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May 19 |
Cancer
Benefit Play
We are meeting on Monday May
21 at 7pm in the chorus room #133 at Odyssey. People can
meet and discuss the project with Ian Gupton and a few of us
assisting him including Sierra Overmoyer (Footloose
lead)! Take care. Thanks. MJ Davidson
Summer performance dates are
Friday, August 10th, and
Saturday, August 11th at the Athena Performing Arts Center.
Request for help with this year's play.
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May 16 |
Austin Matson to compete in
the Stars of Tomorrow
NYC Bound Competition on Thursday, May 24th!
At the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on May 3rd Odyssey
Academy senior Austin Matson was recognized in the
Outstanding Lead Actor category for The Wedding Singer. As
such, he is eligible and has chosen to compete in the
Stars of Tomorrow NYC Bound Competition to be held on
Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Auditorium Theatre in downtown
Rochester. Tickets to this "American Idol" style competition
are free at participating McDonald's restaurants and
at the door.
You can vote once per day for Austin as your 'fan
favorite'
to possibly win a prize valued at over $500!
To vote, click on the link below:
http://www.rochesterhp.com/StarsOfTomorrow/
Click on any of these links for more information!
Stars of Tomorrow is a
Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) arts
education program, developed to bring recognition to the
high school musical and its performing arts students.
Essentially, it's the Tony® Awards of local high school
musical theatre. This year 36 schools participated in the
program, contending for recognition in 10 adjudicated
categories. Those selected for leading male and female roles
at Stars of Tomorrow have the opportunity to return to the
Auditorium Theatre stage on May 24, 2012 to compete in the
Stars of Tomorrow NYC Bound
for a chance to represent Rochester in the
fourth annual
National High School Musical Theatre Awards (NHSMTA)
in NYC in June.
This should be a
fun and exciting evening! Get your free tickets at
McDonald's
and come out to support Austin! |
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May 8 |
Odyssey Orchestra Students Receive Top Ratings at NYSSMA
Solo Festival
Four Odyssey Orchestra students received the
top score of "Outstanding" at the New York State School
Music Association Solo Festival on April 26-27 in Fairport.
The students are:
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seventh grade violinist Elise Schaible
(Level 2),
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eighth grade bassist Nick Warzarack (Level
2),
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ninth grade violinist Ashley Chan (Level
4),
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and eleventh grade cellist David Hauck
(Level 6 All-State).
In addition, David Hauck will now be
eligible for participation in the NYSSMA All-State Winter
Conference Orchestras in November. Congratulations to our
Odyssey Orchestra students! |
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May 6 |
Odyssey Music & Drama's production of The Wedding Singer has
been honored by the Rochester Broadway Theatre League's
Stars of Tomorrow at its 14th Annual Recognition Ceremony.
The gala presentation was held on May 3rd at the
Auditorium Center with a capacity audience of 2400 students,
families, and educators. Odyssey Music & Drama students
performed the Finale from The Wedding Singer at the
ceremony, and our production was recognized for excellence
in the following categories:
Outstanding
Musical Production
Outstanding
Acting Ensemble
Outstanding
Singing Ensemble
Outstanding Dance
Ensemble
Outstanding
Student Orchestra
Outstanding
Leading Actor: Austin Matson as Robbie Hart
Special
Recognition: Kevin Hauser as George
Rising Star of
Tomorrow: Leah Anderson as Holly
A Tip of the Hat
- Special Recognition from the SOT Judges to
Stage Manager Nicole Bubie and to Kevin Hauser as George
The
Stars of Tomorrow program is sponsored by the
Rochester Broadway Theatre League, with the goal of
supporting musical theatre programs in the greater Rochester
area. This year, 36 schools chose to participate in the
program in four divisions, ranked by school size. Odyssey
Academy is in Division C (medium small high schools). Each
production is critiqued by a panel of judges in 10 areas of
ensemble and individual performance. The four
students/schools from each division were recognized for
excellence in each of the 10 categories. In addition, each
participating school was encouraged to perform a selection
from their individual show at the gala ceremony.
Having been recognized as Outstanding Leading Actor,
Austin Matson is eligible to compete on May 24th to
represent Rochester at the fourth annual National High
School Music Theatre Awards (NHSMTA) competition, held
in late June in New York City.
Congratulations
to everyone involved in The Wedding Singer
and thanks for all of your hard work!
JCK
John C. Klein
TOSA for Music - Greece Central School District Director -
Odyssey Orchestras Odyssey Academy
133 Hoover Drive Rochester, NY 14615-2699 (585) 966-5571 |
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3 May |
Rochester Broadway Theatre League's
Stars of Tomorrow Gala this Evening!
