This is it, Players. One more week of practice and then we are off to show the county what talent we have.

We will have practice for everyone on Wednesday, April 27, focusing on scenes 5-10. Please have all your lines memorized, songs learned, and dances practiced. Make sure you have found the characterization for your part in HOOKED. The next practice will be on Friday, April 29 for everyone and we will review scenes 3-6, the opening number/Sandstorrm, and singers will practice with Ms. Burnop on last minute tips for success on stage.  Then it is off to the BIG STAGE on Monday, May 2 for many practices on stage and a dress rehearsal with photographer present. You will leave NES at 9:30 a.m. and return to NES at 5:30.    Tuesday, May 3 leave NES at 8:30 a.m. and stay until the show is over that evening.(showtime is 6:30), Wednesday, leave NES at 7:15 a.m. to get ready to perform at 9:30 for all your friends in Avery County. We will return to NES after a celebration of pizza for lunch in time for school dismissal.

Mr. Carver and I are very excited about what you all are capable of doing on stage and acting during the practices. Please take this time to prepare yourselves for long,busy days getting ready to rock the full house at Farthing Auditorium. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have this opportunity to showcase your talents to lots of people. Make the best of it. Please stay healthy, get rest, and get your homework and classwork caught up. We love you and are so proud of what you have accomplished this year with such a hard script and storyline.

Ms. Laurie and Ms. Carver!