Parent Meeting November 5 th, 2012

Who are we? Vanessa Cordeiro Vanessa Cordeiro - Director, Acting - Director, Acting - 1 st -5 th Grade Inclusion Teacher Pete Jalbert Pete Jalbert - Musical Director - Musical Director - Music Teacher/Choral Director - Music Teacher/Choral Director Alissa Tupik-Jones Alissa Tupik-Jones - Choreographer - Choreographer

Drama Club History

Synopsis Loosely based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton, is dissatisfied with life in the sea. She longs to be with the humans on the surface and is often caught in arguments with her father over those “barbaric fish-eaters.” She swims off to meet Ursula, the Sea Witch. She strikes a deal with Ursula to become human, but Ursula has bigger plans in store for this mermaid and her father, who banished her from his kingdom many years ago…

Casting Info Cast size: 40 students maximum Cast size: 40 students maximum Approximately 20 speaking parts, several ensemble parts available Approximately 20 speaking parts, several ensemble parts available The ensemble/stage crew will consist of the Sea Chorus, Sailors, Merfolk, Gulls, Chefs and Lagoon Animals. The ensemble/stage crew will consist of the Sea Chorus, Sailors, Merfolk, Gulls, Chefs and Lagoon Animals. Stage Crew info will be addressed after casting the show. Students should listen for homeroom announcements. Stage Crew info will be addressed after casting the show. Students should listen for homeroom announcements.

Casting Info (cont.) Pilot – Driver of Prince Eric’s ship Pilot – Driver of Prince Eric’s ship Prince Eric Prince Eric Grimsby Grimsby Seahorse – herald in King Triton’s court Seahorse – herald in King Triton’s court King Triton King Triton Sebastian Sebastian Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) Ariel Ariel Flounder Flounder Scuttle Scuttle Ursula Ursula Tentacles Tentacles Flotsam & Jetsam Flotsam & Jetsam Carlotta – headmistress in Prince Eric’s palace Carlotta – headmistress in Prince Eric’s palace Chef Louis Chef Louis Princesses – Neighboring royalty, vying for Prince Eric’s hand in marriage Princesses – Neighboring royalty, vying for Prince Eric’s hand in marriage

Applications Applications due Friday, November 9 th, 2012 to Ms. Cordeiro/Mr. Jalbert. Applications due Friday, November 9 th, 2012 to Ms. Cordeiro/Mr. Jalbert. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED! NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED! Must have and maintain at least a ‘C’ average in all classes to participate. Must have and maintain at least a ‘C’ average in all classes to participate. Students must not have received an In-School or Out-Of-School suspension this year. Code of conduct must be adhered to at all times. Students must not have received an In-School or Out-Of-School suspension this year. Code of conduct must be adhered to at all times.

Student/Parent Contract Must inform us in person or by phone/ if you will miss a rehearsal. Must inform us in person or by phone/ if you will miss a rehearsal. or 3 unexcused absences from rehearsals will result in removal from the show. 3 unexcused absences from rehearsals will result in removal from the show. Can be removed from show due to missed rehearsals, late pick-ups, and/or misbehavior. Can be removed from show due to missed rehearsals, late pick-ups, and/or misbehavior. Discipline record will be reviewed prior to casting any student in the show. Discipline record will be reviewed prior to casting any student in the show.

Auditions November 9 th - There will be an audition rehearsal from 3:30-4:30. This is not a mandatory meeting, but attendance is STRONGLY recommended. Students will learn the song and get the speaking lines that will be used during the audition. Please be on time to pick up your child at 4:30. November 9 th - There will be an audition rehearsal from 3:30-4:30. This is not a mandatory meeting, but attendance is STRONGLY recommended. Students will learn the song and get the speaking lines that will be used during the audition. Please be on time to pick up your child at 4:30. November 14 th - all students auditioning will report to the cafegymatorium after school. November 14 th - all students auditioning will report to the cafegymatorium after school. Auditions will be from 3:45-??? Once students audition, they may be picked up. Auditions will be from 3:45-??? Once students audition, they may be picked up. Auditions are closed to all students and parents. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby, but will not be allowed in the cafeteria. Auditions are closed to all students and parents. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby, but will not be allowed in the cafeteria.

