1. Lincoln Prairie Community Musical Information
November 1st, 2016

2. 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

3. 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!

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. RESPONSIBILITIES,
PRIORITIES,
and BALANCE

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

16. 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!

17. 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

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

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

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

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

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

23. 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

24. 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.

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. QUESTIONS?

29. 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.