PTGW Calendar and Contact Sheet

 Alright folks...here's the CALENDAR!  I will also send a request for paper copies to the library next week when we are back from break so you can have that format as well if you'd like.

As you'll notice as soon as you open the link - there is a lot of info on the calendar; please don't be overwhelmed!  It's just to be clear about who is called when and what we are working on each day.  A couple of notes on the calendar:

1. Remy and Ruby you are always called with your respective casts - even if "Taylor" doesn't have set lines or stage directions in the script - because you're always there reacting and adding to the wonderful world of the show.

2. There are days when you will be called to help Dylan in the tech lab with our set.  On those days, make sure you wear paint clothes (clothes that you don't care if you get paint on) and close toed shoes (that you also don't care if you get paint on).  For those rehearsals, report directly to Dylan and make sure you're there early or on time, just like you'd be for me in the Little Theatre.

3. This isn't related to the calendar but still important, please fill out THIS Google sheet.  I realize that a lot of this info is on your audition packet but (if I'm honest) this is way faster and easier for me (and Hallee) if you add it to the Google sheet!  Treats and my undying gratitude for anyone who has this filled out BEFORE Monday's rehearsal.

4. Still not related to the calendar but as you're working on building your strength and conditioning, Strava and FitOn have great free versions that I like!  We're even able to set up a little Play That Goes Wrong group on Strava if we want...we'll discuss when we are back in person :)

5. Lastly - and this is calendar-related: Don't forget that there is mandatory strike on 2/23 from 2:30 - 6:00 pm.  Everyone is required to attend and help!

Ok y'all, as of next week, we will be 6 weeks out from show - keep plugging away on those lines!

-Cline

Play That Goes Wrong Reminders and Info

 Hi everyone!

I am SO excited to work on this show with you when we get back!  I hope you're having a wonderful break - this post contains several reminders and some initial costume info:

1. If you've emailed about feedback I will send that your way before the end of break :)

2. Memorization reminder - You need to be 80% memorized when we come back from break.  Actionable expectation for this is that you need to check on 5 lines every 10 pages.  I know that some of you have a lot of lines - keep plugging away by dividing the script into different sections and tackling one section at a time (I'm actually using that technique right now to learn lines for a show too!).

3. HERE is the Google Doc with information and sample pictures that we used to go over the bios that you're making :).  I will be very honest with you that I don't remember when I said these were due - so regardless of the answer I gave you in our first meeting, let's say these are no due later than Jan. 12.  You are welcome to turn them in earlier but that's the due date.  Please drop them off with me in my classroom - 2313.

4. There is a $40 participation fee due Jan. 12th.  I will set up a folder for receipts on the callboard in the Little Theatre- please drop your receipt in that folder and make sure that your name is on it.  Please wait until Jan. 7th to pay that fee so that the office ladies have time to add those fees to your Skywards when we get back from break.

5. I am working on our rehearsal calendar and should have that done by tomorrow night!  Spies and Peter Pan casts, you can plan on being called pretty much every day depending on when your character is onstage - we will be starting with blocking and specific fight/movement to get the full show blocked as quickly as we can.

6. Costumes!  Below are costume notes for various characters:

House & Lobby Actors and Actor/Techs - you will be in blacks since your characters are technicians; While you're welcome to any black clothing in our costume stock, you are also allowed (and encouraged) to provide your own blacks!  You should be able to move, bend, lift, climb, etc comfortably in your blacks.  You should also have sneakers - ideally black or a dark color but if they are lighter that should be ok.  I'd love for you to create your blacks outfit based on your character that you created - so your costume should represent their personality.  Is your character girly, grunge, goth, nerdy?  Let us see your character through your choice of blacks!

Taylor - please provide your own black jeans and black/dark shoes (sneakers or doc marten-style)

Annie - please provide your own shoes (sneakers or doc marten-style)

All other actors playing female characters in Spies & Peter Pan casts - You will need to provide your own shoes;  Sandra, you will need character shoes.  I do not have a preference of style and color so if you already have a pair you are welcome to use those.  If you need a pair, THESE Capezios are a great option for a pair of standard character shoes.  Characters other than Sandra, you can also wear character shoes OR if you prefer flats, you can wear an Oxford style shoe like THESE - not Doc Marten style for Oxfords, though.

