THE ROAD AHEAD
Things are going to get busier. The director of the play will have a schedule for the
rehearsals. They typically happen on weeknights.
Cast members are also required to spend a certain number of hours helping to build the set.
This gives them the opportunity to meet and work with members of the Tech Crew, learn what
it takes to build the set and also become familiar with hand tools and some power tools.
All stage work is done under the watchful and safety minded eye of the theatre staff.
They will provide the schedule for the Tech Builds.
Things will get very busy as you get closer to the week of the play. Depending on the size
of the production Tech Week may be one or two weeks before opening night. Dress Rehearsal
is usually the week of the play.
It is during this time that your son or daughter will be under the most pressure in terms
of their schedule. Dress Rehearsals, especially for the Spring musical can run long.
If possible, have your son or daughter get their Tech Build hours in as soon as possible.
For any school projects, get as much work done as possible before the show. This will allow
them time to decompress a bit once the show is over.
Check in with them a little more during this time and see how they're doing. Above all,
make sure they get enough sleep each night.
PARENT MEETING
As soon as the cast is picked for a play, a meeting is usually scheduled for the cast members
and their parents. The directors of the play will discuss the play, their expectations of
the cast members and answer any questions you have.
Please ask your cast member to find out when the meeting is to be held and plan to attend
with them.
SEND A SHOUT OUT
A unique way to let your cast member know that you're rooting for and or proud of them
is to send a Shout Out. A Shout Out is short message that is printed in the
playbill.
You can email them to:
Here's a sample page from a previous production. Click on the image to see it better.
There is a $10 fee for each Shout Out. This helps offset the cost of the playbills.
Once you've Emailed your message, please make a check out to the Geneva Theatre
Boosters. Place it in an envelope. Put the Boosters name on it, then drop it
off in the GHS Office or mail it to them. The address is at the bottom of the page.
SEND A FANAGRAM
If you're attending a performance, you can purchase a Fanagram before the show.
Stop at the table in the lobby and compose your message. Let your son or daugher
know you're at the show and thinking of them. Your Fanagram will be delivered
during intermission. The cost is $1. $5 if you want to include candy.
The boosters are always looking for volunteers to help. This is especially true a
few weeks before and then during a production. Please visit our
Volunteer page for more information.
If you're hesitant to do so, please know that we're not looking for a huge time commitment.
You can volunteer to donate water, candy, baked goods, help decorate lockers, collect tickets,
or work the concession tables. We have many more things that need doing so I hope you'll
give a wee bit of your time. If you don't like it, you don't have to come back unless you
want to see the show.
Please send all payments to:
Geneva Theatre Boosters
c/o Geneva High School
416 McKinley Ave
Geneva IL 60134
