Harlequin Club
Weekly Newsletter
Pick up GG posters and hang them up to help advertise!
EXTRA EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
PARENT HELP NEEDED (please sign up-many hands make light work)
Greatest Generation help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAAA92AA31-51811240-greatest#/
Tech week dinner and cast dinner help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AAA62DA2FF2-51805170-greatest
ART HELP (for everyone)
To help us make the rubble for Alice by Heart : think of what rubble from a demolished building would look like.
We are asking everyone to bring in a minimum of 2 items to a set build! These items should be recyclable such as cardboard tissue boxes (nothing larger than a shoe box please/ think brick sizes), cereal boxes, small boxes, bubble wrap packaging, paper towel rolls, lightweight broken items (broken picture frames, fabric, broken plates etc.)
PA THESPIAN CONFERENCE
If you plan on attending the PA THESPIAN CONFERENCE in January, please complete this quick "hold my spot" form, so we can determine a headcount for busing and hotel before the registration deadline on October 22nd.
THESE ARE THE ATTENDEES SO FAR: (if you still want to attend and you don't see your name here- fill out the form above, so we can start communicating with this group about the trip)
Registration forms on the Harlequin site
Kailyn Angelitis
Carey Bigley
Caitlin Brace
Mikayla Bradley
Charlotte Brock
Xavier Brown
Alyssa Cooke
Addie Fisher
Andrew Gamangasso
Willow Gommel
Lily Ivers
Julia Kingsbury
Julia McCarty
Erik Morehouse
Evelyn Sanchez
Alex Storck
Lila Trout
Zoe Zielinski
Important Dates
THURDAY 10/10: ALICE BY HEART HEADSHOTS (WEAR A BLACK TSHIRT)
FRIDAY 10/11: TECH BEGINS FOR GREATEST GENERATION
WEDNESDAY 10/16: GG GOLD CARD SHOW @ 5 PM
THURSDAY 10/17: GG OPENING NIGHT @ 7PM
SATURDAY 10/19: GG 2ND SHOW @ 7 PM
SUNDAY 10/21: GG 3RD SHOW @ 2PM & STRIKE
MONDAY 10/22: THESPIAN CONFERENCE FORMS ARE DUE!
Don't wait until the deadline-the field trip form may take time for your teachers to fill out. If they are not in by this date-you cannot attend!
Drop off forms in the Harlequin Drop Box or sent clean scanned copies to cpiechotta@cbsd.org
Thespian conference info and forms:
Important Links
Tickets are on sale for THE GREATEST GENERATION
Thespian conference info and forms:
International Thespian Honor Society
GG Volunteer link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAAA92AA31-51811240-greatest#/
GG tech week/cast dinner help link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B48AAA62DA2FF2-51805170-greatest
Rehearsal Schedule
Run and Through and TECH rehearsals are MANDATORY for cast and crew of The Greatest Generation (unless you have already cleared a conflict with Mrs. P)
MONDAY OCTOBER 7, 2024
OFF
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2024 2:30-6:00 PM
BADGER: Full Cast Run Through
Auditorium
TUESDAY OCTOBER 8, 2024 2:30-3:30 PM
GG SINGERS: Dream and Shoo Shoo ONLY
Choir Room
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2024 2:30-8 PM (dinner provided)
HAPPY JOURNEY: Full cast run through (Karinna won't be needed until 5 pm)
Extended rehearsal as discussed w/ cast (Mrs. P will provide dinner)
Auditorium
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2024 2:30-5:30 PM
ALICE BY HEART: Music Rehearsal (select cast members)
Soloists only for following songs: "Shell of Grief" "Chillin" "Isn't it a Trial" + all songs w/Alice & Alfred + Cheshire Cat
Choir Room
Kailyn will be excused from Alice rehearsal for HAPPY rehearsal
THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 2024 2:30-5:30 PM
GG MUSICAL SECTIONS: All Dancers and Singers
Main Gym (auditorium in use)
FRIDAY OCTOBER 11, 2024
GG CAST: One Acts, Singers & Dancers -FIRST RUN THROUGH W/ MICS. (2:30-5:30 PM)
GG CREW: All crew 2:30-5:30 pm (to watch) TECH: Lights/Sound/Projections: 6-11 PM
SATURDAY OCTOBER 12, 2024
GG CREW: 9 AM-9 PM
GG CAST: One Acts, Singers & Dancers 1-9 PM
Tech: 9-12/12:30 pm- break for lunch until 1 pm (CREW ONLY)
Cue to Cue 1-4 pm (CAST AND CREW)
Dinner (provided IN LOBBY)
Tech Run w/ mics: 6-9 pm (CAST AND CREW)
SUNDAY OCTOBER 13, 2024
GG CREW: 9 AM-9 PM
GG CAST: One Acts, Singers & Dancers 1-9 PM
Tech Run w/ mics: 1-4 pm
Dinner (packed dinner/door dash)
1st Dress Rehearsal: 6-9 pm (hair, makeup & costumes)
MONDAY OCTOBER 14, 2024
OFF
TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 2024 2:30-6 PM
GG CREW and FULL CAST
2nd Dress Rehearsal (costumes but no hair & makeup)
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2024 2:30-8:00 PM
GG CREW and FULL CAST
Pack a light dinner/we will have snacks
GOLD CARD PERFORMANCE @ 5 pm (hair, makeup & costumes by 4 pm for pre-show pics)
THURSDAY OCTOBER 17, 2024 *2:30-9 PM
*Early call only if need to fine tune anything. Regular call is 5 pm
THE GREATEST GENERATION: OPENING NIGHT
FRIDAY OCTOBER 18, 2024 2:30-5:00 PM
NO GREATEST GENERATION SHOW -due to football game and parking!
