The Sailors Song

Lots of requests for this video. It is now on YouTube.

Last ride of the Carousel

Cast & crew at strike take the last ride on the carousel.

Carousel robbery scene

The robbery scene in Carousel.

Carousel sets take shape

9 Great Reasons to see Carousel

Set Construction Schedule

Hello All-

Heather and I have put together a preliminary set building and painting schedule for Carousel. As you may know, the DS Middle School is in the theatre through this coming weekend with their spring production of Three One Act Plays, with performances on April 11th-12th. Because of this, Mudge Auditorium is unavailable to us until Monday April 14th, so we will be starting our tech work as follows:

Monday April 14th 6-9pm

Wednesday April 16th 6-9pm

Saturday April 19th 9am-4pm

Saturday April 26th 9am-4pm

Monday April 28th 6-9pm

Wednesday April 30th 6-9pm.

Saturday, May 3rd 9am-4pm Finish Up and Tech Rehearsal.

Please, everyone who has signed up for tech, respond as to your availability for as many of these sessions as you can make-many hands makes for light work! We've had great luck with parents and kids working together on stage so don't hesitate to make it a family affair.

The high school has recently purchased a full supply of tools but feel free to bring your favorite saw, hammer or screw gun, and please wear clothing that can get dirty or painted, and proper footwear.

Thanks in Advance.

Len and Heather

Schedule Update

To the Carousel Cast --- Everyone must assume that rehearsals will always be Sunday and Tuesday, and plan your lives around it!!!!!

Here is the latest schedule, but as ever, is subject to change...Some scenes are pulling together faster than others, so we have to adjust sometimes. We'll be at the church on Easter Sunday, and will work around whoever can be there. As for the rest of the schedule, here goes:

Tuesday, March 25: Clambake, Geraniums in the Winder, Stonecutters.....I can work with those not in those scenes.

Sunday, March 30: Opening scene, followed by run-through of Act I from scene 2 on.

Tuesday, April 1: Rough run-through of Act II --- we need to find out what needs the most work. That includes Clambake, Billy's songs, Geraniums, Stonecutters, ballet & You'll Never Walk Alone....We'll do a lot of stumbling, but that's what we want to find out. Please get familiar with the plot, so you'll know where to come on, and when.

Sunday, April 6: We'll start with both finales, and then decide what from either act needs the most work.

Tuesday, April 8: 7 PM --Blow High, Blow Low. 8-9 TBA

Please note --- We may be rehearsing in the library at the Caryl School starting on March 30 --- check your email frequently for the announcement.

HAVE A HAPPY EASTER, AND MAY THE EASTER BUNNY SMILE ON US BY BRINGING SOME GOOD WEATHER FOR OUR EASTER BASKETS!!!! jUDY

Notes for Sunday Rehearsal

From Laurel:

All of the kids (including LOUISE, Amy Cox) Roz Paul Diana Becky(I know she will be away) The belly dancer Dick Wood Ed Delgado Please be ready to be patient as the Ballet sequence is rather long and involved. Not everyone is on stage at all times so bring something else to do during those times you are not being used. I apologize for your sitting around in advance but this is the way it needs to be done. Thanks for your understanding. *Rehearsal _STARTS_ at 5:00* so please /do not arrive /at 5...as I always say, "If you're on time, you're late!" Please get to the church 10 or 15 minutes before 5. We need to make the most of the time we have. Thanks and I can't wait!! Laurel

Help the Prop Team

From Mark Cox, Prop Master

Link to Prop Worksheet - You can see what props have been collected and what is left to do.

If you want to help Mark and his team, e-mail him at mc2030@gmail.com and he will give you permission to work on the web page.

You can at that time review these instructions to use the Google work sheet.

Thanks.

New Rehearsal Pictures

A new slide Show of Carousel rehearsal pictures can be found here.

Look who is coming to Carousel

Michael's Music

Michael Jones has just uploaded the music for the various parts of "You'll Never Walk Alone." Click here to go to the Music web page and click on your part to hear the music.

Thanks, Michael.

Attention Prop Committee

To all members of the Prop Committee: Mark Cox, Prop Committee Chairman, has published a list of the props needed for Carousel on the web site. You can access the list by clicking here.

Please download and print out the list.

More information to follow.

Tonight's Rehearsal

There were some important announcements tonight at rehearsal.

Remember, next Sunday, please come to rehearsal with your ticket requirements for the show. Also, check the web site and the blog every day; Judy, Laurel and committee chairs will be posting information that you don't want to miss.

Committee assignments are still available for you or your friends and family. We will need some help with props, Chairman Mark Cox will be posting some of the needs. There is also a need for people to help with the actresses' hair prior to the performances. And, don't forget, everyone is a salesman!

New pictures are up on the slide show and will be after every rehearsal.

p.s. Don't forget to send in your bios.

