Join the Lofties once again for Scare School at Valley Scare. Have the opportunity to learn the “art of scare” as the entertainment department takes you behind the scenes of their Halloween Haunt. After a couple of hours of learning the magic behind the mayhem, you will be released into the park for a great evening of Halloween fun. Complete the permission slip and bring a check made out to the Loft Stage to Ms. Hestwood by September 17th! No late entries can be accepted!

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Registration

Those who are going to participate in the fall musical need to complete their registration by Friday, September 18th. We encourage everyone to fill out their registration early.
Fall Musical Registration (cast, crew and orchestra)

Audition Information

Students should complete the following steps before auditions:

• Fill out the audition information and conflict calendar BEFORE auditions.
• Sign up on the same link for a vocal/acting audition during one of the following times:
  • Monday, September 14 at 3:15 pm
  • Wednesday, September 16 at 4:15 pm
• Students can prepare a vocal audition piece of their choosing or sing a song from the show that the vocal director will select and teach to the whole group. Audition pieces should have an MP3 or CD accompaniment as there will be no accompanist present for auditions and should consist of at least 32 bars. Students can sing anything from their repertoire but a pop song is not recommended. Students are encouraged to sing the staff-selected piece if they have not prepared a song in advance (don’t throw it together last minute).
• Audition cuttings, including the vocal piece can be found below!
• Students will also sign up for a dance audition during one of the following times:
  • Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm
  • Wednesday, September 16 at 3:15pm

Technical Information

Students interested in participating on the tech crew for Fiddler on the Roof should complete the online technical information form. The first tech meeting is on Friday, September 18th after school in the choir room. If you are unable to make the tech meeting, please make sure you fill out the technical information form after reviewing the tech meeting presentation, which will be posted online immediately following the tech meeting.

Pit Orchestra Information

Students interested in participating in the pit orchestra for Fiddler on the Roof should complete the pit orchestra information form, which can be downloaded below. After reviewing the schedule and confirming your availability for all rehearsals and performances, please return the pit orchestra information form to the ERHS Band Office on or before the first audition day on September 21st.

Order a Make-Up Kit

Make-Up kits are available for purchase for those that don’t already have one. All cast members should have their own make-up kit matched to their skin tone. If you don’t know what kit color you need, please see Ms. Verschaetse for assistance.
Order a Make-Up Kit

Download Files

Fiddler Scene Cuttings
Fiddler Vocal Cutting
Fiddler Dance Audition
Facebook Cover Photo
Pit Orchestra Information Form

Loftie students, parents and alumni will join together to help build Madison’s Place, a fully accessible playground right here in Woodbury. If you are interested in joining the team that will work for Habitat for Humanity on September 19th, please click the following link and join us! LOFTIE TEAM

More information on this project:

Build an Accessible Playground

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Help Build Community in Woodbury!

The City of Woodbury,The Madison Claire Foundation, and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity are partnering to build a fully accesible playground in Woodbury.  We need volunteers to help build this playground!

The Madison Claire Foundation has partnered with business and community leaders to buildMadison’s Place, the Twin Cities’ East Metro’s first completely handicapped accessible, “inclusive playground” where children with and without disabilities can play together side by side to foster friendships, understanding, and acceptance.  Madison’s Place will be a destination park that was the vision of the foundation.

• Volunteers will be working under the direction of Flagship Recreation to build the playground.
• Snacks, water, safety equipment, and tools will be provided.
• Please wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting torn or stained. Sturdy, closed heel/toe shoes are required.

Youth Guidelines:

• Youth ages 14 and up are invited to build with us.
• All youth under 18 must be supervised by an adult who is at least 21 years of age.
• There must be one adult supervisor per four youth out onsite.

THIS SUMMER, LOFTIES PAST AND PRESENT unleashed their ERHS-honed theater prowess on local productions, including WCT’s Les Miserables and Tartan’s Addams Family.  From student directing to house managing, from set designing to scene stealing, Loft Stage students and alums sure know how to bring down the house.  Way to represent, Lofties!  Check out the familiar faces below (Les Mis cast members Ben Gotz, Mark May, Tony May and Garrett Hildebrandt; Grace Ramey surrounded by Loftie pals after an Addams Family show; Joe Johnson gets creative for WCT; Pari Cariaga gets some love after Les Mis; Katherine Spicuzza prepares to bite it onstage–again; Josh Hoehne and Alex Berger, behind-the-scenes wizards for Les Mis)