Black cowboy hat

I have a beautiful black cowboy hat. It is the one that Christine wore. Does this belong to anyone out there? If so, call me.

DVD

Hey everyone,

Andrew has the DVDs ready for you already. So bring check or money to the cast party. You can get either Sat. performance or both.

Cast Party

Hey everyone!

Be sure to respond to the evite Mrs. Mueller sent out - and check the comments she's posted there as well.

See you all Monday!

Hey all

Dear cast and crew,

I am still basking in the glow of the weekend. What a great run. I am so pleased with your work. Thank you for the flowers, book and prayer. You bless my socks off.

I don't know what I have received from apprentices so far, but just turn in all the hair, makeup, accessories boxes at the cast party. That is the best time to return items to one another and my attic. We need the insulation!

Have a blessed week.

BTW if any of you have ideas of things you wish to do at the cast party just call or email Mrs. Mueller....moms or students.

Public performances

Hello everyone - a great run this morning at the high school. I am so pleased with the way it is looking.

A reminder that everyone needs powder on stage - no shiny noses...

Also no friends or older/younger siblings on stage please before or after the show.

Looking forward to tonight! This is it - time to wow our families.

See you at 5:45 pm.

HIS Performance Week

 

Monday – Final Dress Rehearsal at the Refinery

Arrival:  Be there at 12:15

Pick up: 4:30

Tuesday – Day of Rest!

Wednesday, May 4 – Decorah Elementary School 1225 Sylvan Way, West Bend, 

NEW CURTAIN TIME:  9:15

Directions:  Hwy 45 to Paradise exit.  Travel east to Main Street.  Turn north on Main Street to Hawthorne.  Turn east on Hawthorne to 5^th Avenue.  School is behind Walgreens. 

Arrival:  Be there at 7:45 am. 

Curtain time:  9:15 am.

Pick up about:  11:00 am

Parking:  Parents please drop off your student and park on the street as the parking lot is reserved for teachers.

Thursday, May 5 – Holy Angels 230 North 9^th Avenue, West Bend.

Directions:  Hwy 45 to Hwy 33 exit.  Go east to North 8^th Avenue.  Turn right to school  Enter at the 8^th Avenue entrance; parking is on the street or on the other side of the school. 

Arrival:  Be there at 8:15 am.

Curtain time:  9:30 am.

Pick up about: 11:15 am. 

Parking:  We will be unloading the trainer on 8^th Avenue.  However, those staying with cars may park in the church parking lot, the school parking lot on the north-west side of the building, or on the street across from Chase Bank. 

We need to be at the high school to set up for Friday’s performance so bring a brown bag lunch. If the weather is nice, we may meet at Ziegler Park in West Bend.

Thursday, May 5 – West Bend High School 1305 East Decorah.  

Set-up only – no performance at this time.  This is mandatory for all cast and crew.  We need everyone’s help for set-up.

Set up time:  12:30 – approximately 2:30.

Directions from Holy Angels:  Take 8^th Avenue south.  Turn east or left on Chestnut.  Turn right or south on Main Street.  Turn left on Decorah (you’ll see Badger Middle School on the west side of the road).  Take Decorah east to River Road and drive the length of the high school and turn south or right on River Road. 

Parking at the high school: You can park in the south lot closest to the garage door on the far back side of the building.  Place your parking pass on your rear view mirror.  If you don’t have a parking pass you may obtain one from the either of the stage managers, Jesse or Megan.

Directions from Hwy 45:  Exit Paradise and head east.  Turn north or left on Main Street.  Turn right on Decorah or east to River Road.  Drive the length of the high school and turn south or right on River Road.  See above for parking.

H.I.S. Players Directions Performance Week 2011                           Page 2

Friday, May 6 – West Bend High School  1305 East Decorah

This performance is for West Bend High School English classes as well as for students and staff of St. John’s School

Directions:  See above

Arrival :  Be there at 8:00 am

Curtain time:  9:30 am

Pick up at: 11:30 am

Friday, May 6  West Bend High School Evening Public Performance

Arrival:  5:45 pm.

Curtain time: 7:00 pm.

Pick up at: 9:15 pm

Saturday, May 7, West Bend High School Matinee Public Performance

Arrival: 12:15 pm.

Curtain time: 1:30 pm.

Pick up at: 3:15 pm.

Saturday, May 7, West Bend High School Evening Public Performance

Arrival:  5:45 pm.

Curtain time: 7:00 pm.

Pick up at: 10:15 pm.

Cast and Crew, please bring bags and boxes to bring all of your props and personal items home.  Everything MUST go home after Saturday night’s performance.  We need to be out of the building by 10:30 pm.

Saturday, May 7, Culvers Hwy 33, West Bend (just west of I-45)

Everyone is invited to meet at Culvers after Saturday night’s final performance, around 10:30 pm.  We’ll meet after the entire auditorium is cleared out, the trailer is packed and all personal items are claimed.  Family and friends of the cast and crew are welcome to join us at Culvers to celebrate our finale of our 2011 performance week.

