Wakeland Theatre

Questions to ask Yourself during Rehearsal

DaL Company Packet

Thank you to everyone who auditioned/interviewed to be a part of our UIL company this year. This was a very difficult show to cast and that is a credit to all of you and your incredible talent. Thank you for wanting to be a part of this show. I only wish I could have cast all of you.

Dancing at Lughnasa Company

The 2014-2015 UIL One Act Play is Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel. A link to the audition/tech application is below. Please click on the link and read all of the information. Auditions begin on January 26th. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Howe or Mrs. Leffel.

Audition/Tech Packet OAP 2015

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If you take 34 cast members, 20 crew members, four directors, six weeks of rehearsals, five Saturday shop calls, 20 gallons of paint, oodles of costumes, and five scenic locations, and add them all together, you get Wakeland High School Theatre Department’s production of “Cinderella.” The theatre department has been hard at work this school year in order to put on a great show.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 1957 movie musical was originally written for television and starred Julie Andrews in the title role. There have been two additional television adaptations; the 1965 version starring Leslie Anne Warren and the 1997 version starring Brandy with Whitney Houston as the Fairy Godmother. The musical has been staged on Broadway numerous times, the most recent production having just closed on Broadway is still out on tour. Wakeland High School is producing the original version of the musical.  play was adapted into the musical WHS is performing. The show features music by Richard Rodgers, with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.

“’Cinderella’ is the fairy tale that has filled every little girls’ head since childhood, reminding them of dreams and seemingly magical impossibilities coming true.” says junior Summer Perrin, who is proudly portraying the title character.  Junior Mason Doerr, who plays Prince Christopher, says “This show is something for everyone to enjoy. Families can come and be blown away by the magic of live theatre”.

Show times are as follows:
Thurs., Jan. 15 – 7:00PM
Fri., Jan. 16 – 7:00PM
Sat., Jan. 17 – 7:00PM
Thurs., Jan. 22 – 7:00PM
Sat., Jan. 24 – 7:00PM
Sun., Jan. 25 – 2:00PM

$15 for adults, $10 dollars for students and seniors, and $1 for children 5 and under.
Tickets will also be available at the door pending availability.

So join Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Prince Christopher and many more as they share the story of one of our most beloved fairy tales.

Some of you had mentioned you wanted to do your shopping for our angel over the break. Please bring all gifts to rehearsal on Monday, Dec 1st.

The following items have currently been donated: socks, 1 pair of shoes, 1 hoodie

See post below for other items our Angel needs. Thank you!

This Holiday Season, ITS/Drama Club is sponsoring one of Frisco ISD’s angels. The district would like all angels to be “complete”, meaning their needs are fulfilled as well as a wish. All gifts are due by this Friday, November 21st.

Here is our Angel’s information:

Angel #: 517-1064

Age: 13- Male

Pants size: 29-30 junior

Shirt size: Medium- junior

Underwear size: Medium

Shoe size: 10 mens

Coat size: Medium- junior

Need: Pajamas, jackets, underwear, shoes, jeans, t-shirts, socks (Nike socks), winter coat, warm jackets (cotton jackets)

Wish: Games for PS3 (age appropriate), hoodies, heads sets

Notes: Please send unwrapped gifts in a bag with the ANGEL NUMBER on the bag.

Thank you!!!!

There will be NO SHOP CALL this weekend for Cinderella. Thank you.

A list of those who have not turned in their Cinderella company paperwork is on the Cinderella page. Please check to see if your name is on it. If paperwork is not received by tomorrow, Nov. 6th, we will begin assigning demerits for each day it is late. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Howe or Mrs. Leffel. Thank you.

If you are a member of the 2014/2015 Wakeland High School Drama Club and/or I.T.S. chapter, please fill out the survey linked below! This questionnaire is for anyone interested in the Big/Little program!

Deadline to complete is 4:30PM on Friday, October 31st!

2014/2015 Big/Little Questionnaire

Thanks!

Your I.T.S Executive Board

We have posted two new items to the Cinderella page – Company paperwork and a Rehearsal schedule for the month of October. If you are involved in our production of Cinderella, please be sure to look through these items. In addition, the parent meeting for all company members has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00pm.

Our first read through for Cinderella is tomorrow, Oct 14th, after school in the theatre room. Crew does not need to attend. We had originally planned to have a parent meeting following the rehearsal, but due to conflicts, we are rescheduling that meeting. Information for the Mandatory company parent meeting will be posted later this week. Thank you.

The company list for Cinderella has been posted on our Cinderella page. Information about our first rehearsal can be found there as well.