2017-2018 Fall Musical Information Packet Cast, grades 5-12 of Oz Cast... · Additional links to Wizard of Oz songs can be found by searching “Wizard of Oz RSC Karaoke” on YouTube.

2017-2018 Fall Musical Information Packet—Cast, grades 5-12

IN ORDER TO AUDITION the attached application form must be completely filled out in legible handwriting, with both the Student’s

signature and a parent’s or guardian signature (for grades 5-8th grade). Bring back your audition application, completely filled out and signed.

Applications are turned in at the time of the audition. You may only audition if 1) your application paper has been filled out and turned in

and 2) you have signed up for an audition time (sign-ups will be posted in the high school music hallway and in or near Mrs. Rinehart’s

music room) and 3) your three teacher/coach/mentor recommendation sheets have been turned in to Mrs. Picchioni or Ms. Hannon.

Recommendation sheets need to be turned in ONLY if you did not participate in The Lion King, Sister Act, or Willy Wonka.

AUDITIONS: Auditions are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 5th & 6

th from 3-5:30 PM with callback auditions scheduled

for the following Thursday (if necessary). Auditions will be closed, meaning that parents and other students will not be allowed to watch.

Parents may wait in the cafeteria lobby while their child is auditioning. Parents and students waiting to audition must remain in the designated

space in the cafeteria lobby during auditions. It is each auditioning student’s responsibility to sign up for an audition time/day, to show up

at that time/day, and to have their transportation arranged for that time/day. Results will be posted the day after callback auditions.

PLEASE NOTE: all casting decisions are final. Parts will be assigned to the best overall prepared and performed auditions. Judges scores will

remain confidential and will not be posted. Casting placements will not be debated or discussed once the final cast decision is made. Negative

or jealous comments from parents/students regarding cast members or their placements will not be tolerated, and will result in the cast

member being released from the play. Please understand that not everyone who auditions will be cast.

The following website will be helpful in preparing for your audition:

http://srotheatercompany.com/id52.html (this site has links to all audition songs) Additional links to Wizard of Oz songs can be found by searching “Wizard of Oz RSC Karaoke” on YouTube.

Who can audition? All fifth through twelfth grade students (2017-18 school year) who are in good behavioral/academic standing may

audition. In accordance with the Three Rivers Educational Campus extracurricular code of conduct policy, participation in extracurricular

activities (which includes the school musical) is dependent upon the following: you must be in good academic standing, have a good school

attendance record, and follow the school and district code of conduct. The administration may withdraw this privilege at any time.

Recommendations: Dorothy-Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Wicked Witch-The Jitterbug,

Glinda-Come Out Come Out Wherever You Are, Scarecrow/Lion/Tinman-If I Only Had a Brain/the Nerve,

Emerald City Guard/Munchkins/Ozians/The Wizard-Merry Old Land of Oz

If you choose to audition with a different song than listed above, please provide a link to your music in advance of your audition. Music

must be instrumental only. You will not be allowed to audition to music with vocal tracks.

Participating in a school musical production provides a unique and rewarding experience for the students of Three Rivers Educational Campus. In order to best

serve the needs and goals of producing a major musical, participants should be comprised of those students who are willing and able to make a total commitment

to the schedule involved in producing a show such as The Wizard of Oz. This commitment may limit the cast due to after school conflicts (cheerleading, football,

soccer, volleyball, golf, Girls on the Run, etc.) but should not prohibit involvement in the fall musical. It is necessary that parents, guardians, and students are aware

of the commitment and responsibilities required for participating in a school musical before the student auditions. Hopefully, this knowledge will promote the

cooperation and dedication necessary to produce a successful show, and will eliminate misunderstandings and lack of teamwork.

http://srotheatercompany.com/id52.html

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Who makes the casting decisions?

The decision makers are the director(s) with input from the music director, technical director, house manager, and house

assistant. These staff members work together as a collaborative team. They begin to discuss and rate the audition participants

as soon as participants complete the audition process. This has to be done in order to initiate the callback process.

Who is responsible for making the final decision?

The director(s) will make the final decision, especially if the staff members cannot agree on a casting choice.

When is the casting meeting held and who attends this meeting?

The casting meeting is held after callbacks. The following people attend this meeting: the director, the music director, the

choreographer, the stage manager and the producer.

Who is in the room during auditions and callbacks?

Auditions and callbacks are closed this year. The director(s), technical director, house manager, house assistant. and other

staff can be in the room.

What is the director looking for in an ideal actor?

The ideal actor:

Is well prepared.

Shows an understanding of the role and a commitment to the requirements of the role.

Has a well-prepared, appropriate song.

Has a good attitude, accepts responsibility, and does not make excuses.

Demonstrates maturity and the ability to stay focused in spite of distractions.

Gives 100% performance energy all of the time.

Is willing to accept any role.

Has few or no conflicts.

Dresses appropriately for the audition, including movement clothes and shoes.