All actors playing male characters in Spies & Peter Pan casts - You will also need to provide your own shoes.  Men's character shoes, like THESE, or dress/Oxford style, like THESE.  No Doc Marten style.  Note - we do have some options in our costume stock.  You are welcome to look there before purchasing a pair if you don't already have something that works - please remind me when we are back that first week if you'd like to go up to look.

I will be checking my email each morning, so if you have a question about a costume piece, feel free to send me a picture and I can let you know if it will work.

Ok - that's all I have for now but I'm sure there are other items I'll communicate out this week.  Until then, stay tuned for the Calendar :)

Thank you for all the time and work you've already put into this show - I appreciate you!

-Cline

Play That Goes Wrong Cast List!

 Hi everyone,

The last two days of auditions and callbacks has been so much fun and I want to reiterate how proud I am of each and every one of you!  Thank you for being brave and attending auditions/callbacks and being kind and supportive of each other.  You are very appreciated.

If you'd like feedback on your audition, please email me (Cline) between 12/22 - 12/29.

For those cast in Play That Goes Wrong, our first meeting/rehearsal will be tomorrow (Friday) in the Little Theatre from 1 - 4 pm.   You do not need to be in movement clothes for this first rehearsal, but will for rehearsals after break.  Please bring a pencil and water.

And now...the cast of...The Play That Goes Wrong:

House & Lobby Actors

Jett Smith

Grayson Mortensen

Marquesa Millikin

Taylor Boudreau

Rosie Luxem

Audrey Bluth

Brielle Carney

Addi Covington

Actor/Techs

Chloe Hinman

Scott Clarke

Newell Francom

Emiline Johnson

Spies Cast:

Annie (Stage Manager) - Leah Memmott

Taylor (Lighting and Sound Operator) - Remy Parker

Christine (Inspector Carter) - Kaylee Cannon

Jonathan (Charles Haversham) - Jacob Wilson

Rachel (Mary Colleymoore) - Molly Smart

Denise (Perkins) - Cara Barnes

Max (Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener) - Henry Cutler

Sandra (Florence Colleymoore) - Madison Jones

Peter Pan Cast:

Annie (Stage Manager) - Izzy Ragonese

Taylor (Lighting and Sound Operator) - Ruby Swallow

Christine (Inspector Carter) - Mya Didericksen

Jonathan (Charles Haversham) - Braden Mark

Robert (Thomas Colleymoore) - Taylor Fairbourn

Denise (Perkins) - Maizy Murphy

Max (Cecil Haversham and Arthur the Gardener) - Ario Baghai

Sandra (Florence Colleymoore) - Alyssa Read

Assistant Director: 

Hallee Wasden

Play That Goes Wrong - Callback List

 To everyone who auditioned:

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for a fantastic afternoon of auditions!  As always, I'm so impressed by your bravery, kindness, and talent.  You all are truly making this a difficult casting puzzle (which is all any director can ask for).  As a reminder, if you are not on the callback list, that doesn't necessarily mean that you haven't been cast in the show.  Everyone should check the blog again tomorrow (Thursday) night for the final cast list.

For those who are called back: Callbacks will begin promptly at 2:45 pm tomorrow (Thursday), in the Little Theatre.  Plan to be here until 6 pm - you may be released earlier.  You are welcome to come in right after school.  PLEASE WEAR MOVEMENT/WORKOUT CLOTHES AND SNEAKERS FOR CALLBACKS!!!  Be prepared for improv exercises, cold reads, movement activities, monologue work - or any combination thereof!

Play That Goes Wrong Callbacks List:

Ario Baghai

Cara Barnes

Kaylee Cannon

Scott Clarke

Henry Cutler

Mya Didericksen

Taylor Fairbourn

Newell Francom

Chloe Hinman

Madison Jones

Braden Mark

Leah Memmott

Maizy Murphy

Remy Parker

Izzy Ragonese

Alyssa Read

Molly Smart

Ruby Swallow

Jacob Wilson

Murder Mystery 2025 Tickets & Parent/Guardian Food Sign-Ups

12/4 Edit: I know that the link wasn't working for lots of folks yesterday even if you were on a computer.  An updated link was created that should work better and I've updated the link in the original post so it SHOULD work now.  I'm not sure if it's mobile compatible - fingers crossed.  Thank you for your patience and hopefully this is better!

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 Hi everyone!

