The St. Catherine of Siena Drama Club, an after school activity for students in the Junior High, has been an entertaining and educational part of the school. Under the coordination of Junior High teacher, Michael Miller, the Drama Club has trained numerous actors, actresses, and stage crew members throughout the years. The school and parish community add to the production of each school by providing funds, carpenters, artists, costume designers, and choreographers to each performance.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE!
Thursday, December 4th @ 7 pm
Friday, December 5th @ 7 pm
Saturday, December 6th @ 7 pm
Sunday, December 7th @ 1:30 pm
Welcome back to another year of the St. Catherine of Siena Drama Club! The Drama Club is proud to do another Christmas-themed production, the winter classic, It’s A Wonderful Life!
Mr. Michael Miller will be directing the production once again. With the success of the Winter One-Acts: Volume 3, previous shows and the dedication of all of those junior high students who will audition for this year’s show, the Drama Club’s 12th production will surely entertain and awe.
Auditions for It’s A Wonderful Life will be held August 28th and call-backs will be the following day, August 29th. Students and parents must complete the registration form attached to this letter by Wednesday, August 27th to get onto the audition list. If the student is chosen for a role in the production, parents must pay the $100 registration fee within one week of receiving the part or the part will be given to another Drama member. The registration fee will go directly toward the production costs of the show. The student must make a full commitment to the Drama Club, especially to rehearsals.
As many know, the Drama Club rehearsals can be very demanding and I suggest that a struggling student in academics not join the group. If a student falls into academic probation after a report card period (refer to the Parent-Student Handbook), they will not be allowed to perform. There will be no refund of the registration fee. Last year, we also had many issues with sports practices taking precedence over Drama rehearsals. Much has been done to schedule rehearsals around practices and afterschool daycare so there is little conflict. However, students must understand that every minute in rehearsal is precious and full attention and dedication is required.
Please view the attached rehearsal dates and time and determine whether no or little conflicts occur. There is going to be very little change to this schedule. If there is significant disruption between schedules – my suggestion is for the student to not participate in the production. The complexity of the show may become overwhelming if a student had to balance too many commitments. Students will receive a more detailed rehearsal schedule after auditions.
If you have any questions regarding the SC Drama Club, please email me.
Mr. Michael Miller
Drama Coordinator
grade8@stcos.org
Possible Rehearsal Dates & Times:
-based on availability of auditorium
Auditions:
Thursday, August 28th - 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Friday, August 29th - 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Read-Thru (All cast):
Tuesday, September 2nd – 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 3rd – 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Blocking Rehearsals (only called cast):
Monday, September 8th – 4:00 – 6:00 pm Act I – Scenes 1 - 3
Wednesday, September 10th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act I – Scenes 4 - 6
Monday, September 15th – 4:00 – 6:00 pm Act I – Scenes 7 - 9
Wednesday, September 17th - 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act II – Scenes 1 - 3
Friday, September 19th - 3:30 – 5:30 pm Character Practice
Monday, September 22nd - 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act II – Scenes 4 - 6
Wednesday, September 24th - 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act II – Scenes 7 -10
Friday, September 26th - 3:30 – 5:30 pm Character Practice
Monday, September 29th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act I Refining
Wednesday, October 1st – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act II Refining
Rehearsals (Act I or Act II called cast and stage crew):
Wednesday, October 8th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act I
Friday, October 10th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act II
Tuesday, October 14th – 3:30 – 5:30 pm Act I
Thursday, October 16th – 3:30 – 5:30 pm Act II
Monday, October 20th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act I
Wednesday, October 22nd – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act II
Monday, October 27th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act I
Wednesday, October 29th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Act II
*Wednesday, November 5th – 2:00 – 4:00 pm Act I
Thursday, November 6th – 2:00 – 4:00 pm Act II
* CHANGED REHEARSALS *
** ADDED REHEARSALS **
All Cast/Crew Rehearsals (Run-thrus):
** Friday, November 7th - 1:30 - 3:30 pm
** Monday, November 10th - 3:30 - 5:30 pm*
** Wednesday, November 12th - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 13th 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 18th 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, November 19th 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 20th 5:00 – 7:00 pm
**Friday, November 21st 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, November 25th 5:00 – 7:00 pm (Tech)
Tuesday, December 2nd 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Tech)
Wednesday, December 3rd 5:00 – 9:00 pm (Final Dress)
Performance Dates
Thursday, December 4th at 7:00 pm
Friday, December 5th at 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 6th at 7:00 pm
