Strike Party

After our Sunday show, 12/8, we will "strike" the theater, removing everything we brought into the theater.  All parents should actively participate in this process.  If your committee work is done, please ask those still working, and see if they can use your help.

Remember, if you brought it in or requested another to bring it in for you, you must take it out of the theater or make other arrangements.

Cast members will remove their boxes from the green room by taking them out to their car, and thoroughly clean the green room spaces.

When our "strike" is done we will begin the Strike Party in the commons.  If you ordered a dinner, it will be served there.  If you did not purchase a meal you can certainly bring in dinner from home or any other meal you choose!  All are invited to attend the party.

At the party kids will exchange their last Secret Pal gift (valued at $5 or less) for the big reveal, we will eat together, say our thank yous and the Artistic Team will pass out certificates to all the kids as well as special awards to both the cast and crew.

Scripts and CD Deposit Return

Scripts and CD's can be turned in to Josh Bode (Stage Manager) at the Strike party for a return of the deposit you made at the beginning of our rehearsals.  Josh will compile a list of all items returned, that list will go to our office, and deposit check(s) (which are stored there) will be returned to all those on the list.

All marks in scripts must be erased before turning the script in.  Cast members who do not return their script or CD on Sunday will forfeit their deposit.

Second Weekend Update!

*Friday, 12/6, Cast and crew are called at 6:00 for our 7:00 show. 

*Parents who set up in the lobby can begin at 5:00.  Any children with you that are not in the cast and crew must stay with you as you work.

*The tables we used last weekend are in the elevator and stacked in the hall in front of it.  

*If you are a Secret Pal, REMEMBER YOUR GIFT!  There will be a table in the green room for gifts.  Take them with you when you check in and leave them on the table.  Be sure the name of your Secret Pal is clearly placed on the gift.

*If you have a parent pass and would like to use it for any show this weekend, be sure and sign up on the Parent Pass list at the Will Call table when you arrive prior to each show.  Tickets will be passed out (as available) to parents in the order they are signed in.  Parents with a parent pass cannot seat themselves in the theater without an actual ticket.  Names will be called just before each show opening and tickets distributed by the Will Call table.

*We have two shows on Saturday.  Call time is 2:00 for our 3:00 show.  Cast and crew will stay at the theater until the close of the second show.

*If you purchased a meal, it will be served Saturday between the 3:00 and 7:00 show.  If you did not purchase a meal be sure and pack one for your child.

*Sunday call time is 1:00 for our 2:00 show.

*We will be having Worship at the theater at 12:00.  Please join us if you can!  We will close Worship before 1:00 so cast and crew can make the 1:00 call time.

See you Friday!!

School Day Show!

Cast and crew are called at 9:00 AM.

We have one show at 10:00 AM.

There is no intermission break and no meet and greet time at our school day show.  If your child's class is coming to the show, your child will be able to go directly to the lobby after the show, in costume, to meet their class.  They will have a few minutes to visit!

Pick up time after our show is 12:00.  Please be on time for pick up. 

As another post explains, tickets are on sale until Wednesday at 3:00 for individuals who would like to come to the school day show.  It will be the full show, no cuts.  We will also be selling tickets at the door.

We do not have use of our regular green room as class is in session.  Kids will go directly into the theater.  Cast members will do costuming and make up on stage.

Cast members will have the back hall as their green room space for this show.  Those in the lighted room will still have the use of that room.

Parents who stay for the show can park out near the tennis courts, along the curb on 39th (the signs posted are no longer valid), or in the lower parking lot.

Please call me if you have questions.  Often my phone will not ring while I am in the school building.  If I do not pick up a call on Thursday morning, please leave a message.  I will check them often!

Ticket Totals For Closing Weekend

Here are our current ticket sales numbers for our closing weekend.  Tell everyone you know, there are lots of great seats still available!

Tickets On Sale For The School Day Performance

Individual tickets to Millie's school day performance are available on our website for $8 each until 3 p.m. Wednesday; and will also be available at the door (cash or check).  People can use their Parent Passes for this show and there are plenty of seats available. 

Improv Team Auditions!

Vancouver/Vancouver East Improv Team Auditions will be Saturday, December 14th from 10 - 1 p.m.  at the US Digital Outreach Center (1400 NE 136th Ave, Suite 201, Vancouver - 1 mile north of Mill Plain).

Anyone who is between the ages of 12 and 18 and has taken a Beginning Improv class is encouraged to audition!  

5 team members and 1 alternate will be cast.  We may have enough auditioners for two teams in Vancouver East.

Be sure to read through the Audition Form for more details; and bring your completed form to auditions.

For those of you who would like to practice with our coaches prior to auditions, we'll hold an Improv Audition Warm-Up session on Thursday, December 12th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, also at the US Digital Outreach Center.    The cost is $5 per person.  Please bring cash, or a check made out to JTAG.

