DATE OF SHOW: SUNDAY 4 TH MARCH VENUE: RILEY THEATRE INSIDE THE NORTHERN SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE (NSCD) ON CHAPELTOWN ROAD

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1 Show Information Updated 13 TH FEB 2018 Hayley Byrne DATE OF SHOW: SUNDAY 4 TH MARCH VENUE: RILEY THEATRE INSIDE THE NORTHERN SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE (NSCD) ON CHAPELTOWN ROAD There is no rehearsal for our infants. ARRIVAL & PICK UP TIMES ON THE DAY Please could you arrive in the foyer of the NSCD for sign in. It would be most helpful if your child could arrive in their first costume if in multiple things (or their only costume) with a dressing gown put over the top- this saves us getting them into their first outfit. They can then go home in their last outfit (if they have more than one dance) the less stuff on site- the less we are likely to lose property! If you re hiring a tutu, just pop something on that s easy to get dressed and undressed out of- and have pink tights already on (as the tutu will be there on the day and not handed out before). If your child is in multi-dances it would be really helpful to have everything for 1 dance in one 1 labelled bag- this way if your child is involved in a quick change it s easier for us to get the bits together that we need. So if they were in 4 dances- then 4 labelled bags clearly stating name and dance on the front of it. Gift bags or paper bags are quite good for this- the sort you can write on and are plain. 11am Show 1pm Show 3pm Show 5pm Show Arrive at please. Arrive at please. Arrive at please Arrive at please. Thanks for being eager- everyone loves an eager beaver but please please try not to arrive before the stated time as I need my staff in place and they will be NOT be ready for sign in and to get the students backstage. When you arrive at the theatre- sign in is sorted by alphabetical surname. As the school is massively split down for the above shows, students are in a studio together. We don t have a lot of people on site at all per show.

2 We access backstage via coded doors therefore they can t get out- the building is fully secure. Moreover, we have every child split down into small groups with teachers and licenced chaperones. Licenced chaperones, staff and helpers are all DBS checked. The licenced chaperones have gone through a rigorous procedure to be a chaperone (my goodness it s harder than becoming a nursery nurse or teacher with interviews and references and such like they have to go through with Leeds City Council!) and we have the privilege of 2 doctor parents on site all day, as well as a bundle of first aiders including Hayley, Vikki, Laura, Sophie Here are some questions that I would have as a parent if my child was doing the show.i hope I answer your silent thoughts here - and if your child has any anxieties about the day- perhaps you can settle them by explaining what will be happening. What will happen when we arrive? Sign in, you should have arrived in your first outfit. They will be bundles of helpers waiting for you. We also have our lovely older girls in the form of pals and they will take their hand and will escort each child with their chaperones to their changing space, help with any bags and such like. At this point- it will be BYE MUM AND DAD you can then have a coffee in the coffee area before the show starts. House doors open 20 mins before performance time for you to take your seats in the theatre. Whilst I am watching the show/when my child gets taken into a changing space? So, when your child gets backstage, we will lay out their costumes, make sure everyone/everything is organised to get started. We will split the children up into two halves of the room- the kids who are only in one dance will have more chance to play whereas the ones who are in numerous things- we have to be ready for you guys and make sure your things are in order so we can help to change them mid-show. When everyone is relaxed - we will be playing some games and have some fun competitions. No sooner it will be time for them to perform then they ll be back into the studio ready to be gathered up for collection. Collection of children- how where what when? Once the show is over the children will be escorted and brought back down to the foyer in small groups to sign them out and hand them over. This will be done in a calm and efficient manner, and we would appreciate your help to get everyone out safely. We understand everyone wants to leave ASAP but safety is our number 1 priority.

