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New Venue Cleveland High School- 5511 15th Ave S. Theater seats 400 Has dressing rooms, lobby and concession area

Mandatory Rehearsals Check calendar for times Monday, May 9th – Sunday, May 22nd Check calendar for times There will be a mandatory rehearsal on Sunday, May 15 3:00-6:00 P.M.

Rehearsals Rehearsals will be in Drama Room Rehearsals end at 4:00 pm on Mondays and 5:00 pm Tuesday - Friday Pick up is ALWAYS in the loop when ALL are called For staggered rehearsal, please come to the Drama Room for pick-ups prior to 4 pm (Mondays) and 5 pm (Tuesday – Friday)

Rehearsal Expectations Conflicts or absences should be communicated by parent, not child. Pack a snack for after school. No electronic devices during rehearsal. Cell phones may be used only to contact parents at the end of rehearsal. Unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the cast.

Actor’s Fee Fee is $25 Fee is due by Friday, March 4th This fee covers consumables like make-up, hair supplies, costumes, etc.

Creative Team Director: Julie Olsen Musical Director: Sara Hanson Choreographer: Elizabeth Orme Production Manager: Lori Mandell Technical Director: Steve Cooper Volunteer Coordinator: Anjanette Allard Set Designer: Julie Olsen, Steve Cooper Costume Designer: Kyrsten Laboda, Kristin Frosaker Props: Jen Yerkes

Lead Positions Needed Poster Make up Hair/beards/wigs

Costumes (cont.) Ideal: A team of 5 people working with the leads Largest area of need!! Ideal: A team of 5 people working with the leads Responsibility for a small group of costumes will be assigned to each person by the leads

Costumes (cont.) No-Sew tasks needed: Measuring actors Pulling costumes from existing stock Shopping for costumes Ordering costume pieces on-line Hot-gluing adornments on costumes and creating wings, halos, etc.

Props Ideal: The Lead person will meet with the director to determine a clear idea of what the props should look like. To have at least 3 helpers work with the lead to find, build or buy the props needed

Publicity 2 helpers to work with the lead Coordinate artwork with our graphic designer and get posters printed Distribute posters in the community by April 29th Other publicity ideas welcome

Poster Need a lead who has a background or interest in graphic design Will work with director on ideas for the poster Will get photos from the photographer to use for the poster Will send poster to director for approval Will send to Publicity to get it printed no later than April, 27th

Makeup Need a lead person and 2 or more helpers Inventory existing makeup stock Talk with director about make up needs Order new make up Help students apply makeup before each show (this can also be the backstage supervisors helping before performances)

Hair/Beards/Wigs Need a lead to work with director to determine needs Need 2 people to work with lead to pull items from our stock, borrow or purchase Try items on students Teach students how to do their own

Load in/Strike 10 volunteers per day to help the lead Rent and drive U-Haul Truck Loading and unloading of the truck At least 5 need to help construct and deconstruct the set at load in and strike. Must be available all day Saturday, 14th (load in) Must be available all day Sunday, May 22nd (strike) Having own tools is helpful

Work Parties Help with construction of the set in workspace Help paint set in workspace Tentative dates: Friday, March 11th Saturday, March 12th Friday, March 18

Backstage Adult Supervision Arrive at 5:00 call with the actors Begin working with them at first dress rehearsal on ?? Keep students quiet and in assigned areas Must be available for all performances or share with one other person

House Manager Run the front of the house activities Train ushers Seat guests Reserve seats for special guests (A list of these guests will be given to the lead) Manage intermission signals, late entries Keep front lobby, house and bathrooms neat and organized

Ticket Sales Coordinator The lead should post our ticket sales information on Brown paper tickets (April 29th presale only, May 6th general sale) 2 people to help coordinate ticket sales at the door Track our walk-in ticket sales numbers Work with House manager to fill available seats Train volunteer ticket sellers

THANK YOU!!! Thank you all for coming. Thank you for your wonderful children. Thank you in advance, for all the work to support your kids and the drama program. Thank you for your support of the arts.