Metamorphoses Region Schedule

 Hello Metamorphoses Team!

We have two more incredible chances to perform for the community - tonight and tomorrow at 7pm.  If you have not yet come and seen this show to others reading, please know it's one not to miss.  We hope you come out and support!

For those in the show's cast and crew, below is the schedule for region rehearsals:

Thursday 2/27 - 12:30-1pm --> a quick meeting and chat over timing the set up and take down

Monday 3/3 - 2:30-5:30pm --> rehearsal with new cuts FULLY implemented (be memorized by then on cuts) and recreation of certain transitions as needed; timing the new piece to know about further needs

Wednesday 3/5 - 2:30-5:30pm --> rehearsal with new cuts and stop-n-go cleaning specifics; vocality work 

Friday 3/7 - 2:00-5:00pm --> rehearsal with new cuts and set/up with take/down implements in costume

Monday 3/10 - 2:30-5:30pm --> Final Dress for Region with full costume and hair 

Tuesday 3/11 - ALL DAY --> We leave around 7:00am on the bus to get to Olympus and unpack our set.  We will watch two shows (Olympus and SPA) and then have our hour of get ready and warm-up time for an 11am performance time.  We will then have a lunch break and watch the remaining one-acts that afternoon. It'll be a big exciting day and I'm so excited to share it with you.  As of NOW, we will be back to campus at 5:30pm, but this could change if a school is not bringing a one-act.... I am waiting to hear. 

Thanks! - Struiks

Metamorphoses Announcements

 Hello all!

A few quick notes...

First, acknowledgment that our run this wee of Metamorphoses will have NO INTERMISSION.  It's only one hour long! Thus, if you can purchase all concessions (support the department!) and Break-a-Legs for cast and crew BEFORE each show, that would be great.  We want to make sure these students get the best shout-outs ever, so be there a little early to send out your Break-a-Legs!

Second, we are taking Metamorphoses to competition on March 11th at Olympus High School.  I am in need of a trailer to help take our set to and from the competition that day.  Is there ANY parent who has a trailer who would be willing to help us on that day?  Our time has yet to be assigned, but I could work it around your schedule. If you are able, please email me ASAP! :)

Third, if you haven't gotten tickets yet, please come see this incredible show.  The students have worked so hard and it's truly a BEAUTIFUL show and set of stories... I promise it's worth your evening! 

THANK YOU!

 - Struiks

Meta Pictures - Round one!

 A special shout-out to Jon Seamans for coming and taking these awesome pictures - use as needed for promotion or memories!  I will upload Josh Graham's soon! 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PfO_H0S3f6v0ulX1XmZGvLzZ8Il5u8Fa

Meta Rehearsal Notes

 Meta Notes - Saturday 2/8

Kalyee- keep pencil skirt; this works! Can you shake the jar before the words chaos? 

Shelby- keep lines facing out at the top, or turn more when talking to Aubree 

Ethan- keep emphasis on still EACH time 

“daddy do you want to play”- just that line on that entrance, Kailyn. That’s all there’s time for! 

- Fugure out which is right; country vs continent Kason and Ethan 

Kate - standout for character and projection; nailing it each time. I love the walk off in time with Midas too! 

Ethan, more excitement on face over gold items each time you see a change. 

Cline- grab safety pins for backstage! 

Cara, watch holding arms up the whole time… it’s a nerves twinge, but start having awareness around it. 

Slow the line every reluctant breath

Sea fabric narrators- practice black fabric three times before the Monday run! 

Cara- wake up when ding happens! 

Nate- great projection! Now, play more with vocal variations 

WE LOVE MADDY AND LEAH!!! Great relationship!

Cara- great reactions at the end to the scene when they’re describing what happened to you guys. 

Walk out creepy and not marching out- hunger cold fear

Ainsley- more desperation and need in body when selling mom

Can the narrators pre-place lyre for Taylor in that transition before Orpheus? 

Chloe- subtle emotional reaction to turn… give me more on face or turn ghostlike… either way. 

Kason- make the clothing throws higher up to let us see

Struiks- add orange to erysichthon and add pink to baucis and philemon 

NIV AND LAYNA AMAZING!!!! We thought the fall was amazing, and so was the spin! 

Niv- great reaction to candle wax

Cline- dress elastic on Monday for Ainsley- Ainsley give dress to Cline on Monday at top of rehearsal. 

Cast- great reactions in pool! Better timing too, so let’s keep that cue. 

Narrators- keep practicing the lights off together. Love the vision. 

Thank you for a great day, y’all! I thought there was a way to like this, but… I’m not able to figure it out. So… Happy Saturday! 

