Rehearsal schedule will be emailed to you soon, working on the conflicts tonight!

The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf Cast List

Newpaper Reporter - Meredith Gordon
TV Newscaster - Gretchen Pyscher
Town Crier - Katie Fiedler
Clerk - Connie Hamilton
Wolf - Eric
Judge Alice - Jayne Pyscher
Pig 1 - Jacob Salinas
Pig 2 - Trey Hamilton
Pig 3 - Hannah Bergsma
Old King Cole - Ryan Miller
Jack Sprat - Edward Jeske
Mrs. Sprat - Emily Nichols
Humpty Dumpty - NickSalinas
Muffet - Hannah Zawacki
Riding Hood - Kaela Gordon
Mary Contrary - Allison Hamilton
Bo Peep - Elizabeth Young
Cinderella - Lizzi Paas
Spectator 1 - Jessica salinas
Spectator 2 - Alexandria Salinas
Spectator 3 - Ethan Pyscher
Spectator 4 - Rachel Edema
Cheerleader Girl- To be announced

First read thru will be tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 20. at 7:00 -8:30 PM. Meet outside the PAC, in the lobby area. Jacob and Lizzi are excused. Jacob- I will have Nick bring your script home. Lizzi- we will get you your script at the next rehearsal, which will be next week.

IF ANYONE CAN’T MAKE IT TOMORROW, just email me, (gigishank@gmail.com)  we are just getting to know each other and read through the script. (And brainstorm ideas like how Gretchen is the glamours TV reporter, getting powdered by her make-up crew, and how Nick is the always almost-falling over clumsy Humpty Dumpty, and how we make Ryan look really old and funny etc!) I will work on the final rehearsal schedule and email it out to you.

PIGS: I haven’t decided which Pig is for which Actor yet, I’ll let you know tomorrow.

SPECTATORS: you are going to be either an animal, a Fairy Tale character, a Mother Goose character, or a TV camerman or make-up person. If you have a favorite character you would like to act out, let me know tomorrow.

Thank you all once again, for trying out.


I apologize for this font, but I can't figure out how to change the color, and I figured you would rather see the cast list than have it be pretty.

Casting needs for " The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf"


Reporter

Newscaster

Town Crier

Clerk

3 pigs

The Wolf

Judge

12 Jury members (Fairy Tale and Mother Goose Characters.)

A surprise witness


I am planning on having a spectator section as well, of other Fairy Tale and Mother Goose Characters.


There is a place for all ages.


This is the first play CCP is doing geared to the younger elementary crowd that has been able to attend our plays in recent years. There is no better audience, and I encourage adults to audition, as well as high school students who want to try taking a character and developing that character through improv and physical humor.


We will start rehearsals the week of Sept. 22, usually 3 nights a week. Things get more intense mid-October.


Plan on most Saturdays in October having a rehearsal. Most conflicts can be worked around, and I do encourage every one to try out, and just let me know on the audition form what conflicts they have. You must be available all day Wednesday Oct. 26, 27, with the 28th available as an emergency make-up day if weather causes havoc on the 26th or 27th. You must be available Sat. evening Oct. 29.



Any questions, email me at gigishank@gmail.com

More on Sept. 17 auditions.

Audition Dates & Times

Saturday, September 17th, from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Caledonia's Duncan Lake Middle School.

You do NOT have to be there the entire 4 hours, plan on coming when you can, and staying for about 2 hours.

2011-2012 Season!!

The trial of the Big Bad Wolf: Oct. 26, 27, Oct. 29 (with Oct. 28 as a weather make-up date.)
Wonderland: March 21, March 22, March 24 (with March 23 as a weather make-up date.)
Auditions will be in September, I have not set the dates yet.

Posting again soon!!

thanks!
Pam

Wed., June 8 rehearsal & other stuff

Wed.'s rehearsal: Yessy is going to go over "The Candy Man" song with Justin & the "schoolchildren" first then "Ooompa Loompa 4" with the Oompa Loompas. Then we are going to do a "walk through". This means we are going to simply walk through the entire musical without doing the songs and choreography so that we can work out entrances & exits, when curtains go up & down, & for Pam Shanks (our Stage Manager) sake; so she can figure out where set pieces and props go where & when. If we have time after that, we will go through Act Two.

