New England Ballet School & Company

SHOWCASE 2008 Production Week

All rehearsals at Parsons · No classes at the studio

May 19th - May 24th · Parsons Government Center
70 West River Street, Milford

Monday, May 19th

3:00-7:00pm Load in & Set Up (Tech Crew & Costumes)
7:00-7:30pm Tech VI Ballet
(Paquita & Pirates)
7:30-8:30pm Tech VI Jazz
(Can-Can, Loud, Whine-up)
8:30-9:00pm Tech VI Tap

Tuesday, May 20th

Blocking Only. No Costumes. Bring all your shoes to the stage. Dancers may leave when done.

All Leaders Must Attend!

4:00-4:30pm Tech I Ballet, Tap, Jazz
4:30-5:15pm Tech II Ballet
(Mulan 1st) Tap, Jazz
5:15-6:00pm Tech IIIA Ballet, Tap, Jazz
6:00-6:15pm Tech IIIB Ballet
6:15-6:45pm Tech IIIB/IVA Tap
(Candy) Jazz (Amigas Cheetahs)
6:45-7:00pm Tech IVA Ballet
7:00-7:30pm Tech IVB Tap &Jazz
(Strut & Sunshine)
7:30-8:00pm Tech IVB Ballet & Pointe

Wednesday, May 21st

Blocking only · No Costumes · Stay for Finale Parade

4:00-6:00pm "Stars of Tomorrow"

Noon show in order (see attached list)
Leaders must attend!
(with Can-Can, Pirates, Ladies Choice & Groove)

6:00-6:30pm Musical Theatre Workshop
6:30-6:45pm Thursday Teen Ballet
6:45-8:00pm Tech V Tap, Ballet, Jazz
8:00-8:30pm 4 Minutes (Lauren & Jen)

New England Ballet School & Company

Showcase 2008 Dress Rehearsals

Please arrive ½ hour before start time. Bring all costumes and shoes in your bag with your name on it. Bring plenty of bobby pins!! NO jewelry!! NO underwear under your tights. Hair and makeup should be done before you arrive. All hats and headpieces must be secured with bobby pins. Be sure to put your child’s Name in everything!

Photos from picture day will be available for purchase in the lobby. Parents may videotape the Dress Rehearsals only.
NO
cameras allowed for the performances!

NO siblings or friends allowed during dress rehearsal. Please make arrangements for baby sitters! NO flash photography at anytime!! A full-length video will also be available for purchase. NO food or drink allowed anywhere in the building. NO children are allowed in the theatre during the dress rehearsal. Please be quiet and courteous for the dancers and parents videotaping. Volunteers working backstage for performances need to be at the Dress Rehearsals. DO NOT be backstage at the Dress Rehearsals if you will not be working the Performances.

"Stars of Tomorrow"

Noon Performance Dress Rehearsal

Thursday May 22nd · Parsons Government Center
70 West River Street, Milford

4:30-5:00pm Arrive and line up backstage
(group leaders and assistants must be ready and with their groups)

5:00-6:30pm
Dress Rehearsal for Noon Show (with finale)
(with Can-Can, Pirates, Ladies Choice & Groove Tonight)
6:30-8:00pm Bring it on, Paquita, Whine up, Near the Middle

"Showcase 2008"

2:00pm Performance Dress Rehearsal

Friday May 23rd · Parsons Government Center
70 West River Street, Milford

Show will run in order. See attached list. Dancers may leave when done!

4:30-5:00pm Arrive and line up backstage.
5:00-6:30pm
Act I
6:30-8:00pm
Act II

"Stars of Tomorrow & Showcase 2008"
Performances
Noon & 2:00pm

Saturday May 24th · Parsons Government Center
70 West River Street, Milford

We will need Adult volunteers for each group to help with costume changes.
Only Parents
who volunteer are allowed backstage during the show.
It is very disturbing to the audience as well as the dancers on stage for parents to get up during the show.
Please
stay in your seat or work backstage!!
No
eating or drinking in costumes!!
Food is not allowed anywhere in the building. This is a City of Milford rule.

No
costumes in Audience!! Bring change of clothes if staying for second show.

"Stars of Tomorrow"

11:30am Noon Show dancers arrive/line up
Noon "Stars of Tomorrow" Performance

Children will stay backstage until finale.
The noon show finale will end in the lobby!
Please pick up children in the lobby quickly!

"Showcase 2008"

Please note the theatre must be completely emptied for cleaning purposes before seating can begin for the 2nd Show!
This includes those holding the same seats for each show.

1:30pm Dancers must be backstage
2:00pm "Showcase 2008" Performance

Students may not leave until show is over.
There will be a finale and awards presentation
Don’t miss our new individual and group awards for this year!
Stay and cheer on your friends!

Only volunteers are allowed backstage during shows. Doors will be locked for safety reasons. Parents may pick up children backstage during intermission and at the end of the show only!