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REVISED Rehearsal Call Week of 2/17/15

REVISED REHEARSAL CALL For the Week of Tuesday, February 17

 

  • Wednesday, February 18th:  FULL CAST

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CAFETERIA

Itinerary:  3-6: Blocking/Choreography for script pages 15-25 (All characters in “Horton Hears a Who,” “Biggest Blame Fool”) 4-6: Whos, Jojo, Mayors, General run music in Choir Room with Mr. Valle (Review Act One, Start…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on February 17, 2015 at 2:01pm — No Comments

Rehearsal Call Week of 2/17/15

OCHS Drama Guild

REHEARSAL CALL For the Week of Tuesday, February 17

(NOTE:  Times/Dates/Students called are subject to change)

  • Tuesday, February 17th:  FULL CAST

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Itinerary:  3-6: Blocking/Choreography for script pages 15-25 (All characters in “Horton Hears a Who,” “Biggest Blame Fool”) 4-6: Whos, Jojo, Mayors,…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on February 16, 2015 at 3:45pm — No Comments

Rehearsal Schedule Overview

Rehearsals: All weekday rehearsals in Feb. and March are 3-6 PM unless noted otherwise; all Saturday rehearsals 9 AM-3 PM

2/2 (Callbacks), 2/3, 2/4, 2/5, 2/6, 2/7

2/9 (6 PM-9 PM), 2/10 (Cafeteria), 2/11 (Cafeteria), 2/12, 2/13

2/17, 2/18 (Cafeteria), 2/19 (Cafeteria), 2/20, 2/21

2/23 (6 PM-9 PM), 2/24, 2/25, 2/26 (Mon-Thurs in Cafeteria due to OC’s Got Talent), 2/28

3/2 (6 PM-9 PM), 3/4, 3/5, 3/6, 3/7

3/9, 3/10, 3/11, 3/13, 3/14…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on February 8, 2015 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Rehearsal Call Week of 2/9/15

REHEARSAL CALL For the Week of Monday, February 9

  • Monday, February 9th:  Mayzie, Gertrude, Bird Girls, Cat, Things

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Itinerary:  Choreography w/ Lisa for “Amayzing Mayzie,” “Amayzing Gertrude,” “One Feather Tail of Gertrude Mc Fuzz”

  • Tuesday, February 10th :  Wickershams, Horton, Cat, Sour Kangaroo, Bird Girls, Vlad Vladikoff, Whos, Citizens of the Jungle…
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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on February 8, 2015 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Seussical Character List

Seussical Character List:

Note:  This show is categorized as a ‘light opera’, which means there is less spoken dialogue than your average musical—nearly all characters (with the possible exceptions of Thing One and Thing Two) are expected to sing!

The Cat in the Hat (Range F2 – F4 for Male, G3-G5 for Female):  One part omniscient narrator, one part mischief maker and one part imaginary friend, the Cat introduces the audience to the world of…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on January 22, 2015 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Spring 2015 Show: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL

I'd like to OFFICIALLY announce that we have been approved to produce SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL as our 2015 Spring Production! See my last post if you haven't already for the full rehearsal schedule: Performances will be April 16th @7:30 PM, April 17th 7:30 PM, and April 18th @ 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

From the MTI website: "Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! TONY winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Luc…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on January 16, 2015 at 4:25pm — No Comments

A Long Awaited Status Update

Attention all Drama Guild members:

It is time.

….almost.

Hang on, before you throw your iPhones/monitors out the window, here’s the deal—

Yes, we have a show.

No, I can’t tell you what it is just yet.  We are ordering the rights over the day or so, and I want to be sure we have it confirmed before I get your hopes up.  So, all things considered, we will know what or WHO it will be by the time the weekend’s out.

Here’s what I can tell…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on January 14, 2015 at 8:12pm — No Comments

Final Rehearsal Schedule Breakdown

Attention, all cast and crew---here's our final schedule breakdown for the last three rehearsals: Please note that on some dates we will be running later than originally scheduled---please make arrangements accordingly and do NOT leave early unless released---we need everyone pulling 110% equally to get this show off the ground!

Monday 12/15

**3:00 – 4:00 NHS has auditorium for rehearsal

4:00 – 5:00 Set up stage, Get into costume for Run…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on December 13, 2014 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Inclement Weather

Although the weather has dealt us a lousy hand today, it is no reason to sit idly by.  Use your time wisely today, and work on your scripts!

All members of BOTH casts are expected to be FULLY MEMORIZED for tomorrow rehearsal.

Please take this responsibility seriously---the show is nearly a week away, and we need to put in all the effort we can to make the performances exceptional!