Tuesday, June 7 rehearsal

At tonight's rehearsal we will be working on the choreography for "Finale" & "Oompa Loompa Candy Dreams". Everyone needs to be there unless you have been excused. There will be a rehearsal next Thursday. I would also like to know if everyone is available for an additional rehearsal this Friday. Please let me know through email. drama4christ@att.net or cathyvanlopik@att.net. Thank you.

Change to Wed. & Thurs. rehearsal

Rehearsal for "Cheer Up, Charlie" has been cancelled. Tonight instead of going through Act One, we will be working on music and choreography. We will be working on the numbers that include the ful cast, "The Golden Age Of Chocolate", "I've Got A Golden Ticket", & "The Finale". We will also be working on choreographing dances that need to be completed, such as the Cooks Chorus. Nubia will also be working with anyone who wants to work on solos or thier parts in songs. We need everyone there who can be there. The Blacks and any children who have a band commitment are excused. Thursday rehearsal is still "Candy Man" from 6-7 pm which includes the Candy Man, Charlie, & the schoolchildren. During the the 7-9:30 reheasral, we will pick up Act Two where we left off and if we have time will start Act One. Again everyone is needed. Friday there is an added rehearsal for Tommy & Emily for "I See It All On TV" at 7:00 pm. There is no Saturday rehearsal. Instead, we will use the first part of Crazy Sunday to review music & dance, take a supper break, then run through the show. Please remember, from now on we are in the PAC. From now on, no bare feet, flip flops, just socks, or any type of footwear that can easily come off your feet will be allowed on stage. we have been doing set work there & even though we sweep the floor when we are done, I can't guarentee that every screw gets picked up. Also, please don't leave any trash behind. Thank you.

Tuesday, May 31st rehearsal & other things

Tuesday's rehearsals are dance for Oompa Loompas from 4-5:30 pm and runthrough of Act Two from 7-9:30 pm. This second rehearsal include everyone. Wed.'s rehearsal is dance: "Cheer Up, Charlie" from 6-7 pm. This involves the Buckets. From 7-9:30 pm it is rehearsal of the opening number, this is for everyone except the Buckets. Thurs.'s rehearsal is dance: "Candy Man" from 6-7 pm. This involves the Candy Man, Charlie, & the schoolchildren. From 7-9:30 pm is either dance rehearsal for the "Finale" or run through of Act One. Either way, this rehearsal is for everyone. All rehearsals will be in the PAC from now on. Also, can anyon etell me where to get bagged cotton candy and plastic apples? We still have not decided if we are having rehearsal on Sat. or not. I will let you know as soon as I can. Crazy Sunday is this Sunday, June 5 from 1-9:00 pm. We run through the show twice with a break inbetween for supper. Supper is potluck. Please email me as to what you can bring: main dish; desser; salad; beverage; & paper plates, paper cups, napkins, & plastic ware. If you have any questions, please call me on my cell - 822-7563. Or email me.

set work

Yeah! The blog is finally letting me on again! Anyway, my husband & I will be working on the set for Willy Wonka again. If anyone can come and help today, we would really appreciate it! Even if you can only come for a while. We especially need some people who can do heavy lifting. Before you come out you may want to call me on my cell phone - 822-7563, to make sure someone is there. Also, does any one know where I can buy cotton candy by the bag? See everyone Tuesday for rehearsals.

Tuesday, May 24 rehearsal

Mike TeaVee & Ms. TeaVee have a dance rehearsal from 4-5 pm. At evening rehearsal, 7-9:30 pm we are blocking pgs. 28-end of Act One and we may go back and block some of the earlier scenes that the schoolchildren are in. Anyway, cast needed for this rehearsal are: Willy Wonka, Buckets, The Salts, The TeaVees, The Beauregardes, CandyMan, The Schoolchildren. I'm hoping that we can rehearse inthe PAC.

