Call For Assistance with "Phantom of the Opera"

This extraordinary email arrived recently - it's a call for help from the fine folks at Capital High School. Apparently the theatre department has been honored with an offer to be one of the first in the country to stage a "School Edition" version of The Phantom of the Opera. It's similar to they way they've made Les Miserables: the School Edition available to schools and children's theatres around the country.

It's a huge undertaking in every way - needing a huge set, intricate costumes, props, etc. - so they've put out this message:

Capital High School's Performing Arts Department was asked to stage The Phantom of the Opera and, of course, we accepted! HOWEVER, our technical department is currently a bit small and we need both building assistance and running assistance and would appreciate any you would be willing to give. We have nothing to offer for your time and effort but the appreciation of our departments, a place in the program, and my personal enduring gratitude! If you know ANYONE trustworthy who you think might be interested PLEASE forward this along with my email contact information!

ALL DATES ARE IN APRIL AND MAY OF 2008

AFTER SCHOOL BUILD CALLS:

April 5 - 6 from 10am - 3pm

Apirl 13 from 10am - 3pm

April 19 - 20 from 10am - 3pm


SHOW CALLS (could change times by a 1/2 hour either way)

Need spot operators, stage crew, rigging, etc.

COULD REALLY USE A GREAT SOUND PERSON!

April 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 from 3:00 - 7:00 = TECH

April 28, 29 from 3:00 - 7:00 = TECH

April 30: Day Show for Middle Schools during school time (aprox. 7:30am call)

May 1: Day Show for Middle Schools during school time (aprox. 7:30am call)

May 1: Evening Show at 7:00 pm with 5pm call

May 2: Day Show for Middle Schools during school time (aprox. 7:30am call)

May 2: Evening Show at 7:00 pm with 5pm call

May 3: Evening Show at 7:00 pm with 5pm call

May 4: Matinee Show at 2:30 pm with minimum 12:30pm call

So if you'd like to be part of this historic effort, give them a call and sign up - it'll be a lot of work, but also a lot of fun!