Audition Announcements for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
In order of appearance:
Feste - Kyle C.
Orsino, Duke of Illyria - Evan
Fabian - Cadance
Captain - Keianna
Viola - Arielle
Sebastian - Mark
Malvolio - Kyle T.
Olivia - Sara
Maria - Serena
Sir Toby Belch - Damien
Sir Andrew Aguecheek - Adrian
Antonio - Alberto
Ladies in Waiting - Poorvi and Charlotte
Narrators and boating crew - Ms. Chang's Grade 4's and 5's
Grade 3
We are attempting to finish choreography for our dance. Things are coming along. Picture day interrupted our schedule a little, but we are able to arrive on count and remember out steps! Good job everyone.
Grades 6,7,8
We have taken a deeper look at Feste, Shakespeare's Wise Fool on Monday. Our realization is that Feste does more than add comic relief - he is a guide of sorts, an advisor if you will, a wise fool who knows more than we think.
We began blocking of Twelfh Night, but must focus more in order to get through this sooner.
Wednesday, we have almost completed blocking for our part in the Christmas pageant.
Costume requests will be going home shortly.
Grades 1 and 2
In order to truly deliver our Christmas song, we are also trying to train our voices a little. Singing scales, while working on tone, pitch, melody, breathing, rhythm, singing in unison, and clarity of delivery are all in progress.
Children must realize that singing louder does not mean yelling. That's when we lose the melody.
We have also rehearsed our grand entrance onto stage, which is taking more time than anticipated.
Grades 4 and 5
Tests have been marked and will be returned on Monday. I am NOT pleased!
We are going over Twelfth Night for Kids AGAIN! We have gone over the answers in class. Pay attention! Read your notes! Study my links! You will ALL have a re-test on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, in class.
Your tests must be signed and returned by Wednesday!
You will not recieve a script until you receive a mark of 85% or higher.
JK B (Mrs. P)
We have added more actions to our Christmas presentation. Thank you Anastasia for your fantastic contribution! Otherwise we are getting used to our positions, our song, our bowing in unison, and following the director.
Remember that on stage we do not move from our spots for this song. Your actions are to be done in your spot. Please stay focused.
JK A (Ms. H)
On Monday we all took turns playing a game of direction. Many chidren do not know the meaning of "on", "in front", "behind", "beside", "underneath", etc. so we practised this with a chair. Everyone was able to direct and to be directed.
On Wednesday we focused again on becoming animals that are quiet. It is important to stay on stage and move where the shepherds want you to move.
Rule Review:
No running around.
Stay in character.
Be quiet.
Baa on cue.
Do not touch anyone.
Sleep on your hands when directed.
SK's (Ms. M.)
We have some roles cast and other yet to be cast based on performances I see in class.
We are rehearsing for both our grand entrance and our Christmas play.
Remember when to "Baaa". It must be on cue!
Our grand entrance must be faster, and we will continue doing this until we have mastered it.
Costume notices will be going home shortly.
JK B/SK (Ms. G)
All children have a specific role for the Christmas pageant. It is very important that we remember our formation and order. We need to act very quickly for both parts, and although this is coming along, we must continue to rehearse.
We could spend some time on other fun dramatic things, if we didn't have to wait for the same people to be quiet. Parents, please tell your children that on stage we won't have time to think, and listening now, means we will be ready to perform when performance day arrives.
Best regards,
Mrs. M. Deras
mderas@stjudesacademy.com
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