Correction to tonight's rehearsal

Oompa Loompas are NOT in tonight's rehearsal. Sorry about the confusion. :(

Afternoon rehearsal and other stuff

This afternoon's rehearsal is cancelled. Tonight's rehearsal is Full Cast and should be in rm. 302. This weekend's rehearsal will be this Saturday, May 21st. from noon til 4:30 pm. Bring money for pizza. It should be in the PAC. There are a couple more props I'm looking for: a console TV that is either on wheels or can be put on wheels. I would like to paint it white, so it should be an older TV that isn't being used anymore. I would also like all the kids to make paper snowflakes. Thanks.

addition to tonight's rehearsal

I forgot to mention that I need the schoolchildren for tonight's rehearsal. The rehearsal should be in rm. 302. Also, there are some people who are not able to make this Sat.'s rehearsal. I'm wondering if we can change Sat.'s rehearsal to this Friday night? Let me know. Thanks.

Monday, May 16 rehearsals

Monday afternoon rehearsal from 4:00-5:30 pm is in the balcony of the gym. We will be working on "I See It All On TV" & "I Want It Now". Cast members needed are The TeaVees, The Salts, & Phineas Trout. The evening rehearsal from 7-9:30 will be blocking pgs. 37-59. Cast members needed are Willy Wonka, Candy Man, The Buckets, Golden Ticket Winners, & Parents. Thank you.

tonight's rehearsal and other stuff

Tonight's rehearsal is dance for Oompa Loompas in the gym balconey: 7-8:30 pm. Blocking of pgs. 17 - 40 in rm. 302. I have now sent out the new rehearsal schedule out. Please check your emails. If you are having trouble printing off the rehearsal schedule, I will have copies at rehearsals. I will also have parent volunteer forms at rehearsals. If you are a parent of a cast member, please fill one out and turn it back into me. I'm also looking for some props: saftey glasses, PVC pipe, glass pop bottles, and a large play ball. Thanks.

tonight's rehearsal and other stuff

Tonight's rehearsal is as scheduled. Oompa Loompas from 7-8:30 pm in the balcony above the main gym. Oompa Loompas are dismissed at 8:30 pm. Blocking pages 1-27 from 8:30-9:30 pm in rm 302. (I hope it's in rm 302. Lately they been telling me what rooms we're allowed to use and when we get to rehearsal, we find that those rooms are being used by someone else. So, there may be a change of room location when you get to rehearsal. Just be aware.) If you can't be at a music rehearsal please let Nubia know. Her email address is nmg002@aquinas.edu. If you can't be at a dance rehearsal please let Yessy know. Her email address is yessy6162gmail.com. I will be sending out the new updated rehearsal schedule toward the end of this week. Thank you.

Info about Tues. rehearsals

The afternoon Oompa Loompa rehearsal is the same as yesterday, and also in the same area; in the balcony above the main gym. Tomorrow night's rehearsal starts at 7:00 pm with blocking in rm. 302. At 8:00 pm we will begin music rehearsal for Act 2 in the orchestra room. Everyone is needed except for the Oompa Loompas at the evening rehearsal. Thanks.

location for both rehearsals

Both rehearsals for this afternoon and this evening should be in rm. 302. I am also looking for someone with a truck or trailer to help me move the bed that Caldedonia High School used in their production of "Fiddler" from the high school to Duncan Lake Middle School. Please call me on my cell phone, (616) 822-7563. thanks.

location for tonight's rehearsal

Tonight's reheaqrsal will be in rm. 302.

location for tonight's rehearsal

There is a possibility that tonight's rehearsal will be in rm. 302.

Wed & Thurs rehearsals

Only the Bucket family is needed for Wed. night rehearsal. We are no longer going to use the "schoolchildren" in the song, "I've Got A Golden Ticket". (The "Schoolchildren" are Paul Hamilton, Morgan Black, Gretchen Pyscher, Ryan Miller, Kaile Schafer, Hannah Bergsma, & Linda Barry.) Those needed at Thurs. night rehearsals are Augustus, Mrs. Gloop, the Cooks Chorus (except Stina VanderZee), Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket Winners. The parents are not called, except Mrs. Gloop. The Cooks Chorus includes Linda Barry, Hannah Bergsma, Morgan Black, Paul Hamilton, Tommy Langejans, Ryan Miller, Justin Pitt, Gretchen Pyscher, Kailee Schafer, & Stina VanderZee. Wed. & Thurs. night rehearsals will be in the cafeteria. If you have any questions, call me. Thank you.

location for tonight's rehearsal

Tonight's rehearsal is at Duncan Lake Middle School. If no one is in rm 302, then we will be in there. If that room is being used then we are in the caferteria again.

