Please read over the schedule for the production carefully, and review it with your parent/guardian. Any conflicts you have with the schedule must be reported at this time.
PIPPIN
Production InformationAUDITIONS: Wednesday, January 18 (2:15pm-4:15pm)
CALL-BACK AUDITIONS: Wednesday, January 25 (2:15pm-4:15pm)
Students will be invited to the Call-back Auditions based on the initial auditions.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Auditions will consist of:
ACTING: Performance of the Audition Monologues. Students should practice these monologues prior to auditions. It is recommended that students read the character descriptions and synopsis to be familiar with the characters and story. They should also give thought as to which characters for which they are best suited. Students do not have to memorize these monologues, but should be very familiar with the text of the monologue.
MOVEMENT: Students will participate in very basic movement exercises and improvisations based on the animals and other characters in the play.
DANCING: Students will be taught a basic dance combination at auditions. Time will be allowed to practice the routine, and then students will perform it in groups of 5 to 10 students at a time. (Dance experience is not necessary! We are looking to see how students learn dance steps.)
SINGING: Performance of the Audition Song. Students should prepare the audition song, "Magic To Do." The sheet music, practice track with vocals, and piano only accompaniment track are under The Stafford Players Files on this page.
STUDENTS SHOULD BE DRESSED TO MOVE AT AUDITIONS.
MATERIALS FOR AUDITIONS:
Production Information, Character Descriptions, Story Synopsis, and Audition Monologues are available under The Stafford Players Files below this post.
STUDENT PARTICIPATION & PARENT NOTIFICATION FORM:
In order to be considered for casting in this play, a student must submit a completed Student Participation and Parent Notification Form by the time of auditions on January 25, 2023. NO STUDENT WILL BE CAST WITHOUT SUBMITTING THIS FORM. It is available with the audition files under The Stafford Players Files on the Stafford Players web page.
NOTE TO PARENTS REGARDING THE PARENT MEETING & VOLUNTEERING:
Your student has auditioned for PIPPIN – The Stafford High School Fall Show. If he/she is cast, we ask that you attend the Parent Meeting on Thursday, March 9 at 7pm. The purpose of this meeting is to organize support for this production. Without the support of parents, we would be unable to provide great opportunities for students in theater at Stafford High School.
THE STAFFORD PLAYERS WEB PAGE: www.staffordschools.net/Page/18526
This is our page on the Stafford High School website (staffordschools.net). The cast list will be posted on The Stafford Players web page by Friday, September 2. Students who are cast should check this regularly. Also, be sure to like & follow The Stafford Players on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and join our Remind!
PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT SALES:
An important fundraising component for the Stafford High School Theater Department is the sale of advertisement space in the program for our spring musical, PIPPIN. Therefore, cast and crew members of PIPPIN will be asked to sell THREE (3) Program Advertisements.
PUBLICITY EXPECTATIONS:
Students in the CAST & CREW will be expected to participate in promotional activities (hanging up posters, banners, etc.) on their own time. More details to come!
REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS:
Students in the CAST & CREW will be expected to attend all rehearsals for which they are scheduled, which includes the date of Prom on Saturday, April 15.
REGULAR REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals begin for the full Cast and Stage Management on Monday, January 30. The full Stage Crew will begin attending rehearsals on Wednesday, March 22.
AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSALS INCLUDE:
Mondays & Wednesdays, January 30 - February 15 (2:15-5pm)
Monday - Thursday, March 6-9 (2:15-5pm)
Monday - Friday, March 20 - 31 (2:15-5pm)
Monday - Thursday, April 3-6 (2:15-6pm)
Tuesday - Friday, April 11-14 (2:15-6pm)
NON-SCHOOL DAY REHEARSALS INCLUDE:
Saturday February 18 (10am-6pm)
Saturday March 25 (10am-6pm)
Saturday April 1 and 8 (10am-6pm)
Monday, April 10 (10am-6pm)
Saturday April 15 (9am-4pm)
DRESS REHEARSALS:
Monday-Friday, April 17-20 (2:15- 7pm)
Thursday-Friday, April 26-27 (2:15- 7pm)
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, April 21 & 28 (7pm)
Saturday, April 22 & 29 (2pm & 7pm)