We are so excited to announce that tickets for our annual Murder Mystery Improv show are LIVE HERE!!!  Please note that this link is currently not compatible as a mobile link so you HAVE to access it on a computer. There are only 102 tickets available for each show so get them ASAP!!!  Shows are at 5:00 and 7:30 pm on 12/12 in the Little Theatre.

Parent/guardians - the Murder Mystery is our department's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year and we couldn't pull this off without your help!  The biggest support that we need is with food purchases.  Our department budget takes care of costumes, set and prop pieces, decorations, and plates and table settings so food is where we need your help!  Please, please, please sign up to help us create this magical night!  Access the Google Doc to sign up HERE.

We are able to complete reimbursements for your food purchases (up to a certain amount) if needed.  If your purchase is able to be a donation, we are incredibly appreciative! If you do need to request a reimbursement, please send images of receipts along with parent/guardian's name, address, and phone number to lindsey.cline@canyonsdistrict.org by noon on 12/15.

We are so excited for you to see this KILLER Improv Show!!!

The Play That Goes Wrong Audition Packets and Info!!!

 Congratulations to our UHSMTA nominees and our Murder Mystery folks on a wonderful first rehearsal day.  And we are also quickly approaching auditions for The Play That Goes Wrong!!!

I am so, so excited for this show and excited to see your work at auditions!

Please carefully go through the Audition Packet - linked HERE.  Printed packets will be available on the Little Theatre callboard this week and the QR code to sign up for auditions will be up on the callboard on Wednesday.  Please see below for several key things about our production and audition process:

1.  BRING ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK TO YOUR AUDITION - this paperwork is specified in the audition packet and includes your Q1 final grades and current Q2 grades.  Do not forget your grades.  Part of the preparation that I'm looking for is that you have your paperwork prepared and with you.

2. You will audition in groups of 3 - similar to how musical auditions work.  You will come into the Little Theatre with 2 other people and you will each have a turn to perform your monologue.  You will leave as a group once everyone is done, then the next group of 3 will come in.

3. Please prepare a 30 - 60 second monologue in the style of the show (not from the show itself).

4. We will perform with British and Cockney dialects.  You are encouraged to audition with one of those dialects but not required.  If you're asked to attend callbacks, I will ask you to use those dialects.

5. If you are asked to attend callbacks, please wear workout clothes/clothes that you can move in - not professional/typical audition attire.  I would still love to see professional dress for initial auditions.

6. I've had several great questions about how casting will work.  Please see below for how I'll be proceeding with casting for this production:

We will have 2 casts of actors for the following characters

(cast names - Spies and Peter Pan):

Annie - Stage Manager (fem)

Trevor/Taylor - Lights and sound booth (any)

Chris/Christine - Inspector (any)

Jonathan - Charles (masc)

Robert/Rachel - Colleymore (any)

Dennis/Denis - Perkins (any)

Max - Cecil and Arthur (masc)

Sandra - Florence (fem)

We will also have a group of 3 Actor/Techs who will help the

floor techs run the show and will be seen several times

throughout the show, including the on-stage pre-show. 

This group of actors will NOT be double cast.

We will have a final group of 4 House & Lobby Actors

who will stage "goes wrong shenanigans" for the

lobby and house before the show and during intermission. 

This group of actors will NOT be double cast.

I encourage you to become familiar with this show by looking up youtube clips or searching for a PDF of the script online.

Dates at a glance:

Dec. 17 - Auditions

Dec. 18 - Callbacks

Dec. 19 - First cast meeting

Full calendar provided over break

Rehearsals resume 1/5. Tech begins 2/2

Shows: 2/18 (Spies cast), 2/19 (Peter Pan cast), 2/20 (Spies cast), 2/21 (Peter Pan cast)

Strike: 2/23 until 6 pm

If you have questions, please email me by 12/12!

-Cline

Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards Nominations: Hadestown!

A huge congratulations to the people below for their UHSMTA nominations for their roles in Hadestown:

Best Actor = Taylor Fairbourn

Best Actress = Leah Memmott 

Best Supporting Actor = Niv Raz

Best Supporting Actress = Alyssa Read

Best Featured Performer = Kaylee Cannon 

Other nominations for all categories and final round nominations will be released in the Spring. 

I'm so proud of you all and again, congratulations to Taylor, Leah, Niv, Alyssa, and Kaylee! 

A reminder to put in your order for DVDs sometime in the next two weeks - thanks!