Parent Meeting November 5 th, 2015

Who are we? Vanessa Cordeiro Vanessa Cordeiro - Director, Acting - Director, Acting - 5 th Grade Teacher Pete Jalbert Pete Jalbert - Music Director - Music Director - Music Teacher/Choral Director - Music Teacher/Choral Director ??? ??? - Choreographer - Choreographer

Drama Club History (twice)

Synopsis A young lion Prince, Simba, is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, Scar, who claims he killed his father, Mufasa. While the uncle rules with an iron fist, Simba grows up beyond the savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young Prince must decide his fate: will he remain an outcast, or face his demons and become what he needs to be?

Casting Info Cast size: 40 students maximum. Cast size: 40 students maximum. Approximately 15 speaking parts with several ensemble parts available. Approximately 15 speaking parts with several ensemble parts available. The ensemble consists of many different animals of the Pride Lands, Lionesses, Hyenas, Wildebeest, etc. The ensemble consists of many different animals of the Pride Lands, Lionesses, Hyenas, Wildebeest, etc. The ensemble plays a HUGE role in this year’s show! The ensemble plays a HUGE role in this year’s show!

Casting Info (cont.) Rafiki: A mysterious and wise mandrill. Rafiki: A mysterious and wise mandrill. Mufasa: A lion, king of the Pridelands and Simba’s father. Mufasa: A lion, king of the Pridelands and Simba’s father. Sarabi: A lioness, queen of the Pridelands and Simba’s mother. Sarabi: A lioness, queen of the Pridelands and Simba’s mother. Zazu: A hornbill, Mufasa’s loyal yet fretful attendant. Zazu: A hornbill, Mufasa’s loyal yet fretful attendant. Scar: A lion, Mufasa’s jealous brother. Scar: A lion, Mufasa’s jealous brother. Young Simba/Simba: A curious, eager lion who will one day be king. Young Simba/Simba: A curious, eager lion who will one day be king. Lionesses: The female lions who care for the Pridelands. Lionesses: The female lions who care for the Pridelands. Young Nala/Nala: A spunky, brave lioness and Simba’s best friend. Young Nala/Nala: A spunky, brave lioness and Simba’s best friend. Sarafina: A lioness, Nala’s mother. Sarafina: A lioness, Nala’s mother. Banzai: A scruffy male hyena who serves Scar. Banzai: A scruffy male hyena who serves Scar. Shenzi: A tough female hyena who serves Scar. Shenzi: A tough female hyena who serves Scar. Ed: A dimwitted male hyena who serves Scar. Ed: A dimwitted male hyena who serves Scar. Hyenas: Stinking, mangy animals who live outside the Pridelands. Hyenas: Stinking, mangy animals who live outside the Pridelands. Timon: A sarcastic, outgoing meerkat who lives in the jungle. Timon: A sarcastic, outgoing meerkat who lives in the jungle. Pumbaa: A gentle, kind-hearted warthog and Timon’s best friend. Pumbaa: A gentle, kind-hearted warthog and Timon’s best friend. Ensemble: The animal inhabitants of the Pridelands, including the wildebeest. Ensemble: The animal inhabitants of the Pridelands, including the wildebeest.

Applications Applications and CDs are due Monday, November 9 th, 2015 to Ms. Cordeiro/Mr. Jalbert. Applications and CDs are due Monday, November 9 th, 2015 to Ms. Cordeiro/Mr. Jalbert. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED! NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED! Members must have and maintain at least a C- (70%) average in all classes (including related arts) in order to participate. Members must have and maintain at least a C- (70%) average in all classes (including related arts) in order to participate. Students must not have received an In-School or Out-Of-School suspension this year. Code of conduct will be adhered to at all times. Students must not have received an In-School or Out-Of-School suspension this year. Code of conduct will be adhered to at all times.

Audition Materials The audition song is “Circle Of Life.” Students need to know how to sing Rafiki’s solo part as well as the African text, sung by the ensemble. If students would like an audio copy of the music to practice with, they must bring in a blank CD-R or CD-RW by Nov. 9 th and Mr. Jalbert will make a copy for them. The audition song is “Circle Of Life.” Students need to know how to sing Rafiki’s solo part as well as the African text, sung by the ensemble. If students would like an audio copy of the music to practice with, they must bring in a blank CD-R or CD-RW by Nov. 9 th and Mr. Jalbert will make a copy for them. CD’s must have the child’s name and homeroom teacher’s name written on it. CD’s must be turned in at the audition. CD’s will be destroyed after auditions, so you will not get them back. CD’s must have the child’s name and homeroom teacher’s name written on it. CD’s must be turned in at the audition. CD’s will be destroyed after auditions, so you will not get them back. All students will receive a paper copy of lines that will be used during the audition. They do not need to be memorized, but it wouldn’t hurt if they were. All students will receive a paper copy of lines that will be used during the audition. They do not need to be memorized, but it wouldn’t hurt if they were.

