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French Woods Festival French Woods of Arts the Performing WINTER OFFICE PO Box 770100 Coral Springs, Florida 33077 Informing The French Woods Community - And Away We Go! D e a r F r e n c h w o o d i t e , Just Registered! The New York office will open on May 15th. The Florida office will remain open until May 12th. Please direct all correspon- Ryan Adams Esmond Davila Alizee Haryman Derek Martin Stephanie Schwartz Clara Amzallag Chiara De Blasio Veronica Henderson Nicole Martinez Wendy Shores dence to: Cristobal Arias Dante De Blasio Catherine Hochman Alex Marvin Matthew Shortell In another two weeks Barbara and I leave French Woods Festival Alix Armand Chelsi Deturk Arianna Hoffman Kyle Maxwell Leila Skizenski P.O. Box 609 Laure Armand Jane Dorsey Shanley Horvitz Madison Mcdermott Reilly Skizenski for camp and year number thirty four. I’m amazed that Alexandra Ayres Mikael Dubinsky Pete Hunter Martinez Melvin Jamie Smela every year at this time the urge to get up there gets stron- Hancock, NY 13783 Rachel Ayres Sophia Edelstein Assata Hyacinthe Yonathan Mikelstein Nathan Soowal ger. 845-887-5600 - Phone Elizabeth Azran Catherine Egitto Brittany Inselman Jennifer Milde Lauren Srour 845-887-5075 - Fax Allison Baillie Omar Elsewify Sundae Jackson Melissa Moskowitz Louis Stein Stephanie Benhayon Ariel Engebretson Louisa Jones Ashley Neuman Marlo Stein We are working frantically to complete the This will be your address at camp! Emily Benziger Theodora Farah Ricky Jones Ariah Noetzel Grace Stern work schedule for this year: a new Fine Arts building When you get your bunk number please inform all those who will Julian Berkowitz Sophia Feldman Devin Joseph Dustin Nuttall Marianna Stuhlman be writing to put this after your name. This will greatly ease the Alexandra Bernard Sarah Fenno Kai Kalb Benjamin O’brien Thomas Sullivan and the new girls Junior Lodge Bunk. The music build- Tara Bitran Odalys Fernandez Jason Kaplan Sara Ann O’brien Abigail Rose Tami ing / recording studio continues it’s evolution toward sorting of mail at camp and make it less likely that anything will be Margot Bixby Scott Fischbein Rafie Karen Victoria Ober Zoe Tchapraste final completion, It’s strange, but in the last few years misplaced. Alyson Blue Molly Fisher Rachel Kartiganer Jake Orbison Chloe Thornton every building at camp has been replaced except the Kaitlyn Brown Dani Flasterstein Rebecca Kasmin Isabella Oriella Joshua Tomaras Camper E-Mail Victoria Brown Harley Frank Juliet Kelsten Eden Orion Sam Topitz magic theater and the playhouse! Alvaro Andre Cabral Lonnie Freeman Elizabeth Kidd Alec Orso David Travis Every camper and staff member has an e-mail account Samantha Calvetti Sonja Gabrielsen Matthew Kors Samantha Palmer Jessica Varga It is now 40 days until camp, but who’s count- through our own camp mail server. The address is simple. Matthew Carbognin Gregory Garfinkel Remi Naomi Koukou Thomas Peacock Augustin Vignet [email protected]. Briana Castro Josh Goldman Stephanie Krasner Alexandra Pellergrino Sandra Vivanco ing. See you soon! Melissa Castro Crystal Gonzales Sam Kupper Kyo Pincus Charlotte Weil We encourage you to use this system as the most direct way Lizzie Churgin Erika Goodman Carys Lamberg Haley Potter Paige Werman of communicating with those at camp. Please use this address in lieu Jeremy Cleary Molly Gordon Taylor Lamerand Hunter Potter Sam Willner of AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.. Repeated visits to these sites slow Megan Cleary Cydney Grannan Sophie Lavine Amber Rambharose Reagan Wolf Special Note: Aaron Cohen Caroline Gray Caitlin Lee Kaitlyn Ratsep Reuben Wolf down our server when numerous stations attempt to access them at Cassidy Colarik Matthew Grossman Christian Lee -Fatt Justine Rosenblat Ronen Wolf Bunk placement requests must be received by the same time. You may send e-mail at any time, Make sure you use Spencer Cole Allison Halpren Tom Leeb Benjamin Rubenstein Ryan Wolf frenchwoodscamp.com and not frenchwoods.com. For more informa- Pauline Cronin Jhan Han Alex Levine Marc Sabilia Zachary Wood June 1st. Gregg and I have been working long hours Bill Crougham Alexandra Haniford Stephanie Levine Nina Sanchez Momo Yamamura placing everyone where requested, but late requests tion, see www.frenchwoods.com/email/ Renata Dabdoub Reed Haniford Victor Lichtman Kevin Sauma Zachary Yanes make it very difficult. Please let us know as soon as Jeremy Dalton Drew Harrison Brandy Longto Christian Schaefer Amy Young possible. S p r i n g Bronagh Daly Bastien Hartmann Kyle Lunde Emma Schlamme Rachel Zaretsky C l e a n i n g ! 