COUNTDOWN CLOCKS

Dress Rehearsal Change

We are planning on moving up the time for our last dress rehearsal on April 19th from 9:00-12:00. If anyone has a conflict with the new time please comment below as soon as possible.

Shout out

There are plenty of people to give a shout out to; however, this week it goes to Domingo's grandpa. I am still not quite sure how he ended up at practice, but he was an engineering marvel with our Sheik's tent. He diagnosed what was needed for the structure, went to Menard's for the materials, and completed the difficult portion of the assembly. I love it when the whole family gets involved including grandparents. Thank you so much.

Props

Alright people, here's what we still need for props:

Table - preferably square or rectangular, one-legged or four
2 chairs - high-backed, fancy, non-upholstered
2 stools
bludgeon
2 canes
oriental rug

February 25,  Come for costume fittings

These people need to come to costuming this Monday.

1. Jason Mueller

2. Drew Dauster

3. Caleb Hummel

4. Kody Powers

5. Moriah Hensler

6. Katherine Pollnow

7. Katie Nelson

8. Alesia Wilke

9. Chastis George

10. Kellan Vagnini

11. Anna Weimer

12. Joy Mueller

13. Macaela Wells

Who is called on Monday, February 25

Mrs. Wells is going to work scenes 4,6,7 with Drew, Aliesia, Kody, Abbi E, Jason, Abe, Caleb H. and Katherine.(And scene 1 if time)

Mrs. Newhouse will block scene 9 with Courtney, Hannah N and Anna W and Miriam and Tirzah, epilogue beginning with Martha on page 82 and adding in Miriam and Tirzah to epilogue, and Messala with Thord and Irmin in scene 4.

Singers continue to work Hebrew with Micaela. Practice the melodies before Monday and the Hebrew if you are able.

Watch for who is needed in costuming.

bring in props and pedestal tables.

Definitions and Pronunciations from Mrs. Newhouse

.   procurator:  proc·u·ra·tor  [ prókyə ràytər ]

NOUN 

ancient Roman official: in ancient Rome, an administrative official with legal or fiscal powers

http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+procurator&qpvt=pronounce+procurator&FORM=DTPDIA

2.   sesterce: ses·terce [ séss tùrss ]

NOUN 

Roman coin: an ancient Roman coin, originally silver but later bronze, worth a quarter of a denarius

http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+sesterces&go=&qs=ds&form=QB

3.   tribune: trib·une [ trí byoon ]

NOUN  

representative elected by Roman common people: a representative of the common people in the ancient Roman republic, elected annually

http://www.bing.com/Dictionary/search?q=define+tribune&go=&qs=ds&form=QB

Media Consent Form

Thanks to everyone who have given me their media consent form! I still need the following people to turn theirs in:

Dedert
Hummel
Koepke
Mikul
Miller
Mueller
Nelson
Pallo
Pasillas
Pollnow
Schmip
Sitzman
Vagnini

You can find a blank consent form in an earlier post - please turn it in to myself or Mrs. Dauster at the next practice. Thanks!

T-shirts

Hey everyone! Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to put in an order for t-shirts. Details about the shirts are in an earlier post. I'll also have a sample one with me if you would like to see the design. Sign up with me tomorrow if you're interested :)

February 18th calls to costuming:

If you have not been called by Mrs. Wells or Mrs. Newhouse, therefore are only commming for costuming, please come at 1:00.  You may leave after your fitting. 
  If you have been called by Mrs. Wells or Mrs. Newhouse come to costuming when you are not working with them.

 All grey people-

Anna Weimer
Moriah George
Joy Mueller
Heather Erickson
Sarah Gualiardo
Hannah Nelson

Soldiers(not all)

Domingo Pasillas
Luke Guliardo
Matthias Hensler

Others:

Moriah Hensler
Alesia Wilke
Caleb Hummel
Brenton Schimp
Abe Newhouse
Jason Mueller
Kody Powers

Pictures

Just a reminder, starting next Monday (the 25th) I will be taking individual pictures of all the actors, directors and apprentices for the photo boards. If you could please wear clothing that does not have writing on it, it would be appreciated. (I will work around your schedules, Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Newhouse!:)

Thanks, have a blessed Sunday.
~Sarah Gumness

a sledding adventure

Hey Micaela and Heather were talking about a sledding get together at Fireman's Hill at Wolf Run in Slinger. Anyone available can meet from 2-4:00 this Sunday the 17th. Bring your sled and be safe.

