Boxes, Boxes, Boxes... and Books!

 Hey All!

We are in need of a LOT of cardboard boxes - all sizes!  If you have any cardboard boxes at all, can you please start sending them with your students and/or dropping them off to us?  The PAC will be open each day after school till when it states on the musical calendar, so you can drop them off till those times by sneaking in the side north door and leave them in the green room.  You student can just bring them and set them in there too. 

OR you can drop them at the main office and they'll email me when they are delivered.  We need as many as we can get (old Amazon ones are GREAT!) by November 1st. 

Also, if you have ANY old books you don't want, we would love to use those for our set as well... they WILL be cut and glued, so please know they will not be returned.  We would love those by November 1st as well. Those can be dropped off in the same way. :) 

THANK YOU!!!

"The Last Night of Ballyhoo" Final Cast List

 “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” Final Cast List 

A huge thank you to all who auditioned! For those on the final cast list, please meet in the green room of the PAC (theatre room) promptly at 2:45pm on Friday, December 17th, 2021 for a quick meeting.

Assistant Director: Toni Alonzo

Stage Manager: Brad Green

Head Sound Tech: Jaycey Bennion

Head Lighting Tech: Brody Gibbs

Head Floor Tech: Chase Gardner

Costume Manager/Tech Support: Ellie Vander Veur

Brooklyn Cast 

Sunny: Jenna Foulks

Lala: Irey Oviatt

Reba: Audrey Wilson

Boo: Alex Liljenquist

Adolph: Jaxson Baker

Joe: Landon Horrocks

Peachy: Andrew McHenry

Atlanta Cast

Sunny: Stephanie Marks

Lala: Ruby Gardner

Reba: Lizzy Erwin

Boo: Morgan Schwendiman

Adolph: Jack Milner

Joe: Eli Galata

Peachy: Nate Coleman

Ensemble  (both casts)

Ben Baxter

Tessa Osborne

Addison Scarborough

Kalaya Thomas

Little Mermaid Design and Stage Manager Applications (Due Wednesday!)

Hey Team, 

Here are the design applications - thank you for your patience in posting these. Please have these completed and submitted by Wednesday evening at 5pm as I will need to contact people and would like to have leads attend some rehearsals the following week to start watching runs of the show. You ONLY need to submit these if you want to be considered for lighting lead, sound lead, or stage manager. If you want to be considered for multiple ones, submit multiple ones! 

LIGHTING DESIGNER 

Name: 

Grade: 

Email Address: 

Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way? 

What experience do you have with lighting design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!) 

What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show? 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position? 

Please describe in detail your organization style and process. 

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma and her Assistant Director one day before or after school the week of January 26th to talk concept and ideas. You will also HAVE to read through and mark the script in detail. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about lighting design for this show, including watching a run of the show during that same week and attending the rehearsal from 9am-2pm on Saturday the 30th to work on lighting set-up/cues. You may need to be able to make calls directly to lighting or tech places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan to be at ALL tech week days (both weeks) and performance to set and do lighting cues, setting lights, adjusting colors, problem solving, etc. You also will be required to run lights for the show itself and rehearsals leading up to the performances, three weeks out. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner? 

SOUND DESIGNER 

Name: 

Grade: 

Email Address: 

Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way? 

What experience do you have with sound design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!) 

What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show? 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position? 

Please describe in detail your organization style and process. 

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma and her Assistant Director one day before or after school the week of January 26th to talk sound needs, ideas, etc. You will also HAVE to read through and mark the script in detail with people's cues. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about sound design for this show, including getting sound effects chosen and mixed appropriately. You may need to be able to make calls directly to sound or rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan to be at ALL tech week days (both weeks) and performances for setting cues, mixing sounds, problem solving, etc. This included Saturday, January 30th to start testing all mics and setting all music and sound effect cues. You also will be required to run sound for the show itself and rehearsals leading up to the performances, three weeks out. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner? 

STAGE MANAGER 

Name: 

Grade: 

Email Address: 

Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way? 

What experience do you have with stage management or leading small to large groups of people? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!) 

What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show? 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position? 

Rate your ability to take charge on a scale of 1-6 and tell me WHY you chose that number specifically.

