White Oak Musical Information
Performing Broadway’s Best with White Oak Flare!
This year’s production:
The Wizard of Oz
March 30, 31, April 1 -- 7:00 PM
Welcome to the White Oak Musical family!! We are excited about this year’s production. We have a tradition and reputation of excellence and we know that this year will be no different. The musical directors would all like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting your child’s interest in the performing arts.
We have carefully planned a rehearsal schedule in order to allow more effective and efficiently run rehearsals and to allow more free time for students to fulfill their other obligations. These notes will help you understand our process.
A musical cast is a TEAM: Our production success depends on the dedication of each member involved. Students involved in a musical production will devote as much or more time than they would playing on an athletic team.
When someone is missing, the other students must somehow work around the gaps. Imagine playing a baseball game without the pitcher!
A musical production requires an investment of time and money: Just like preparing for high school sports, academic derby teams, solo and ensemble competitions, etc., students must devote a large amount of time. There is also a cost involved for costumes and, occasionally, props. If there is a genuine problem obtaining costumes, please let us know early. We may be able to find a sponsor to help you out.
Rehearsal schedules: Schedules for the entire season are being provided. Please use days off for scheduling dentist, orthodontist, doctor appointments, driver’s license tests, and other appointments. It is vital that each cast member be present at every rehearsal in order for our production to succeed.
If your child is sick and does not go to school, please call the office and leave a message for Mrs. Larose stating this information. Emergency situations do arise occasionally, please see Mrs. Larose as soon as possible, BEFORE a missed rehearsal.
Rehearsal Attendance:
We are looking for students who are dedicated to participating in the musical. This is a huge commitment of time. Cast, crew, and pit members are expected to attend ALL rehearsals. As such, it is difficult for students to also be involved in school sports and some other activities during musical season. Birthday celebrations and other activities should be planned at times other than during rehearsals. The last two weeks are especially crucial and students are expected to be present for each and every rehearsal during this time. If there are personal events occuring during these two weeks that students must attend, we ask that you reconsider whether musical is a wise choice. The directors reserve the right to remove a student for excessive rehearsal absences during the season and for any absences during the last two weeks of rehearsal. For students removed from musical, there will be no refunds given for costume rentals, t-shirts or tickets purchased, or any other items pertaining to the musical.
Rehearsal behavior:
*All members are expected to be on time for rehearsals and to stay until the end of rehearsal.
*No visitors are allowed backstage or in the auditorium during rehearsals. Spectators are not allowed. We want you to see the finished product instead.
*No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium.
*Trash must be picked up at the end of every rehearsal.
*Use off-stage time wisely: work on homework or practice your lines.
*School rules regarding behavior apply during rehearsal time.
*Please wear shoes at all times.
*Students should use dressing rooms for changing clothes.
Costumes - General Information:
*Costumes are an expense for everyone.
*No unusual hair color or styles
*No athletic shoes or sandals. Shoes must be appropriate to the period.
*All costumes will be rented. At least half of the student’s costume money is due by January 31 with costume balance due by February 27.
*If you have questions about costumes, please direct those to Dr. Pylypiw. You may email costume questions to
*All personal items should be picked up no later than the Monday following the final performance. Anything left after that Monday will be donated to Goodwill.
*This year, the WOHS musical account is subsidizing some of the cost of the costumes. Please be aware, your replacement cost will be much higher than your rental cost should you damage or lose parts.
*Because of the complexity of the costumes, we are renting them for TWO weeks this year.
*The fee for renting costumes is $100 TOTAL for each cast member this year. Most students will have only one costume.
*Cast members are responsible for their own shoes.
*Rental costumes are not to be taken home at all!!
*Parents will need to sign for items received and returned.
*Rental costumes will be inventoried and packed on Saturday night immediately after the musical as they must be picked up by UPS on Monday morning. If you are missing any items at the time of inventory or once the costume company receives them, you will be charged the full replacement cost.
*IMPORTANT - The cost of costumes can be offset by selling advertisements for the program. We would like all students to sell AT LEAST two ads. Any student who sells $100 in advertisements, will receive their costume free. Each ad sold will result in an equivalent amount deducted for that student’s costumes. Deadline for paid advertisements is February 27 (the same day as the second half of costume money). Ads can be sold to businesses, family members, friends. They can be used to market a business or to celebrate the achievements of a musical member.
Advertisement examples:
T-Shirts: It is customary for us to have a musical t-shirt offered for sale. This shirt is optional, but is a nice souvenir of the experience. T-shirts will be $15. Order forms are attached in this booklet and will be passed out in February. Deadline for orders will be April 5. No late orders will be taken. No extra shirts will be ordered. T-shirts will be delivered by the Wednesday before the musical.
Videos/DVD’s: Spectators are not allowed to take pictures or videos during the performances. The producers include backstage preparation scenes at the end of the dvd. Dvds are generally around $25. Order forms will be passed out in February. Deadline for orders will be closing night, April 16. The videos are delivered about a month after the last performance.
Ticket Sales
T- have a musical t-shirtffered for sale. This shirt is optional, but is a nice souvenir of the experience. T-shirts will be $10. Order forms will be passed out in February. Deadline for orders will be March 9. No late orders will be taken. No extra shirts will be ordered. T-shirts will be delivered on the Tuesday before the musical.
