Charlie and the Chocolate Factory May 2008

We've got more pictures

2008-05-09T11:47:00.000-07:00

These photos were taken by Mr. Kubica at Thursday May 8th's evening performance. See Mr. Kubica if you'd like a copy of the picture--he'll get you one with more pixels.

We've got more short videos!!

2008-05-09T11:26:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of short videos captured by Mr. Kubica at May 8th's evening performance. Thanks Mr. Kubica.

Welcome, Welcome

2008-05-07T12:53:00.000-07:00

Have you seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at St. Joseph's High School? Are you here to find out more? Well, you are in for a treat. You can view production photos here, in the old blogs, and by going to this site:

Also, you can hear (and download) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory music from this site:

Finally, if you are looking for program information, follow this link.

Can you paint? Send your show comments/bio

2008-05-01T09:48:00.000-07:00

Help Wanted!
We're painting set and props this Saturday, May 3, starting at 10 am.
Any time you can give to the production is needed and appreciated. If you can't make 10 am, come at 11, 12, 1, or 2 and someone will be there to let you in.
Company members who have not been photographed in costume need to bring costumes to Sunday's tech.
Sunday's tech is at 12:30 pm

Change in email address

Would all company members send their show comments/bios to
daniel.p.coo@gmail.com

(there is something wrong with the email address you were given previously)

Your pictures and write ups will go up on the display boards for the evening performances.
Thanks. We're almost there.

Andrew says "Like a blueberry"

2008-04-27T17:53:00.000-07:00

This link gives you a short clip of Andrew saying "like a blueberry." I tell you, this is the reason they invented technology, to capture moments like this.

Photos for Promotion

2008-04-27T06:05:00.000-07:00

Here are the production photos that have been taken of actors in costume. Would you please look at these and let me know if there are do not want used. These photos may end up in promotional material, on a display, and/or in the program.Note the number of pictures you would like removed, and email dancoo@smcdsb.on.ca with subject line Charlie Production Photos

More photos

2008-04-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

more photos

Actors in rehearsal

2008-04-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from our run through rehearsal on Wed April 16. Thanks to Maggie who took most of these (except the ones she's in!)

Oompa Loompas in the Studio

2008-04-16T08:21:00.000-07:00

Oompa Loompas had their first recording session and here are some photos of the big event. Thanks to sound engineer Dave Angus who has donated his time and talent to this project all for a measly program thank you.

See you Sunday, then everyday after . . .

2008-04-11T14:04:00.000-07:00

Rehearsals will continue as originally scheduled:
(people attending the funeral home visitation on Sunday April 13
and/or the funeral on Monday April 14 will of course make their own arrangements.

Script is finalized.

2008-04-09T14:25:00.000-07:00

Just is time for everyone to be off book, here is the final script. It may help if you are uncertain about some of your lines.

Augustus And Mike TV music for OP's

2008-04-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

Oompaa Loompas already have a rehearsal disc, but they are missing Mike TV.
this link takes you to a location where you can download the Augustus Gloop and Mike Teavee songs. They are largish files in wav format, and should play on just about any computer.

Optional Rehearsal- Moved to Tuesday

2008-03-03T05:06:00.000-08:00

Well, the month of March is off to an interesting start. We had an optional rehearsal added for Monday March 3, but seeing as the buses have been cancelled, we'll just bump that to Tuesday. This is just to run lines.
The deadline for being off book is March 19. Off book means exactly that--no scripts, no peaking, no cue cards, just total memorization.

A Cry is Heard from Backstage -- HELP!!!!!

2008-02-20T16:52:00.000-08:00

We're trying to assemble all those good folks who said they'd help with costumes and props and sets and so on. This week didn't go well. So we are trying again, next Tuesday (Feb 26)There are specific tasks these people can get started on. So, if you are a Charlie supporter, or someone who wants to help, come on out.
ACTORS--are you studying your lines? Everyone will be off book soon,

Rehearsal Cancelled due to weather-AGAIN!!

2008-02-07T07:30:00.000-08:00

Oompaa Loompaas should stay home on Feb 7. Maybe eat some cacao beans or something. Not only were buses cancelled this day, but the school was officially closed. (I don't know what that means, but it's official) See you next week, on Saint Valentine's Day.

Final Rehearsal before Exams

2008-01-15T10:33:00.000-08:00

As you may know, we have to suspend rehearsals before and during exams. That's so that all Oompa-Loompa's can study their little hearts out and get amazing marks.
Wednesday Jan 16 is the last rehearsal for all speaking roles.
Please let me (Mr. Coo) or Nicole Kane know, in person, if and why you can't attend this rehearsal. We will make cast changes for roles that have been left open.
We've pretty much finalized the script, so once your exams are over, you can go right ahead and start learning your lines.

Rehearsal Schedule for Charlie at St. Joe's

2007-11-24T07:10:00.000-08:00

I just found out that the Google Grinches want you to have an account with them before they'll let you see the rehearsal calendar. Boo!!!!!
So instead, click these links to see the schedule:
Here are the rehearsals for November and December
Here are the rehearsals for January through till production in May
These are the dates we know now. It is likely that there will be some changes as needed.

"Now that machine over there makes hair toffee but it's not quite perfected yet. But I'll get the mixture right soon! And when I do, then there'll be no excuse any more for little boys and girls going about with bald heads!"

Rehearsal Cancelled due to weather

2007-11-22T06:15:00.000-08:00

Sorry folks, but winter has to have its way with us, and Thursday Nov 22 is an official Snow Day!
Rehearsals resume next week--we'll have our read-through with all cast members on Wednesday Nov 28, and just the Oompa-Loompas on Thursday Nov 29. Times are 2:30 - 4:30.
See the "Google Calendar" button in the upper right corner? Go ahead and click it, and you'll see the rehearsal schedule right up to performance dates.
"CH" means "characters", so those dates are for speaking part rehearsals.
"OL" means "Oompa Loompa" so those rehearsals are for the Oompa Loompas.

Show Dates

2007-11-17T16:15:00.000-08:00

Clear your calendars for May!!
Charlie takes to the stage from May 7 - 9, 2008 at St. Joseph's High School.

First Rehearsals

2007-11-17T07:13:00.001-08:00

Charlie's Cast

The cast first met on Wednesday Nov 14. The first read-through will be Thursday Nov 22 in the Drama Room from 2:30 - 4:00.