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma and her Assistant Director one day before or after school the week of January 26th to talk over ALL responsibilities. You not only CALL the show, but you run the tech team and their success rides on you. You will also HAVE to read through and mark the script in detail with actor AND technician cues. You may need to be able to make calls directly to sound or rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan to be at ALL tech week days (both weeks) and rehearsal on Saturday, January 30th to start taking over the tech team and getting job lists, walkies, etc. ready. You also will be required to call the show itself and all rehearsals leading up to the performances, three weeks out. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner? 

 PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO:

 linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org by Wednesday, Jan. 20th at 5pm.

Parent Contact Form, Covid-Testing Info, Last Set Pick-up Help!

If you have not yet filled out the Parent Contact Sheet on GoogleDocs, PLEASE go do so today. I need to start sending out Parent Update Emails for rehearsals, Covid plans, etc. I don't want anyone left off of the list, but I am currently missing about 15 parents. It only takes a moment and would really help me to clearly communicate with you for changes and musical needs to make this show happen.  If you are a student reading this, please take a moment to ask your parent if they have filled out the form and encourage them to do so if they have not. Thank you! 

Here's a link to the form: 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AIEqJZZP3ir8Q5DmGy_KPLofFJvK8UzX-3Mc8hCPDvE/edit#gid=0 

A quick update/reminder that we have our next Covid Test in ONE WEEK from today!  Students need to be at school in the Hawk House (same place as last time) for your quick tests on Monday morning, January 4th at 7:20am.  Thank you so much and enjoy the rest of your break and be sure to get memorized (songs included)! 

P.S.  For those asking about artistic design packets for lighting and sound, we will have those available the end of the second week of January to apply for those positions, as well as Stage Manager. 

Also, if there are any parents available to do a set run for the last of the things we need from Kearns High, I would LOVE to do that one day next week (preferably after-school hours). There is a table (12 feet by 36 inches), 6 chairs (18x18 inches and 5 feet tall), and a huge sign (50 inches tall and 8 feet wide, 1/8 inch thick - there are two of these). Please let me know if you are available and if so, what days you could make work so I can coordinate with the teacher there. Thank you! 🙂

James and the Giant Peach Assistant Director Application!

I hope everyone is having an incredible summer and enjoying their time off - I've spent the first few weeks traveling all over the East Coast and, I kid you not, eating a ton of fresh peaches. :) Below is the Assistant Director Application for the Fall Musical - PDF version is posted on Facebook.  Please have everything submitted to me (Miss Struiksma) no later than July 25th, 2018 by 6pm.  Feel free to email me with questions and I will respond after the 4th of July.  Thank you!

Assistant Director

Description and Application Form

Once you have read and understood each section, please answer the closing question on a separate sheet and then initial where asked below - meaning you accept that responsibility and understand what it is asking.  Both the answer sheet and this full, completed application form must be sent back to Ms. Struiksma by July 25th, 2018 in order to be considered for the assistant directing spot. (Hint: Print, sign, scan, send ;) )

To be a successful, well-respected, valuable assistant director, you will need real directing or acting experience as well as leadership qualities. First and foremost, you must be assertive and firm yet tactful in your speech and judgment. To have tact means to have the following:

• A keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations calmly and efficiently

• A keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination

The quality of tact is of utmost importance, yet it is a quality that can escape even the most level-headed person during times of stress.  Please describe in detail a time you have needed to use assertiveness with tact? 

Initials: __________

An assistant director can complete tasks in an efficient and orderly fashion. Also, you should be able to remedy problems and begin to block in cases where the director’s directions need repeating or scenes have not yet been worked on. This may require you to seek the help of the director—never hesitate to ask for this help. Please describe in detail your organizational skills/process.

Initials: __________

An assistant director can remain friends with peers and still garner their respect and trust when the time comes to take charge. The assistant director also assumes active responsibility for aiding the director in blocking and approaching any problems that may come up and offering honest and constructive opinions or criticism. The assistant director and the director should discuss any changes the assistant director proposes with an objective eye, but the director will ultimately have the last say.  What experience have you had with directing and/or blocking scenes and what is your directing style? Also, how would you/do you approach giving peers feedback? 

Initials: __________

General List of Responsibilities during Rehearsals

• Arrive a few minutes before the rehearsal is scheduled to begin.  Take roll at the start of rehearsals. Keep a log for each student absence and a list of PRE-excused absences. 