Things that can influence casting include:

o Training and Experience, Motivation, Energy, Attitude

o Being well prepared

o Choice of song/ Vocal range and singing ability

o Previous work with the director and/or music director

o Audition matches the director’s vision of the role

o Excessive conflicts

o Only accepting specific roles

How are final casting decisions made?

Final casting decisions are made based on the Director’s vision of the show and the characters, the recommendations of the

Music Director, and scheduled conflicts. While the Director has a certain vision of the show, casting may also be influenced

by the specific actors that auditioned, and the requirements of certain roles (such as a singing role with a particularly high

vocal range.)

General Information FAQ’s:

What is my time commitment as a Parent/Guardian?

Parents are expected to commit time to making the show a success. Parents are expected to help with set building,

organization, costuming, etc. More details to follow at the Parent Meeting.

How much money can I expect this commitment to cost me?

Participation in Three Rivers Children’s Theatre/Taylor High School Drama/Taylor Middle School Drama is $60.

Additionally the costs for the costumes will depend on which role your child is cast. You may be asked to provide parts of

the costumes. Specific types of shoes may be also required for the rehearsals and production.

Optional costs include sweatshirts/t-shirts, photographs, and the cast party.

When are rehearsals and how often are they scheduled?

Rehearsals are typically scheduled Monday through Friday. There may be some Saturday Workshops required. Not all cast

members may be scheduled to rehearse every day, with the exception of Tech Week. Tentative rehearsal schedules will be

distributed during the first week of rehearsal.

What if I have a conflict?

All known conflicts need to be noted on the conflict calendar, which is provided with the audition packet. No conflicts are

accepted during Tech Week or during a performance.

Who will my contact be if I have any questions about the production?

The director(s) will be your main point of contact. If you have questions now, please email the director(s) at [email protected].

How am I expected to participate as a parent/guardian?

Volunteers are an essential part of our shows. They are depended upon to accomplish much of the production workload.

There are four required areas a family must participate in and several areas to volunteer your time.

Required Areas – each family is required to participate:

Set Construction – build and paint set pieces. No experience required.

Costuming – Create, organize, or assist costume director with sewing projects and accessory construction.

Props – Create or gather required props from the provided props list.

Greenroom Display – Create a welcoming display in lobby using rehearsal photos, etc.

Backstage Supervision – Assist with cast member preparations, such as costume and makeup, monitor behavior and noise

control, meeting cues at the proper times.

Cast Party – Plan and coordinate the event with the producer(s)

For Audition Staff Wizard of Oz

Three Rivers Children’s Theatre

Age: Audition #

Measurements Taken: Y / N

Audition Form

First Name: _________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________ Nickname: __________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ Zip Code: ____________

Home Phone: (_____)_______________________ Cell: (_____)______________________ Email: _________________________________________

Age: _________ Height: _________ Weight: __________ Male: _____ Female: _____

Hair Color: ________________________ Eye Color: _____________________ Are you willing to cut, color or style your hair: _________________

Vocal Range: Soprano Alto Tenor Baritone Bass Don't know Low Note: ________ High Note: ________ (if known)

Years of Vocal Training: ________ Do you read music?: Well A little No Do you play piano?: Well A little No

Do you play any other musical instruments?: Yes No If yes, which ones?: ______________________________________________________

Dance Experience:

Type: ______________________________________ # of years? _________ Instructor(s): ______________________________________________

Do you have any special skills (ie: juggling, gymnastics, martial arts, acrobatics, etc.) __________________________________________________

Which role are you auditioning for?__________________________________________________________________________________________

Will you accept either a male or female role? YES / NO

Will you accept any role? YES / NO If no, please list role(s) you will accept: _________________________________________________________

By selecting 'NO' and listing only specific roles that I will accept, I understand that I will not be cast in the show if I do not receive one of my specified roles. Please note: FPSY strives to cast every actor in the role that will best challenge them while serving the show. There is no bias towards giving or not giving a role based on the above information.

Is this your first TRCT production? YES / NO _____ If no, how many TRCT shows? ______ Most Recent TRCT show? __________________________

Below please fill out your most recent stage experience. If you have a resume, you may skip this section and attach it to the back of this sheet.

Date Show Name Role(s) Theater Co. Director

THANK YOU FOR AUDITIONING. RELAX AND BREAK A LEG! **Fill out and attach Conflict Form**

It is critical to successful casting and rehearsal scheduling to be as complete and accurate as possible.

