Press Release Cinderella

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      Contact: Joanne Libarios

jlibarios@gmail.com

733-4913

KAIMUKI HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS IT'S ANNUAL SPRING MUSICAL RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (ENCHANTED EDITION)

February 20, 21, 27 and 28, March 6 & 7 at 7:30pm                                                                                                                                         February 22, March 1 & 8 at 3:00pm

                                                                                                       

[KAIMUKI, OAHU, JANUARY 2015]  - The Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center proudly announces it's 2015 Spring Musical, "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)".  This colorful and fun musical features a talented cast of students from 10 different public elementary, middle, and high schools as well as KHSPAC Alumni.  You will be transported to another world as you watch them bring to life this classic fairy tale through music and dance!

Over sixty students from public schools around the island responded to the call for auditions, but only 28 were handpicked to showcase their talents in this exciting musical.  The Production Team led by Director Michael Ng, a KHS Alumnus, had a difficult job, but in the end students were selected from Kaimuki High and Middle School, Aiea High School, Hokulani Elementary School, Jarrett Middle School, Kalani High School, Kalihi Uka Elementary School, Ma’ema’e Elementary School, McKinley High School and Washington Middle School.  Also selected to join the cast are KHSPAC Alumni Candice Kiyabu, Samuel Tafolo, Anette Aga, Anthony Lee, Robert Piamon, Travis Namba, and Henry Kaholi.

“Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)” marks Director Michael Ng’s first triumphant return to the KHSPAC stage since his Learning Center Directorial debut in KHSPAC’s 2012 production of “Grease”, which played to nearly sold out audiences.  “We have some surprises in store,” says Ng of “Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)”, “but you’ll need to see it with your own eyes!”  “Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)” is Produced by M.J. Matsushita, who is also doing double-duty as Set Designer.  Ng and Matsushita are supported by their Production Team of seasoned regulars, Nanilisa Pascua as Music Director and Deanna Luster as Choreographer.

Public show dates: February 20, 21, 27 & 28, March 6 & 7 at 7:30pm.  Matinees on February 22, March 1 & 8 at 3pm.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for elementary, middle, and high school students (with ID), military, and senior citizens over 65.  Box office opens one hour before each performance for ticket sales.  Call KHSPAC at 733-4913 for more information.

ABOUT KHSPAC:  Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Center offers classes in acting, music, dance and technical theater at no cost to public school students all over Oahu. The program’s mission is based on the belief that performing arts develop important life skills including discipline, teamwork, creativity, self-awareness, confidence, focus and appreciation of the performing arts. Under the direction of M.J. Matsushita, the program and it's musical and dramatic productions involve about 160 students who present three major productions per school year.  KHSPAC is one of three Department of Education learning centers for performing arts on Oahu.  For more information visit http://khspac.org

For more information and photos, contact Joanne Libarios at jlibarios@gmail.com, 733-4913

Cinderella Promos

Hi All,

Our promos have been confirmed.  Please save the following dates:

ALA MOANA CENTER
Date: Friday, February 6, 2015
Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm

WINDWARD MALL
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

KAHALA MALL
Date: Friday, February 13, 2015
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Information regarding transportation, call times, attire, and performance lineup will be provided later.

Also, please turn in your Actor Packet (completed and signed), Actor Bio, and Conflict Sheet by this Thursday, December 18, 2014.

Thanks for all the hard work you've been putting in so far!  Let's stay on task and we'll have a top-notch show!

Cinderella Rehearsal Schedule

Mike

Hi Everyone,

Thanks again for a productive week!  I appreciate all your hard work and for putting in the long hours.  We're getting real close so let's keep moving forward! ~ Michael

P.S. Your school show permission forms are due tomorrow (Monday, February 2nd).  Please have your teachers sign the form so that you can be excused from school.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: February 2 - February 8, 2015
* schedule and location is subject to change *

Monday, February 2 - Dance & Acting

01:30pm-03:30pm    Stage    Acting         Christopher, Queen, King, Lionel

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company (no Hana, Isabel, Karina, and Mina)  

Tuesday, February 3 - Music & Acting

03:30pm-07:00pm    MPR      Music         Full Company

also.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage     Acting        TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

Wednesday, February 4 - Dance, Music, & Acting

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

also.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    MPR      Music        TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

and.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    Lobby    Acting       TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

Thursday, February 5 - Stumble Through

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage                     Full Company

 

Friday, February 6 - Ala Moana Center Promo

03:00pm                   Call Time                                 

Full Company

                  

03:30pm                   Depart KHS

04:00pm                   Arrive at Ala Moana Center

05:00pm                   Showtime

06:00pm                   End

Saturday, February 7 - 

Dance, Music, Windward Mall Promo

09:30am-01:45pm    Stage          Dance                   Full Company

01:45pm-02:15pm    LUNCH - We're not letting anyone leave the premises so bring a home-packed lunch.

