Last Show!

Hi everyone!

Yes, today/tonight had some crazy moments but you worked together, you prayed for each other, and kept the show going! Thank you for extending your energy in these areas! The show went on and went well! God is our strength!

Reminders -

Rest well - sleep!

Drink LOTS of WATER! Hydrate all day long - show time is at 6:00 PM - you have plenty of time to drink water throughout the day!

Saturday April 28

4:30 PM - Directors, Hair Design (those who need hair design)
5:00 PM - All other students (have eaten a good supper! Make up and Hair ready!)
Show time - 6:00 PM

When we finish the show students can greet guests in the lobby. 
All costumes need to be checked in as normal (further directions will be given from the costumers)

Students/Parents are responsible for taking their personal items home - including props, clothing items, etc. (Bring a box or bag to put your stuff in to take home!)

Stage Manager and Set Crew are responsible for clearing the set.

All crew members are responsible for cleaning up/packing their areas.

ALL students clean areas that they are assigned to - sweeping, cleaning chairs, vacuming, etc.

(PLEASE - if you are able to bring brooms and vacuums - we could have more people cleaning a one time! Thank you!) 

Students must finish assigned tasks and ask permission to exit the building!

CULVERS in Jackson! (the tradition has been to dress up for this celebration! - your choice:) We are looking forward to celebrating together!

God is good all the time - All the time God is good!

Good night?  - Good morning! I pray you are all in bed asleep as I write this but awake and bright eyed when you read this:)

Director Jennie

Good Evening

Good evening!

 

Two great shows today! Good job!

 

The principal at St. Peter Immanuel was very happy to have us there performing for their students! It was definitely a special event for them to enjoy, ponder, and learn from. The principal explained that their teachers would spend time with them as a class discussing the show and history. 

 

Tonight's show went very well! Thank you everyone for the effort to work together and arrange the set for best viewing as well as cooperation behind set.

 

WEDNESDAY - 

The directors will arrive at 9:00 AM. Also the hair crew and those who need their hair done sooner will need to arrive at 9:00 AM. 

 

All other students are to arrive at 9:30 AM. Please put your backpacks in the kitchen and get into costume - One Hour to show time!

 

Perform - 10:30 - 12:30 

 

We must take down, load the trailer - well - for travel. THEN we must clean the church - all students and parents helping too - we want to leave it better than we found it! Thank you! 

 

Pick up is at 1:30/2:00

 

We plan to meet at Cedar Creek Park for lunch. 

 

All details are on your Performance Schedule!!!

 

Get a good nights rest! I will see you all in the morning! 

Director Jennie

Taking the Show on the Road!

Dear people of HIS Players,
Here are some notes as performance week is upon us.

1. REST
2. EAT WELL and Be HEALTHY! (no nut products before the show or while at our HIS gathering.) 
3. REVIEW!!!!!!!!! Look over your script DAILY!!!!!
a. look at entrances/exits, every day!
b. know your lines, every day!
c. review all your actions/props/costumes, every day!


If you keep everything fresh in your head you will be prepared for the week we tour.

THIS is REALLY IMPORTANT! We want to start our our week strong!!!!!! You all will do amazing!

Bring---------Back-pack, Script, water bottle (one that makes no noise), deodorant (everyone!!! even if you claim you sparkle and don't sweat, wear deodorant ).

If you are wearing your own shoes in the play they MUST be brought!!!

MAKEUP MUST BE APPLIED BEFORE ARRIVING!
WE HAVE LIMITED TIME THAT WE MUST USE TO IT'S FULL POTENTIAL (unloading trailer, set up, volume check, costuming, warm ups, devos, Etc.....)

We are all excited for a beautiful week of working together to accomplish this for the glory of GOD!!!

YOU GOT THIS PEOPLE!


Director Jennie
Brenton

Great Dress Rehearsal

Good Evening Everyone!

What a great 2nd Dress Rehearsal! I am looking forward to Friday!!!

Continue to practice your lines, cues, entrances, exits, etc.

