Director Note 12/23/2019

Hi Kids,

Thank you all for a really great season. I’m thinking we had record attendance last weekend. What a great crowd! The cast party pot luck was excellent and I must say I was filled with great food and gratitude for getting to share time with all of you!

A reminder for those of you coming in for Christmas Eve, there will be no reception at the end of the day. This means we should be ready to go home by 3:00pm for any of you that are getting picked up by your folks. It is going to be a lovely day that we will fill with caroling and laughter and light. Remember that you each make a great impact on all the folks who come out to share the love! We are very fortunate indeed.

Cheers!

Jim 

Your Directors

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Director Note 12/20'2019 Final weekend!

Hi kids!

Wow. It’s the last weekend already! How’d that happen?

You guys have all done such a great job. I want to thank you and I want you to know just how grateful and proud I am of all of you and this season. Well done. 

A huge thank you to Simon for making it to the Krebs Bartending event! Huge thank you to Kristen, Micki and Michaela for risking their very lives trying to make it! I heard it was a great success! I am glad all survived!

Please talk up the radio play and raffle tickets! Radio play tickets may be purchased in the Chamber of Commerce. The raffle drawing will be at the Revels on Sunday. You are permitted to buy tickets yourself if you wish. I think Marisa Valent won something good once…

There is a snowman building contest after the revels in the park. The Queen will choose a winner! 

Keep making positive choices and looking folks in the eye when you speak to them. It’s the people who bring the magic, we just help bring it out of them.

Remember to drop off your food items for Sundays party at the Methodist Church before 11:00am! 

There will be some past Dickens Family members visiting this weekend! Make them all welcome and know that they are invited to come to the pot luck cast party Sunday!

See you all tomorrow!

Jim

Your Directors

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*It’s A Wonderful Life - The Radio Play, Auburn Public Theater at 7:00pm*

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm *Cast Pot Luck Party at Methodist Church, 4:30*

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Director Note 12/10/2019

Hi kids!

What a beautiful weekend! Thank you all for rolling with the tide! We had a very successful promotion with the tv show people and having our presenting sponsor there was icing on the cake. He was very excited about the work we do and has already committed to sponsor next season! Thanks to all who helped with the pictures and video for Hillary the jam lady! She was thrilled and very grateful to you all. The money we raised selling papers was incredible. I want you all to know how proud I am of you!

This Saturday is the Lee family Chili dinner!  Byron’s making his own special chili and it is a lovely gift to us all! The directions are on Brett's table!

The family caroling groups are doing great! We need to remember the UPS store across the street from the green room on Saturdays. They have become a Charles Dickens sponsor! You are all doing a good job of getting around town. Keep it up!

The Methodist Church is having a craft fair this weekend so you can talk about that. Also there is a Community Band concert in the high school auditorium at 4:00pm. 

The Radio Play at the Auburn Public Theater is on Sat 12/21. It is It’s A Wonderful Life this year so I will be reaching out to you. If you are interested and available Friday 12/20 for rehearsal and Sat 12/21 performance let me know. There are not enough spots for everyone but I want to know who is interested. This show is not fully funded but I will share whatever money we make! Tickets are $10 and available at the Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday is the early morning promo with Brandon Roth from WCNY tv. I will bring a pitch pipe. Kimberly, John, Jillian, Patrick, Victoria, and John Decker if he is feeling better will be there. We need to be at the Gazebo at 5:45am. I will be at the green room around 5:15am for anyone who needs stuff. It’s going to be cold!!! 

Sign up sheet for the cast pot luck party on Sun 12/22. Drop off the food you are bringing to Viv Lessaongang (the Sheriffs wife!) at the Methodist church before coming to the green room. If you are bringing something that needs to be cooked please include directions. Ingredient lists also appreciated! 

That’s all I can think of. For now. 

Cheers!

Jim

Your Directors

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*It’s A Wonderful Life - The Radio Play, Auburn Public Theater at 7:00pm*

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm *Cast Pot Luck Party at Methodist Church, 4:30*

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Director Note 12/05 2019

Hi Kids!

Whew! What a great opening weekend! I definitely think we made the right call ending after Revels. I hope you all made it home safe while it was still light!

A big ol’ Thank You to everyone who came out to the Kickoff Party, the Auburn Holiday Marath…er..I mean Parade  and to all who made it in on Sunday. We have more promos coming up! 

Tomorrow night is Skaneateles Sings and First Friday! If you are available please come in at 5:30 to dress. We head over to the Library at 6. Father Christmas and Mother Goose please be at the Library at 6:00! It is a lovely local evening and we all join in caroling and processing down to the Gazebo be candle light and lighting the tree! Then we head to the Methodist Church for a magic Show and refreshments! It’s really sweet and thank you so much Prestidigitating Packwoods!

