March will be a busy busy month for MTT

COSTUMES We will be getting all the costuming in place this month.

Parents are responsible for costume costs. Some costumes will be rented and some costumes will be ordered. As we get each group's costumes selected you will get the costume details in an email and this information will also be put in the group's folder on the Student Page.

SCRIPTS, CHOREOGRAPHY, & MUSIC

Now that the shows have been cast, scripts need adjusting. This takes time. I'll get out something asap for this weekend, and then (hopefully by next week), I'll get the full scripts out. Then... tag... you're it! You'll need to help your kiddo memorize their lines. As always, the choreography & music gets posted to the student page. Priority for me will be on the scripts first, then music.

LEARNING YOUR LINES!

Once you get your script, have fun! Begin creating your character and memorizing those lines! It's much easier to focus on your acting once you've memorized your lines.

TIPS:

1 - Say each line 5x (from memory). Then move to the next line and say it 5x.

2 - RUN LINES: Print an extra copy of your script and sharpie out your lines. Then read through the script and see if you remember what you say!

The Videos and Photographs from the January Production are available for you to download.

For the video click on the link, decide the resolution you want, and download the show!

For the photos click and download...

JANUARY 15, 2022

12;00: Disney Dazzle, A Frozen Tale, Improv, & Just Villains

Show 1 Video

Show 1 Photos

7 PM SHOW: Adventures in Neverland

Show 2 Video

Show 2 Photos

Feel free to share your video with friends and family! My request is that you do not post it on YouTube. Thanks, Catherine.

The Production Fee of $145 per student is due on March 15.

Your card will be charged the Production Fee of $145 per child on March 15,

If you would like the fee divided into two payments (Mar and Apr) or three payments (Mar, Apr, May) just email Donna and she will take care of that for you.

Are you asking yourself, Why $145? Well, the cost of putting on a production is very expensive. In order to do this everyone shares in the cost.

Here is a list of just some of the things the Production fee will be going toward:

• Theatre Rental ($10,000)
• Tech Crew ($6000)
• Backdrops ($2200)
• Videographer & Cast Photos ($750)

Congratulations to everyone who auditioned! Casting will be posted to the student folder by Thursday afternoon. Please keep an open mind... your kiddo will fall in love with the role they were cast in as they learn what it means in rehearsal!

Our Broadway Production Troupe (Wonka Jr.) is the one class where we cast the show "legit" or what that means is we run out of roles to play long before we run out of talented students. There were 29 kids who auditioned for 19 roles. Ugh. Please prepare your kiddo to be anything... including one of our awesome Oompa-Loompas. They sing and dance some very entertaining songs!!

"May your troubles be less and your blessings be more...

And nothing but happiness come through your door." (Irish proverb)

I have that Irish saying hanging up this month as part of our March decorations. Every time I read it I think, "If only!" Truth is, even on the best days challenges arise. While I don't wish for challenges, I do like who I become as I face them. (I should say, after I've faced them... a long time after.) I become more. Ironically, I become more as I face those troubles... and me being "more" is a blessing! When I look back and compare who I am now to my teen years.... whew! I'm more patient. More understanding. More able to pivot to face an obstacle. More likely to reach out for help. More compassionate. More of a blessing to everyone around me.

Perhaps it should read:

"May you face your troubles bravely, with blessings in store...

And happiness and joy will still find your door."

May you bravely face whatever is troubling you this month.

Catherine