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Good News & Props

11/13/2020

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After spending some time with the documents and conferring with Ms. Avery and Central Services, I am thrilled to share that our requirements have not changed based on last week's Phase 3 extension.  So, A Christmas Story will proceed using the same protocols used for Little Shop of Horrors.    

Tickets for all performances are now on sale online. 

I am also looking for some larger props and set items for this particular show.  Since you never know what people have in storage, I thought I would put it out there and see anyone has a lead.  There will definitely be more coming, but for now, these are the big ones.   Please let me know if you are able to help with any of these items.  

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Short Counter - Preferably open on top 
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Plastic Slide - 3-4 ft.
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A few artificial Christmas trees - various sizes
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Small Desk
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Kitchen Sink -
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Santa Suit
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Old Hubcap - Bonus Points for Oldsmobile
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Cowboy Chaps
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BB Gun
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Fire Surround
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Small writing desk
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Sled with runners
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Input Needed.....

11/10/2020

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Good Evening Parents!
The update today regarding COVID-19 regulations has necessitated some changes to our upcoming production of A Christmas Story.  Our audiences for this performance will be limited to 10.  We can certainly look at adding some performances to allow more individuals to see the show, but the primary issue is financial.  This is where I would like to get some input from you.  Each performance, regardless of the number in attendance costs us $110.  Obviously, 10 audience members purchasing a $10 ticket won't even allow us to break even.  I am never a fan of raising ticket prices, but I am not sure what else I can do in this situation.  At this time, I am looking at increasing ticket prices to $15.  Assuming we can fill all 10 seats at each performance, this would allow us to cover the royalties for 8 shows and give us about $300 to go toward production expenses (paint, costumes, props, etc.)  

Is the acceptable?  Will we be able to fill the seats?  Is there a better alternative?  Please share your thoughts with me!  You can respond to the text message you received, comment on this post, or email me at gregory.franklin@lcsnc.org.

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!
​Mr. .F
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Little Shop Blood Drive

10/16/2020

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Good Morning Everyone!
As you likely know, there is a very high need for blood donations right now.  The Little Shop cast is hosting a Red Cross Bloodmobile on Friday, October 30 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 pm.  

With our current restrictions, we were unable to utilize indoor facilities, and social distancing limits the total number of units they are able to collect on the bus.  So, we are trying our best to make sure they have a full schedule of folks to donate while they are here.  

If you are interested in donating, and the timing work for you, please visit the link below to sign up.  If you have questions, please let me know. 
Click here to make an appointment

​Also, feel free to share this information with any friends or family who would be interested.  

Thanks so much!
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Little Shop Update

10/16/2020

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Hello Little Shop Parents,

I have been trying to send an update for days and have struggled to make it happen.  I apologize that this information has not been sent before now.  It is so hard to believe that we open Little Shop next week!  There is some information I would like to share as well as some requests for help over the next three weeks.
  1. Tickets are now on sale.  For now, each performance is only allowed 25 audience members.  If that changes with the next Executive Order, we will adjust our capacity accordingly.  Currently opening night is the only show that is sold out.  You may purchase tickets on our website or you may send it with you child and I can send the tickets with them or through email.  If you have questions about tickets or performances, please let me know.
  2. Because our audience potential is so small, it is very important that we sell out all of the shows just to be able to cover the cost of the script rental and royalties.  Please help us spread the word as much as possible.  I have attached a flyer and we are posting daily on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  I would love to be able to add an encore performance because all of our scheduled shows sold out. Maybe that can happen?
  3. All audience members will be required to complete COVID-19 attestation and temperature checks prior to entering the theater.  All audience members, as well as the cast and crew, must wear masks for the duration of their time in the building.
  4. For a few reasons, I am not comfortable asking students to handle the COVID attestation and temperature checks on audience members.  This is the first area in which I am seeking parent support.  Screenings will begin 30 minutes prior to showtime.
  5. Currently students are not allowed to do face-to-face “fundraising,” which means they are not able to man the concessions at intermission as they normally would.  This is another area where I am asking for help from parents.  With only 25 in the audience, concessions will be fairly minimal, but it is important that we try to make some money from concessions to help cover the show’s cost.
  6. Rehearsals next week are longer than normal.  My final request for support is to assist with meals for next Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, as well as the following Thursday and Friday.


If you are willing to help with one or more of these items, please sign up HERE.


Thank you for continuing to support your child’s interest in theatre! 
​This show has been a lot of fun even though it is taking place in an unbelievably crazy time.
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