Correct Directions to Decorah School

The correct directions to Decorah Elementary are as follow:
Hwy 45 to Paradise exit. Travel east to Main Street, turn north on Main Street to Vine Street (Police Department is on the corner). Turn east on Vine Street after 5-6blocks, turn right on Sylvan and school is about 1/2 block down on the left.

So sorry, about that misprint.


No one should be late but just in case you are going to be more than 2 minutes late - Call Jesse Dauster 262-685-7324 or Mrs. Dauster 262-707-8447.

Wednesday time clarification

Decorah school moved their time up to 9:15 - that is why we need to be there at 7:45So if you see 9:40 on your calendar - please ignore it!

Backstage Apprentice Schedule

This schedule is for all hat, hair, makeup, and accessory apprentices.

Monday May 2 (final dress rehearsal): Hannah Nelson, Aimee Steffenhagen, Abby Stephany, Kellan Vagnini

Wednesday, Mar 4: Hannah Nelson, Courtney Englund, Abby Stephany, Sarah Mueller

Thursday, May 5: Elizabeth Cantrall, Aimee Steffenhagen, Abby Stephany, Kellan Vagnini

Friday, May 6 9:30: Hannah Nelson, Courtney Englund, Abby Stephany, Felicia Mott

Friday, May 6 7:00: Elizabeth Cantrall, Aimee Steffenhagen, Abby Stephany, Sarah Mueller

Saturday, May 7 1:30: Elizabeth Cantrall, Aimee Steffenhagen, Abby Stephany, Kellan Vagnini

Saturday, May 7 700: Hannah Nelson, Courtney Englund, Abby Stephany, Felicia Mott

Time Change

Make a Note - The time for our performance at Decorah is changed to 9:15. Watch for the schedule for performance week coming out soon.

A Couple Things From Mrs. George

Hello all,
We are in need of two things; first, a steamer for clothing. Call Mrs. George if you can help.

Secondly, a responsible person is needed with a clothes hanger in the back of their car to help transport costumes, and must also commit to being there about 10 minutes early to Decorah, Holy Angels, and setup at the high school. Again, call Mrs. George at  262.305.8910

Thanks!

Tuesday, May 3

Tuesday, May 3 is a free day.

On Friday make sure to get a handout on the schedule for performance week with directions and times.

See you tomorrow.

The last 3 rehearsal times

Wednesday, April 27 - Be ready to go at 1:00 - so arrive between 12:30 and 1:00 and help unload the trailer. Not a dress rehearsal, but need all props, furniture pieces and backdrop. Townspeople do come, but bring a book. Musicians connect with Libby to see when you are to be there. Apprentices do not need to come unless your adult partner needs you.

Friday, April 29 - 12:15 - 4:30 Dress Rehearsal. Newspaper will be taking pictures and maybe interviewing.

Monday, May 2 - 12:15 - 4:30 (This is back to our usual time because there is no track meet)

There is no eating in costume, so eat lunch before you come. Some dry snacks are allowed later in the day for those who need it.

We are almost there! Keep reviewing those lines. Everyone check your entrances and exits so you are sure of them.

I am still not sure if we have a Tuesday performance - waiting on school personnel.

May the Lord grant you grace and mercy and peace in abundance, Mrs. Wells

Hair schedule - actors

Hello Hair girls,

You have done a great job learning the styles and getting the actors to look their part....

To help the hair gals meet their deadline these are the 3 people that need to report to hair BEFORE COSTUMING.
Katie Nelson
Sarah McCulloch
Hannah Englund

You three are exempt from unloading the trailer as well. You can make up for it at the end by loading it up.

Right after costuming go to hair- Abby Brooks, Christine Pollnow, Micaela Wells and Chastis George

Thanks everyone and thanks to Mrs. Wilke for helping out.

Info from the director

Make sure to pray for each other regularly. There are some viruses surfacing during this "first warm then cold" weather. Dress rehearsals sure flow better when all are present.

But if your child is sick, please call me at 677-1378 so I can plan accordingly. It is best to call 2 hours before a practice.

Students make sure to ask your mom if you received any emails. I am sending out notes and tweaking things via email rather than the general blog. But they only work if you read them.

Wed, April 27th - I only need the actors, not apprentices. Not a dress rehearsal. Musicians may have a shorter rehearsal - Libby will decide. I do need props out of trailer. Not sure at this time if I need townspeople....I will let you know Monday.

Since we ditched the platform, we need a rug to define Julia's house. I am thinking a braided rug in the 4' x 6' size - dark blue or brown or neutral. Please call me right away or send a picture if you have a possibility.

That is all for now - have a blessed Easter

Costume need

Costumers need to borrow one nice full crenolin. Borrow from a cousin or aunt? Call Sara George ASAP.

