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