Audition Format Students will check in at the stage at 3:30. They will be given an audition number and their application. Then they will be sent to the “holding tank” where they will wait for their turn to audition. While in the holding tank, they are encouraged to practice their songs/lines. They can practice alone or with partners/small groups. They can also work on homework at this time. Students will check in at the stage at 3:30. They will be given an audition number and their application. Then they will be sent to the “holding tank” where they will wait for their turn to audition. While in the holding tank, they are encouraged to practice their songs/lines. They can practice alone or with partners/small groups. They can also work on homework at this time. Students will be called back to the stage in groups of 10. Students will be called back to the stage in groups of 10. Students will sing the audition song solo and then read their lines either alone or with a partner/judge(s). Students will sing the audition song solo and then read their lines either alone or with a partner/judge(s).

Audition Materials All boys will receive a paper copy of the audition song “Under The Sea.” All girls will receive a paper copy of “Part of Your World.” If students would like a copy of the accompaniment to practice with, they must bring in a blank CD-R or CD-RW and Mr. Jalbert will make a copy for them. All boys will receive a paper copy of the audition song “Under The Sea.” All girls will receive a paper copy of “Part of Your World.” If students would like a copy of the accompaniment to practice with, they must bring in a blank CD-R or CD-RW and Mr. Jalbert will make a copy for them. CD’s must have the child’s name and teacher’s name written on it. CD’s must be brought back in along with the application. CD’s will be destroyed after auditions, so you will not get them back. CD’s must have the child’s name and teacher’s name written on it. CD’s must be brought back in along with the application. CD’s will be destroyed after auditions, so you will not get them back. Students will also receive a page of lines from the show. These lines will be used during the audition. Students will also receive a page of lines from the show. These lines will be used during the audition.

CD-R(W) vs. DVD-R(W) YES!!!NO!!! YES!!!NO!!! MUST BE BLANK! MUST BE BLANK!

Important Dates Cast List will be posted November 16 th in main lobby. Cast List will be posted November 16 th in main lobby. 1 st Cast Meeting will be November 26 th from 3:45-5:30 in the music room. All Cast members must attend! 1 st Cast Meeting will be November 26 th from 3:45-5:30 in the music room. All Cast members must attend! Rehearsals will begin November 27th. Rehearsals will begin November 27th. Rehearsals will be held from 3:45-5:30. Not all cast members will be at every rehearsal during the first 2-3 months of rehearsal. Please pay attention to highlighted rehearsals on your child’s calendar. Rehearsals will be held from 3:45-5:30. Not all cast members will be at every rehearsal during the first 2-3 months of rehearsal. Please pay attention to highlighted rehearsals on your child’s calendar. Your child will receive a calendar at the meeting on November 26 th with his/her specific schedule. Your child will receive a calendar at the meeting on November 26 th with his/her specific schedule. During the month of April, all cast and crew members will be required to attend each rehearsal scheduled. Please know that we may add rehearsals to the calendar at any time, if we feel they are necessary. During the month of April, all cast and crew members will be required to attend each rehearsal scheduled. Please know that we may add rehearsals to the calendar at any time, if we feel they are necessary.

Show Dates During tech week and dress rehearsals from May 13 th - May 17 th all Cast and Crew Members must attend! NO EXCUSES!!! During tech week and dress rehearsals from May 13 th - May 17 th all Cast and Crew Members must attend! NO EXCUSES!!! Shows: Shows: May 15 th : In-School Performance: This show is a dress rehearsal and is only for BME students and staff. No public is allowed, due to limited space. May 15 th : In-School Performance: This show is a dress rehearsal and is only for BME students and staff. No public is allowed, due to limited space. May 17 th : 7:00 P.M. May 17 th : 7:00 P.M. Call time: 5:30 P.M. Call time: 5:30 P.M. May 18 th : 7:00 P.M. May 18 th : 7:00 P.M. Call time: 5:30 Call time: 5:30

November 2012 = Cast only. Paperwork and Read-through! Rehearse to 5:30

December 2012 = Cast only. Specific Scenes only! Music Rehearsal to 5:30

= Cast only. Specific Scenes only to 5:30

= ALL Cast and Crew! Rehearsals until 5:30! OFF BOOK!!!!

= ALL Cast and Crew. Dress Rehearsal until 7:00 = ALL Cast and Crew. SHOW TIME!!! = ALL Cast and crew. Rehearsals until 5:30 = ALL Cast and Crew. Rehearsals until 6:00

Thank You for supporting the BME musical! ? ? ? ? ? ? Questions???