Get enough Sleep!

Eat well!

The Performance schedule will be sent out tomorrow morning! We need a good nights sleep and time to look it over with in the morning to make sure it is correct.

Thank you for your patience! I know you all have to arrange rides/carpool/childcare etc. for this busy upcoming week!

~Director Jennie

Two more to go!

Hooray! One Dress Rehearsal Down and TWO more to go!!! 

We are each going to work at HOME and TOGETHER as a team to pull the final pieces into place!

Just because it's Dress Rehearsal Week doesn't mean everything automatically sticks - Lines, Cues, Entrances, steps, ETC.  And when you get to performance week - same thing - REVIEW EVERYTHING!

Work your lines - Cues - Entrances - Steps, ETC. 

Eat Well - Rest Well!

This are our last two solid weeks together - let us build each other up, help, and encourage!

Director Jennie

Guidelines & Check List

Guidelines for Dress Rehearsal & Performance Week 

Review these guidelines before Dress Rehearsal and Performance Week.

We are relying on you to be respectful and responsible.

Write Ups may be given for not following these guidelines.

Respectful:

●Respect at Shows

○Stay away from entrances and exits until you need to go on stage (no peeking – If you can see the audience they can see you!)

○Stay out of the way of people who need to move on and off set quickly

○Keep backstage movement to a minimum

○Remain silent backstage unless your speech in necessary for the production of the play

○Show respect to the schools’ and churches’ properties that we will be visiting

○Demonstrate respect and appreciation to teachers, students, staff and others that we will encounter during performance week. Stay very quiet in the school hallways and dressing rooms.

●Respect of Props and Costumes

○Only the person responsible for their props on or offset is allowed to handle them.

○All costumes, props, and set pieces should be handled with great respect.

○No costume or prop pieces are to leave the play collection without permission from an adult leader, even if they belong to you. 

●Phones and Technology

○During dress rehearsals and performances phones and technology must be turned off and kept inside of personal backpacks for the entire performance. Permission from the director team or support team may be given usage during set up or take down time, if needed. 

            Any student or parent desiring to plan an activity or gathering are asked to include the entire cast and crew, so that we remain inclusive.

Responsible:

○Bring a backpack or small duffle bag (that zips closed) to each dress rehearsal and performance. You must store your personal items (street clothes, phones, wallets, purses, etc.) in your bag that zips closed.

○Keep these bags in the designated locations at each venue.

○Nothing can be lying around.

○Each student is responsible for his/her own things. Others are not allowed to go into these bags. 

●Hair and Makeup:

○Bring a Ziploc bag (with name) with all the necessary makeup to each dress rehearsal and performance.

○Come to each dress rehearsal and performance with makeup and hair done as instructed. 

●Don’t:

○wear nail polish

○wear jewelry (unless instructed)

○bring unnecessary items or valuables

●Food

○Eat before coming!

○No snacks are to be behind set unless permission has been granted by Director Jennie

○Do not bring beverages except for water

○Non-messy before and after performances snacks are allowed when not in costume

●Locations during dress rehearsals and performances

○Do not enter performance venue until Mrs. Lorrie Riemer, a director, or a support team member is there. Stay with a parent or driver until you have been given instructions.

○Stay in designated areas only (main room, bathrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms etc.)

○All students are required to stay backstage during the entire show – dress rehearsals and performances.

○If you for any reason must leave the behind the set area or have a personal concern, you need to tell Ella who will connect with the directors to gain approval.

○No friends or siblings are allowed on stage, back stage or in the dressing rooms (at any time).

○During designated rehearsal, set up, show times, and take down you many not leave (walk or drive) the areas determined without approval from Director Jennie

○Parents must give permission for their student(s) to ride with a student driver (at any time)

○Parents are responsible for their students whereabouts before and after the designated times for arrival and departure from each venue

●Make Up Needed

(Please do not share eye make up with each other as this can spread infections!)

~Foundation that matches your skin tone

~**Eye Liner (crayon is much easier to apply than pencil) (Do NOT apply below eye - on lid ONLY!)

