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! 

Hadestown Audition Packet and Info!

Hello all - 

I am so excited to have you back here at Alta next week and excited to hear all about your incredible summers! We are jumping right in this year with Shakespeare and Musical Auditions.  I hope you will consider getting involved with both.  

Below is a link to the audition packet for Hadestown, our Fall Musical.  It has steps for a great audition, instructions on what to prepare, a QR Code to scan for signups, a mandatory parent permission form and all of your audition papers you'll need to bring (audition form, conflict paper, parent help form).  There are hard copies as well for you in the Little Theatre on the call-board (by the East doors). If you have any questions, feel free to email me at the contact below or come out to our workshop on August 26th from 2:30-4:30pm.  Again, we are rooting for you and so excited to have you at auditions. Break a leg!

 - Struiks

Struiks' Email: linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org or linze.struiksma@csddocs.org

Link to Packet to copy and paste: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bUOkQfeGZ9kOAzvKKq4pIwZfz1JBUby9j3_0WbtZYtc/edit?usp=sharing

Flyer for Hadestown Auditions + Workshop

SDOA Cast Lists 2025!

Hello everyone! Congratulations on making it into this year's Student-Directed One-Acts. Everyone did wonderfully and worked so hard to show us their best, and we are so excited to work with you. As soon as you can, please bring a printed copy of your grades from this quarter and last quarter to your directors if you have not already done so. Also, FEES ARE DUE APRIL 24th ($25)!!! 

Please meet tomorrow, 4/23, in the Little Theatre at 2:45pm to see your directors and have your first rehearsal. We'll see you soon! 

Directors: Kate Eberhardt and Mercedes Nye

SHOW: The Question 

Bella Hansen 

Chloe Hinman

Layna Johnson

Maizy Murphy

Alyssa Read

Director: Ethan Regan and Aubree Hewlett

SHOW: A Willful Murder 

Reagan Buchmiller 

Sofia Eyzaguirre

Taylor Fairbourn 

Kailyn Mortensen

Clara Neal

Remy Parker 

Molly Smart

Directors: Nate Coleman and Christian Holyfield 

SHOW: An Elevator of Tragedy or Destiny 

Cara Barnes

Audrey Bluth

Kaylee Cannon

Ruby Swallow

Director: Kason Seamans 

SHOW: The Couch 

Addi Covington

Leah Memmott

Niv Raz

Jacob Wilson

Directors: Kendra Jones and JoshUA Graham 

SHOW: Santa's Dolphin

Shelby Betenson

Madison Jones

Jett Smith 

Hallee Wasden

Director: Megan Carlson and Ainsley Cardall 

SHOW: Spark's Fly 

Audrey-Grace Grigg

Emiline Johnson

Braden Mark

Erin Petty 

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! 

MEAN GIRLS: Reminders and Announcements

"Mean Girls" season is upon us!  We are at the point where things begin to be full steam ahead and we could not be more excited.  PLEASE READ THE WHOLE MESSAGE.  A few reminders and things to know:

1) Tomorrow, grade checks are due.  PRINT your grades and bring them to rehearsal after school tomorrow - if you are missing rehearsal bring them earlier or by the next day. You will fold them in half, hand them to Addi and she will give them to me once all collected.  No exceptions - I need to check everyone. 

2) If you have ANY donations - clothing, accessories, props - we need them ASAP!  I have some parents coming tomorrow to help sort through whatever we get so we can begin costuming and filling in the gaps. Please bring donations TOMORROW!  Anything that time period helps! 

3) If you are on this list below, our costume team would like to see you after school ON OCTOBER 10TH for a little mini-fitting at 2:45-3:45pm in the Green Room of the PAC; they might not need you the whole time, but please stop by for what you can: Abby Carpenter, Leah Memmott, Emma Sweat, Hallee Wasden, Kason Seamans, Ethan Regan, Niv Raz, Jakob Payne, Kennadee Hewlett, Aubree Hewlett, Madelynn Chatwin, Xylia Stennet Luke, Christian Holyfield, Izzy Walbeck, and Connor Lyon.  If this is NOT possible, send me an email. Please bring your jeans, shoes, and any costume pieces you want to use that you already own. 

Remember, EVERYONE ELSE will me checking off with Tamara the next day during rehearsal.  You need all of your pieces too with you on Wednesday OR a picture of you wearing them - not just the pieces.  A picture of you wearing them. 

