ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 27, 2018 Sunday is our Annual Instrument Petting Zoo and the beginning of the season of Faith Rattle and Soul- Arts Time!
Note that the petting zoo lasts from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Note that the petting zoo lasts from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Aug 16/2018
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Our promotion for the 2018-1019 season is officially launched! The signs are up on the lawn at St. Mark's! Ask your friends and neighbours if they saw the signs and make sure they put the Instrument Petting Zoo on their calendars, Sunday, September 30 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (extra long rehearsal on this day so everyone can try every instrument)!
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April 14/2018
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Due to bad weather, today's rehearsal with Tammy Whetham is CANCELLED.
Please check back here regarding tomorrow's rehearsal at 11:45 in the morning before venturing out tomorrow. |
Mar 29/2018
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We are so lucky to have Tammy Whetham to work with us! Tammy is a professional actor, singer, acting/singing/dance coach who has been stage director for professional operas and musicals.
As a family, we recommend that you sit down and check out Tammy's website at http://tammywhetham.com/. |
Mar 28/2018
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We hope everyone had a great March Break! Last Sunday's rehearsal was great!
We are now officially off-book for Global Chorus, so review your memorized lines and solos carefully in the next 2 weeks! Remember that there is no rehearsal this weekend, due to Easter. There have been changes to the extra Saturday rehearsals. Could you all check the schedule and add the new times to your family calendars? Remember that to check the schedule or the latest announcements, you go to the home page of our website (www.youthperformingarts.weebly.com), scroll down and look for these buttons: See you on Saturday, April 7! Ann for the whole leadership team |
Feb 20/2018
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What should I work on during February?
For Faith Rattle and Soul participants:
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Feb 10/2018
Jan 12/2018 |
Global Chorus Rehearsals:
Rehearsal on Feb 18 is cancelled due to Family Day. (Some participants will be away for the weekend and we want to rehearse when we can have everyone present.) Remember to work on your lines and solos at home for Act 1 and the first song and scenes of Act 2. We are off-book on Feb 25 for Act 1! The first rehearsal of 2018 happens this Sunday! Times are 11:45 to 12:15 for Stage Whispers and 11:45 to 12:45 for Centre Stage. We will be working on our speaking parts and starting to film our short videos this Sunday.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the videos! If you can't attend, please let me know so I can make adjustments to the roles. We'll all meet in the sanctuary and then divide into the 2 age groups (Stage Whispers grades 1 to 3 and Centre Stage grades 4 to 6) after a short conversation about background and editing. |
Dec 8/2017
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Please me sure you bring a water bottle to each rehearsal.
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Oct 25/2017
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Only a few rehearsals until the performance of Moses and the Freedom Fighters!
Make sure these dates are on your calendar! We need every person at every rehearsal, in costume so that we can see what the stage looks like with everyone in costume. Sunday, Oct 29 11:45 to 12:45- off book run-through of show- make sure you know all your parts because we don't stop for anything today! Announcing Saturday, November 4 - morning! (time to be determined) 9:00 all Centre Stage members plus M and A 10:00 all members- run-straight through show Sunday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m. Final Warm-up Rehearsal (Performance is at 10:30 a.m.) |
Oct 1/2017
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Our extra long rehearsal is on October 15. (Note the date change since September 1st.) Please be sure to attend and have your speaking parts and vocal solos memorized for this rehearsal. If you missed the October 1 rehearsal when parts were handed out, please email AnnGreen to make arrangements to receive your parts. This extra long rehearsal will last from 11:45 to 2:30 p.m. (Note the change in dismissal time.) Please bring a lunch with you! We will be eating together at 11:45 while discussing the specifics of the show! |
Aug 28/2017 |
It's important that each person attend every rehearsal so we can practice with the whole team. If you miss a rehearsal, the people that act before and after you are not able to properly rehearse. Please let Ann, the director, know well in advance if you need to be away.
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Aug 27/2017 |
Mark these dates on your calendars.
All rehearsals begin at 11:45. Stage Whispers (Gr. 1-3) are dismissed at 12:15. Centre Stage (Gr. 4-6) and On Cue (Gr. 7-12) are dismissed at 12:45. Sept. 17 - Instrument Petting Zoo - Try out new instruments and give the directors your choices for the 2017-18 season! Sept. 24 - Today is your chance to bring your parents to a petting zoo! Your whole family can try flute, violin, guitar, trumpet or bucket drumming! Oct. 1 - You will be assigned your parts for our first musical of the season today! . Oct. 8, 15, 22 - Regular rehearsals Oct. 29 - Extra long rehearsal today. See Schedule for times. Nov. 5 - Our first musicals of the 2017-18 season are today. Arrive at church early! (See Schedule) and be sure to invite friends and family to the service at 10:30! |
April 1/2017 |
Preparation for our next performance, The Unity Tree!
Please note that there is no rehearsal on April 9 and May 7. Our dress rehearsal is on May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On May 14, please arrive at 9:00 a.m. to warm-up for our 10:30 performance! |