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Roustabout Theater’s Apprentice Program

Resident Theater Company of the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts

Phone: 707-527-0983

Website: www.roustabout-theater.org

Mailing Address: Roustabout Theater, P.O. Box 7624, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Summer Theater Camp 2014:

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Now you can star in Roustabout’s full-scale production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” – the award-winning show about the roaring 20s with great songs and great parts for men and women! And come work with our spectacular choreographer Alex Cummins before she heads off to NYC this fall herself!

Who can register?

Any actor, singer or dancer 11 - 20 years old may register for Roustabout’s Apprentice Summer Theater Camp.

Schedule

Deposit and Actor Information Sheet due May 5th

A $250 non-refundable deposit is due by May 5th to secure registration.

Deposit and/or full payment can be made by sending a check to Roustabout Theater, P.O. Box 7624, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407.

Payments can also be made with a credit card via Paypal (go to our webpage for the link). Please Note: there is a 3% Paypal fee.

Are you new to Roustabout? Please send in your completed “Actor Information Form” (link is on our website) and signed “Actor Agreement” (page 4 of this packet) with your deposit.

We will confirm receipt of your deposit via email as soon as it arrives. You will also receive a pre-camp packet of information by June 3.

Camp runs June 9 – July 13, Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm. In addition to rehearsals for the show, Camp also includes classes in Jazz Dance, Singing: Musical Theater Style and Acting Technique. There is no camp on July 4th.

Performances are July 11 - 13 in the Carston Cabaret at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

Scheduling issue? Give us a call at 527-0983. We can very often work around summer vacations as long as they aren’t during our last two weeks.

All rehearsals take place at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Auditions for specific parts are held at the end of the first week of rehearsals.

Cost

The cost for the entire 5-week Camp, including all classes, music, costumes and materials is $675.

The number of actors we can take this summer is limited.

A $250 non-refundable deposit is due by May 5th to secure registration.

The remainder of $425 is payable on the first day of Camp.

Payments plans are available: please inquire at .

A few scholarships based on “demonstrable talent and need” are available. If you have any questions, please call (707) 527-0983 or email .

Shoes

Actors will need to supply their own shoes:

Women will need black character shoes (1 or 1 ½ inch heel).

Men wear black leather-soled shoes.

All actors may need to supply tap shoes. Roustabout has some to loan out as well. If actors have tap shoes, they should bring them on the first day of camp.

These stores carry character shoes:

Online: www.dancewearsolutions.com or www.discountdance.com

Local Stores:

Dance Boutique (Santa Rosa) 3273 Airway Drive, 95403 (707) 546-4444

Dance Shop (Petaluma) 19 Kentucky Street, 94952 (707) 778-3188

Makeup Kits

Roustabout provides wigs and wig caps, hairspray, gel, curling irons and bobby pins. Actors will need to bring their own “Personal Makeup Kit” (plastic baggie will do) with the following items by July 5th: lipstick, eyeliner and eye shadow (we will let you know what colors you will need); blush; and make-up remover wipes. If you have your own hair brush or comb and curling iron, please bring it.

Actor Attitude/Work ethic

We want everyone to love this experience, and we anticipate that all actors will arrive on time and be prepared for rehearsal. Roustabout’s staff will work to make the process fulfilling and the goals meaningful and fun.

Actors agree to achieve the goals outlined by staff for music and script memorization, proficiency in dance work, blocking memorization, etc. by the dates set. Actors also agree to be attentive and helpful during all rehearsals and dedicated to making this the best show possible.

Roustabout reserves the right to dismiss any student who consistently arrives late, is consistently unprepared or intentionally disrupts rehearsal. No refund is given if the actor is dismissed from the cast for these reasons.

Refunds

If the actor decides not to participate, refunds of the remainder must be requested in writing (snail mail or email) on or before the first day of Camp. No refunds can be given after this date.

Cleanup and Set Breakdown

At the end of each rehearsal, all actors will be given time to help return the room to its original condition.

After the last show, all actors help with final strike which typically lasts until about 2 ½ hours after curtain drops. The strike is extremely well organized: we will not waste anyone’s time! The cast will be dismissed once the entire breakdown is complete

We’re looking forward to working with you this summer!

Actor Agreement Sheet

All actors: please complete this

and return with your deposit

Mail, or scan& email, to:

Roustabout Theater, P.O. Box 7624, Santa Rosa, CA 95407

Actor’s name (please print): ______

Best Email:______

Best Phone: ______

Alternate phone: ______

Address:______

______

We heard about Roustabout from:______

Actors: One theater skill I’d like to improve this summer:______

We have read the information sheet and agree to it:

Signed (actor):______Date:______

Signed (parent): ______Date:______