RMS Middle School Musical 2014Guys and DollsJr.

A contract has been developed in order to ensure a safe, productive, successful, and enjoyable experience.

Students who participate in the Middle School Musical will:

  • Be a credit to yourself, your parents/guardians, your school & community.
  • Display high standards of social behavior.
  • Demonstrate respect for, and acceptance of the rules of participation.
  • Demonstrate respect for those in authority, including advisors and guests.
  • Display a strong spirit of cooperation.
  • Use language which is socially acceptable.

Conduct Code: All students are expected to know, understand, and follow the rules and regulations outlined in the RMS Handbook.

Co-Curricular Academic Eligibility: Students participating in Musical are to maintain a passing grade in all classes

Student Expectations:

Make a commitment to attending rehearsals.

Follow all chorus and theatre room rules and expectations.

Follow the school policy regarding cell phone use. Cell phones should be secured in your backpack during all rehearsals.

Students are expected to PRACTICE music and speaking lines on their own. We have limited time together, so your individual practice is essential to our success!

Notify Mrs. Guseman or Mrs. Farmer in advance, in writing, if you will miss ANY rehearsals or performances.

If a student misses more than two rehearsals, for any reason other than illness, they will be removed from the show.

The more committed you are to working together, the more fun we will have, and the better the musical will be.

Students picked up late more than once will be removed from the show.

Rehearsals and Performances:

Performance dates are Fri. November 7th evening, and Sat. November 8th matinee and evening.

Dress rehearsal will be on November 5th and 6th

Students are expected to be at ALL Performances!

IF THERE IS NO SCHOOL, THERE IS NO MUSICAL REHEARSAL

Directors will notify students by 12:00 PM if a rehearsal will be canceled due to weather or illness.

Cast fee-$50 includes costume, t-shirt and 2 meals. Crew fee- $30 includes t-shirt and 2 meals. Families who have difficulty paying the fees should contact Mrs. Guseman or Mrs. Farmer.There will be sign up genius for snacks and waters. This helps everyone not have to worry about bringing something every day.

RMS Middle School Musical 2014 Guys and Dolls Jr. Contract

Audition dates are September 9th and 10th Performance dates are November 7th and 8th.

Dress rehearsal will be on November 5th and 6h.

Students are expected to be at ALL Performances!

Name: ______

Parent Email Address(es): ______

*Parent/Guardian – if you wish to receive any updates or communication from directors via email, you must provide your email address on the line above.

Telephone Number(s) (in order to reach someone during rehearsal time in case of an emergency – please provide at least one):

  • Contact person: ______Phone number: ______
  • Contact person: ______Phone number: ______

What other after school and weekend activities are you involved in? Place an “x” on the day and time where you have other activities:

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
4-5pm / 4-5 pm / 4-5 pm / 4-5 pm / 4-5 pm / 4-5 pm
5-6 pm / 5-6 pm / 5-6 pm / 5-6 pm / 5-6 pm / 5-6 pm
6-7 pm / 6-7 pm / 6-7 pm / 6-7 pm / 6-7 pm / 6-7 pm
7-8 pm / 7-8 pm / 7-8 pm / 7-8 pm / 7-8 pm / 7-8 pm

We have read this contract and agree to meet the expectations for participation in the Middle School Musical:

Student

Signature:______Date: ______

Parent

Signature:______Date: ______

***If your student is selected to be in the Guys and Dollscompany, (cast and crew) there will be a MANDATORY student AND parent meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16th at 6 pm in the amphitheater. Please bring the $40 fee at this time.

Supplies, Roles, Etc.

In addition to the $40 participation fee, cast members will purchase basic make-up supplies. (eyeliner, mascara, powder)

Girls will purchase character shoes in black or tan.

Girls will purchase tights (Color TBD).

Guys will purchase black dress shoes.

Singing Audition: Please come prepared with a song of your choice. ONLY a cappella.Everyone must sing even if it is “Mary Had a Little Lamb”. Please note that this is a smaller cast so you need to PREPARE!!!!!

Speaking Audition Parts: THIS MUST BE MEMORIZED

Female:

Adelaide- “That slave driver, Charlie,- he’s been working us all day. Finally I says, “Look Charlie, I’m starving! I gotta get outta here and get something to eat. “ And he says, “You don’t want to eat. You want to sneak out and meet that cheap bum Nathan Detroit!” I told him I says” I’ll meet whoever I want!”

Male:

Sky- Allow me to introduce myself: Sky Masterson. I hope you will not think I am getting out of line, but I think it is wonderful to see a pretty doll-uh- a nice-looking lady like you- sacrificing herself for the sake of others. And well, lying’s a sin….Look, I’m a big sinner. If you get me, it’s eight to five the others’ll follow.

Characters:

Boys:Girls:

Nathan Detroit-leadSarah Brown-lead

Sky Masterson-leadMiss Adelaide-lead

Nicely-Nicely JohnsonMimi- head hot box girl

Benny SouthstreetMission Band members

Rusty CharlieHot Box Girl- (must have some dance experience)

Harry the HorseHavana Dancers- (must have some dance experience)

Big JuleMrs. Cartwright-leader of the mission

Arvide Abernathy-Mission BandLt. Brannigan

Crapshooters

Bring this form to the audition on September 9th or 10th

Name______

First Choice______

Second Choice______

Third Choice______

I want to be a cast member in the musical! Yes______No______

I am only interested in a chorus/non-lead role. Yes______No______

I am interested in a tech position. (Ex. Lights, sounds, make-up, costumes, props, etc.) Yes ______No______

I am interested in tech position ONLY! ______

(You will still sign up for an audition time where you will conference with the directors about what position you would be interested in for the play.)

I am a female willing to play a male role. (There will be a few fun roles for this!)

Yes______No______

We take your choices into consideration; however, we do not guarantee that you will receive one of your choices.