HANCOCK COUNTY CHILDREN’S THEATER APPLICATION

Hancock County children currently in grades 4 through 8 are invited to apply for this year’s Children’s Theater Workshop. Rehearsals will be held at Greenfield-Central High School in Greenfield. The class will run from May 31 through June 21 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The entry fee is $75.00 and is due after acceptance into the program. Performances will be given on June 21 and 22 at 7:00 PM, at the Greenfield-Central H.S. Auditorium. Children may choose to participate in either the Art Section or the Performance Section of the theater workshop. Students in the Art Section will work on set design, publicity, scenery, and props. The art students will also assist with lighting and special effects. Students in the Performance Section will be cast in acting, singing, and dancing roles in the production. This application should be completed carefully as it will be evaluated by the Selection Committee. Other ratings may be solicited from your child’s music or art teacher. Please be sure to indicate your involvement at your school in art or performance areas. All applicants will be notified by April 8 of the Committee’s decision.

Please complete the following information to apply if:

1.  You will be able to attend 8:30 AM-12:00 PM Monday through Friday from May 31 until June 21. (You are not allowed to be absent more than two days, except for school make up.)

2.  You can participate in the evening performances on June 21 and June 22.

3.  You can make arrangements for transportation.

APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 16. PLEASE RETURN TO: HCCCT, 1440 N. Franklin Road, Greenfield, IN 46140 – ATTENTION: PAM JOHNSON

If you have questions, please call Pam Johnson at Greenfield Central Jr. High, 477-4616, Ext. 43502.

NAME ______AGE ______SEX ______

SCHOOL ______2012-13 GRADE LEVEL ______

PARENT’S/GUARDIAN’S NAMES ______

STREET ADDRESS ______

CITY ______ZIP ______HOME TELEPHONE ______

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY CONTACT: ______

AREA OF PARTICIPATION (Ö ONE)

ð ART (set design, painting, construction, etc.) ð PERFORMANCE (acting, singing, dancing, etc.)

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN PARTICIPATED IN THE HANCOCK COUNTY CHILDREN’S THEATER WORKSHOP BEFORE?

ÿ YES ÿ NO NUMBER OF YEAR (S) ______

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE ATTACH A SCHOOL PHOTO TO THIS APPLICATION

PLEASE DESCRIBE PRIVATE LESSONS YOU HAVE HAD:

(piano, voice, acting, dance, gymnastics, art, etc.)

TYPE OF LESSONS # MONTHS, YEARS INSTRUCTOR PHONE

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ÿ  Although I have no performance experience, I will attach a handwritten letter describing why I would like to participate in this workshop.

PLEASE DESCRIBE MOST RECENT EXPERIENCES YOU HAVE HAD:

(recitals, plays, art fairs, demonstrations, etc.)

EXPERIENCE DATE OF EVENT INSTRUCTOR PHONE

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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENTS

I give my permission for the selection committee to evaluate my child’s ability (rating scales, samples of work, auditions, teacher evaluation, etc.). If the committee selects my child for participation, I give my consent for him/her to be in the program and agree to make transportation or other arrangements to insure regular attendance.

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Signature of Parent or Guardian

REQUEST FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS

We need many parents to assist with refreshments, sewing of costumes, props, registration, or other Children’s Theater activities. If you are interested in helping, please complete the section below.

ÿ I am available to help with Children’s Theater during the day (refreshments, costumes, etc.).

ÿ I am available to help with Children’s Theater during performances (tickets, programs, etc.).

ÿ I would be willing to donate refreshments. (cookies, pretzels, Kool-Aid, etc.)

ÿ I am available to help in any way. (Please list any time constraints you have)