March 22, 2018
Dear Wozians and Families:
Oh spring is in the air, and we’re all ready for a break, but still some opportunities to get together this weekend and next week!

Friday rehearsal 3/23:  Specifically calling Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion for rehearsal.  All other actors are welcome to attend if you’d like some "one on one" time with the directors to rehearse specific parts.  We’d love to see you!  Please reply to this email if you are planning on attending.

Saturday 3/24:  All Hands on deck for set painting and prop building this Saturday 10am to 4pm!  (See specific info below)

Mon 3/26 and Tues 3/27 - No rehearsal scheduled, but we may still be working on painting sets throughout the week.  Please reply to this email if you’re available to help, and well also send out more information. 

Plan ahead:  We are ADDING a costume fitting day on Saturday, April 7.  Actors will be called in groups based on character.  We will send out specific windows of times when we learn more from our costumer. 

Date: March 24th, at regular rehearsal space (901 Front street)
Time:  10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Supplies will be provided but please bring any glue guns, scissors, paint brushes etc. that may be useful en masse.  (Remember to wear your paint clothes)
We will be toiling through the lunch hour so lets pot luck it!! Bring a food that you and yours can eat and share .

We hope many of you can make it. There's something so rewarding about sitting in the audience and seeing things you've put care into and created  on stage...including your kids. 😊


WISH LIST!
Below is a list of props that we are hoping some of you may have in your possession and be willing to loan or donate.
We may need to paint some Items to fit with our sepia scale , (think 1930s film and photos in tones of umber, dull brownish colors), in the opening scenes. For some things we could use washable tempera paints so the items can be restored to their former glory.

Vintage cruiser bike (preferably in dull tones of color)
Large Vintage milk Can
Industrial
Rake
Old wooden ladder
Various Items of Farm Equipment...Bucket, Ladder, Horse tack, saddle, wash board and bin...etc
Metal
 Funnel
Hog
 Pail
Wooden crates
Baskets that are small dog size

Thank you!
Jeanie and Lynne

March 4 - Tickets on sale tomorrow at https://wizardofozcenterstage.bpt.me

Great work today everyone!   There are a lot of fine acting choices being made!   Please take the time to get “off book” for scenes already blocked so that we can explore characters further!   Also please review music and choreography.  Let us know if we you need additional tools to practice at home. 

In other exciting news - tickets for Wizard of Oz will be available starting tomorrow, March 5th!  Tickets can be purchased online at https://wizardofozcenterstage.bpt.me.

Tell your friends and family!   We’re attaching a pdf of the show poster you can print or forward to friends.  We’ll also have hard copies of the poster you can pick up at a rehearsal.  In addition we are printing business card size handouts which list the dates for the Emerald and Ruby casts.  Be sure to let your

 friends and family know which cast you are in!

Thanks for all the good work!

Sincerely,

Jeanie and Lynne

March 4, 2018  Parent ads and sponsorship info!

Dear WOZ Parents - please see Ileane’s information below.  We have added all parents’ emails listed on our original audition forms in hopes of distributing information more widely.  If you receive this and don’t want to be included in additional emails, just reply and let us know!   We’ll be sending out information about ticket sales later today!

Sincerely,

Jeanie and Lynne

Dear Cast Parents,

 

 

Attached you will find  information about purchasing Best Wishes ads in the program to support your actors. They really enjoy seeing their own special best wishes add.

We also have several levels of sponsorship opportunities available that would allow you to get your business’ information in front of over 1500 audience members coming from across the Front Range. Both types of ads are due to Ileane (ifolson@comcast.net) by  Sunday, 4/8/18.

 

Please remember that the Best Wishes adds are 1/8 of a page. Here are a couple of examples from previous programs

 

Shawna

You have always been a star in our eyes

We are so excited to watch you shine as the Red Queen!

Love, 

Mom, Dad, Johnny and Krissie

 

 

 

Alexander

We could not be more proud to 

see you flying over Neverland,

Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Bobbi

 

 

Michael

Break a Leg!

We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next

Grandpa Elliott, Sara and Heather

Purchase Ads to Recognize your Actor

or Sponsorships for The Wizard of Oz!

Best Wishes Ads - $25 (1/8 page) - Parents, family members and friends may purchase an 1/8 page in the program for a performer in The Wizard of Oz! This is a great way to celebrate your performer of choice and provide a truly meaningful keepsake! Please send us a personalized message for the ad.

Sponsorships: Multiple benefits depending on the sponsorship level including program ad, mention of your company/organization before each show, your logo in the next newsletter and production website page and reserved seating and tickets for four people.

The Wizard of Oz “There’s No Place Like Home” Production Sponsor - $400

·      Full page ad in program (5.5 X8.5 with margins .25” all around)

·      Four complimentary RESERVED VIP tickets

·      Logo in program

·      Recognition of your business from the stage before each performance

·      Name and link in e-mail newsletters leading up to and at least one month after performances

The Wizard of Oz “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” Production Partner - $200

·      Half-page ad in program (5 X 3.875”)

The Wizard of Oz “Over the Rainbow” Production Supporter - $50

·      Business name listed under “Supporters” in program

For more information or to purchase any of these opportunities, please contact Ileane Olson at ifolson@comcast.net. Deadline to submit ads (either as a standalone or as a part of your sponsorship) is 4/8/18.

Thank you for supporting our actors

March 1, part 2!
Greetings all!
Just a reminder that Friday’s rehearsal is only for specific characters called:  5p - 8p Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man, Lion,
6pm -8pm  Guard (added), Apple Trees, and these two actors Anna Tronco and Zasha Greening.

Sunday’s rehearsal will be by CAST - so
1p-330pm ALL Emerald Cast members
330pm to 6pm ALL Ruby Cast members

Shoe wear for the show:
All Characters (with exception of Witch and Glinda) will need black Jazz shoes.  If you already have these, please bring and wear them at rehearsal.  If you don’t have them - you may want to ask around to borrow shoes or look into buying online or at local dance stores.  I will get recommendations from Kathe of the best kind and post that.
Apple Tree girls will also need black character shoes.  Again - best to ask around and borrow if you don’t already have these, I have a couple pair I could lend.

Jitterbug Dance video reference
For actors in the Jitterbug dance please review these videos that our choreographer, Kathe, created!  Thanks to Kevin Cubillas for filming!

Jitterbug Group 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvHP1TpkwXU

Jitterbug Group 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycbNhkWimVE

Jitterbug Leads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xznii5B5J_c

Thank you!   Keep up the good work!
Jeanie and Lynne

March 1 Show Schedule!
We know everyone is anxious to get their show schedule on their calendar for family and friends.  Here it is!  Tickets will be going on sale very soon!  
Weds

WED 4/18 LMS Evening Opening:  Show at 7:30pm call 6pm     Cast Emerald

Thurs 4/19 LMS Evening Opening:  Show at 7:30pm call 6pm  Cast Ruby

Fri 4/20 LMS Evening Show at 7:30pm call 6pm Cast Emerald

Sat 4/21 LMS Matinee Show at 1pm call 11:30am Cast Emerald

Sat 4/21 LMS Evening Show at 7:30pm call 6pm Cast Ruby

Sun 4/22 LMS Matinee Show at 1pm call 11:30am, Final strike will happen after show Cast Ruby