Questions?  Email Bethany - b.larson@journeytheater.org.

Improv Team Audition Form

TREK Bible Verse

TREK members have us in their thoughts and prayers as we enter into our performing week.  Here is a verse they would like to share with you all.

Psalms 54:6-7 ...I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. For he has delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes."

Worship, Sunday 12/8

TREK (Journey's high school leadership team) will be leading us in Worship at the theater, the Sunday of our closing show.  We will meet at 12:00 PM.  We hope you can join us.  It is a great time together!

Opening Night Party "potluck" List

Here is the list of items from our 2nd parent meeting that parents signed up to bring to our opening night party. You can bring your items when you bring your kids to the theater.  Take them directly into the cafeteria (commons) and there will be a spot identified for you to leave them.  Thanks!

Millie Cleaning Schedule

Here is the Millie cleaning schedule.  Please print out a copy and note when your child(ren) have cleaning duties.  Please remind them of their cleaning responsibilities and remember that when they are cleaning, they will be about 20 minutes later for pick up.

All cast and crew are on the list as least once.  Look for your child's name multiple times!

Millie Cleaning Schedule

School Day Show Letter

Our school day show is Thursday, December 5th.  Cast and crew are called at 9:00 AM and pick up time is 12:00 PM.

In your first parent packet we included a letter that your child can give their teacher to arrange for an absence that day.  I am posting a link to that letter here just in case you no longer have the first one!

I am also posting a link to the FORMS tab above.

School Day Letter

Weekend Reminders!

Weekend reminders:

This Friday is a pizza night.  $1.50 a slice.  Order when you arrive at rehearsal.

Friday and Saturday are run through rehearsals.

Saturday is our pancake breakfast for cast and crew.  Kids should arrive at 8:30 for breakfast.  Rehearsal begins at 9:00.

We move into the theater at Washougal High School on Sunday.  We have the theater starting from 12:00 for committees who are moving in backstag, sets, props, costumes, green room and tech.  Your chair will let you know what time you should arrive.

Kids arrive at 3:30 and are done at 7:00.  Parents who are new to the theater must stay for the move in safety meeting at 3:30. 

Cast members need to bring their fully packed backstage box.  It will stay at the theater until the Sunday of our last show.

Cast members to not have to do hair and make up on Move in.

If you ordered a meal on move in it will be delivered at our dinner break.  If you did not buy a meal be sure and pack a meal/snack.  

Please bring a refillable water bottle, with your name on it, to use while at the theater.

Artistic Team Gifts

REMINDER from our Show Chair: It's not too late to pitch in for the Artistic Team Appreciation gifts. 

We can continue to take donations through Friday, November 29th. 

Please help us bless the socks off our artistic team!  There is a donation envelope located in the Magic Box, (which will be at rehearsal this weekend) or you can give your donation to our show chair, Lisa Jooste.

Suggested donation of $5 to $10. 

Cash is great, or make checks out to Lisa.

Weekend Reminders

*Friday is our second parent meeting, from 7:00 - 9:00.  Cast and crew parents are required to attend.

*There will be hair style training for parents at 6:30.

*We will be selling pizza to the kids tomorrow night upon their arrival at 5:00.

*Saturday is the costume parade and we are taking button photos.  Pick up is promptly at  2:30.

*Kids must come with show undergarments on under their street clothes on Saturday (shorts and a tank top) for modesty and dressing ease in the group.

Button Photos

Below is a list of the photos that will be taken on Saturday during our costume parade for souvenir buttons.  This list is posted so you will know how to fix your hair before coming to rehearsal on Saturday.  

We will be reviewing hairstyles and doing training with parents at 6:30, just prior to our parent meeting at 7:00.

Reminders.......

No new peircings ~ earrings cannot be worn on stage and new peircings require earrings are not removed.

No colored braces bands ~ if you have an orthodontic appointment, please choose neutral color replacement bands that will not stand out on stage.

Button Photos

We will be taking button photos at our costume parade this Saturday.  These buttons are sold at the souvenir table at our shows.  

Please come ready by having your hair and make up done when you come to rehearsal on Saturday.

Costume Parade Saturday

At the end of our rehearsal this Saturday, we have added on time for our costume parade, it is indicated on your rehearsal schedule.  Kids will try on costumes and will be reviewed by our Artistic Team.  

Please bring your costume shoes and socks if you have them.

Kids should wear their costume undergarments as we will be fitting altogether in an open area.  For Saturday, don't buy anything new yet, wear shorts and a tank top under your street clothes for changing ease.  If there are specific needs for your undergarments, we will know AFTER the costume parade.

Pick up after the costume parade is 2:30.  Please be prompt!

Pizza on Friday!

We will be selling pizza for $1.50 a slice at this Fridays rehearsal (11/15)

Choices will be cheese or pepperoni.

Please arrive 10 minutes early to rehearsal to order your pizza so we can start each rehearsal right on time!