Last chance for DVD and Picture Orders!

Last chance for DVD and Picture Orders!


DVD Orders - Levi Larson: metroidmime@gmail.com 
Picture Orders - Priscila Petersen: littlebopetes@yahoo.com


We also have a Little Mermaid Lost and Found box at the CYT Office (including a card table). 
Office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00-3:00.

Thank You from our Director

Dear Friends,

As I reflect on all that has occurred in the last couple months, I wanted to take the time to thank ALL of you who put so much love and time into your child’s life.  It warms my heart to see family units strengthened while working together toward a common goal.  I pray that through the process you were able to learn new skills and gain new friendships while working together as a team. 

With the help of my artistic team, it was exciting to see the vision that we created become reality on stage.  As I wandered around the theater, I could see how each team had contributed details to perfectly capture the theme of our show.  Throughout the process I sometimes wonder how things would get accomplished.  It always amazes me how everyone pulls together to ensure that we have a successful run.  I was truly blessed by all the hard work and dedication each of you sacrificed for the success of this show.  

I cannot express how exciting and honored it was to see your children perform during rehearsals and on the stage.  As a Director, they brought so much joy to my heart.  I love talking to patrons after shows that express how amazed they were at our talent.  One common question I receive is… “Do you have any children in the cast?” to which I always reply… “Yes!, 93 of them!”  Each member of the cast and crew has a special place in my heart.  As a Director, I have to make difficult decisions that are not always popular or met with favor.  When working with children, I try to ensure that each one is treated fairly and that they know how special they are.  I sincerely hope that you know that my role as a Director will never surpass that of loving your kids that you have entrusted to me for this show.

Now that our work is finished, we say good-bye with sad yet grateful hearts.  Thanks for your inspiring dedication and tremendous example to “my kids”.  Words cannot convey my gratitude for your tremendous contribution.  It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with all of you and to meet many of our new CYT families.  I look forward to working together again on future productions. 

Jeff McHenry

Little Mermaid Director,

2010- Fall- CYT Vancouver

503-539-5607- jammickey@hotmail.com

Improv Cram Session

Teachers: Steve Williams & Jon Jacquet

Dates: Dec. 7, 9, 14 & 16

Time: 5-9pm

Cost: $40 per student

Location: Crossroads Community Church Ministry Center

Contact: Jon Jacquet jon@netrous.net

Open to anyone wanting to hone your Improv skills or those who need Improv 1 (Beg. Improv) as a pre-req to take Improvathon next session.

Souvenir News

The Souvenir team is making more of the very popular starfish barrettes, and also has more light up displays for today’s show. If you’ve been hoping for either of these items, stop by the Souvenir table today!



For the winning bidders of the silent auction items, we’ll be accepting payments after the show. Payment options include cash, check, Visa, and MasterCard. If you’ve placed a bid on any of the items, please check if you’ve won before you leave. If items are not claimed after the show, they will be taken to the office for payment/pickup no later than Wednesday, 11/17.

Pre-paid Strike Meals

Cast & Crew
Baker (Starke)		3
Bilyeu		4
Burney		2
Buzgo		2
Carver		6
Cloyes		3
Colven		4
Dearing		3
Decker		5
Derthick		5
Dillon		2
Doak		4
Flagor		2
Fontenette		4
Fontaine		3
Golden		2
Harms		5
Harriman		3
Hays		3
Hertz		3
Kay		2
Kurle		2
Lamb		3
Leland		1
Long		3
Low		4
Marshall		4
Merrell		3
Miller		1
Morrow		5
Muller		4
Myers		2
Odem		2
Parks		5
Petersen		6
Pugh		5
Rice		4
Riley		2
Roller		4
So (Lowe)		1
Stephens		1
Strieby		3
Stringer		3
Tompkins		3
Warner		3
Wei nberg		2
Williams	Steve/Heidi	2
Williams	Mike/Sara	5
Wilson		1
Worden		4
Wright		5

Reminders

SATURDAY:
CALL TIME 2pm
Snacks- available at intermissions and between shows
Saturday Shopping- in between shows
Dinner- bring something if you didn't order one
Rose Award (person who most exemplifies Christ-like qualities)- we'll be voting today
Working on Strikes- one strike per cast/crew member, sign-up at the party