3 What happens if my child is upset backstage or becomes ill? In the unlikely event your child should become ill or inconsolably upset during the course of the show- we will not hesitate in putting out a tannoy announcement for you to meet us at reception. Remember- you re on site surely watching the show so it s not like you re leaving the building without them! Can I come backstage? No. We have quite literally a military operation going on and the more bodies that we have come back and forth- our tight procedure for safety is then put at risk. For this reasonno. We hope you understand and prefer us to be like this. How long are the shows? The shows approximately run for 45 mins. The longest show with the most numbers in is 55 minutes in length. TICKETS I believe all shows are nearly sold out- but there are tickets left for all at present.i have had several parents 'panic- ' me to say it's sold out as it looks this way onlinehowever... it's not... I have just had confirmation from the NSCD (Riley Theatre) that there's seats left for all shows. So if you find you cannot buy tickets online- please do ring the box office at the NSCD as there must be something wrong with their online ticketing provider. Any problems- i.e. you cannot get through to box office or having problems purchasing tickets- me and I will bring it to the attention of management at NSCD. COSTUMES Costumes have started to be handed out in class, and final bits and pieces will be handed out next week. This is a mammoth task! Please take time to check the list (shoe colours, socks, tights, crop tops etc) so that we don t have any issues on the day. Checklist is at the end of this letter. Also- if you have a balance remaining please pay up! PLEASE NOTE- HIRE TUTUS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY. You won t get these before- sorry! Thanks.

HAIR Two french plaits with centre parting. Bobbles on the end and white bow ribbons or bobbles.

If your hair is permanently braided and back off the face that is fine. Don t remove braids especially for the show. It will be fine.

MAKE-UP Girls Only- Red cheeks, blue eyeshadow, black side flicks, red lipstick. Make-up is a tricky subject- the strong stage lighting (and especially for the video recording) can blank out faces.

4 HAIR Two french plaits with centre parting. Bobbles on the end and white bow ribbons or bobbles. If you hair is so short, above the ear line and cannot be plaited in any shape or form- just simply clipping back or plaiting back the front area will be fine. If your hair is permanently braided and back off the face that is fine. Don t remove braids especially for the show. It will be fine. If you are unable to do this style then just pigtail plaits will be fine. We need the hairstyle flat for hats and such like which is hence why we steer away from the traditional bun! MAKE-UP Girls Only- Red cheeks, blue eyeshadow, black side flicks, red lipstick. Make-up is a tricky subject- the strong stage lighting (and especially for the video recording) can blank out faces. It s showtime, and dancers wear make-up- we re not going shopping or to the playground! I know there are many opinions that s fine do whatever you want. I m not going to get into a debate with you about it or tell you what to do- it s your child. I am just letting you know why. This is a picture of extreme stage make-up I don t expect it so full on but just to give you an idea. Plus- what little girl doesn t love a bit of lipstick time?!! If your child has eczema on the face, then please don t wear make-up- maybe a bit of red lipstick so they don t feel left out?

PROGRAMME There is a programme on sale on the day in the foyers of the theatre priced at 1. A nice keepsake. DVD There is a DVD of the show which will have the 5.

00 but will contain everything which is great news for siblings and multi-show-kids! DVD s can be pre purchased with Maureen at reception and also ordered on the day or a couple of days after.

We have DVD as sadly due to venue laws with regards to child protection and theatre rules there is no personal photography and video recording allowed in their auditoriums.

5 PROGRAMME There is a programme on sale on the day in the foyers of the theatre priced at 1. A nice keepsake. DVD There is a DVD of the show which will have the 5.30pm Carriageworks show on it, and also every single show of the Riley Theatre day. Videographers are VERY expensive and clearly we have 2 days work for him to do- as such are DVD s are priced at but will contain everything which is great news for siblings and multi-show-kids! DVD s can be pre purchased with Maureen at reception and also ordered on the day or a couple of days after. DVD s swiftly arrive a few weeks after for collection in class. Great memories to treasure. We have DVD as sadly due to venue laws with regards to child protection and theatre rules there is no personal photography and video recording allowed in their auditoriums. I am sure you are aware of this rule wherever you go theatre-wise! BUS/CAR/TAXI/PARKING Free parking in and around the venue. Bus stop outside NSCD. CHECKLIST FOR SHOWDAY LABEL EVERYTHING including shoes I say this every year- and still we have loads of people who lose things unlabelled. Any items unlabelled will be thrown away. Any labelled items will be brought with us and returned to the rightful owner. NO NUTS. We have children with nut allergies. 1. Medication (inhalers) etc 2. Spare underwear (if young?) 3. Your show costumes if in multi! 4. Some water/juice. No fizzy pop please.

