Thank you so much to all of the talented actors and actresses who came out for the show! You made my decision a difficult one. Unfortunately, small casts leave the majority of those who auditioned disappointed but please don’t stop auditioning! Several components went into casting including type, chemistry, ability to play both humor and drama, as well as fit for the role. Congratulations to:

If you are still interested in being a part of the production (ie. technical crew) please attend the tech info meeting. Specifics about the meeting will be in the announcements – stay tuned.

Rehearsal will begin MONDAY after school. Please bring a notepad and pencil and meet in Mrs. Carlson’s room (1029 – lower green pod). See you then!

Audiences agree, White Christmas is a must see! Don’t miss your chance to see this holiday classic on The Loft Stage. Purchase your tickets online at www.theloftstage.org or through the box office.

• Vacuum sealed home baked treats
• Jerky
• Gatorade/PowerAde drink mix packets
• Ground coffee/ Starbucks, Caribou
• Protein bars
• Instant soups
• Gum
• Nuts
• Puzzle books
• Oatmeal packets
• Trail mix
• Chex mix
• Car magazines
• Hunting/sports magazines
• Lotion
• New movies
• Homemade Christmas cards the service folks can use to send to their loved ones back home

From President Pari Cariaga:

It’s hard to imagine that after months of preparation the end is almost here for White Christmas.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff members who have put in countless hours in order to make this show a success.  But I particularly want to thank all of the parents for your continual love and support (particularly in the form of food) throughout the entire process.

So what is next at the Loft Stage?  Since the last newsletter Mrs. Carlson (new mama and one-act director) has finally announced what her show is going to be!  The play is called The Big Meal and it tells the story of a couple throughout some key moments of their relationship.  One-Act offers students a unique opportunity in that they perform not only out of love of putting on a show, but also for a little friendly competition.  The Big Meal will perform at the district One-Act festival and compete at sub-sections.  After sub-sections the play has the possibility of moving on to sections.  Last year was the first time East Ridge’s One-Act moved on to sections where it finished third.  I highly recommend that all students find a way to get involved with The Big Meal in order to make it the best it can be!