02:15pm-03:00pm    MPR            Music                    Full Company

03:00pm                   Depart KHS

04:00pm                   Arrive at Windward Mall

05:00pm                   Showtime

06:00pm                   End

Sunday, February 8 - Stumble Through w/ Costumes (no make-up or hair)

12:00pm Call Time    MPR                       Full Company

12:30pm Showtime    Stage                     Full Company

Hi Everyone,

Now that we are less than a month away, rehearsals will be ending later and Sunday's will be added.  We will give you breaks in between so please bring something to snack on to help you get through the long days.  Also, we will do our best to utilize everyone at all times, but bring your homework in case there is downtime and you're not being used.  It is important to keep your grades up so please be responsible.

Starting now, we need your 100% focus.  I want everyone to have fun at rehearsals, but save the outside conversations for later.  When we run something and reset, we want you to stay focused so that we can start again quickly.  Not only does it help us out, it'll help you out because you're staying in the moment.  Otherwise, we'll just be wasting valuable time and energy.  Cellphones should be put away and you should be paying attention to what's going on even if you're not being directed.  If you're not involved in a scene or number, take the initiative and grab your scene/dance/music partner(s) and run it on your own.  Let's help each other out so that we can keep moving forward.  Thank you!

Hope you're having a great weekend and I'll see you all tomorrow! ~ Michael 

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: January 26 - February 1, 2015
* schedule and location is subject to change *

Monday, January 26 - Dance & Acting

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

also.....

03:30pm-05:30pm    MPR      Acting        TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

05:30pm-06:30pm    Lobby    Parent Meeting (no Cast; only parents, MJ, and Michael)    

Tuesday, January 27 - Dance, Music & Acting

02:30pm-03:30pm    Stage    Dance        Queen, King

03:30pm-07:00pm    MPR      Music         Full Company

also.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage     Acting        TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

Wednesday, January 28 - Dance, Music, & Acting

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

also.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    MPR      Music        TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

and.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    Lobby    Acting       TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

Thursday, January 29 - Dance, Music, & Acting

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

also.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    MPR      Music        TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

and.....

03:30pm-07:00pm    Lobby    Acting       TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

Friday, January 30 - Dance, Music, & Acting

03:30pm-08:30pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

also.....

03:30pm-08:30pm    MPR      Music        TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

and.....

03:30pm-08:30pm    Lobby    Acting       TBD (will be pulling people who aren't being used)

Saturday, January 31 - Dance & Acting

09:30am-12:30pm    Stage    Dance       TBD

12:30pm-01:00pm    BREAK

01:00pm-06:00pm    Stage    Acting        TBD

Sunday, February 1 - Sitzprobe

10:00am-01:00pm    Stage    Dance       Full Company

01:00pm-01:30pm    LUNCH BREAK

01:30pm-06:30pm    U-1        Music        Full Company and Band

Hi Everyone,

We are now 5 weeks away from opening.  That's roughly 30 more rehearsal days before we have an audience.  We've reached the point where we need all of you at practice so no more new conflicts please.  Also, every minute is valuable so plan on arriving early and be ready to go at the scheduled times.  I'm not going to lie, the next several weeks will be extremely grueling, but we need your help and cooperation to make this the best show possible.  Thank you in advance and I appreciate all the hard work you have put in so far! ~ Michael

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: January 19 - January 25, 2015
* schedule and location is subject to change *

Monday, January 19 - Dance

10:00am-12:30pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company (no Mice)

12:30pm-01:00pm    LUNCH BREAK - We're not letting anyone leave the premises so bring a home-packed lunch. 

