According to the authorities, all residents, with the exceptions of those in Green Valley Lake and the Brentwood burn area of the Grass Valley fire, will be allowed to return to the mountains Thursday morning.
I spoke with Dr. Byerly, RHS principal, this afternoon, and he stated that he is commited to helping the production happen. I have no details about scheduling or timelines--the district is still working on their re-entry plan and making sure all school sites are ready for our return, but I feel very confident that the school and district administration will do whatever they can to make sure we can get "The Diary of Anne Frank" rescheduled for a successful, and very meaningful, run.
Many of you are already home, and many of us still evacuated are eagerly awaiting Thursday morning. Let us not forget those who cannot get home yet, and those who may not have a house to get back to. The true measure of a person's character and honor lies in that person's service to those in need. It is time for you to serve your community. Time to do your values...
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Updates from the Cast & Crew
I am so grateful to all of you for your courage, dedication, and spirit. These are just a few of the emails I have received. JS
From Madeline G.
OK, so alot of people have been telling me that they are still wanting to open the show when we return to school. I agree. I know that even if only one person shows up, that it wiil still be worth it. We owe it to ourselves, and to the community to do this show about people who came together in extraordinary circumstances. And even though we have nothing in common with those people, we still need to do this preformance to prove that we can deal with the hardships of life. Because if we run away now what will we have to show for all of our hard work? just some lives in ruin? nothing more... We have to do the show for these people whos lives we care so much about. We owe it to their memory. This show exemplifies what HARDSHIP means. And what people do when they pull together in order to get by. I want all of us come together as a family, as students, and as a troope and show the mountain, the Jewish Community, and everyone that has lost something in these last couple weeks how family and friends can get you through the toughest of disasters.Hope your doing well, happy to hear the family is ok. Stay safe. Love you. P.S..Remember " No matter how hard the times, or how long the separation...Our liberation is near.."
From Sebastian M.
I was just checking in to let you know that my family and I are fine. Were down in Palm Desert with some friends. Hope all is well with you and your family, and please let me know if there is anything I can do, but you left the costumes at the school, right?
From Lacey V.
I saw your information at rimoftheworld.net and i wanted to tellyou that im fine. jst bummed that we could not perform this weekend! well we left on monday night and didnt get a hotel until 4 in the morning. i just wanted to tell you that im fine and i cant wait to wear one of thewireless mics
From Kelsey Z.
Its good to know that you and your family are safe and hopefully you're home will still be intact by the end of all this. Its sad how many houses have been lost, but i think its more important that everyone is safe. As far as the drama geeks go... Synnova is in highland, Lauren is still on the mountain, Richard is in San Clemente, Tommy just called me and he's ok and his house it ok,and Trevor is at his dad's house. I havent really been able to talk to anyone else... :\ I was bummed when i realized that tonight was supose to be opening night . . . but i know that we will do what ever it takes to make this show happen. I think i have even more of an appreciation for "The Diary of Anne Frank," then i did before, I guess even a negative experience like this can create quite a few positive ones. :) I'm really looking forward to returning home and starting back up on rehearsals and hopefully that will be soon!!
From Dustin
We are down here with my grandparents and we’re safe. It is good to here from you, Mr. Smith and I hope that you are well. I brought my script and have been practicing everyday since the evacuation. I hope to see you soon
From Marissa M. (hair)
so obviously the play has been postponed because of the crazy fires. Just let me know of the dates and i will be there. I already bought all of the products that will be needed. keep me updated and i wish and hope for the best for you and your family during this time. Stay safe.
FromHallie S.
i dont know if that little link was meant for just cast and crew but i decided to email you anyway. so there. im okay. a little freaked out but ok. i hope you and your family is doing okay. ~p.s. I SOLD MY DISCOUNT CARD!!!!!! ha ha
From Mark O.
Due to the conditions, I have been ordered to be evacuated by mandatory order.I am going to the family house in Ensenada. I have little information about the cast status (and crew's as well) many of my friends I know are down the hill, Jakeh, Trevor, Ian, Windy, Synnova, I have yet to hear about Tommy.Hopefully all this ends soon....I have friends who have lost their homes. This is just ugh...I'm speechless! I'm keeping in focus with the play nontheless, reading the DOAF script over again and also revising everything. Hopefully we can get to show back soon.
From Madeline G.
OK, so alot of people have been telling me that they are still wanting to open the show when we return to school. I agree. I know that even if only one person shows up, that it wiil still be worth it. We owe it to ourselves, and to the community to do this show about people who came together in extraordinary circumstances. And even though we have nothing in common with those people, we still need to do this preformance to prove that we can deal with the hardships of life. Because if we run away now what will we have to show for all of our hard work? just some lives in ruin? nothing more... We have to do the show for these people whos lives we care so much about. We owe it to their memory. This show exemplifies what HARDSHIP means. And what people do when they pull together in order to get by. I want all of us come together as a family, as students, and as a troope and show the mountain, the Jewish Community, and everyone that has lost something in these last couple weeks how family and friends can get you through the toughest of disasters.Hope your doing well, happy to hear the family is ok. Stay safe. Love you. P.S..Remember " No matter how hard the times, or how long the separation...Our liberation is near.."
From Sebastian M.
I was just checking in to let you know that my family and I are fine. Were down in Palm Desert with some friends. Hope all is well with you and your family, and please let me know if there is anything I can do, but you left the costumes at the school, right?
From Lacey V.
