December 17, 2008
Dear Parents,
On Friday, December 19, 2008 we will memorialize the show, Brothers of the Knight, and Hector Mercardo’s piece, Stand in the Light with a film crew. All dancers involved in Hector Mercardo’s piece will be called to the theater on Friday at 11:30 am. We will be providing costumes.
The Brothers of the Knight A cast will begin shooting at 3:00 pm, starting with the Brothers whose call is on Friday, at 2:30. We will then film the swing number at 3:30 p.m. Call for dancers in the swing number is 3:00 pm. We will also be shooting Trusting In the Lord, and Standing at the Gate. Church people will be called at 3:30 p.m. Filming is expected to be finished by 5:00 p.m. A light dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. And we will still have our call for our evening show at 6:00 p.m. Please let us know if you are unable to participate in this filming.
Denise Saunders 202-345-6887, Joshua Aguilar 310-801-9312.
Sincerely,
Debbie Allen
(This letter will be available for students to take home to parents this evening following the 7:30pm performance.)
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Rehearsal Sunday 12/7/08
12:00-12:30pm - All Brothers (A and B Cast)
12:30-5:30pm - Full Cast (Brothers, Sisters, Church People, and Happetts)
12:30-5:30pm - Full Cast (Brothers, Sisters, Church People, and Happetts)
Church People and Happetts...
When we move into the theater we need you to bring the following items:
Happetts:
Please bring a black leotard and a pair of white shoes.
Both items should be labeled with your name.
Children in the Play Scene with Happy
Please bring a set of play clothes i.e T-Shirt, Jeans, White Shoes. All items should be labeled with your name.
Church People
Please bring church shoes and a pair of ankle socks. All items should be labeled with your name.
Please contact us with any questions. Thank you.
Happetts:
Please bring a black leotard and a pair of white shoes.
Both items should be labeled with your name.
Children in the Play Scene with Happy
Please bring a set of play clothes i.e T-Shirt, Jeans, White Shoes. All items should be labeled with your name.
Church People
Please bring church shoes and a pair of ankle socks. All items should be labeled with your name.
Please contact us with any questions. Thank you.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Rehearsal Schedule for 12/5 - 12/7/08
Friday, December 5th
5:30 - 8:30pm: CAST A Rehearsal
*CAST B Brothers must also be there to observe and take notes
Saturday, December 6th
9:30am:CAST A Brothers and Alaman Diadhiou should arrive at DADA for the morning performance.
They should wear white tennis Shoes, blue jeans and a DADA T-Shirt or bright/ colorful shirt (same wardrobe as the Circus performance)
NOON: Church People & Happetts arrive at DADA
1:00pm: Full Company
2:00 - 5:00pm: Full Run-Thru of the Show
Sunday, December 7th
12:30 - 6:00pm: Rehearsal
Details forthcoming.
5:30 - 8:30pm: CAST A Rehearsal
*CAST B Brothers must also be there to observe and take notes
Saturday, December 6th
9:30am:CAST A Brothers and Alaman Diadhiou should arrive at DADA for the morning performance.
They should wear white tennis Shoes, blue jeans and a DADA T-Shirt or bright/ colorful shirt (same wardrobe as the Circus performance)
NOON: Church People & Happetts arrive at DADA
1:00pm: Full Company
2:00 - 5:00pm: Full Run-Thru of the Show
Sunday, December 7th
12:30 - 6:00pm: Rehearsal
Details forthcoming.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Important Announcement Regarding Cast Performance Schedule
The December 19 performance has changed from Cast B to Cast A.
CAST A WILL NOW PERFORM ON DEC 19, so parents please note the change before purchasing your tickets.
Thank you,
Production Staff
CAST A WILL NOW PERFORM ON DEC 19, so parents please note the change before purchasing your tickets.
Thank you,
Production Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Sisters: We need your Waist and Skirt Measurements by Wednesday Night!
Sisters:
I need a waist measurement and a skirt length ASAP (by Wednesday night).
1. The waist should be measured at the smallest part, NOT where skirts or pants are worn today.
2. The skirt length should cover the bottom by about 2".
If they do not have a tape measure, take a string or ribbon and mark where it meets around the waist and what the skirt length should be on the string or ribbon. The first two knuckles of a thumb are about 2 inches.
Thank you,
Marilyn
I need a waist measurement and a skirt length ASAP (by Wednesday night).
