Cast Members of the Week - Week of Feb. 27

So sorry this is late!

Cast Members of the Week:

Congrats to all!!!

WYBC's Juan Castillo visits Daedream

After recording the directors' interview last week, Juan Castillo accepted our invitation for lunch and a visit on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

The mentors and cast were very excited to meet him.

He shared some important words with us about discipline and success and the relationship of being a good person to having a positive future.

More exciting news coming, and don't miss our radio broadcast on WYBC on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 9:00 AM on Juan's "The Electric Drum" morning show.

Parent Power - Disney Day at Daedream!

Thanks to parents Stacey Wilkin, Jim Wilkin (both seen in Mickey/Minnie ears), Wilhemena Christon, Maribel Espada, Crystal Lopes, Loyda Soto-Lopez, Tracey Foskey, and Qahteesha Brown for donating time and funds to our first major fundraiser!  Thank you!

also pictured:  Mentors Maria, Gillian and Cheyenne who assisted.

Also, thanks to Nancy Todd-Aronsen for setting up our Go Fund Me page.

CANCELLATION

The Friday Advanced Contemporary Class with Deandre is CANCELLED for this week due to illness.
We will notify those registered of the replacement date.

Thanks!

Cast Member Giada in Lake Compounce Commercial

Giada was part of Lake Compounce Commercial filming on June 4, 2016 through
John Casablanca Modeling.

(Via Tina Marie Kiniry from John Casablanca's https://www.facebook.com/jcmodelsct
www.johncasablanca.com) 

Through John Casablancas Modeling & Acting Agency of CT. www.johncasablancasct.com

A very successful day . . .

So much happened in a short amount of time at our FIRST PRE-DRESS REHEARSAL on Saturday.  What may seem like a LONG day was actually packed with tons of things that just had to get done.

We've never had one of THESE before.  But with 500 costumes and close to 80 participants...days like this are what we thrive on as opportunities to move forward toward our collective goal.

This is the penultimate definition of Community Theater.

Thanks to Stacy Wilkin for fixing up an amazing lunch fundraiser, Sheila Rivera, Julio Lopes, Jr., and Mentor Evelyn Vargas.  (And special thanks to Sebastian).

Costume Creations and unbelievable fittings and organizing session attended by Lori Brigham, Karina Burgos,  Nancy Aronsen, Wanda Reyes, Connie Nucolo (Ms. Francis' Mom), and student leaders Kasandra Burgos, Khaleigha Jones, Destiny Berrios, Tamia C. and Gillian D. (8th graders in training).
Parent Leader and Support Nicole Sweet spent the day parked next to Ms. Francis and assisted with everything needed.  Costumes also made by (not not in attendance) Wilhemena Christon, Tracey Foskey, and teacher Crystal Solano.

Tech Director Benjamin Croll (SCSU), Supervisor William Slusky, and Light Technologists Jordan Lewis and Jason Denny ran the first full tech run-through with precision and ease.  Tech in training, Gabriel Burgos, was also on hand to help.

Stage Crew Kendall Griffiths (UCONN) and Christopher Maddox (UCONN), both former mentors in the Daedream Program, returned this year to participate in the stage crew experience.  Stage Manager Noah Potasz was absent in his attendance to the ESUMS Expo - and he and his team WON FIRST PLACE!  (more on all three of these guys in upcoming articles).  Thanks to mentor Maria 

Cervantes (Class of 2017 from Career) to also making the rehearsal run smoothly both in the dressing room and the stage wings.

No rehearsal can be complete without the MENTOR STAFF!  Many thanks to our codirectors, Kevin and Torey, and our mentors/leaders Deandre, Shayna, Cheyenne, Marlon, Radcliffe, Maria and Ronald for all of their hard work, dedication and outstanding performances that set the bar for what we expect from our cast.

So . . .a little thought for all involved!

SATURDAY LUNCH FUNDRAISER

ANNOUNCEMENTS for PARENTS, MENTORS and TECHIES

Please be advised:

• We still have a few outstanding costume fees.  Were due 3/31/16
• TICKET SALES - this is what helps us stay open year to year.  Please push tickets to friends, neighbors, family, and talk up both nights.  As soon as you bring the $, I will give you your tickets.  They are $7 at the door.  $5 Ticket money is due MAY 20, 2016, FIRM.  MENTORS, counting on you.
• LUNCH FUNDRAISER/SNACK SALE coming on April 30, 2016.
• There is no rehearsal on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
• PARENTS can get EE tickets to attend both shows at a discounted rate.
• SELL 10 F tickets and 10 S tickets and receive a PREMIER PASS for free entry to both nights for one ticket holder.
• Community/Church/Association/Club Groups - there is a discount program.  Just let us know if you have a group like that of 30 or more.

