PIRATE AWARDS!

We had a number of our fellow pirates, maidens and police girls that submitted recommendations for awards for our recent production of "The Pirates of Penzance"...  Here's you opportunity to voice your opinion.  Please complete the survey below (it should only take a few minutes) by Thursday, May 23rd.  Then we'll tally the results and share the treasure...

ARRRRRRGGGH!

PIRATE AWARDS SURVEY  :  www.surveymonkey.com/s/YN3386V

ANCIENT PIRATE ARCHIVES

Some snaps from Mr. Sellers past brushes with "The Pirates of Penzance"...

My 30th birthday party...  Do you recognize that
dashing young pirate girl?

Selections from "Pirates" in my families' backyard
at my 30th birthday party.  Any guess what's
in the brown bags?

The 100th Anniversary production of "Pirates"...
Can you tell which one is me?

Very different interpretation of Ruth, Frederic
and the Pirate King.
County Fair Playhouse 1978.

GRAND OPENING NIGHT!

ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGG!  What a grand opening night for the cast and crew of the "Pirates of Penzance"!  A big "thank you" to everyone for pulling it off so well...  We had over 150 in attendance and are expecting a full house tonight and Saturday.

Nice job with effectively telling the story and making opera understandable - even for those who think that they hate opera...  :>)

Blessings!
Capt'n Sellers

PACKED TO THE GILLS - It's a good problem!

Ahoy Maties!  Our Saturday performance is nearly at capacity...  Wanted to give you the first "heads up" in case your friends and family can only attend on April 27th and they have not yet secured their seats.  Literally, we only have 30 tickets left as of 9:30am on Wednesday.  If they don't hurry, they will be gone!  We have plenty of seats open for the Thursday show, but sales are brisk for Friday night - and when we sell out Saturday, I suspect that Friday will be next...

Please act quickly!
Captn' Sellers

SAILING FOR THE FINISH LINE...

There is still some painting, patching and hauling that need to be done to help make our pirates set "ship-shape"...  Patrick and I will be on board at the cafeteria on Saturday, April 20th from 9:00am until we're done.  If you can spare a few hours, your help would be welcome indeed.  

We'll try to keep the back door propped open - but call me on my cell phone (513) 836-0613 if you can 't get in the building...

Have a great weekend!

Capt'n Sellers

OLIVER! Thursday, April 18th @ 7:00pm

We have 15 complimentary tickets for Xenia Christians' performance of "Oliver!" this Thursday, April 18th at 7:00pm.  I will make them available to the "Pirates" cast on a first come, first serve basis.  We'll end this Thursday's rehearsal early (at 5:30pm) so that we can grab a bite to eat and coordinate car-pooling to Xenia.  Let's show support for our fellow DCSS actors and actresses!

Blessings,

Mr. Sellers

THE FINAL BATTLE - Last Two Weeks Rehearsal Schedule

Here is the schedule for these last two weeks of rehearsal.  Please be sure to arrange to be present, and ready to work - as we transform our show into "ship-shape" condition for our maiden voyage on April 25th!

Monday, April 15th  3:15pm - 6:00pm
   What : Choreography clean-up
   Who :  Full Cast
   Where : The Cafeteria

Tuesday, April 16th  3:15pm - 6:00pm
   What :  Act 2 Walk-Through
   Who :  Full Cast
   Where :  The Wardrobe

Thursday, April 18th  3:15pm - 5:30pm
   What :  Act 1 Run-Through
   Who :  Everyone except the Police
   Where :  The Cafeteria
 
Friday, April 19th  3:15pm - 6:00pm
   What :  Act 2 Run-Through
   Who :  Full Cast
   Where :  The Cafeteria

Monday, April 22nd :  Tech Rehearsal

   3:00pm – 5:30pm  Stage set-up / Full costumes, hair and make-up prep

   5:30pm – 6:00pm  Dinner

   6:00pm – 8:00pm  Tech run-through with lights, sound and piano

Tuesday, April 23rd :  First Full Orchestra Rehearsal

   6:00pm  Cast call.  Vocal warm-ups.  Only problematic tech, costume, hair or make-up issues will be addresses.

   6:30pm – 9:00pm  Run-through with full orchestra

Wednesday, April 24th :  Final Dress Rehearsal

   3:00pm – 5:30pm  Stage set-up / Full costumes, hair and make-up prep

   5:30pm – 6:00pm  Dinner

   6:00pm – 6:30pm  Vocal and orchestral warm-ups

   6:30pm – 9:00pm  Final run-through with lights, sound and full orchestra

Performance Nights -  Thursday, Friday and Saturday

   5:30pm  Arrive as early as necessary, (but not later than 5:30pm), in order to be done with full make-up and hair by 6:00pm

   6:00pm – 6:30pm  Dinner

   6:30pm – 7:00pm  Time for personal prep, “chilling-out”, and getting into costume for Act 1

   7:00pm – 7:30pm  House opens at 7:00pm.  Vocal warm-ups.  Directors notes.

   7:30pm  Showtime! 

TEE TIME

        Our official "Pirates of Penzance" cast shirts can now be ordered.  This stylish piratical design can be ordered in the following adult unisex sizes :  Small  (4-6)  /  Medium  (8-10)  /  Large  (12)  /  Extra Large  (14-16)  /  XXL  (18).


PRICES
100% Pre-shrunk Cotton T-Shirt  =  $10
50/50 Cotton-Poly Blend Crew Neck Sweatshirt  =  $18
50/50 Cotton-Poly Blend Hoodie Sweatshirt  =  $21

Please e-mail Mr. Sellers at dsellers@daytonchristian.com with your order, and then be bringin' him yer appropriate amount of coinage and treasure to be settlin' yer accounts by this Friday, April 12th...

