TECH WEEK IS HERE!
THERE IS A LOT OF INFO HERE. SAVE THIS EMAIL. READ THIS EMAIL.
Teens and Kids, share this with your parents.
Parents, share this with your kids and teens.
Thank you for all your hard work thus far. As we get closer and closer to opening Lion King Jr., it is time to kick it into high gear!
Please read the following email carefully and completely, as it contains important information, including dates and times.
As well as helpful hints and tips that will keep everything running smoothly and efficiently, and keep everyone safe and having a good time.
Theatre Lingo
Ushers, Concessionaires, Backstage Assistants Sign-up
USHERS and CONCESSIONS
Will be able to sit in the back of the theatre during the show. Ushers and Concessionaires do not need a ticket. Ages 14 and up. Civic Theatre shirts or nice casual attire.
BACKSTAGE ASSISTANTS
Will not be able to watch the show. Must help ALL cast members as assigned by Katy Pavlik and Stage Management.
ONLY THOSE SIGNED UP TO VOLUNTEER BACKSTAGE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE SHOW. Ages 18 and up.
Currently, all slots are filled. If you signed-up but need to cancel, please do so and free-up that spot for someone else!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0848ADAE2FA4FF2-62580721-lion#/
Costumes
For MONDAY, it is optional to bring your shoes and hat to wear during rehearsal. TUESDAY, all cast members are required to wear shoes and hats during rehearsal.
We will run full costumes with hair and makeup on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY once we are in the theater.
Please come to the theater with hair and makeup completed. Parents, please don't send makeup with your actor. Those who don't typically wear makeup in their everyday life shouldn't be putting makeup on without guidance.
Put your name on everything you can.
Do not wear your costume to the theatre.
Bring it in a bag, box, laundry basket, etc. WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Health and Hygiene
Shower/ Bathe during this process. Use deodorant.
Do NOT use body spray, perfume, or cologne (there are allergy concerns).
Do not share hairbrushes or make-up.
Stay hydrated and properly nourished, this week will use everything you take in.
BACKSTAGE
ONLY non-cast members on each night's signup sheet are allowed backstage. If you are not signed up, please don’t come backstage. This is for the safety of all. Please make sure your child has all their items before they head backstage.
Behavior
All cast & crew must be kind, courteous, and respectful to each other at all times.
It can be a long and tiring week. If you are getting frustrated with anything or anyone, take a step back, take a deep breath.
Please let Stage Management (Andy & Katy) know if there is an issue.
Whisper in the green room, be silent on the move, and while in places.
Lead by example.
There is no reason to critique or give notes to each other regarding the performances.
If it is not yours, DO NOT TOUCH IT. This goes for Props, Costumes, and anything else in the building.
Be mindful of your conversation topics and your displays of affection; there are people of ALL ages everywhere.
FINALLY, if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
DRESSING ROOMS
We will talk about dressing room assignments once we are all at the theater on Wednesday.
All dressing rooms are strictly for getting into your costumes quickly. Do not hang out in there.
No food or drink is allowed in the dressing rooms.
Keep the room tidy so your clothes don’t accidentally get scooped up with someone else’s. Be mindful of what you are picking up, is it all yours?
Use your containers, not cupboards and drawers in the rooms. We have put hanging racks in each room for your use as well.
No taking pictures or vids in the dressing rooms at all!
Choir Room aka our Green Room
ACTIVITIES
Since the cast is onstage almost the entire show, we are not encouraging any games or other activities in the green room. You are responsible for cleaning up your items each night.
BATHROOMS
There are bathrooms backstage.
Do not use them as your personal dressing room.
Take care of your business, take care of the space, throw out your trash, and clean up your messes.
CELL PHONES & ELECTRONICS - ARE NOT ALLOWED ONSTAGE!
We will have a container to place them in when you are onstage, so they are kept safe and returned to you after.
TECH WEEK!
Doors will open no earlier than 30 minutes before the start of rehearsal. If you arrive earlier than that be prepared to wait outside.
MONDAY & TUESDAY April 6th & 7th | 6pm-9pm
At the OWEN JAX REC CENTER.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY April 8th & 9th | 6pm-9pm
At the Van Dyke Community Auditorium (22900 Federal Avenue Warren, MI 48089)
REMEMBER:
Read and follow posted signs for your own safety
Open and close doors quietly and carefully
Parents/Families- please be timely in picking up your cast members following rehearsals and performances.
Monday (6:00pm – 9:00 pm)
Optional: bring shoes and hats to wear during rehearsal.