• During rehearsal, you should be on-book to give line cues.

• An assistant director should be present at every moment of every rehearsal unless otherwise specified by the director.

• You should offer any notes or observations appropriate to the concept and direction of the show.
• Be prepared to directing anywhere from 1-3 scenes or sections of the show.
• After rehearsal, meet with the director to discuss any relevant concerns.

What do you feel like you can bring to this position that sets you apart from other candidates?  Why are you right for this part?

Initials: __________

The assistant director is pivotal in the success of the production. Thus, you must be present at every rehearsal unless otherwise informed by the director. If you feel that you do not or cannot uphold the expectations or that you will not be able to meet the requirements, you should strongly consider whether you should be applying for this position.  By signing below, you agree that you can and will meet at the requirements of the position.  

This contract/agreement is made between the director of James and the Giant Peach (Miss Struiksma) and  __________________ AND his/her parents or guardians. This personal contract should be signed by both the student and parent/guardian to signify agreement to the commitments required of participants.

Student Signature: 

___________________________________________________ 

Parent Signature: 

____________________________________________________

             

James and the Giant Peach 

Alta High School Theatre Department 

Assistant Director Application

Name: _________________________________

Cell Number: ____________________________

Email: _________________________________

Grade:______________________

Leadership Experience:

Acting Experience: (list production, role, and year)

Directing Experience: (list production and year)

Are you willing to read the play over the summer BEFORE your first meeting with Miss Struiksma if she sends you a copy? Yes No

Please list any conflicts dates between August 15th, 2018 and November 20th, 2018. 

James and the Giant Peach Artistic Team Applications!

I hope everyone is having an incredible summer and enjoying their time off - I've spent the first few weeks traveling all over the East Coast and, I kid you not, eating a ton of fresh peaches. :) Below are the forms for our Artistic Team Applications for the Fall Musical - PDF versions are posted on Facebook.  Please have everything submitted to me (Miss Struiksma) no later than August 1st by 6pm.  Feel free to email me with questions and I will respond after the 4th of July.  Thank you!

If you have a desire to be a part of the ARTISTIC DESIGN TEAM for 
James and the Giant Peach, here's your chance! 

Take a look at the application questions below, fill them out for the position you're interested in, and send them back to Miss Struiksma at linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org by August 1st at 6pm! Those holding these positions will receive 2 complimentary tickets for their hard work and dedication, a shout-out in the program, and a lot of thank-yous from Miss Struiksma! I look forward to hearing from you, and please feel free to email me with questions! :)

BE SPECIFIC and DETAILED with answers if you’d like to be considered - an application that shows your dedication is an application that has detail. 

COSTUME DESIGNER 

Name:

Grade:

Email Address:

How have you been involved with Alta Theatre before (acting, tech-wise, etc)?  Be specific. 

What experience do you have with costume design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!)  What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show? 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?

Please describe in detail your organization style and process. 

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about costuming for this show and hit certain deadlines of getting pieces together, including watching clips and the original film version. You would need to be able to make calls directly to rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 1-2 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time for fittings, picking up costumes, etc. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?  

SET DESIGNER

Name:

Grade:

Email Address:

Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?

What experience do you have with set design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!) What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show?

Please describe in detail your organization style and process. 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about set design for this show, including watching clips and the original film version, and hit certain deadlines of getting set pieces completed. You may need to be able to make calls directly to hardware or rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 2-3 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time for building, painting, teaching technicians to bring your ideas to life, problem solving, etc. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?  

HAIR & MAKEUP DEISGN

Name:

Grade:

Email Address:

Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?

What experience do you have with hair & makeup design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!) What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show? 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?

Please describe in detail your organization style and process.

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the second month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about hair/makeup designs for this show, including watching clips and the original film version, and hit certain deadlines of getting drawing finished and presented. You may need to be able to make calls directly to stage makeup places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 1-2 hours of work a week after school during the first three weeks of November to teach some techniques to actors and demonstrate ideas. You may need to be there for an hour and a half before each show performance to help with hair and makeup too. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?  

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Name:

Grade:

Email Address:

Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?

What experience do you have with lighting design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!) What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show? 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?

Please describe in detail your organization style and process.

