Happy New Year!

I hope this finds everyone well rested and looking forward to a great 2012.  The night before starting our first rehearsal week is one of my favorite times in the "life" of a show.   I try to spend the evening before the first rehearsal thinking positive thoughts about the company, the show, our rehearsal process and then spend time envisioning what the final product will be -- down to minute detail.  I have often found that this gives me a great road map of where I want the show to be on opening night and keeps me positive throughout the rehearsal process -- even when things are feeling hectic.  What are your traditions when starting a show?

I wanted to share with you all a couple of announcements/reminders:

• There is a mandatory parent meeting for all cast/crew leaders Tuesday (tomorrow) evening at 6pm. If your parent/guardian can not make the meeting, please have someone email me. There will be a TAPS meeting immediately following the parent meeting -- please consider asking your parents to attend the TAPS meeting...It would be great to have more folks helping out the great people who do so much for our productions.
• Rehearsal calendars will be posted on the Call Board on Tuesday -- and will be distributed to parents on Tuesday evening.
• OUR FIRST REHEARSAL is Wednesday, January 4th from 3:30 - 5pm for the full cast.  This will be a music rehearsal.  Please be sure to bring your binder and a pencil.
• Mr. Valley is NOT calling set crew for tech this Saturday.....Costume Crew is DEFINITELY called. Other crews TBA...check the theatre board
• Mrs. Sullivan and I pulled a bunch of clothing from our storage at the ABC house, and the Santacora family has loaned us some great vintage costume jewelry for the show.  Thank you so much!

Looking forward to seeing everyone!