~**Mascara

~Blush

~Chap stick

**If you have dark hair use black eye liner and black mascara

** If you have light hair and a fair complexion use black/brown eye liner and black/brown mascara

Checklist 

Make sure you have these things ready before you leave your house!

○Hair done

○Make up done (on your face and ready to be approved)

○Jewelry on or off as required

○Backpack or small duffle bag for street clothes

○Ziploc bag with make up inside (name on it)

○Script for following along and reviewing during performance

○Quiet water bottle (labeled with name) (absolutely no sharing) 

After the trailer (and vehicles) are unloaded, what do you do?

○Set up crew ONLY puts up the set, Stage Manager and Prop Masters arrange set pieces and props

○All Crew prepare their items and get to work

○Actor/Actress find the costume rack and change into first costume (shorts and t-shirt underneath)

○Go back to the costume area to be checked off on the list

○Put on shoes - leave street shoes with the shoe apprentices

○Report to hair, make up, and accessories/hats apprentices

○Go behind set with your script, review lines, cues, entrances, and exits. Become familiar with where your props are.

○Be ready for Sound Checks – volume practice from onset

○You all will be gathered for final instructions and prayer

Being a part of H.I.S. Players is a privilege! - With any privilege comes great responsibility!

Onward forward to Wednesday!

Hi Everyone!

I think we all could agree that Memorization & Volume are two huge pieces of homework for each of the acting students need to work on before Wednesday!

This Wednesday is the last day for asking"line"!  Dress Rehearsals (3 next week) are to prepare you for the real deal! At HOME work your lines - know your cues, entrances/exits - know them in your sleep! Have a family member quiz you!
Stand across the room to practice volume!
Be ready and prepared to act as your character(s).
All this practice will help with confidence in you and conveying emotion and energy in each scene during group practices and then during the actual show.

~All the T-shirts have been payed for and picked up! Hooray!

~POSTERS - all posters (8 1/2 x 11) need to be brought to businesses ASAP! Don't delay - we need to get the word out around our communities!

~Many of you took home hand flyers - that's great!!! Give them out and invite people to attend the show! (we plan to send out an email so you can print some of your own)

~Bring T-shirt, shorts, socks, and bag (if you haven't already)! These need to be brought to the costume department on WEDNESDAY!

~Wednesday clean up has to be finished by 5:00 PM! The church will be using the sanctuary at 5:00 PM. We need to be cleared out!  This will also be the following Wednesday!

New News 
There is a possibility that we have another school interested in our performing for them. If this works out - we would perform on Thursday Morning of April 26th.  More details to come!

Mid Week Reminders

A few notes I want to bring your attention to before this week goes by!

Posters - - - You all brought posters and a list of locations home! Put them up ASAP!!! We want to get the word out in our communities NOW! 

T-shirt Money- - - If you haven't paid for your Prayer of the Patriot T-shirt yet, remember to bring your money to practice. Cash or Checks (made out to H.I.S. Players) 

Items to bring in - - - Remember to bring your cloth bag, t-shirt, shorts, and socks - - - refer to previous postings for details! 

If Sick - - - If a student has a fever - - - call or text ASAP so we can plan the practice accordingly.

MANDATORY - - - ALL PRACTICES, DRESS REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS!!! 
Remember - - - if sick during performance week - you still perform.  Although we may make a plan with you to get you through your scene(s) - You Have To Show Up. 

 Work Your Lines - - - YES - do it before Monday and again before Wednesday and again and again. Work your lines, review and know your entrances and exits, remember you blocking and actions!!!  No matter the size or your role or how many times you enter or exit - go over everything so you can say it and picture it in your sleep!!! You Can Do It!!!

We had a great practice on Monday and I look forward to two more practices that will keep getting better than the last - we are preparing for dress rehearsals! Every piece of the practice counts! Keep up the great work - use your memory - and keep the energy flowing!!!


Have a wonderful week!