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about lighting design for this show, including watching clips and the original film version, and hit certain deadlines of getting lighting plots and set-up completed. You may need to be able to make calls directly to lighting or tech places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 2-3 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time during October/November for lighting cues, setting lights, adjusting colors, problem solving, etc. You also will be required to run lights for the show itself and rehearsals leading up to the performances, three weeks out. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?  

SOUND DESIGNER

Name:

Grade:

Email Address:

Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?

What experience do you have with sound design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!) What unique quality could you bring to this position? 

Why do you want to be a part of this show? 

Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?

Please describe in detail your organization style and process.

With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about sound design for this show, including watching clips and the original film version, and hit certain deadlines of getting sound effects chosen and mixed appropriately. You may need to be able to make calls directly to sound or rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 1-2 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time for setting cues, mixing sounds, problem solving, etc. You also will be required to run sound for the show itself and rehearsals leading up to the performances, three weeks out. Do you pledge to fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?  

Wizard of Oz: Artistic Design Team Applications!

If you have a desire to be a part of the ARTISTIC DESIGN TEAM for Wizard of Oz, here's your chance! 

Take a look at the application questions below, fill them out for the position you're interested in, and send them back to Miss Struiksma at linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org by August 1st! Those holding these positions will receive 2 complimentary tickets for their hard work and dedication, a shout-out in the program, and a lot of thank-yous from Miss Struiksma and Mrs. Barker! I look forward to hearing from you, and please feel free to email me with questions! :)


COSTUME DESIGNER 
Name:
Grade:
Email Address:
Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?
What experience do you have with costume design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!)
Why do you want to be a part of this show? Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?
With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about costuming for this show and hit certain deadlines of getting pieces together. You would need to be able to make calls directly to rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 1-2 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time for fittings, picking up costumes, etc. Do you feel like you could fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?


SET DESIGNER
Name:
Grade:
Email Address:
Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?
What experience do you have with set design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!)
Why do you want to be a part of this show?
Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?
With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about set design for this show and hit certain deadlines of getting set pieces completed. You may need to be able to make calls directly to hardware or rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 2-3 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time for building, painting, teaching technicians to bring your ideas to life, problem solving, etc. Do you feel like you could fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?


HAIR & MAKEUP DEISGN
Name:
Grade:
Email Address:
Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?
What experience do you have with hair & makeup design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!)
Why do you want to be a part of this show?
Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?
With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the second month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about hair/makeup designs for this show and hit certain deadlines of getting drawing finished and presented. You may need to be able to make calls directly to stage makeup places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 1-2 hours of work a week after school during the first three weeks of November to teach some techniques to actors and demonstrate ideas. You may need to be there for an hour and a half before each show performance to help with hair and makeup too. Do you feel like you could fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?



LIGHTING DESIGNER
Name:
Grade:
Email Address:
Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?
What experience do you have with lighting design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!)
Why do you want to be a part of this show?
Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?
With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma once before school starts, and then a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about lighting design for this show and hit certain deadlines of getting lighting plots and set-up completed. You may need to be able to make calls directly to lighting or tech places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 2-3 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time during October/November for lighting cues, setting lights, adjusting colors, problem solving, etc. You also will be required to run lights for the show itself and rehearsals leading up to the performances, three weeks out. Do you feel like you could fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?



SOUND DESIGNER
Name:
Grade:
Email Address:
Have you been involved with Alta Theatre before, and if so, in what way?
What experience do you have with sound design? (Don’t hesitate to apply if this is minimal!)
Why do you want to be a part of this show?
Why do you feel you would be a good fit for this position?
With this position, you would be required to meet with Ms. Struiksma a few times during the first month of musical rehearsals to talk concept and progress - these meetings may also happen with the show’s Assistant Director. Additionally, you would have to do a certain amount of research about sound design for this show and hit certain deadlines of getting sound effects chosen and mixed appropriately. You may need to be able to make calls directly to sound or rental places, parents, etc. and speak with adults as an Alta Theatre Representative. You need to plan an extra 1-2 hours of work a week outside of rehearsal time for setting cues, mixing sounds, problem solving, etc. You also will be required to run sound for the show itself and rehearsals leading up to the performances, three weeks out. Do you feel like you could fulfill these tasks in an effective and timely manner?