4) This is the week to start having really clean dances and songs, so prepare to be tested as needed - you know what practice you need so be solid on your parts! Dance and songs checks are bound to happen! 

5) The #pinkwednesdayalta contest begins this week!  Please spread the word around and repost when it is put up on Instagram.  We want to start really getting people aware of the show and gearing up for the incredible run.  Wear Pink on Wednesdays and you should enter too!!!

6) Lastly, I will be reaching out to people this week to be our "Stupid with Love" dancers for next week - if you are not free on the 17th, please do not accept the role. :) I want to highlight people as much as we can, but also need you there on those rehearsal days. So excited - it's going to be a fun week!

P.S. Drama Club in Wednesday - it's a costume contest and halloween bash from 2:45-3:45pm; all are welcome and we'd love to have you there.  Join Drama Club! 

"Mean Girls" Final Cast List!

 Mean Girls Cast List

I cannot begin to express my gratitude for the hard work and effort put in these past few days.  We saw some incredible talent and energy given to this show already and it means that the final result is going to be amazing.  I am proud of you all for auditioning and putting yourself out there.  Below is the final cast list – please feel free to reach out to me starting on Tuesday, September 12th for feedback if you would like some.  I will be answering emails starting that day.  If you are on the final cast list, please meet PROMPTLY in the PAC Auditorium at 2:45pm on Monday, September 11th for our first rehearsal.  It’s gonna be fetch!

 

Assistant Director:

Addison Scarborough

 

Ensemble:

Abigail Ferguson 

Adam Baxter

Amelia Jennings

Audrey-Grace Griggs

Avilyn Macey

Bella Hansen

Braden Mark

Chloe Hinman

Connor Lyon

Emily Richards

Emmy Chipman

Hallee Wasden

Izzy Rhoades

Izzy Walbeck

Layna Johnson

Lilly Harrison

Luca Samson

Maddie Peirce

Maddy Tate

Madelynn Chatwin

Madison Jones

Mercedes Nye

Molly Smart

Mya Didericksen

Nora Wetzel

Rachel Brower

Reagan Buchmiller

Ruby Swallow

To’ahani Hedgepeth

Wesley Stueber

 

Featured Dancers (also in all ensemble numbers)

 

TEAM AQueen:

Ava Stagg

Cassie Caldiero

Emma Sweat

Isabella Ragonese

Kalaya Thomas

Xylia Stennet Luke

 

TEAM Bees:

Bella Thomas

Kendra Jones

Megan Carlson

 

Dance Captains: TBD

 

Featured Soloists (also in ensemble numbers)

 

Taylor Wedell and Caroline K. (Marymount)

Kassie Holt

 

Caitlyn Caussin

Cara Barnes

Rachel Hamilton

Aubree Hewlett

 

Sonja Acquino

Maisy Stevens

 

Dawn Schweitzer

Leah Memmmott

 

Lizzie Therman

Alix Agular

 

Sophie K.

Sadie Engar

 

Teary Girl and Mrs. Heron

Kate Eberhardt

 

Tyler K./Mathlete

Ethan Regan

 

Martin J./Mathlete

Calvin Kremser

 

Marymount 3/Ensemble

Braden Mark

Mr. Heron/Ensemble

Joshua Graham

 

Jason W. and Marymount 2

Christian Holyfield

 

Shane O./Marymount 1: Captain

Nate Coleman

 

Grace A.

Isabella Ragonese

 

Mathletes Monitor

Ben Erwin

 

French Teacher(s)

Rachel DeFriez

Melissa Lister

Jordan Kennedy

 

Coach Carr(s)

Izzy Gustafson

Matt Shilling

Andrew Farnsworth

 

Mr/Ms Buck(s)

Katie Wilkinson

Peggy De Veny

Andrew Farnsworth

 

Mrs. George/Featured Group Singer

Miranda Stokes

 

Ms. Norbury/ Featured Group Singer

Makenna Stevens

 

Mr. Duvall/Ensemble

Jakob Payne

 

Kevin G.