SUNDAY:
Worship on Sunday at 12:30 (optional)
CALL TIME: 1:00pm
STRIKE: EVERYONE helps clear out the theater and then we have our party in the cafeteria.
Scripts and CDs are due TOMORROW at Strike Party
Bring gifts/notes for your Show Buddies to the party
DVD- Order Forms will be available $20
Picture CD's will be ready for purchase $15
Strikes will be performed before dinner as soon as kids finish putting their boxes away
Awards- after dinner
Dancing- our DJ's return and they'll gladly accept donations at their table
Cafeteria Cleaned up by 8:15pm
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Saturday Shopping for Cast & Crew

 Special Memory

Gathering Time

All of the cast and crew have worked so hard.  What a fun experience.

We want to make sure they have a time to get a memory item of their choice.

The souvenir booth will be open for our cast and crew between the matinee and evening shows on 11/13/10. 

We have cast and crew buttons, show ornaments, CYT scrapbook pages, shell barrettes, CYT bible holders, sealife collectables, frames, & much more. 

Take a minute and send a candy gram to a fellow cast or crew member. 

We have a few show bears left, so stop on by. 

If you have any questions, please contact a Souvenir Team Member.

Am Northwest promoting Little Memaid and Fiddler on the Roof

AM Northwest Link

Sunday's Tickets are becoming scarce...

Less than 50 seats left! There will not be any parent passes seated for this performance.

Last Chance to Make Donation Tonight at Class

Parents,

You are doing such a wonderful job on your parent committees to make The Little Mermaid such a success.  Thank you so much for all you do. The show would not go on without you.

We will be thanking our wonderful Artistic Team for their terrific job at the Strike Party.  Each member of the Artistic Team will be receiving a gift card from the parents to show our gratitude. If you have not taken the opportunity to contribute to the Artistic's Teams thank you gifts, tonight is your last chance. There will be an envelope in the Magic Box at Vancouver Classes/Showcase at Crossroads Community Church.  Remember either cash or checks payable to Vicky Dillion may be placed in the envelope. 

Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. 

Darby

Show Chair

Lice Alert

We have a confirmed case of Head Lice. Please check your children before coming to Classes and or Shows.

Here are some resources:
How to check for head lice
eHow

Please Help Us Make Our Box Office Flow Smoothly

I'd appreciate your help in following our Box Office procedures and offer these reminders:

Our Paying Patrons are FIRST priority.  If you have a question please step aside and allow Box Office parents the opportunity to take care of those patrons first.


Parent Passes
-Please show courtesy to one another. A full show is exciting but can cause stress as we try to seat everyone in a timely manner.
-Ticket Sign Up will be available 1 hour before the start of the show.
-Parent Pass tickets can not be traded for a seat close to your other paid tickets at the door.
-You must sit in the ticketed seat given to you by Box Office.
-Wear your Parent Pass to receive a ticket when you(r) family name is called.

Ticket Exchanges
Ticket exchange are handled through the Office; call 360.750.8550 for assistance during office hours 9:00am-3:00pm.

Ticket Sales Update

Wow! Our attendance last week was 1495! Ticket sales are brisk and we may sell out this weekend. You may want to consider purchasing a ticket for a performance if you are a parent pass user.

Vancouver Classes and Showcase Tomorrow

Thursday, November 11th
Classes will be held at First Church of God

3300 NE 78th St, Vancouver.

Classes will meet at 5pm in the Sanctuary.

*Pack a snack or eat before you come.

Showcase will be held at 6:45 for Core Classes

and 7:45 for Specialty Classes. 

The doors will open at 6:35pm. 

The Showcase is free of charge. Invite your friends!

*We will be collecting non-perishable food donations 

for FCoG's Giving Closet.

Ticket Sales Update

Wow! Our attendance last week was 1495! Ticket sales are brisk and we may sell out this weekend. You may want to consider purchasing a ticket for a performance if you are a parent pass user.