On Monday - remember your T-shirts. This is what you wear each dress rehearsal and performance under your costume. You should keep it in your HIS backpack. Boys try to match it to the color of your shirt. Girls in dresses - a tank top is preferable as it is less bulky and it should be white if you are wearing a white blouse.

If there is a long line at costume check in or check out - see hats/shoes, or accessories for your string tie or neckerchief.

See you on Monday

Cookie Sale Fundraiser

Hello,

The performances are coming quickly. That means it's time to bake or buy cookies! Each family MUST donate 3-4 dozen cookies that will be sold at the West Bend H.S. performances. There will be two different cookie drop off dates to choose from. The first date will be Friday, 4/29 at 4:30 PM after the rehearsal at the Refinery. Please give the cookies to Kathy Pallo or Julia Carl. We will freeze the cookies till they are needed. The second drop off date will be Friday, 5/6 before the evening show at West Bend H.S. - please drop off your cookies no later then 6:00 PM.

Please e-mail Julia Carl at jacarl1@aol.com with the date you will be dropping off your cookies - (either Fri., 4/29 @ 4:30 - Refinery or Fri., 5/6 @ 6:00 -WBHS). Please e-mail by Tuesday.

NOTE: Cookies must be in a disposable container or put your name on your container and pick up after the Saturday night show. Please, no bags to avoid broken cookies.

Thank you so much!

Julia Carl

HIS Scrapbooking

SAVE THE DATE

The Two Gents scrapbook will be assembled on May 23rd from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Community Church.  Please plan on coming to help put it together.  For you new folk, every year we assemble a H.I.S. Player memory book.  It's usually about twenty pages.  You bring scissors, glue and all of your creativity and I bring paper, pictures and embellishments. If you have an inspiration for a page, let me know earlier so I can print the picture and size that you want. I don't know the cost of the book yet, but it will include the printing costs and my costs.  I try to keep it under $20.  Money will be due when you receive your book.  Assembling the scrapbook is not mandatory, but appreciated (and a lot of fun).  I will have a sign up at the cast party so you can let me know if you want a book and if you'll be able to help put it together.  My goal is to have them printed by June 4th , so that I can distribute them to all of you at graduation.  We'll make arrangements for all of those not attending graduation.  So, get that date on your calendars and pray that I get some good pictures at the dress rehearsals.

Rhonda Hensler

Important stuff from the director

We forgot to mention - all cast wear a clean T-shirt under your costume to absorb your sweat and keep the costumes cleaner.

Our public shows at West Bend High School are at 7:00 - not at 7:30 like I have in my former post.

Today at dress rehearsal the hair and makeup people need to set up behind the set.

Unload the trailer right away and get costumed right after that - hoping to start the meeting at 1:30 after everyone is dressed.

See you soon!

Performance Week schedule

The long awaited performance week schedule. Many thanks to Mrs. Guagliardo for persevering.

Monday May 2 - final dress rehearsal 11:30 - 3:00 at the Refinery (Newly scheduled and changed time)

Tuesday - open for now

Wednesday May 4 - Decorah elementary in West Bend 9:40

Thursday May 5 Holy Angels in WB 9:30 Lunch together then Setup at High School - 2 hours around 12:30 - 2:30

Friday May 6 WB High School 9:30

Public shows Fri and Sat night at 7:30 and Sat aft matinee at 1:30

Please keep Tues open as Kewaskum Middle School may be hosting us.

The above times are when we start the show. You need to be there at least 75 minutes before. So the report time for the mornings is 8:15.
If your friends or family have conflicts with the 3 public performances they may come to the Friday morning show at WBHS - plenty of room. Decorah is not open. Holy Angels would have a few bleacher seats open on the edge. Any of the 2 last dress rehearsals are open, but as you know the Refinery is a bit cramped.

We will explain more today. Any other questions call Mrs. Wells

HIS Players Make-up!

All actors & musicians should come to rehearsals and performances with the folllowing. *Black Eyeliner
*Black Mascara
*Foundation
Note:Please don't wear any lip color unless so directed.Also, try to find foundation that matches your skin color,if you are unsure of a color please ask advice from your moms or family.

A Note From Mrs. Englund

All actors must bring socks or tights on Monday!
All actors need to bring stockings which will stay with their costumes until the last performance.

Male characters bring black crew socks that come above the ankle.

Female characters bring black crew socks or knee-high socks.

Female characters who will beb climbing the ladder bring black tights.

Thanks!

Black Tablecloth Needed

I am looking for a black tablecloth to use for our display at the West Bend Library. If you have such an item and are willing to lend it for the next few weeks please let me know and bring it on Monday!

Thanks so much,

Val Pollnow

Publicity Update!

Thank you to everyone who put their posters up so quickly! It's fun to see our H.I.S. Players production displayed at so many businesses in West Bend. I appreciate the extra time and effort you've given to do this.

Now remember to carry those reminder cards with you and hand them out to everyone you know! If you need more (and we hope you do) Christine always has some available at rehearsals.