Kason Seamans

 

Aaron Samuels Understudy/Ensemble

Niv Raz

 

Aaron Samuels

Drew McKay

 

Damien Leigh Understudy/Ensemble

Preston Smith

 

Damien Leigh

Taylor Fairbourn

 

Janis Ian Understudy/Ensemble

Kennadee Hewlett

 

Janis Ian

Ainsley Cardall

 

Karen Smith Understudy/Ensemble

Abby Carpenter

 

Karen Smith

Willa Grimmer

 

Gretchen Wieners Understudy/Ensemble

Jane Jasper

 

Gretchen Wieners

Shelby Betenson

 

Regina George Understudy/Ensemble

Alyssa Read

 

Regina George

Tessa Osborne

 

Cady Heron Understudy/Ensemble

Kaylee Cannon

 

Cady Heron

Ruby Gardner

 

TBD… Glenn Coco :)

Region/State 2023 Team Information

 Hey Hawks!

We are coming up on the time to cast our Region/State team for this year's competition. This is a chance to compete in a category below and win awards, scholarships, and recognition.  We are the 5 time reigning champions in this Region, so let's keep it going!  In case you are interested, the following categories are open for spots on team:

 - Musical Theatre (2-6 minutes)

 - Classical Scenes (Before 1900 and 3-6 minutes)

 - Contemporary Scenes (After 1901 and 3-6 minutes) 

 - Dramatic Monologues (2-6 minutes)

 - Comedic Monologues (2-6 minutes)

 - Pantomime (2-6 minutes)

We need four at least in each category.  If we have over that many strong people audition in a category, we may over-cast and do a challenge round the first week of March for our final competitors list. As a heads up, I KNOW right now we don't have enough in the Pantomime category on the Interest Sheet we passed around in classes. We will have an initial audition on January 26th after school to cast our rehearsal team - you should prepare your intended piece and then we will work after.  It doesn't need to be perfect, but prepared and solid for an audition. You are welcome to stay any day after school the next two weeks until 5pm to practice as needed or use advisory time.  If we don't have enough in a certain category, we may talk to you about switching to a new category - we HAVE to have a full team to win region and take state! 

There will be a mandatory 15 minute meeting on January 27th right after school 12:30pm in the Green Room of the PAC to talk over coach assignments, hand out permission slips, and deadlines for things.

After casting, rehearsals in February will be fairly independent.  You will be assigned "coaches" to help clean your piece and workshop with you and must work with them at least 3-4 times in February - otherwise, you will schedule your own times to practice, but we will be here almost every day after school to open the building.  In March, you will begin to work with Struiksma and Cline - we will have a sheet on the call-board where you can signup for a time to work with us. You will be required to come to three team days in March, dates TBD.  Then, we will compete on March 23rd at Alta High from 2:30-8:30pm.  If you make it onto state, which we WILL help you do, you will compete at Viewmont High School in Bountiful all day on April 15th. We will provide a bus for transportation. YOU MUST be available for region and state competition dates - no exceptions! 

If you have further questions, please email Miss Struiksma or Miss Cline and we will get back to you within 48 hours with a response. If you wish to audition, let us know in advance and we will assign you and audition time based on class and needs. Thank you and break legs! 

Tech Week Info & Reminders

 Hi everyone, please find some tech week info and reminders below!

1. Everyone should be rehearsing in their show shoes beginning tomorrow.  Shoes can either be left in the dressing room or brought to every rehearsal from Tuesday, 11/1, until closing night.

2. Please bring your base layer for your costume on Wednesday, 11/2.

3. Thursday, 11/3, will be a short rehearsal from 3:50-5:30 pm.  You will be going through a final music review with Ms. Iund in her room.  Please make sure that your rides know that this rehearsal will end at 5:30 pm, not at 9 pm.  You will not eat dinner at rehearsal this night.

4. Lastly, please make sure that you're checking the Remind at least once a day.  As we get closer to performances, more info and reminders are likely to be sent out.

As always, thanks for all of your work and I'm excited to begin tech with you today!

-Cline

First Addams Family rehearsal today!! 2:45-4:45

 Hi everyone!

This is a reminder that everyone cast in Addams Family is called to our first rehearsal today.  This will be held in the Green Room from 2:45-4:45 pm.  You'll receive more information about our rehearsal schedule this afternoon.

Thanks everyone, and excited to see you soon!

-Cline

State 2022 Team

 Hey Team! 

I wanted to touch base about the schedule for State Rehearsals.  Those involved with Ballyhoo have already received a calendar for State from Miss Cline in email - PLEASE actors and technicians, be on top of those dates and times so we can really be successful with State!  Our plan is we will head out VERY early on April 21st for competition, so be prepared to miss school that day.