1 Armel Bellec Eric Delsanto Fondly, Have you done your spring house cleaning yet? The Marc-Sally Saint- Fleur May Birthdays! Nicholas Lorence French Woods Costume Shop can always use your unwanted items. Hallie Halpern Saskia Naegele Emily Zurhellen 8 Lauren Arnel Alyssa Kaden Matthew Joseph Clothes (especially children’s sizes), shoes, hats, wigs, costume Peter Falls Lindsay Spangenthal Madeline Smith Philip Ruderman jewelry and even old drapes are extremely useful. If you have any 2 Christopher Bert Kyra Toomre Aaron Cohen Zachary Gluck Nathaniel Tabachnik Eva Weintraub donations that you think might be useful please give us a call at the Rebecca Landman Casey Wenger-Schulman 20 Allison Cowett 27 Angelika Alberstadt Katy Comer David Moses office to arrange for pickup in the NY area. Your discards might Chelsi Deturk Scott Scheinthal 13 Molly Croce Gabrielle Hakim 9 Kristen Jabara Jane Dorsey Adriana Ravalli Hailey Perelman play a starring role in a future French Woods production. Amanda Greenspan Isabelle Smelkinson Avery Yurman Claire Jiang Melissa Gelman Maggie Reinfeld Nina Sanchez Ben Lieberman Tancredi Selvaggio Charlotte Zoll Ron S p o r t s ! 3 Kayla Chandler 28 Maya Mchenry Tristan Kali Friedman Sarah Sheikh Julia Novack Rachel Taub French Woods will now provide an even more extraordi- Chloe Sohl 14 Alex Brod 21 Catherine Egitto Jasmine Parkins Hali Garber Jordan Paige Sandberg nary sports camping experience. With unsurpassed athletic facili- Elan Goss Remy Zaken Brittanie Burke Judith Mandel 10 Tess Fagan Gabe Greenspan 22 Bronagh Daly Alexa Spears ties, expert instruction and individualized programming, the French Bella Hicks 29 Bridget Mc Coy Woods sports program is now a notch above the rest and in a class by Mica O’ Brien Cydney Grannan Emily Miller Nora Eccles Anna G. Scrufari Hedges Robert Novy Mara Schwelke Sarah Weissman In this Issue: itself. Hallie Schreiber Katie Zanca 4 Jacqueline Berger Jenny Leon Kelly Truitt Madeline Weisman This summer youngsters will receive mentoring and Candace Mittel 15 Amanda Chang 23 Madeline Brown 30 Siena Argimon instruction from superior coaches, teachers and supervisors. We are Alexander Elmaleh Sarah Dutton Kapiolani Kassal Jared Reisch Brandy Longto Jorie Cohn committed to having each child interested in sports leave camp with Daniel Rosenstein Harper Makowsky Doriet Fischer Michael Graff *staff & Camper News Brianni Lundy Rachael Reich improved skills, personal growth and an increased enthusiasm for 5 Laurel Albinder Jake Vitale Sveta Mikhaylova Jake Greenstein sports to be enjoyed for a lifetime. Alison (Ali) Weiss Gabrielle Moretto Rachel Kartiganer 31 Natalie Atkin *Ron, Isaac & Beth Taylor Lebensfeld Alexander Mogil Sports at French Woods caters to the needs of the begin- Alexander Schwartz 11 Stephanie Cogliati Zak Stevens Ryan Northrop ner and average player as well as the top notch athlete. The accent Alexandra “Xan” Samantha Cohen 16 Danielle Miller Samantha Palmer *Packing for camp is on personal achievement, developing interpersonal skills and Weinstein Jenna Doctoroff Aidan Walsh Tyler Rudolph self esteem. All program is geared toward individual ability and 6 Rebecca Fox Shelby Grimac 17 Maxwell Beer 24 Isabel Bailin *2006 Performance schedule! Jamie Long Jared Isaacson Megan Holler Jimmy Phillips participation is in league is by age, ability and experience. Inter Nicole Marlin 18 Brittany Champey Christian Schaefer and intra - camp leagues are set up and league play is encour- Andrew Martin Catherine Perry Emily Tomack Rebecca Falcon 25 Samuel Kessler aged, adding competitive play to the instructional environment. 