We'd like to be placing the order straight away - with the hopes of acquiring this bounty by the end of next week!

SHIP BUILDING!

Our one and only set construction day will be on Saturday, April 13th.  We'll hoist anchor at 9:00am and paint, pound and keel-haul platforms until at least 3:00pm.  Please plan to join us for at least a few hours.  This is your set, your show - and we want you to be looking prime for this grand occasion!

I'll be posting a sign-up sheet on the drama board, so we can get an idea of how many will be able to help and at what time.  All hands on deck...

  

POWER LUNCH with the CAPT'N

As the grains slip through the hour glass on our way to the Cornwall Coast, set to sail on April 25th at half past seven, Captain Sellers would like to schedule a working lunch with the following shipmates...

Monday April 15th :  Jeremiah Plessinger and Roman Fleetwood
Wednesday April 17th :  Gabbi Dowdy
Thursday April 18th :  Suzie Herman and Luke Goodman
Friday April 19th :  Savanah Winfield, Shannon Bidwell and Carly Wheeler

We'll be working on lines, cleaning up blocking, developing character - we may even shiver a timber or two...  Please bring your grub to the Wardrobe and prepare to work, me hearties!

Arrrrghh!
Captain Sellers

GOTTA DANCE

Several cast members have requested the link to Mrs. Teachey's choreography...  So your wish has been granted!  You can recreate your intended stage movement by going on-line at :

https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0B069oRMc-Oi0b2d4cV9ObjBYaVE/edit?invite=CNH4ofoK&pli=1

PIRATES SCHEDULE March 25-28

THIS WEEKS' SCHEDULE :

Monday March 25th 3:15pm - 5:15pm
     BLOCKING in the Wardrobe
     Scenes :  13  =  pages 24 & 25a   /  16  =  page 27
     With Police, Major General, and Mabel.  After the group blocking, Mr. Sellers will work with Gabbi, Ben, and Suzi with line interpretation and character development.

Tuesday, March 26th  3:15pm - 5:15pm
     CHOREOGRAPHY in the Cafeteria
     Scenes :  13 and 14  =  pages 24 - 25
     With the Police and Mabel
     NOTE :  All pirates please bring your costumes to Mrs. Pyle so that she can access your sea-worthiness...

Wednesday, March 27th  3:15pm - 5:15pm
     BLOCKING in the Wardrobe
     Scenes :  4 & 5  = pages 7 - 10  /  9  = pages 16 & 17  /  12  = pages 22 - 24
     With the Maidens, Frederic, and Mabel

Thursday, March 28th  3:15pm - 6:00pm
     WHOLE SHOW - Crawl through, in the Cafeteria
     With the entire cast

Friday, March 29th  :  Spring Break Begins...  Happy Easter everyone!



   

PIRATE NOTES

Attention all Pirates!

(an we be referring to all the gentlemen, accept the Major General)...

AN IMPORTANT COSTUME NOTE :

Please be working to finish the assembly of the best piratical uniform (costume) that you can find.  Don't be shy to beg, borrow (but not steal) some items from your friends,neighbors and relatives.  Mrs. Pyle would like to review what you've found this Tuesday, March 26th after school in the Cafeteria.  We're going for realistic here - nothing too colorful, cartoon-ish, or clean...  Here are a few ideas :

FREDERIC'S BIRTHDAY - February 29th, 1858

(We'll celebrate in the Wardrobe on February 28, 2013)...

Attention all cast and crew :  this is 

not a required rehearsal – just a fun time of improvisation, theatre games and bonding among shipmates… 

Ye all be welcome to join in the merry making.  An I'll be bringin' the cookies!  Arrrggghhh...

NO SCRIPT, NO SCORE - NO PROBLEM!

If you're itching to work on your line memorization or music, and left your books at school in your locker...  Here's an amazing 21st century solution - view them via the internet on your wireless device at the following official sources :

SCRIPT :

http://diamond.boisestate.edu/gas/pirates/pirates_lib.pdf

SCORE :

http://javanese.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/1/1c/IMSLP249774-SIBLEY1802.24110.7216-39087011144948score.pdf

YO HO - HO, HO, HO! A MERRY HOLIDAY TO YE ALL!

Since the ice and snow be keepin' ye all land-locked (snow day), try to spend a wee bit o'time learnin' yer lines and music.  Afterwards, just for fun, we be encouraging the lot o'ya to embark on some piratical research.  I've attached a few links as a starting point...  Have at it, me hearties!

http://gsvloc.org/gilbert-sullivan-resources/gilbert-sullivan-glossaries/the-pirates-of-penzance/

http://www.westmichigansavoyards.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/PiratesofPenzanceTeachersGuide.pdf

YE SCURVY CREW OF SKALLAWAGS AND MAIDENS

Dramatis Personae (in order of appearance)
The Pirate King		Jeremiah Plessinger
Frederic		Luke Goodman
Samuel		Roman Fleetwood
Ruth		Alexis Colon
Edith		Savanah Winfield
Kate		Shannon Bidwell
Isabel		Carly Wheeler
Mabel		Suzie Herman
Major General Stanley		Ben Pyle
The Sergeant of Police		Gabbi Dowdy
Pirates
Alex Roach
Andrew Karas
Eric Marcum
Matt Wright
Tyler Brown
General Stanley's Daughters
Hannah Saxe
Laura Brown
Rachel Shook
Shannon Davis
Police
Abigail Watkins
Brianna Grooms
Brianne Hodges
Carolyn Herman
Lexi Moore
Mbalenhle Hlongwane
Monika Schilling
Taylor Flynn

PENZANCE, ENGLAND Images