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

H.I.S. Players Biography Board

It is time to write your bios!!!
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

Nationals

Hi Everyone!

Below is a list of those who are going to Nationals and therefor will not be at practice on March 12th according to their audition forms.

 If something is incorrect please EMAIL me!!!

Thanks much!

Jonathan Kahrs

Noah Kahrs

Zeke Weimer

Tim Fisher

Joshua Riemer

Anna Weimer

Lydia Weimer

Hannah Riemer

Monday the 26th

The Game Plan for Monday the 26th! 

Below are the scenes we will be working!

Act1 Scene 4 - George Washington Scene
Act 2 Scene 1 - WWII Scene
Act 2 Scene 5 - 9/11 Scene

Lines are to be memorized! Scripts will not be in hand while running the scene - time will be given to take notes!

CREW MEMBERS
-Maggie, Lydia - hair (please work on the characters in the scenes above and show me during practice, thank you!)
-Anea, Genevieve - hats/accessories
-Katrina - costumes

The Game Plan for March 5th (more details to be added)
Columbine Scene
Frances Willard  Scene
Jonathan Edwards Scene
Mississippi Burning Case  Scene

Remember to bring 
-script
-water bottle
-snack (no nuts)
-quiet activity such as a book or homework

Looking forward to Monday!
Please look over the prop list and contact me or bring the items in!!!

-Director Jennie

Please Help Find These Props!!!

Office computer desks

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

 wrist watches (2 woman’s and 1 men’s)

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

3 Bibles (Civil War, World War 2, and Modern)

Basket with handles (pilgrim scene)

artificial corn and other vegetables

Tools (1700s scene)

Broom (wooden handle, natural color) 

A small wooden podium (needs wheels)

photos frames

Quill pen

Books (2001 Office Scenes)

Can of diet coke, empty

Union cap & Confederate Cap

Union flag & Confederate 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)

A wooden trunk with a flat top

Baseball mitt (1920s)

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

Stuffed chair (small, lightweight) (1940s)

3 High School Backpacks (1999)

High School Textbooks(1999)

Men’s sunglasses (1960s)

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

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

Canteens, etc. (possibly Boy Scout gear)

Dark colored tool belts

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

Monday the 19th Game plan

Hello Everyone, Hope you all are having a great Week!

Line Memorization

*When you come to practice on Monday, ALL LINES SHOULD BE MEMORIZED!!! It is extremely important that we are off book.

*If by chance that you forget a line, Call out “LINE” and the stage manager will read it to you. Then pick up exactly where you left off.

*Try your best not to stutter or stammer when you forget, just say “LINE” this will save time for the directors and the practice as a whole. 

Volume!!!!!!

*I could never stress this enough!!! PRACTICE  being loud at home!

*It is your job as a performer that you are Loud and Clear!!!!!

KNOW: If you are not loud enough, The Leaders will stop you mid scene to inform you that we can’t hear you! 

Office Workers in the 9/11 Scenes you get a break! 

Enjoy a week off! Work your lines!!!

Who needs to come on Monday the 19th?

*ALL in Mississippi Burning  

*ALL in Civil War

 AND

 

Singular Character Coaching

This Week we will be doing something a little different. We will be selecting students to come regardless of what scene you are in for some one on one coaching. These students should be prepared to be working on: volume, inflection, and emotion in the dialogue/speeches. 

Caleb Gierach

Katrina Yogerst

Elisa Yogerst

Plus those for the scenes listed above!

                           

CREW MEMBERS

Stage Manager (Ella)

Hair (Maggie, Lydia) – I will be checking in with you during the practice time. (You will have Katie, Hannah, Tirzah, Elisa, and Katrina on Monday. I would like to see their hair done in the styles you have for them and also see what your plans are if they play more than one character. )

Props (Elisa)

Shoes (Julia)

Costumes (Katrina)

Videographer (Jonathan) 

See you on Monday!!!

Director Jennie 

Feb. 12 Practice

Greetings!!! 

We have 4 scenes to work on tomorrow! Plan to read/discuss your character sheets, learn and record your entrances and exits, and act out the scene(s)!

 

Feb 12th  - (These scenes have been listed on the blog for practice on the 12th - no changes have been made!)

~Office Worker, Micheals
~Pilgrims (Act 1 Scene 2)
~Newspaper Scene (Act 1 Scene 7)*
~World War 2 (Act 2 Scene 1)
~Columbine (Act 2 Scene 4) 

CREW MEMBERS NEEDED:

~Stage Manger 

~Hair

~Costumes

 

*Newspaper Scene Lines will be assigned tomorrow and two weeks will be given to memorize! The lines are all included in the script however, some will be divided between actors.  New script pages will be given! 

Please Note: Each scene tomorrow has either dance or choreography involved! At this time we will walk through the basic plans for each song but another practice or more will be given to arrange the actions/movement with the music. 

Remember!

-Bring a snack (no nuts please) - bring a water bottle

-Always wash your hands!

-Bring homework or a quiet activity to do during downtime!

-have a pencil and highlighter ready to use  

 

Looking forward to a fun and productive practice! 

Director Jennie  

updated prop list

Please bring in these items or email/text me pictures.

I will get back to you, however, I may need time to decide on some items before having you bring them to practice. Some items may have been offered but I left them on the list so I can get the best option.

Thank you!!!
Director Jennie

3 desks (small, lightweight, office look)
small/med. bookshelf with removable shelves 
Tabletop balance scale (can be decorative but needs to work) 

water cooler

small file cabinet(s) – black preferred

A cellphone (2001 style)

A Briefcase for a woman

A Palm Pilot

 wrist watches (2 woman’s and 1 men’s)

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

A desk chair on wheels

3 Bibles (Civil War, World War 2, and Modern)

Baskets with handles (pilgrim scene)

artificial corn and other vegetables

A leather journal 

Tools (1700s scene)
Broom (wooden handle, natural color) 

A small podium (also necessary for scene 6)

photos frames

Quill pen and ink well

Books (2001 Office Scene)

Can of diet coke, empty

Union cap

Union flag

Confederate cap

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

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

A wooden trunk with a flat top

Baseball mitt

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

Stuffed chair (small, lightweight) (1940s)

Backpacks (1999)

Textbooks(1999)

Men’s sunglasses (1960s)

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

Leather Bags with shoulder strap (Civil War)

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

Devotional Sign Up

Hi Everyone!

Mrs. Strehlow tells me that the devotional sign up for Feb. 12th is OPEN!!!

Please, if you haven't signed up already, I encourage you to take this opportunity!!!

Either let her know tomorrow (if you're at practice) or contact her by phone - 262-416-7279

Thanks!

Director Jennie