1. The waist should be measured at the smallest part, NOT where skirts or pants are worn today.
2. The skirt length should cover the bottom by about 2".
If they do not have a tape measure, take a string or ribbon and mark where it meets around the waist and what the skirt length should be on the string or ribbon. The first two knuckles of a thumb are about 2 inches.
Thank you,
Marilyn
Monday, December 1, 2008
BOTK Rehearsal Wednesday 12/3/08
4:00pm BROTHERS
5:00pm Duets/Swing/Hip Hop/Waltz/Ladies
5:30pm Remaining Sisters join rehearsal
6:00pm FULL CAST RUN THROUGH - Church People, Happettes, Brothers, Sisters and Principles
8:00pm Dismissal
5:00pm Duets/Swing/Hip Hop/Waltz/Ladies
5:30pm Remaining Sisters join rehearsal
6:00pm FULL CAST RUN THROUGH - Church People, Happettes, Brothers, Sisters and Principles
8:00pm Dismissal
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Rehearsal Monday 12/1/08
4:00-8:00pm BROTHERS AND SISTERS
5:00-8:00PM FULL CAST RUN THROUGH - Church People, Happettes, Brothers, Sisters and Principles
5:00-8:00PM FULL CAST RUN THROUGH - Church People, Happettes, Brothers, Sisters and Principles
Stagehand Volunteers
Stagehands:
Ms. Allen would like you to attend every BOTK rehearsal from now until showtime. We really need you to understand the flow of the show and memorize the set changes. We appreciate your support as we prepare for the theater.
Rehearsal is tentatively scheduled for...
Mon - 5-8pm
Wed - 5-8pm
Thurs - 5-8pm
Fri - 5-8pm
Sat & Sun TBA
Please call Antoine Jenkins at 310-634-3518 to confirm your attendance at each rehearsal.
As a stagehand, you have one of the most important roles in the production. We appreciate your time. Thank you in advance.
Ms. Allen would like you to attend every BOTK rehearsal from now until showtime. We really need you to understand the flow of the show and memorize the set changes. We appreciate your support as we prepare for the theater.
Rehearsal is tentatively scheduled for...
Mon - 5-8pm
Wed - 5-8pm
Thurs - 5-8pm
Fri - 5-8pm
Sat & Sun TBA
Please call Antoine Jenkins at 310-634-3518 to confirm your attendance at each rehearsal.
As a stagehand, you have one of the most important roles in the production. We appreciate your time. Thank you in advance.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Ms. Allen's Character Development Assignment for Church People and Happettes
Parents and guardians of a Church Person or Happette BOTK 2008:
Please remind your child their written assignment is due at the top of rehearsal Friday, 11/28. Ms. Allen has requested that your child, in three paragraphs, explore who their character is in Brothers of the Knight. Who are their parents in the scene they are in and who are they in relation to the lead character, Reverend Knight?
Please have fun with this as it is meant to enrich the performance of your child. Please respond with any questions. Thank you,
Production Staff
Please remind your child their written assignment is due at the top of rehearsal Friday, 11/28. Ms. Allen has requested that your child, in three paragraphs, explore who their character is in Brothers of the Knight. Who are their parents in the scene they are in and who are they in relation to the lead character, Reverend Knight?
Please have fun with this as it is meant to enrich the performance of your child. Please respond with any questions. Thank you,
Production Staff
Rehearsal Schedule for Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Friday, November 28, 2008
NOTE: CHURCH PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE TO ARRIVE UNTIL 12:30PM ON FRIDAY.
