Thanks to the Greenes' family friend, this is a link to some excellent shots of the show.
I'm told you are welcome to download any that you like. Enjoy!
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Open Letter from Mr. Meece to Cast, Crew, Production Team and Volunteers
To the Cast, Crew, Orchestra, Production Team and Volunteers of Les Misérables:
The sound you hear throughout all three of our school’s buildings, and in the community, is the “buzz” created by Newark Charter School’s incredible performances of Les Misérables!
I’m a “fan” of theatre at all levels. Over the years I have probably attended more than 70 high school theatrical productions. In my opinion, and it’s not even close, the finest production I have ever seen is your outstanding performance of Les Mis.
The first thing that stands out is the depth of talent. Some of the cast members have blown me away for years with their singing and acting, which have soared to new levels this year. Equally impressive are the new voices and the voices that have matured so much. What’s really exciting is that there are many young students in the company of Les Mis, and in our Intermediate School productions, who have NCS theatre “stardom” in their near future.
The flawlessness of the performances proved that all the hard work and discipline of countless rehearsals paid off. The dramatic acting, from comic to tragic, connected on an emotional level with the audiences. I saw audience members sitting near me (even some dads!) with tears in their eyes at times. At other times, we were roused to where we felt like jumping on stage with you to “join in your crusade.”
The technical aspects of the show -- from lighting and sound to sets and props -- were most impressive for a high school production. The costumes were just perfect. Our Production Team, along with parent and student volunteers, deserves a round of applause. The work of our directors, choreographers, designers and builders was amazing. If one of us ever wins the lottery, an excellent use of the windfall would be to buy NCS a dedicated theatre with permanent seating to match the high quality of those who perform on its stage.
And then there was the music – so critical to the success of a show like Les Mis. Our orchestra, an incredible mix of students in band and orchestra, as well as professional musicians, performed magnificently. Wow!
Finally, a word to our seniors, most of whom who have graced our NCS stages since they were in middle school. Thank you for pioneering our plays and for setting the bar high for theatre at NCS. From Into the Woods and Castaways to Fiddler on the Roof and Beauty and the Beast – and to your magnum opus, Les Misérables, you have entertained us, you have inspired us, and you have made us very proud.
On behalf of our amazingly talented Director/Producer, Ms. Slease, and the entire NCS faculty and staff, please accept my heartfelt Bravo!
Gregory Meece
School Director
The sound you hear throughout all three of our school’s buildings, and in the community, is the “buzz” created by Newark Charter School’s incredible performances of Les Misérables!
I’m a “fan” of theatre at all levels. Over the years I have probably attended more than 70 high school theatrical productions. In my opinion, and it’s not even close, the finest production I have ever seen is your outstanding performance of Les Mis.
The first thing that stands out is the depth of talent. Some of the cast members have blown me away for years with their singing and acting, which have soared to new levels this year. Equally impressive are the new voices and the voices that have matured so much. What’s really exciting is that there are many young students in the company of Les Mis, and in our Intermediate School productions, who have NCS theatre “stardom” in their near future.
The flawlessness of the performances proved that all the hard work and discipline of countless rehearsals paid off. The dramatic acting, from comic to tragic, connected on an emotional level with the audiences. I saw audience members sitting near me (even some dads!) with tears in their eyes at times. At other times, we were roused to where we felt like jumping on stage with you to “join in your crusade.”
The technical aspects of the show -- from lighting and sound to sets and props -- were most impressive for a high school production. The costumes were just perfect. Our Production Team, along with parent and student volunteers, deserves a round of applause. The work of our directors, choreographers, designers and builders was amazing. If one of us ever wins the lottery, an excellent use of the windfall would be to buy NCS a dedicated theatre with permanent seating to match the high quality of those who perform on its stage.
And then there was the music – so critical to the success of a show like Les Mis. Our orchestra, an incredible mix of students in band and orchestra, as well as professional musicians, performed magnificently. Wow!