Reahersal Schedule

Everyone check your emails for the rehearsal schedule.

Willy Wonka update

I just had a very productive meeting with Yessy, our choreographer, so I'm a lot closer to a complete schedule. I will be sending this schedule to all of you through your emails. I won't be posting it on this director's blog, because I think it will be too long. So just look for it in your emails. However I won't be sending it to you until later on Sunday because I have a very busy day on Sat. I have song practice with the girls club at our church Sat. morning from 10:00 am til noon; then I go right from there to my daughter, Taryn's tennis match; then I go right from there to my daughter, Lindsay's graduation ceremony at the Van Andel arena; then we're going out to celebrate afterward. Our girl's club is then leading worship at our church Sunday morning, so like I said, I won't be sending out the schedule until later Sunday. This is the schedule for Monday - it's all music. 7-7:30 pm is Oompa Loompas; 7:30-8:30 pm is "Golden Age of Chocolate" which is everyone except the Bucket Family. 8:30-9:30 pm are the Phineous songs - one of these songs, "I've Got a Golden Ticket" includes the "schoolchildren": James, Danny, Matilda, Sophie, Amy, Becky, & Maggie. If you have any questions, it's probably best to call me over the weekend, (616) 822-7563. Thanks, everyone for your patience!

No rehearsal Friday

In case anyone was confused, we do NOT have rehearsal tonight. Have a great weekend!

Thursday night rehearsal

I will need everyone, except the Oompa Loompas for Thursday night's rehearsal. We begin at 7:00 pm and will go until 9:30 pm. However, the "schoolchildren", James, Danny, Matilda, Becky, Amy, Maggie, & Sophie should be able to leave at 8:00 pm. This rehearsal will be in the Cafetorium (the room we had it Wed. night) again. I'm will do my best to get a correct rehearsal schedule out to everyone through email sometime this weekend. It probably won't be until Sunday, however. again email me or call me if you have questions. Thanks

rehearsals this week

All rehearsals this week will be in the music room at Caledonia Elementary School. (Right across the street from Duncan Lake Middle School) Wednesday night rehearsal is everyone except the Oompa Loompas. I am not going to try to incorporate any Oompa Loompas for this rehearsal. We might not have a rehearsal Thursday night, depending on how Wed. night goes.

Change in Tuesday night's rehearsal

Hi everyone, I forgot to mention at read through that Tuesday night's rehearsal will be in Caledonia Elementary School's music room. Also, i will be sending out a new cast list (apparently I forgot some names on the last cast list I sent out, Sorry!) and a new rehearsal schedule. Either Nubia or I will be also be contacting everyone involved in tonight's rehearsal about the change in location.

Meeting and Read Through

Reminding everyone that we have a meeting and read through on Mon., April 25 @ 7:00 pm. It will be in either rm 301 or rm 302. Parents of cast members ages 16 yrs. old and younger need to stay for at least the meeting at the beginning. This is very important. thanks you

Changes to Willy Wonka Cast

We have a Music Director and a choreographer! Our Music Director is Nubia Gomez and our choreographer is Shannon Kelly. Nubia is studying music and music theater at Aquianas College and has been involved with many CCP musicals. Shannon Kelly is a senior at Caledonia High School and did an independent study of dance under Jeanette Ruthven, our former choreographer. There are also some changes to the cast list because some people declined the parts they were offered. Tommy Langejans is now Mike Teavee, Paul Hamilton III is James, and Ryan Miller is Danny. Read through is Mon., April 25 at 7:00 pm at Duncan Lake Middle School. If I haven't posted the complete rehearsal schedule before then, everyone will get the rehearsal schedule then. (Nubia is getting back to me with her input about the rehearsal schedule.) See everyone on April 25th.

Willy Wonka Cast List

Well, here it is finally! The Willy Wonka Cast List. We had a lot of very talented people try out and unfortunately I couldn't cast everyone. If you weren't cast this time, please audition for another CCP show. Some people have been cast in more than one role, so please check the entire list. I'm also going to try to email everyone who was cast, but that will probably take some time. If you wish to decline your role(s), or if you have any questions, please email me at drama4christ@att.net. Remember rehearsals will start on Mon., April 25 at 7:00pm. Everyone should be at this first rehearsal. If you can't make it please let me know through email. I will post a more complete rehearsal schedule on this blog, and will hand out the rehearsal schedule at the first rehearsal. (Still looking for a Music Director.)