Security Help Needed

Unfortunately, we had a car break-in on Sunday.  We believe the culprits saw our roaming car move from lot to lot. We would like our increase our security patrols to include a car patrol in both the upper and lower parking lot. If you are available for any of this weekend's shows, please contact Rob Long at <imroblong@gmail.com>

SCHOOL DAY Reminders

Call time is 8:30am.
Bring a lunch if you didn't order one.
Enter through backstage hallway (where we go out for meet and greet).
Lunchtime will be 11:15am. 

Priscila Peterson is our photographer; she will take pictures right after lunch.
Pickup time will now be 1:00pm.

Prepaid attendance is 298.  We will sell tickets at the door for anyone interested.
If you have a parent pass, we will have room to seat you.  There will be no sign in, however, we ask that you please wear your pass.
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CUTS:

In the words of the Capt. "buckle down the hatches!"  here we go....

No Overture

No Curtain Warmer- I know I need to introduce the show and explain what CYT is, but I will keep it quick.  We will just keep the curtains open as the kids are walking it.  That will save on time too.

Cut Bottomless Blue- and all Dialogue after.  We will begin with Land Beneath the Sea. (Cut cues 1-7)

Cut I'll Know- Therefore... Eric will walk off with Kavender and Willem when he says..."no... I know I'm not crazy!"  (Cut cue 22 go to cue 22.5 for scene change)

Cut Body Language- Therefore.. cut Aimee's last line on 45 Go from Cha Cha saying.. "Ariel, don't do it!  Think about it, you'll never be able to see your... jump to page 47 Octavia line "So what are we waiting for?..... (no cues affected)

No Intermission (cut cues 35, 36, 37)

No Entre' act

Continue right into opening of Act 2- no set changes. (cue 38)

Still don't do What's Your Name (no changes)

Cut May I have this Dance? Therefore, cut from 62 when Marcel walks off... everyone will leave and we will go right into Scene 3 on page 65.  (cut cues 46 & 47)

Cut Here You Are and That Voice- Therefore, from page 70 "No your wretchedness!" right to Page 76 with "Hear Ye, Hear Ye..." (cut cues 56-65)

Page 86- After the kiss and Ariel gets her voice back.  "Yes, Eric my voice!  It's come back!"....... she will add "Eric, I love you".  They run off stage and we cut Here You Are (reprise) (cut cue 75) and jump to page 88 with Kavender's line "Your Majesty, will we ever see you again?" to end.

No Bows





 

Sunday's Performance

Call Time is 1:00pm.


Remember we have to clear the hallways of all things CYT after the show.

GREAT JOB Last Night!!

What a terrific opening night- thank you so much to everyone.  All your hard work produced a great show and atmosphere.

Remember today's call is 2pm and a dinner if you did not purchase one. 

OPENING NIGHT!!!!!

We've pre-sold 1800 tickets so far!!! Please keep encouraging online ticket sales for next week's performances and let everyone know we still have tickets available at the door this weekend.

Box Office, Sets, Artistic Painting, Props, Souvenirs, Auction, Refreshments, Tech committees may enter the building at 5pm. All children must be supervised with their parents.


CALL TIME is 6pm- hair done, undergarments on.


Although optional, tonight is DRESS-Up Night.

Pre-purchased and parent pass tickets will be ready at the WILL CALL table.

Put on your dancing shoes, 'cause our Opening Night PARTY begins in Ft. Vancouver's cafeteria as soon as cast have completed putting away their costume, box and cleaned their area and crew have re-set for Saturday's shows. Check the Cleanup Schedule- it might be your night! Our party is open to any family, friends and other CYTers.  Just remind them of the $5 per family charge and ask them to bring something to share.  If you forgot to sign-up- no worries- just pay at the door, please don't forget something to share.

Vancouver KATU Link

http://vancouver.katu.com/content/cyt-vancouver-presents-little-mermaid

CYT SOUVENIR NEWS

Souvenir Committee Here!

Just want to tell you of some exciting optional items we have available at CYT

 

 

Show Memories, Collectables, & Fun Items

Show Charms and Bracelets

Sterling silver charms are available for order for each show.  You may want to get charm bracelets, necklaces, as well as current or past show charms.  These are great for cast/crew, parents, grandparents, or a special CYT fan.  Orders were placed the second week of rehearsals but if you would like to contact Souvenirs, we may have some left.

Candy Grams

We will have Candy Grams available

at the Souvenir Booth for $1.00. 

