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October Studio Updates: Trunk or Treat, Winter Showcase & Halloween Fun

Hello Looking Glass Families,

Happy October! We have a lot of Halloween fun coming up this month, along with important information as we get closer to our Winter Showcase. Please take a moment to review this month’s updates and mark your calendars!

TRUNK OR TREAT – NEW TIME!

Our annual Trunk or Treat is still scheduled for Saturday, October 31, but please note that the time has changed!

Saturday, October 31
NEW TIME: 2:00–4:00 PM

We need your help to make this event happen! If you are interested in decorating your vehicle and handing out treats, please let Miss Cami or Miss Peggy at the front desk know by October 15.

We must have a minimum of 10 participating vehicles in order to hold the event. If we do not have at least 10 trunks signed up by the deadline, unfortunately we will need to cancel Trunk or Treat this year.

We would love to keep this annual tradition going, so start thinking of those creative trunk ideas and sign up to participate!

WINTER SHOWCASE TICKETS COMING SOON

Winter Showcase tickets will go on sale later this month! Keep an eye on your email and Parent Portal for the ticket link and official on-sale announcement.

A few important reminders before tickets go on sale:

  • Seating is first come, first served and is not assigned.

  • Performers do not need a ticket. There will be a designated area for performers to sit during the show.

  • Tickets must be purchased separately for each performance you plan to attend. If your student is participating in more than one show and you would like to watch each performance, you will need tickets for each show.

  • Tickets will be available for purchase online only.

Our Winter Showcase will take place on Saturday, November 21, and we are excited to see what our students have been working on!

BOO GRAMS ARE HERE!

Send a little Halloween surprise to a studio friend with a Boo Gram!

Boo Grams are available for purchase at Studio A for $5 each and include:

  • A special “You’ve Been Boo’d” note

  • A Halloween coloring book

  • A few fun Halloween trinkets

  • A few pieces of candy

Your student can handwrite their own message on the note, or our staff will be happy to write a message for them.

We have a limited number of Boo Grams available, so be sure to purchase yours before they’re gone!

UPCOMING THEATRE AUDITIONS – OCTOBER 12 & 13

Don’t forget about our upcoming auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

Auditions will be held October 12 and 13 beginning at 7:00 PM both nights at Redlands Footlighters Theatre. Actors may attend one or both evenings and should be prepared to cold read from the script. Please bring a headshot and résumé if possible.

Students who would like to audition but are unable to attend either night may reach out to Mrs. Sam to schedule a private audition.

Register for auditions here:
https://bit.ly/audition4bestpageant

There are also plenty of opportunities to participate beyond a traditional acting role! We are looking for actors, ensemble members with a lower rehearsal commitment, stagehands, tech operators, and even a youth piano player. Whether your student loves being center stage or would like to discover what happens behind the scenes, there is an opportunity to be part of the production.

The rehearsal schedule will be finalized after auditions, but actors should expect weeknight rehearsals as well as some weekends.

Performances will run for three weekends, December 4–20, with evening performances at 7:30 PM and matinees at 2:00 PM. We will also be looking for parents interested in volunteering backstage as we get closer to the performances.

Participating in a full theatrical production is a wonderful opportunity for young performers to work alongside a larger cast and creative team, strengthen their audition and rehearsal skills, build confidence and independence, and experience everything that goes into bringing a production from the rehearsal room to the stage.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK – OCTOBER 26–31

It’s time to dress up! Students are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to class during October 26–31.

We love seeing everyone’s costumes, but students must still be able to fully and safely participate in class.

For safety, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

  • No props

  • No hats

  • No wigs

  • No wings

  • No capes

  • Please make sure costumes are an appropriate length so students are not stepping on or tripping over them.

Dance shoes should still be worn as usual, and instructors may ask students to remove any part of a costume that interferes with their ability to safely participate.

OCTOBER DATES AT A GLANCE

  • October 15: Deadline to sign up a vehicle for Trunk or Treat

  • October 26–31: Halloween Costume Week

  • October 31, 2:00–4:00 PM: Trunk or Treat

  • Later This Month: Winter Showcase Tickets Go On Sale

  • November 21: Winter Showcase

We’re looking forward to a fun and busy October at Looking Glass! Thank you for helping us create special experiences for our students and for continuing to support our studio community.

Warmly,
Miss Lieren & the Looking Glass Staff
Looking Glass Studio of Performing Arts