Rehearsal Week 1 - November 30th - December 3rd

Monday 30th November - Unit's 1 & 2; including the extra Munchkins
--> Alyssa Hopkins, Theresa McCloskey & Maddie Masi

Tuesday 1st Dec. - Unit 3, Unit 4 & Unit 5 -> No Toto, no Munchkins

Wednesday 2nd Dec. - Unit 6, Unit 7 & Unit 8 -> All Winkies (who will be the Poppies in Unit 6) ***Rehearsal will not be on the stage, but in Room 404 - Meet Ms. Hall in the HS Cafeteria after school and we'll walk there together.***

Thursday 3rd Dec. - Unit 9, Unit 10, Unit 11 & Unit 12

Saturday 5th Dec. - Mask Workshop 10am - 3pm

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

~Ms. Hall

Diction & Projection

*Diction is a very important part of an Actors job. This tongue twister can be said to help with diction.

~You should say it slowly at first, making sure you enunciate every part clearly. After you are familiar with it you can speed it up. Speeding it up is the second level of diction "training", making sure you can speak CLEARLY and at a good speed!

I had a Hippopotamus
I kept him in a shed
I fed him up on vitamins (said like vih-tah-mins)
And vegetable bread (said like veg-ah-tah-bull)
Lest he should be affected
By depression or the dumps
By Hippopotameasles
Or Hippopotamumps!


*Projection is also a very important part of an Actors job. You should practice projecting - when and where it will not bother others, PROJECTING IS NOT YELLING. Use your diaphragm the way you would if you were singing. You can use this tongue twister, or your lines. Perhaps you practice in a large room in your house, with someone listening to you on the opposite side of the room, making sure they can hear everything you say - and that it is said clearly.

Remember when you are performing, you want everyone in that very large auditorium to be able to hear you!!!

:o)

A little bit about our production!

L. Frank Baum's book "The Wizard of Oz" has inspired many adaptations, both for the stage and screen. The text for this particular theatrical adaptation is more like Mr. Baum's original novel than the popular film starring Judy Garland. And, unlike the film, this production is not a musical.

Because this story is so well known, and loved, I set myself - as Director - the challenge of making our production an enjoyable, educational, fun filled and unique one! We will work together, cast and crew, to bring you an adventure full of surprises into the land of Oz.

As a little teaser, I will say this, we will be using puppetry, masks and some other stylized surprises in our production.

Let the good times roll!!!

We hope to see you in our audience!!!

~Ms. Hall

Answers to a few questions.

1. The mask workshop is not mandatory. If you can not make it, you can't make it, please just let me know!

2. REHEARSALS: Not everyone is called to every rehearsal.

• Every Sunday night I will post a specific rehearsal schedule for that week. This same schedule will be put up outside the main office in school on Monday morning.
• SPORTS --> those who are involved in a sport have (hopefully) already let me know, and I will do my best not to schedule those kids during basketball games etc. However, I can not promise that things won't overlap from time to time.
• Munchkins/Winkies/Soldiers - I will work out who will be in each of the scenes where it says "Some Munchkins" and the like, so that everyone is in more than once scene. I will notify everyone once I have done this.
• Christmas Vacation ... I have been notified that some students are going away for the Holiday and will not be able to attend some rehearsals. Thank you. If you are going away and haven't yet let me know, please do so soon, so I can schedule rehearsals accordingly.

***If you have not yet handed in your Parent/Student Contract, please bring it in on Monday the 30th of November - if you're not called to rehearsal that afternoon you may leave it in the Main Office and I will collect it.

Thanks.

More soon! Happy Thanksgiving!!!

~Ms. Hall

Rehearsal Units

Unit # "Unit Title" --> Who's in the unit.

Unit 1 "Dorothy's run in with a Tornado." --> Dorothy & Toto

Unit 2 "Dorothy's introduction to Oz." --> Dorothy, Toto, Boq, Zoq, Melinda, Munchkins

Unit 3 "Dorothy meets the Scarecrow." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, (Some Munchkins)

Unit 4 "Dorothy et. al. meets the Tin Man." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, (Some Munchkins)

Unit 5 "Dorothy et. al. meets the Lion." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, (Some Munchkins)

Unit 6 "The encounter with the Poppies." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Winkies

Unit 7 "Dorothy & gang continue on their journey to the Emerald City." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrwo, Tin Man, Lion

