Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Crazy For You Cast Picture

Here is a high resolution picture of the cast for this year's production of "CRAZY FOR YOU". Feel free to download and print your own copy.

Performances run this Friday to Saturday (June 25-26, 2009). Saturday's almost full! Call now for tickets. $15 each.

See MORE pictures from out production on the RJC website HERE.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Dress Rehearsals

Here are some pictures from our Sunday dress rehearsal. The stage still needs some finishing and the costumes aren't quite all ready yet, but 'the look' is beginning to emerge!

The cowboys try to figure out what to do with the "big bass fiddle".


Bobby Child introduces his New York "girlfriends" to the town of Deadrock, Nevada.


Bobby Child collapses upon entering the town after walking for an hour through the desert (from the train station.)

Friday, June 19, 2009

PRODUCTION WEEK!

The final push is on to the public performances of "Crazy For You".

Jill Olfert sings her big number "Someone to watch over me" while two young spectators look on.

The cast is working hard this weekend putting the final dramatic touches on the play. The lights are up, the set is just needing finishing detail, the mics are working, and the costumes and make up are the next step.

Coby Friesen addresses the cowboys of Deadrock, Nevada.
This weekend is the big rehearsal weekend with intense practices on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon & evening.

One week until the show opens! Get your tickets now by calling 306.232.4222!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Crazy For You Rehearsals - Week 4

The cast spent a long afternoon and evening on Sunday choreographing the last of the big numbers.
Here, Jacqueline Romanoff and Karalee Kuny show the steps to Coby Friesen & Jill Olfert.

The chorus run a chair routine in "Stiff Upper Lip".

Jacqueline and Karalee watch the progress.

TWO WEEKS LEFT! A lot of work is left to be done, but the excitement is growing!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

RJC releases year-end CD

The annual CD of choir highlights from the past year has been sent to duplication, and can be purchased at the school office.
They will be distributed during exam week and available in the lobby during the Spring Musical performances.

This year's compilation includes songs performed by Concert Choir, Women's Chorus and Chorale, and spans performances from September to May. The featured cover art is by Grade 11 student Callahan Collier.

You can hear samples of the cd on the RJC website HERE.

This a limited-run CD for archival purposes (only 150 CDs will be pressed). Cost is $20 per CD. Call 306.232.4222 to place your order (have a credit card number handy) or bring in a cheque (payable to "RJC CHOIRS")

Friday, June 5, 2009

Provinical Music Festival

Coby Friesen (grade 12) and Rachel Klaassen (grade 11) are representing the local music festival at the provincial competitions this weekend in Regina.

Good luck!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Crazy For You Rehearsal Update (video)

Rehearsals for the June 26-27 showing of "Crazy For You" have been going well. Jacqueline Romanoff from Studio One Dance in Saskatoon has been choreographing some of our heavier dance numbers.

The cast gathers around Jacqueline Romanoff for a quick photo.

Jacqueline shows a few steps to Carissa Brockman.

Rachel Stock and Katie McLellan take a knee during a short break.

Jacqueline works with the cowboys.

Cowboys got attitude!

Carissa Brockman and Eric Lo drill a short dance solo routine.



Tickets are going well, many good seats are still available. Call now! 306.232.4222 to reserve your seat.

Performance dates June 26-27, 2009 7:30 pm. Tickets $15 all seats reserved. VISA and Mastercard are accepted.