We will not begin any rehearsals until after Spring Break for IEs.  I would greatly encourage you to run your piece or your PART of your piece at least twice over break, but official rehearsal days will not take place until we return.  Days I am encouraging you to be there for IE rehearsal from 2:30-4:30pm are April 12th, 14th, and 19th.  Everyone is REQUIRED to come for day before things and out final team day from 12pm-2pm on the virtual Friday, April 22nd.   We NEED you there and there on time that day for all our announcements and final runs - please bring all props and costume pieces from home that day. 

We will head to compete with IEs on Satursday, April 23rd at 7:30am SHARP.  We will have everyone there by 7:20am, load the bus, and pull out at 7:30am to head to Viewmont High School in Bountiful.  Plan to be there ALL day and get back between 4-5pm. I will have more specific details AFTER Spring Break, but don't get them until the 12th. 

Let's put our whole hearts into our pieces for just a FEW more weeks and really BRING IT at State!  We can do this - have fun and get well rested over Spring Break, y'all! :) 

Region Team 2022 UPDATES - Challenge Rounds Next Week!

A reminder that NEXT WEEK we have challenge rounds as I need to submit our final team list by that following weekend. We have a Team Day on March 1st (even if in Ballyhoo, come to the Green Room first and then we'll separate out). Be in the Green Room on March 1st at 2:45pm SHARP - the sooner, the better. I will hand out bus permission slips on that day and so ALL need one to participate on March 22nd at Region Competition. Below is a list of senior coach and "littles" assigned. If you have NOT heard from your senior yet, please email me IMMEDIATELY as they are not reaching deadlines and I want to get you someone who will work well with you. My email is linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org 

SENIORS - Reach out to your scenes you're over AND your littles today!

Challenge Rounds are March 3rd and you will sign up for a slot ON March 1st. Also, know we have alumni coming on team days to help, so USE THEM! 

Please use THIS WEEK to get together and REALLY clean your piece. Thank you! 

Musical Theatre Ellie Vander Veur + Stephanie Marks – You Love Who You Love from Bonnie and Clyde - Senior Coach: Audrey Wilson and Seth Allred Hannah Cardall + Ainsley Cardall – We’re Not Done from Bring It On - Senior Coach: Jack Milner Anna Teichert + Ella Gardner – Some Things Are Meant to Be from Little Women - Senior Coach: Stephanie Marks Makenna Stevens, Nate Coleman, & Kalaya Thomas – Right Hand Man from Something Rotten - Senior Coach: Dani Gibson

Contemporary Scenes 

Willa Grimmer, Addison Scarborough, and Mags Andersen – August Osage County by Tracy Letts

 - Senior Coach: Jaxson Baker + Stephanie Marks 

Irey Oviatt + Jack Milner – Closer by Patrick Marber 

- Senior Coach: Toni Alanzo + Alex Liljenquist 

Lizzy Erwin + Audrey Wilson + Jaxson Baker – Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory 

 - Senior Coach: Seth Allred + April Riley

Landon Horrocks + Ava Stagg + Ariana Kunzler – Almost Maine by John Cariani 

 - Senior Coach: Melissa Stauffer + Eli Galata 

Classical Scenes 

April Riley + Kassie Holt – Uncle Vanya (Act 2) by Anton Chekhov 

- Senior Coach: Hannah Cardall + Jenna Foulks 

Morgan Schwendiman + Eli Galata – Candida by George Bernard Shaw

- Senior Coach: Lizzy Erwin + Kenna Stevens

Simone Wiatrak + Abby Baxter – Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas

- Senior Coach: Morgan Schwendiman

Alyssa Perez + Ella Coleman - Tartuffe by Molière

- Senior Coach: Irey Oviatt + Jack Milner 

Ruby Gardner + Andrew McHenry– A Woman of No Importance by Oscar Wilde 

 - Senior Coach: Jaxson Baker + Anna Teichert

Dramatic Monologues 

Jenna Foulks – Chapter 2 by Neil Simon

- Senior Coach: Anna Teichert + Simone Wiatrak

Dani Gibson – Spiked Heels by Theresa Rebeck

- Senior Coach: Stephanie Marks and Morgan Schwendiman

Alex Liljenquist – Papers by Allan Stratton

- Senior Coach: Ellie Vander Veur + Abby Baxter

Toni Alanzo – Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

- Senior Coach: Hannah Cardall

Comedic Monologues 

Brody Gibbs – Rumors by Neil Simon

- Senior Coach: Jaxson Baker + Ruby Gardner + Jack Lives 

Melissa Stauffer - House of Blue Leaves by John Guare

- Senior Coach: Morgan Schwendimen 

Annie Kemp –Primary English Class by Israel Horovitz

- Senior Coach: Audrey Wilson + Ella Gardner

Seth Allred – The Hundred Dollar Hug by Stacey Lane

- Senior Coach: Eli Galata + Ariana Kunzler 

Pantomime (I need creative titles!!!)