7 Nicoletta Deturris 12 Ryan Deri Hannah Phillips Isabella Rowe So bring your sneakers, skates, cleats, gloves and racquets! Malachi Trent Jane Drinkard 19 Mathilde Dejoie Hela Watson Your in for an exiting time in the new wold of French Woods Sports! Alexa Giordano Jenna Hunte 26 Michelle Beckman Camper &Staff News Send ‘em Packing! B e t h Remy Zaken will be featured in the Off-Broadway actors, dancers, writers and composers. show Spring Awakening at the Atlantic Theater. The show Kasie Patlove is soon appearing as The little Red Haired For some, packing for camp becomes an obsession. For others, B a c k s t a g e is directed by Michael Mayer and she is playing the role of Girl in a local production of You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown on it’s a month long occupation. Still others simply fling open the duffel Jesse bag, toss in whatever is clean at the moment and are done with it. After So are you ready to go yet? I thought that I Tai. June 16, 17, and 18 also in the show is fellow Frenchwoodite would take this month’s newsletter as an opportunity Joey Varvaro has been accepted into the Bak Silverman. Kasie has also received a solo in her chorus concert in many years of summer camp packing experience, we can tell you there to and talk about the Theater department. I figured it Middle School of the Arts in Palm Beach County as an the song, King Of New York, from Newsies. She’s counting down are definite tricks to the trade. would be a good idea to clarify the audition process at oboe player. the days until camp starts again! Begin with two camp duffel bags. If summer camp looks to be an French Woods. Rebecca Falcon will be playing the role of Rachel Taub will be performing in the West Windsor Teen annual affair make sure they are made of a strong, durable, heavy weight The first day after everyone’s arrival each Maggie in Hewlett High School’s production of The Man Play fest as Ellen in Cinder-Ellen, and as Alex in the Greatest Heist material. Although they might not look it, these two bags will accommo- session we have what we call a six-minor day. During Who Came to Dinner on May 10-13. She will also be Ever. The plays will show at the West Windsor Library on June 2, date a lot more than you think. A laundry bag is a good idea to keep your our six-minor day, we give everyone at camp the dirty clothes together before they are sent out to the laundry each week. chance to try out for the theatrical and circus shows and performing in scenes from The Laramie Project as part of 3, and 4. go to a class placement for music and dance. a senior project. Madison Bishop & Taylor Emerson ran into each other You can also use the laundry bag to pack linens, pillow, etc. At breakfast that morning we’ll announce a Edie Feinstein will be returning for two sessions over spring break at LA Airport. Next choose your preferred bed covering. A sleeping bag is fine theater orientation where we will explain all the details this summer. She had the lead in The Apple Tree earlier Sam Martin has been working with a casting agency in but most opt for sheets and blankets. “Cot” sheets can be found with of the theater department for that session. We’ll go over this year and will be starring in Taming of the Shrew this New York City. She loves living in the city and just loves her new some searching but regular twin size sheets will work too. Light weight, how and where to audition. Be sure to audition for the spring at her school, Eleanor Roosevelt HS in Manhattan. job. inexpensive comforters are great. They are durable, can be washed and musicals; so long as you audition for the musicals in Jake (Jacqueline) Berger was accepted into Ali Wilkes Klein was recently accepted into The Lab serve as an additional cover on those cool nights. They are also perfect your age group, you are guaranteed a part in a show! to yank off the bed and take along to the evening performance. Don’t You may have more than one theater audition that you the New York State Summer School for the