Unit 8 "Jade and Verdo talk." --> Jade and Verdo

Unit 9 "Dorothy and gang try to see the Wizard." --> Jade, Verdo, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion

Unit 10 "Scarecrow asks the Wizard for brains." --> Scarecrow, Verdo, Wizard

Unit 11 "Tin Man asks the Wizard for a heart." --> Tin Man, Verdo, Wizard

Unit 12 "Lion asks the Wizard for courage." --> Lion, Verdo, Wizard

Unit 13 "Dorothy asks the Wizard to send her back to Kansas." --> Dorothy, Toto, Lion, Verdo, Wizard

Unit 14 "Dorothy and gang must kill the Wicked Witch for their wishes to be granted." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Jade, Verdo

Unit 15 "We meet the Wicked Witch of the West." --> Belinda, Inky, Slinky, Blinky, Winkle, Wonkle (Some Winkies)

Unit 16 "Dorothy is tricked by Belinda." --> Belinda, Inky, Slinky, Blinky, Winkle, Wonkle, Dorothy, Toto, (Some Winkies)

Unit 17 "Belinda traps the Scarecrow, Tin Man & Lion." --> Belinda, Inky, Slinky, Blinky, Winkle, Wonkle, Amber, Topaz, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, (Some Winkies)

Unit 18 "Dorothy denies Belinda of the silver shoes." --> Same as Unit 17

Unit 19 "Dorothy almost gives up." --> Dorothy, Toto, Amber, Topaz, Winkle, Wonkle, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, (Some Winkies)

Unit 20 "Dorothy defeats Belinda." --> Same as Unit 17

Unit 21 "Dorothy gets the Golden Cap." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Winkies, Inky, Slinky, Blinky

Unit 22 "Jade teases Verdo." --> Jade and Verdo

Unit 23 "Dorthoy and gang return to the Emerald City." --> Jade, Verdo, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Wizard

Unit 24 "Dorothy and gang discover the Wizard isn't a real wizard." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Wizard

Unit 25 "The Wizard gives the Scarecrow brains." --> Wizard, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion

Unit 26 "The Wizard gives the Tin Man a heart." --> Wizard, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion

Unit 27 "The Wizard gives the Lion courage." --> Wizard, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion

Unit 28 "The Wizard is unable to help Dorothy return to Kansas." --> Wizard, Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion

Unit 29 "The Golden Cap and Glinda help Dorothy return to Kansas." --> Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Wizard, Jade, Verdo, Ruby, Garnet, Soldiers 1 & 2, Glinda

Greenville Middle School Play Rules

1) COMMITMENT! Don't take on this show if you can't see it through to the end - the production weekend.

2) KEEP UP GOOD GRADES! Your first responsibility is to be a good student; so don't fall behind in your studies.

3) REGULARLY check the GMS Play Bulletin Board (in the Main Office) to note when YOU are called for rehearsal, and come only when you are scheduled. *3 Un-excused absences and you can’t perform.

4) BE PROMPT & PREPARED - “Five minutes early is on time.” Arrive at rehearsals on time, and be prepared to work. *You should have your script, a pencil, your journal and the appropriate clothes/shoes for rehearsal every time.

5) PAY ATTENTION! Listen attentively and quietly. Learn your part. Remember we learn from one another and count on support from each other. Always be respectful and supportive of everyone involved.

6) Request permission to leave rehearsals for restroom, telephone, etc. We must know where you are at all times, so YOU MUST sign out, obtain a pass to leave rehearsals.

7) LIMIT FOOD OR DRINK during rehearsal. Water is the only thing allowed in the auditorium – in a sports/water bottle that is closeable!

8) BE PROFESSIONAL – Know your character. Know your lines. Know your blocking. Be respectful at all times. Be creative. Have fun!

9) BE CONSIDERATE – Pay close attention to ALL direction. If you have questions/comments please wait for an appropriate time ask, and the appropriate person to speak with.

10) Remember a play is not our reality and it is not “pretend,” it is a team effort to create “another reality” we want to share with an audience!

HAVE FUN HAVE FUN HAVE FUN!!!!!

Overall Rehearsal Schedule

These are our projected rehearsal dates.

Not everyone is called to every rehearsal; students should check the in school call board and our blog, every week to see when they are called that week.

‘The Wizard of OZ’ Rehearsal Schedule

Monday – Thursday 2:50 – 4:10pm, unless otherwise indicated.

