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Theatre Ink Audition Packet ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Book by Jay Thompson and Dean Fuller Music by Mary Rodgers Lyrics by Marshall Barer DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY BRAD JENSEN MUSICAL DIRECTION BY CHRIS ROPPOLA Show Dates March 12 th , 13 th , 14 th at 7:30PM March 15 th at 2:00PM in the Auditorium
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Theatre Ink

Audition Packet

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Book by Jay Thompson and Dean Fuller Music by Mary Rodgers

Lyrics by Marshall Barer

DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY BRAD JENSEN MUSICAL DIRECTION BY CHRIS ROPPOLA

Show Dates

March 12th, 13th, 14th at 7:30PM March 15th at 2:00PM

in the Auditorium

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October 2014

Dear Auditioner,

Thank you for auditioning for the Musical Theatre Production Once Upon A Mattress. Theatre Ink is committed to putting on a production

that every actor, stage crew member, costume designer, props coordinator, stage manager, set designer, technical director, director, choreographer, music director, orchestra member, producer, lighting designer, sound designer, house manager, usher, program designer, poster designer, printer, custodian, parent, teacher's aide, guidance counselor, cafeteria staff, teacher, principal, asst. principal, secretary, school staff member and audience member can be proud of.

From the choosing of the play to the audition to the rehearsal to the performance and to the strike, all participants of this production will create and participate in a process that will feature nothing less than 100% dedication, hard work, and excellence! Our process is founded in complete teamwork and collaboration that will hopefully lead to a professional level production. Our teaching and working model gives students an opportunity to grow both on and offstage while producing a musical theatre production for our community to enjoy. It is also a great way to make new friends and develop new skills!

Thank you for joining us and we wish you the best of luck at auditions. If not cast, we hope you will participate in one of the many important roles backstage, which are as important as the ones onstage. I hope this is a fun learning experience where you will meet new friends and have an exciting theatre experience! For more info go to Theatreink.net

Adam Brown, Director of Theatre Ink

GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO AUDITION!

And thanks for being a part of Newton North’s Teaching and Working Theatre!

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Please read the entire packet.

General Interest 10/15 3:00-3:45 PM Room 175 Meeting:

WORKSHOPS Vocal Workshop (Women): 11/3 3:30-4:15 PM Room 158 Vocal Workshop (Men): 11/3 4:20-5:00 PM Room 158

Dance Workshop: 11/13 3:30-5:30 PM Auditorium

Audition Workshop: 11/7 3:30-5:30 PM Room 171

AUDITIONS Vocal/Acting Auditions: 11/17 3:30-6:30 PM Room 171 Dance Auditions: 11/17 7:00-9:00 PM TBA Dance Auditions: 11/18 3:00-5:00 PM TBA Vocal/Acting Auditions: 11/18 5:30-9:00 PM Room 171

CALLBACKS Vocal/Dance Callbacks: 11/21 2:45-6:00 PM Auditorium *There will be a 20-minute dinner break. Please bring something with you. *

REHEARSALS December 19th, 2014- March 11th, 2015

Music, acting, and dance rehearsals will generally be Monday - Friday from 3 - 6:30pm. There may be some Saturday rehearsals. More specific dates and times

will be determined after casting. *Tech week rehearsals will go to 11PM*

PERFORMANCES March 12th, 13th, 14th at 7:30 PM

March 15th at 2:00 PM

Please sign up for a half-hour vocal audition slot, and an hour-long dance audition slot.

You must sign up and attend both a vocal and a dance audition to be considered for

Once Upon A Mattress.

Questions?

Please contact:

Mr. Brown (Producer) at [email protected] or

Celia (Stage Manager) at [email protected] or

Mr. Jensen (Director/Choreographer) at [email protected]

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Director and Choreographer’s Note From Mr. Jensen Dear Actor,

Welcome to the Once Upon A Mattress Audition Packet! I hope you all are as excited about this production as I am. This packet will provide you will all of the necessary material you will need in order to carry out a professional, prepared, and strong audition. Auditioning can be a very nerve-wracking experience. Therefore it is in your best interest to become as familiar with the material in this packet as possible. In the attached pages you will find a synopsis, a character breakdown, and song selections from the show! Furthermore, the more educated you are regarding this production, the more capable you will be in making strong and relevant choices in your audition.