Studio A - Brothers
12- 12:30pm - B’jon, Kaie, Kyle - Tap with Kevin Harris
12:30 - 1:30pm - Cane Dance with Kevin Harris (Studios A & B)
1:30 - 2pm - Sunday, Sunday - William Harris
2 - 2:30pm - Sunday, Sunday - add Vivian and Rachel
2:30 - 3pm - William, Al - dance reprise
3 -3:30pm - Lunch Break
Studio B - Vocals with Terrance
12 - 1:00pm - KAM - Trust, Standing, Will you
1 - 1:30pm - Rachel - Sunday, Sunday
1:30 - 2pm - Rachel - Hush
2 - 2:30pm - Church (Kids & Girls) - Trust
Studio C - Church Kids/ Full Company
12:30 - 1pm - William Harris - Standing, Trust, Finale
1:30 - 2pm - Little People Waltz
3 - 3:30pm - Lunch Break
3:40 - 4:10pm - Full Company - Trust
4:15 - 4:45pm - Finale
5 - 6pm - Run Thru - Cast A
6:10 - Dismissal
Studio D - Brothers
12 - 12:30pm - William Harris - Warm Up Brothers
Studio G - Sisters with Vivian
12 - 12:30pm - Finale - Top Swing
12:30 - 1pm - Timing Duets/ Jump Section
1 - 1:30pm - Church/ Trust and Stand
1:30 - 2pm - Vivian
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Studio C
9:00am - Micah/ Alaman/ William
9:00am - Fittings - Brothers & Sisters - TBA
10:00am - Cane Dance - Kevin Harris
10:00am - Vivian & Rachel
11:30am - Happetts with Vivian
12:00pm - Church people bring church people clothes - check colors. Drill Church Kids
1:00pm - Dismissal
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Studio C
11:00am - Full Company Warm - Up
Studio A
11:00am - Happetts & Scene w/ Ms. Allen
11:30am - Church People w/ Ms. Allen
Studio C
12:00pm - Run Thru - Cast A
1:20pm - 5 minute break - notes
1:30 - 2:30pm - Swing w/ Norma Miller
2:30 - 3pm - Break
3:15pm - Run Thru - Cast B
4:30pm - Notes
4:30 - 5:30pm - Clean (TBA)
NOTE: CHURCH PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE TO ARRIVE UNTIL 12:30PM ON FRIDAY.
Studio A - Brothers
12- 12:30pm - B’jon, Kaie, Kyle - Tap with Kevin Harris
12:30 - 1:30pm - Cane Dance with Kevin Harris (Studios A & B)
1:30 - 2pm - Sunday, Sunday - William Harris
2 - 2:30pm - Sunday, Sunday - add Vivian and Rachel
2:30 - 3pm - William, Al - dance reprise
3 -3:30pm - Lunch Break
Studio B - Vocals with Terrance
12 - 1:00pm - KAM - Trust, Standing, Will you
1 - 1:30pm - Rachel - Sunday, Sunday
1:30 - 2pm - Rachel - Hush
2 - 2:30pm - Church (Kids & Girls) - Trust
Studio C - Church Kids/ Full Company
12:30 - 1pm - William Harris - Standing, Trust, Finale
1:30 - 2pm - Little People Waltz
3 - 3:30pm - Lunch Break
3:40 - 4:10pm - Full Company - Trust
4:15 - 4:45pm - Finale
5 - 6pm - Run Thru - Cast A
6:10 - Dismissal
Studio D - Brothers
12 - 12:30pm - William Harris - Warm Up Brothers
Studio G - Sisters with Vivian
12 - 12:30pm - Finale - Top Swing
12:30 - 1pm - Timing Duets/ Jump Section
1 - 1:30pm - Church/ Trust and Stand
1:30 - 2pm - Vivian
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Studio C
9:00am - Micah/ Alaman/ William
9:00am - Fittings - Brothers & Sisters - TBA
10:00am - Cane Dance - Kevin Harris
10:00am - Vivian & Rachel
11:30am - Happetts with Vivian
12:00pm - Church people bring church people clothes - check colors. Drill Church Kids
1:00pm - Dismissal
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Studio C
11:00am - Full Company Warm - Up
Studio A
11:00am - Happetts & Scene w/ Ms. Allen
11:30am - Church People w/ Ms. Allen
Studio C
12:00pm - Run Thru - Cast A
1:20pm - 5 minute break - notes
1:30 - 2:30pm - Swing w/ Norma Miller
2:30 - 3pm - Break
3:15pm - Run Thru - Cast B
4:30pm - Notes
4:30 - 5:30pm - Clean (TBA)
Rehearsal Update
Friday 11/28/08
12:00-6:00pm
Saturday 11/29/08
9:00-1:00pm
Sunday 11/30/08
11:00-5:30pm
12:00-6:00pm
Saturday 11/29/08
9:00-1:00pm
Sunday 11/30/08
11:00-5:30pm
BOTK Potluck Luncheon!!! We need your help!!!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In the spirit of Thanksgiving we thought it would be nice to have a potluck luncheon on Friday, November 28th for the cast members and staff of BOTK. Due to the short notice we thought it would be easier to select a menu and group the dishes simply based on your child's last name. When you prepare or buy your dish please provide enough for twelve people. If for some reason you absolutely do not want to bring what was selected for your group, please let us know and we will work something out. Here are the items we would like.