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

Auditions November 10 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 audition song and the speaking lines that will be used during the audition. Please be on time to pick up your child at 4:30. November 10 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 audition song and the speaking lines that will be used during the audition. Please be on time to pick up your child at 4:30. November 17 th - all students auditioning will report to the “cafegymatorium” after school. November 17 th - all students auditioning will report to the “cafegymatorium” after school. Auditions will be from 3:30-??? Once students audition, they may call to be picked up. Auditions will be from 3:30-??? Once students audition, they may call to be picked up. CLOSED AUDITIONS: Auditions are closed to all parents and also to students that are not auditioning at that time or at all. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby, but will not be allowed in the cafeteria. CLOSED AUDITIONS: Auditions are closed to all parents and also to students that are not auditioning at that time or at all. 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. Bring a snack! 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. Bring a snack! 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).

Important Dates Cast list posted on November 20 th in the main lobby. Cast list posted on November 20 th in the main lobby. 1 st Cast Meeting will be November 30 th from 3:30-5:00 in the music room. All Cast members must attend! 1 st Cast Meeting will be November 30 th from 3:30-5:00 in the music room. All Cast members must attend! Rehearsals will begin November 30 th. Rehearsals will begin November 30 th. Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-5:00. Not all cast members will be at every rehearsal to start. Please pay attention to your child’s highlighted calendar. Rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-5:00. Not all cast members will be at every rehearsal to start. Please pay attention to your child’s highlighted calendar. Your child will receive a calendar at the meeting on November 30 th with his/her specific schedule. Your child will receive a calendar at the meeting on November 30 th with his/her specific schedule. Beginning in April, all cast members must attend each rehearsal scheduled. Please know that we may add rehearsals to the calendar at any time, if/when we feel they are necessary. Beginning in April, all cast members must attend each rehearsal scheduled. Please know that we may add rehearsals to the calendar at any time, if/when we feel they are necessary.

Student/Parent Contract Must inform us in person or by phone/ if a rehearsal will be missed. Must inform us in person or by phone/ if a rehearsal will be missed. 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 PICKUPS and/or misbehavior. Can be removed from show due to missed rehearsals, LATE PICKUPS and/or misbehavior. Discipline records will be reviewed prior to casting any student in the show. Discipline records will be reviewed prior to casting any student in the show.

Parent Committees The directors will set up parent committees to assist with the many “behind the scenes” aspects of putting on a production of this caliber. Parents of cast members are expected to join at least one committee. Committees will be organized and set up after the winter break.

Drama Club Dues Drama club members are required to pay dues in the amount of $40. This covers the cost of a Drama Club T-Shirt and also helps defray the cost for building supplies, paint, and other items needed for set construction/props/etc. If parents volunteer at least 4 hours of time toward set building and/or committee work, their dues are reduced to $20.

Show Dates During tech week and dress rehearsals from May 16 th - May 20 th all Cast must attend all rehearsals for the whole rehearsal time! NO EXCUSES!!! During tech week and dress rehearsals from May 16 th - May 20 th all Cast must attend all rehearsals for the whole rehearsal time! NO EXCUSES!!! Shows: Shows: May 18 th : In-School Performance: This show is a dress rehearsal and is only for BME students and staff. No public admittance, due to limited space. May 18 th : In-School Performance: This show is a dress rehearsal and is only for BME students and staff. No public admittance, due to limited space. May 20 th : 7:00 P.M. May 20 th : 7:00 P.M. Call time: 5:30 P.M. Call time: 5:30 P.M. May 21 st : 1:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. May 21 st : 1:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. Call time: 11:30Call time: 5:30 Call time: 11:30Call time: 5:30

= Specific Scenes only! Mon. Tues. Thurs. until 5:00! 11/30

= Specific Scenes only. Rehearsal until 5:00

= Specific Scenes only. Rehearsal until 5:30!

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

= ALL Cast!!! Dress Rehearsal until ??? = ALL Cast!!! SHOW TIME!!! = ALL Cast!!! Rehearsals until 6:00

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