DISNEY and CAMERON MACINTOSH’S MARY POPPINS

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 for which they are assigned. We are willing to work around sports schedules as much as we can as we want everyone who wants to be in the musical or behind the scenes of the musical to participate. The last two weeks are especially crucial and students are expected to be present for rehearsals. The directors reserve the right to remove a student for excessive rehearsal absences during the season. For students removed from the musical, there will be NO refunds given for script or 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 unless they are dismissed by the director at an earlier time.

No visitors are allowed backstage or in the auditorium or cafeteria during rehearsals. Spectators are not allowed. We want you to see the finished product instead.

Trash must be picked up at the end of every rehearsal.

When you are not on stage, you should be aware of what is going on in the 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 designated 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.

Most of the costumes will be rented. Half of the student’s costume money is due by March 1st with costume balance due by April 3rd.

If you have questions about costumes, please direct those to Ms. Altman-Boyce. 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 Monday will be donated to Goodwill.

This season, the NSHS musical account is subsidizing 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.

The fee for renting costumes is $40 for a maximum of 3 costumes per student [$120]. Most students will have approximately two costumes. [Financial assistance is available]

IMPORTANT: The cost of costumes can be offset by selling advertisements for the program. Deadline for paid advertisements is March 24th. Ads can be sold to businesses, family members, or friends. They can be used to market a business or to celebrate the achievements of a musical member.

Rental costumes are not to be taken home at all!!

Students will need to sign for items received and returned.

Rental costumes will be inventoried and packed on Sunday afternoon immediately following the musical as they must be picked up by UPS on Monday morning. If you are missing any items at the time of inventory, you will be charged the full replacement cost.

Dress Rehearsal: There will be a dress rehearsal on Monday, April 24, Tuesday, April 25, Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27. Dress Rehearsals are mandatory. Ample time is being given for planning work schedules, out-of-town trips, etc. This is the day when we pull everything together. The term “Dress Rehearsal” means that we run the show with no interruptions, just like a performance. For all dress rehearsals and performances, members should arrive no less than two hours before curtain.

Ticket Sales: Ticket sales will open to the general public on March 15th and can be purchased in the NSHS Testing Office daily from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. All seats are reserved. Tickets sell for $5 in advance/$7 at door.

Musical Staff: Please direct questions to the appropriate directors.

Director/Producer: Nelle Altman-Boyce – (910) 340-3492

Assistant Director: Dolly Grosskopf

Instrumental Director: Benjamin Reyes

Technical Director: Cyrus Taylor

Choral Director: Wanda Garrett

Choreographer: Jennifer Reeves

Microphones: Kari Cobb

Costumer: Cecilia Fountain