Tonight promises to be an exciting evening full of wonderful
performances. We are delighted that Superintendent Barbara
Deane Williams will be joining us, along with Dr. Meier and
Ms. Platt. The show is almost sold out, with a capacity
audience of around 2400! There may be some tickets available
at the Box Office prior to the show, but advance tickets can
still be purchased online using the following link:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000487CAEA9AE53?artistid=855925&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52
Please read the following information to make sure you are
clear of the timeline and expectations:
Immediately after school: Lourdes W. and Kevin H. get their
tickets from Mr. Klein and collect all of their costumes for
the Opening Number and for the Wedding Singer number. They
travel to the Auditorium Theatre to be ready for their 4:00
Opening Number rehearsal.
IMPORTANT:
Students need to eat a light meal of some sort before
beginning make-up, hair and costuming. Sticky Lips is
available outside in the Odyssey parking lot, but students
are also encouraged to bring light, healthy snacks like
fruit, nuts, etc.
4:00
All students meet at Odyssey for make-up, hair and
costuming. Mrs. Bossert plans to be here early in the
afternoon to help the girls with their big hair. She has
already spoken with those girls needing this extra help.
5:15
Vocal Warm-Up with Ms. Andersen in the Choir Room.
6:00
Board Buses for the Auditorium Theatre
6:20-6:30 Students arrive at the Auditorium Theatre, find
seats, use the restroom.
7:00
Gala Ceremony Begins
ODYSSEY MUSIC &
DRAMA WILL THE 17TH OF 30 SCHOOLS TO PERFORM, SO WE'LL BE
RIGHT AROUND THE MIDDLE OF THE SHOW.
THE PROGRAM SHOULD LAST AROUND 3 HOURS.
IMPORTANT! AFTER THE SHOW,
STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS ARE ATTENDING THE GALA WILL:
1)
Wait for their parents to come down to retrieve them.
Odyssey students will be sitting on the main floor in the
Center Left Section.
2) Those families drive back to Greece with their child.
3) We prefer that before going home, parents stop by
Odyssey so that your child can change out of their costume
and back into their regular clothes.
4) If this is not possible, please return the costume on
Friday.
IMPORTANT! AFTER THE SHOW,
STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS ARE NOT ATTENDING THE GALA
WILL:
1)
Wait as a group until indicated by Mr. Klein.
2) Board the bus back to Odyssey.
3) Change out of their costumes.
4) Be picked up by parents when finished changing.
Please feel free
to email Mr. Klein with any questions you may have!
John.Klein@greece.k12.ny.us
John C. Klein
TOSA for Music - Greece Central School District Director -
Odyssey Orchestras Odyssey Academy
133 Hoover Drive Rochester, NY 14615-2699 (585) 966-5571 |
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18 Apr |
Stars of Tomorrow
Gala Performance Student Information
REHEARSAL AND
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
BRING YOUR BINDERS TO TURN IN IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY DONE
SO!
Monday, April 23 Rehearsal at Odyssey 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25 Rehearsal at Odyssey 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 1 Rehearsal at Odyssey 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2 Rehearsal at Odyssey with musicians
2:30-6:00 p.m.
and trip to the Auditorium Theatre for the Dress Rehearsal
on stage (5:05-5:25)
Thursday, May 3 4:00 p.m. Rehearsal, Hair, Make-up and
Costuming at Odyssey
6:00 p.m. travel to Auditorium Theatre 7:00 p.m. Gala
Recognition Ceremony
Note regarding
May 3: Students will need to bring a light, healthy meal
(sandwich, fruit, etc.) to eat before boarding the bus.
We plan to depart Odyssey around 6:00 p.m on two buses.
The Ceremony
begins at 7:00 p.m. at will last around three hours.
Students will then ride the bus back to Odyssey, unless
their parent has purchased tickets and is attending the
Gala. We request that those students return home with their
parent, as we will only have one bus waiting during the
program and returning back to Greece.
Questions? Speak
with or email Ms. Andersen or Mr. Klein.
Tina.Andersen@greece.k12.ny.us
John.Klein@greece.k12.ny.us |
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28 Mar |
Odyssey Music & Drama is excited to announce that
"The Wedding Singer" cast will perform at the
Rochester Broadway Theatre League's Stars of
Tomorrow Gala Recognition Ceremony on
Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre
in downtown Rochester. Information regarding the
rehearsal and performance schedule, as well as information
about pre-sale tickets, has been emailed to all cast
member families. This information is also available in
paper format in the Music Suite by the Call Board.
