs - 2025

 Y'all - this was such a fun, fantastic showcase of all your hard work!  We are so incredibly proud of you and you should be proud of yourselves and each other.  Please know how close the scores were for which pieces will move on to competition - you all were so prepared with great character, blocking, and script-work.

If you'd like feedback on your piece, please feel free to email me (Cline) starting Monday.

The pieces/actors representing our team at competition this year will be:

Kaylee Cannon

Layna Johnson

Leah Memmott

Taylor Fairbourn & Izzy Ragonese

Peter Wilkins, Braden Mark, & Sofia Eyzaguirre

Again, congratulations to you all - I am SO proud of you and all your work.  Everyone showed up and showed out today!

Contact List- Hadestown

 Hey Team! 

Here is the link for the contact sheet- fill out both tabs, please! Please have this done by Thursday at latest.  Thank you! 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LL_2QqNwNk71WM9hs3BAWae-EgebXUL9JiHc0cFC064/edit?usp=sharing

-Struiks 

Shakespeare Rehearsal Calendar

 HERE is the link to our Shakespeare rehearsal calendar.  I will have printed copies available for you to have in rehearsals this week as well.

So excited to begin working on this!

Hadestown Final Cast List!

Hadestown Cast List 

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to audition for Hadestown!  You all did an incredible job with auditions and callbacks.  If you are on the final casting list for Hadestown, please meet in the Little Theatre on Tuesday, September 2nd at 2:45pm for our first meeting.  Thank you again to all who auditioned!  

** If you would like some feedback on your audition, please reach out after Tuesday of next week. Thank you!

 

Assistant Director

Chloe Hinman

Ensemble

Ario Baghai

Evan Blair

Reagan Buchmiller

Heidi Christensen

Logan Clarke

Ayden Comer

Addi Covington

Newell Francom

Audrey Grace Grigg

Josie Heward

Stacie Huish

Ally Johnson

Emiline Johnson

Kali Kafusi

Katelyn Larsen

Avi Macey

Marquesa Millikins

Maizy Murphy

Clara Neal

Amelia Otros

Remy Parker

Megan Peirce

Emery Perucca

Millie Rawson

Jett Smith

Cami Waddell

Lizzie Watts

Grady Weichers

Featured Dancers

Tianne Baird - Dance Captain

Bryce Campbell

Becca Catmull

Sabrina Ferguson

Lilly Harrison

Layna Johnson

Madison Jones - Dance Captain

Calvin Kremser

Grayson Mortensen 

Kailyn Mortensen

Meili Sohm 

Jacob Wilson 

Featured Singers

Grady Bell

Jaz Brimhall 

Scott Clark 

Mya Didericksen (and Fates Understudy)

Bella Hansen

Leon Lobato 

Rosie Luxem  

Abigail Meservy 

Erin Petty

Molly Smart

Brighton Smith

Ruby Swallow

Brynlee Trout 

Izzy Walbeck

Hallee Wasden

Ben Wilson 

The Fates

Shelby Betenson

Emmy Chipman

Ever Hiramoto

Lillian Nani

Izzy Ragonese

Maisy Stevens

Hades Understudy (and Featured Singer)

Henry Cutler

Hades

Niv Raz

Persephone Understudy (and ensemble)

Sofia Eyzaguirre

Persephone

Kaylee Cannon

Eurydice Understudy (and ensemble)

Cara Barnes

Eurydice

Alyssa Read

Orpheus Understudy (and Featured Dancer)

Calvin Kremser

Orpheus

Taylor Fairbourn

Hermes Understudy (and Featured Singer)

Braden Mark

Hermes

Leah Memmott