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FOUNDERS CHUCK FEINSTEIN ANN FEINSTEIN
DIRECTORS ANN FEINSTEIN LARRY BARTH HOWARD FEINSTEIN LISA IMPOCO DENA FEINSTEIN LOU BOCCIA
Dear Parents & Guardians, Congratulations!! Your child has auditioned for and received a part in our Kenwal Players’ production of “Bye Bye Birdie”. Differing from years past, the show will be presented on Thursday evening, July 27th at 8:00pm at
Carlyle at the Palace at 1600 Round Swamp Road, Plainview, NY 11803. VERY IMPORTANT: There will be two full dress rehearsals at camp, Thursday morning and afternoon, for our fellow campers to see. All cast members should bring their costume to camp Thursday morning, in a bag with their name on it. They will then bring them home at the end of the day and should wear them to the Carlyle for the evening performance.
COSTUMES **All main characters will be spoken with separately regarding their costumes.**
*Please note: no one should be wearing flip flops or sandals, there should NOT be any words, name brands, sports teams, etc. on any costumes and everyone’s costumes should look as close to the 1950s time period as possible.* “Telephone Hour”: These characters are in our first group number and are busy gossiping about Hugo and Kim who are now going steady! Please see the separate note sent home with each child informing them of their individual costume needs. All GIRLS should wear jazz shoes, dance shoes, ballet flats or a slight heel (please be aware that they will need to dance in them) OR they can wear white or solid colored sneakers that resemble Keds, Converse or a 1950’s sneaker. BOYS should wear dark dress shoes or solid colored sneakers that resemble Keds, Converse or a 1950’s sneaker (No modern styles, Nike swooshes, light up shoes, etc.) “Put on a Happy Face”: These teens are part of the New York Conrad Birdie fan club and are seeing Conrad off at the train station. They should wear the Conrad Birdie fan uniform – a blue skirt (poodle skirt or poofy with crinoline would be great!) and a white blouse/top (not a t-shirt please). They should wear jazz shoes, dance shoes, ballet flats or a slight heel (please be aware that they will need to dance in them) OR they can wear white or solid colored sneakers that resemble Keds, Converse or a 1950’s sneaker. (No modern styles, Nike swooshes, light up shoes, etc.) **PLEASE NOTE: These ladies are also in “Healthy Normal American Boy” but do NOT need a separate costume for that number.** “Healthy, Normal American Boy”: These Birdie fans are in Penn Station to say goodbye to Conrad Birdie before he boards the train. These girls should wear a bright colored blouse or top (no black, navy, etc.) with EITHER a bright skirt (poodle skirt or poofy with crinoline would be great!) OR bright colored pedal pushers/capri pants. They can wear jazz shoes, dance shoes, ballet flats or a slight heel (please be aware that they will need to dance in them) OR white or solid colored sneakers that resemble Keds, Converse or a 1950’s sneaker as much as possible (No modern styles, Nike swooshes, light up shoes, etc.) PLEASE SEE FIGURE 1 FOR REFERENCE PHOTOS ON THE NEXT PAGE! “Honestly Sincere”: When Conrad arrives in Sweet Apple, his fans are there to welcome him and listen to him sing! GIRLS should wear a bright colored blouse or top (no black, navy, etc.) with EITHER a skirt (poodle skirt or poofy with crinoline would be great!) OR bright colored pedal pushers/capri pants. They can wear jazz shoes, dance shoes, ballet flats OR white or solid colored sneakers that resemble Keds, Converse or a 1950’s sneaker as much as possible (no modern styles, Nike swooshes, light up shoes, etc.) BOYS should wear a short sleeve collared/polo shirt and dark pants or khakis (no blue jeans please!) If possible, they can add a cardigan, sweater vest or zip up sweater to add that extra ‘50s feel! They should wear dark shoes or solid colored sneakers that resemble Keds, Converse or a 1950’s sneaker (No modern styles, Nike swooshes, light up shoes, etc.) PLEASE SEE FIGURES 1 & 3 FOR REFERENCE PHOTOS ON THE NEXT PAGE! “A Lot of Livin’ to Do”: Conrad Birdie is having one last night out on the town before he has to leave for the Army and he’s taking the Sweet Apple teens out for the night! These girls should wear a bright colored blouse or top (no black, navy, etc.) with EITHER a skirt (poodle skirt or poofy with crinoline would be great!) OR bright colored pedal pushers/capri pants. They can wear jazz shoes, dance shoes, ballet flats OR white or solid colored sneakers that resemble Keds, Converse or a 1950’s sneaker as much as possible (No modern styles, Nike swooshes, light up shoes, etc.) PLEASE SEE FIGURE 1 FOR REFERENCE PHOTOS ON THE NEXT PAGE! “Kids” and “Kids-Reprise”: When their children run off with Conrad, our parents lament about how their kids just don’t listen! Please see the separate note sent home with each child informing them of their individual costume needs. GIRLS should wear jazz shoes, dance shoes, ballet flats or a slight heel (please be aware that they will need to dance in them). BOYS should wear dark dress shoes. PLEASE TURN OVER – CONTINUED ON BACK!!
MAKE-UP Before sending your child to the Carlyle at the Palace, we recommend that you help them apply some basic stage makeup, which would include light eyeliner and skin-tone foundation. This will keep their faces from being washed out by the lights on stage. Any other character makeup will be provided and applied by us at the venue; if the character requires it.
HAIR/ACCESSORIES Hair in the ‘50s was VERY conservative in smaller towns but it was also a time to experiment! BOYS can use hair gel or hair spray to create a side part (think Johnny Carson in 1955) or a long pompadour (think Elvis, James Dean, or The Everly Brothers in 1958). GIRLS playing parents can wear their hair in an updo or down with curls (think Betty Grable or Rita Hayworth). They may also wear appropriate jewelry (pearl necklace, etc.) or hair accessories. Girls playing teens can wear their hair down with a bright colored cloth head band or in a ponytail with a scarf or bow. In addition to in their hair, teen girls can also have a chiffon scarf tied around their neck. PLEASE SEE FIGURES 2, 4, & 5 FOR REFERENCE PHOTOS ON THE NEXT PAGE!
Arrival time for cast members at the Carlyle: CHARACTERS WITH BODY MICS: 6:30pm (If they have a body mic, they will be told at rehearsal.) ALL OTHER PRINCIPALS: 6:45 pm. (Named characters, soloists, etc.) ALL OTHERS: 7:00 pm. (Ensemble including “Telephone Hour”, “Healthy, Normal American Boy”, “Honestly Sincere”, “A Lot of Livin’ to Do”, “Kids”, etc.)
Our performance is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CAST MEMBER ARRIVE ON TIME FOR PROPER PREPARATION. Once again, our production will be held at Carlyle of the Palace at 1600 Round Swamp Road, Plainview, NY 11803 on Thursday, July 27th. While you await our performance, there will be live entertainment and a dinner buffet starting at 7:00pm. **Due to limited seating capacity, we regret that children under the age of 6 will not be admitted.** We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, July 27th for another memorable performance by our talented Kenwal Players! We thank you again for all your cooperation and support. Sincerely, Deidre Cutler & Anthony Licari, Drama Directors __________________________________________________________________________________________ TEEN GIRLS FIGURE 1 TEEN GIRL HAIR FIGURE 2
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TEEN BOYS HAIR FIGURE 4
FEMALE PARENTS HAIR FIGURE 5