You should have received an email with a pdf of the poster to use at your discretion and also an example email invitation.

Christine also created a Facebook event for the show. If you have a Facebook account please forward that to as many people as possible! If you are "friends" with her you should already have received an invite to that event. If you are not, simply type Two Gents of Verona in your search box on Facebook and it should pop up; it is a open event.

It's going to be a great show, now let's get the word out so that everyone can enjoy it!

T-shirts - last day

Last day to order T-shirts. Bring $9.00/shirt or a check made out to Anne Stephany today.

Over Due Bios

Mrs. Miller needs the following people to turn in their bios ASAP: Anna Cantrall, Jeremiah Cantrall, Lizzy Cantrall, Abby Stephany, and Caleb Vagnini

Cast Party!

 Mrs. Mueller has set a date for the cast party: May 16th from 1:30-5:00, at Community Church. An invitation will be sent a couple weeks before hand with more info.

Many thanks

Thanks go out to Mr. Hummel for a beautiful poster........Great job.

Thanks to Mrs. Stephany for getting the T-shirt order together.

Thanks to Dominic for holsters.

Thanks to Mr. Hensler for handles on those awesome saloon doors.

Always many thanks to the dedicated costumers.

Thanks to Mrs. Hensler for her camera craft.

Thanks to Mrs. Miller for writing all the checks and keeping track of the bills.

Thanks to Mrs. Boppre, Dominic and Mrs. Steffenhagen for a dog tail.

Thanks to Mrs. Guagliardo for keeping up the search for performance venues - keep praying for results for her.

Thanks to Mrs. Boppre, Dominic, Mary and Jesse for painting the set.

Thanks to Mrs. Dauster for keeping the show rolling.

And I know there are more kudos due to others I know not or have forgotten - so to you - may the Lord bless you richly.

In Him, Mrs. Wells

Outlaws and apprentices and M. Carl

Outlaws - don't forget your ragged, holey jeans next week. They can be too short and just tuck into boots.

Makeup/Hair: Facial stubble on Caleb V. and Caleb H. Mustache on Luke and Mexican mustache on Rachel. Scar on Drew's cheek.

Hair: I would like to see Rachel's Mexican wig.

Accessories - Do all the outlaws have a red bandana? Sarah needs hers to go over her mouth like an outlaw.
Luke's 3 fingered glove needs to be finalized this week. He needs to practice with this. Luke and girls - bring several gloves to practice and let's get it figured out. Please show me.

Caleb V. needs to wear the eye patch in practices from now on.

Hats/shoes : Drew's moccasin needs to be opened up and a sock figured out and stuffed sticking out the toe - also duct tape needs to be changed. This may take some figuring to get it to stay on. Also the horned hat looks great the way you fixed it. Caleb H. said it hurt his head. Is it too small or does it need padding? You can also try it on Caleb V. I do want someone to wear it. But they will take it off for the fight.

Drew should probably wear both boots during the square dance to keep him in alignment!

Apprentices - Monday the 11th is your big day to work with outlaws - they will be with you or practicing on their own. They will not be as available the next week.

Outlaws: On Monday show me your written out confession of your "crime" - just a couple sentences...ie. My name is one eye Jack and I.... Rachel and Sarah I need to talk with you on the phone - more specifics.

Outlaws and the Rock - I realized the rock is not being used...here are a few starters...Caleb V. climb on it and then jump off it toward Abe during your attack.

Caleb H. - toss Ursula on the rock when you say "the runaway"

Whoever has Lance and Crab - toss them just in front of the rock instead of in the front.

Just before pardoning: all outlaws will gather around and on the rock.

You are well on your way!

T-Shirts

T-shirts will be available to order from Mrs. Stephany the last hour of practice today. They will be $8-10. She will know the exact amount today. Bring cash or make a check out to Anne Stephany. They need to be ordered next Monday, so that is absolutely your last chance. Bring money or a check today and fill out your order form. And maybe ask your mom what size you are!

Parking at Practice

Hey everyone!
While we're at Refinery, our parking is limited to the spaces to just in front of the part of the building we are in - so the 5-6 in front of the door. We can park on the opposite side of the building - go to the next parking lot off River Road and park against the building by the door that has the Refinery sign at the top. Please reserve the front lot to people who need to unload and directors. Thanks!

Bios

Reminder: Bios are due today! (Monday April, 4th) Remember to e-mail them to Mrs. Miller at bjmillerclan@charter.net or give them printed to Megan or Jason at rehearsal. Thanks!

Rehearsal Plan for Monday, April 4

Hello all,

Monday will be a bit different, so here goes...

Mr. Landers and Mrs. Wells will be working in the large room on the outlaw scenes 11 & 16 from noon to 2:00. If you are in those scenes, stay in the large room, so we don't waste time hunting for you.

Any actor who has carpooled early (noon) should report to Mrs. Newhouse who will be in the back narrow room past the bathrooms. Duke and Ursula - you have first priority, so please go back right away.