Stars of Tomorrow Rehearsal & Ticket Form
[pdf]
[doc]
Stars
of Tomorrow
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16 Feb |
Cast & TechCrews Schedule (Feb 17-26) |
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16 Feb |
Announcing the 6th Annual "Dinner After the Friday
Show"
For the Cast, Crew and Families of "The Wedding
Singer"
It's All-American at the Long Pond Family
Restaurant on
Friday, February 24th from 9:45-11:30 p.m.
Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Mac Salad, Baked Beans, Fries,
Mozzerella Sticks, Pizza Logs and Chicken Fingers!
Price is $10.00 per person, cash only.
Please put the cash in a sealed envelope labeled
"All-American Cast Dinner". Write your name on the outside
of the envelope, how many people will attend/eat,
and the amount of cash in the envelope.
Turn
the envelope in to Sandi or Kelli Bossert.
Questions? Contact Sandi Bossert at 729-5654
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15 Feb |
Click on
PHOTOS at the right to see a Cast & Crew photo taken Feb
11. |
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9 Feb |
Reminder for Cast for Saturday, Feb. 11
Everyone should wear their Wedding
Singer shirts, as photos will be taken for publicity.
If you don't have a WS shirt, wear a solid black tee shirt. |
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9 Feb |
Schedule Change for Friday, Feb. 10
Only students
involved in "All About the Green"
need to attend the rehearsal on Friday, which is from
2:30-5:00 at Odyssey. |
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8 Feb |
Special Note:
Cast should wear their
Wedding Singer shirts or a solid black tee shirt to the
Saturday Feb. 11th rehearsal for press photos. |
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8 Feb |
FOR WED. FEB. 8TH
Cast members whose only part of ACT 2 is
entering during
the
"FINALE" DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND
REHEARSAL THIS EVENING.
Students who
have lines, dance roles, unnamed staged roles, etc.
are STILL REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
Crew members DO NOT need to attend
rehearsal, except for the
appropriate Stage Manager(s).
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8 Feb |
HELP WANTED: Backstage
Supervision
Additional help is
needed for Backstage Supervision.
Helpers arrive before the show, supervise the students as
the get ready for Curtain, help as needed, and make sure
students are where they are supposed to be as well as
making sure that they're not where they aren't supposed to
be.
There are still at least 10
slots open:
1 for Wednesday's dress rehearsal
2 for Thursday
3 for Friday
1 for Saturday
3 for Sunday
If you are able to help - and experience the excitement of
working backstage! - please contact
Bernadette Anderson directly at
banderson5@rochester.rr.com
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8 Feb |
HELP WANTED: Ushers!
Sheri Landers is
requesting additional adults and students for Ushers. Ushers
arrive to help one hour before the shows on Feb. 23-26. They
stay to watch the show in the balcony and then help to clean
up the Auditorium afterwards. It is preferable that Ushers
work at least three shows, although any adult help is
appreciated.
Use the new Usher Form.
There will be an
Usher Meeting on Sat. Feb. 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympia
Aud, which will last about 15 minutes. Please bring the
completed form with you at that time. If you are unable to
attend but are still interested or if you have any
questions, please contact Sheri directly at
sherir5@yahoo.com |
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8 Feb |
HELP WANTED: Ticket Sales!
Donna LeGault is
requesting additional adult helpers for Ticket Sales. Help
is needed during Odyssey lunches 10:15-11:45 on Feb. 10, 14,
15, and 16. Help is also needed before the shows on Feb.
23-26. You should be comfortable with computers, and you
will be trained to use the ShowTix4U.com system.
It's pretty easy
if you're detail-oriented.
To volunteer, please contact Donna directly at
Donna.LeGault@greece.k12.ny.us |
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3 Feb |
Odyssey Music and Drama is pleased to announce
that lunchtime ticket sales will begin for
This funny, sweet musical show is based on the Adam
Sandler film,
but has been softened in tone to make it the perfect
family-friendly,
PG-rated highlight of your February Break.
Tickets may be
purchased in school
between 10:30-11:45 a.m. in the Odyssey lobby using cash,
check or a credit card on the following dates before
February Break:
Friday, February 10th
Tuesday, February 14th
Wednesday, February 15th
Thursday, February 16th
Advance
purchase tickets are $10,
with discounted $8 Senior Citizen tickets for the shows
on Thursday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 25th.
You may also purchase tickets online with a credit card at
ShowTix4U.com, or at Wegmans.