Director Jennie



 

Reminders for Practice on Monday April 2nd

I hope you are all having a wonderful Easter!

This post is to remind you of a few important notes before you arrive on Monday!

~We will be practicing ALL of ACT ONE!  (yes, using sound effects, music, and props)

~ POSTERS will be distributed to you with designated locations for you to post them at.

~Bring Money ($8.00 per shirt) to pay for your ordered Prayer of the Patriot T-shirt! 

~A reminder about setting up!
SET UP CREW - Due to the delicate nature of the canvas set pieces we have select students responsible for putting the entire set back drop up.
Those on the set up crew are as follows - Titus, Josh, Jesse, Noah, Jonathan.  
 (No one else is to be assisting with the set!)

 Ella & Elisa & (Titus) are to direct were props and set pieces (chairs, desks, etc.) are to go.

Maggie & Lydia  are to set up hair table.

Jacob & Tim G. are to set up sound equipment. 


 EVERYONE else is needed to help with moving chairs and then helping carry props/set pieces (chairs, desks, etc.). When that is done - wait until a task is given to you.
 (at Dress Rehearsals and performances you will have many departments to check with - costumes, hair, props, hats, etc.)


~Remember to bring in socks*, t-shirt*, shorts*, cloth bag* as mentioned in the previous posting.
*put your name on all of these items - permanent marker on a tag, masking tape, or in a ziploc bag

Looking forward to tomorrow!
Director Jennie

H.I.S. Players Schedule ETC.

 Greetings Everyone!

There is a lot of important information listed on this posting! It is time to gear up for the last 3 practices and 3 dress rehearsals!

The dates and times below are directly from the practice/dress rehearsal schedule.

 ALL Students - Cast & Crew are NEEDED to attend ALL of these dates!!!

*Any students who can attend these practices 15 - 30 minutes before the times listed below would be much appreciated!!! 

 *Monday April 2 (1 - 4:30)  

Run all of Act 1

*Monday April 9 (12:30 - 5:00) 

Run all of Act 2 

*Wednesday April 11 (12:30 - 5:00)

 Run Full Show 

 

Monday April 16 (12:30 - 5:00) 

Dress Rehearsal 

Wednesday April 18 (12:30 - 5:00) 

Dress Rehearsal 

Friday April 20 (12:30 - 5:00)

Dress Rehearsal 

Then it's performance week!!!

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The Posters are Printed!!! Hooray! 

You will be given posters on MONDAY the 2nd with a list of places you are responsible for bringing them and inquiring about placement on windows, bulletin boards etc.  

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Items that CAST MEMBERS need to bring. 

 

-1 medium size cloth/canvas bag that can be hung on a clothes hanger. (Student's name must be on the outside of it.)

 

-  A pair of shorts that fit comfortably to wear under their costume for modest (during show) costume changes behind set.

 

- A plain t-shirt also for modest (during show) costume changes behind set. (no tanks or camisoles unless instructed) The t-shirt also absorbs perspiration and body oils to protect the costume. (The neck of the shirt may need to be cut (if not a lower neck) so that it is not seen above the costume neckline.) Place student's name in back of the neck/on the tag with permanent marker. 

 

-You will be finding out soon what socks you need to bring.

 

All of these items mentioned above need to be brought to practice by April 9! 

 

All of these items will be kept with the H.I.S. Players Prayer of the Patriot costumes and laundered by designated moms as needed. 

 

PLEASE start bringing them in this week April 2nd! Especially socks once the list is out!

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ALL Acting Students must wear MAKE UP! 

 

This is for the purpose of looking well under bright lights, brightening eyes, coloring cheeks, and reducing shine on foreheads.  Do not apply heavily.  

 

Make up MUST be applied at home prior to each Dress Rehearsal and Performance! Please work with a parent or sibling to purchase products and learn how to apply. 

 

All make up products MUST be kept in a ziploc bag with the student's name on it and kept in the student's backpack to bring to each dress rehearsal and performance! 