Those coming at 1:00 can get your posters from Katherine, report to Mrs. Newhouse, and then check with the apprentices and costuming to see if you are needed.

We will have devotions and a brief meeting at 2:00 or whenever Mr. Landers has completed his scene work.

Following that we will take 60 - 90 minutes to work all the scene changes. During that time all actors need to be in the large room. They will be unavailable to work with apprentices or costuming.

At the end of the day we will work scene 4 and 9.

Any extra time I would like Valentine and Thurio to work the checker game.

OK - See you all tomorrow! Mrs. Wells

A Note From Mrs. Boppre

We are looking to start painting the sets.  We will be trying a new technique that will require a bit of artistic ability and schedule flexibility.  I'm looking for students or adults age 14 and older to be on a list of possible painters.  We will be painting at the Komro barn again near Newburg (6375 Pleasant Hill Drive West Bend, 53095).  When I see the potential for good weather I will call for a team of about 3,4 or 5 painters to help us.  I will be working with each painting team to do a faux finish of 4 colors which will give our set the depth and textured look that Deidre has envisioned.  Please e-mail me directly your name and days that you are typically available or not available.  I will post dates for painting on the blog through Jesse or I may call you directly if the need is urgent.  It looks like Tuesday April 5th is our best upcoming opportunity so please let me know who would be available Tuesday.  Thank you, Dawn Boppre javascript:parent.wgMail.openComposeWindow('cmhotr@gmail.com') or 262-677-0715.

A Change in Plans

I'm sorry, but because of an unexpected change in our schedule, Christine will not be able to stay late at Monday's practice to hand out posters. Instead, Katherine (Lance) will be there at 12:30 or earlier, ready to hand out posters and nag cards. Anytime either girl has a chance during rehearsal they can also assist you with this.

Please make sure that they check your name off the list, so we don't have to contact you later on.

Remember, every family is required to deliver 3-5 posters. If you have not, please take a look at the earlier post, listing the locations.

Remember to bring a folder to carry them safely home in and to write the business you will be delivering it to on the back of each of your posters.

Holsters in the bag

I had about 4 students tell me on Monday that they had holsters...how about right now you get them and put them in your H.I.S. bag. Remember in a couple weeks you will need a backpack/sports bag at every dress rehearsal for your clothes.

Hats, Shoes, and Props

For hats and shoes we are still in need of:

• a brown hat- could be a cowboy hat or just an old beatup hat


• size 12 wide or size 13 cowboy boots

For props we are still in need of:

• a silver mug


• pistols


• rifles


• holsters

Hello HIS Players Parents!

Mr. Hummel will have the posters ready to be distributed at our next HIS rehearsal. We now need to get them prominently displayed in town! As discussed at our parent meeting, every family needs to distribute at least 3 - 5 posters to local businesses. More help is always appreciated!

Posters will be available at the beginning and end of practice this Monday from Christine Pollnow (Julia). We will keep an updated list of where they are being distributed. It would help keep the posters in good condition if you send along a folder or envelope to transport them from practice to home. (They are 81/2”x14”.) Please ask your children to bring some home if you won't be present at practices--however many you expect to be able to distribute as well as where you plan on distributing them. Many parents keep a folder containing posters in their car to distribute as they run errands, etc.

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PLEASE NOTE: Parents need to distribute posters (not students). Since posters are rather costly, only leave them at businesses that promise they'll be displayed in a front window or for public display, i.e. NOT in employee's lounge, etc. Bring some scotch tape along and offer to put the poster up.

When visiting a business, request to speak to a manager, if possible. Begin by informing them of the play; invite them directly, cheerfully informing them that it is free to the public and a family friendly comedy at the high school. If they cannot post where we'd like it, THANK them anyway but explain that due to the cost of the posters we can only post in prominent locations. Remind them of the dates (give a reminder card) and encourage them to attend again personally. This is not just poster distribution, but good public relations for HIS Players and home schooling.

Following is a list of businesses that need posters displayed. ("X" indicates poster is on the way to being displayed there.)

I know many of you know other places where we can hang our posters. The places I have listed below are top priority. Once all of these have been delivered, it would be wonderful for you to place extras.

Please choose 3 of the following businesses and let Christine know which ones you are covering. If you would like to send me an email or comment on the blog stating which businesses you would like to cover, I will do my best to match you to your choices if they are still available. Christine will stay late on Monday after rehearsal to ensure every family gets at least 3 posters.

