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 NoVAPA Northern Virginia Performing Arts Session 2 β’ Shrek Jr. β’ Grades 4-9 β’ Day 3 Wednesday, July 15 |
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Day 3: Great Progress in Rehearsal! |
Dear Broadway Bound Families, What a day! Between Crazy Hair, Crazy Hat Day silliness and great work in rehearsal, our casts continue to make wonderful progress. We could not be prouder of how quickly everyone is picking things up, and we cannot wait to see what tomorrow brings. Tonight, we would love your help at home. Please see the homework box below for what to review before our next rehearsal. As we move through camp, please read the newsletter in full each day. It carries important updates from the directors and a window into your camper's experience. Special note: please, no DoorDash or food delivery service throughout the camp day. Campers should bring a labeled snack (and lunch for those staying longer) and a refillable water bottle each day. With excitement, Mr. Cimino-Johnson Founder & Executive Director |
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π Homework & Rehearsal FocusGreat progress today across all three casts! Rehearsal videos will be uploaded to the Google Drive folder below as we go, so campers can review what we have covered so far. π΄ Dream Cast: We learned βForever,β βI Know It's Today,β βDuloc,β and βTravel Songβ! We also got some scene work and music done as well. Continue getting off book, and practice lines at the same time as choreo and blocking. π’ Enchanted Cast: We learned more songs from Act 1 today! Please review the choreography videos at home.
π£ Mythical Cast: Mythical has finished all of Act 1! Please review choreography and songs at home. We cannot wait to start Act 2 tomorrow. β’ All casts: Listening to your songs in the car, in the shower, or anywhere else is a great way to memorize rhythms and notes outside of camp. β’ Review lines and lyrics. By Monday, July 20, campers should be off book, so please help them memorize at home. β’ Hydration is also very important. Please make sure your camper is drinking water at camp and at home. |
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ποΈ Tickets Are On Sale and Selling Fast!Tickets to our Shrek Jr. productions are on sale now and going quickly. All performances have assigned seats, so the earlier you buy, the better your seats. Confirm your camper's cast in HiSawyer before checkout.
π΄ Dream Cast β’ Fri 7/24 at 7:00 PM & Sat 7/25 at 7:00 PM π’ Enchanted Cast β’ Sat 7/25 at 1:00 PM & Sun 7/26 at 1:00 PM π£ Mythical Cast β’ Sat 7/25 at 4:00 PM & Sun 7/26 at 4:00 PM |
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π·οΈ Name BadgesIf your student has brought home a name badge, please check the back to confirm all emergency information is correct. If anything needs updating, please let us know right away. Please also make sure your student brings their badge to camp every day. |
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Tomorrow at Camp β’ Spirit DayThu 7/16 β’ Favorite Character Day Any fandom. Any genre. Maximum commitment appreciated! |
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β Director's CornerA few friendly reminders to help everything run smoothly: β’ The students are amazing! Practice at home to feel most prepared β’ Active listening and attentiveness help every rehearsal β’ Wear closed-toe shoes or jazz shoes for safety, no Crocs β’ Wear movement clothes, comfort is key for active days β’ By Monday, July 20, campers should be off book, so please help them memorize their lines and lyrics |
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π΅ Rehearsal Tracks & Digital ScriptPractice at home anytime. Vocal tracks are available so campers can rehearse songs, and dance videos will be added throughout camp so they can review choreography. Digital Script: we have gone digital this year. While we will have some paper copies, we encourage campers to keep the script on their device throughout camp. Campers without a device will be provided a paper script. |
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πͺΊ Health, Safety & Staying Connected | Katie Rivers is our Director of Health and Safety, now in her 12th year with Broadway Bound. For medication, allergies, or any wellbeing need, email info@novapa.org. |
Reaching us: text or call 571-571-2120 or email info@novapa.org during daytime business hours. Please route urgent matters through the office rather than contacting campers directly during the day. Daily photos go to our SmugMug gallery, and updates also come by email, social media, and the BAND app. Everything also lives on the Parent Info page. Need an answer right now? The Parent Info page has a built-in search feature and a live chat. For immediate assistance, use either one anytime. |
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ποΈ The Broadway Bound & NoVAPA Merch StoreShow your camp pride from the first day to closing night. Shop apparel, including our exclusive Drama Mama and Proud Papa parent tees ($30), at novapa.printful.me. |
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A Note From The Director π Keep That Energy Going! |
Thank you for helping your camper highlight those lines and review the choreography tonight. We cannot wait to see it all come together at rehearsal! |
Northern Virginia Performing Arts 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg, VA 20176 You are receiving this because your camper is enrolled in Broadway Bound Summer Camp. |
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