6 5. Light snack for throughout if your child is a hungry beaver! ELASTICS, PROPS- AND OTHER COSTUME BITS AND PIECES. All general hats and wigs will need elastic attaching please. This includes the following dances- - Circus Clown Hats - Pirate Hats - Flinstone Cavegirl wigs - Addams Family wigs Costume Checklist It would be really helpful to have everything for 1 dance in one 1 labelled bag- this way if your child is involved in a quick change it s easier for us to get the bits together that we need. So if they are in 5 dances- then 5 labelled bags clearly stating name and dance on the front of it. Gift bags or paper take-away bags are quite good for this- the sort you can write on and are plain.

7 WHEN DOES THE CHILD ATTEND? MONDAY PRIMARY BALLET AT 5PM WITH SOPH MONDAY STREET MINIS AT 4.30PM WITH SOPH THURSDAY BALLET MINIS AT 4PM WITH HAYLEY THURSDAY BALLET PREPS AT 4PM WITH JOHANNA MONDAY BALLET PREPS AT 4PM WITH JOHANNA THURSDAY STREET MINIS AT 4.30PM WITH JOHANNA MONDAY PRIMARY TAP AT 5.30PM WITH SOPH MONDAY BALLET MINIS AT 4PM WITH HAYLEY 11AM SHOW PEOPLE 11AM PERFORMANCE FEED THE BIRDS WELCOME TO THE 60S CIRCUS MIX QUE SERA SERA LIFE S A HAPPY SONG FINDERS KEEPERS MIX PIRATES MOVE YOUR FEET TITANIC MEDLEY FLINTSTONES ANY DREAM WILL DO DISTURBIA THE GREATEST SHOWMAN COSTUME CHECKLIST- STUFF YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED OR ABOUT TO RECEIVE FROM US NB. HIRED TUTUS WILL BE AVAIL ON THE DAY BROWN TUTU BROWN BOW BOYS- BROWN BOW TIE, BROWN CUMMERBUND CLOWN OUTFIT AND HAT (NEEDS ELASTIC) HOT PINK TUTU GOLD TIARA FLO GREEN TUTU AND BOW PIRATE OUTFIT WITH HATS (NEEDS ELASTIC) PINK TUTU, TURQ LEOTARD, POPPY WIG, LEGWARMERS CAVEGIRL/BOY OUTIFT. WIG WILL NEED ELASTIC. RAINBOW BOW, TUTU. BOYS- RAINBOW WAISTCOAT AND BOWTIE WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE YOURSELF. BLACK HOSE, WHITE SHIRT, BLACK BALLET SHOES, WHITE ANKLE SOCKS BARE FEET PINK TIGHTS. BOYS- BLACK BALLET SHOES. WHITE SOCK. BARE FEET NO TIGHTS BLACK ANKLE SOCKS WITH BLACK TAP SHOES OWN BLACK TROUSERS, WHITE SHIRT, BLACK BALLET SHOES

8 1PM SHOW PEOPLE WHEN DOES THE CHILD ATTEND? MUSICAL THEATRE MINIS AT 10.30AM WITH HAYLEY BALLET MINIS AT 9AM WITH HAYLEY FRIDAY BALLET MINIS AT 4PM WITH SOPH BALLET MINIS AT 11AM WITH HAYLEY TAP MINIS AT 9.30AM WITH HAYLEY STREET MINIS AT 10AM WITH HAYLEY 1PM PERFORMANCE WELCOME TO THE 60S SPACE FINDERS KEEPERS MIX QUE SERA SERA CINDERELLA TITANIC MEDLEY ANY DREAM WILL DO HUSHABY MOUNTAIN LET THERE BE LOVE DISTURBIA MOVE YOUR FEET THE GREATEST SHOWMAN COSTUME CHECKLIST- STUFF YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED OR ABOUT TO RECEIVE FROM US NB. HIRED TUTUS WILL BE AVAIL ON THE DAY SILVER BOILER SUIT, SILVER HEADBAND HOT PINK TUT GOLD TIARA BLUE TUTU SILVER BLUE TIARA RAINBOW BOW, TUTU. RED SEQUIN SHORTS. WHITE HEART TOP. RED HEADBAND PINK TUTU, TURQ LEOTARD, POPPY WIG, LEGWARMERS BOYS- TURQ TROLL WIG, TUR TOP, TURQ SHORTS WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE YOURSELF. BLACK SCHOOL PUMPS WITH BLACK SOCKS PINK BALLET TIGHT PINK BALLET TIGHT WHITE ANKLE SOCKS (FRILLY) BLACK TAP SHOES. BARE FEET NO TIGHTS BARE FEET