Throughout the audition process I will be looking for students who are hard working, positive, focused, and ready to work on a team. I like to think of large musicals as well-oiled machines. Therefore, actors need to be ready to work as a part of a team, with everyone working to tell a fast-paced, driving story of empowerment and innovation. Also, (and perhaps most importantly) I am looking for actors who are willing to make bold choices. Once Upon A Mattress is a fairy-tale; therefore all of the characters are larger than life. We are looking for comedic actors who use their bodies as well as their voices to create archetypal fairy-tale characters: the evil queen, the sly jester, the innocent lady in waiting, and the strapping knight. Do your best, take risks, and have fun. SYNOPSIS

ACT ONE:

In a small kingdom in medieval times, Prince Dauntless is looking for a bride. A dozen girls have already been tested and rejected as unsuitable by his mother, the talkative Queen Aggravain, who dominates the kingdom and her mute husband, King Sextimus. The marriage law of the land states "no one may wed until Dauntless shares his marriage bed" and the lords and ladies of the court are distressed. There is definitely An Opening for a Princess here.

Chief among the distressed are Lady Larken and Sir Harry, who, it seems, are soon going to have a new arrival whether they are married or not. Though Larken offers to go away so the birth of their child won't spoil Harry's chance to become Prime Minister, Harry won't hear of such a thing. Everything will be all right In a Little While, just as soon as the right princess shows up.

The Prince hopes that will be soon too, as he's eager to get married, he tells the Queen, though he sometimes has the feeling she doesn't want him to marry. How can he be so ridiculous, the Queen asks, and she's off and running on one of her interminable monologues, explaining in detail her exact feelings. She's only doing all this for her son's own good, because she wants him to wed a true princess. Someone like herself, when she was younger, of course. If only she were younger....

The Queen is interrupted by Sir Harry, who offers to embark on a search for a princess. After all, they've exhausted all the possibilities in the kingdom. There's no one left but their little sisters and it'll take years for them to grow up!

Reluctant to grant Harry's request, the Queen finally gives in to Dauntless' pleading and gives her permission for the knight to begin his quest.

Three weeks later Harry returns with a princess, but no was expecting. It's Princess Winnifred, who arrives dripping wet. She was so anxious to fill the opening for a princess that she swam the castle's moat instead of waiting for the drawbridge to be lowered! And even though she's "actually, terribly, timid and horribly shy," she can hardly bear to wait to discover who her prince will be.

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The Queen is appalled by Princess Winnifred's behavior. Her son absolutely won't marry any “moat-swimmer" like this, not while there's still a breath left in her body!

Though Winnifred is prepared to leave this "nut house" after the prince won't marry any “moat-swimmer" like this, not while there's still a breath left in her body!

Hmmmmmm. Yes, maybe a test for Sensitivity, that might work, but just what kind of a test should it be, the Queen wonders. She calls on her Wizard for help but before he can come up with an idea the Queen has decided that under 20 soft, downy mattresses she will place a tiny pea. "Any genuine princess would feel it," and if 20 mattresses aren't enough to insure Princess Winnifred a good night's sleep, the Queen will see that she's given a soothing sedative to help her.

Meanwhile, Winnifred and Dauntless are getting to know one another. The Princess has also impressed the King, who, Winnifred learns is under a curse. He will remain mute until "the mouse devours the hawk," whatever that means. They've already tried using a big mouse and a little hawk, but the mouse ran away and the hawk bit the King! Not to worry, Winnifred reassure them, once her test is out of the way she'll figure something out. Right now she has other things on her mind, like the strangeness of her new surroundings, which are so...dry, certainly not like The Swamps of Home.

