Hello wonderful captains!
Thank you so much for everything you have done so far with the temple celebration! As we get closer to May 30th, Life is going to get crazier, but I am also noticing that I am feeling an excitement in the air for how incredible this is going to be. I hope you can all feel that also. I know that our youth are going to have an unforgettable experience. I have some date changes and news for you, so please pass this information along to your youth!First, If you have not turned in the image release form yet, please do so on Weds. Make sure that you are also on there so that you can get a cast pass! Second: for the choir, here is information directly from an email I got from Merrilee Webb:
Auditions for the Finale solos "Come to the Mountain of the Lord" will be held on Saturday, May 2 from 9-11 am. Have your youth who are interested in auditioning call Jen Powell at 801-699-9129 between the hours of 5pm and 9pm to set up a time.
Auditions will be held at the LDS chapel located at 1495 W. Tamarack Road in Taylorsville. From I15 take the 45th South exit, head west to 1175 West. Turn right (north) on 1175 West. Make an immediate left onto Tamarack Road. The church will be on the left after the Lutheran church. Please make sure your youth come with the pdf file emailed to captains filled out. They must also attach a picture to the information sheet. All auditions must be scheduled. We won't be accepting any "walk ups" that day.
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:
Will the leaders be singing with the choir during the performance?
No. Only the youth will be performing as the choir and dancers.
What kind of black shoes can the girls wear?
Because they will be walking as they sing, we want them to be wearing shoes that have a heel so they won't fall off as they walk.
Do the girls need to wear pantyhose? What color?
Yes, off black.
What are my responsibilities as a leader during the May 16th rehearsal?
We will need you to make sure the kids are where they're supposed to be as well as take care of any needs that arise.
What about makeup?
Because the choir won't be under heavy lighting, for make-up purposes, have the girls wear a little darker make-up than usual. The boys won't need any stage make-up.
( I will have copies of the pdf they need on Weds)
Third: Dates have been given for dress rehearsals. The biggest change is that next week there is an Adult orientation and safety walkthrough for ALL adults. That is the SEC, directors, captains, and youth leaders. In other words, if you are receiving this email, you NEED to be there! It is Tuesday, April 28th from 6-10 p.m. Because of that, obviously we cannot have our youth practice on that night. The Stevens are checking on if they can reschedule the stake center for Weds, the 29th and I will let you know as soon as we hear anything!
Dress rehearsal dates are as follows:
April 28th Adults at Conference center 6-10
May 9th 6-8 p.m. dance only
May 16th 1:30-4:30 Choir only
May 21st dance only 4-10 p.m. (big one...we will have more info soon on dinner needs)
May 28th FULL CAST dress rehearsal 5-10p.m.
May 30 performance 7pm (we don't have a check in time yet, plan on EARLY)
We are fully aware that some of these are long rehearsals and some are midweek. Please be positive as you pass this information along to the youth and their parents. We are all going to be sacrificing time, and other obligations as we prepare for the celebration. A great attitude goes a long way!!!!!
Thank you for your patience with the changes. I will continue to get information to you as soon as I get it. We are looking forward to practice this Weds again with Cobble Creek. Thank you for helping the directors with keeping order and teaching the youth. This would not be happening without you! See you all on Weds!
Kim Foster