Willy Wonka Cast List:

Willy Wonka - Eric Szubinski
Candy Man - Justin Pitt
Charlie Bucket - Tim Cerchia
Mrs. Bucket - Brenda VanderArk
Mr. Bucket - Robb Lamer
Grandma Josephine - Stina VanderZee
Grandma Georgina - Emily Black
Grandpa George - Roy Black
Grandpa Joe - Walter Hast
Augustus Gloop - Emily Nichols
Mrs. Gloop - Carissa Cerchia
Veruca Salt - Jacqueline Zeman
Mr. Salt - Roy Black
Mike Teavee - Joshua Regan
Ms. Teavee - Emily Black
Violet Beauregarde - Taryn Van Lopik
Mrs. Beauregarde - Brenda VanderArk
Phineous Trout - Robb Lamer
Oscar Slugworth - Justin Pitt
James - Tommy Langejans
Matilda - Morgan Black
Sophie - Gretchen Pyscher
Danny - Paul Hamilton III
Alfie - Ryan Miller
Amy - Kailee Schafer
Becky - Hannah Bergsma


Chorus:
Linda Barry
Hannah Bergsma
Emily Black
Morgan Black
Roy Black
Carissa Cerchia
Paul Hamilton III
Walter Hast
Robb Lamer
Tommy Langejans
Samantha Ober
Justin Pitt
Gretchen Pyscher
Joshua Regan
Kailee Schafer
Laura Shank
Brenda VanderArk
Stina VanderZee


Oompa Loompas:
Caitlyn Bergsma
Adelyn Black
Olivia Black
Meg Fanco
Alison Hamilton
Izzy Jersyk
Betsy Lamer
Gabe Lamer
Anna Luurstsma
Natasha Melton
Alana Moody
Amelia Moody
Christiana Moody
Natalie Oestrich
Mckenna Raaymaker
Riley Raaymaker
Taylor Raaymaker
Jacob Salinas
Darcy Shank
Aiden Sowerby
Lydia Sowerby
Sarah Wisniewski

Cast list progress

Thanks to everyone who auditioned for Willy Wonka! We had well over 60 people try out. Actually, I have two more people who are going to audition for me on Wed. What this means is that I hope to post the cast list sometime this Friday, April 8. Thanks for your patience.

Willy Wonka callbacks Part Three

For those of you who aren't sure - yes, the call backs are tomorrow, Thursday night. (7:00 pm in rm. 302) See you all then!

Willy Wonka callbacks Part Two

Sorry, everyone. I forgot to tell you when and where the callbacks are. They will be at 7:00 pm in rm. 302. Thanks.

Willy Wonka callbacks

Great auditions everyone! We had 58 people audition, which is an amazing turnout! So, as you can imagine I have a lot of decisions to make. Following is the list of people I would like to see at call backs. Again, please remember that just because your name is not on this list does not mean that you will not be cast. These are just people I need to see again. I will keep everyone updated through this blog on the casting progress. Once I have cast I will post it through this blog, but I will also email everyone, including those who will not be cast. This list is not in any particular order:
Walter Hast, Robb Lamer, Gabe Lamer,Tim Cerchia, Carissa Cerchia, Julio Nieves,
Jacqueline Zemar, Gretchen Pyscher, Christiana Moody, Eric Szubinski, Stina VanderZee,
Brenda VanderArk, Joshua Regan, Laura Shank, Darcy Shank, Emily Black, Kailee Schafer,
Hannah Bergsma, Taryn Van Lopik, Paul Hamilton, Emily Nichols, Samantha Ober,
Jacob Salinas, Clay Hall, & Ryan Miller

Tues. March 22 Rehearsal VS. Ice Storm

Tues. March 22 Rehearsal: please come at 6 pm., we will do some makeup, and run the 6 set changes, and start a run thru at 6:30. The run through will be done at 7:30, notes , and then plan on being released at 8. Any one who wants to stay past 8 CAN STAY, and I will run fight scene. This is in case the weather does what they are predicting, and if we want to leave before it gets too bad. (Nick is excused)

If you are one of the people who didn't get back to me to come by 6, go ahead, 6:30 is OK, but we will do your make-up after the run thru, unless the weather is bad, then we will just do your makeup the day of the show.