DVD’s: Spectators are not allowed to take pictures or videos during the performances. We are allowed to have a professional videotape the performance for archival purposes. The producers include backstage preparation scenes at the end of the dvd. DVDs are generally around $25. Order forms will be passed out in February. Deadline for orders will be closing night, March 31. The videos are delivered about a month after the last performance. Orders placed after March 31 will need to be arranged directly through the DVD company.
Tickets: Tickets for the musical will go on sale for cast and pit only right away. Tickets will be sold ONLY through an online portal. NO tickets will be sold in the school office. Online ticket sales will close at 3 pm on the day of each show. Any available tickets will be sold at the door for $10.00 starting at 6 pm.
ALL sales are final. We are unable to exchange tickets for different seats or performances.
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Ticket sales will open to the general public on February 1st. ALL seats are reserved.
*Doors open at 6:30 pm and will close promptly at 7:00 pm.
*Patrons arriving late will be seated at the discretion of the ushers.
*No video or audio recording of any kind is allowed.
*Please turn off all cell phones as they interfere with audio equipment.
*No ticket refunds or exchanges will be given.
The link for ticket purchase will be posted on the White Oak High School webpage by the beginning of January. Go to http://tinyurl.com/WOHSmusical for more information.
Reserved Seats: Reserved tickets sell for $8 in advance ONLINE ONLY, $10 at the door on the night of the performance, if available. The online ticket company charges a convenience fee of 96¢ per ticket.
Advertisements in Program: Students selling advertisements may qualify for free costumes. For each $100 a student sells in advertisements, they will receive ONE FREE costume. Deadline for paid advertisements is February 27 (the same day as the balance of costume money). Advertisement money cannot be used for ticket purchase. Ads can be sold to businesses, family members, friends. They can be used to market a business or to celebrate the achievements of a musical member.
Dress Rehearsals: Please notice the Saturday Dress Rehearsal scheduled for March 25. It is mandatory for all members to be present at this rehearsal. Ample time is being given for planning work schedules, out-of-town trips, etc. This is the day when we pull everything together and perform for the media. The term “Dress Rehearsal” means that we run the show with no interruptions, just like a performance.
There are also dress rehearsals on March 27 & 28. For all dress rehearsals and performances, members should arrive no less than two hours before curtain.
Matinee: The cast will have a matinee performance for area elementary students on the morning of March 29. The high school students will be excused from their classes and will NOT be counted absent, however, they are responsible for any missed work. We will be happy to provide documentation for middle and elementary students. We will need students to arrive at 7:15. We should be finished by 10:15. Seating will be limited. ONE parent may attend free of charge.
Photographs: Individual and group photos will be taken by Lifetouch on March 27 at 3:30. Order forms will be given out in March.
Musical Staff: One reason our productions are so successful is that we have directors who are experts in their particular areas. Please direct questions to the appropriate directors.
Director: Tanya Larose (blocking, attendance, etc.)
Instrumental Director: Perry Ditch (instrumental music & stage crew)
Choral Directors: Hillary Goodson-Spear & Jennifer Benson (vocals
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Art Director: Deb Pylypiw (costumes, sets, hair, makeup, props)
Set Construction: Brandi Criscitiello
Support Staff:
Tickets: Kris Stumpf
Publicity: Melissa Farney
Student Biographical Information:
The following information is DUE by December 18.
Student’s Name, Grade
Parents’ Names
ALL seats are reserved.
Reserved tickets sell for $7 in advance, $10 at the door.
Advertisements in Program: Students selling advertisements may qualify for free costumes. For each $100 a student sells in advertisements, they will receive ONE FREE costume. Deadline for paid advertisements is January 31 (the same day as the first half of costume money). Advertisement money cannot be used for ticket purchase. Advertisements can also be sold to grandparents and other family members to congratulate a performer or as a thank you.
Dress Rehearsals: Please notice the Saturday Dress Rehearsal scheduled for March 24. It is mandatory for all members to be present at this rehearsal. Ample time is being given for planning work schedules, out-of-town trips, etc. This is the day when we pull everything together and perform for the media. The term “Dress Rehearsal” means that we run the show with no interruptions, just like a performance.
There are also dress rehearsals on March 23, 26, & 27. For all dress rehearsals and performances, members should arrive no less than two hours before curtain.
Radio Performance: Some lead characters may be scheduled to be interviewed on WJNC Radio. Time will be announced later.
Matinee: The cast will have a matinee performance for area elementary students on the morning of March 28. The students will be excused from their classes and will NOT be counted absent, however, they are responsible for any missed work. After the matinee, we will go to lunch as a group and critique our performance.
Save-A-Seat: Commemorative seats can be purchased to honor a student, teacher, or performance. See application at the end of this booklet. Seat orders must be turned in by January 31 in order to be installed for this year’s show. Seat donors and plaques are announced in the program in the year of the installation.
Tea Party: On March 31 in the afternoon, we will have a tea party with Cinderella, the prince, and some other characters. Tickets will be on sale for this event. Tickets are $10 and include crafts, refreshments, and a sing-along with the characters.
Biographies: All cast, crew, and pit are asked to complete biographical information to be used for the program. This year this information will be submitted in a Google Form. Below are the questions you will need to answer on the form. Prepare for this ahead of time. Remember moms, dads, grandmas will be reading these!
*Previous WOHS Musicals in which you have participated & Role played