2014 Spring Musical Family Meeting7:00pm December 16th, 2013SHS Chorus Room

2014 Production TeamProducer:

Mr. Zachary Geller Email: ZacharyGeller@u-46.org

Phone: 630-213-5500 x4907

All communication

Liaison between family, students, public, and production team

In charge of eligibility

Director:Ms. Cessie DeTogne

In charge of acting, staging, and overall design of the musical

Musical Director:Mr. David Hain

In charge of teaching all vocal and orchestral music

Technical Director:Mr. Larry Winters

In charge of all A/V equipment, set design, and auditorium usage

Production Team Continued

Looking for the following:Master Builder

Someone with… extensive engineering experience

the ability to breakdown designs and designate tasks

Set Build Team MembersAdults with..

experience working with and using power tools

building experience

Parent VolunteersCoordinated by Michelle Ryan and Nicole Hain

Food, ticket sales, concessions, door monitors, etc.

Musical Requirements

Role Acceptance Forms:Initial list of who is participating in the musical

Due Tonight

Expectations over Winter BreakRead through, and begin memorizing, lines

Familiarize yourself with the musical

Familiarize yourself with calendar

INFORM PRODUCER OF ANY CONFLICTS

First Rehearsal – Wednesday, January 8th, 20143:00pm – 4:45pm FULL CAST

First 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 – 5:30pm

Tuesday April 15th 3:00pm – 5:30pm (tentative)

Wednesday April 16th 3:00pm – 5:30pm (tentative)

Musical Requirement cont.

RehearsalsReview Rehearsal Schedule

General overview:Monday/Wednesday = Staging, Script Work, Acting

Tuesday/Thursday = Music Rehearsals, Choreography

Actors expected to attend only the rehearsals that they are listed in

Full Cast = Everyone

Full Cast (minus ____) = Everyone but _____

“Specific Names” = just those characters listed

Progression of schedule and time requirementsEarly stages = shorter and more focused rehearsals

Later 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 month

Suggested 2.5 hours per week

Set build days:Wednesday 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Thursday 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am – 2:30pm (30 minute lunch)

Set build during rehearsals

Parent involvement

Policy: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 sheet

6 unexcused tardies – each tardy counts as a 1/2 strike on the attendance policy

Not meeting monthly set build requirements – 1 strike per month

Code of Conduct

Students 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 Strike

Tardy (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: ZacharyGeller@u-46.org

Phone: 630-213-5500 x4907