In Response to Popular Demand......

Well, I must say that I've had many requests and "I wish"-es from many of the boys in Club P.L.A.Y. that we could do something involving an "action scene" - something guy-ish.  So, in response to that, which I feel is long overdue, I have "tweaked" part of the script of Beauty IS a Beast to include some sword fighting action.  I really want to encourage all of the boys that despite the title and message of this upcoming play, there ARE main parts for boys, and it's not going to be completely "girly".
That said, I'll sign off with a reminder that we're having a fun/work day this Sunday, February 3rd from 12:30 - 2:00.  Then, for the kids who aren't involved in "The Queen Loves Coffee"  (acting or assisting) , our next event is on March 17th - the Auditions for Beauty IS a Beast.

Have a great week, and I hope to see you soon!

Tia

Club P.L.A.Y. Fun Day!

This coming Sunday, February 3, we're going to get together and have some fun (whether or not the groundhog sees his shadow)!

We're getting ready to start working on our little skit, "The Queen Loves Coffee"  written by Lauren Shepard.  In order to do this, we're going to paint a backdrop for the queen!  This is also going to help us out during VBS Kingdom Rock!  So, let's all get together in some old clothes (we have paint smocks at the church) and be artistic!  We're also going to play a game and put together some "blessing bags"!
There will be snacks as well!  Hope to see all of your smiling faces!!

"Miss Tia"

Making New Friends....??

Happy Monday everyone!  We had a little get-together for Club P.L.A.Y. yesterday to let everyone know the schedule and plans we have for the year.  We're going to take some longer breaks this year!
: )

We played some games and had some snacks, and the kids were able to see a little "commercial presentation" that I put together for the Club.  There is a link to it on our website, www.clubplayanacortes.webstarts.com

So you can take a look at it if you'd like to! I think it's time to let a few of the other churches out there know about Club P.L.A.Y.  and see if any other kids would like to join the group!  The auditions for the Spring Play (Beauty is a Beast) are March 17th, so my goal is to contact some churches and let them know about it  (there are 15 parts to fill in this play!)

One side theme I'd like to focus on for the club this year is friendships, so this is a good way to do that, inviting other kids to join.

We're not meeting on January 27th since there is a VBS meeting, but we're going to start working on the Coffee Bar commercial on February 3rd (Sunday) at 12:30, for everyone who is involved in acting or assisting with that project.

Thank you!  If anyone has any questions or anything seems a bit muddled, please feel free to let me know!

elliesauntie96@yahoo.com

New Year Re-Grouping

Okay, Kids!  : )
Let's all get together this Sunday, the 20th of January!  Club P.L.A.Y. is starting its second year, and we have some fun skits and plays ahead of us.  Just so we're "all on the same page", we're going to have a sort of party this Sunday at 12:30.  There will be snacks and I'll have New Year packets for everyone to take home.  The gathering will be after second service, downstairs in the youth room at the end of the hallway. I hope to see you there!

Acting Contest???

Hello out there!  I hope you're all feeling good about 2013 so far!

I've made plans for an "acting contest" for the kids, scheduled to start January 27th, but I'm not sure if any of the kids are interested.  And that's okay!  I would like to just get some definite yesses or no's to see if we should just skip this event and do something else... maybe an Easter skit?

So, if you could please, give me a little bit of feedback, that would be "stupendous"!
Thank you!!

Happy New Year!!

So, now it's 2013!  Something new to get used to!  I truly hope that all of you enjoyed the holidays!
I really just need to start my first post for the year by saying a big

THANK YOU!!!!

To everyone who participated in the plays last year, helped with sets or costumes, handing out programs, making food, setting up or cleaning up, helping kids learn lines, encouraging, and coming to see the shows!  You've made my first year as acting director a memorable one!

That all said, we're going to take things a bit slower in Club P.L.A.Y. this year (I know the kids seem to have limitless energy, but I know I don't!)  : )
So, here is a rundown of the schedule for the Club, with upcoming events.

January 6 - 20  -- "The Queen Loves Coffee"  commercial written by Lauren Shepard
    For this, I only need a few kids.  The ones who had been "cast" by Lauren early in December are:
    Lauren S. as the Queen  
   Joshua D. as the butler
    Alyssa D. as "Joe"
   and myself as the coffee bar worker

  I could use a few "stage hands" if kids want to help.  We're going to be filming this, not acting it out on stage.


The next big event will be our "Acting Competition" January 27th through March 3rd.
It will work sort of like American Idol, but with no eliminations.  This should be fun!! We'll have judges and prizes, etc.  I'm encouraging all the kids to come and "act up"!!

Then, on March 17th we'll have auditions for our Spring play, "Beauty is a Beast".  If you know that you can't be there on that Sunday, but your kids want to be in the play, please let me know so they can audition ahead of time.  :)

I will be providing everyone involved with a detailed calendar of Club PLAY events for the whole year, in their boxes at church or by email.  We are also taking the summer off this year, after VBS!!

Whew-  that's it for now!  Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing you all again!  Let's make this year at Club PLAY even better than last year!!   : )

Miss Tia (Director)