Also, if Caledonia does NOT have school on Wed., then we don't have a play on Wed. No matter what else is happening, if Caledonia has school on Wed., then report to the PAC on Wed.

If Caledonia does NOT have school on Wed., then we will have the play on Thursday and Sat.

Rehearsals

* To finish out the rest of the week, we have Mole/Toad/Badger/Rat on Thursday, in room 512, the driver Ed room.

Full cast on Friday from 7-9, in the PAC.

SAT. March 5, NOTE CHANGE - Rehearsal will be from 1-4 in the PAC. Email me if you can't make it because I changed the time on you.

Remember now is the time to memorize lines, and work on those characters and "bits" we talked about. The more ideas the better!

And before rehearsal time you can do the breathing excercises and tongue twisters.

Rehearsal March 1 - location Room 512

Tonight's reheasal, March 1, Tuesday, will be held in room 512, which is near the cafeteria at Duncan Lake Middle School.

READ THROUGH

First rehearsal is a read through on Sat. Feb. 26, at 10 am.

Room 302 at the Caledonia Resource Center, located at Duncan Lake Middle School.

I believe everyone can make it, see you then!

Mr. Toads Mad Adventures Cast List

Thank you to everyone who tried out; as you can see everyone who tried out is listed below! Even though only a few parts are major roles, I hope everyone has fun if they have various roles. It's a chance to show all of the different things you can bring to the stage. I spent a lot of time making sure that if you play more than one character you will have time for scence changes. I'm really looking forward to having some fun with this one and entertaining a lot of kids. Glad you can join me.


Toad: Julio Nieves
Mole: Jacob Salinas
Badger: Edward Jeske
Rat: Darcy Shank
Polly: Allison Hamilton
Field Mouse 1/Neighbor 1/Cynthia/Fox 1: Hannah Bergsma
Field Mouse 2: Sam Zeman
Field Mouse 3: Jessica Salinas
Chief Weasel: Trey (Paul) Hamilton
Second Weasel/Fourth Weasel/Salesperson/Bertie: Ryan Miller
Neighbor 2/WasherWoman/Fox 2/Housekeeper/Nurse: Lizzi Paas
Neighbor 3/Red Lion Owner/BargeWoman: Olivia Black
First Weasel/Third Weasel/Judge: Paul Hamilton
Police Officer/Clerk: Mike Miller

CAST NEEDS

Here's an idea of what kind of parts there are available for Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures, with an idea of the age range. Teen parts can be about 8th grade students up to adults. Child parts can be played by anyone, children on up, AND even adults. I encourage everyone to try-out. If you are only interested in certain parts, there is an audition form on the web site, and at auditions, where you can indicate your preferences. I appreciate everyone who trys out, the more people - the stronger our theater group becomes.


The 4 friends:

Toad: Adult, Shakesperian singer
Mole: Teen, Timid, "follow the rules" animal
Rat: Teen, Adventurer, Boater
Badger: Teen, Wise, slow to anger, but ferocious when needed

Mice: Children, Citizens of the country, cheerful, but afraid of weasels

Housekeeper/Nurse: Teen, Housekeeper for Toad Mansion

Chief Weasel, Teen, the chief bad guy
Weasels: Children. The bad guys.

Other than the above, there are numerous other characters that appear for 1 or 2 lines, and then go off stage. I will be casting and combining these roles.

Email any questions to ccpdirector@gmail.com.

Time and Place, Mr. Toad Auditions

Auditions will be Sat. Feb. 19, from 9 - 12 noon, in room 302 at the Caledonia Resource Center, which is connected to Duncan Lake Middle School. Email me at: CCPDirector@gmail.com if you are unable to make it to auditions, arrangements can be made.

Auditions scheduled for "Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures"

Mark your calendars for auditions for "Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures". We will have try-outs on Sat. Feb. 19. Watch here for details. We will start rehearsals right away, and have 4 solid weeks of rehearsals. Performances are March. 23, March 24, and March 26.