Congratulations to Bri and Jesse on the birth of their new little boy. I have a feeling the new little guy was born dancing to "The Prince is Giving a Ball", or maybe that is just the song that is stuck in my head.
Thank you for your patience with the schedule today. As we try to figure out timing with having a mostly double cast it is taking more time to get things done during rehearsals than what was planned. Everyone is doing a great job and the dances are really starting to come together. It always amazes me what everyone is able to learn in such a short amount of time. It was great to hear the orchestra for the first time this year, you guys are amazing and help bring our performances to the next level. I will be sending an email to Ella's, Topher's and the Mice for an adjustment to the schedule for next Saturday (1/13/24).
Christina VanDam (Ensemble - Blue Cast)
My name is Christina VanDam and I am thrilled to be a part of the production this year! I have always been a theater kiddo. I grew up doing the Pirate Ship Players at Civic Theater and continued my love for theater into high school and college. As a MS and HS teacher, I loved teaching drama classes and directing shows for students who had never been in a musical before. While living in Utah, I was able to explore my love for theater again as a participant at a few local play houses. When we moved back to Michigan, it was difficult to find time for a play production with kiddos. My children are 8 and 3 now and are so supportive of me "doing that play thing!" as they call it. Thank you to everyone who has been so welcoming and kind to this newbie.
A few reminders:
- Online ticket sales will start on January 14th @ 1am. Online Tickets are $10 and tickets at the door will be $12. As we get closer I will post events to our Facebook pages that you can share for people to purchase their tickets.
- I will have posters for people to take and post as well in the next week or so.
- Due to security of the school buildings the doors will automatically lock, usually 30 minutes after practice starts. If you or a parent needs to come into the building during practice after the doors lock, please text me (Jeff) @ 616-292-8827. I will then come let you in the building.
- Username: cinderella2024
- Password: SSCT2024!ella
On the cast only page you will find links to all of the things that have been passed out to you as well as videos for the dances. I will also post these updates along with other updates that I email out.