01:00pm-04:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company * add Mice

Tuesday, January 20 - Music

03:30pm-06:30pm    MPR      Music         Full Company

Wednesday, January 21 - Dance

03:30pm-06:30pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

Thursday, January 22 - Dance & Music

03:30pm-06:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

06:00pm-06:30pm    MPR      Music         Full Company

Friday, January 23 - Dance

03:30pm-07:00pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

Saturday, January 24 - Acting

To be determined

Sunday, January 25 - OFF

Thanks for your patience! Here's the new rehearsal schedule. Please be ready for anything and bring your scripts, music, and dance clothes everyday. ~ Michael

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: January 12 - January 18, 2015

* schedule and location is subject to change *

Monday, January 12 - Dance

03:30-06:30pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

Tuesday, January 13 - Music

03:30-06:30pm    MPR      Music         Full Company

Wednesday, January 14 - Dance

03:30-06:30pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

Thursday, January 15 - Acting & Dance

03:30-05:00pm    Stage    Act 1 & 2    Full Company

05:00-06:30pm    Stage    Dance        Full Company

Friday, January 16 - Dance

03:30-06:30pm    Stage    Dance        Full Comapny

Saturday, January 17 - Acting

To be determined

Sunday, January 18 - OFF

This is it!  Our final week before school starts up again.  We are almost at the halfway point of our rehearsal process.  Thanks so much for all your hard work thus far!  Please continue to stay focused and continue to explore your characters.  Now is the time to discover.  Don't be afraid to ask questions and try new things.  Just remember to be precise and everything you do must have a purpose or motivation behind it.

Again, if anyone needs additional help outside of these scheduled times to work on character, acting, or anything in general, please let me know and I'd be more than happy to find extra time for you. ~ Michael

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: January 5 - January 11, 2015

* schedule and location is subject to change *

Monday, January 5 - Music

12:00-02:00pm    MPR    Music    Christopher

02:00-04:00pm    MPR    Music    * add Cinderella

04:00-05:30pm    MPR    Music    * add Fairy Godmother

Tuesday, January 6 - Acting & Music

11:00-11:30am    Stage    Act 1, Sc 2    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

11:30-12:00pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 4    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

12:00-12:30pm    Stage    Act 2, Sc 4    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

12:30-01:00pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 1    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

01:00-01:30pm    Stage    Act 2, Sc 6    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

01:30-02:15pm    

Stage    Act 1, Sc 3    Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King

02:15-03:00pm    

Stage    Act 2, Sc 3    Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King (no animals)

03:00-04:00pm    

Stage    

Act 2, Sc 2    Cinderella, Christopher, Grace, Joy

04:00-05:00pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 5    Cinderella, Fairy Godmother (no animals)

05:00-05:30pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 6    Cinderella, Fairy Godmother

also........

12:00-01:30pm    MPR    Music    Lionel

01:30-03:00pm    MPR    Music    

Grace, Joy

03:00-04:30pm    MPR    Music    

Queen, King

04:30-05:30pm    MPR    Music    Christopher

Wednesday, January 7 - Acting

01:00-02:30pm    Stage    Run Act 1    Principals only (no animals, no villagers)

02:30-04:00pm    Stage    Fix Act 1      Principals only (no animals, no villagers)

04:00-05:30pm    Stage    Run Act 1    Principals only (no animals, no villagers)

Thursday, January 8 - Acting

01:00-02:30pm    Stage    Run Act 2    Principals only (no animals, no villagers)

02:30-04:00pm    Stage    Fix Act 2      Principals only (no animals, no villagers)

04:00-05:30pm    Stage    Run Act 2    Principals only (no animals, no villagers)

Friday, January 9 - Music

12:00-01:30pm    MPR    Music    Cinderella

01:30-05:30pm    MPR    Music    Full Company

Saturday, January 10 - Music

12:00-01:30pm    MPR    Cast Photos    Full Company    

01:30-05:30pm    MPR    Music              Full Company

* OPTIONAL CAST BONDING ACTIVITY

06:00-10:00pm    Movie Night in the Auditorium (Movie Title TBD)

Sunday, January 11 - OFF

 December 29, 2014 - January 4, 2015

* schedule and location is subject to change *

Monday, December 29 - Acting & Music

10:30-03:30pm    MPR    Music            Cinderella

03:30-05:30pm    MPR    Music            Grace, Joy

also........