 

MAKE UP NEEDED 

 

(Please do not share eye make up with each other as this can spread infections!)

 

~Foundation that matches your skin tone 

~**Eye Liner (crayon is much easier to apply than pencil)          (Do NOT apply below eye - on lid ONLY!)

~**Mascara 

~Blush 

~Chap stick 

**If you have dark hair use black eye liner and black mascara

** If you have light hair and a fair complexion use black/brown eye liner and black/brown mascara 

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CREW MEMBERS 

Ella - Stage Manager

Maggie - Hair Design 

Julia - Shoes 

Jacob - Sound 

Tim G. - Sound 

 

Each of you will need to wear black clothing to each Dress Rehearsal and Performance!

 

The purpose is to unify and professionalize the crew members and to limit visibility during the show if seen in sight lines etc.  

 

Sound Guys - you will be in the audience for many of the performances - wearing black allows for the audience not to be distracted by color etc. as you do your role before them. 

 

Limit personal accessories that include color such as long necklaces, scarves, bright shoes, etc. 

 

Flip - Flops and Sandals are not appropriate footwear for the important jobs that you carry out! Thank you for all you do! 

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Praying you all have a blessed Easter with your families celebrating Our Risen Savior!  

 

See you all on Monday!

Director Jennie  

 

P.S. Don't eat too many jelly beans:) 

Stay Healthy and Safe;)

Bio Reminder

H.I.S. Players Biography Board

Mrs. Talbot gave out information on Monday the 26th and as you weren't all there to receive it I am posting it here. We will also have extra copies at future practices.

All students both cast and crew members as well as leadership are to complete a bio.

Director Jennie 

Thank you all for taking the time to write your biography to be displayed at the shows!

This is an opportunity to share information about yourself and your part in this play, like:
~Your Name
~Age or grade
~What part you play in the show
~How many years you've been a part of H.I.S. Players
~Other theater experience
~Something you like about being a part of the play
~Other personal interests you might have

Please remember to make the paragraph in third person (using "he" and "she" - not "I" or "me".)

And remember to respect the 100 word maximum!

The deadline to submit your biography is APRIL 2, 2018

Please email your work with "HIS Bio Board" in the subject line to k8talbot04@outlook.com
I will check your work and respond with any needed revisions.

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this play. It is exciting that we all get to be a part of this opportunity!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Talbot

Monday March 26

We had a great practice on Monday! The voice recordings went very well and sound wonderful! I'm excited to hear them during the show! Thank you sound guys and voices for your time and effort!

We are gearing up for another practice of "Prayer of the Patriot"!!!!

~The poster art is getting finished up soon! Be considering if you want to purchase a T-shirt! The design and details will be out as soon as it is available.

~Your Bios are due Monday April 2nd. Let's get them finished up and emailed to Mrs. Talbot!

~PROPS - NEEDED
 - an old looking hammer with a wooded handle
- a pair of crutches
- picture frame with sports decor around the edges 
- plastic gun from Gierachs (please bring it to practice when it is fixed)
- brown desk chair from Garlands (yes, we would like to use your chair)


After our last practice, one of the Kettlebrook pastors asked to speak with me. I need to share with you a few things that he discussed with me.

 We need to remember that the Church and the Seniors use the building permanently- we are there temporarily using the space.

 He expressed to me that the noise level in the hallway is too loud. If we (adults and students) continue to be loud, and disturb the Senior groups or the Church workers - we could loose our privilege to use the hallway.
I told him we would have a NEW PLAN. 1. We will only have up to 6 students in the hallway at a time. 2. Those in the hallway are to eat their snack standing up, and return to the sanctuary.

He also wanted me to remind each of you (adults and students) that when the church offices are open they could be having meetings, counseling, etc. Please keep in mind that the people attending could be having confidential conversations - allow them the right of way in the halls and privacy.

Thank you!

I am noticing that much of our practice time is going toward moving chairs, unloading the trailer, and setting up! I'm sure you are feeling that as well.