I saw your information at rimoftheworld.net and i wanted to tellyou that im fine. jst bummed that we could not perform this weekend! well we left on monday night and didnt get a hotel until 4 in the morning. i just wanted to tell you that im fine and i cant wait to wear one of thewireless mics
From Kelsey Z.
Its good to know that you and your family are safe and hopefully you're home will still be intact by the end of all this. Its sad how many houses have been lost, but i think its more important that everyone is safe. As far as the drama geeks go... Synnova is in highland, Lauren is still on the mountain, Richard is in San Clemente, Tommy just called me and he's ok and his house it ok,and Trevor is at his dad's house. I havent really been able to talk to anyone else... :\ I was bummed when i realized that tonight was supose to be opening night . . . but i know that we will do what ever it takes to make this show happen. I think i have even more of an appreciation for "The Diary of Anne Frank," then i did before, I guess even a negative experience like this can create quite a few positive ones. :) I'm really looking forward to returning home and starting back up on rehearsals and hopefully that will be soon!!
From Dustin
We are down here with my grandparents and we’re safe. It is good to here from you, Mr. Smith and I hope that you are well. I brought my script and have been practicing everyday since the evacuation. I hope to see you soon
From Marissa M. (hair)
so obviously the play has been postponed because of the crazy fires. Just let me know of the dates and i will be there. I already bought all of the products that will be needed. keep me updated and i wish and hope for the best for you and your family during this time. Stay safe.
FromHallie S.
i dont know if that little link was meant for just cast and crew but i decided to email you anyway. so there. im okay. a little freaked out but ok. i hope you and your family is doing okay. ~p.s. I SOLD MY DISCOUNT CARD!!!!!! ha ha
From Mark O.
Due to the conditions, I have been ordered to be evacuated by mandatory order.I am going to the family house in Ensenada. I have little information about the cast status (and crew's as well) many of my friends I know are down the hill, Jakeh, Trevor, Ian, Windy, Synnova, I have yet to hear about Tommy.Hopefully all this ends soon....I have friends who have lost their homes. This is just ugh...I'm speechless! I'm keeping in focus with the play nontheless, reading the DOAF script over again and also revising everything. Hopefully we can get to show back soon.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Back on Fire Watch
I had to get the family away for a bit, but we are back now. It seems there is a steady stream of names and locations where houses have been lost. I am so thankful that no lives have been lost in this. Houses can be rebuilt.
Rim Schools have been officially closed for next week (through Nov. 2), but hopefully we will be getting back soon after. I still have no word on when "The Diary of Anne Frank" will be able to perform, but I will get that info to you as soon as I know. Many of you, in your phone calls and emails, sound very determined to get the show up. I am impressed by your courage and dedication, especially at this tough time.
Feel free to add comments to these posts; it's a great way to keep in touch with everyone. (Just click 'comment'. You can do it!)
Stay safe,
JS
Rim Schools have been officially closed for next week (through Nov. 2), but hopefully we will be getting back soon after. I still have no word on when "The Diary of Anne Frank" will be able to perform, but I will get that info to you as soon as I know. Many of you, in your phone calls and emails, sound very determined to get the show up. I am impressed by your courage and dedication, especially at this tough time.
Feel free to add comments to these posts; it's a great way to keep in touch with everyone. (Just click 'comment'. You can do it!)
Stay safe,
JS
Fire Update
As of Friday morning, I have heard from most of the cast and crew, and there is no confirmation that anyone's home has been damaged. There are several people who are not sure, so we are praying for good news. I am so releived that all of you are safe; please take care and be well.
As you know "The Diary of Anne Frank" was supposed to open last night. We have no real idea about when we will get back, so there is no way to know if or when the show will be rescheduled. We will have to wait and see. Many of you were disappointed that we could not open, and expressed a real desire to get the show up and running. We will do everything we can to make that happen. I spoke with Dan last night (he and Amber are safe in Ontario), and he did not have time to get the PAC schedule, so there is no way at this time to say when we might be able to get the show up. Let's focus on getting home safe, and then we can worry about that.
I am so grateful to my officers for getting in touch with me and coordinating the effort to keep everyone connected. It is important to me to know that everyone is safe, and the officers took it upon themselves to gather that info and send it on to me. Thank you so much. I can sleep at night knowing that all of you are safe and working hard.
Please feel free to post your comments here, and let us know how you are and if you need anything. We still have a long evacuation ahead of us, so please let us come together as a Company and take care of each other.
Take care and stay safe,
JS
As you know "The Diary of Anne Frank" was supposed to open last night. We have no real idea about when we will get back, so there is no way to know if or when the show will be rescheduled. We will have to wait and see. Many of you were disappointed that we could not open, and expressed a real desire to get the show up and running. We will do everything we can to make that happen. I spoke with Dan last night (he and Amber are safe in Ontario), and he did not have time to get the PAC schedule, so there is no way at this time to say when we might be able to get the show up. Let's focus on getting home safe, and then we can worry about that.
I am so grateful to my officers for getting in touch with me and coordinating the effort to keep everyone connected. It is important to me to know that everyone is safe, and the officers took it upon themselves to gather that info and send it on to me. Thank you so much. I can sleep at night knowing that all of you are safe and working hard.
Please feel free to post your comments here, and let us know how you are and if you need anything. We still have a long evacuation ahead of us, so please let us come together as a Company and take care of each other.
Take care and stay safe,
JS
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