03:30-04:30pm    U-2      Act 2, Sc 2    Cinderella, Christopher (no Grace, no Joy)

04:30-05:15pm    U-2      Act 1, Sc 3    Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King

05:15-06:00pm    U-2      Act 2, Sc 3    Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King (no animals)

Tuesday, December 30 - Acting & Music

11:00-11:30am    Stage    Act 1, Sc 2    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

11:30-12:00pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 4    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

12:00-12:30pm    Stage    Act 2, Sc 4    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

12:30-01:00pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 1    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

01:00-01:30pm    Stage    Act 2, Sc 6    Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

01:30-05:30pm    MPR     Music             Full Company

* OPTIONAL CAST BONDING ACTIVITY

06:00-10:00pm    $6 Ward Theatres Movie Night "Into the Woods" (Rated PG)

Wednesday, December 31 - OFF

Thursday, January 1 - OFF

* HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! *

Friday, January 2 - Acting

01:00-02:00pm    Stage    

Act 2, Sc 2    Cinderella, Christopher (no Grace, no Joy)

02:00-02:45pm    Stage    

Act 2, Sc 2    *add Grace and Joy

02:45-03:30pm    Stage    

Act 2, Sc 5    Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

03:30-04;30pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 5    Cinderella, Fairy Godmother (no animals)

04:30-05:30pm    Stage    Act 1, Sc 6    Cinderella, Fairy Godmother

Saturday, January 3 - Acting & Music

12:00-01:00pm    

Stage    Act 1, Sc 3    Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King

01:00-01:30pm    Stage    Act 2, Sc 3    Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King (no animals)

01:30-05:30pm    MPR     Music             Full Company

* OPTIONAL CAST BONDING ACTIVITY

06:00-10:00pm    Themed Karaoke Night / Potluck

Sunday, January 4 - OFF

December 22-28, 2014

* schedule and location is subject to change *

Monday, December 22 - Acting

01:00-01:30pm  U-2     Character    Cinderella

01:30-02:00pm  U-2     Character    Christopher

02:00-03:00pm  U-2     Act 2, Sc 2   Cinderella, Christopher (no Grace, no Joy)

03:00-03:30pm  U-2     Act 2, Sc 2   *add Grace and Joy  

03:30-04:30pm  U-2     Act 1, Sc 3   Cinderella, Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King

04:30-05:30pm  U-2     Act 2, Sc 3   Cinderella, Christopher, Lionel, Queen, King (no animals)

Tuesday, December 23 - Acting

12:00-01:00pm  Stage  Act 1, Sc 2  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

01:00-02:00pm  Stage  Act 1, Sc 4  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

02:00-03:00pm  Stage  Act 2, Sc 4  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

03:00-04:00pm  Stage  Act 1, Sc 1  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

04:00-05:00pm  Stage  Act 2, Sc 6  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

Wednesday, December 24 - OFF

Thursday, December 25 - OFF * MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! *

Friday, December 26 - Acting & Music

12:30-01:00pm  U-2      Character   Fairy Godmother

01:00-02:00pm  U-2      Act 1, Sc 5  Cinderella, Fairy Godmother (no animals)

02:00-02:30pm  U-2      Act 1, Sc 6  Cinderella, Fairy Godmother

02:30-05:30pm  U-2      Music          Full Company

Saturday, December 27 - Acting & Music

12:00-12:30pm  U-2      Act 1, Sc 2  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

12:30-01:00pm  U-2      Act 1, Sc 4  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

01:00-01:30pm  U-2      Act 2, Sc 4  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy (no animals)

01:30-02:00pm  U-2      Act 1, Sc 1  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

02:00-02:30pm  U-2      Act 2, Sc 6  Cinderella, Stepmother, Grace, Joy, Christopher, Lionel (no villagers)

02:30-05:30pm  U-2      Music           Full Company

06:00-10:00pm  Honolulu City Lights

Sunday, December 28 - OFF

Past Schedules

December 8-12, 2014

Monday, 12/08/14: Dance
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

Tuesday, 12/09/14: Dance
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

Wednesday, 12/10/14: Music
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

Thursday, 12/11/14: Dance / Parent Meeting
3:30pm - 6:00pm Full Company
6:00pm - 7:00pm Full Company and Parents

Friday, 12/12/14: Music
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

December 15-19, 2014

Monday, 12/15/14: Dance
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

Tuesday, 12/16/14: Music
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

Wednesday, 12/17/14: Music
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

Thursday, 12/18/14: Dance
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company

Friday, 12/19/14: Music
3:30pm - 6:30pm Full Company