Now that many of us have been in the facility for at least a week or two, we could start moving the chairs and unloading the trailer BEFORE our meeting and devotional time!
If any of you are available to arrive by 12:30 PM for March 26th and April 2nd - please email me!
We need students to tape off and move the chairs, as well as students to unload the trailer. I will respond to you by email if we have enough students to arrive by 12:30 PM! Thank you!

FYI - April 9 through April 20 we begin practices at 12:30 PM instead of 1:00 PM and go until 5:00 PM instead of 4:30 PM.

REMEMBER to hold the performance week  OPEN April 23 through 28. Schedules and details are coming. 

Okay - lots of information THANK YOU for reading it! - here's the plan for Monday the 26th 

Act 1 Scene 1 - Office Workers 
Olivia, Genevieve, Seannan, Tim F. 

Act 1 Scene 2 (includes Come Ye Thankful People, Come Song) 
Katie G., Titus, Grant, Larkyn, Hannah 

Act 1 Scene 3 - Jonathan Edwards
Evan, Bobby, Noah, Hailey, Elisa 
 
Act 1 Scene 4 - George Washington
Jesse, Kenny, Anea, Caleb, (Josh please read for Peter Miller.)

Happy Days are here again (song)
Zeke, Evan, Bobby, Grant, Larkyn, Noah  

Comin' in on a wing and prayer (song)
Gideon, Micah, Zeke, Brianna 

CREW MEMBERS 

Stage Manager - Ella  (feeding lines during the four scenes)
Costumes - Katrina 
Hair Design - Maggie & Lydia 
Sound Tech.s - Tim G. & Jacob 
Video Recording - Jonathan 
 

Monday the 19th

Welcome back those of you who were at Nationals! I hope your week was fun and a good experience as you gloried God on the court or in the stands!

Here are the plans for Monday the 19th.

Remember we are now located at Kettlebrook Church (West Bend). This is the old North Pick n' Save building. 

Thank you to all of you students who worked so hard moving our props etc. out of the trailer, across the parking lot, and back again. I  am so thankful for your cooperative attitudes!  

NEWS for you! Read all about it:) 
The Threshold Incorporated (building next door) who oversees the parking lot asked us to move the trailer. Yes, closer - but pay attention! The trailer is now parked behind the building by the church's rear entrance. (No we will not park in back - continue to park your vehicles far out in front- thank you). Okay, the trailer is in the back, by the church door. Items will need to be brought through four single doorways as well as short hallways before entering the sanctuary. We can do this!  It will mean having door holders and select students to carry items carefully, quietly, and slowly through the doorways. We will be near the church offices and meeting rooms so quiet and respectful is key. Slowly and carefully is because the halls and doorways are narrower than what we did last week. Select students because a two way street with large items will be tricky and we can't cause traffic jams! 

Reminder - again we will need to work together to move the chairs back to create space. Painters tape will be used to mark where they need to go back. 

Who is coming and what are we doing???

CREW:

Tim G. - Sound 
Jacob - Sound 
Jonathan - Video recording 
Maggie & Lydia - Hair Design 
Katrina - Costumes 
Ella - Stage Manager 
Elisa & Titus - Props & Set 

PRACTICE: 

Brenton will be working with Tim G. and Jacob on the Voice Recordings. Please see NOTE at the bottom of this post. 

WORLD WAR 2 -
Aiden, Lydia, Zeke, Brianna, Micah, Kenny  

COLUMBINE - 
Anna, Hailey, Anea, Dominic, Tirzah, Paul 

9/11, Act 2 Scene 5 

Olivia, Tim F., Genevieve, and Seannan 

NOTE: There are certain students needed for voice recordings. I will email you the lines. They do not need to be memorized but read it/them over before we record! 
The * is to show that your name is mentioned more times in the lists.) 