Added by Don Toal, Jr. on December 9, 2014 at 10:36am — No Comments

December Rehearsal Schedule

December Rehearsal Schedule

Monday, 12/1:  3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Auditorium, 6:00 – 8:00 PM CAFETERIA—Plaintiff Cast

Tuesday, 12/2: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM—Defendant Cast

Wednesday, 12/3: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM—Plaintiff Cast

Thursday, 12/4:  3:00 PM – 8:00 PM—Defendant Cast

Friday, 12/5:  3:00 PM – 6:00 PM—Plaintiff Cast

Monday, 12/8:  3:00 PM – 8:00 PM—Defendant Cast

Tuesday, 12/9:  3:00 PM – 8:00 PM—Plaintiff Cast

Wednesday, 12/10:  3:00 PM…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 25, 2014 at 6:52pm — No Comments

Double Cast Performance Schedule

After much careful consideration, it has been decided to change the double cast performance schedule to the long-standing arrangement that has been used for previous double-cast productions. 

The PLAINTIFF CAST will be performing on Thursday, December 18th at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 20th at 7:30 PM.

The DEFENDANT CAST will be performing on Friday, December 19th at 7:30 PM and Saturday, December 20th at 2:00 PM.

The…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 25, 2014 at 6:47pm — No Comments

The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge Show Poster (Final Version)

Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 23, 2014 at 5:13pm — No Comments

Rehearsal Call Week of 11/24/14

REHEARSAL CALL For the Week of Monday, November 24th

NOTE:  Please read carefully---not all cast members are called each day!

  • Monday, November 24th :  Plaintiff Cast FULL CAST (including Ghosts, Spectators, Understudies)
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Itinerary:  Full Show Run, Troubleshooting if time allows

 

  • Tuesday, November 25th :  Defendant Cast…
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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 23, 2014 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Rehearsal Call Week of 11/17/14

REHEARSAL CALL For the Week of Monday, November 17th

NOTE:  Please read carefully---not all cast members are called each day!

  • Monday, November 17th :  Bailiff, Judge, Scrooge, Rothschild, Marley, Past, Future, Translator (both casts, and all Understudies for those characters)…
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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 16, 2014 at 12:21am — No Comments

Double Cast Performances and Updated Cast List

Performance Dates for "The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge" are as follows:

The "PLAINTIFF" Cast will perform on Thursday, December 18th and Saturday, December 20th (matinee performance)

The "DEFENDANT" Cast will perform on Friday, December 19th and Saturday, December 20th (evening performance)

Cast members are NOT required to be present on their OFF-NIGHT performances unless:

1) They are understudying a character in either cast (Understudies are…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 15, 2014 at 7:53pm — No Comments

Costume Needs Overview

The following is a list of costume needs that each actor is responsible for getting themselves, listed by part/character group.  Any questions should be directed to Mrs. Karsner---please read in full VERY carefully!

COSTUME NEEDS See Mrs. Karsner with questions.  All items must be in your garment bag well before dress rehearsal week. 

THE TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE 

ALL -          Makeup needs-see…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 13, 2014 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Prop Wish List

Hello, all,

I'm posting a list of our Prop needs for the show (both those we've already found and things that still need to be constructed/obtained)---if anyone, parent or student, has anything they'd be willing to contribute to the show, please message me through the Drama Guild site to notify me.  Thanks again for all your support!

--Mr. Toal 

TRIAL OF EBENEZER SCROOGE PROP LIST

NOTE:  Items crossed out have already been pulled, items UNDERLINED are more…

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 13, 2014 at 11:42am — 2 Comments

Rehearsal Call Week of 11/10/14

REHEARSAL CALL For the Week of Monday, November 10th

NOTE:  Please read carefully---not all cast members are called each day!

  • Monday, November 10th :  All ACT TWO Characters (including Ghosts and Spectators)

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Itinerary:  Finish Blocking Act Two, Run Act Two with both Plaintiff and Defendant Casts

 

  • Tuesday, November…
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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 9, 2014 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Rehearsal Call Week of 11/3/14

REHEARSAL CALL For the Week of Monday, November 3rd

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Added by Don Toal, Jr. on November 2, 2014 at 7:01pm — No Comments

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The Ocean City Patch has done it again and has written a great article promoting the show.  Thanks Amanda

OC Patch Article on You Can't Take It With You

 

Thank you Andy Wiggins.  You captured the essence of the show.   YCTIWY Dubstep by AndyWiggins

 

Please enjoy this video care of Ocean City Patch and Amanda Thomas.

 


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