Basketball practice has the entire upstairs at OJRC. Space for non-cast members will be limited in the building. Expect the parking lot to be full.
We will be adding some props at this rehearsal. Do not touch props unless you were assigned to use it.
TUESDAY (6:00pm – 9:00 pm)
Required: bring shoes and hats to wear during rehearsal.
We will be adding some props at this rehearsal. Do not touch props unless you were assigned to use them.
WEDNESDAY (6:00pm – 9:00 pm) with scenery load in happening earlier
3:00pm Scenery load-in - parents, families, and cast members 14 and up, we need your help to load the truck and build scenery at the garage located at 5460 Arden Ave, Warren, MI 48092, at the northeast corner of the Warren Community Center campus, near the football field.
4:00 PM at Van Dyke Community Auditorium to build the set. 22900 Federal Avenue Warren, MI 48089.
6:00 Rehearsal
Required: all cast members bring your costume and change at the theater. We do not wear our costumes home.
Please be sitting towards the front in the center section at 6:00pm. We will give you time to change after a quick chat.
CAST IS IN SHOW CONDITIONS - No cast will be allowed in the theatre once HOUSE IS OPEN has been called, no parents are allowed backstage unless they have volunteered IN ADVANCE to do so.
THURSDAY (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
Required: all cast members bring your costume and change at the theater. We do not wear our costumes home.
Please be sitting towards the front in the center section at 6:00pm. We will give you time to change after a quick chat.
Photography is allowed during this run. Please do not post or share on social media until after our show closes.
CAST IS IN SHOW CONDITIONS - No cast will be allowed in the theatre once HOUSE IS OPEN has been called, no parents are allowed backstage unless they have volunteered IN ADVANCE to do so.
SHOW INFO!
THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS OR RECORDING OF PERFORMANCES IS NOT PERMITTED.
Photos/Video
Photography is allowed during dress rehearsal on Thursday but NOT DURING PERFORMANCES. Please do not post or share on social media until after our show closes. Protect the secrets and surprises.
WCT will have show photos taken as well as a video recording. The video recordings are for cast & crew only.
Cast and crew members will receive links to download the recordings and photos a few weeks after our show closes. It takes time for these to be made available, please be patient.
Box Office
Opens at the Van Dyke Community Auditorium one hour before each performance.
24/7 at warrencivic.org
PARKING FOR SHOWS
Please leave the Auditorium parking lot for our patrons.
Park in the back of the lot closer to the elementary school to leave the closer spaces for our audience. CARPOOL WHEN AVAILABLE
BETWEEN Saturday performances
There WILL be time to leave the theater between performances.
Break will be from approximately 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
Cast members who bring a snack are welcome to stay at the theater between shows with the crew.
SHOWS!
All actors are expected to be at every show unless previously arranged with the director and stage management.
Doors will open no earlier than 30 minutes before call time. If you arrive earlier than that, be prepared to wait outside.
CAST IS IN SHOW CONDITIONS – No cast will be allowed in the theater once HOUSE IS OPEN has been called, no parents allowed backstage unless they have signed-up to do so.
FRIDAY 4/10
ALL actors are called at 6:00pm for a 7:00pm performance. PLEASE BE ON TIME.
SATURDAY 4/11
All actors called at 2:00pm for a 3:00pm performance and 6:00pm for a 7:00pm performance.
Post-Saturday evening performance
AFTER THE SHOW, HELP WITH CLEAN UP AND STRIKE
STRIKE
Scenery strike happens after the final curtain.
We'll need older cast members and parents to help out.
Clean up your stuff!
PLEASE TAKE YOUR STUFF HOME
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OUR STUFF HOME
PLEASE HELP US CLEAN UP
Remove all of your personal costumes and RETURN all other costumes to Katy Pavlik.
Hang them up, return them to the racks.
WRAP PARTY
Date TBD at Owen Jax Rec Center
Cast and Crew meet for snacks, farewells, and a few "door" prizes!
THERE IS A LOT OF INFO HERE. SAVE THIS EMAIL. READ THIS EMAIL.
Teens and Kids, share this with your parents.
Parents, share this with your kids and teens.
Thank you for all your hard work thus far. As we get closer and closer to opening Lion King Jr., it is time to kick it into high gear!
Please read the following email carefully and completely, as it contains important information, including dates and times.
As well as helpful hints and tips that will keep everything running smoothly and efficiently, and keep everyone safe and having a good time.
Theatre Lingo
- CALL - The time you need to be at the theater.