Olivia - 3  recordings (prayer, scripture reading, ending prayer)
Gideon* - 3  recordings (all Civil War Battles) 
Josh* - 2 recordings (both Sheriff's conscience) 

Titus - FBI Report for Mississippi Burning Case  

Lydia* & Micah - Intercom at Columbine High School (in the email I will send the lines are split up for two high school students)

Josh* - Hand Held Radio Voice, 1 line 

Voicemails:

Katrina 
Maggie (Hair Design, there one short line I'd love for you to do!)
Anea 
Brianna 
Gideon*
Josh*
Ella (Stage Manager, there are four very short sentences I'd love for you to do!)
Dominic 
Lydia*
Hailey 
Noah  

(Please know that we are recording all the voicemails and do plan to use them all. If it becomes necessary some may be used.)

For those of you who are coming to help with the trailer, the set, and/or a short practice - you are encouraged to work your memorized lines in small groups, check in with costumes and hair.


 Looking forward to a great practice!

Jennie



 

Further Important News

 I hope you all have been enjoying this sunny day!

Here are the further notes I have about our  move!!!

- Director Jennie

PARKING-
When you arrive at Kettlebrook be sure to park the farthest out in the lot. (yes, you can park closer to the building than our trailer). Please save the closest spaces for the Senior Center, Kettlebrook, and other businesses. 

SENIOR CENTER -
Kettlebrook Church and the West Bend Senior Center are located in the same building! Be sure to be friendly, respectful, and quiet! They have various activities that they will be participating in in the lobby area right outside the sanctuary (where we will be practicing).

THE SANCTUARY (also called The Gathering Room)
This is the room we will be using for practices/dress rehearsals. There are no other rooms beside this one for our use.  We will NOT be using the church sound equipment! Do not wander around the building or touch items that do not belong to H.I.S. Players or yourself. We will not be using the stage!

RESTROOMS
We are to use the restrooms in the hallway - do not use any other or wander off in search of others. (The senior groups have restrooms near the front of the building but we will not be using those.) Please note: the church offices are near these restrooms.

SNACKS
NO food is allowed in the Sanctuary! We will allow snack breaks. Food will need to be eaten in the hallway by the restrooms! Remember to clean up after yourself, keep your voices down, and not clog the hallway. Please note: the church offices are at the end of this hallway.

TOMORROW
When you arrive you are to meet in the Sanctuary at 1:00PM!!!
Instructions and Directions will be given.
Then we will work together to unload the trailer.
And then we will get to practicing.
After practice we will work together to reload the trailer.

Important News for Monday the 12th

 Important News!

 Starting Monday the 12th 

H.I.S. Players is ready to change practice locations!

Kettlebrook Community Center (Kettlebrook Church)

  2378 West Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095

 

As learning this new location, giving announcements,  unloading the trailer, and setting up will take some time we plan to work three scenes. 

We do plan to put the set up. It will be brought in, given time to warm up, and then set up by Titus, Jesse, and Brenton.

Who is needed!

~Pilgrim Scene
 -Titus & Katie to practice the scene. Larkyn teach Hannah the Pilgrim step. Most likely will not run the whole scene but work on details with Bradford and Pilgrim Woman.

~Civil War
-Paul, Tim, Micah, Dominic, Katie, Tirzah, Hannah, Gideon (have your lines/actions memorized and go over the song and actions "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"

~ Vietnam
-Caleb, Titus, Elisa (have your lines memorized and review the actions you have worked on with Brenton)

~ Crew
- Jesse please come to help unload the trailer and work with Titus and Brenton to get the set backdrop up! Thank you! You might want to bring homework etc. for down time!

- Julia - Shoes - You might want to bring home work etc. for down time!

- Ella - Stage Manager - are you able to arrive before 1:00 PM to help learn the area? Please text me! Thank you!

- Katrina - Costumes (Hope you are feeling better! If there is a practice time it would be great to hear your Frances Willard speech:)

- Maggie & Lydia - Hair - continue to work with those who are listed above and spend time on organizing timing to get a plan together for hair that needs to be done 1. at home 2. before the show 3. during the show (Act 1/Act 2)

Arrive at Kettlebrook Church and BE SITTING IN THE SANCTUARY SEATS PROMPTLY AT 1:00 PM!!!  At time we will give instructions and have devotions before unloading the trailer!

