FRIDAY UPDATE: MASSIVE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION & REMINDERS- PLEASE READ!

REMINDER!!

We “spring forward” one hour this weekend!

* MS CAST MEMBERS WERE INFORMED AT THE 2/23 & 3/2 Rehearsals that the TBD part of the MS Schedule from 4:30 to 5:30 pm on 3/9 would be for all cast as we have had so many cast members out due to illness and conflicts that everyone needs to stay for the last hour on Sunday to get caught up and finish learning the show.

 Thanks for your understanding, flexibility, and support! 

This Sunday marks the official kick-off of the two-week mandatory crew rehearsal time.

Crew, please come anytime from 10 am to 3 pm. Thank you!

PIZZA LUNCH THIS SUNDAY FOR 3RD THROUGH 8TH GRADE CAST & CREW

If your child does not want pizza, you can send them a lunch instead!

Letter from gift chair

Dear Moana JR. Families,

I am writing to ask you for your support in recognizing our Director, Kendrick Phillips, and several others who have gone above and beyond to make our show the huge success it will be.

 Each year, Ms. Kendrick, our director, works tirelessly long before the school day, long after rehearsals, on holidays, and each weekend to ensure our school production resembles something you may have seen on Broadway- choreographing and staging the show, creating the set, prop, and costume design of the costumes, teaching music, creating an infinite amount of production spreadsheets, blog posts, and communications, and shopping and meeting with vendors for the musical to help our cast and crew shine.

In addition, several dedicated staff and volunteers give countless hours of their time to ensure the high quality of our production. Those new to this experience will be amazed to see nearly 180 children, ages 5-14, come together for unforgettable, magical performances.

 
Please help honor and show your support and appreciation for Kendrick and the production staff by donating an amount of your choosing per child in the play to help purchase a Director’s gift and flowers/thank you's for all who make our kids smile and shine when they are on stage. 

Please Venmo @tmand or email me at tamaramand@gmail.com if you prefer to give a different way.

We would love to collect all donations by the final dress rehearsal on March 21st.

Thank you in advance for your participation. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.


Tamara Mand

IMPORTANT REMINDERS! 

Remember to use these resources, which are also posted under the links to the right of this blog.

SONG, DANCE & SCRIPT RESOURCES with which TO PRACTICe AT HOME!

• You can click on each header below to take you to those songs, the script, or dances. 
• Moana Guide Vocals
• Moana Instrumental Tracks
• Moana Digital Script
• Music tracks with harmonies isolated by part
• Choreography/Dance Videos

STAR WALL 

Photos are due THIS SUNDAY, 3/9! 

We will be creating a STAR WALL to feature our amazing young thespians.

By Sunday, March 9th, please send in a 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 headshot/school picture/close-up photo of your child (only your child in the picture, please), with their name and grade printed on BOTH the back of the photograph and the envelope you submit it in.  The photo will not be returned, so please do not send an original image. 

You may drop this off at Sunday practices or leave it with the front desk of either campus in an envelope marked MOANA STAR WALL FOR MS. KENDRICK

UNDERGARMENT & CAST SHOE NEEDS!

                                                                                                                      

 PLEASE CLICK  HERE TO SEE WHAT UNDERGARMENTS, SHOES, AND/OR SOCKS ARE NEEDED FOR YOUR PARTICIPANT! 

ALL CAST & CREW WILL WEAR YOUR SHOES FOR A SHOE PARADE (so we can check to ensure your shoes are in the correct style/color) ON SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025.  

SHOW TICKETS

All tickets can be purchased through our online ticketing system using the following link. http://www.seatyourself.biz/davisacademy

MS CAST Show Performance Assignments BY CHARACTER (click here)

 

 

LOWER SCHOOL CAST INFORMATION!

LS Cast appears in all four shows and is sprinkled throughout the entire theatre, in the aisles, on the stage, and in front of the stage.

As we are still blocking the show and haven't had 100% cast attendance at rehearsals, it is impossible to release 100% of exactly where each LS participant or grade is placed at this time, BUT this is a good guideline to follow when selecting seats if you have a Lower School Cast Member.

What section and where should I buy tickets if I have an LS cast member?

ALL CAST/CREW REMINDERS!The 

• Lower School Cast appears in all 4 shows.
• MS Cast also appears in all 4 shows in varying roles and capacities.
• Running Crew works all 4 shows.

Subject: Important Note About Moana Rehearsal

Dear Parents,

We hope this message finds you well as we embark on the exciting journey toward our spectacular Moana production! With rehearsals in full swing, we want to share important updates and reminders to ensure a smooth and rewarding experience for all involved.

Our young performers' enthusiasm and dedication so far have been truly inspiring. Their hard work is bringing the songs and scenes to life in a way that promises an unforgettable show. However, we’ve noticed an increase in early dismissals, late arrivals, and absence requests, which create challenges for both the cast and the production team.

Since we have just TWO Sunday rehearsals left until showtime, maintaining full attendance is more important than ever. Every cast member plays a vital role, and missing rehearsals affects the ability to properly stage scenes, refine choreography, and ensure a cohesive performance. Frequent absences require re-blocking and adjustments for an ensemble of 160 actors, which impacts the entire production.

We recognize the busy schedules our students balance, but in keeping with the production contract, each child has a limited number of excused absences. We appreciate your support in prioritizing rehearsals and planning accordingly.

Being present for every rehearsal is crucial for your child’s confidence and enjoyment. Those who miss key staging or polishing sessions may need to sit out during certain moments, including the curtain call.

A few additional notes to enhance clarity:

1. Late Arrivals and Early Pickups: Late arrivals and early pickups disrupt the rehearsal process. Due to logistical constraints, including gates and the need to have supervisors available for the entire cast, accommodating these requests may be unfeasible.
2. Mandatory Rehearsals: Sunday, March 9th, and Sunday, March 16th, along with the Tech Week Rehearsals (March 18, 19, 20, and 21) are MANDATORY for all cast and crew.  These are the most crucial rehearsals, as they are with all of the set pieces and props.  Anyone missing one of these rehearsals for a reason other than illness may risk being removed from the song/dance numbers.

Thank you sincerely for your understanding and cooperation. The children are pouring tremendous effort into their roles, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the ancestral world of Moana!

Thank you,

Kendrick, Michelle, Bob and Drew

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

To minimize distractions during rehearsal, we need your help getting our cast "offline" while "on-stage." M-8th Students should not wear Bluetooth devices to Sunday rehearsals, tech week, and the shows and should leave them at home. These devices also affect our sound system. Thank you for your assistance with this.

HAIRSTYLES & MAKE-UP FOR LOWER SCHOOL CAST WILL BE RELEASED ON THE BLOG ON SUNDAY MORNING.