Menu Dish Last Name Beginning With:
Fried Chicken Al-Ce
Cooked Broccolli/Cauliflower Ci-Dos
Green Beans Dou-Gu
Toss Salad w/ Dressing Ha-Jef
Macaroni and Cheese Jel-Mag
Mashed Potatos Mar-Na
Potato Salad Ow-So
Dessert Sp-We
Rolls Wi-Zu
Please bring your dish when you drop off your child, which would be greatly appreciated. This would give us enough time to coordinate everything. If you need to speak with someone, please feel free to use me as a contact. We understand everyone may not be able to participate at this time. Please do your best. Thanks in advance for your support of the kids.
Thank you,
Tami Alexander - Pot Luck Coordinator
Cell( 310) 344-8343
In the spirit of Thanksgiving we thought it would be nice to have a potluck luncheon on Friday, November 28th for the cast members and staff of BOTK. Due to the short notice we thought it would be easier to select a menu and group the dishes simply based on your child's last name. When you prepare or buy your dish please provide enough for twelve people. If for some reason you absolutely do not want to bring what was selected for your group, please let us know and we will work something out. Here are the items we would like.
Menu Dish Last Name Beginning With:
Fried Chicken Al-Ce
Cooked Broccolli/Cauliflower Ci-Dos
Green Beans Dou-Gu
Toss Salad w/ Dressing Ha-Jef
Macaroni and Cheese Jel-Mag
Mashed Potatos Mar-Na
Potato Salad Ow-So
Dessert Sp-We
Rolls Wi-Zu
Please bring your dish when you drop off your child, which would be greatly appreciated. This would give us enough time to coordinate everything. If you need to speak with someone, please feel free to use me as a contact. We understand everyone may not be able to participate at this time. Please do your best. Thanks in advance for your support of the kids.
Thank you,
Tami Alexander - Pot Luck Coordinator
Cell( 310) 344-8343
Rehearsal Update
Friday 11/28/08
12:00-6:00pm
Saturday 11/29/08
9:00-1:00pm
Sunday 11/30/08
11:00-5:30pm
12:00-6:00pm
Saturday 11/29/08
9:00-1:00pm
Sunday 11/30/08
11:00-5:30pm
Sunday, November 23, 2008
This Week's Rehearsal Schedule
Monday 11/24/08
4:00-8:30pm: Brother and Sisters
6:00-8:30pm: Church People and Happettes
Tuesday 11/25/08
4:00-8:30pm: Brother and Sisters
6:00-8:30pm: Church People and Happettes
Friday 11/28/08
12:00-6:00pm: FULL CAST COSTUME FITTING
Saturday 11/29/08
9:00-1:00pm: FULL CAST COSTUME FITTING
Sunday 11/30/08
11:00-5:30pm: FULL CAST RUN-THROUGH
4:00-8:30pm: Brother and Sisters
6:00-8:30pm: Church People and Happettes
Tuesday 11/25/08
4:00-8:30pm: Brother and Sisters
6:00-8:30pm: Church People and Happettes
Friday 11/28/08
12:00-6:00pm: FULL CAST COSTUME FITTING
Saturday 11/29/08
9:00-1:00pm: FULL CAST COSTUME FITTING
Sunday 11/30/08
11:00-5:30pm: FULL CAST RUN-THROUGH
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Change in rehearsal on Sunday, 11/23/08
Rehearsal has been extended for tomorrow, Sunday, November 23, 2008.
The entire cast will be in rehearsal 11:00am - 5:00pm.
The stagehand volunteers should be here at 2:30pm.
We will be working through the entire show tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
The entire cast will be in rehearsal 11:00am - 5:00pm.
The stagehand volunteers should be here at 2:30pm.
We will be working through the entire show tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
BOTK Rehearsal Schedule W/E 11/23/08
Thursday 11/20/08
4:15-8:00pm: BROTHERS ONLY
Friday 11/21/08
5:30-9:00pm: BROTHERS AND SISTERS ONLY
Saturday 11/22/08
2:00-8:00pm: BROTHERS AND SISTERS
5:00-8:00pm: CHURCH PEOPLE AND HAPPETTES
Sunday 11/23/08
11:00-4:00pm: FULL CAST - BROTHERS, SISTERS, CHURCH PEOPLE, AND HAPPETTES
4:15-8:00pm: BROTHERS ONLY
Friday 11/21/08
5:30-9:00pm: BROTHERS AND SISTERS ONLY
Saturday 11/22/08
2:00-8:00pm: BROTHERS AND SISTERS
5:00-8:00pm: CHURCH PEOPLE AND HAPPETTES
Sunday 11/23/08
11:00-4:00pm: FULL CAST - BROTHERS, SISTERS, CHURCH PEOPLE, AND HAPPETTES
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Parent Meeting - Saturday, 11/22 at 5pm
There will be a Brothers of the Knight Parent Meeting on Saturday, November 22nd at 5pm.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Rehearsal on Tuesday - 11/11/08
4:15 - 5:30:
12 Brothers who are performing on Thursday and the people in Kevin's Hip Hop routine.
12 Brothers who are performing on Thursday and the people in Kevin's Hip Hop routine.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Additional Rehearsals this week
This week there have been quite a few rehearsals added that involve members of the cast. Kevin has selected certain cast members to be in a hip hop piece and they should know who they are. Please read carefully:
Wednesday – November 5, 2008
4:15 – 5:30pm: A Cast Brothers
Thursday – November 6, 2008
4:15 – 5:15pm: invited performers in Kevin’s Hip Hop piece
5:15 – 6:15pm: ALL Brothers (A & B Cast)
Friday – November 7, 2008
5:15 – 8:00pm: Hapettes & Church People
5:30 – 7:00pm: ALL Brothers (A & B Cast)
7:00 – 8:00pm: invited performers in Kevin’s Hip Hop piece
Saturday – November 8, 2008
3:30 – 5:00pm: invited performers in Hip Hop piece
5:00 - 9:00pm: All Brothers & Sisters
Sunday – November 9, 2008
10:00am: Rehearsal for ALL Brothers (A & B Cast)
12:00pm: Rehearsal for ALL Sisters (A & B Cast)
Rehearsal ends at 4:00pm
Wednesday – November 5, 2008
4:15 – 5:30pm: A Cast Brothers
Thursday – November 6, 2008
4:15 – 5:15pm: invited performers in Kevin’s Hip Hop piece
5:15 – 6:15pm: ALL Brothers (A & B Cast)
Friday – November 7, 2008
5:15 – 8:00pm: Hapettes & Church People
5:30 – 7:00pm: ALL Brothers (A & B Cast)
7:00 – 8:00pm: invited performers in Kevin’s Hip Hop piece
Saturday – November 8, 2008
3:30 – 5:00pm: invited performers in Hip Hop piece
5:00 - 9:00pm: All Brothers & Sisters
Sunday – November 9, 2008
10:00am: Rehearsal for ALL Brothers (A & B Cast)
12:00pm: Rehearsal for ALL Sisters (A & B Cast)
Rehearsal ends at 4:00pm
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Parent Meeting on 11/1/08 at 5:00pm
We hope that ALL parents will attend this meeting on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 5:00pm at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
We will discuss everything you should know between now and the final performance and address all questions and concerns.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We will discuss everything you should know between now and the final performance and address all questions and concerns.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
BOTK Contracts
Please come no later than 11:30am tomorrow if you still need to turn in your contract.
The cast members who have not turned in their contracts by tomorrow will not be allowed to attend rehearsal. There will be no exceptions made.
Some cast members had information missing in their contracts (ie: Social Security numbers). Please bring it in tomorrow.
Thank you in advance for your support.
The cast members who have not turned in their contracts by tomorrow will not be allowed to attend rehearsal. There will be no exceptions made.
Some cast members had information missing in their contracts (ie: Social Security numbers). Please bring it in tomorrow.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Friday, October 17, 2008
1st weekend of rehearsal details
Congratulations again to everyone who made it into the 2008 cast of Brothers of the Knight!!!
We are really looking to this 1st weekend of rehearsal.
All contracts are due no later than this Saturday, October 18, 2008. If you do not have your completed contract, you will not be allowed to attend the rehearsal. Please remember that your bio and 8x10 headshot are due Saturday, October 25, 2008.
The Hapettes are not mentioned on the calendar but they follow the same schedule as the Church People.
The Hapettes & Church People begin rehearsal on Saturday, November 1, 2008.
If you have any conflicts or questions, please email botk2008@gmail.com
We are really looking to this 1st weekend of rehearsal.
All contracts are due no later than this Saturday, October 18, 2008. If you do not have your completed contract, you will not be allowed to attend the rehearsal. Please remember that your bio and 8x10 headshot are due Saturday, October 25, 2008.
The Hapettes are not mentioned on the calendar but they follow the same schedule as the Church People.
The Hapettes & Church People begin rehearsal on Saturday, November 1, 2008.
If you have any conflicts or questions, please email botk2008@gmail.com
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Congratulations!!!
Welcome to the 2008 cast of "Brothers of the Knight".Please check this site regularly for updates and other important information. We are looking forward to a great show!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