Arts Vocal School Of Washington, a very hands-on program with strong art are eligible to go to on that day. Go to as many as you Program for the beginning of the summer (she’ll be at classes. be surprised to see grass burns and sticker burrs all over it when your can, because that way you have the best chance for a camp afterwards). It’s a competitive program for about 80 Jordyn Fisher played Leslie Burke in a musical production camper comes home. You’ll need to send towels, too. We recommend better part since you’re auditioning for so many differ- singers from across the state. of Bridge to Terabithia with Plaza Theatrical Productions, an three towels and two beach towels. ent roles. In addition to the Musical Auditions, we have New theater director John Henry Davis will be educational touring company on Long Island. She is currently We have sent you a clothing list as part of the parents guide, you a separate audition for each session’s dramas. For that one of the four directors in New York (4 in NY, 3 in LA) playing Fern in Plaza’s production of Charlotte’s Web. can also see it online at www.frenchwoods.com/packing_guide.htm Add audition, you don’t prepare a thing. We’ll give you a writing, shooting and editing a 10 minute movie musical or delete as you see fit. We also advise that your child’s name be on part of a script to read. You’ll get a chance to go over it everything you send. This will take forever, but it’s sound advice, so get while waiting for your turn to audition & after you read for a festival called Ripfest with Broadway level singers, for us that’s it for the primary auditions. Pretty simple, That’s the news and we’re outta here!!! your Camp Stamp, Sterling Name Tapes or laundry marker ready. huh? You will need to send enough underwear for a clean pair for about While it’s fine to bring a prepared audition ten days (but don’t be shocked when you discover half of it doesn’t come song with sheet music for accompaniment up to camp, home). Send lots and lots of socks - all the ones with the holes that you “Happy Birthday” is a good choice too. Just sing any haven’t had time to darn that secretly you’d like to throw away. Your song that you are comfortable with and remember, child will do that for you. we’ve got to hear everyone, so don’t worry if you only Isaac’s Corner French Woods launders campers clothes weekly in our own laun- get to sing a little bit of your song. If we need to hear As of May 1, and including May 1, there are only 40 days until session one begins. more, we have call back auditions later on in the day Below you will find the reprint of what we affectionately call the Isaac letter. If you have any questions or concerns, please dry. This being the case, be advised: Don’t send anything that you care (but I’ll talk more about that later)! call me at anytime. about seeing again and do not send any article whose appearance you While your doing all of this theater audition- Love and Kisses, care about. Unusual things can happen with commercial laundries and ing, be sure that you head over to circus, dance & music we can’t guarantee that delicate items will come back the same way they too! Isaac were sent. There’s a quick circus placement to see what Dear Parents: Send anything that is on its last legs as long as it’s comfortable. level you are in if you want to be in the circus show Don’t try to “get one last wear” out of something because if it’s tight and and music & dance placement where we determine what level of classes to put you in. Don’t worry about I welcome you to French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. Your children are now in for a remarkable experience at a doesn’t feel good, your child won’t ever put it on. Campers tend to wear preparing for those either – everyone who wants to be place where magic happens; where wonderment is the norm, and growth, learning, and fun are the goals. Many amazing and clothes over and over even when they are dirty just because they feel involved will be. exciting adventures are awaiting your children at French Woods. broken in. Oh, and pack at least