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)