Who comes to practice on the 18th

There is a lot happening on Monday: (half refers to which part of the afternoon)

Stage combat with Jeremy Woods right at 1:00 - I need Abe, Josiah, Matthias, Luke P., Domingo, Caleb V., Luke G, Jason, Isaiah (first half) remember to bring any wooden practice swords, Matthias your bludgeon,etc

For blocking with Mrs. Newhouse: Judah, Festus, Quintus scene 2 and 3 and Thord and Irmin in scene 5 and 7 plus Messala(second half)

singing with Micaela: all singers including Chastis and Katie (first half)

Hannah review dance with any available(first half non-singers and second half - singers)

Mrs. Wells begin scene work with scene 5 Druscilla, Sarah and Messala (first half)and Amrah, Tirzah and Miriam, Courtney and Hannah scene 9 (second half)

Mrs. Newhouse scene work with Sheik, Balthazar, Simonides and Esther (first half)

We will do devotions in the middle

Stay tuned for who reports to costuming.

Media Consent Form

Everyone needs to fill this out and get it back to me - either at practice or by emailing me. I'll have extra copies at practice as well. Thanks!

H.I.S. Players Media Consent Form

Throughout your child’s participation in the 2013 H.I.S. Players production of Ben-Hur, photographs and videotape footage may be taken of cast, crew, and their family members.  These images will be included in a scrapbook and DVD that will be sold to participating families at the conclusion of the Ben-Hur production. The scrapbook and DVD will be primarily for the participants as mementos of their experience.

Some of the photographs and video footage may also be used for purposes of promoting H.I.S. Players and its productions. Photographs and video footage of H.I.S. Players’ activities may also be posted at the group’s blog site, Facebook, and other social media sites for the purpose of social networking, promotion, communication, and advertising. 

Please read the following, complete, and sign below:

I understand that it is the intention of H.I.S. Players to have my child’s participation in the production of Ben-Hur recorded in photographs and on videotape which may be used in the keepsake scrapbook, posted on the group's blog site (http://hisplayers2013.blogspot.com/), used in the memento video, and used in publicity materials. 

I expressly agree to and grant H.I.S. Players the right and authority to photograph and videotape my child’s activities and to use any images of my child’s participation in the aforementioned production in any and all media. Such photographs and recordings become the sole property of H.I.S. Players. 

I give permission for the use of any photographs, video images, audio recordings, or any other visual or audio reproduction that may be taken of my child during the H.I.S. Players’ production of Ben-Hur to be used in the scrapbook, video, on the blog site, for promotional purposes of the play, or shown as H.I.S. Players sees fit; in perpetuity.   

Cast/Crew Member Name(s) (please PRINT): 

1. Child’s name: ___________________________   I agree to the above   I do not agree to the above 

2. Child’s name: ___________________________   I agree to the above   I do not agree to the above 

3. Child’s name: ___________________________   I agree to the above   I do not agree to the above 

4. Child’s name: ___________________________   I agree to the above   I do not agree to the above 

Signature:

________________________________    ____________________________   ____/_____/____         Print Name of parent/guardian                                Signature of parent/guardian                        Date

Order your T-shirts now

This is your opportunity to be a walking poster publicizing our great production. All children and adult sizes are available. The cost is $8 and then $10 for 2X - 4X. At these prices order for the whole family! The more t-shirts out there, the more publicity. See stage manager, Nicki, for the sample color and picture. The design will be on the front of the shirt and the information slightly different. The poster design was drawn by Daniel Johnson, the newest member of the Wells' family.

Sign up with Nicki and pay with check or cash. Order and payment due on Feb. 11 or 18.

Costuming needs these people on Feb 11

These are all the people that need to have a Hebrew outfit or two. The number in parentheses is the number of changes you need. And 1/2 just means you need a different over garment to camouflage your beginning robe. I forgot to mention yesterday that the costumers will not be ready until 2:30, so those coming for costumes alone - come then. If you are coming with a sibling who needs to be there earlier, than work on your memorizing or bring a book.h

Abe Newhouse (2 + 1/2)
Drew Dauster (2 + 2 1/2)
Luke Pallo
Josiah Gumness
Jeremy Wells
Brenton Schimp
Bradon Koepke
Isaiah Gumness
Kellan Vagnini (+ 1/2)
Chastis George (+ rags)
Katie Nelson (+ rags)
Micaela Wells (2)
Aliesia Wilke (2 + 3 1/2)
Sarah Guagliardo
Courtney Englund
Abbi Englund
Hannah Nelson
Anna Weimer
Sarah Erickson
Heather Erickson
Moriah Hensler
Sarah Bagin
Moriah George
Joy Mueller

February 18th - Stage combat with Jeremy Woods

Here is an early heads up for the stage combat beginning at 1:00 on February 18th. Bring some sort or plastic or wooden sword for the practice and a shield if your character uses one. Luke Pallo bring a drum - any sort. Galley slaves don't need to bring anything. See you then.