Look who is coming to Carousel

Rehearsal Schedule Updated

Judy Davis has published the new rehearsal schedule:

CAROUSEL SCHEDULE AND GOALS FOR WEEKS Feb. 24 to March 18

Finish blocking and setting Act I, while continuing to work on music for Act II.

PLEASE REMEMBER – schedules are subject to change depending upon what important people will/won't be available, and whether or not we've gotten scenes learned!!!

Feb. 24 — Entire Cast. Plug absentees into "June" blocking & start rehearsal for "June" dance. While Laurel works with dancers, Michael and Judy will juggle dialogue and music with Enoch, Billy, Julie, Carrie, Mr. Bascombe, Mrs. Mullin, Policeman. Others will please find a quiet place and go over what we've learned so far – also a good time to help each other memorize lines.

Feb. 26 — Julie, Billy, Carrie, Enoch, Mr. Bascombe, Policeman. Block dialogue for scene 2, work on music for If I Loved You, Mr. Snow, and When the Children are Asleep.

March 2 – Entire cast...start with Scene 1, Act I – the carnival scene – everyone involved..If time before dinner, review "June." After dinner– Blow High, Blow Low & Hornpipe.. Adults invited to stay around to run lines!!!!

March 9 – Block "Clambake" – Run through other scenes needing work.....After dinner – dancers in big room with Michael and Laurel, and I'll meet in some closet with Mrs. Mullin, Jigger, Billy, Carrie, Julie, to do scene before "Soliloquy"....good time for other actors to run lines with friends or family.

Edit for schedule changes:

I'm sorry, but I forgot that Bev Diamond won't be here on the 26th....Let's change that to all singing leads in Act I, for polishing music & movement.

For Feb. 19, I'll have Bascombe, Policeman, Mullin, Julie, Carrie, Enoch & Billy

Important Notice for Cast

If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, please e-mail Judy Davis as soon as you know so that her plans can be modified if necessary.

Thanks for your attention to this.

More praise for Laurel Stachowicz

The Boston Globe had a review today about the Peter Pan production of the Wheelock Family Theater. The choreographer, of course, was the Dover Foundation's Laurel Stachowicz. The Globe said, "...the compelling rhythms remain; indeed, as acrobatically choreographed by Laurel Stachowicz, it's a snazzy showstopper.."

Read the review and go see the play; it runs until March 2. For more information, call 617-879-2300, or visit their web site, www.wheelock.edu/wft.

The Carousel Kick Off Party

In spite of more snow, slippery driving and dropping temperatures, a great crowd from the cast and crew descended on David and Becky Hamlin's home for a Kick Off to the Carousel production. Many thanks to all of those who brought food or beverages and special thanks to the Hamlins for opening their home to us.

As the pictures on the left show, anything and everything was worn to keep warm and dry.

Click to see pictures of the evening's festivities (then click the Slide Show button) and get ready for rehearsals!

Carousel Kick Off Party

Attention Cast & Crew: don't forget about the Carousel Kick Off party this Saturday evening from 5:00 7:00 PM. Everything you need to know is on this poster.

"June is Bustin'Out All Over"

"June is Bustin' Out All Over" never sounded better as the full cast of Carousel rehearsed together for the first time.
The rehearsal schedule for the next week is as follows:
Sunday, Feb. 10 5:00 : Entire cast, Work on "This Was a Real Nice Clambake" and "June is Bustin' Out All Over."
Tuesday, Feb. 12 (7:00 to 8:00) Billy, Julie and Carrie. (8:00 to 9:00) Enoch and Nettie.

Carousel Rehearsals Underway

Rehearsals for Carousel began today for certain cast members. A full rehearsal for all cast members will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:00 PM at St. Dunstan's Church. JB Daukas and Rebecca Delgado (pictured above) will be the leads of the production, playing Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan.

A full cast list will be published this Wednesday. Cast members are requested to sign up for their committee assignments at Tuesday's rehearsal.

A Kick-Off Party for the Carousel production will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hamlin's residence at 80 Glen St. All cast and crew are invited, including the children in the play. (Please insure that all children under 14 are accompanied by an adult.)

Carousel Auditions - Day 2

Another great turnout of Dover Foundation veterans and stars of tomorrow filled St. Dunstan's tonight for the second evening of auditions for Carousel.

Director Judy Davis, Musical Director Michael Jones and pianist Kathy Weld worked with another 25 actors, singers and dancers hoping to take part in the performances this May 8, 9 & 10.

According to Dover Foundation president Len Schnabel, this was the largest turnout in many years for a Dover Foundation Musical. "We are very pleased," Schnabel said, " to have so many new and very talented performers. Carousel promises to be another great success."

The cast list will be posted later this week on the Dover Foundation web site.

Carousel auditions begin

More than 25 actors and actresses braved the snow and wind last night and went to the first evening of Dover Foundation auditions for Carousel. Producer Marguerite Eckles and Director Judy Davis were particularly excited to see so many new faces at the tryouts. The second night of auditions will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM at St. Dunstan's.