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Pasadena - SEUSSICAL: The Musical

Pasadena

June 25, 2011

In This Issue

KNOW YOUR NEWSLETTER

UPCOMING DATES

INVITE A FRIEND

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

FIELD TRIPS

PARENT HANDBOOK

REHEARSAL TIPS

BUY THE SOUNDTRACK

TESOCAL ON FACEBOOK

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GET TO KNOW YOUR eNEWSLETTER!

Our weekly eNewsletters help keep you informed of the weekly progress and happenings with our production. It is also a source of materials available to you!

Here are just some of the wonderful benefits available through our eNewsletters:

UPCOMING DATES - profiles upcoming rehearsals and dates taken off due to holidays or other events.
IN THIS ISSUE - get a quick rundown of the information contained in each week's news.
QUICK LINKS - access a number of forms and documents that are essential to you as well as websites related to our production and program.
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Greetings!

There will be a regular rehearsal this Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Pasadena Christian Church, located at 789 N. Altadena Drive (across from Victory Park), in Pasadena.

As a reminder our rehearsal times are as follows:

Group A (K - 2nd grade): 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Group B (3rd - 6th grade): 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Group C (7th grade - Adults): 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm

See you there...now read on to find out more...

UPCOMING DATES

Saturday, June 25, 2011 - Regular Rehearsal

Saturday, July 2, 2011 - NO REHEARSAL

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - Regular Rehearsal

Saturday, July 16, 2011 - PRESENTATIONS

Saturday, July 23, 2011 - Regular Rehearsal

THERE IS STILL SPACE IN OUR CAST - Invite a friend

Don't keep TESOCAL a secret! The BEST way to SUPPORT TESOCAL is by bringing in new friends to join the program! Plus, it will make your summer production much more fun by performing with friends and watching TESOCAL grow...

We still have room to accept more registrations, so why not give the GIFT of musical theatre education and performance, and invite a friend (or family member) to participate in the cast as well!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FLIER

ADVANCE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Keep up to date on our full production schedule. Starting next week, this link will only be available under QUICK LINKS!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR ADVANCE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

FIELD TRIPS

Field trip attendance by local schools is essential to the success of our program. Not only do they benefit us, but they are beneficial to the teachers and students who attend!

Did you know that our productions assist teaches in fulfilling their VAPA Content Standards as put forth by the Department of Education? This makes our productions an even better choice for teachers to use when making their choices for field trips for their students.

Just download the field trip flier and invite the teachers from your child's school to consider us when making plans for field trip for their spring session.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A FIELD TRIP FLIER

PARENT HANDBOOK (reprint - final week available)

For all of our new cast members and families, and as a refresher course for all of you returning cast members, we have a PARENT HANDBOOK that will give you a written glimpse at some of the requirements, rules, options and guidelines that are rudimentary to our program. Make sure to read through it carefully...and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us and ask! We LOVE questions and comments!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR PARENT HANDBOOK

REHEARSAL TIPS/ADVICE (reprint - final week available)

The most successful productions are the ones that have the most successful rehearsals! You know the old saying..."Practice makes Perfect!" Well here is a list of things you can do to get the MOST out of your rehearsal experience!

ARRIVE EARLY - Plan on arriving to rehearsal at least 10 minutes before your groups start time. This will allow for you to check in at the front table and take care of any program needs you may have such as costuming, ticket ordering or generic questions you may need answered.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS - We request that everyone dresses in comfortable clothing fit for physical activity. This is NOT a fashion show! So wear clothes that cover you well and are stretchable! No dresses, skirts, or clothing not condusive to rolling around on the floor! Also, in regards to footwear...NO OPEN TOED SHOES of any kind! Make sure to wear comfortable shows that cover your toes and ankles.
BATTERY OPERATED TAPE RECORDER - during rehearsals we allow cast members to record their vocal warm-ups and music being taught for rehearsal throughout the week. Please provide your cast member with a battery operated tape recorder that is CLEARLY LABELED with your child's name on it.
WATER AND SUPPLIES - we encourage everyone to bring a bottle of water with them to each rehearsal. Only plastic containers and only water! No outside food or beverages will be allowed into rehearsal. And make sure to bring your script and any other items you may need during rehearsal, such as a pencil, highlighting pen and extra paper to take notes.
MAKE FRIENDS - plan on missing a rehearsal? Make a friend and meet with them prior to coming back to rehearsal and get filled in on what you missed! This way you can get caught up and not feel left behind!
PRACTICE - just because we rehearse once a week, does not mean that is all you need to become successful. We encourage all cast members to rehearse periodically throughout the week to review what has already been taught so each week we can move FORWARD with new production elements.