Cast List Part II (Full Day)

Before I announce the list, first I have to gloat about how proud I am that so many of you auditioned SO well.  I heard many great song choices from well-prepared and well-dressed kids.  I could tell how hard you've worked and how excited you are to be a part of this year's show.  And I feel honored that of all the places you could choose to spend the last weeks of summer, you choose to spend them with me at the Empress.  {awww....}

But I will stop blabbing and praising, because I know what you all really want:

Congratulations, everyone!  I can't wait to get started.

Cast List Part I (Half Day Groups)

WOW!!!  I have never seen such well-prepared, impressive auditions from elementary-aged kids.  I am so excited to come up with challenging, exciting things to feature each and every one of you during Alice in Wonderland, Jr. 

And now to announce the 2013 Half Day Groups (drumroll please...)

THE ROCK LOBSTERS (Leader: Christopher Richardson)
Rock Lobsters will also perform as Royal Cardsmen

THE FLOWERS (Leader: Mikayela McFarland / Perry S. Whitehair)
Flowers will also perform in "The Choir" (that will make more sense at rehearsal...)

THE STARFISH (Leader: Tayler Blake)

THE SEAHORSES (Leader: To Be Announced)

You are all going to be A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!!!

A Change in the Game (#ICEYT)

A realization:

I go places and see random people, because I have a car.

Teenagers pretty much only see who they intended to see, because they don't.

So I'm making an update to the rules for #ICEYT.  Basically, I want to see a lot more pictures.  So here are the new rules:

1. The Empress still doesn't count.  No #ICEYT tags from backstage or after show.  Sorry!
2. You may only post one #ICEYT per friend.  In other words, if I see Sasha every day, I only get to post one Sasha/Andrea picture.  But I can post a Sasha/Andrea, then a Perry/Andrea, then a Zac/Andrea.
3. The goal is to post as many pictures as possible.  Hanging out with 5 EYT friends?  Get all the possible combinations and post them!

And... GO!

Pre-EYT

What has EYT been up to in the weeks leading up to workshops?

Well, 21 incredible full day kids plus 2 half-day leaders sang and danced their way down Magna Main in what can only be described as a PARTY ON A TRAILER!  EYT received a lot of compliments as being one of the highlights of the Magna 4th of July Parade.

Then we kept the fun going at the second annual EYT car wash.  Several kids earned their ENTIRE tuition selling pre-sales tickets to the car wash.  We completed over $500 worth of car washes this year, including one beautiful Corvette and a Nissan 370Z, which half-day kid Sylas informed me is "brand new!  They just started selling those."

Thanks to everyone who made these events possible, including our Parade and Car Wash committees and our youth council.  EYT wouldn't be the same without every one of you!

Balances

With the fundraising car wash tomorrow and tuition due in full at auditions beginning next week, I thought it might be helpful to provide each family with a balance of tuition still due.  Please verify your personal records to make certain they match mine.  If there are any discrepancies (I am far from perfect), please let me know, and I can update my personal records.

The following list is by student's last name and indicates the balance DUE (not amount paid):

Archer	75
Arsuffi	0
Belliston	90
Birge	200
Bracken	75
Brown	115
Brunson	0
Campbell	0
Carter	0
Colver	175
Cross	0
Devries	115
Dial	135
Eldredge	0
Evans	0
Evans	0
Faulkner	90
Fife	0
Forham	0
Hill	249
Hurst	100
Hymas	100
Keddington	175
Linnett	0
Marler	0
Maxwell	100
McDevitt	100
McFarland	15
McKinnon	75
Moulton	0
Nugter	205
Pearce	0
Pearson	85
Rich	0
Richardson	0
Roche	0
Rowe	175
Sikalis	0
Terry	0
Tharp	350
VanValkenburg	250
Webb	175
Whatcott	0
Woodruff	180
Woodward	100
Wrathall	0
Wrigley	0

Planning Ahead for your Head

Half Day boys should grow their hair long enough to part it on the side and comb it into that classic "boy" style.

Full Day boys' hairstyles will depend on their casting, but a few characters call for fun hair (or possibly hare) styles.  I'd like the full boys to grow out their hair for now so we have options.

Most of the half day girls will wear their hair in two french braids that then turn into ringlet ponytails.

Half day girls cast in the "purple" flowers group will wear high ponytails.

Full day girls' hairstyles will depend on their casting, but a few characters will call for full ringlets or fancy updos.  The more hair we have to work with, the easier it will be.

A few full day girls may be asked to optionally color their hair.  (Cheshire cats will need purple streaks - either dyed or inserted extensions, Alice's may be asked to color their hair.)

Parade Specifics

A few parade specifics (FULL DAY kids only):

WHAT TO WEAR

You will receive your Alice in Wonderland show shirts to wear in the parade, but you will not receive them until the morning of the parade.  This means you will need to arrive wearing something else and change into your show shirt before the parade starts.  I'd love to say you'll have a dressing room... but you won't.  I can, however, offer to let you take turns changing in the truck.

In order to have everyone look as similar as possible, please wear denim pants, capris, or shorts (finger-tip length so you don't stick to the chairs).

If you're into accessories, your shirts will be green and purple.

Of course, make certain you wear shoes/socks appropriate for walking/dancing the whole parade route.

WHERE (and when) TO GO

We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the LDS Stake House at 8400 W and 3100 S.  You WILL NOT be allowed to actually drive into the parking lot, nor is there parking particularly nearby.  Arrange to have someone drop you off along 8400 W in front of the parking lot or on 3100 S across the street from the Stake House.

WHAT TO BRING

You're probably going to want to eat a sack lunch before the parade actually starts at noon.

You'll also want a nice big water bottle.  We will have additional water coolers in the back of the truck, but you'll need something to hold your water in.

AT THE END

The parade ends just around the corner from The Empress.  We'll walk back down to the theatre afterward, so arrange to meet your rides there.

THANK YOU

Thanks for your voluntary participation.  The parade is going to be a huge success this year.  Some might even say a PARTY ON A TRAILER!