This Saturday is Newsies Day when all the pick pockets and apple venders sell special editions of the news paper as a fund raiser! I will see if the Chamber has the shoulder bags and stuff tomorrow night so it can be in the green room Sat morning!

On Saturday there will be the hosts of a tv show called Small Town Big Deal playing with us! Stay in character and have fun interacting with Jann and Rodney. They are playful and love to have fun! Don’t let the camera throw you! :)

You are all doing such a great job keeping things positive and supporting each other! It makes me very happy!

Pay close attention to the cross walks and the traffic! Remember our rule of three! Keep an eye on the weather! I think we are in for a nice weekend.

Thats it for now! Stay happy!

Cheers!

Jim

Your Directors

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

*Fri Dec 6 Skaneateles Sings. Call is 5:30 pm, show is 6:00 -8:00pm

Sat Dec 7, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 08, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Director Note 11/27/2019

Hello All,

Well the next time we see each other it will be SHOWTIME! I’m so pumped to get out on the streets with the best cast ever! A huge Thank you 50 times to Matt, Megan, Patrick and Jillian for coming to the Sponsor Kick off! You guys rocked it!

Now for the notes.

The call for Friday is 10:45 as it’s our first day and we need to be ready early for the parade. Notes will be at 11:20, Places will be 11:45. 

Remember  to bring your personal refillable water bottle. Marked with your name!

Write your name in your song books.

It is going to be cold. Dress appropriately and bring dry socks to change into!

Saturday evening is the Auburn Parade. I have attached the info below. Please come march if you can. It is a lovely event and they really look forward to seeing us! Parents and families of minors (17 and under) Please collect your kids behind the Wegman's at the parades end. I need to know when the kids find you. No one run off without letting Maria, Kristen, Brett, John, or me know. You can text me at 607-423-1477 if thats easier. We are assigned spot 21 in the lineup.

WHERE:         The parade will assemble on E. Genesee Street starting at the N. Fulton Street intersection on the north side of the street, and continue along 
E. Genesee Street to about Seward Avenue. The side streets will not be utilized, and many will be closed to traffic after 5:30PM. Seward Avenue will remain open, so please use this street to access Genesee Street.

WHEN:         Line up between 5 - 6PM on Saturday, November 30

I'm sorry for my confusion over the song books. Here is, to the best of my knowledge, the reduced size songbook.

Here is the sponsor list. Sing all over town where ever you see the Decal in the window! Groups  who are assigned locations, please be on time!  Please only sing outside at Nest and Village Bottle Shop.

OOPS (I am not able to upload the attachments)

Now I must make the cornbread for the sausage stuffing. I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! I am most thankful to have all of you in my Dickens family! I am bursting with pride and gratitude! 

Now go practice kindness till you get it right!

Love,

Jim

Your Directors

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Fri, Nov. 29, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm *Parade line up 11:45am*

Sat, Nov 30, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Sat Nov 30 Auburn Holiday Parade 5:30 line up on Genesee Street in Auburn*

Sun Dec 1, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Fri Dec 6 Skaneateles Sings. Call is 5:30 pm, show is 6:00 -8:00pm

Sat Dec 7, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 08, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Director Note 11/23/2019

Hi Kids!

Great rehearsal today! Thanks for doing such a great job of keeping focused and self disciplined!

Tomorrow is the last rehearsal so please do it again. When we get to this final stage we really need to make every minute count.

Ray will be performing a blessing on our festival tomorrow at lunch time. If you are so inclined to join him across the street at Thayer Park please do. We lost some dear friends last year and I think it’s a lovely idea to remember them and bring some positive light shinning in!

Rehearsal ends at 4:00pm, but I will be performing the trunk show at 4:15. I could use an audience and it will be fun! If you are not in a hurry please stick around.

If you want to join us for the Kick Off Sponsor Party Tuesday to sing some carols, please take your costumes home with you tomorrow. The party starts at 5:30 and ends at 7:30. Carolers do not need to stay till the end but are welcome to. Anyela’s is located at 2433 W Lake Rd, Skaneateles, NY 13152  https://www.anyelasvineyards.com/

Remember we have the Auburn Christmas Parade on Saturday night! I’ll send the details later. It’s a really fun time and I’m hoping for a good turnout. If you are able, please join in!

You guys are doing such a great job! Keep it all positive and uplifting and remember we all love each other. I’m proud of you.

