2014 spring musical family meeting
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2014 Spring Musical Family Meeting. 7:00pm December 16 th , 2013 SHS Chorus Room. 2014 Production Team. Producer: Mr. Zachary Geller Email: [email protected] Phone: 630-213-5500 x4907 All communication Liaison between family, students, public, and production team - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
2014 Spring Musical Family Meeting7:00pm December 16th, 2013SHS Chorus Room
2014 Production TeamProducer:
Mr. Zachary Geller Email: [email protected]: 630-213-5500 x4907All communicationLiaison between family, students, public, and production teamIn charge of eligibility
Director:Ms. Cessie DeTogneIn charge of acting, staging, and overall design of the musical
Musical Director:Mr. David HainIn charge of teaching all vocal and orchestral music
Technical Director:Mr. Larry WintersIn charge of all A/V equipment, set design, and auditorium usage
Production Team Continued
Looking for the following:Master Builder
Someone with… extensive engineering experiencethe ability to breakdown designs and designate tasks
Set Build Team MembersAdults with..
experience working with and using power toolsbuilding experience
Parent VolunteersCoordinated by Michelle Ryan and Nicole HainFood, ticket sales, concessions, door monitors, etc.
Musical RequirementsRole Acceptance Forms:
Initial list of who is participating in the musicalDue Tonight
Expectations over Winter BreakRead through, and begin memorizing, linesFamiliarize yourself with the musicalFamiliarize yourself with calendarINFORM PRODUCER OF ANY CONFLICTS
First Rehearsal – Wednesday, January 8th, 20143:00pm – 4:45pm FULL CASTFirst Read through of musical
Musical Requirements cont.
PerformancesDress Rehearsal - Wednesday April 2nd All Day (in school Field Trip)Thursday April 3rd at 7:00pm (call time 5:00pm)Friday April, 4th at 7:00pm (call time 5:00pm)Saturday April, 5th at 7:00pm (call time 5:00pm)Thursday April 10th at 7:00pm (call time 5:00pm)Friday April 11th at 7:00pm (call time 5:00pm)Saturday April 12th at 2:00pm & 7:00pm (call time 12:00pm
Set Strike:Monday April 14th 3:00pm – 5:30pmTuesday April 15th 3:00pm – 5:30pm (tentative)Wednesday April 16th 3:00pm – 5:30pm (tentative)
Musical Requirement cont.Rehearsals
Review Rehearsal ScheduleGeneral overview:
Monday/Wednesday = Staging, Script Work, ActingTuesday/Thursday = Music Rehearsals, Choreography
Actors expected to attend only the rehearsals that they are listed in
Full Cast = EveryoneFull Cast (minus ____) = Everyone but _____“Specific Names” = just those characters listed
Progression of schedule and time requirementsEarly stages = shorter and more focused rehearsalsLater stages = longer and more detailed rehearsals
PLAN FOR CONFLICTS AND INFORM PRODUCER!
Musical Requirements cont.Set Building:
All Cast and Crew are required to log 10 hours of set build per monthSuggested 2.5 hours per weekSet build days:
Wednesday 5:30pm – 8:00pmThursday 5:30pm – 8:00pmSaturday 9:00am – 2:30pm (30 minute lunch)
Set build during rehearsalsParent involvementPolicy:
If students do not meet the required 10 hours of set build per month, they will be required to make up the missing hours within the first week of the following month.If students do not make up the missing hours, this will count as 1 strike against their “3 strikes”Expectations and requirements can change (but will never increase)
Musical Requirement cont.Eligibility
Students participating in ANY/ALL co-curricular groups, clubs, productions, and/or teams MUST meet district eligibility and attendance policies. This includes following the academic eligibility policy:
“A student must maintain [a] passing grades in at least 5 credit courses on a weekly basis.If a student fails to meet this requirement, he/ she shall be suspended from the [musical] until the academic criteria is met.If a student does not maintain passing grades in at least 5 credit courses for a semester, that student shall lose eligibility for the following semester, even if the semester falls in a new school year.If at any time during the rehearsal process these requirements are not upheld, students will be removed from the group, cast, team, etc. and replaced.”
3 Strikes Policy:A participant becomes ineligible after 3 occurrences
3 unexcused absences – includes absences not identified on conflict sheet6 unexcused tardies – each tardy counts as a 1/2 strike on the attendance policyNot meeting monthly set build requirements – 1 strike per month
Code of ConductStudents participating in ANY/ALL co-curricular groups, clubs, productions, and/or teams will be held accountable to the U-46 Code of Conduct as noted in the student handbook. The Code of Conduct policy is in place to ensure student respect, accountability, and safety. Infractions will be addressed on an “as needed” basis and consequences will be assessed accordingly.
Attendance PolicyTo have an effective theater program, including play performances, it is vital that participants are in attendance when called. Timeliness to rehearsals and performances promotes success, which in turn leads to greater achievement in all aspects of life. “3 Strike Policy”
Unexcused = Full StrikeTardy (within 1 hour) = Half Strike
Required attendance includes but is not limited to:rehearsals, set build, set strike, ticket sales (lunches), advertising distribution, performances, and other activities to promote the theater arts program at SHS
Questions???
Contact:Producer: Mr. Zachary Geller
Email: [email protected]: 630-213-5500 x4907