Judging Day On 1st Nov 08

Hey Minions! I have a few announcements.

First of all, I'm sure you guys are aware of rehearsals this saturday. It is from 10am to 3pm.
Scene rehearsal is from 10am to 12pm. Dance rehearsal is from 12pm to 3pm.

Secondly, it's judging day this Saturday, 1st Nov 08. What does it mean?

*takes a moment for cynical laughter* MUA HA HA HA HA HA!

Minions! This is what's gonna happen.

You guys are going to learn the last part of the press release routine for 1 hour. You guys will be judged in the next hour, meaning from 1pm to 2pm.

We are picking 3 guys and 5 girls to dance for press release.

Criteria - It doesn't matter if you can't remember the steps well. What we're looking for is attitude and passion.

Cool? I'm sure.

Ponkies! Please be on time. Not forgetting appropriate attire. Please and Thanks.

As for tutorial videos, we won't be putting them up yet. Not now.

See you ponkies on Saturday.


*Sings* You can be my American Boyyyyyy...........


*Lex Luna Cryz Raphaela*

Freakum Dress & American Boy Video Uploaded

Hey Minions! I have uploaded the videos for freakum dress and american boy. The tutorial will be uploaded either by this weekend or next week. The tutting video is official.

The 'Freakum dress & American Boy' video is unofficial. It's to show you guys what to expect this saturday. Choreography is subjected to changes. So learn as much as you can and see you guys this coming saturday (25/10/08). Please arrive at 1130am. Remember what happens to late comers. Please come in appropriate attire as well. Please and Thanks.

Veoh: http://www.veoh.com/users/lexhei

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/cryzlexmi


Guys and girls. We really gotta pick it up. Time is something we don't have enough of. So please make full use of every minute and second.

Don't know? Ask? Still don't know? Pester us till you get it. Practice.

Think Larger than life

20 weeks have passed by ever since this production started on the 19th of March and look at how far we've all come.

Some of us may have never thought it possible that we would even be in this position. We constantly assume that what we already have is the best it's ever gonna get. But then something else comes along and we're reminded there's a world bigger than us and there's so much more we can do and achieve.

I believe that this is one of those things. So many opportunities lay open for you to grab yet many sit still not wanting to push beyond the effort they're showing. It's not about saying it but more of putting those words into action.

Just because you think you're not capable, doesn't mean the others around you feel the same way. Each and everyone of you needs to take a step back from your hectic schedule and your daily routines to simply reflect on where you're heading. Just a mere 5 minutes is more than enough for you to think about what you're doing.

Some of you'll may claim that you're perfectly happy with where you are, satisified with the way your life is being led but that's the problem...you're looking at the small picture. Do I have to remind you once again there's a whole world out there.

Some of you'll pretend that this is unimportant to you that you're doing a huge favour to me or the rest in the team by simply being present. You're wrong. You're doing a huge disservice to yourself if you think that. Each and everyone of us needs one another. If one falls, everyone falls.

Everything that you do or say reflects on yourself so everyone of you needs to think before you speak or act.

I truly treasure each and everyone of you in this company in the 'Arteen Furteens'. We have become family as Parmes has described very well. It would pain me to see anyone leave or get hurt. Each and everyone of our problems have become the team's problems.

Simply put, all the rambling I've done above is just to say that I want everyone to think beyond just themselves and consider the possibility that they're actually involved in something that may be more than they bargained for.

I hope I dont get Caught!

Hey all. Jet Here! This was a little sumtin sumtin i was working on for the past couple of hours. If it looks familiar, it is cos it's Oschool's Logo. I just borrowed it and jus edited it as i pleased and I ended up wit this. Thought you guys might like it.

IT IS TIME

hey guys other than my own profile i have never updated anything else on to the blog so yes the time is now ripe for the GREAT PARMES to log in an entry.

is it just me or is everyone in the musical starting to feel like family huh?? all of us spent more time with each other than our own families. we have fun but at the same time we do try to acheive perfection and excellence in the pursuit of betterment for the musical. i sincerely believe that the journey that we have voluntarily taken part in will not only affect us on a short-term basis but impact our lives in a very personal way that it would be hard to erase the memories and the feel-good emotions.

CinderElla has become everyone's little baby. it has become a constant source of inspiration in life and has given us a goal to aim towards. one part of me badly wants it to come to an end so that we will be able to see the joy in people's eyes when we perform it in front of them. however another part is dreading the day the curtain finally closes and the last performance has been put up....

well all of us know where we are heading towards. i know for a fact that everyone is utterly committed to the cause now all we need is HARDWORK i suppose... lol so gear up people!!!

i shall go off by emphasising on the fact that the feeling of family is in the air whenever everyone meets up. now that is the feeling that will never have an end to.

lol if the entry sounded a bit emo sry peeps... this is the moe sensitive side of parmes showing lol

with lots of kaka,

parmsy

Time for some appreciation from me

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Alright, here's what's in this post:
1) The rehearsal timetable for this Saturday
2) Information required from all CAST members
3) Information for CREW members
4) Lady D's heart felt words

Okay, so here begins my rather lengthy post....