Friday / Saturday Dates & Time TBD

*Green indicates a possible rehearsal.

*Purple indicates our tech week.

Rehearsal Space – HS Stage, unless otherwise notified

~Our technical week is when it all comes together, these are very important rehearsals!

Monday 23rd November - 1st Rehearsal Full Company
Tuesday 24th November - 2nd Rehearsal Full Company 2:50-5pm
Monday 30th November
Tuesday 1st December
Wednesday 2nd December
Thursday 3rd December
*Friday 4th December
Saturday 5th December – MASK WORKSHOP w/Full Company 10am - 4pm
Monday 7th December
Tuesday 8th December
Wednesday 9th December
Thursday 10th December
*Friday 11th December
*Saturday 12th December – MASK WORKSHOP Cont./Rehearsal
Monday 14th December
Tuesday 15th December
Wednesday 16th December
Thursday 17th December
*Friday 18th December
*Saturday 19th December
Monday 21st December
Tuesday 22nd December
Wednesday 23rd December
***Possible Dates Over Christmas Break - Monday 28th – Wednesday 30th December & Friday or Saturday 1st or 2nd January
Monday 4th January
Tuesday 5th January
Wednesday 6th January
Thursday 7th January
*Friday 8th January
Saturday 9th January – Set Work / Rehearsal
Monday 11th January
Tuesday 12th January
Wednesday 13th January
Thursday 14th January
*Friday 15th January
Saturday 16th January – Set Work / Rehearsal
*January 19th – 28th will be Evening or extended after school rehearsals - T.B.D.
~Monday 18th January – School’s a ½ Day so Rehearsal is TBD
Tuesday 19th January
Wednesday 20th January
Thursday 21st January
Friday 22nd January
Saturday 23rd January

Monday 25th January – Tech Rehearsal FULL COMPANY
Tuesday 26th January – Tech Rehearsal FULL COMPANY
Wednesday 27th January – Tech Rehearsal FULL COMPANY

*Jan. 271h - Hopeful Day Time Understudy Performance for 5th GradersThursday 28th
January – Dress Rehearsal FULL COMPANY

Friday 29th Performance 7pm Call Time 5pm FULL COMPANY
Saturday 30th Performance 7pm Call Time 5pm FULL COMPANY

Sunday 31st – Show Snow Date - 2pm w/ 12pm Call Time

Our Production

L. Frank Baum's
"The Wizard of Oz" Adapted by Anne Coulter Martens
Directed by Margaret E. Hall
Assisted by Kris Raskopf
Costume Designer: Jennifer Raskopf

Set Desinger: Fred Raskopf

Props Designer:

Stage Manager:

Assistant Stage Manager(s):

@The Greenville High School Auditorium
January 29th & 30th 2010
7pm Performances

*Snow Date January 31st @2pm - only if we get snowed out on the 29th or 30th.

Our Stellar Cast:
Dorothy - Zoe Rudloff

Toto - Katie Herron

Scarecrow - James Herbstritt

Tin Woodman - Parker Chase

Cowardly Lion - Anna Kelly

The Wizard of Oz - Sean McAneny

Jade - Caroline Bobrick

Verdo - Bryan Drossel

Belinda (Wicked Witch of the West) - Julianna Rauf

Melinda (Good Witch of the North) - Caitlin Hopkins

Glinda (Good Witch of the South) - Olivia McAneny

Inky - Emily Statham

Slinky - Abby Duker

Blinky - Sophie Connor

Zoq - Taylor Antonelli

Boq - Brandon Johnson

Amber - Urja Bhatia

Topaz - Chenoa Cox

Winkle - Kyle Schultze

Wonkle - Nick Dwarika

Ruby - Bailey Licata

Garnet - Caroline Lewis

Glinda's Soldier #1 - Brittany Lupinos

Glinda's Soldier #2 - Rachel Coe-Scharff

Munchkins - Theresa McCloskey, Alyssa Hopkins & Maddie Masi

Winkies - Joseph Andreone, Jacquelynn Hicks, Ashley Gifford, Taylor Lee, Jocelyn Custer & Isabella Panio

First Edition Art Work

Meeting the Cowardly Lion

Dorothy Melting the Wicked Witch of the West

Original Title Page

Pictures from the First Edition of the Book

Illustrations by W. W. Denslow