- COMPANY - The cast and crew of the show
- HOUSE - The place where the audience sits. Also, the audience itself.
- SHOW CONDITIONS (The House Is Open) - Be extra quiet anytime you are not singing or saying your lines. Backstage, Dressing Rooms, Hallways, waiting to make your entrance. No visitors are permitted backstage before, during or after the performance.
Ushers, Concessionaires, Backstage Assistants Sign-up
USHERS and CONCESSIONS
Will be able to sit in the back of the theatre during the show. Ushers and Concessionaires do not need a ticket. Ages 14 and up. Civic Theatre shirts or nice casual attire.
BACKSTAGE ASSISTANTS
Will not be able to watch the show. Must help ALL cast members as assigned by Katy Pavlik and Stage Management.
ONLY THOSE SIGNED UP TO VOLUNTEER BACKSTAGE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BACKSTAGE AREA BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE SHOW. Ages 18 and up.
Currently, all slots are filled. If you signed-up but need to cancel, please do so and free-up that spot for someone else!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0848ADAE2FA4FF2-62580721-lion#/
Costumes
For MONDAY, it is optional to bring your shoes and hat to wear during rehearsal. TUESDAY, all cast members are required to wear shoes and hats during rehearsal.
We will run full costumes with hair and makeup on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY once we are in the theater.
Please come to the theater with hair and makeup completed. Parents, please don't send makeup with your actor. Those who don't typically wear makeup in their everyday life shouldn't be putting makeup on without guidance.
Put your name on everything you can.
Do not wear your costume to the theatre.
Bring it in a bag, box, laundry basket, etc. WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
Health and Hygiene
Shower/ Bathe during this process. Use deodorant.
Do NOT use body spray, perfume, or cologne (there are allergy concerns).
Do not share hairbrushes or make-up.
Stay hydrated and properly nourished, this week will use everything you take in.
BACKSTAGE
ONLY non-cast members on each night's signup sheet are allowed backstage. If you are not signed up, please don’t come backstage. This is for the safety of all. Please make sure your child has all their items before they head backstage.
Behavior
All cast & crew must be kind, courteous, and respectful to each other at all times.
It can be a long and tiring week. If you are getting frustrated with anything or anyone, take a step back, take a deep breath.
Please let Stage Management (Andy & Katy) know if there is an issue.
Whisper in the green room, be silent on the move, and while in places.
Lead by example.
There is no reason to critique or give notes to each other regarding the performances.
If it is not yours, DO NOT TOUCH IT. This goes for Props, Costumes, and anything else in the building.
Be mindful of your conversation topics and your displays of affection; there are people of ALL ages everywhere.
FINALLY, if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
DRESSING ROOMS
We will talk about dressing room assignments once we are all at the theater on Wednesday.
All dressing rooms are strictly for getting into your costumes quickly. Do not hang out in there.
No food or drink is allowed in the dressing rooms.
Keep the room tidy so your clothes don’t accidentally get scooped up with someone else’s. Be mindful of what you are picking up, is it all yours?
Use your containers, not cupboards and drawers in the rooms. We have put hanging racks in each room for your use as well.
No taking pictures or vids in the dressing rooms at all!
Choir Room aka our Green Room
- This is where you will spend your offstage time.
- Please always whisper in this room.
- We will have a responsible person at the stage door with a script to call cues for all ensemble numbers.
- If you have your own individual entrances, you are responsible for being where you need to be.
- If you are told that you’re too early or standing in an unsafe spot, please adjust accordingly.
- There are chairs to sit in but feel free to bring your own folding/lawn chairs as well.
- Healthy snacks are allowed but must be non-allergy (NO NUTS) and not melty/messy (chocolate, cheesy) foods.
- Bring water in a covered container with your name or other identifying mark on it (there are no drinking fountains backstage).
- Please place trash in trash cans.
- Do not put bottles with any water in them in the trash cans. Empty them first.
ACTIVITIES
Since the cast is onstage almost the entire show, we are not encouraging any games or other activities in the green room. You are responsible for cleaning up your items each night.
BATHROOMS
There are bathrooms backstage.
Do not use them as your personal dressing room.
Take care of your business, take care of the space, throw out your trash, and clean up your messes.
CELL PHONES & ELECTRONICS - ARE NOT ALLOWED ONSTAGE!
We will have a container to place them in when you are onstage, so they are kept safe and returned to you after.
TECH WEEK!
Doors will open no earlier than 30 minutes before the start of rehearsal. If you arrive earlier than that be prepared to wait outside.
