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Oklahoma Cast Party - actually a celebration for cast, pit, crew and front
of house kids...
<p>Saturday, March 17, 2001 8:00
PM (or after the faculty show if you're going) until 10:00 AM Sunday
(optional)
<p>at the home of Tom Wilson and Fran Grigsby, parents of John Wilson
<br>199 Independence Road, Concord
(Up the hill behind Louisa May's)
<br>phone : 369-1765
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<p>Parents are welcome to visit (briefly!) to mingle with other parents
in the living room (the kids take over the rest of the house), to look
at photos of the show and place orders for photos, videos, audio CD's and
headshots, if desired.
<p>ALL attendees are strongly urged to car pool. Because of the snow
situation, parking along Independence is at a premium. Please drop-off
students when possible. Parking is allowed at the lot at Orchard House,
but it's a stiff walk up the hill! Students driving their
own cars are requested to bring as many other students as possible.
<p>Bonus this year - all food and drink will be provided at no charge to
the kids! Because so many families generously <u>donated</u> food
and drink to the "Feed the Kids" program during rehearsals, we have a surplus
of drinks and paper goods and enough money left to buy evening snacks and
morning donuts and juice for the party. Thanks to everyone for such amazing
support of these great kids.
<p>For Freshmen and New families... you've heard by now that this
is an overnight party and you're trying hard to be calm. Calm is
good. Advice from the old-timers: Yes, it is an overnight
party, but about half of the 100+ kids who attend will be picked-up, some
as early as 11:00 PM and some as late as 2:00 AM. Contrary to what
your child is telling you, he/she will NOT be the only one to go home if
that is your choice. If your child does stay overnight,
there will be vigilant adult chaperoning through the night. There
also are so many kids in the house that none of them ever gets to be alone!
House rules strictly forbid ANY alcohol or controlled substances.
If a child smokes cigarettes (which is between you and your child) they
may do so only outside the house.
<p>The best news for new families is that your child has now aligned him/herself
with a truly amazing group of kids who have made a commitment to enjoy
themselves without benefit of controlled substances. They truly care
for and about each other and their strongest desire is to have lots of
uninterrupted time together and to celebrate their hard work and huge success.
Count your blessings and welcome aboard.
<p>If you have any questions before the party or need to touch base during
the event, feel free to call Tom and Fran
<br>at 369-1765.
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