Anyone can purchase a bag of candy

with a show themed label. 

Write a quick note to your cast/crew member and we will deliver it to the green room. 

It is a fun way to say “Great Job”

Flowers

Opening night can get a bit hectic! 

Remember to pick up your ordered flowers at the souvenir booth. 

Show Bears

Show Bears are another great way to capture the moment.  Each show, the souvenir committee will be selling show bears that are dressed to the show theme.   Stop by the booth at show time and check them out. 

Show Box Stickers

These vinyl stickers are a great way to show all the CYT shows you have been involved in.  Great decorations for your show box.

Show Wood Keepsakes /Ornaments

Many shows have hand-crafted show keepsakes/ornaments available.  It is a fun way to remember the show for years to come.

Show Buttons

We will be selling buttons of the Cast & Crew for $1.50.  These are great keepsakes and are fun to put on Christmas trees or hang on a banner. 

It is amazing to see how they have

grown over the CYT years. 

Find your button in the numbered box below the display.  If we are out of your button, fill out an order form and check back at the end of the show.                 

Silent Auction

We will be holding a Silent Auction in the lobby!

Great items will be on display

throughout the show run.

 Bidding will close at the end of the final show’s intermission.  Stop by and see if your bid won.

Winners do not need to be present. 

We will contact you by phone.

Opportunity Baskets

We will be holding Opportunity Basket Raffles with great items including

Karen Kingsbury autographed books!

The winning tickets will be pulled

at the final show of each weekend.   
 Get your tickets to win an incredible basket!

GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT CYT!

Green Room REMINDERS and Missing Curtain Call

With such a large cast with and lots of new actors, please be especially careful about your cast and crew responsibilities of the Greenroom. Based on last night, we would have had at least ten cast/crew that would have lost curtain call - most were given a warning. 

Offenses were typically costumes on the floor, hangers and other personal items left out, eating during Act 1 and/or 2 (only allowed during intermission), not paying attention to show progress (almost missing queues), and general talking too loudly in the Greenroom and just outside the backstage door. Hopefully an ounce of prevention will help here.

Green Room
Rules, regulations and reminders
Bring only water for drinking in all show areas.
Eating is only allowed at intermission and between shows.
No chocolate or chewing gum is allowed.
Students must wear cover-ups (knee-length, zip up, button snap or tie – not
one you have to pull over your heads) when eating and applying make-up.
No electronic devices are allowed including cell phones, video games, iPods
and mp3 players.
Bring homework or other quiet activities when you are not on stage.
Place your show buddy notes/gifts in the designated area when you arrive at each show.
Clean your area (put make-up and street clothes in your box) prior to Circle Up.
All conversations must be kept down to a whisper while the show is in
progress. Only quiet activities are allowed.
You are responsible to listen for your cues.
Take care of your costume after the show.
Obey Green Room Parents and staff.
AFTER THE SHOW
Cast members have 15 minutes after curtain to greet people.
Head down to the Green Room and quickly return your costume and clean up
your area. You have 15 minutes to do this. If you need more time, you need to
skip the greeting time.
IF YOU DO NOT ADHERE TO ANY OF THESE RULES, YOU WILL MISS THE NEXT
CURTAIN CALL.

Columbian Weekend Edition

Columbian Article

Big changes for ‘Little Mermaid’

Christian Youth Theater production features new characters, songs

Vivian Johnson

Janelle Harriman, 16, gets her makeup done during a rehearsal for “The Little Mermaid.” Harriman will play the part of Cha-Cha the Lobster.