*West Bend Library (2)

*Family Center

*Fireside Books X

*YMCA X

*Carpe Diem (near library) X

*Lots For Tots

*Play’n for Pennies

*Mirror Image Dance

*Revolution (684 S Indiana Ave)

*Zoja

*Music Academy

*White House of Music

*Volunteer Center (237 N Main Street. Bring nag cards to leave)

*Big Brothers Big Sisters (103 S Main Street. Bring nag card to leave for families)

*Casa Guadalupe

*Januli’s (Downtown)

*Jalisco’s (downtown)

*Toucan’s X

*The Binkery

*Senior Center West Bend

*Kewaskum Library

*Slinger Library

*Imagine Coffee Shop

Starbucks

Morning Glory

St. Vinnie's

Super Cuts

Heads Up

RoseMarie's

Great Clips

Once is Never Enough

Pick 'n Save North

Pick 'n Save South

Sunseed

Piggly Wiggly South

Piggly Wiggly Hwy 60

Candy Man (downtown)

Burger King

Noodles

Omicron

Paradise Mobil

Daily News

Moraine Park

Dollar Tree

BP Gas Station on Main

Panera Bread

Meadowbrook Manor

University Apts

Emmaus

Holy Angels Church & School

Montessori

Hope Church

St. John's Luth Church & School

Community Church

Trinity Luth. Church X

UCC in West Bend X

UCC in Kewaskum

Riveredge Nature Ctr.

St. Francis Cabrini

St. James

Piggly Wiggly Slinger

Kewaskum Coffee Shop

Hartford

*Hartford Library

*Hartford Perc’s Place

*Hartford Senior Center

Hartford Rec Center

The Mineshaft

Scoop De Ville

Schauer Center

Parents, I am currently looking for contacts at the neighboring high schools to see if we can schedule a few more performances. If any parent has a contact at the high schools listed below, please contact Ann Guagliardo as soon as possible. I would prefer a contact with an English teacher. A phone number, name and title would be helpful. Thank you Hartford High School, Slinger High School, Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Living Work Lutheran High School, Kewaskum High School, Menomonee Falls High School

A Note From Mrs. Pollnow

Mr. Hummel, Mrs. Hensler, and Micaela Weils have been working hard to create our beautiful poster as well as the reminder cards all the cast and crew will be distributing.  The cards and poster should be ready by next Monday, April fourth.

Please take reminder cards with you wherever you go (in your car, your purse, etc.) so that they are available to share with everyone you meet.  Remember, anyone you invite to our performances is being offered a gift.  Don't be afraid to invite friends and strangers alike.  In the past I have had many strangers I invited (the phlebotomist that drew Jacob's blood, the nurse practitioner, the cashier at the bookstore, the barrista at Starbucks and others) show up at our HIS Players performances.  They have always been very grateful and eager to attend the next year's production.

So as soon as the reminder cards are available, grab a handful and share, share, share!  In today's chaotic world a smile alone goes a long way.  Imagine what a smile and a warm invitation to a free theatrical performance can do!

Thank you for your help,

Val Pollnow

Refinery this Monday - 28th

Remember - see you all at the Refinery.

Elorine and Josiah Doak - can you call Siegmanns so that they know.

Outlaw homework

Outlaws - I meant to give this to you last week to work on, but there is always this week.

Some ad libbing parts for all of you

At the end of the play you will be talking excitedly about the first thing you are going to do when you get back to town. Plan that out.

Also when you are pardoned by the Duke there will be a little ceremony - so come up with the offence that you are being pardoned for. Make up a little story for it.

Great job withbeing patient guys - we will assign your weaponry this week.

Mr. Landers coming April 4

Some of you may remember Mr. Landers from Oliver Twist. He is a wonderful christian actor, director and stunt man. He will be working with part of the cast on April 4th at the Refinery from 12:00 - 2:00 He is in the middle of tech week in his show and needed to come earlier.

Actors needed at noon (or slightly before!) - scene 11 - all 6 outlaws, Speed, Valentine

Additional actors needed at 12:30 for scene 16 Proteus, Julia with a hat, Sarah McCulloch could you fill in for Johannah?

Everyone else in that scene 16 should be fine coming at the normal 1:00 and report to wherever we are working.

OK - so outlaws remember April 4th is your big day - we need guns on at that point and rifles assigned, etc.

Johannah, I am sorry I couldn't work it out for Mr. Landers to come when you were there - schedules didn't connect.

Refinery - everyone

Hey everyone,

Don't forget that we meet at the Refinery beginning on Monday, March 28. The address is 919 N. River Road. It is in a warehouse - 3rd one down - on the east side of the road between a fire station and daycare building. See you at 1:00.

Wooden saw horse

Johannah is looking for a wooden saw horse to use for displaying our bio cards at the high school. Please call her if you or your grandpa or great-uncle have one to loan. Thank you.

PROPS

All props need to be used from now on. If you haven't found your prop yet - then bring one in to use. Stage managers will do the same.Some props are currently in accessories.

Keep looking for gun holsters.

Welcome back Jesse and Megan.

Outlaws and their mothers

Outlaw jeans should not be new, but well worn - holes and ragged hems and torn pockets are welcome. Don't throw out those old ones that are too short either - because they are tucked into boots.

Biographies

To: All Cast and Apprentices of Two Gents of Verona, OK



Your written bio is needed for the HIS Players display

at our public performances!