The
Wedding Singer has great rock and pop music,
energetic dancing, lots of laughs, big hair, shoulder pads
and parachute pants...
You loved the
movie, see the musical!
The Wedding Singer - it's
totally awesome!
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23 Jan |
Last call for
advertising or one-liners for the Wedding Singer show
program.
Turn them in to Mr. Klein immediately! |
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23 Jan |
Help Wanted
for Concessions and Backstage Supervision!
Concessions
Helpers can be both older students (grades 8-12) and adults,
and Backstage Supervision helpers are adults. If you are
interested in helping out in either of these areas for one
or more performances, please contact the following Adult
Coordinators:
Concessions: Sue
Farnett at
grabfar2@frontiernet.net
Backstage
Supervision: Burnadette and Todd Anderson at
banderson5@rochester.rr.com
Thanks for your help and support! |
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23 Jan |
Mon. Jan. 23rd
is the final day to either turn in a permission slip or to
email to consent to Mr. Klein if your child would like to
participate in the Elementary Read Aloud Program
field trip on Wed. Feb. 1st. |
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23 Jan |
If your child is
a senior Cast or Crew member, s/he may use their Senior
Photo in the program instead of the school photos. Please
either email the photo jpeg to
gelling@rochester.rr.com or give it to Mr. Klein/Ms.
Andersen. |
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12 Jan |
Reminders for Saturday Jan 14 [pdf]
Rehearsals, Photos, Lock-in |
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11 Jan |
Freebie Ad forms must be submitted by Sat. Jan. 14th
Single Line Messages are due by Sat. Jan. 21st
Program Autobiography Forms are due for all Cast
Members, as well as Crew Members who are Seniors,
no later than Sat. Jan. 14th. |
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11 Jan |
Advertising deadline for
program is
Saturday Jan. 14
Mail print ready ad to
geling@rochester.rr.com
Advertising Order Form [pdf] |
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10 Jan |
Yes, there WILL
be a “Wedding Singer” Lock-In!
We have 68
committed students so far.
Anyone
else in the Cast or Crew wishing to attend, including
students who are planning to usher, can give their required
permission slip and $10 fee to Mr. Klein or Ms. Andersen
NO
LATER than Fri. Jan. 13th!
Additional
registration forms are in the Music Suite By the Call
Board. Questions? Ask Mr. Klein or Ms. Andersen |
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17 Nov |
Kickoff Meeting for Cast, Crew, Parents
7:30 pm Monday, November 21
announcement letter
[pdf] |
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13 Nov |
Cast and Crew list
[pdf]
[doc]
posted November 13th, 4:30 pm |
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14 Oct |
Information Meetings
2:30-3:00
Room 132
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Monday Oct. 24:
Actors/Dancers
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Tuesday, Oct. 25:
Tech, Props, Costumes, Make-Up,
Production – Everyone EXCEPT Actors/Dancers!
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Wednesday Oct. 26:
Actors/Dancers
Coaching &
Audition Dates
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You must
sign up for one Vocal Coaching. You may sign up for both
if you’d like.
You will sign up for one
Dance Coaching & Audition date.
You will sign up
for one Vocal Audition date (note preferred dates below
for your age group).
You only attend
the Call Back Audition if required by the posted notice.
Please note that if you are NOT called back, this doesn’t
mean you have not been cast. You may in fact have a role
in the show. It’s just that the Directors do not need to
see you again.
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Thurs. Oct. 27: Vocal Coaching 2:30-4:30
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Sat. Oct. 29: Dance Coaching & Audition 10:00-12:00
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Tues. Nov. 1: Vocal Coaching 7:00-8:30
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Wed. Nov. 2: Dance Coaching & Audition 4:15-6:00
AND Vocal Audition 6:00-8:00 for High School Students
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Thurs. Nov. 3: Vocal Audition 3:00-6:00 for Middle School Students
(and any High School Students who can't attend on Nov. 2)
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Tues. Nov. 8 Call Backs 4:00-6:00
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Mon. Nov. 14 Cast & Crew List Posted
John C. Klein
TOSA for Music - Greece Central School District
Director - Odyssey Orchestras
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23 Aug |
Planning Meeting for all Directors and Parent/Adult
Coordinators
Monday, September 12th AT 7:00 P.M.
in room 132 in the Odyssey Music Suite |
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23 Aug |
110822_Wedding_Singer_A-ProductionPlanningIntroduction.pdf |
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23 Aug |
You are cordially invited to the Wedding of the Year!
Note from John Klein
[pdf] |
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Please remember to check
the call board
for rehearsal/meeting dates and times.
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