By Gaona Yang

Friday, November 5, 2010

Christian Youth Theater’s production of “The Little Mermaid,” starring Aimee Hogan, 16, as Ariel and Collin Carver, 17, as Prince Eric, depicts the story of a young mermaid who longs to be part of the human world.
In the midst of a shipwreck, Ariel rescues Prince Eric and falls in love with him. Ariel’s desire to be with the prince convinces her to trade her voice for legs. Her father, King Neptune, played by 17-year-old Ethan Morrow, must sacrifice his title as king to his sister Octavia, the sea witch. Much trouble and heartache is endured for the young mermaid to learn her lesson and attain her happy ending.
“There are a lot of different messages. One of the biggest is for parents to listen to their kids because it’s important we’re invested in their lives. If our kids have something to tell us, then it’s important that we listen,” Director Jeff McHenry said. “It’s also about forgiveness. Ariel had to forgive herself, and a father had to forgive his daughter.”
The family-themed musical also reflects CYT’s goal of family involvement in its productions.
CYT, founded in 1981 in San Diego, aims to develop character in children ages 4 to 18 through training in the arts via after-school programs and by producing wholesome family entertainment.
CYT offers theater arts classes for children every fall, winter and spring session that teach and train enrolled students in drama, voice, dance and other areas of arts and entertainment. Students ages 8 to 18 are encouraged to audition for roles in productions.
“All of our productions are a joint family adventure,” Vancouver Coordinator Lynette Carver said. “This is how we’re able to develop productions is such a short time.”
Parents are responsible for building sets and designing costumes while kids are responsible for spotlights, lighting, backstage work and acting.
“Our kids are working hard to make sure this is their production,” Carver said.
A cast and crew of 93 kids younger than 18 years old are gearing up to bring the tale of the Little Mermaid to stage at Fort Vancouver High School’s auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 and continuing through Nov. 14.
With opening night fast approaching, families came together to wrap up preparations that began in late September.
“The Little Mermaid” fans have memorized Ariel’s lobster friend Sebastian’s tune “Under the Sea” and her guppy friend’s constant reminders in “Part of Your World,” but this production will surprise audiences with all new songs and different characters.
Along with a new king and sea witch, in place of Sebastian is Cha Cha the lobster, and Flounder is replaced by Guppy.
McHenry, who has directed and choreographed previous CYT productions such as “Annie,” “Aladdin,” and “Sound of Music,” oversaw the construction of new song lyrics and orchestration of the musical numbers.
Songs include “What’s Your Name?” “I Can’t Believe My Eyes,” “May I Have This Dance?” “That Voice” and “At the Bottom of the Sea.”
“The costuming and makeup is incredible,” McHenry said. “I’ve never worked with a show with such specialized effects. The kids are all trained for this.”
The show is expected to run for approximately one hour and 45 minutes with an intermission.
Because the theater only seats approximately 480 guests, CYT encourages audiences to purchase tickets online in advance.
“It’s going to be a fun show,” McHenry said. “It’s not only for kids, but there’s also a great message for adults as well. We just hope to provide a good show and entertainment.”

Our LAST Rehearsal

We will run the show as if it was Opening Night.  
Costumes, make-up and mic checks done by 5:50pm for Circle Up.

We've been impressed with your confidence is getting all this make-up done well- now let's get it done in record time.

Don't forget to SMILE when you are on stage!

Ticket Sales Update

1626 tickets have been sold to our show!  Remember online sales close tonight at midnight.

Opening Night PARTY

 Opening Night Reminders:

1. We have NO refrigeration
2. You can bring your items to theHS cafeteria before or after the show.
3. Email Vicky bandvdillon@msn.com if you are not on the list and are able to bring something.

Food Sign-up List

Prepaid List

Parent Passes AVAILABLE Tonight

Stacie Townsend, Box Office Chair, will be in the hallway at Fort tomorrow during rehearsal, training the box office committee at 5pm.  She will have Parent Passes if anyone wants to pick them up then.  They can also be picked up at Will Call. 

Wednesday's Rehearsal

Because you have done so well with your Make-up and Costumes, you do NOT need to have your hair done or wear your undergarments  tomorrow.  Exception: Ariel and sisters should wear their leotard.

Ticket Sales UPDATE

1294 Tickets sold


Online ticket orders are processed until MIDNIGHT the THURSDAY before the show weekend. 

Don't forget tickets are $2 more at the door. Online tickets are less expensive and you get to pick your seats!

THANK YOU!

What a fantastic day- so much accomplished and so much fun working (and playing) together. I am continually amazed and delighted every time we "Move-In" to the theater. Your individual and team contributions are incredible- so much COLOR, CREATIVITY and COOPERATION!  Thanks to everyone for helping make this another successful Move-In.

LAST DAY to order PREMIER Jewelry

CATALOG

Cindy

cindy@ilovepremier.com 
360-798-8555