Production is just around the corner. Take the time now to review the PRODUCTION PACKET, and organize your costumes and accessories. 

You will find all that information on the Student Page of the website.

Here are some suggestions to help make everything run smoothly: 

• If this is your first time performing at the California Performing Arts Escondido you might want to take a drive out there to check out the area and find the parking and theatre.  I remember the first time I went out there for a performance I got lost.
• Download the MTT APP. During rehearsals, Miss Catherine will use the APP to make you aware of anything that may have come up at the theatre that would change the schedule. 
• A couple of days before the theatre rehearsals, go over all your costumes and accessories with your checklist. If you are missing something you'll still have time to get it.

Classes on May 20 & 21  will be a kind of cast party where students and teachers can talk about the Production, share stories, watch videos of the production,  and more. Don't miss these classes they will be very fun.

Want to see what goes on "Behind the Scenes"?  Now is your chance!

Help Miss Catherine backstage during the rehearsals and production.

Miss Catherine is putting together a "backstage team" to work on a variety of jobs. 

Text or email Miss Catherine to learn what those jobs are. There might be one you'd like to volunteer for. (858) 822 - 9647

Miss Donna would love to have pictures from the rehearsals and from production day to be used in future newsletters, and flyers, on the website, and on social media. 

Students' names will not be used.

Here is how you can help.

1.  If you take a picture of your child at the theatre in costume or a group in costume you can text it to Donna at 858-231-1170. These pictures can be candid or posed.
2. If you are working backstage we need "behind the scenes" pictures. If any parent volunteering to work backstage would like the job of "backstage photographer" let Miss Catherine know.  You don't have to have a DSLR Camera or fast lens. You can use your phone. The newer iPhones do a great job in low-light situations. However, if you do have a DSLR and fast lens that would be great.  These pictures can be posed, but for the most part, we are looking for candid shots. 
3. If there is a parent that signs up for this, please contact Miss Donna and she will give you some ideas on how to approach this task. Miss Donna 858-231-1170

Miss Catherine has so much scheduled for the summer, Camps, Shows, Workshop!!!

From TOTS to TEENS, from BEGINNER to ADVANCED there is something for everyone.

Register today, some classes are almost full!

Miss Catherine is putting together a new, exciting Membership Program. 

This membership program will offer parents:

1. Savings
2. Early registration
3. Discounts on studio workshops
4. and more!

Details on the new membership will be out in June.

I love the process kids go through to go onstage.  

They learn so much about life!!  

First, they had a thought, "I'd like to perform onstage."  So they acted on it, and you, their lovely parent put them in our classes.  They auditioned, learned their role, memorized their lines, dressed for the part.  And now, very likely they are nervous! They will face their fear and find success at the end of it.  Very likely they will discover things that will make the next round go better and so they will learn from this experience and be even better next round.

Isn't this what we want our kids to be like as they grow into adults?!  

(The best thing you can do to help your kiddos feel prepared is to run lines with them every day!

I'm super excited for next week as we head to the theatre!

Catherine : )