You guys totally rocked it! I'm so very proud of you! No one missed a cue, everyone handled "improvisation" of lines with aplomb, lights and sound were great, and all the transitions were seamless. Okay, maybe not seamless if you count the feet of dead Polonius getting caught in the curtain as she was dragged off stage. But the audience loved it so it I wouldn't change it even if we could!

Keep that in mind for tomorrow: Perfection isn't what we're striving for. Our goal is to get the audience to respond. Whether it was laughter during the graveyard scene, gasps when the queen collapsed, or complete silence when Hamlet asked for the cup, you got a reaction tonight. The play's the thing by which I'll catch the conscious of the king. You really caught the audience tonight.

By the way, one person said, and I quote, "This is the best play at BC in all six years I've attended them." I also heard compliments on the costumes, the stage crew, the lighting and the sound effects. No one in our company was left un-complimented!

So, see you tomorrow at 5:00 PM and we'll knock their socks off again!

P.S. Thank you for the flowers! I love them and am putting them on my fireplace mantel so they're right in the middle of the living room.

Tomorrow is the big day! You all have been doing a fantastic job and I can't wait for your friends and families to see your show!

Here are the details about this weekend:

School Preview for 6th Grade
Friday, Nov. 1st
As soon as you arrive at school, check in with your 1st Period teacher and then come to the auditorium. I sent a list of your names to all the teachers so they know you'll be leaving class. We'll get into costumes and mics but no make-up. The preview itself starts at 10:00 AM.

Opening Night
Friday, Nov. 1st, call time at 5:00 PM
Doors open at 7:00 PM for the audience, curtain at 7:30 PM
Be sure to bring:

• Any costume pieces you're providing (dark pants, for example)
• Shoes appropriate to your costume -- mostly ones that are all black, brown or navy without a visible logo.
• Make-up for both boys and girls (powder, eye liner, brow pencil, blush and lipstick)
• Whatever you need to fix your hair or touch it up
• Something quiet to do backstage (book, coloring, knitting, etc.)
• A water bottle and a dry snack
• And don't forget to wear deodorant

Closing Night
Saturday, Nov. 2nd, call time at 5:00 PM
Doors open at 7:00 PM for the audience, curtain at 7:30 PM
Be sure to bring the same things you brought for Opening Night.

Set Strike & Pizza Party
Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 12:00 PM
After we take the set apart and put everything away, we'll celebrate our theatrical success with pizza.

​I'm so very proud of each and everyone one of you. You've worked hard the last six weeks and it shows. We're going to have a great time this weekend! 

See you in the morning...
Mrs. Knight