More Information will be Posted Here Before Monday!

Prop List!!!

Office computer desks/tables 

small/med. bookshelf with removable shelves

water cooler

small file cabinet(s) – black preferred, at least one on wheels

A small modern Bible for a woman

artificial corn and other vegetables

Tools (1700s scene) tools with wooden handles

photos frames (one with sports around the edges)

Quill pen

Books (2001 Office Scenes)

Several newspapers – (please collect newspaper pages that don’t have large or colorful pictures)

Small table (2 – 3 ft., small coffee table)

Men’s sunglasses (1960s) 

 

Large (2, 3 or 4 inch) binders (solid colors)

 

Canteens, etc. (possibly Boy Scout gear)

 

Dog Tags

 

Wooden Toy Guns (or Plastic guns/water guns that can be painted) (World War 2, Vietnam)

Various office supplies (tape dispenser, stapler, trays/dividers, pencil cups, etc.)  

 

Men’s size 14 black dress shoes or boots

March 5th Practice

I am looking to practice many scenes on March 5th! It will be a busy practice but we will get a lot in before some of you are out of state for Nationals!!!

LINES MEMORIZED! NO SCRIPTS IN HAND DURING THE SCENE! 

9/11 Characters - The scenes I have selected to practice don't all run back to back! I would like the four of you to take a week off. Tim F. I understand you will also be off for Nationals. Please take the time to get to your lines down well - and brainstorm ideas for actions etc. (make sure you know the lines before yours (cue lines or sound)). After the week of Nationals I feel that we will have more props, we will run scenes in correct order, add sound effects, and maybe even  have the set up! All of these things effect your characters and will certainly be a big help!!! Thank you!

So, Who is Coming????

Those in  - - - -

The Pilgrim Scene
Jonathan Edwards Scene
Frances Willard Scene
Newspaper Scene
Mississippi Burning Case/Civil Rights Workers Scene
Columbine

Crew Members

Ella - Stage Manager
Maggie/Lydia - Hair
Titus/Elisa - Props
Julia - Shoes
Katrina - Costumes
Anea & Hailey will be at practice (continue with hats, etc.)
Jonathan - Video Taping 

Please be ON TIME or EARLY - BE ON TASK and ready to go! There is a lot to cover - your cooperation with being ready when called for a scene, costume try on, etc. will make this practice run smoothly! You CAN do it!!!

Thank you! I am looking forward to our practice!!!
-Director Jennie

Updated Prop List

Office computer desks/tables 

A desk chair on wheels
small/med. bookshelf with removable shelves

water cooler

small file cabinet(s) – black preferred, at least one on wheels

A cellphone (2001 style)

A Palm Pilot, or electronic toy that gives the appearance

A wheelchair (person’s height: 5 ft. 2 in.)

A small modern Bible for a woman

artificial corn and other vegetables

Tools (1700s scene)

A small wooden podium (needs wheels)

photos frames (one with sports around the edges)

Quill pen

Books (2001 Office Scenes)

Union flag
2 small drums (to be worn by the Civil War Drummer Boys) 

or 2 popcorn tins that can be painted and created into drums

Several newspapers – (please collect newspaper pages that don’t have large or colorful pictures)

Small table (2 – 3 ft., small coffee table)

High School Textbooks(1999)

Men’s sunglasses (1960s)

Olive Green/Olive Drab army bags (World War 2, Vietnam) various small /med. sizes

Leather/faux leather Bags or purses with shoulder strap (Civil War)

Canteens, etc. (possibly Boy Scout gear)

Dark colored tool belts

Dog Tags

Wooden Toy Guns (or Plastic guns/water guns that can be painted) (World War 2, Vietnam)
Various office supplies (tape dispenser, stapler, trays/dividers, pencil cups, etc.) 

Doc Martens size 9 ½ women’s shoes 

Men’s size 14 black dress shoes or boots