Finally, a word to our seniors, most of whom who have graced our NCS stages since they were in middle school. Thank you for pioneering our plays and for setting the bar high for theatre at NCS. From Into the Woods and Castaways to Fiddler on the Roof and Beauty and the Beast – and to your magnum opus, Les Misérables, you have entertained us, you have inspired us, and you have made us very proud.
On behalf of our amazingly talented Director/Producer, Ms. Slease, and the entire NCS faculty and staff, please accept my heartfelt Bravo!
Gregory Meece
School Director
Saturday, February 11, 2017
SET STRIKE and CAST PARTY
It's hard to believe, but we are only hours away from finishing this production.
Please take a moment and review what needs to be accomplished BEFORE we have our CAST PARTY. Also, parents, please consider HELPING DURING the CAST PARTY. Please bring a DRILL if you own one and can help dismantle large set pieces during the party.
TO DO BEFORE the PARTY - PARENT/FAMILY HELP NEEDED:
SCRIPTS - if you have not returned your scripts, please do so in the chorus room BEFORE the performance tonight. There is a $25 fee for any lost scripts.
All CAFETORIUM CHAIRS must be returned to racks EXCEPT those set up for CHURCH tomorrow night. We will defer to our custodial staff on how to help them arrange the chairs properly.
ORCHESTRA CHAIRS, STANDS, LIGHTS, etc. broken down and put away.
All SPIKE TAPE must be removed from stage floor.
LIGHTS and SOUND equipment will be struck by our ElectroSound Engineers and student crew.
All SCAFFOLDING must but broken down and stacked neatly outside the building in the back to be returned to Home Depot tomorrow. (Please see or contact Mrs. DeLuca if you can help with this.)
All COSTUMES must be returned or stored as per Mrs. Henker's separate email.
All PROPS or FURNITURE you loaned us must be retrieved TONIGHT. They will be laid out on the stage. Anything left after tonight will either be kept if usable or disposed of.
PROP WEAPONS and FLAG - Ms. Slease will be sorting to return to Sanford School, DAST and others. The guns are labeled accordingly.
COSTUME ROOM and ALL HALLWAYS, BATHROOMS, etc. must be cleaned up.
Once students have finished their clean up, the CAST PARTY will take place in the lobby area outside the school store.
TO DO DURING THE PARTY - PARENT HELP NEEDED:
Large set pieces will need to be broken down. If you have a DRILL or other helpful tools, please bring them. Tom Way will be there to lead in this effort. Thank you for your help. We are hoping to get the majority of this accomplished during the party.
We sincerely hope this production has been as wonderful for you as it has been for us. Thank you very much for being a part of this amazing show.
All the best,
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
SCHEDULE REMINDER - PLEASE READ
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - CALL TIME is 5:00pm.
Students should GO HOME and return at 5:00pm - with make up on; also please be well hydrated and fed.
IF this is not possible, please REPLY to this email ASAP.
End time on Monday is 9:00pm (with the possibility if being finished a bit sooner if clean up happens quickly)
End time for Tuesday is tentatively 9:00 but may be shortened. TBD
End time for Wednesday is tentatively 10:30 but may be shortened. TBD
There is NO rehearsal on Thursday.
CALL TIMES for evening SHOWS:
FIGHT CALL: 5:00pm (Pat & Ben S; Tyler & Caroline, Brooke & Caroline)
ALL OTHER CAST & CREW CALL: 5:30pm
CALL TIME for Matinee SHOW:
FIGHT CALL: 11:00am (Pat & Ben S; Tyler & Caroline, Brooke & Caroline)
ALL OTHER CAST & CREW CALL: 11:30am
Wed., Feb 8 BRUSH UP REHEARSAL 2:30-5:30 ALL CAST and CREW
Cast Party and Set Strike: Sat., Feb. 11 from 10:30-11:30pm
Thank you for your flexibility and support.
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