DUE DATE: April 4, 2011.

TURN IN:

1) Email completed bio to Mrs. Miller: bjmillerclan@charter.net
OR
2) Give printed bio to Megan Carl or Jason Miller at rehearsal

REQUIRED SPECIFICS:

1) 110 words or less (editor reserves the right to cut down lengthy submissions!)
2) 3rd person (use your name and “he” or “she” to refer to yourself, not “I”)
3) First sentence MUST contain your first and last name, age, and city.

Be creative within the above requirements—your bio will give an idea of who you are to those watching the performances!

Suggested topics could include:
Years you’ve been in HIS Players
Former plays/roles you’ve performed
Interests or hobbies
Plans or goals
Favorite verse


Mrs. Hensler will have past year’s bios available for you to read if you would like ideas or examples to get you started.


Be on time!

Those with late submissions will have their names listed on the blog as delinquent! 

Cowboy boots and hats - actors and apprentices

I would like everyone who wears cowboy hats to begin using them in rehearsal on Monday. They will need to be tipped and taken off and generally used in acting as a prop at times.

I would like everyone who wears cowboy boots to wear them in the square dance rehearsal on Monday - you may need to bring extra or special socks so you don't get blisters.

I would like a list from Hannah and Lizzie on Monday regarding who still needs cowboy boots and/or hat and what size/color.

The Ranch Name

Hi everybody - parents and actors and apprentices,

We need to start over on the name of the Duke's ranch. Long story short - the paper I had written the ideas on was crumpled and burned. Boy that sounds like an elementary school homework excuse, but it is true. I do apologize.

So please post your ideas under here. Have a family brainstorming session.

It would be really cool if it had meaning to it - something to do with the play or William Shakespeare and incorporating the Wild West. Please resubmit any names from the previous list.

Comments from March 14

Great job on memorizing. I was very pleased working with the principles on Monday.

Has anyone seen the color wheel?

Boy oh boy did we ever miss you, Jesse and Megan. We had a very difficult time finding things and as we were leaving the parking lot after practice - Jeremy noticed the trailer doors wide open. WOW, that was close. Many, many thanks to Katie and Aliesia for filling in on the script and blocking book.

Great Job

I am so blessed this year to have a troupe of high schoolers stepping up to the plate with directing and creating:

Katie and Hannah Nelson - thanks so much for the great teaching of the Virginia Reel yesterday. It looks great. You all looked like you were having a great time and you should as it is a party.

Lindsey Vagnini and Sarah Gumness - I thank you ahead of time for your square dance teaching.

Dominic Boppre - Thanks for creating a wagging tail plus harness, a rope ladder, cleaning up each week and now a checkerboard.

Libby Siegmann - You are leading your team of musicians with enthusiasm and encouragement and I am most pleased with the result. Great job!!

Thank you all - it makes the directing job easier

Girls - bring this

Actresses bring your own comb that you could leave with us, if
possible. This would be helpful to us and them, so nothing gets spread
around.

Thank you so much, and God bless! Hair Apprentices

Urgent Need for computer work

We have the basic design, some of the line art/background and the text for the poster. It just needs someone to design it on the computer. If you have any skills in this area, please contact Mrs. Wells right away. 

 

A Note From Mrs. Hensler

Picture Day!

I need a photograph of ALL students and directors in H.I.S. Players, 2011.  I will be taking these pictures Monday, February 28th and if needed, Monday, March 7th.  If for some reason you don't need to be at practice on those two dates, could you please make arrangements to come in on that day, or let me know and we'll set up another time.

Please wear a solid color shirt, any color.  Not solid stripes or other designs or logos.

These pictures will be used for the scrapbook and to put on a display in the hallway at the high school.

looking forward to seeing your smiling face,

Mrs. Hensler

Ranch name and insult

The contest is open for the name of the ranch. Bring your ideas on paper on Monday.
Siblings and parents can help!

We also need a wild west insult of 5 syllables. It is on page 13, spoken by Thurio and replaces "overweening slave".

pencils and boxes

Cast and apprentices,

I was disappointed that some of you didn't follow through with what I had asked you to bring to practices.

Apprentices - have those boxes on Monday. And bring more than you think you will need.

Cast - you always need a pencil - so why not pack 2 in your folder. You need to write down all blocking. Do not trust your memory. In a pinch - borrow a pencil from the stage managers.

Speaking of memory - work on memorizing with pizazz - appropriate pauses, emphases, drawn out words. Take time to know what you are saying. Use the definitions that Megan has posted.

Remember the costume that you have tried on may not be the final one. Don't get too attached.

checker board

We need someone or a couple someone's to make a checker board and checkers out of wood. It needs to be solid and a bit larger than normal. Painted, but then weathered to look old and used. And it will be a game in progress, so some pieces need to be glued down.

Mr. H. suggested just getting a larger dowel and slicing for the checkers.