1) The Rehearsal Timetable for this Saturday
10am- 11am: Rehearsal for the drama on Sunday
11am- 12pm: The whole of Act 1 and Act 2 (Yes, all the scenes)
12pm- 12.15pm: Break
12.15pm- 2.15pm: Dance Rehearsals

Now guys, as you may have noticed, the whole of Act 1 and Act 2 will be rehearsed this coming Saturday so EVERYONE HAS TO BE THERE. I WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY EXCUSES FOR THIS WEEKEND...UNLESS YOUR EXTREMELY ILL AND ARE HOSPITALISED. Seriously people, we need to run through this two acts thoroghly without ANY SINGLE PERSON MISSING. This has not been possible and I am tierd fof having to hear that one person can't make. Because if you don't realise, if one person can't come, the whole scene is affected and none of the other actors do their best. SO I WILL SEE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU THERE....

2) Information Required from All CAST Members
Okay peeps, I require each and everyone of you'll to come prepared to fill up a few forms:
- One requires you to let me know when are your exam periods up till March 21st and when you're holidays are.
- One requires you to fill up your personal particulars due to the fact that some of you'll have yet to fill it up
- One requires you to note down if you are free on Mondays and/or Thursdays from 6pm- 8pm
- One requires you to sign a form that states you are committing your time to the musical

There is a need to finalise all these data by this week so like I said....YOU HAVE TO TURN UP BECAUSE THERE IS ALOT TO BE GAINED AND ALOT TO BE LOST IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND THIS PARTICUALR REHEARSAL.

3) Information for Crew Members
Okay folks there will be a meeting for the entire crew from all departments this Saturday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. I would expect the Director of every department to be present as well as two or more members from each department to be sitting in. So department directors take note, please ensure you have 2 or more members sitting in. This is to ensure that most or all know what workload awaits them.

Meeting will be held at the conference room.

4) Lady D's Heartfelt Words
It has been a sight to behold when I logged on to the blog to find so many posts. And all were meaningful to read. First of all, dear Spider thank you for summarising the words of your mentors so well. I am sure that all have been somewhat stirred by your words as I have definitely been. It is good to see that you'll are motivating each other.

Yoga is another example of someone who constantly tries to push his fellow castmates. Thank you for wanting to urge the rest to reach for the best. I am truly touched to see the cast taking active actions to grow and it warms my heart to see you'll wanting to work harder.

Your dance department consisting of Prasad, Lex and Andrew, work more than you think they do as they take time of their equally busy schedules to choreograph and perfect the routine for the press release dance. But here is where we think they're workload ends. There are 10 songs in the musical of which 9 need dances. So as you can see, your dance director, assistant dance director and manager have alot on their plate.

Your music department consisting of Minlong, Prabs, Chun Leng, Dex, Lex and many other people you have yet to meet or even hear of are working double time to get the songs done. The process is a long and tiring one yet this dynamic team is constantly on the move. We owe it to them to work hard.

Your Wardrobe department consisting of Ain and a team of ten that is still growing, are responsible for over 200 different attires. All the way from sketching to labelling to the system designed to managing the attires, this team has so much on their hands. With a fashion show they have to organise, I seriously bow down to them.

Your Stage Department consisting of Nathan, Kwan and a hell lot of other people are working very hard with the Technical Department (consisting of Wong and his team) to translate the entire script into a techinical script.

The CAST, all my wonderful and amzing actors, actresses and dancers are also the pride and joy of the muscial. The crew and I have watched you'll grow and develop and I must say we are proud of you'll! It is hard work memorising the lines on top of the way you have to stand, speak, move and sit. And it doesn't end here. You guys have to memorise over 5 different dances and the lines to the songs.

Each and everyone has an important role to play. There is a bigger picture so never focus on a small aspect. You are part of something big so make it worth the rest of the people's time.


With Respect for all that you'll do, I'll see you guys on Saturday ( :

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the hey was me !! prasad heahea

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Hey guys whatz hangin..its me back again to irritate ure life..well..lolz..ok guys maybe we started off abit bad..in the dance ...well i gotta tell ya guys it was just to see how it goes for the first time..aites..anyway its my first time teaching so yea ..well everyone is learning i had a bad start lolz !! i am gonna get back..aites..this time ard..lets start fresh and lets boogie aites...lets take it to the floor....

Scott Storch Dance Tutorial Uploaded

Hey Ya'll! How's it going evil minions! Wooooot!

Alright let's get down to business.