Region Sign-Ups - All Region Team Members Please Read Carefully!!!

 Hi everyone,

I know for many of you, it's a crazy time of year (when is it not, honestly haha) but it's time to start signing up for coaching spots for your Region piece - I LOVE Region time!

We are defending multiple back-to-back Region championships and we HAVE to put in the time and work this year to hold on to that title.  We have 3 awesome alums (Sam Martinez, Dylan Thomas, and Lyndsey Nelson) who are offering their time, talent, and expertise to help our Region teams/individuals prepare.

Coaching times are available beginning this Friday, February 7.  It is your responsibility to sign up for time slots.  I strongly recommend scheduling at least 3 coaching sessions before our first full team meeting on March 4.  Please sign up no later than 24 hours in advance to be considerate of our coaches' time.  These coaching sessions are designed to benefit you and help you prepare and perform at your highest level - our coaches are very kind and very knowledgeable.  BE BRAVE AND SIGN UP!!!!

Please carefully read the information at the top of the sign-up sheet and let me know if you have any questions (lindsey.cline@canyonsdistrict.org or lindsey.cline@csddocs.org).

This year, you will sign up for times by adding your name(s) on a Google Doc.  There will be a QR on the call board in the Little Theatre that will allow you to access the Sign-Up Sheet Doc.  You can also access the sign-up sheet HERE.  (If at any point, the QR code is sassy, please come back to the hyperlinked "HERE" to get to the doc.)

** CHALLENGE ROUNDS will be on March 4th after school on that team day - a signup will go up the week before! 

Thank you for all of your continued time, work, and talent.  Keep it up so that we can earn that Region Champs title again this year!

-Cline

Region&State Coaching Assignments

 Here are the assignments for Region & State Senior and "Littles" coaching.  If you need their contact information, please email me by TUESDAY, 2/4/25.  Seniors, you need to reach out to those you are coaching by Wednesday at 5pm  -thank you!

 - Struiks 

Musical Theatre

Tessa Osborne – My Days from The Notebook - Mercedes and Christian

Ainsley Cardall –Good n’ Evil from Jekyll and Hyde – Aubree

Taylor Fairborn– Donny Novitski from Bandstand - Ethan, Kaylee

Shelby Betenson, Alyssa Read, Leah Memmott - At The Ballet from A Chorus Line – Tessa, Ruby

 

Dramatic Mono

Nate Coleman- Summer and Smoke by Tennessee Williams – Josh

Aubree Hewlett - Alice in Blue Window by Craig Lucas –  Megan

Ethan Regan- The Minutes by Tracy Letts – Tessa

Cara Barnes - Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade – Kendra, Leah

Rylan Wilkinson - A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter – Nate

Molly Smart - Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley –  Josh and Ainsley, To’ahani

 

Humorous Mono

Kate Eberhardt - Ludlow Fair by Lanford Wilson – Kendra

Kason Seamans - Laughing Wild by Christopher Durang – Ethan

Braden Mark - Peter and The Starcatcher by Rick Elice – Kate and Josh, Cara

Kaylee Cannon – Naomi in the Living Room by Christopher Durang – Nate, Niv  

To’ahani Hedgepeth – Two White Chicks Sitting Around Talking by John Ford Noonan – Megan, Lilly

 

Classical Scene

Mercedes Nye and Kendra Jones - Mary Stuart by Friedrich Schiller – Kate and Rylan

Ruh Pierce and Izzy Walbeck - Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas – Mercedes, Layna

Reagan Buchmiller and Layna Johnson - Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen – Ainsley and Aubree, Chloe

Hallee Wasden and Izzy Ragonese - Mrs. Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw – Kendra, Nate

Remy Parker and Sofia Eyzaguirre – Tartuffe by Moliere – Ethan, Tessa, Emmy

 

Contemporary Scene

Megan Carlson, Joshua Graham, Christian Holyfield - Passage by Christopher Chen – Ainsley and Kason

Niv Raz and Preston Smith – A Lovely Impulse of Delight by Dana Gioia – Kason, Christian, Reagan   

Chloe Hinman and Ruby Swallow - Mary Jane by Amy Herzog – Rylan, Kate

Emmy Chipman and Lilly Harrison – Brighton Beach Memoirs by Niel Simon – Aubree, Alyssa

 

Pantomime

Avi Macey & Addi Covington – Kalaya and Christian, Preston   

Emiline Johnson & Jacob Wilson – Mercedes and Shelby

Maizy Murphy & Ben Wilson – Kason and Rylan

Ever Hiramoto & Rosie Luxem & Jett Smith – Megan, Braden

Hair/Makeup and Tight needs for Meta - Friday Announcements!