Any takers?

Definitions

Here are the definitions for some words in the script whose meaning may not be known.

Adieu-noun-: farewell – (scene 1. Proteus)

Coy-adjective- : shrinking from contact or familiarity (scene 1. Valentine)

Mirth-noun-: gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter (scene 1. Valentine)

Devotee-noun-: an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) (scene 1. Valentine)

Metamorphosed- verb - : to change strikingly the appearance or character of : transform (scene 1. Proteus)

Nought - variant of naught meaning: nothing (scene 1. Proteus)

Fodder – noun - : something fed to domestic animals; especially: coarse food for cattle, horses, or sheep (scene 1. Proteus)

Mutton – noun - : the flesh of a mature sheep used for food (scene 1. Speed)

Beshrew – verb - : curse (scene 1. Proteus)

Peruse – verb - : to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study (scene 2. Lucetta)

Wanton – adjective - : playfully mean or cruel : mischievous (scene 2. Julia)

Gingerly – adjective - : very cautious or careful (scene 2. Julia)

Injurious – adjective - : inflicting or tending to inflict injury (scene 2. Julia)

Contemptuously – adjective - : manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or
disapproval : feeling or showing contempt (scene 2. Julia)

Peremptory – adjective - : putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay; specifically: not providing an opportunity to show cause why one should not comply (scene 3. Angelina)

Sirrah – noun- : used as a form of address implying inferiority in the person addressed (scene 4. Valentine)

Morrow – noun - : morning (scene 4. Valentine)

Tripe – noun - : something poor, worthless, or offensive (scene 4. Speed)

Jest – noun - : an utterance (as a jeer or quip) intended to be taken as mockery or humor (scene 4. Speed)

Hearken – verb - : listen, to give respectful attention (scene 4. Speed)

Victuals – noun – : food usable by humans (scene 4. Speed)

Constancy – noun - : fidelity, loyalty (scene 5. Proteus)

Ensuing –verb – ensue: to strive to attain : pursue (scene 5. Proteus)

Perplexity – noun - : the state of being perplexed : bewilderment (scene 5. Lance)

Jerkin – noun - : a close-fitting hip-length usually sleeveless jacket (scene 6. Valentine)

Doublet – noun - : a man's close-fitting jacket worn in Europe especially during the Renaissance (scene 6. Thurio)

Volley – noun - : a burst or emission of many things or a large amount at once (scene 6. Silvia)

Penitential – adjective - : of or relating to penitence or penance (scene 6. Valentine)

Celestial – adjective - : of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity (scene 6. Valentine and
Proteus)

Madcap – adjective - : marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness (scene 7. Speed)

Rogue – (scene 7. Speed)

Forsworn – adjective - : guilty of perjury (scene 8. Proteus)

Forbear – verb - : obsolete : to do without (scene 8. Lucetta)

Lascivious – adjective - : lewd, lustful

Treachery – noun - : violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence : TREASON (scene 8. Proteus)

Infamy – noun - : evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal (scene 8, Lucetta)

Thither – adverb - : to that place : there (scene 9. The Duke)

Overweening – adjective - : arrogant, presumptuous (scene 9. Thurio)

Nightingale – noun – : an Old World thrush noted for the sweet usually nocturnal song of the male (scene 9. Valentine)

Malignant – adjective - : evil in influence or effect (scene 9. Valentine)

Knave – noun - : a male servant (scene 9. Lance)

Whit – noun - : the smallest part or particle imaginable (scene 12. Julia)

Conceitless – adjective – : without excessive pride in one’s own worth or virtue (scene 12.
Siliva)

Importunity – noun - : the quality or state of being importunate, overly persistent in request or demand (scene 12. Silvia)

Obstinate – adjective - : stubbornly sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion (scene 12. Proteus)

Vouchsafe – verb - : to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner (scene 12 Proteus)

Quips – noun - : a clever usually taunting remark : gibe (scene 12. Proteus)

Quell – verb – : to put down : suppress (scene 12. Proteus)

Spurns – verb - : to kick aside : reject (scene 22. Proteus)

Cur – noun - : a mongrel or inferior dog (scene 13. Lance and Proteus)

Vex – verb - : to bring trouble, distress, or agitation (scene 13. Proteus)

Therewithal – adverb - : besides (scene 13. Proteus)

Gild – verb – : to cover with or as if with a thin coating of gold (scene 14. Ursula)

Valor – noun – : personal bravery in the face of danger (scene 15. Thurio)

Thicket – noun - : a dense growth of shrubbery or small trees (scene 16. Six-Toe Jack)

Ere – preposition - : before (scene 16. Proteus)

Accurst – adjective - : being under or as if under a curse (scene 16. Proteus)

Degenerate – adjective – : having sunk to a lower state or level (scene 16. The Duke)

Boon – noun - : benefit, favor; especially : one that is given in answer to a request (scene 16. Valentine)