I have uploaded the Scott Storch tutorial videos. PLEASEEEEEEEEE learn em' at home. If you want to download the video, you can do so from my veoh account. And if you have problems watching the videos on veoh, check em' out on my youtube account.

I want all of you to watch all the videos, even if it isn't your part. Visualize and learn the steps. Reason - So that you can help your friends, be it the guy or girl part. Unity people!

Veoh: http://www.veoh.com/users/lexhei

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/cryzlexmi


Prasad (Flow) will be leading you guys this coming saturday. You should know his style and speed of teaching by now. Anticipate it. Be positive.

For those of you who don't have the press release song yet, i've uploaded it onto yousendit.com. The link will expire in 7 days. Please try to download the song within 7 days starting from today. If you are unable to, send me an email letting me know, with your name attached and i'll send the file to you.

Link - http://www.yousendit.com/download/Y2o5d0VLV3I4aU5FQlE9PQ

I must say, I'm really happy that you guys are taking intiative. Thanks Isabelle, for motivating your fellow mates.

Once again, lemme remind you guys of the rules and regulations when you come for dance practice.

Inappropriate attire - $2
Inappropriate shoes - $2
Punctuality - 10 mins grace after which $1 for every minute

All of it will go to your chalet fund. Dance starts at 12pm. If your acting rehearsal eats up into the dance rehearsal, the same rules apply. We will start at 12:30pm in that circumstance.

Another thing. I told a few of you to let me know if your tired so that I won't go hard on you. I'm sorry but I take that back. Before you start hating on me, lemme tell you why.

People out there with pure passion, sacrifice their sleep and their social life for this musical.

Exhibit A - Lady D, your director

I don't care how tired you are, when your in the dance studio, your gonna give it your all. NO EXCUSES!

Excuses are pathways to being a failure.

C'mon minions! Keep your focus straight. Don't let it waver. It it does, we're gonna kick it back into place. Even then, we can't spoon feed you all the time. You gotta lift yourself up.

I'm done. I'll see you guys on saturday. Love you people.


*Lex Luna Cryz Rapahela*

Email: chrishono@hotmail.com

Random Nonsense

Hey guys!

I just read Spider's post and I have to agree 101%. Our musical's coming to life and if we want to make it a big hit (Its obviously gonna be a hit) we have to really focus hard on it.

And I have just found that on top of putting up a great show, we also have to compete with ANOTHER CINDERELLA MUSICAL DURING THE LATE JAN AND EARLY FEB PERIOD. i think you guys know the implications this will have on our musical. We'll discuss this some other time, but keep this in mind. Ok?

Some of the things we CAN do to improve are...

If we have any free time during school or while we're at home, we can read and memorize our lines, or practise our dance choreo. This way, when we come in for rehearsals, we are prepared and things can move along fairly well. If we are having any trouble with the dance choreo, call anyone of the others up and just ask if they can meet you and teach you the step. We will be more than willing to help.

To make things easier for our directors and dance instructors, we should implement a roster or appoint people among the cast to contact the others and ask if they are coming for rehearsals the next day.

The reason being that some of us forget to inform Saras that we are not coming and those that do turn up, find that they are one woman/man short and we have some trouble finding replacements.

Another thing that Nathan told us that day, (and i seem to fail at this terribly) is that we as actors should sit and watch our friends perform so that we can give tips and help them out. It's not just doing your own scene and then going off to do what you want. After we finish our scene, we can watch the next scene, or practise our lines for an upcoming scene.

We should also start recording our scenes and posting it up for us to see. This way, we can see where we go wrong and what we can do to improve. There is nothing better than looking at yourself perform and learning from it. Anyone own a camcorder?

And Saras. Could you post up the contact list for the cast? Im sorry about this but I'm having a hard time digging up the emails and numbers of the anti-littering cast to send the script. Sorry again!

Im sure if we follow this tips, we can get the work done efficiently while having fun too. :D



Anti-littering Skit

Ok! I have finished writing the script for the Anti-Littering script and I have the list of people who are acting in it. Here they are:

1. Ella
2. Eric
3. Bianca
4. Rhiana
5. Matt
6. OZ
7. Worm
8. Spider

I need to send the scripts to you guys but I DONT have the emails of the following people:

1. Martin
2. Nerissa
3. Igmal
4. Praveen
5. Isabelle
6. Ahmad

Send an email to the cinderella email and i'll send you guys the script.

For those who have it, read the script over the next couple days.

We are meeting upon Tue evening to run through the script and practise. The skit is this Sunday, so we are meeting up on the weedays just for this week. The next practise might be on Thurs. Ill confirm with you guys soon. Send me your emails asap! Thanks!


JET

ps: I've re-edited this post 4 times alrdy. LOL! I HAVE no life.