MONDAY & TUESDAY April 6th & 7th | 6pm-9pm
At the OWEN JAX REC CENTER.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY April 8th & 9th | 6pm-9pm
At the Van Dyke Community Auditorium (22900 Federal Avenue Warren, MI 48089)
REMEMBER:
Read and follow posted signs for your own safety
Open and close doors quietly and carefully
Parents/Families- please be timely in picking up your cast members following rehearsals and performances.
Monday (6:00pm – 9:00 pm)
Optional: bring shoes and hats to wear during rehearsal.
Basketball practice has the entire upstairs at OJRC. Space for non-cast members will be limited in the building. Expect the parking lot to be full.
We will be adding some props at this rehearsal. Do not touch props unless you were assigned to use it.
TUESDAY (6:00pm – 9:00 pm)
Required: bring shoes and hats to wear during rehearsal.
We will be adding some props at this rehearsal. Do not touch props unless you were assigned to use them.
WEDNESDAY (6:00pm – 9:00 pm) with scenery load in happening earlier
3:00pm Scenery load-in - parents, families, and cast members 14 and up, we need your help to load the truck and build scenery at the garage located at 5460 Arden Ave, Warren, MI 48092, at the northeast corner of the Warren Community Center campus, near the football field.
4:00 PM at Van Dyke Community Auditorium to build the set. 22900 Federal Avenue Warren, MI 48089.
6:00 Rehearsal
Required: all cast members bring your costume and change at the theater. We do not wear our costumes home.
Please be sitting towards the front in the center section at 6:00pm. We will give you time to change after a quick chat.
CAST IS IN SHOW CONDITIONS - No cast will be allowed in the theatre once HOUSE IS OPEN has been called, no parents are allowed backstage unless they have volunteered IN ADVANCE to do so.
THURSDAY (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
Required: all cast members bring your costume and change at the theater. We do not wear our costumes home.
Please be sitting towards the front in the center section at 6:00pm. We will give you time to change after a quick chat.
Photography is allowed during this run. Please do not post or share on social media until after our show closes.
CAST IS IN SHOW CONDITIONS - No cast will be allowed in the theatre once HOUSE IS OPEN has been called, no parents are allowed backstage unless they have volunteered IN ADVANCE to do so.
SHOW INFO!
THE TAKING OF PHOTOGRAPHS OR RECORDING OF PERFORMANCES IS NOT PERMITTED.
Photos/Video
Photography is allowed during dress rehearsal on Thursday but NOT DURING PERFORMANCES. Please do not post or share on social media until after our show closes. Protect the secrets and surprises.
WCT will have show photos taken as well as a video recording. The video recordings are for cast & crew only.
Cast and crew members will receive links to download the recordings and photos a few weeks after our show closes. It takes time for these to be made available, please be patient.
Box Office
Opens at the Van Dyke Community Auditorium one hour before each performance.
24/7 at warrencivic.org
PARKING FOR SHOWS
Please leave the Auditorium parking lot for our patrons.
Park in the back of the lot closer to the elementary school to leave the closer spaces for our audience. CARPOOL WHEN AVAILABLE
BETWEEN Saturday performances
There WILL be time to leave the theater between performances.
Break will be from approximately 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
Cast members who bring a snack are welcome to stay at the theater between shows with the crew.
SHOWS!
All actors are expected to be at every show unless previously arranged with the director and stage management.
Doors will open no earlier than 30 minutes before call time. If you arrive earlier than that, be prepared to wait outside.
CAST IS IN SHOW CONDITIONS – No cast will be allowed in the theater once HOUSE IS OPEN has been called, no parents allowed backstage unless they have signed-up to do so.
FRIDAY 4/10
ALL actors are called at 6:00pm for a 7:00pm performance. PLEASE BE ON TIME.
SATURDAY 4/11
All actors called at 2:00pm for a 3:00pm performance and 6:00pm for a 7:00pm performance.
Post-Saturday evening performance
AFTER THE SHOW, HELP WITH CLEAN UP AND STRIKE
STRIKE
Scenery strike happens after the final curtain.
We'll need older cast members and parents to help out.
Clean up your stuff!
PLEASE TAKE YOUR STUFF HOME
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OUR STUFF HOME
PLEASE HELP US CLEAN UP
Remove all of your personal costumes and RETURN all other costumes to Katy Pavlik.
Hang them up, return them to the racks.
WRAP PARTY
Date TBD at Owen Jax Rec Center
Cast and Crew meet for snacks, farewells, and a few "door" prizes!