Cheers!

Jim

Your Directors

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

REHEARSAL

Rehearsals located at the First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152  (1/2 hour lunch)

Sun, Nov 24, 12:00 noon - 4:00pm, Rehearsal, Downstairs

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Fri, Nov. 29, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm *Parade line up 11:45am*

Sat, Nov 30, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Sat Nov 30 Auburn Holiday Parade 5:30 line up on Genesee Street in Auburn*

Sun Dec 1, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Fri Dec 6 Skaneateles Sings. Call is 5:30 pm, show is 6:00 -8:00pm

Sat Dec 7, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 08, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Director Note 11/21/2019

Hi kids!

I’m putting the email list for the cast in the bcc space. If you need to write the whole group and no longer have a message with all those addresses just ask me. The last Director Note I inadvertently put the subject filter as DCH 2019. This is NOT correct and should be DCS 2019. I thank Jason for mistakenly hitting 'reply all' and giving me the chance to catch it! Also, please address specific questions to the appropriate director and copy me as well! The director list is below.

I am so happy with this years group, ie YOU GUYS!, I don’t have many notes. Remember to flesh out your character. They are real people with real lives and feelings. Approach all your interactions from a place of love! Elevate Yourself, Your Fellow Performers and The Show! Do NOT give fellow performers notes. Talk to a Director! I’m very proud of all of you and feel privileged to be working with you. For reelz!

Here is stuff for this last rehearsal weekend:

We will be walking the town and blocking the opening and the Revels on SATURDAY. Please wear warm clothes as we will be outside for at least an hour! Please remember to walk, not talk, to keep up with the group and not make me repeat myself.

We are thrilled to introduce my friend Patrick who will be playing Washington Irving! Patrick and I have been performing together for years now and I am so happy he is available to come spend the holidays with us! Please help welcome him into the Dickens Christmas Family.

Sunday rehearsals will end at 4:00pm. You’re welcome!

I’m very happy to have the music for I heard The Bells On Christmas Day. I want this to be our penultimate song, just before Silent Night. I don’t expect us to be ready for opening weekend, but we’ll get the sound files and music to you so we can add it in for second weekend! It is a beautiful song.

Just a reminder that you all need to have your refillable water bottles as we will be using a 5 gallon water bubbler in the green room, not individual plastic bottles.

Make sure you have given Brett all your signed agreements. I mean it. It’s important.

We would like some carolers for the Kick Off Party Tuesday, 11/26 at Anyelas Vineyard on 41A. Let Kristen know if you are interested and available!

Looking  forward to this weekend! 

Cheers!

Jim 

Your Directors

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

REHEARSAL

Rehearsals located at the First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152  (1/2 hour lunch)

Sat. Nov 23, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sun, Nov 24, 12:00 noon - 4:00pm, Rehearsal, Downstairs

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Fri, Nov. 29, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm *Parade line up 11:45am*

Sat, Nov 30, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Sat Nov 30 Auburn Holiday Parade 5:30 line up on Genesee Street in Auburn*

Sun Dec 1, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Fri Dec 6 Skaneateles Sings. Call is 5:30 pm, show is 6:00 -8:00pm

Sat Dec 7, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 08, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Hi kids!

Maria and I have been having a great experience at Skaneateles Middle school this week doing a 7th Grade character work shop! It’s so great working with the young folks! 

Really great work last week! Very excited about all of the character choices that were made! 

Tomorrow there will be costume fittings. Please remember to wear a base layer of clothes you can put a costume over.

Rehearsal will begin downstairs.

Bring your paperwork for Brett if you have not done so yet!

We will be welcome some new faces tomorrow! I'm not tellin' I’m just sayin’…

Cheers!

Jim

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

REHEARSAL

Rehearsals located at the First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152  (1/2 hour lunch)

Sat, Nov 16, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Downstairs

Sun, Nov 17, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm, Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sat. Nov 23, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sun, Nov 24, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm, Rehearsal, Downstairs

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Fri, Nov. 29, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat, Nov 30, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Sat Nov 30 Auburn Holiday Parade 5:30 line up on Genesee Street in Auburn*

Sun Dec 1, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Fri Dec 6 Skaneateles Sings. Call is 5:30 pm, show is 6:00 -8:00pm

Sat Dec 7, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 08, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

Director Note 11/09 DCS 2019

Hi kids!

What a great rehearsal! Thanks to Jason for leading the history discussion! The music sounded awesome and I am very pleased with the character choices I heard.