Conflict Form

This form MUST be turned in before Audition

Name:

Show:

The Wizard of OZ

Audition

#

Please ‘X’ the days you have conflicts and use the next page to explain. Turn in with your Audition

Form.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday September 5 September 6 September 7 September 8 September 9

Day 1 Auditions

3:00 -5:30 PAC

Day 2 Auditions

3:00 -5:30 PAC

Call-back Auditions

3:00-4:30 PAC

Casting Completed

Posted

September 10 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 16

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Parents Meeting

Venue TBD


Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 4:30


Rehearsals 3:00 to 5:00





Set Construction 10:00 to 2:00

October 1 October 2 October 3 October 4 October 5 October 6 October 7

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:00

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:00 PARENT MEETING

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:00

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:00

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:00

Set Construction

10:00 to 2:00


Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Set Construction

10:00 to 2:00



OFF BOOK





FINAL Set Construction

10:00 to 2:00


Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

NO PROMPTS

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

Rehearsals

3:00 to 5:30

October 29 October 30 October 31 November 1 November 2 November 3 November 4

Rehearsals

3:00 to 6:00

Rehearsals

3:00 to 6:00

Rehearsals

3:00 to 6:00

Rehearsals

3:00 to 6:00

Rehearsals

3:00 to 6:00

November 5 November 6 November 7 November 8 November 9 November 10 November 11

TECH WEEK

3:00 to 6:00

Mandatory

TECH WEEK

3:00 to 6:00

Mandatory

TECH WEEK

3:00 to 6:00

Mandatory

TECH WEEK

3:00 to 6:00

Mandatory

Rest Day

No School

Veteran’s Day

FINAL TECH

10:00 to 2:00

Mandatory

November 12 November 13 November 14 November 15 November 16 November 17 November 18

Dress Rehearsal

3:00 to 7:30

Mandatory

Dress Rehearsal

3:00 to 7:30

Mandatory

Dress Rehearsal

3:00 to 7:30

Mandatory

Faculty

Performance

3:00 to 7:30 Mandatory

Opening Night

6:00 Arrive

7:30 Curtain

Performance

6:00 Arrive

7:30 Curtain

November 19 November 20 November 21 November 22 November 23 November 24 November 25 Performance

Noon Arrive 2:00 Curtain

SET STRIKE

10:00 TO 2:00 Mandatory

SET STRIKE

10:00 TO 2:00 Mandatory

November 26 November 27 November 28 November29 November 30

Reasons for Conflicts

Date Reason for Conflict (brief)

Three Rivers Children’s Theatre’s

CONFLICT POLICY:

TRCT reserves the right to NOT CAST a participant if there are excessive conflicts.

Each cast member must be available for the full run of technical rehearsals and performances.

Planned conflicts must be turned in on the conflict sheet by the night of auditions. Any conflicts received

after that will be considered an unexcused absence.

Cast members may have two (3) unexcused absence during the rehearsal period. Participants with additional

absences may be asked to leave the show.

Arriving more than 30 minutes late or leaving early from rehearsal is considered an absence. If a cast member

needs to be late to rehearsal for a planned event, it must submitted prior to the date of absence.

TRCT cannot plan rehearsals without an accurate understanding of who is available at any given rehearsal.

Therefore, failure to accurately complete the conflict calendar may result in loss of part or being asked to

leave the show.

Three Rivers Children’s Theatre

Teacher/Coach/Mentor Recommendation Form—Due back no later than 09/08/2017

COMPLETE ONLY IF YOU DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE LION KING, SISTER ACT, or WILLY WONKA

(may not be filled out by the parent of student applying)

Students Name: ______________________________Teacher’s Name: ______________________________

Subject(s)/Disciplines in which you taught/supervised student: __________________________________

Grade(s) or year(s) in which you did above: _________________________________________________

Directions:

Mark one circle in every category. Please DO NOT mark between or circle two numbers. Not following this

instruction hurts students in the application process.

Completed forms may be turned in to Robin Picchioni’s mailbox, room D-114, or placed in a sealed envelope and

returned to student.

If returned to student, seal completed form in an envelope. Sign across seal. Return completed form to student.

The following ratings apply:

1--Below average 2--Average 3--Excellent (top 10% this year) 4--Outstanding (top few when I taught this student)

Below Out-

average standing

1. Motivation, Persistence, Initiative……………………1 2 3 4

Self-starter, shows initiative, high level of activity

2. Communication skills……………..……………………1 2 3 4

General: articulate, clear concise Theatre: well-modulated, varied voice appropriate to Scene/setting/assignment

3. Ability……………….……………..……………………1 2 3 4

Demonstrates expertise and/or potential for growth in art form(s)

4. Curiosity and Interest……………..……………………1 2 3 4

Intense interest in and appreciation for learning new things, risk-taker

5. Acceptance of Criticism…………..……………………1 2 3 4

Uses evaluation to improve skills, content and presentation of work; responds positively to suggestions and

director’s/instructor’s vision/goal

6. Work Habits/Time Management..……………………1 2 3 4

Disciplined, turns in work on time, consistent, can work independently, mature

7. Creativity and Originality………..……………………1 2 3 4

Produces original works or interpretations, explores new ideas and forms, produces variety of work styles,

good problem solver

8. Focus and Concentration………..……………………1 2 3 4

Task oriented, not easily distracted

9. Class/Group Participation………..……………………1 2 3 4

Participates fully in discussions and other activities, works well with group, does not disrupt others

10. Leadership Skills…………………..……………………1 2 3 4

Motivates others, guides or directs others to complete common goal or task

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

__________________________________ Date _______________________

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