 Hello Meta cast!

Below are the characters you are going to represent on Friday's photo shoot and pictures of hair and makeup styles.  Please look over things and bring appropriate needs for Friday's pictures.  Remember, we ARE doing headshots before, so have normal hair and makeup ready by 12:40pm on Friday and a PLAIN colored shirt of your choice.  

You will then have until 1:30pm to be FULLY ready for pictures.  Shelby will guide y'all to what she would like and Mya/Kate may help with guiding and direction - please allow them to be the leaders and listen as they present ideas to try. We will take pictures for about an hour and then hang up costumes NEATLY and be fully ready for rehearsal time in the Little Theatre at 3pm. That is the Friday schedule! Those who are in Alta Idol rehearsal, bounce back and forth as needed and we will see you when done in the Little Theatre. 

Midas – Ethan Regan

Marigold – Kailyn Mortensen

Alcyone - Cara Barnes

Ceyx (bring stuff we discussed from home, please!)– Nate Coleman

Iris and Hermes (EITHER; choose) – Leah Memmott

Lucina – Kaylee Cannon

Sleep and Fear (EITHER; choose) – Maddy Jones

Erysichthon – Ainsley Cardall

Hunger (dreads are in the girl's dressing room for you!) – Hallee Wasden

Oread – Mercedes Nye

Orpheus – Taylor Fairbourn

Eurydice – Chloe Hinman

Eros – Niv Raz

Pomona – Kate Eberhardt

Vertumnus (See Struiks Thursday after school to try-on clothes) – Kason Seamans

Ceres – Alyssa Read

Philemon – Preston Smith

Psyche - Layna Johnson

Ensemble Dress -  Izzy Walbeck

Ensemble Dress – Remy Parker

Townsperson Outfit– Jacob Wilson

Ensemble Dress – Jett Smith

Ensemble Dress– Emiline Johnson

Ensemble Dress (see Struiks Thursday to try one on right after school)- Audrey Bluth

Narrator Dress – Aubree Hewlett

Narrator Dress – Shelby Betenson

Narrator Dress – Tessa Osborne

Narrator Dress – Ruby Swallow

Narrator Dress - Kendra Jones

** Extra gold gear for embellishments is in the dressing room for Gods to use on picture day! This day will also help us see what is still missing and we need to get. :)

Hair pictures for inspiration - ALL genders, choose a style that keeps your hair OUT of your face completely - practice before Friday to know you can do it, OR ask for help from someone in the cast:

Things you need to have at rehearsal with you by February 3rd:

Ladies - a modesty under-garment and footless tights for anyone in a skirt at any point.  Links are below for options if needed. 

Link to footless tights: http://bit.ly/3E0MSaK

Link to other footless tights: https://bit.ly/3Ck306u

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

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

Gentlemen - modesty undergarments

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

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

** If you don't have this by Friday, bring nude, white, or light colors for under your white clothing 

Here are some links to videos for basic stage makeup:

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

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

If your character wants to do anything specialty with makeup, can you please check off your ideas with me by next Wednesday with some pictures to show me. 

Hunger, Cold, Fear - I'm thinking gorgeous zombie or like the pictures below in colors that show your character.... you just have to be able to put it on in time, so start thinking about that. 

Les Mis Audition Opportunity - Jan. 10

Matilda cast members:  Please check out the email below about an audition opportunity offered through the Utah HS Musical Theatre Awards.  The audition deadline is super soon - this Friday by 11:59 pm.  But if you're interested, I encourage you to fill out an application and submit your material!

If you have questions, please direct them to Vanessa Ballam at vanessa@ufomt.org.  I'd suggest emailing her any questions by noon tomorrow so that she has time to respond.

Y'all are the best!

-Cline

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Hello Teachers,

We are thrilled to announce UFOMT will once again be producing a production of Les Misérables cast entirely of students from the Utah High School Musical Theatre Awards.  

This production will perform in July in Logan, Utah at the Utah Theatre.  Virtual rehearsals will begin in March. We thought this opportunity would accomplish our goal of bringing talented students from across the state to create art together, work with professionals, and elevate each other in the process.

We need your help!!!  As I don’t have contact information for your students we are dependent upon the teachers to distribute this information to the students.  Attached is the paperwork students need to submit their audition package.  Audition packets (including video submissions) are due January 10, 2025 @ 11:59 PM.

Les Miserables Application Checklist

Les Miserables Application Details

Also, here is a link to a promotional video about the project that you are welcome to share.

If you are able to help us get this information to your students we would be most appreciative. I imagine there will be a myriad of questions from your students, you are welcome to send them my way.

All my best,

Vanessa