Please remember for the good of your fellow players, if you are sick it’s better for you to stay home then to risk spreading germs. Some of us have compromised immune systems and a simple cold can send them to the hospital! Make a practice of washing your hands often, don’t share drinking bottles and cover your mouths with your elbow if you cough or sneeze!

Remember to wear a layer of clothing you can put a costume over tomorrow. Tracey will be starting fittings and we do NOT have private fitting rooms. 

Start thinking about bringing your reusable water bottles. We will be using a 5 gallon water  bubbler in  the green room. Not plastic water bottles!

Keep those positive choices coming! As we get into improv it is very important you always elevate your cast mates, yourselves and the show! Good vibes only!

Ok, eat something warm and get a good sleep. Tomorrow we do it all again!

Cheers!

Jim

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

REHEARSAL

Rehearsals located at the First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152  (1/2 hour lunch)

Sun, Nov 10, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,   Rehearsal, Upstairs Dobson Hall

Sat, Nov 16, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Downstairs

Sun, Nov 17, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm, Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sat. Nov 23, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sun, Nov 24, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm, Rehearsal, Downstairs

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Fri, Nov. 29, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat, Nov 30, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Sat Nov 30 Auburn Holiday Parade 5:30 line up on Genesee Street in Auburn*

Sun Dec 1, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Fri Dec 6 Skaneateles Sings. Call is 5:30 pm, show is 6:00 -8:00pm

Sat Dec 7, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 08, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show) 

First Full Rehearsal! Weekend 11/8

Hi kids!

I’m excited about tomorrows rehearsal! The snow is really putting me in the mood for Dickens Christmas!

We will be posting an agenda for the rehearsal day to help us keep on track. Our time will be broken into segments like daily nuts and bolts info, improvisation, Victorian styles (history, customs, language) and music.

I’m trying to get the email thing straightened out. I’m actually going make a post on the cast facebook page so those folks who are missing these emails will know I sent something out. Please know I rarely go on facebook and I really prefer email as a  form of communication about work related issues. You should all add my number to your phones. I’m good with texts. 607-423-1477

He are my suggestions.

Add Dickensstaff@gmail.com to your contact list / address book. 

Check your junk / spam folder.

Follow the blog site Dickens Cast Central http://dickenscastcentral.blogspot.com/

Every email should contain DCS 2019 in the subject line along with whatever topic you choose. This is how I filter my mail so I will be sure to get your note. Also, please hit reply and write "Got it” when you get an email from me.

Remember to send all scheduling conflicts to both Brett bn@rochester.rr.com and me. Brett is the Production Manager  and handles the paperwork.

Rehearsal is scheduled until 5:00pm. There will be days you will be released at 4:00pm. We will always try to to keep parents up to date for pickup times. Parents please be on time for pick up. We will not leave any child unattended so that means one of us will wait and we all have things to do. You may bring your lunch or go into town to purchase something. Please be respectful of our space. We are guests in the church and must always leave it cleaner than we find it. I‘m not kidding.

See you Tomorrow!

Cheers!

Jim

Your directors!

Artistic Director, Maria DeMitchell  everydaymassage(at)yahoo.com

Music Director, Kristen Baskewicz  nygirl_22(at)hotmail.com

Associate Director, John Decker  tie.dye.owl(at)gmail.com 

Costumer, Tracey Greene  tracey(at)kyndergarb.com
Associate Costumer, Kristin Palazzoli  Kepalazzoli(at)gmail.com

Production Manager  Brett Norsworthy  bn(at)rochester.rr.com

REHEARSAL

Rehearsals located at the First Presbyterian Church, 97 East Genesee Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152  (1/2 hour lunch)

Sat, Nov 9, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Downstairs

Sun, Nov 10, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,   Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sat, Nov 16, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Downstairs

Sun, Nov 17, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm, Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sat. Nov 23, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm,  Rehearsal, Dobson Hall

Sun, Nov 24, 12:00 noon - 5:00pm, Rehearsal, Downstairs

PERFORMANCE

Performance green room Village Garage Bays, behind the Village Hall, 26 Fennell St. Skaneateles, NY 13152

Fri, Nov. 29, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat, Nov 30, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Sat Nov 30 Auburn Holiday Parade 5:30 line up on Genesee Street in Auburn*

Sun Dec 1, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

*Fri Dec 6 Skaneateles Sings. Call is 5:30 pm, show is 6:00 -8:00pm

Sat Dec 7, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 08, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 14, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 15, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sat Dec 21, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Sun Dec 22, Call is 11:00am, show is noon - 4:00pm

Tue Dec 24 Call is 11:00am, show is noon-3:00pm (cast based on availability, no Trunk Show)