Disney Musical!!!
Attention parents: This year’s Elementary Musical Production is on its way!
Please read the important information attached in case your child is interested. Some things have changed so please read information very carefully.
Auditions will be held next week and any student who does not attend the audition on his/her assigned day, will not be permitted to participate in this year’s production.
If there are any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me: swillett@amschool.org
Musical: Disney on Broadway!
Audition Dates: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 1st and 2nd grade: 2:45-4:00pm
Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 3rd grade: 2:45-4:00pm
Friday, January 14, 2011 – 4th and 5th grade: 2:45-4:00pm For Auditions:
 Auditions will take place in the Multipurpose room.
 Students should wear comfortable clothing that they can move in (P.E. shorts are perfect!).
 Each student MUST complete an audition form and bring it with them to the audition.
 This year there will be an audition committee who will be made up of 3-4 judges using rubrics to give each child a set of marks based on the performance of the child in the audition.
 Students will be given a number that they will attach to their shirt. This number will be written on the rubric and each final score will be the average of the 3-4 judges’ scores. These scores will be used in the event of too many students wishing to participate, as space available will depend on how many students from each grade level audition.
 Students who do not attend the audition on their assigned date will NOT be permitted to participate in the musical.
Rehearsals: The week of January 17th, a list will be given to homeroom teachers of which students have been chosen to participate in the musical. Rehearsals will then start the following Monday, January 24, 2011. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mondays: 12:30-1:10 (girls’ dance ensemble – by invite only) (Location of rehearsals 2:30-4:00 (3rd Grade) to be announced) Tuesdays: 12:30-1:10 (girls’ dance ensemble – by invite only) 2:30-4:00 (1st and 2nd Grade) Wednesdays: 2:45-3:30 (Teachers) Thursdays: 12:30-1:10 (transitional actors – by invite only – starts March) 2:30-4:00 (4th and 5th Grade)
Show Dates: Wednesday, May 4th and Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th
Grade Groups: Each group will practice on the assigned days as listed above. Each group will learn 2 different musical ensemble numbers to perform for the final presentation.
Girls’ Dance Ensemble: 4th and 5th grade by invitation from the director only. This group will perform one or two numbers for the final performance, which will require a slightly higher level of dance skills, and an extra commitment to additional performances.
Transitional Actors: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade by invitation from the director only. This group will perform short transitional readings or scenes, which will require good presence on stage and a clear, loud voice.
Costumes: Costumes will be designed by Ms. Willett and a seamstress. It will be the parents’ commitment to pay for their child’s costumes for both of the numbers they will be performing in.
Commitment: Any student who chooses to participate in the musical must make a solid commitment to the musical. If there are rehearsals that interfere with other clubs or sports, then the student must make a decision between the two. Students may only participate in both if the practices are on different days. They will NOT be excused from musical rehearsal for a sports tournament or any other commitment. If your child chooses to participate in both sports and the musical, it will be the responsibility of the family to organize and co-ordinate the schedules. The school will not be responsible for changing games or rehearsals so that your child can do both.
Ticket Sales: It will be the responsibility of each participant to sell a number of tickets (in a set package) for the show. This is used as a fundraiser to help pay for needs of the musical, such as lighting and sound.
Questions: Please e-mail me if there are any questions or concerns (Ms. Sarah Willett: swillett@amschool.org)
AUDITION FORM
Every student who wishes to participate in the musical must complete the form below and bring it with them to the audition on their assigned day! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: _______________________________ Class: __________ Other clubs/sports that I am in (including the day you practice): __________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ Please check the ones that you are interested in (AND can make the commitment for): *Note*: showing interest in the dance ensemble and transitional actors does not guarantee that you will be invited by the director. It simply shows interest.
 Grade Level Group Song/Dance
 Girls’ Dance Ensemble (4th and 5th grade girls only)
 Transitional Actors (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade only)
I understand that I am making a commitment to the musical and must attend all of the rehearsals that are set for MY groups. I understand that if I miss too many rehearsals, I will be asked to leave the musical. I am ready to have fun! I am ready to be a star!
Rehearsals begin Monday, January 24th, 2011
Student Signature: ________________________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________
For Audition Only (to be completed by audition panel)
Audition Number: ______________
TOTAL AUDITION SCORE (average of all judges’ rubrics): ______________