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Parent Production Meeting “The Wizard of Oz”. , 2/9/2011P. Important Dates. Tryouts Jan 14th, 15th, 17 th, and 18th Dance Audition Jan 22 nd Callbacks Jan 24 th & 25 th Students will be notified via email Jan 27th Rehearsals Start Jan 28 th - Main Cast
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Parent Production Meeting “The Wizard of Oz” , 2/9/2011P
Important Dates • Tryouts • Jan 14th, 15th, 17th, and 18th • Dance Audition • Jan 22nd • Callbacks • Jan 24th & 25th • Students will be notified via email • Jan 27th • Rehearsals Start • Jan 28th- Main Cast • Jan 31st- Main Cast, Supporting Cast, Chorus (no Munchkin Chorus)
Auditions- Main Cast • Dorothy-“Over the Rainbow” • Glinda- “Over the Rainbow” • Scarecrow- “If I Only Had a Brain” • Tin Man- “If I Only Had a Heart” • Lion- “If I Were King of the Forest” • Wicked Witch
Auditions- Supporting CastAny of the following songs: “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”, “We’re Off to see the Wizard”, “Merry Old Land of Oz”, or “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” • Characters: • Aunt Em • Uncle Henry • Hank • Hickory • Zeke • Miss Gulch • Oz • Cow • Rowboat Man 1 • Rowboat Man 2 • Munchkin #1, #2 • Coroner • Barrister • Tots • Tough Guys • City Father #1, #2 • Crows • Winkie Guards • Nikko • Apple Tree #1, #2, #3 • Jitterbugs • Girls Chorus • Doorman • Emerald City Chorus • Oz Woman • Guard • Winged Monkeys • Leader
Auditions- Munchkin Chorus • Either of the following songs: “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”, or “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” • Munchkin tryouts will in February. Watch for announcements • Munchkin Chorus will begin rehearsals on Mondays towards the end of February
Rehearsals & Dates • Regular practices will be every Monday & Thursday from 3:20-5:00pm • Tuesday practices will be added in March • Munchkin Chorus will begin rehearsing end of February • More rehearsals will be added on other days and practice times will go as late as 6:00, closer to show time • Performance Dates are Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17
Fees • Main Cast • $70 (includes script fee) • Supporting Cast/ Chorus • $60 • Munchkin Chorus • $30 • Additional Fees (Amounts TBD) • Scripts • T-Shirts • DVD
Fee Due Dates • Minimum payment of 50% of fees due by 2/23 • Remaining payment due by 2/29 • Payment Plans available for remaining 50% • Applications are available and must be filled out and returned by first rehearsal • Parts will be recast if payment is not received or arrangements made by 3/1 • Payment of cash or check made out to Ryan PTA • No Refunds
Time Commitment • A successful production requires dedicated time from the entire cast and parents • Attendance at rehearsals and performances is mandatory • Start out with 1 or 2 rehearsals a week • Near the performance dates, there will be 3 or 4 a week • Please be flexible, schedules will change to match needs at that time • You can assist by notifying us about any time conflicts as early as possible
Behavior Expectations • This is fun! • Everyone must do their part, by being prepared and supportive of one another • Jeffco Student Conduct Code is in effect • Behavior contract must be reviewed and signed by parents and students • Due by 1/31 • Student Conduct Problems will not be tolerated • “Three Strikes and You’re Out” • Part will be recast
We Need Your Help • This is a big production and all of your skills and expertise are appreciated and needed! • Costumes • Sets and Props • Publicity • Technical Assistance (Lights and Sound) • Rehearsal Volunteers • Performance Volunteers • Cast Parties • Snacks To volunteer, we will send e-mails and post on the webpage the volunteers needed. This webpage will be up and running over the break. The link will be sent to parents who provide us with e-mails.