Our Baby

Hey Guys,
I haven't been tagging posting anything much lately, but i sure am following the blog. Its nice to see that our little talk yesterday got through to you guys. Hahaha. SpiDer thanks for being such a sweetheart by stepping forward to motivate your fellow actors and dancers. What Spider said previously is entirely true. We are all in this together guys. There is too much effort being put in by both the cast and crew for this. This musical is OUR baby. Always remember that.

When Lex, Andrew and I spoke to you guys about your level of descipline, i could see that you guys could feel the difficulties that we were facing. We need your support and dedication to work with guys. I know that means you have to sacrifice more time and effort, but like what Spider said, we're a family that means we suffer together the same way we enjoy together.

Lady D is woking her butt off for you guys, she may not show it outwardly, but do understand that she's focused on this production 24/7 ( the girl needs a life) constantly making sure that you guys get the most out of what you're doing. So are your Dance Instructors and music/vocal instructors. Lex and Andrew sweat WITH you guys during every rehersal, going over the steps again and again and again. Prasad's taking time off the fastlane to come down and help you guys anyway he can. Vinleon is balancing the music department's job with his NS duties. So are all the other departments. You guys have to respect that about them. The one and ONLY way you can show your gratitude is to put in 150% of your spirit into this production. You guys are extreamly talented and more super crazy! You guys have been the best and most fun people i've ever had to work with.. and i mean EVER!

I may not be able to come down for rehersals for some time from now due to my stupid NS training. Thats the reason i'm typing up this almost-emo entry.

Have fun guys, and look out for each other.
Feel free to call any of the senior crew members if you ever need help or advice in anything... including me.

Untill the next time i get to yell at your asses.. .

Lots of love and a little Sarcasm,
Naathan

WAZZUP FELLOW CREW MEMBERS...=D

hey guyz... today's rehearsal was alot of fun... i'm sure we learnt ALOT... yet i'm sure we as a crew gotta do sumthin abt wat nathan[stage manager], lex and andrew[choreographers] said at the end of the rehearsal... personally i felt the need to change ourselves, let it be abt the discipline matter, the passion for dance, etc, i think its time that we reflect on ourselves and take time to think abt the effort that our director and her team, the choreographers, music team and the rest of them are putting in... of course we do wanna look good when we are performing right?? well then we jolly well gotta do somethin abt it... okay guyz.. if u don think the changing of attitude isn't gonna help you in anyway, then at least do it for our director and the rest who are puttin in so much effort... i'm not tryin to be bossy or take charge here... i juz want all of us to move on as a TEAM... as said, we are very slow in catchin up... simple things like dance attire, scripts, punctuality, positive attitude, etc... we can do this without havin any1 tellin us... i'm nt pointing fingers at any1[even i 2gether wif ma bro were late 2day]... so yea... lets do thiz ppl... WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER... seriously.. i mean it... let's all make and effort... let's make our director and TEAM proud of us... see ya guyz nex week... tat will be my last week as i'll be having my O levels... i think after nex week, i'll be seeing ur'll only 3 saturdays l8er... we CAN do this, we MUST do this and i'm sure we WILL do this... remember - we are a family!! so let's help each other... LOVE ya guyz... God bless... CIAOZ... muackz... LOVEZ,

ISAbelle aka SpiDeR, SEXY *winks*

Saturday's Rehearsal (11/10/08)

Hey Ya'll! I'm posting this on behalf of Lady D.

Acting rehearsal is from 10am to 12pm
Dance rehearsal is from 12pm to 2pm

From 2pm onwards, there will be voice assesment. Meaning, your music director will be testing your vocals. EVERYONE of you HAVE TO prepare a song to sing. Come ready alright.

See you ponkies!


*Lex Luna Cryz Raphaela*

Scott Storch Full Uploaded

Hey dudes and dudettes. I have uploaded the full choreography to Scott Storch's Forever. I have yet to break it down step by step. I will do that this saturday.


Click on 'Flow Scott Storch (Full)'
http://www.veoh.com/users/lexhei


I want you guys to prepare yourselves. Listen to the song carefully. Take note of every beat, rhythm and melody. Feel it, don't think it.

And if you need the song to practice to, hit me up at my email add - chrishono@hotmail.com


See you guys on Saturday.

P.S: Remember to come in proper attire.


*Lex Luna Cryz Raphaela*

Videos From Dance Practice (04/10/08)

Hey Guys & Girls. I have uploaded the videos of your performance yesterday. Please take a look and analyse the videos. Understand your strengths and your weaknesses. Learn how to compliment each other. Cause that is what you will be doing on stage.

You guys have to dance as a singular unit. Every move has to be intricate, precise, on point and strong. We're taking it up a notch. No complaints. Only hardwork.

http://www.veoh.com/users/lexhei

Go watch em'.

For those of you who were unable to make it yesterday, I hope to see you guys soon.


*Lex Luna Cryz Raphaela*