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MTC Jr Fall 2023 Thursday Class
Cinderella Jr
WEEK OF SHOW
These dates and times are also on the calendar in your child's MyMusicStaff account.
Class November 9
Notes from Ms Shelley
We had a great rehearsal this week!
We finished blocking the show! It always feels great to reach the and and know that we have even more time to make the show spectacular.
This week, please work on memorizing all lines and dances. Everyone is required to be off book the week of Thanksgiving. The Your Majesties dance and the mice song specifically need to work on singing and dancing together.
This week we blocked scenes 9 and 10 and talked about inflection and expression throughout a scene. It is very important to stay consistent in acting, even in an ensemble.
Next week, we will begin running the show and adding more to the characters. Great work this week!
COSTUMING:
ALL STUDENTS are required to have the proper underclothes for their costume fitting on Monday of the week of show and the shows on the weekend. This allows students to change costumes easily during the show.
FOR GIRLS: Girls must have either a pink, tan or light colored leotard or bathing suit turned inside out. Some opt for white bike shorts and white tank top and that is acceptable as well.
FOR BOYS: Boys must wear thin basketball shorts and a white tank top for costume fitting and for the show, underneath their costumes.
Thank you for a great rehearsal! We will see you next week!
Students should have all dialogue and music memorized for the entire show!
Cast Bios
Tickets Are On Sale!
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Junior Families: support the MTC Senior companies by attending one of their productions of Elf the Musical!
Spring 2024 Registration
It is hard to believe, but Spring 2024 Class Registration is just around the corner! Don't miss these important dates!
Closed Registration (for current MTC members only) for Spring 2024 Theater Companies: November 20-November 30th
Open Registration (for the public) for Spring 2024 Theater Companies: December 1st
Spring 2024 Class Registration (non-MTC Classes): December 1st
Class schedules and descriptions will be available on the website in the next month! Keep an eye out and grab your spots early so you know you will be part of the fun!
Ensemble List
Help Your Child Understand the Story...
Please review this spreadsheet with your child so they understand which scenes they are in.
CLICK HERE to print this spreadsheet.
Breakdown by Scene of Cinderella Jr:
This document lists the entire show scene by scene.
How to Help Your Child Practice the Music...
The student portal contains the MUSIC for the show.
- The music is copyright protected and we are not allowed to post a public link.
- MyMusicStaff requires a personal account with password which is why we are able to post the music in your child's account.
- You ARE able to download the music, if that is easier for you, so you do not have to log in every time to practice.
Log in to your child's account- https://www.masterworksnc.com/studentlogin
- If you have not created a log in, or can't find the original email from weeks ago, email the school and we will resend your login information.
- Once logged in, go to the left menu and click "Online Resources".
- In Online Resources, click on "Shared Space".
- In Shared Space, click on "Fall 2023 Theater Companies".
- Then click on "Junior Theater Company: Cinderella"
- In this folder you will see Music with Words and Music Without Words for your child to practice.
Help Your Child Practice the Dances...
- If you have a Smart TV, download the YouTube app from your TV's app store, and Sign in to your Youtube account.
- Search for Masterworks School of the Arts (you can subscribe to the Channel) and click on the MTCjr Youtube playlist.
- Click on the PLUS sign (see the picture below) and you will save the playlist in your account.
- Once you have the playlist saved, the practice videos will be available on your TV.
- This is even better than practicing with the videos on a computer, laptop, tablet or phone!
Student Attire for class
- Black shorts or pants (length should be at least mid-thigh for shorts, no soffe/volleyball shorts or "mini" skorts please)
- MTC t-shirt provided by Masterworks.
- Students may always wear clothing purchased through the MTC store (no tank tops). Watch for sales throughout the year!
- Tennis shoes or dance shoes on during class. Please no sandals, slip-ons or boots as they will be doing dance each week.
- If a student comes to class out of MTC attire, they will have to sit out until proper attire is provided.
Don't miss any info this semester....
- We send this newsletter weekly through email. Please make sure or update your email in the student portal if necessary.
- Add the email address “noreply+YsmJN@mymusicstaff.com” to your address book in case it is keeping them from coming through
- We also use REMIND texting service. If you have previously opted out of texts, we cannot add you and you need to add yourself into the list. You can also add any additional parents or students if you wish.
- Thursday MTC JR Class text @mtcjrthur to the number 81010
- You can find all previous emails either on your Student Portal at the "Messages" tab or on the Theater Company Corner of our website.
VIDEOS FOR HOME PRACTICE
In the video below, Ms Felicia is standing in for Hadley Green.
The video below goes through the choreography with counts and slower music to help students practice!
In the video below, Amelia Meade is standing in for Maddie Schmitt.
In the video below, Amelia Meade is standing in for Rhett Smith.
Your Directing Team
- Mrs. Shelley has a vocal performance degree from Liberty University and has 16 years working in theater.
- Mrs. Felicia has a degree in instrumental music (band) with dance minor from Winthrop University and has 27 years working in theater.
Email: MASTERWORKSNC@GMAIL.COM
Website: https://www.masterworksnc.com/
Location: 170 Raceway Drive, Mooresville, NC, USA
Phone: 704-663-5942
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Masterworks-School-of-the-Arts-Inc-399782565728