I hope everyone is having a terrific week. I am going to try to make this as short and sweet as possible, so hang with me...and be sure to read and respond (if needed) to this blog post:
1. PRACTICE! Friday is an ALL CALL. We will be reviewing ALL MATERIAL. Please make sure your cast member has been practicing and knows their stuff. We need to be able to move on...and to do that we can't be reteaching material at every rehearsal. 10-15 minutes a day is all your child needs to do...please encourage them to know their songs and dances. VIDEOS FOR REVIEW
2. BIOS! It's getting to crunch time. If I don't have your bio by Monday, September 5th, unfortunately, we will not be able to include your write up on the Bio Board. We are missing several, sadly. Please review the INSTRUCTIONS and send it to me at thebizdoesseuss@gmail.com ASAP! THANK YOU!
3. Meetings this weekend:
*Sets Team will meet on Friday during rehearsal. Please attend if you can help with our set.
*Costume Team will meet on Friday during rehearsal. Please attend if you can help with costumes.
*REMINDER: we are fitting Jungle Animals (ONLY) beginning at 6pm on Friday night. Please check your email if you are the parent of a Jungle Animal - if you have an email from me, please be there early, if possible!
4. It's time to start marketing the show. Posting on social media. sharing the information with your friends and family and spreading the word! Show posters and postcards have been ordered and should arrive soon. I will email electronic copies of these to everyone and post them on the blog in the PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS section ASAP! Follow The Biz on their various social media...and PLEASE share those posts, too!
5. Jan also asked me to pass along information about The Biz class schedule - including the dance classes that are just getting started for this session. Classes are a great way to grow your skills outside of rehearsals! Email Jan at thebizacademy@gmail.com for more information or details on how you can get enrolled!
6. Finally, I have a question that will require a response from all of you! Please send me an email at thebizdoesseuss@gmail.com if you are interested in participating. I need to know by the end of this weekend:
A local headshot photographer and friend, Gary Nelson, contacted me and inquired as to if any of the parents in our cast would be interested in professional headshots for our production. Gary is the photographer for Footlite Musicals and other theatres in downtown Indianapolis and frequently offers this "headshot special" to casts:
Gary will photograph our entire cast for professional headshots. He will print the photos for use on our Bio Board.
In addition, he offers each cast member the opportunity to purchase their headshots (and the rights to use them) for $25. If you purchase, he will give you a disc/download with 5-8 professional headshots that you can print when needed for auditions and other theatre opportunities. THEY ARE GREAT PICTURES...see example below.
YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE YOUR PICTURES to have them taken. However, WE MUST HAVE A CERTAIN NUMBER of cast members purchase (20) to qualify and compensate Gary for his time. This is not offered through The Biz. You will pay Gary directly for your shots, should you choose to order!
Please email me at thebizdoesseuss@gmail.com if you would like to purchase a disc of 5-8 different headshots for your use for $25. I will let you know the results!
Examples of Gary's headshots:
THANK YOU! SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!
