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Shrek Update - 2/18/21

2/18/2021

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Good Evening Shrek Families, 

I wanted to take a quick minute to catch you up on a few production related items.  
  • One of the biggest issues I am currently battling is our 2021 sponsorship and advertisement drive.  I have contacted our supporters from last year, but have received very little response.  Normally, this process is more successful because the students are able to visit businesses in our area and make a connection with them.  Current COVID board policy does not allow me to send students out, which leaves us needing some extra help.  Please consider helping out by reaching out to businesses and organizations that might be willing to come on board as a sponsor or advertiser for 2021.  All the information for sponsorships and ads can be found on the website under SPONSORS.  If you are willing to help out, please let me know so I can keep track of what businesses have been contacted.  This is a MAJOR need, and I would be extremely grateful for any and all help!
  • Currently, Shrek will be performed for eight in-person performances.  As it stands, these performances will be limited to 30 audience members per show.  This will work the same as it did in the fall for Little Shop of Horrors with socially distant seating, masks for audience members and performers, and wellness checks prior to entering the Black Box Theater.  All tickets will be $10 and will go on sale March 1.  
  • Additionally, we will have two streaming performances of Shrek on April 2 and 3.  I will be polling some individuals over the next couple of weeks to decide on what streaming time would work best on these dates.  As part of the poll, I will also be gathering information to determine our streaming prices.  Pricing will be graduated depending on viewing party size.  There will be a single viewer, couple, family, and group tickets.  Information on streaming performances will be released on March 1 when in-person tickets go on sale. 
  • We have sold about 20 of the 100 seats in our Sponsor-A-Seat campaign.  If you have friends or family members that have already participated, please let them know they will receive a special link to purchase tickets early, beginning on Monday, February 22.  
  • ​Some important dates to note: 
    • Tech week is Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12.  Rehearsals during this week will be daily from 3:30 pm until 8 pm for ALL cast and crew members.
    • ​We will have our Cue-To-Cue rehearsal on Saturday March 13 from 10 am to 5 pm.  This rehearsal is for ALL cast and crew.
    • Dress rehearsals will take place on Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16.  These rehearsals will end at 8 pm. 
    • 7 pm performances will take place on March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27.
    • 2 pm performances will take place on March 21 and 28.  
    • Streaming performances will be available on April 2 and 3.
    • Strike will take place on Monday, March 29 beginning at 3:30 pm.  I anticipate this being complete by 6 pm.  All cast and crew members are expected to attend for the ENTIRE time.  
  • Traditionally, parents have helped us feed the cast during tech week and production week.  I will be sending out a formal sign-up for those days the first week in March, but wanted to go ahead and mention it so that it is on your radar. 
  • ​I am looking for several items for the show in hopes that we can borrow them rather than having to purchase.  If you have any of the following items, or are able to find them, and would be willing to let us borrow them for the show, please let me know as soon as possible!
    • ​Inflatable deer
    • 8-10 small pieces of firewood
    • Tap shoes (sizes 6 / 6.5 / 7 / 7.5 / 8)
    • Costume beards (looking for 4ish)
  • ​SHOW SHIRTS: I will be placing the order for Shrek show shirts on Monday.  I will take care of getting all the cast and crew members' shirts, however, if you have friends and family that would like a shirt, please let me know.  By pre-ordering, you can make sure you get the size of your choice.  Sizes are available from youth small (6-8) to XXXL.  Shirts are $10.  Add $1 for XXL, and $2 for XXL.  We will have extra shirts available during the run of the show, but sizes will be limited.  ​
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Thank you for your continued support of the performing arts programs at East Lincoln!  If you have questions about any of the information included in this update, please feel free to call or email Mr. Franklin at gregory.franklin@lcsnc.org or (704) 736-1017, extension 25302. 
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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 -
​number of sections doesn't matter.
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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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