Larken mistakes Princess Winnifred for a chambermaid and has a minor fight with Harry, whom she blames for her error. Harry doesn't understand how Larken could mistake the Princess for a chambermaid, but then Larken doesn't understand how Harry could mistake "that chambermaid for a Princess." They part, bitterly.

The Queen is still concerned that her test may be too easy. Let's see, maybe it would be a good idea to have a ball first. They can make "what's-her-name" dance till she drops. The Queen has heard that the new dance that's all the rage, The Spanish Panic, is absolutely exhausting!

Later that evening, Larken is running away because of her fight with Harry, but she's intercepted by the Minstrel and the Jester who try to dissuade her. But Larken has made up her mind, she's prepared to leave all by herself and the Jester--who want Larken and Harry to get back together again--have described the terrors lurking on the other side of the castle walls. On second thought, maybe Larken will let the Minstrel guide her to Normandy, it sounds so delightful as he describes its joys.

At the ball things aren't going exactly as the Queen had planned. Winnifred has danced every dance so far, but she isn't the least bit tired. Actually, she's more interested in the upcoming test, and she tries to get Dauntless to give her some clues as to what might lie in store for her. Well, sometimes it's a test of spelling, sometimes a test of strength and endurance... Now that's something Winnifred can relate to, and she picks up a weight even he couldn't lift!

Dauntless is further impressed, the pair becoming even friendlier when Winnifred tells him that he can call her by her nickname, Fred. Why Fred can do almost anything, which she proceeds to prove (Song of Love). Anything except drink, that is, and she passes out after a few too many rounds of congratulatory goblets of wine.

ACT TWO:

Setting up her test, the Queen demands the castle remain Quiet while it is in progress. When she discovers that Larken, in disguise, intends to run away, the Queen reminds Larken that she is still one of her ladies-in-waiting and orders her to "Get above stairs where you belong and prepare what's-her-, Dauntless is trying to

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coach the Princess for whatever her test may be when Larken arrives, still in her runaway disguise. Winnifred doesn't quite understand what's going on, but it must have something to do with something Larken's done to Harry! He's a wonderful boy, and Larken should go to him at once and apologize. Realizing she really does love Harry, Larken agrees, telling Winnifred that if her baby is a girl, she'll name it Fred in the Princess' honor!

Alone, Winnifred continues studying for her test by reading the story of Prince Waldere, which of course ends with a Happily Ever After, She wonders if she will ever have one, too.

The Minstrel and the Jester are attempting to find out what kind of test the Queen has planned for Winnifred. The King wants to help, but the Jester points out that now that Dauntless is getting married perhaps the King should have a little Man-to-Man Talk with his son. But when he does, it turns out that the Prince is not as dense as everyone believes him to be.

Meanwhile, the Minstrel and the Jester beard the Wizard in his chamber, the Minstrel recognizing him as Cardamon the Great, a magician he remembers from a performance he saw when he was a small boy, the greatest performer he can remember seeing. Flattered, the Wizard appears willing to take the Minstrel into his confidence, as the Jester reminisces about the act his father used to do in his Very Soft Shoes.

Larken has indeed apologized to Harry, and things are looking up for the pair once again (Yesterday I Loved You); but not if the Queen has her way with The Test! She's had the 20 mattresses set up, but just in case Winnifred has trouble falling asleep she's brought the Wizard's hypnotic mirror, the sleeping potion and the Nightingale of Samarkand to sing the Princess to sleep. But Winnifred not only has a little trouble getting into her very high bed, she has trouble staying on it once she's there! And she's definitely having trouble getting comfy, even with her feathered friend's Lullaby.

All right, she'll start over again. Off the bed, bid everyone goodnight, then back on top of those 20 downy mattresses. But it's no use. Bring on the sheep! And she begins to count...

The next morning the Queen is certain her test has succeeded. How could anyone possibly pass the test? In fact, she's already gloating over her success when Winnifred arrives on the scene...still counting sheep! She hasn't slept a wink all night! That bed should be moved to the torture chamber!