9 3PM SHOW PEOPLE WHEN DOES THE CHILD ATTEND? LAURAS MUSICAL THEATRE AT 1030 LAURAS TAP AT 930AM LAURA BALLET AT 11AM LAURA BALLET AT 9AM LAURAS TAP AT 1130AM LAURAS STREET AT 10AM 3 PM PERFORMANCE WELCOME TO THE 60S SHREK FINDERS KEEPERS MIX ENTRY OF THE GLADIATORS FEED THE BIRDS TITANIC MEDLEY TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS HUSHABY MOUNTAIN ADDAMS FAMILY DISTURBIA SPACE THE GREATEST SHOWMAN COSTUME CHECKLIST- STUFF YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED OR ABOUT TO RECEIVE FROM US NB. HIRED TUTUS WILL BE AVAIL ON THE DAY GIRLS- GREEN DRESS, LEGWARMERS, BOW BOYS- GREEN WAISTCOAT AND BOW TIE CLOWN OUTFIT AND HAT (NEEDS ELASTIC) BROWN TUTU BROWN BOW HOT PINK TUT GOLD TIARA WEDNESDAY WIG (NEEDS ELASTIC) SPOOKY DRESS SILVER BOILER SUIT. GIRLS SILVER HEADBAND WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE YOURSELF. BARE FEET BLACK TROUSERS AND WHITE SHIRT WHITE SOCKS, BLACK TAP SHOES. PINK BALLET TIGHT BLACK TIGHTS AND BLACK TAP SHOES BARE FEET

10 WHEN DOES THE CHILD ATTEND?. SOPHIE. STREET AT 10AM. SOPHIE. TAP AT 11.30AM. SOPHIE. BALLET AT 9AM. SOPHIE. BALLET AT 11AM.. SOPHIE. TAP AT 9.30AM. SOPHIE. MUSICAL THEATRE AT 10.30AM 5 PM PERFORMANCE WELCOME TO THE 60S SALUTE MIX FINDERS KEEPERS MIX 5PM SHOW PEOPLE COSTUME CHECKLIST- STUFF YOU SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED OR ABOUT TO RECEIVE FROM US NB. HIRED TUTUS WILL BE AVAIL ON THE DAY GIRLS- BLACK TUTU, CAMO T-SHIRT, GREEN LEGWARMERS, GREEN BOW BOYS- CAMO T-SHIRT. HAT. CAMO WRIST BANDS. FLINTSTONES CAVEGIRL/BOY OUTIFT. WIG WILL NEED ELASTIC. A THOUSAND YEARS TITANIC MEDLEY FEED THE BIRDS HUSHABY MOUNTAIN DANCE WITH ME TONIGHT MINT GREEN TUTU WITH BOW BROWN TUTU BROWN BOW TURQ FRILL BUM LEOTARD. HEADBAND. LEGWARMERS DISTURBIA BURGUNDY LEOTARD. GRASS SKIRT. LEI. FLOWER MOANA HEADPIECE. SCARF. (BOYS HAWAAIN SHIRT, SHORTS, LEI) THE GREATEST SHOWMAN WHAT YOU NEED TO PROVIDE YOURSELF. BARE FEET. BLACK FULL LENGTH LEGGINGS. BLACK SCHOOL PUMPS. BLACK JOGGERS AND BLACK PUMPS. BLACK ANKLE SOCKS WITH BLACK TAP SHOES BLACK TAP SHOES. TOAST SHIMMER TIGHTS. BARE FEET.

Students should leave costumes on site over night- however any valuables we advise to take home.

Students should leave costumes on site over night- however any valuables we advise to take home. Show Information Updated 13 th Feb 2018 Hayley Byrne DATE OF SHOW: SATURDAY 3 rd MARCH VENUE: CARRIAGEWORKS THEATRE (CW) JUNIORS- TEENS- ADULTS ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF CHAPERONES AND KIDS Friday Night 2