Arrangements for rehearsals and performance of Annie

 

Every two years the Junior Department perform a production in the Phoenix Theatre, Ton Pentre. The purpose of this is to give each pupil the opportunity to perform on stage in front of an audience and to participate in a whole school event. We expect that all pupils, regardless of musical or acting ability, will be able to participate by joining in the chorus. We hold auditions for the main cast characters and pupils are invited to put themselves forward for each part. This replicates the scenario whereby should they wish to join a local amateur dramatic society or participate in music / drama activities in the Comprehensive School they will be prepared. There is no “opt out” clause in this. We are an equal opportunities school and we include everyone in all our activities where it is appropriate. Please will you ensure that you read the following information so that you are aware what we expect from you and your child next week.

Monday 8th July

Please can ALL children be at the Phoenix Theatre, Ton Pentre by 9.00 a.m. We have our first FULL rehearsal that morning. Pupils will return to school for at lunchtime for dinner.

Tuesday 9th July

The CAST MEMBERS supervised by staff will walk to the Phoenix Theatre after lunch at 1.00 p.m.

Please can you arrange for your child to be picked up from the Theatre or sign the permission slip allowing them to walk home.

Wednesday 10th July

The CAST MEMBERS supervised by staff will walk to the Phoenix Theatre after lunch at 1.00 p.m.

Please can you arrange for your child to be picked up from the Theatre or sign the permission slip allowing them to walk home.

The first performance takes place at 6.00 p.m. that evening. Cast members are requested to be in the Theatre at 5.00 p.m. Pupils who are in the CHORUS will be expected to arrive at 5.40 p.m. and enter through the side door. Pupils will be picked up after the performance which should finish around 8.00 p.m. or please sign the permission slip allowing them to walk home.

Thursday 11th July

The CAST MEMBERS and pupils who are in the CHORUS supervised by staff will walk to the Phoenix Theatre after lunch at 1.00 p.m. They will perform the show to the Infant pupils.

Please can you arrange for your child to be picked up from the Theatre or sign the permission slip allowing them to walk home.

The second performance takes place at 6.00 p.m. that evening. CAST MEMBERS are requested to be in the Theatre at 5.00 p.m. Pupils who are in the CHORUS will be expected to arrive at 5.40 p.m. and enter through the side door. Pupils will be picked up after the performance which should finish around 8.00 p.m. or please sign the permission slip allowing them to walk home.

Costumes

You will have received a letter earlier in the term requesting pupils who are in the CHOIR to dress as orphans i.e. dark, drab, messy clothes. As usual we do not require you to purchase a costume specifically for the occasion but use clothes that you already possess.

The main characters costumes have already been sorted and will be in the Theatre for the pupils to dress.

Ticket arrangements

Tickets are on sale from the school box office in Mrs Thomas's Office at the beginning and at the end of the day. There are no restrictions on the number of tickets that you can purchase. They are priced at £6.00 for Adults and £3.00 for OAP's, and School Pupils. Please will you encourage friends, neighbours and family to come to the production the pupils and staff have worked very hard over the past term and it would be great to see every seat in the auditorium full and for us to give the production such a wonderful reception as our previous successful productions have received.

We will text reminders during next week.