Open Forum

I would love to get feedback from anyone who has directed Amalie.  Was your ensemble happy with their part, did your students enjoy it?  Audience

------------------------------
Melinda Carlson
Music/Theater Director
VCHS

Edwards, CO
------------------------------

I cannot recommend this musical strongly enough.  It was one of the most beautiful, fun, and fulfilling musical theatre experiences for myself and my students.  It is a lovely way to tell a relatable story. I miss the show and the cast almost daily.  I hope you do the play.  I am trying to attach photos, but they won't.  I'll try to send to your email. 

------------------------------
Janet Van Wess
Theatre Arts Director
Liberty High School - Troupe 6644
Hillsboro, Oregon
------------------------------

Janet,

Please email photos and any other information.  mcarlson@vchsweb.org

Thank you,

Melinda

------------------------------
Melinda Carlson
Music/Theater Director
VCHS

Edwards, CO
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-26-2024 11:13
From: Janet Van Wess
Subject: Amalie

I cannot recommend this musical strongly enough.  It was one of the most beautiful, fun, and fulfilling musical theatre experiences for myself and my students.  It is a lovely way to tell a relatable story. I miss the show and the cast almost daily.  I hope you do the play.  I am trying to attach photos, but they won't.  I'll try to send to your email. 

------------------------------
Janet Van Wess
Theatre Arts Director
Liberty High School - Troupe 6644
Hillsboro, Oregon
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 9/26/2024 11:14:00 AM
From: Janet Van Wess
Subject: RE: Amalie

I cannot recommend this musical strongly enough.  It was one of the most beautiful, fun, and fulfilling musical theatre experiences for myself and my students.  It is a lovely way to tell a relatable story. I miss the show and the cast almost daily.  I hope you do the play.  I am trying to attach photos, but they won't.  I'll try to send to your email. 

------------------------------
Janet Van Wess
Theatre Arts Director
Liberty High School - Troupe 6644
Hillsboro, Oregon
------------------------------

I have a cast of 40.  There seem to be no dance numbers. Is there enough to keep everyone busy and engaged?

------------------------------
Melinda Carlson
Music/Theater Director
VCHS

Edwards, CO
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 09-27-2024 07:18
From: Kara Freeman
Subject: Amalie

Yes!!!!!!!! Incredible show! So much FUN!!!

Original Message:
Sent: 9/26/2024 11:14:00 AM
From: Janet Van Wess
Subject: RE: Amalie

I cannot recommend this musical strongly enough.  It was one of the most beautiful, fun, and fulfilling musical theatre experiences for myself and my students.  It is a lovely way to tell a relatable story. I miss the show and the cast almost daily.  I hope you do the play.  I am trying to attach photos, but they won't.  I'll try to send to your email. 

------------------------------
Janet Van Wess
Theatre Arts Director
Liberty High School - Troupe 6644
Hillsboro, Oregon
------------------------------

I've done it once before and am directing it again currently. My current students are really enjoying the challenge of the music and working as an ensemble. Last time I did the show, we tried accents and I think it was hard for the audience to connect until act two. This time we are doing it without accents and I still think it comes across just fine! It is a beautiful piece of theatre. 

------------------------------
Brian Marshall
------------------------------