Thanks.  Refer to our calendar of events and clear calendars for the upcoming weeks of rehearsals!  We're almost there!

Daedream Staff

Happy Birthday, K'Niyah!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVELYN!!!!

EVELYN!!!

Great Work Member and Mentor of the Week!

Jada P and Shayna!

TICKET INFORMATION!!

Tickets coming very soon!  This above is part of the ticket kit!  :D

Saturday MVPs

MENTOR SATURDAY MVP:  Luis Tirado

SATURDAY MVPs:  Nelly, Aissatou, Denzel, Elsa, K'Niyah, Sage 

NO REHEARSAL TOMORROW, SUNDAY, APRIL 3

No rehearsal on Sunday!

Back to the old grind on Tuesday!

Have a lovely day.

Junior Mentor and 8th Grader Tiyana Griffiths nominated for I Rise Award!!

Daedream dancer, junior mentor and choreographer, Tiyana Griffiths, has been selected as the "I Rise" representative from Mauro-Sheridan!




Tiyana is an active member of the Mauro-Sheridan Interdistrict Magnet School Family.  A dedicated learner and student, she strives for perfection in all she does.  A child of immigrant parents from Jamaica, Tiyana was eight years old when she lost her mother to illness.  As difficult as this situation was, she did not let it deter her from making the most of her learning, serving the community and demonstrating a firm footing in both personal values and education.
     As a member of many community and school groups, Tiyana demonstrates leadership, persistence, determination and creativity.   Part of the Mauro-Sheridan Band, Tiyana is a clarinet player who demonstrates involvement and commitment.  As a leader in the National Junior Honor Society, she helped organize a “Pennies for Patients” program and create paper cranes to create mobiles for a local hospital.  In addition to these, she is a member of the Daedream, in which she recently was promoted from cast member to junior mentor  (this affords her the opportunity to return to the program as a high school student and continue her dream of helping others.)

“I want to use what I learn now and pass it on to others so they can grow up smart and continue to develop as role models and be successful in whatever they choose to do.”  A future teacher, Tiyana currently has high honors as well, and has been part of the Talented and Gifted Program in New Haven. 

When asked, her main goal is to teach and change lives.  With her polite but steadfast personality, winning smile and outspoken, positive demeanor, it won’t be a difficult task.  Teachers consider her a top student who excels in her studies but also in social skills.  Ms. Griffiths continues to show community awareness, talents in dance, writing and art, and maturity beyond her years.  Her ability to be resilient is paramount in her success; she deals with adversity and “failure” in a constructive and motivated way.  At the same time, she assists others in achieving their own person goals.  Through her efforts, she has had and will continue to have, a positive effect on those around her and enhance the New Haven Public Schools environment by example.  

Tiyana says she joined Daedream because she loves dancing and also because co-member and junior mentor, Des'Tahnee encouraged her to be part of it.  "She said it was fun, and I love dance and so I decided to join in."

We asked her who her role model is, and her response was, "My Aunt.  She had a rough childhood and still turned it around to become a doctor and she's one of the top doctors in New Jersey," she said, proudly.  

As for Daedream, Tiyana starts her 8th month in the program next week.  She says, "So far the program has taught me not to be shy around people.  At first, I never talked to the mentors or anyone, and now we are all getting closer and starting to work together."  

Tiyana and her castmates will be featured in Daedream's 28th June musical production, "The Reel Stuff," slated for the 3rd and 4th at Hill Regional Career High School in New Haven.

Saturday MVPs

Congrats to Denzel and Nelly!

YAY!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to Head Choreographer and Program Co-Director, Kevin Kelly.

Members and Mentor of the Week

Congrats to Ronald Dorsey (Mentor of the Week) and Serenity V. (Member of the Week)

MVP for Saturday coming soon!!

STARS from LAST WEEK and MVPs

Mentors of the Week for Feb. 22:
Tie, Luis Tirado and Kevin Kelly

Member of the Week:
Jay C.

MVP for Saturday Rehearsal:
Des'Tahnee M-H.

Daedream Mentor takes COMMUNITY ACTION! Tyrese Coardes helps kids "Go Red" for health!

Reposted from New Haven Register

Photo Credit:  Arnold Gold, NHR

Tyrese Coardes, 5-year veteran Daedream Mentor, pictured here in recent New Haven Register article about New Haven Public Schools Healthy Heart efforts!

Congratulations to Tyrese for his involvement.

You can read the entire article here:  http://www.nhregister.com/general-news/20160226/2-new-haven-schools-go-red-for-the-day-to-share-lessons-about-good-health