two, preferably three swimsuits. Now that you’ve done your initial audition, My boys sleep in T-shirts and boxers and my daughter prefers a we have one more round of “call-backs” in the theater As you all know, I am one of the directors of French Woods. My job is to make sure that every single French Woods camper nightshirt, so these are included and marked for nighttime wear. A couple department. Sometimes the first audition isn’t enough gets the best possible experience imaginable at camp. I want every camper to feel special. I want every camper to reach beyond of pairs of jeans are a good idea especially if your child is interested in to really get to see what role you’d be suited for, so we horseback riding. You can also include a sweat suit for those cool morn- call back a few kids for every show so that we can bet- their grasp. I want every camper to achieve the success that comes with the exposure to the arts and beyond. I want each child ter determine what role they would best be suited for. to grow to their fullest potential within the camp concept. I want each and every child to feel accomplished and self assured. ings and evenings. Don’t worry if you don’t get called back! Not getting a I want every camper to have fun in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment. Fun is the foundation upon which courage, As far as the little things go, flashlights, cameras, sports equip- call back doesn’t mean you won’t get a role. Sometimes self-respect, and responsibility are built. A quality camp experience teaches respect for others and all living things. ment, frisbees, playing cards, books to read at rest hour and other games we were sure the first time and your already set with a that don’t require batteries are packed. If you children are taking dance part on the cast list but check the call back lists just in I want all of you to know that I am there to make sure that all of the above happens for your children. I want them to “get classes you will need appropriate shoes for the classes which interest case. everything” that they came to French Woods to do. By taking care of our campers “one child at a time,” we feel we can give them. Horseback riders need shoes with a hard heel. For those interested It’s a long day, but it will be worth it. That in theater, one dress outfit often helps the costumer immensely. While night or the following morning we will put up the each camper the individual attention that he or she needs. I need your help to start your children on their way to a successful cast lists in time for you summer experience. Please let your children know that no matter what they need, they should simply iPods and Playstation Portable’s may be fun, be advised that these small to sign up for rehearsal on speak up. They will have counselors, head counselors, other significant adults, and me. Tell them that items are easily misplaced and camp can not be held responsible when your Major Activity sheet. If if they need anything at all, “they should go to Isaac.” If you, as parents need me, I am always available they are. Cell phones will not work at camp, so keep them home, too. you have any questions, ask to you by phone. Please feel free to call and ask for me. Your child’s head counselor can also help keep Whether you coordinate colors or just toss in that old stuff, them when you get to camp! you informed about your child’s activities, program and general camp experience. packing for camp can be an exhausting procedure. Help does come if We’re all here to help. your children continue as campers. After so many years, my kids have the packing down and do most of it themselves. All the linens and Remember: No pressure! I am looking forward to having your children at French Woods, for many years to come. This is just the Everybody can be involved! first step in a wondrous journey of a lifetime. Your child’s adventure begins this summer. spreads, many of the T-shirts (especially those that have the camp logos See you all very soon. on them), and lots of the incidentals live permanently in the camp duffel and are ready when it’s time