Megan Carlson and Ainslie Chandler – Robbery

- Senior Coach: Lizzy Erwin + Toni Alanzo 

Rachel Brower and Nora Wetzel – Meal

- Senior Coach: Dani Gibson + Melissa Stauffer 

Miranda Stokes + Kendra Jones - Lost Friend

- Senior Coach: Jenna Foulks + Kassie Holt 

Ben Erwin and Kason Seamans – Beach Day

- Senior Coach: Irey Oviatt + Annie Kemp

Region Team 2022

A huge thank you to all who auditioned for team!  

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE BELOW! 

This is our initial team, with challenge rounds scheduled to take place on March 3rd, 2022.  If on the list below, please get prepared to perform at challenge rounds regardless of the amount in each category.  If I have you and your partner in class I MAY pull you during class to watch you that week.  If I do NOT have you and your partner in class together, you WILL complete your challenge round entry on March 3rd after school.  This is a check-in to make sure you are ready and prepared fully to represent Alta at Competition. Additionally, information on senior coaches will be posted later this week and those coaches WILL be reaching out THIS week to set up an initial work time.

Important Dates:

Mandatory Team Days from 2:45-4:30pm: March 1st, March 11th, March 16th, and March 21st (if there are issues with any of these dates, let me know immediately). I will give out permission slips and travel info on these days, so we will meet together in the green room first and then spread out to practice and workshop pieces. 

Other days you can be here from 2:30-4:30 to practice: February 7-11th, February 14-15, February 22-24, February 28th, March 2nd, March 7th, March 9th, March 14-18th - If you need other times, just schedule with me (Miss Struiksma) ahead and I'll make myself available. 

There are TONS of options, so I expect people be here at LEAST once or twice a week outside of team days working on their scene. You MUST meet with your senior coach at least twice before March 1st and then may come and work with Miss Struiksma and Miss Cline. We have the power to do REALLY well at and WIN Region, but it will take hard work and dedication - it will take some time put in on your piece getting it ready! 

Grade check: March 3rd!

Region Date/location: March 22nd, 2022 at Orem High School - we will bus down and leave around 1:30pm that day from school.  We will return around 8:30-9pm. 

State Date/location: April 23rd, 2022 at Viewpoint High School - we will bus up and leave Alta around 7:30am that Saturday.  We will return around 4-5pm.   This is an epic day and the goal is to get y'all there from region! :) 

I am so excited for this team - let's do this!!! Check on the blog on Thursday for senior coach assignments.  If you are interested in being a "little" (meaning, you aide a senior coach and help out with coaching as a younger classmen - it's really fun!), please let me know by Wednesday and then I can add you in with someone.  We would LOVE to have EVERYONE from all grades help! 

Region/State Team 2022

Pantomime:

Ben Erwin and Kason Seamans

Megan Carlson and Ainslie Chandler 

Miranda Stokes and Kendra Jones 

Rachel Brower and Nora Wetzel 

Humorous Monologues:

Annie Kemp

Brody Gibbs

Melissa Stauffer 

Seth Allred 

Dramatic Monologues:

Alex Liljenquist

Dani Gibson

Jenna Foulks

Toni Alanzo 

Classical Scenes:

April Riley and Kassie Holt

Alyssa Perez and Ella Coleman 

Morgan Schwendiman and Eli Galata

Ruby Gardner and Andrew McHenry

Simone Wiatrak and Abby Baxter 

Contemporary Scenes:

Lizzy Erwin, Jaxson Baker, and Audrey Wilson

Irey Oviatt and Jack Milner

Willa Grimmer, Addison Scarborough, and Mags Andersen 

Landon Horrocks, Ava Staggs, Ariana Kunzler 

Musical Theatre:

Anna Teichert and Ella Garnder

Ellie Vander Veur and Stephanie Marks

Ainsley and Hannah Cardall

Makenna Stevens, Nate Coleman, and Kalaya Thomas 

***Everyone who auditioned, please see Miss Struiksma ASAP for feedback! That means THIS WEEK!!!