Dauntless is delighted! Fred has passed the test after all and now he can be married--and so can Lady Larken and Sir Harry!

But the Queen doesn't give in quite so easily and begins haranguing Dauntless about his choice of a wife. Dauntless has finally had enough and he shouts at his mother to SHUT UP! It's happened at last--the mouse has finally devoured the hawk. The spell is broken, and now it's the Queen who can't speak and the King's voice is back at last!

Winnifred is exhausted. She really needs to get some sleep, and now we see that it wasn't really that tiny pea that kept her awake all night, as her subjects remove the Minstrel's lute, a helmet and other spiked and thorny objects from under the mattresses. Winnifred can get a good night's sleep at last, and she does (Finale). Source Gathered From: "Synopsis." Once Upon a Mattress. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2014.

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Character Descriptions The Minstrel: He is an entertainer at heart. Not only is he the narrator of our story, breaking the fourth wall and directly addressing the audience, but he is also a debonair musician that mischievously works with his friend, The Jester, to help those in need within the Kingdom. The Minstrel makes a living by traveling from kingdom to kingdom, singing his songs and telling his stories. He is a man of the entertainment bizz and therefore posses the confidence of a suave, debonair musician. (Baritone/Tenor)

Think: Corny Collins (Hairspray), Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly The Jester: She is a smoky young woman who lives within the castle. While constantly trying to live up to the reputation of her famous father, the Jester is a tomboyish troublemaker who uses her womanly finesse to charm her way out of trouble. She lives within a kingdom ruled by men, and is often spoken down to by the Wizard and the Queen. The Jester is an old accomplice of the Minstrel and together they sneakily solve the problems within the Kingdom. She should be a triple threat and will have several dance solos throughout the show. (Alto/Mezzo)

Think: Anybody’s (West Side Story), Marilyn Monroe Princess No. 12: Princess No. 12 is the standard of femininity within our kingdom. She is everything a princess should be. While this role only appears within the first scene of the show, the overture is the story of how this princess prepares for her test within the Kingdom. She is extremely nervous, as she knows that the entire kingdom is rooting for her. However, she is confident in both her beauty and her brains.

Think: Audrey Hepburn, Cinderella, Giselle (Enchanted) The Wizard: The Wizard is the flamboyant personal assistant to the Queen. He is a fabulously over the top man who takes himself extremely seriously. He also believes his classical magic skills to be a dying art. He loves the current state of the Kingdom, as he and the Queen maintain most of the power within the castle walls. He detests the Jester and is extremely revolted by the arrival of Princess Winnifred.

Think: Tim Gun, Frankie Grande, Jack from Will and Grace, Wiggins from Pocahontas Lady Larken: She is the ingénue within this production. Lady Larken is one of the Queen’s Ladies in Waiting; therefore she is a prominent person within the Kingdom. Lady Larken has a secret that could ruin her pristine reputation of perfect femininity, as she has broken the “Marriage Rule” and has become pregnant with Sir Harry’s baby. She is madly in love with Sir Harry and dreams of a happy life with her husband and child. She slowly unravels throughout the show, fighting with Harry, insulting the Princess, and almost sneaking out of the Kingdom all together. She desperately tries to be the perfect 1950s housewife, but through Larken we see that this may be harder to do than she once thought. (Soprano)

Think: Sandy (Grease), Audrey Hepburn, Princess Anna (Frozen) Sir Harry: Sir Harry is one of the most prominent Knights within the Kingdom. He is first in line for the role of Prime Minister, and therefore has a lot to lose if anyone finds out that his girlfriend, Lady Larken, is pregnant with his baby. He is a bit arrogant and thickheaded, sometimes locked into the old-fashioned notions of 1950s gender roles. He is strapping, strong, and confident, but easily melted by Lady Larken. He is the image of masculinity and knighthood. (Baritone)

Think: Gaston (Beauty and The Beast), James Dean, Link Larken (Hairspray), Hans (Frozen)

