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.)