February 11 - Mime

All cast members involved in learning mime will need to be at the February 11 practice. (Please see the post of January 30 to see if you are on the list.) This is in addition to the seven principle characters who need to be there.

Miriam, Tirzah, Amrah, Judah, Messala, Sheik and Druscilla please focus on scenes 1, 4, 5, and 9.

Hair, makeup, shoe, accessory apprentices should come.

All cast work hard on memorizing. We are off book by the end of February.

Continue to drop off props - Thanks.

Apprentice Duties

Apprentice Duties
l. Store apprentice boxes at your home. Supply boxes or bins as needed. Pick and Save banana boxes work well for shoes. Most other items need covered boxes.
2. Internet or library research pictures for the styles of hair, jewelry, shoes, etc.
3. Label every piece that comes in on loan and keep a written list with description of the the item and the loanee name. This way all items can be returned appropriately at the end of the show.
4. Use a cast list to assign pieces to each actor.
5. Label hats, shoes, etc with cast name or store small items in baggie with actor name on it.
6. Post on blog items that you are looking for before you purchase.
7. If you need an actor to practice with, talk to Mrs. Wells regarding their availibility. Main role actors may need to be seen at 12:30. If it is a makeup/beard technique, practice on each other or an available actor.
8. Develop a check list for dress rehearsals/shows to make sure all items are checked in.
9. Work closely with costuming to make sure all things coordinate.
10. Work closely with your apprentice coordinator and also you may ask directors for help if you get stuck.
11. Return items to Mrs. Wells in the same containers at the end of the show. If you have large amounts of unused HIS items, go ahead and return them right away to Mrs. Wells, otherwise hold on to everything until the end.
During the run of the dress rehearsals and the shows
1. Actors are to check in with you at your location to get their pieces. You should not have to chase them.
2. Assist actors as necessary with changes in hair, makeup, etc. backstage during the show.
3. Use checklist to check in items at the end of the dress rehearsal/show.
Let your creative skills shine! We couldn't do this show without you!!

Hair, Makeup, Accessories and Shoes.

Hello Everyone!

Just a reminder from your apprentices and co.

Hair-
All Actors/Actresses: Please do not cut your hair, unless you have been told FOR SURE by Mrs. Wells. Starting next Monday we may be pulling in some of you just to see your hair type and work with it so please leave hair down ladies!

Makeup-
Not anything yet, but keep watching the blog, as stated above, we may be pulling some of you in for some tests.

Accessories-
If you have any type of belts or brooches that you just have sitting around and we could use, those would be greatly appreciated. If you don't want us to take them apart, but see if we can use them, please label them so we can return them after the show.

Shoes-
Please bring in gladiator type sandals. Everyone needs some. I know that they were popular last year and most likely this year. They can be black or brown. No heels please unless otherwise specified. I know costumers have a pattern to make your own, so please see Mrs. George for that.

If you have any questions, just ask. :)

Thank you! Looking forward to working with you all!
God bless,
Sarah Gumness

Prop List

Here's the prop list - bring anything you think could work to practice. For large items email or post a picture in the comments. At the bottom there are a couple pictures to give you an idea of what we're looking for.

Basic set

Parapet, couch, table, bench, 3 stools, large rock, ottoman, 2 chairs, writing desk, well, Roman table and chairs,

Prologue 

 - basket with herbs

 - Wise men - gifts

Act 1

 - swords

  - Festus - gavels, box drum, sword

 - galley slaves - chains and ankle fetters

 - Quintus - map - helmet, sword and shield

 - Quintus - ornate ring

 - torn piece of cloth

 - Simonides - 2 canes

 - Esther - Tray, wine decanter and wine goblets

 - On table - bowl of fresh fruit, decanter of wine and goblets

 - On desk -  small bell, pen, writing materials, scroll

Act 2

 - cushions, oriental rugs, 2 floor lamps

 - Arab woman - candle, tray with wine decanter and goblets

 - Irmin - short iron bludgeon

 - Amrah - tray with wine decanter, water decanter, cakes, goblets,
 - Anna - pitcher

Who should come on Feb. 4th

Hello cast- I want to make sure that you know who is to come on Monday - not everyone. And the first 3-4 weeks will be like this. So you need to check the blog. The directors, costumers, and apprentices will be calling different people, so keep checking in.

On Monday, Feb 4th
- dancers (see previous blog)
-- Judah, Sheik, Iras, Esther, Balthazar, Simonides, Amrah (focus on scenes 6,7,8 please)
--- Hair, makeup, accessories, shoe, costume apprentices - not including sound, but including Madi H.

See you then!