ALICE BY HEART CHOREO-FULL CAST
Auditorium
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2024 (during the day)
ALICE BY HEART REHEARSAL: Time TBD
Auditorium
SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2024 4:30-9:30 PM
THE GREATEST GENERATION: 2ND SHOW
CAST DINNER @ 4:30 PM -CAFETERIA
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2024 12-7 PM
THE GREATEST GENERATION: 2ND SHOW
STRIKE
Student Officers Contact Info
CO PRESIDENTS: Brian File & Lila Trout (seniors)
SECRETARY: Alyssa Cooke (senior)
CO VICE-PRESIDENTS: Alex Storck (senior) Julia Kingsbury (junior)
Kingsbury.J089@student.cbsd.org
TREASURER: Carey Bigley(senior)
ART LEAD: Kailyn Angelitis (senior)
Angelitis.K007@student.cbsd.org
THESPIAN OFFICER: Caitlin Brace (senior)
MARKETING TEAM: Karinna Fechtmann (senior) Mia Kelly (junior) Willow Gommel (junior) Regan Gnutti (junior)
Fechtmann.K088@student.cbsd.org,
TECH LIASON: Melissa Beadling
Parent Info
The full PowerPoint presentation for the first company meeting will be sent out by Mrs. Piechotta.
Here are the highlights:
COMMUNICATION/GENERAL INFORMATION: THREE WAYS TO GET INFO
- Harlequin Club page -General information
CB WEST HOMEPAGE > ACTIVITIES > HARLEQUIN CLUB
Club information, auditions/casting, show information, rehearsal calendar, honor society info, archives and forms/links
- Weekly Newsletter (will be sent to all students/parents via email) by our Harlequin Secretary Alyssa Cooke
It will include:
-Important upcoming dates and pressing reminders w/ links
-Updated two-week projected rehearsal schedule w/ specific call (ie: which cast members are needed)
- Email Creative Team Members, Student Officers and Parent Leaders directly (SEE CONTACT INFO ABOVE/BELOW)
PARENT LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING
It takes many people with various talents and skills to effectively run the Harlequin Club. Parent involvement is not only encouraged but is the backbone of the success of this club. Please consider joining an existing parent leader as part of their team or if you are able to take on a larger role consider one of our leadership vacancies. These are very important roles that need to be filled!
PARENT LEADER VACANCIES: please contact Claudine Piechotta cpiechotta@cbsd.org if you can help.
- TICKET LEAD –oversees ticket website/needs a team of volunteers for ticket sales
- LOBBY DECORATOR (3 MAIN STAGE SHOWS) – works w/Art Lead Officer & House Manager
- SET BUILD ASSISTANT (assists Al directly) -Thank you LT (signed up at meeting) - need one or two more adults
- COSTUME COORDINATOR (assists Sharon directly)
- FESTIVAL COORDINATOR (Bucks County Playhouse/Philadelphia Independence Awards) one day events
- VIDEOGRAPHER (someone w/photography experience/may hire someone if needed)
- SUMMER MEET AND GREET PARTY (2025/2026 school year) hosts a summer party right before school (August 2025)
JOIN A TEAM: Contact these parent leaders to get involved
Leadership roles which are currently held by parents of seniors will need to be a replaced next year, so please consider joining one of these parents to "learn the ropes" as these are most urgent.