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Queen Aggravain: She is the loud, talkative, opinionated, mother-bear-Queen of the show. She is overbearing, over-protective, and delusional. She says she wants the best for her darling son, but craves the power of the throne and the glamour of her life when she is in charge. The Queen requires constant pampering, and feels as though life is almost too draining for a woman of her sensitivity. She requires all of the women in her kingdom to adhere to the standards of 1950s womanhood. She is threatened by Winnifred’s bold sense of self and confidence. She relies on the advisement of the Wizard and talks down to everyone else in the Kingdom. She is evil and should be played as such. (Alto)

Think: The Evil Queen (Snow White), Velma Von Tussle (Hairspray), Stepford Wife Prince Dauntless: Prince Dauntless is the Mama’s Boy Prince of the Kingdom. When we first meet Dauntless he lacks self-esteem and confidence. He bends to the rule of his mother, but is brought to life with Winnifred’s passion and ability to make mistakes within the kingdom. He is a character role, and should be played as mousy, meek, and extremely timid. The audience should almost forget that he is a fully-grown man because of his boyish charm and appearance. (Baritone)

Think: Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors) King Sextimus the Silent: King Sextimus is the antithesis to Queen Aggravain. He is down-to-earth, loveable, has an eye for the ladies of the kingdom, and the ultimate troublemaker. Also, he is silent. This actor will be asked to mime throughout the performance and therefore must have impeccable physical acting ability. He is in charge of giving Dauntless “the talk” and is extremely nervous to do so. He is charmed by Winnifred and is a truly loving father. Princess Winnifred the Woebegone: She is the protagonist of the show. Through Winnifred, we see that a true princess is defined by her sense of self and ability to stay true to who she is despite the judgment of others. Winnifred is loud, outgoing, and from the Swamp. She burps, she farts, and has no regard for the Queen’s notion of “femininity”. Winnifred falls in love with Dauntless and feels the pressure of the kingdom on her shoulders. She is loveable and quirky. Winnifred is a comedic actress who is also a strong singer and dancer. (Alto)

Think: Mindy Kaling, Ugly Betty

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Music Director’s Note from Chris Roppola I love doing theater, but doing good theater is hard. Make no mistake, the work we will do during

rehearsals and performances will be challenging – but if done right, it should also be fulfilling and fun. In order to do our best work, and to craft the best show possible, we must have the best auditions possible. For the production staff, that means being prepared and in sync with exactly the kind of things we are looking for. For the actors, it means being extremely prepared with your audition material. However, knowing the music and lyrics is just the beginning. When choosing and preparing an audition piece, think about the following (we’ve made answering some these questions very easy!):

• Is the song appropriate to the role for which you’re auditioning? • What character is singing the song? • What is the dramatic or comedic moment happening in context when the song is done during the show?

(You may need to do a little research to answer this.) o Will you perform the song in that way, or interpret it differently?

Here are some of the things to expect at the vocal workshops:

• We’ll do some light warm-ups and talk through ideas for warming up on your own before auditions. • We’ll talk about the vocal technique Top 5:

o Breathe. o Sing through to the ends of your phrases/words/notes. o Know when to breathe. o Sing with the volume and energy you sing when you’re at home alone in your room and you think

no one is listening! o Breathe more.

• We’ll sing each of the audition selections once or twice.

If you do reference a recording or video to familiarize yourself with a number, please note there are slight differences with the score and that we are doing the ORIGINAL version, NOT the revival. Also, please know that we do not expect nor want you to sing a number exactly as it is on the CD; we want to hear your interpretation of the song. ***Alternatively this year, you may sing an audition piece of your own choosing. It should be in the style of the show, preferably ballad tempo, and around 32 bars. If the song is in 3/4 or 2/4(or cut) time you may adjust the length of the selection appropriately*** There are four selections from the show this year.* Whether using one of the selections or brining in a song of your own, please plan to sing from memory at the auditions. An accompanist will be provided.

