March 2014 Dear Parents and Guardians, It is an exciting time here in Red Hill’s Performing Arts & Music Department! We’ve begun casting and practicing for our Spring Sing! This year, Middle School will be performing two separate dramatic performances that take a look at the Easter story in a new and exciting way. These plays, The Verdict & The Case of the Empty Tomb will take place on Tuesday, May 6th at 6:30pm. Each of your children has been cast into a specific role that requires both memorization of lines, as well as a costume. Listed on the next page of this letter are the costume requirements for each child. While costumes are the responsibility of both the students and parents, we will provide for items if you feel you cannot purchase and/or find a costume article. Please have these items sent in with your child no later than Thursday, April 17th, as these materials will be needed in class. Having these costumes available for the week of April 14th will be a factor in your child’s grade for performing arts that week. We truly appreciate all of your support, as do your children. Not everyone can perform dramatic pieces in front of a live audience, and I am already so proud of them. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via email at setchandy@redhillschool.org if you have any questions or concerns regarding costumes for your child. Here’s to another SPECTACULAR performance! Best, Samantha Etchandy Performing Arts Director Costume Requirements for The Verdict Electrician & Caiaphas- Ethan White button down & black pants (Caiaphas outfit will be provided by the school) Prologue & Jury 1-Tori Either button down & skirt or preferably a dress Prologue & Voice- Bethany Either button down & skirt or preferably a dress Woman & Jury 3- Savannah Either button down & skirt or preferably a dress Clerk- Tatum White button down shirt with black skirt, with black jacket or blazer, black shoes. Defense Attorney 2- Alison Button down & skirt or dress (think Business Woman) Adam- Judas Brown shirt & black pants (Judas outfit will be provided by the school) Defense Attorney 1- Amanda Button down & skirt or dress (think Business Woman) Counsel for the Defense- Jordan Button down & skirt or dress (think Business Woman) Amanda Schuler- The General White button down shirt with straight black pencil skirt, with black blazer, black shoes. Aurielle- Judas’ Wife White shirt & black pants (Judas’ wife outfit will be provided by the school) Costume Requirements for The Case of the Empty Tomb Alex D.- Mason Perry Business Suit and tie (preferable with jacket) Rachelle- BJ Fetch Her Plain top, black pants, windbreaker or raincoat (character carries a fishing pole, will be provided by the school) Devin- Sam Shovel Plain shirt, black pants, raincoat (character wears plaid hat, will be provided by the school) Tisha- Nancy Dreary 1950’s clothing (this could mean a dress that “poofs” out, or a pencil skit and button down.), Hair must be worn with thick white headband. Katilain- Dr. What’s Wrong White button down shirt with black skirt, with black jacket or blazer, black shoes, think Business Woman Attire Thomas Parker- Sherkey Homely Brown plain shirt, black pants (plaid poncho and detectives hat will be provided by the school)