AUDITION INFORMATION
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM
Only Calvin Christian students in the 9th-12th grade in the 2019-2020 school year are invited to audition for this production. We will also be accepting 10 students from 5th-8th grade, these students will only be in a few numbers.
Producing musical theater is an incredibly labor-intensive project. Many people will be involved and commit significant amounts of time. Please carefully evaluate the projected rehearsal schedule and consider whether the student’s/family’s schedule will allow them to commit to this show.
We ask that students audition ONLY if they are willing to commit via contract to the rehearsal schedule. This MAY likely mean having to make adjustments in other commitments, especially during the two key production weeks leading up to the show (see below).
NOTE: Students can indeed play sports and be in the play, but some adjustments will likely have to be made in the commitment to both programs.
*NOTE*: Although the artistic team will do their best to cast everyone who auditions for the show, it may not be possible simply due to numbers. Roles will be assigned by the artistic team to the student who is the best fit.
Audition Details: Students MUST attend Auditions in order to be cast in the show.
Audition Workshop: Friday, January 31th, 4:00-6:00. Students can stop by the Library at any time.
Auditions:
High School- Wednesday & Thursday, February 5th & 6th 5:00-7:00
5th-8th grade auditions- Saturday the 8th 11:00-1:00
Callbacks: Students MUST be available to attend the "Call-Back" IF they are called back. If they are unable to attend they may forfeit their opportunity to be cast in key roles.
Call-backs will be held in the HS Library Saturday, February 8th, 1:00-6:00
The Cast List will be e-mailed to all who audition by Sunday morning, February 9th and will also be posted on the CCS website.
Projected Rehearsal Schedule & Show Dates:
Mandatory All-Cast Meeting WITH at least one parent -- Monday, February 10th from 6:30-8:00 pm (location TBA)
Mandatory All Cast Read & Sing-Thru of Libretto & Pizza Dinner Kick-off -- Monday, February 10th from 5:00- 8:00PM (location TBA)
Rehearsal projections -- The Artistic team will do their very best to build a rehearsal schedule around the conflict calendars each cast member submits, and the Athletic's schedule, as much as possible.. Again – this schedule will likely change to fit the Cast members conflict calendars, within reason. Also, not every cast member will be called to every rehearsal.
Rehearsals will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 5:30-8:00
Mandatory Production Week Rehearsals -- please see the Draft calendar (including the Super Saturday Rehearsal on Saturday, April 11th (likely from 10:00AM –5:00PM). Also – please note the full day of rehearsal on Thursday, April 23rd (students will be allowed to miss school for their final day of rehearsals IF they are in good standing with all classes -- students are responsible for communicating with their teachers).
SHOWS (Mandatory):
Invited Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, April 23rd at 5:00PM
Possible School Show Tease (for CCS, all grades): Thursday, April 23rd
Opening Night: Friday, April 24th @ 7:00PM
Other Shows: Saturday, April 25th @ 2:00 & 7:00PM, Friday May 1st @ 7:00, May 2nd @ 2:00 & 6:00
Cast & Crew Set Teardown & Strike Party --Saturday, May 2nd- 8:00-10:00PM
REQUESTED & OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION EXPENSES
*Requested Expenses:
Requested Participation Fee--High School: $150
Middle School: $100
(There are discounts for two children from the same family)
All cast members receive a show t-shirt and a cast & crew photo
Tickets for the shows -- Approx. $12
Optional Expenses:
Some minimal costume expenses if able
On-Line Auction for “Special Seats” – A fun fundraiser!
Extra show t-shirts for family members
Congratulatory Ads
*NOTE: There are all levels of scholarship available to assist with the “Requested Expenses.” Please write an e-mail directly to Dr. Jeff Pratt (
jeffpratt@calvinsocal.org), CCS Superintendent, indicating requested need. This matter will be handled confidentially between Dr. Pratt, the family and our billing office. NO STUDENT will be precluded from participation due to finances.