Minstrel, Jester, Prince Dauntless1 Many Moons Ago (beginning through measure 26)

Sir Harry & Lady Larken, Prince Dauntless1

In a Little While (measure 3 to measure33) ** sing whole selection**

Princess Winnifred Shy (measure 24 through measure 58)

Queen Sensitivity (measure 83 to the end)

If you are not sure which role you would like or you are not interested in a particular role, pick the song that you feel best showcases your voice. 1If you are auditioning for the role of Dauntless, you may sing either of these songs.

*The music selections are in a separate packet. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me via email at: [email protected] You can also contact our Assistant Music Director: Kate Martenis: [email protected]

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Once Upon A Mattress AUDITION CARD

(Please write legibly!) Name _____________________________________________ Home Phone Number___________________ Cell Phone Number _________________ Email Address _______________________________________ Parent Name(s)_________________________________________ Parent Cell Number(s)___________________________________________ Parent E-Mail Address(es)_____________________________________________________ Theatre, Vocal, and Dance Experience/Training: (Please attach résumé if you have one) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Can you read Music? Yes No Vocal part (Circle all that apply): Soprano Mezzo Alto Tenor Baritone Bass Are you willing to dye/cut your hair for the show? Yes No Are you comfortable kissing onstage? Yes No Are you able to attend night (5PM-10 PM) rehearsals? Yes No Are you involved in Freshman Cabaret? Yes No Are you in Cabaret Troupe? Yes No Are you in Nitrous Oxide? Yes No Are you a playwright for the Playwright’s Festival? Yes No Do you plan on auditioning for Spontaneous Generation? Yes No Do you have any other major commitments after school? Yes No Did you attend the dance workshop prior to your audition? Yes No Do you play the piano? Yes No If so, for how long? ________

#_____

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In order of preference, list which roles you are most interested in:

1. ____________________ 2. _____________________ 3. ______________________ Will you accept any role in this production? Yes No If not, which roles are you accepting? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ And why those roles? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Is there anything else you would like us to know? __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ If not cast, are you interested in working backstage on this production? Yes No If yes, what positions are you interested in? Costumes______ Props______ Stage Crew______ Marketing______ Student Producer______ Makeup______ Please Note: The rehearsals for this production will be January 5th – March 11th, 2015 with a read-through on December 19th, 2014 Music, acting and dance rehearsals will generally be Monday - Friday from 3 - 6:30pm. There may be some Saturday rehearsals. *Tech week rehearsals will go to 11PM*

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Please note that conflicts will weigh heavily in the casting process. We are looking for actors who have flexible schedules, or are available for all rehearsal times listed. Weekly Conflicts: Please list ALL weekly conflicts below from 2:30PM to 11:00PM (Please include travel time) (This includes X-Block commitments) Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Specific Saturday Conflicts: Do you foresee any engagements on Saturdays, or do you have any present conflicts on Saturdays? If so, list ALL below from December 18th, 2014 to March 20th 2015 (Please include travel time) Date Conflict Specific One-Time Conflicts: If you know of a date or dates between December 18th, 2014 to March 20th, 2015 during which you will be absent (i.e. vacations, appointments, etc.), please list them below. (Please include travel time) Note: Conflicts will affect whether or not you are cast in this production. Date Conflict Please initial below that you have listed all your conflicts above, understand the time requirement and have read the complete Audition Packet: Initials: __________

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KEY DATES October 15 General Interest Meeting 3:00 November 3 Music Workshop November 7 Audition Workshop November 13 Dance Workshop November 17, 18 Auditions November 21 Callbacks December 19 Read-through/First rehearsal January 5 Rehearsals begin TBA Mandatory set build day(s) February 23-March 15 No conflicts! March 2-6 Tech Week- no conflicts! March 7, 8 Tech rehearsals- 9am-6pm March 9-11 Production Week- 3pm to 11pm March 11 Final Dress Rehearsal March 12-15 SHOW! Week of March 16 Strike (mandatory set breakdown)

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