to go again. So make your list, check it See you at Camp! Sincerely, twice, then send’em packing! Isaac Beth French Woods 2006 Performance Schedule Save this schedule for future reference! Please feel free to make a copies and share with families and friends! This is your guide for visiting! Session 1 Session 3 August 13 8pm My Favorite Year* June 22 & 23 8pm One Acts July 20 8pm Miss Saigon* 8pm Nine* 8pm Band & Orchestra Concert 8pm Forum* 8pm A Lie of the Mind* June 24 8pm Company 8pm The Laremi Project* August 14 8pm Sing# 8pm Once on this Island July 21 8pm Forum* August 15 8pm Band and Orchestra Concert* 8pm Mulan 8pm Frog and Toad* August 16 &17 8pm Into the Woods* 8pm Dancing at Lughnasa 8pm Magic Show# August 17 8pm Magic Show# June 25 2:30pm Circus* July 22 8pm Miss Saigon* August 18 8pm Concerto Night 8pm Bells are Ringing* 8pm Forum* August 19 8pm Staff Show# 8pm Once upon a Mattress* 8pm Laremi Project* August 20 8pm Cabaret Troupe* 8pm Really Rosie* 8pm Frog and Toad* August 21 8pm One Act Festival* 8pm The Foreigner* July 23 8pm Miss Saigon* 8pm Junior Band and Orchestra Concert* June 26 10:30am Music Concert* 8pm Laremi Project* August 22 7:30pm One Act Festival* 11:30am Dance Concert* 8pm Frog and Toad* 9pm Rock Concert# 2:30pm Bells are Ringing* July 26 8pm Cabaret and Improv Troupes * August 23 8pm Hello Dolly* 2:30pm Once on this Island* July 28 & 29 8pm Magic Show# 8pm Lil’ Abner* 2:30pm Really Rosie* July 29 8pm Orchestra Concert* 8pm Pete’s Dragon* 2:30pm The Foreigner* July 31 8pm Concert Band* 8pm Starmites* 8pm Company* August 1 & 2 7:30pm One Act Plays* August 24 2:30pm Pajama Game 8pm Once Upon a Mattress* 7:30pm Junior Band and Orchestra Concert* 2:30pm Annie Get Your Gun 8pm Mulan* August 3 8pm Evita* 8pm The Boys From Syracuse 8pm Dancing at Lugnasa* 8pm H2$* 8pm Camolot Session 2 8pm Dear Edwina* 8pm Pippin July 4 8pm Band & Orchestra Patriot Pops# 8pm Twelve Angry People* 8pm Three Sisters July 8 8pm Sondheim in Concert* 8pm 101 Dalmations* 8pm Marvin’s Room July 11 & 12 8pm Magic Show# August 4 4:30pm Circus August 25 2:30pm Hello Dolly July 12 &13 8pm One Act Festival* 8pm Oklahoma 2:30pm Lil’ Abner 8pm Jazz Bands and Orchestra# 8pm Bat Boy 2:30pm Pete’s Dragon July 14 8pm Cabaret* 8pm Phantom Tollbooth 2:30pm Marvin’s Room 8pm The Secret Garden* 8pm Steel Magnolias 2:30pm Starmites 8pm The Wizard of Oz* 8pm Blame it on the Movies 8pm Modern Millie 8pm Nightmare Before X-Mas* August 5 10:30am Music Concert 8pm Pajama Game 8pm Cinderella* 12Noon Dance Concert 8pm Annie Get Your Gun July 15 2:30pm Circus 2:30pm Oklahoma 8pm Eleemosinary 8pm 42nd Street 2:30pm Bat Boy August 27 10:30 Orchestra Concert 8pm Little Shop of Horrors 2:30pm Phantom Tollbooth 11:30 Dance Concert Save this schedule for future reference! 8pm Big 2:30pm Steel Magnolias Save this schedule for future reference! 2:30pm Camelot 8pm The Provoked Wife 2:30pm Blame it on the Movies 2:30pm Pippin 8pm Trust 8pm Evita 2:30pm Three Sisters July16 10:30am Music Concert 8pm H2$ 2:30pm Eleemosinary 11:30am Dance Concert 8pm Dear Edwina 2:30pm Boys from Syracuse 2:30pm 42nd Street 8pm Twelve Angry People 6pm Circus 2:30pm Little Shop of Horrors 8pm 101 Dalmations 8:30pm Modern Millie 2:30pm Big August 10 8pm Sweeney Todd* 2:30pm Nightmare Before X-Mas 8pm My Favorite Year* 2:30pm Trust August 11 8pm Sweeney Todd* Additional performances will be scheduled on visiting days including a 8pm Cabaret 8pm A Lie of the Mind* mini rock concert, piano, recital, gymnastics and horseback riding show 8pm The Secret Garden 8pm Nine and others to be announced. A complete visiting day schedule will be 8pm The Wizard of Oz August 12 8pm Sweeney Todd* available when you arrive at camp. 8pm The Provoked Wife 8pm My Favorite Year* 8pm Cinderella 8pm A Lie of the Mind* 8pm Nine* Remember Visiting Begins after 2:00pm on the first day of visiting in each session and 10:30am on the second day of visiting. * Visitors are welcome to see this performance and may only enter the grounds after 6pm and stay for dinner. Prior Notice is Required. # No visitors permitted for this performance