Lincoln Prairie Community Musical Information November 1st, 2016

INTRODUCTIONS Melissa Downey Julie Trongeau Erin Mayer Middle Level Humanities Teacher Producer Julie Trongeau Acceleration Teacher Director Erin Mayer Music & Performing Arts Teacher Music Director

WHAT? What is a community musical? Students, staff, and their families Often including LP alumni Performing, working, learning together Onstage performers Pit orchestra Set construction Costumes, hair and make-up Backstage help And much more!

WHY? Why a community musical? Community building experience History of the musical Relationships carry over Excellent learning opportunities Multiple intelligences Various school subjects Authentic multi-age learning Older and younger students Adults and children side by side Adults mentoring children

WHY? Why this specific show? Featured roles for children Roles for adults to serve as mentors Plenty of scenes for the entire cast Family friendly, school appropriate Available for amateur licensing Reasonable production requirements Sets, costumes, music, etc. Works with theme… Unity

WHEN? When are the performances? First glimpse… Final dress rehearsal Thursday, March 16th, 9:30 AM Audience of students and staff Official performances Opening Night - Friday, March 17th, 7:00 PM Saturday, March 18th, 7:00 PM Sunday, March 19th, 2:00 PM Monday, March 20th, 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 21st, 7:00 PM - Closing Night Melissa

WHO? The PRODUCTION TEAM Melissa Downey – Producer Julie Trongeau – Director Erin Mayer - Music Director Paula Falvo – Artistic Director Kristine Morton – Technical Director Kathy Gomberg – Orchestra Pit Director Julie

Now that you’re excited and ready to know more…

HOW? AUDITIONS Open to students in grades K-8, parents, staff, and alumni To be on stage… you must audition! Acting Singing Looking for several things… Projection Expression Stage presence Singing ability Melissa

HOW? CASTING Age appropriate – believable Separate casting decisions are made about parents and children No guarantees, everyone who auditions will not be in the show We do not double cast or have understudies

HOW? REHEARSALS – Phase 1 December (after casting) Choral/Vocal rehearsals for adults For students… rehearsals during PDT Various evening rehearsals Specifics TBA considering cast Blocking rehearsals Julie

HOW? REHEARSALS – Phase 2 January, February, and March More frequent evening rehearsals 2 or 3 rehearsals a week Ranging from 3:35 – 9:00 Finish blocking and vocals Choreography Julie

HOW? REHEARSALS – Phase 3 March Production Week Final Touches Production Week March 13th – 15th : Dress Rehearsals! Full costumes Lights, sound, orchestra, etc. Melissa

RESPONSIBILITIES, PRIORITIES, and BALANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES …as a STUDENT Be a Lincoln Prairie student! Attendance Keys Stay on top of class work! Middle level eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES …as a CAST MEMBER Attend every rehearsal! Evening rehearsals March 13th, 14th, and 15th are MANDATORY! Daytime final dress rehearsal March 16th is MANDATORY! ALL performances are MANDATORY!

RESPONSIBILITIES …as a CAST MEMBER Realistically… We know that some may have an occasional rehearsal conflict Communication is key! Remember your absence impacts everyone Learn your part Songs, lines, blocking, dances Costumes You may need to provide/purchase items

RESPONSIBILITIES …as a PARENT Help your child to stay balanced while fulfilling expectations Transportation Punctuality Production assistance

RESPONSIBILITIES …of STAFF/PRODUCTION TEAM Keys Assume positive intent Make decisions in best interests of students, staff, and the production

RESPONSIBILITIES …for ALL Try to stay rested and healthy! Take care of yourself!

COMMUNICATION Written communication Audition letter Schedule Costume requirements Ticket order forms Updates, as needed E-mail for reminders and new information Website for information reference Phone numbers for emergency contacts

THE DECISION Family discussion… Is this right for you? Be realistic! If this could be a fit for you and/or your child…

AUDITION DETAILS Students: Which day works best? Monday, November 14th 3:35 – 5:00 Tuesday, November 15th 3:35 – 5:00 Basketball Team and Cheerleaders: Monday, November 14th 6:00 – 7:00 Adults: Tuesday, November 15th 6:00 – 8:00 Call Backs: Wednesday, November 16th 6:00 PM

AUDITION DETAILS DEADLINES Audition forms should be received by Thursday, November 10th at 3:35 No student will be permitted to audition without a parent signed audition form Adult forms should be returned prior to or at the time of the audition.

AUDITION DETAILS AUDITION EXPECTATIONS Acting and Singing Projection Expression Stage presence Accuracy Everything speaks Behavior Attitude

AUDITION DETAILS CASTING DECISIONS Unfortunately, we can’t cast everyone Cast list posted on window outside of the main office on Friday, Nov 18th Cast list will also be shared via e-mail

OPPORTUNITIES Decided not to audition? Not selected for the cast? There are many OPPORTUNITIES to be involved in this production! More information to come! Check out the LP Press

QUESTIONS?

AUDITION FORMS Now that you have more information, if you and/or your child are interested in auditioning, please pick up audition forms at the front table.