- PLAYBILL ADS: Carol Cooke carolcooke40@gmail.com (SENIOR PARENT)
- CONCESSIONS: Gina Bigley gbigley@comcast.net (SENIOR PARENT)
- CONCESSIONS: Dalene Olson dalene@theolsons.net
- HOUSE MANAGER: Kari File kfile25@gmail.com (SENIOR PARENT)
- FUNDRAISING: Stacy Kingsbury stacykingsbury@gmail.com
- BROADWAY CARES: Samantha McCarty squigley1@mac.com
- CAST DINNER: Lindsay Granson lindsayraeg@hotmail.com
- TECH WEEKEND MEALS: Laura Mitchell cmitchellc@icloud.com (SENIOR PARENT)
- BROADWAY TRIP: Maureen Sanchez maureensanchez@gmail.com
- CHAPERONES/BANQUET HELP/SANDWICH BOARDS/SIGN UP GENIUS/PERIOD CONSULTANT: Debbie Brace Thank you Debbie (signed up at meeting), Sarah Moos, Sam McCarty, Christine Woomer, Todd McCarty, Gina Dorazio, Alexa Angelitis, Lynne Storck, Melissa Foley, Aryana Hendrawan, Jamie Ivers
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN HONOR SOCIETY
https://www.cbsd.org/Page/63802
-Invitations are sent out to eligible crew & performers in the spring (must have 100 hours of theatre work-typically two shows)
-New and existing members submit a point sheet ITS points sheet
-New members are inducted at the End of Year Banquet
-Existing members, new officers and seniors are honored with advancements, awards, letters and honor cords (seniors)
PARENT CONTACT:
Troupe Leader: Claudine Piechotta. cpiechotta@cbsd.org
Assistant Troupe Leader: Carol Cooke carolcooke40@gmail.com
STUDENT CONTACT:
Student Thespian Officer: Caitlin Brace brace.c075@student.cbsd.org
PA THESPIAN TRIP INFORMATION AND DEADLINES:
PENNSYLVANIA THESPIAN CONFERENCE @ WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY-JANUARY 2, 3, 4
CBSD FIELD TRIP FORM and HEALTH/CONSENT FORM due no later than 10/22 - drop in Harlequin Box or give to Carey Bigley
-3 DAY/2 NIGHT TRIP (chaperones please contact Claudine Piechotta at cpiechotta@cbsd.org
-HARLEQUIN CLUB INVITED TO PERFORM A ONE ACT PLAY
-WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES
-Fundraiser on 9/5 will hopefully cover the cost of the entire trip for all students/chaperones
(Questions about the fundraiser: Contact Stacy Kingsbury (stacykingsbury@gmail.com) or Gina Bigley (gbigley@comcast.net)
ADDITIONAL CREATIVE TEAM CONTACT INFO FOR SHOW RELATED QUESTIONS/CONCERNS:
- DIRECTOR/PRODUCER: Claudine Piechotta (cpiechotta@cbsd.org)
- TREASURER/COSTUME DESIGNER: Sharon Rill-Soester (sharon.rill@comcast.net)
- CHOREOGRAPHER/DANCE: Kate Work (kwork2023@gmail.com)
- MUSIC DIRECTOR (ABH): Adam Bergstresser (abergstresser@doylestownlutheran.org)
- MUSIC DIRECTOR (GG): Patrick Meeks (pmeeks912@gmail.com)
- MUSIC DIRECTOR (CINDERELLA) Abby Marchione (amarchione@cbsd.org)
- SET DESIGN & BUILD/PROJECTIONS: Al Piechotta (apiechotta@snpthera.com)
- LIGHTS & SOUND: Joe Schiwall (jschiwall@cbsd.org)
- DRAMA ASSISTANT: Mikayla Piechotta (mikaylap514@gmail.com)
STUDENT CREATIVE/TECH LEADERS
ART LEAD: Kailyn Angelitis
STAGE MANAGER: Melissa Beadling
STUDENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (FALL): Erik Morehouse
Save The Date
LOOKING AHEAD -MARK YOUR CALENDARS - we will be performing!!!!
(this will likely be an extended overnight field trip) - we will need 4 chaperones in addition to Mrs. P.
INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN CONFERENCE 2025-WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
Thursday-Saturday January 2nd-4th, 2025
Main Stage shows - Columbia, Dallastown, Kennard Dale, PALCS Center for Performing and Fine Arts & Penn Manor
One Act shows - Central Bucks West, Chartiers Valley, Dubois, Neshaminy, Peters Township, Springfield Township HS, Springfield Township MS, Twin Valley, Upper Dublin & Wyoming
THESFEST 24-25 tentative schedule, deadlines, info and rates are posted on the website - https://www.pathespians.org/pa-thesfest.html