Expectations

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I'm sorry for any confusion or hurt feelings that happened last night. Here is what happened, I had some of you at the Fine Arts Center ready to learn, not knowing what was happening, the rest of you who were not able to make it should know that you should be working on the big list of things you need to accomplish by the 13th of December (Remember "Do" and "Due" are different, just because thin aren't due a specific day does not mean you should wait until that day to do them.) Again let me reiterate, those of you who were not physically at rehearsal should have been working on your things for the virtual show. which is why working with the kids who were our rehearsal was my priority, because they were able to come, I needed something to do. I got on Zoom, and waited for five minutes. But the only one who showed up was Emma, so instead of waiting for everyone, I decided to write a blog post instead, so I didn't waste the time of the people who were physically at the Fine Arts Center. I am not mad or disappointed if you were not able to come, I am disappointed with those who did not contact me and tell me that they weren't able to or couldn't come.

Which brings me to my next point, I am also very disappointed in those of you who have not sent me the video of your monologue, and those of you who have not sent me your second written monologue. You guys have had ample time to write these 1 minute monologues. You've had a little less time to record your first video, however I still should receive no excuses, especially for those of you in quarantine. This goes back to when we were working on The Monsters of Hazeltine Manor, me, Jena, Ivan, and Sydnee have put in so much time to provide you guys with the tools you need from choreography, the music, to helping put things together. And it makes me extremely upset when you 12 do not do the same. We worked so hard for you guys. I understand that there are many different factors in your life, however, not communicating with me about these factors doesn't help anyone. I would be more understanding if you turn your guys his stuff in late, if you contacted me and told me why, or ask for more time. But just not turning it in with no communication to me why it was late or why it's not turned in, is not a quality of a smart performer. Hopefully it's clear that I am not upset/disappointed because they weren't turned in on time, it's because there was no communication. If no one tells me anything, I will assume that you just didn't do it. Your communication with me is important. Which again segues me into my next point.

Communication is a two way road. I have communicated my expectations with you, I have recorded zoom meetings, and made a list of what should be accomplished. If you do not understand what needs to be accomplished, or do not know how to access these tools, it is your responsibility to contact someone whether it be me or another member of the company to find out what you're missing and ask questions. It is important you tell me why you were missing. I really should not have to track people down and contact them. When I get these kinds of responses, and people don't contact me and give me information, like why they were missing, or why their assignments was late, or they don't ask any questions, I just assume that they do not care. Which I don't think is the case. At the end of each meeting we have, I say the words "Does anyone have any questions, comments, or concerns, (or jokes)?" and wait for a response, if I receive none, then I'm assuming that everyone knows the expectations.

As for the rehearsal on Monday night, those of you who were not able to come did not miss anything. There is little to nothing more I can do for you guys to help you rehearse. You have all the tools and instructions, now it's your turn to build. I can answer questions and help clarify things but for the most part, I've done all I can do to help you guys learn the material. You guys are the ones who have to go and learn it and do it. So for the people who were there on Monday physically at the Fine Arts Center, I told them that we were not working on the Christmas show. We decided to choreograph a random musical number as an assignment to see how fast we can learn it it. That is all that you missed.

Again, if you have not reached the expectations, please find out what you need to do to do so. After reading this I need a response from all 12 members, this includes Seth, Ariana, Emma, Erika, Ian, Emily, Ammon, Savanah, Izzy, Porter, Afton, and Brandon. This response should include you saying that you have read these expectations, you know what I am expecting, why you did or did not reach these expectations this week, what else I can do to help you reach these expectations, and what you were going to do to reach these expectations, whether it is asking questions, or turn your stuff in on time, or anything else that you can think of. I need these responses before Wednesday night. I LOVE and miss you guys, and I know that this is frustrating, but I know we can do it as long as everyone pulls their weight and does their best.

-Your Director, Colton Kraus