* Officers:
Abby Feuer (President)
Nolan Sherburne (Vice President)
Maggie Barringer (State Thespian Officer)
Elizabeth Avery (Community Outreach)
Meghan Roeser (Community Building)
Meghan Horan (Historian)
Mrs. Carlson (Advisor)

* Join the Remind! Text @loftpac to 81010

* LoftPAC stands for Loft Performing Arts Community and we have meetings the first Friday of every month

* Season at a glance:
Musical: Les Misérables with Director Kajsa Jones (Nov 9-11 and 16-18)
Winter One Act: She Kills Monsters with Director Leah Jensen (District Festival @ WHS Friday Jan 18)
Play in a Day! Hopefully 2 this year! The directors are you:)
Spring Play: Wendy & Peter Pan with Director Mrs Carlson (May 2-5 with middle school matinee and night performance on the 2nd)

* Register for the musical in the activities office by NEXT FRIDAY SEPT 14! Register on Feepay, and if you do not have an account you can create one. Register for LoftPAC as well:) It’s free, but good to get numbers. ALSO, go to set construction! You need a minimum of 10 hours just for the musical…we will be checking! Monday- Thursday is 6pm-9pm and Saturday is 9am-3pm

* Visit https://store.theloftstage.org/ for 10th anniversary tshirts and Les Mis tshirts ($10 each)

We also have jackets, beanies, blankets, and make up kits

* Stage to screen movie night is Friday Sept 14 @7pm in the Loft!! We will be watching The Last Five Years, so wear pajamas! Snacks will be provided, but remember to clean up after yourself 🙂

* Dramatist Book Club just received its newest shipment! Script checkout and library will be in the theater office soon, talk to Mrs. Carlson for details

* ValleyScare is hopefully happening this year, so talk to Nolan or Meghan R if you would be interested in going!!!

* Stage Combat workshop will be in October! A friend of Mrs. Gullick will be helping us perfect our stage combat (some relating to Les Mis and some just in general) All 3 shows this season have stage combat! Don’t miss this great opportunity!

* Shows to see:
Once Upon a Mattress @ WHS this fall
Little Shop of Horrors @ PHS in the spring
Dear Evan Hansen June of 2019
Play that Goes Wrong @ the Orpheum May 7-12 ?

* Scholars of Distinction definition:
“This awards program recognizes excellence in Minnesota’s top theater students. Students who have demonstrated academic excellence as well as theatrical expertise may earn the honor in either their junior or senior year of high school.”

Many categories: Directing, Acting (straight or musical), Lighting, Writing, Sound, Scenic Design, Hybrid (Comprehensive)

Due dates last year:
Portfolio Submission February 23, 2018
Artistic Showcases April 23 & 28, 2018
Awards Ceremony May 12, 2018
Application due December 16 2017

Talk to Mrs. Carlson if interested!

* New York Trip: summer of 2019, cost and registration TBD. More info coming:)

* Thespian points can be logged on our website under LoftPAC and then under Thespian Point System on the right side of the screen. Rack up points for Thespian Society Ranks and lettering! If you have questions talk to Mrs. Carlson or an officer. PS: it is better to log points as you do things vs waiting and forgetting everything!

Tech Crew Presentation

Please complete the following tech interest form so that we know what you are interested in doing once we start assigning crew roles. Please note that only performance crew positions are assigned and production crews are open to anyone who has registered and would like to join.

Tech Crew Interest Form

The Loft Stage is seeking energetic performers ages 4th-8th grade. We are looking to cast Young Cosette (F), Young Eponine (F), and Gavroche (M). Please prepare a song from the show, either “Castle on a Cloud” (female) or “Little People” (male). Sheet music is attached and accompaniment will be provided. Auditions will take place in the East Ridge High School Choir Room.

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Thank you to everyone who auditioned for “Les Miserables.” We were so impressed with what you showed us and are incredibly proud of the work you did. We had a higher number of students audition this year than we have the past 4 years! If you were not cast, please continue to audition in the future and consider joining tech. The first technical crew meeting is Friday, September 7th at 3:45 in the choir room. The first rehearsal will be Thursday, August 30 in the Black Box.

Valjean – Ethan Williams
Fantine – Kat Grannis
Javert – Alex Bretoi
Marius – Jack Johnson
Cosette – Abby Feuer
Thenardier – McCrossen Schiller
Madam Thenardier – Elizabeth Avery
Enjolras – Carter Bannwarth
Eponine – Baylee Stevenson

Ensemble

Adam Garrity
Adam Ryerse
Alex Doran
Alexa Sandberg
Allison Benjamin
Anya Lu
Anya Steffel
Arsema Belai
Bella Massa
Benjamin Sayers
Cam Stevens
Cassie Gleason
Derek Dols
Emily Johnson
Emma Lilly
Emma Pfeifer
Erik Haering
Erik Rasmussen
Franklin Rapp
Gabby Franus
Iris Youngdahl
Janie Mooreland
Jason Chang
Jonas Hallstrom
Kate Christensen
Lauren Mallak
Lauren Nelson
Lindsey Seif
Luke Pfluger
Maggie Barringer
Maren VanDeest
Maria Grismer
Megan Macone-Handy
Meghan Horan
Meghan Roeser
Miracle Etuakwu
Natalie Engh
Reed Williams
Sammy Trevis
Savannah John
Sydney Baxter
Sydney Bramel
Sydney Richmond
Valentina Arias Garcia
Victoria Pommalath

***Supporting roles are still to be named from the ensemble

Thank you to all of the amazing talent who auditioned for Les Mis and please remember to check the final cast list again tomorrow, we will be casting people who were not called back. The first cast meeting will be this Thursday at 3:30pm in the black box. If you are interested in helping the production in another way, please attend the tech meeting on Friday, September 7th at 3:45 in the choir room.

Abby Feuer
Adam Garrity
Adam Ryerse
Alexa Sandberg
Alex Bretoi
Allison Benjamin
Baylee Stevenson
Cam Stevens
Carter Bannwarth
Derek Dols
Elizabeth Avery
Emma Pfeifer
Erik Haering
Ethan Williams
Franklin Rapp
Gabby Franus
Jack Johnson
Jonas Hallstrom
Kat Grannis
Lauren Nelson
Luke Pfluger
McCrossen Schiller
Sammy Trevis
Victoria Pommalath

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