ALICE IN WONDERLAND. LFP Elementary School. 4 th -6 th grade students of LFP. April 8 th & 9 th, 2016 IMPORTANT DATES

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1 LFP PTA PRESENTS: ALICE IN WONDERLAND WHEN April 8 th & 9 th, 2016 WHERE LFP Elementary School WHO 4 th -6 th grade students of LFP Do you like to have fun? We need your talent and exuberance! There are oodles of opportunities to participate if you re ready to fall down the rabbit hole! Be a Cast Member, including plenty of parts for boys or girls: Alice (in many sizes) The Caterpillar The Mad Hatter The Dodo Bird The White Rabbit Tweedledee & Tweedledum The Red Queen The March Hare The Cheshire Cat and more! Be a Chorus Member: Unbirthday Partiers Royal Cardsmen Garden Flowers Talking Fish and more! Or go behind-the-scenes as a Stage Crew Member: Lighting & Sound Assist Scene/Set Changes Prop Management Curtain Control Director Assistance Set Decoration and more! The school play is fun for everyone for the students who participate, the students who get to see it at a school assembly, and certainly for the proud parents, family members, and other adoring fans who come to watch the performances! IMPORTANT DATES SIGN UP Return your signed registration form to by November 23 rd. Payments must be submitted with registration. AUDITIONS Show your stuff with a monologue and a song prepared & practiced ahead of time! Wed., Dec. 2 nd at 3:30 pm in library ~OR~ Friday, Dec. 4 th at 3:30 pm in cafeteria AUDITION CALLBACKS: Tuesday, December 8th 3:30 pm in library PARENT INFO MEETING Director Q&A for parents and students participating in play and stage crew. Monday, December 14th 7:00-8:00 pm in cafeteria REHEARSALS Mondays & Wednesdays after school in the cafeteria* January 11 th April 6 th 3:30-5:00 pm *school breaks & holidays excepted, see full list of dates below* DRESS REHEARSAL: April 6 th 3:30 6:30 pm PERFORMANCES Friday, April 8 th Assembly Preview Saturday April 9 th, 3:00 pm Saturday April 9 th, 7:00 pm

2 PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS We have once again contracted with Jordyn Meeker, owner of Edge Performing Arts and Dance in Shoreline, to be the Director. The play chosen is Alice in Wonderland. Auditions will be open to 4 th -6 th graders and will be held on Wednesday, December 2 nd and Friday, December 4 th, at 3:30pm in the library and cafeteria, respectively. There will be callbacks for some roles on Tuesday, December 8 th at 3:30 in the library. Only students who are interested in a lead or supporting role are required to audition. Those who would like to be part of the group singing chorus or stage crew do not need to attend the auditions, but do need to register. Please make sure to mark the preferred type of role on the registration form and we ll do our best to consider everyone s preferences. There will be a fee of $50 to participate in the play, except for the stage crew. Scholarships are available. AUDITIONS Individual auditions will last from 2 to 5 minutes each. Students wanting leads or any singing/speaking solos must audition with the following: 1. A song of your choice, to be sung a cappella, not to exceed one minute in length (suggestion prepare to sing one verse or the chorus part of a song). The director will also do some vocalizing with each student to test range and pitch accuracy. 2. A monologue of your choice or choose to perform a nursery rhyme or poem. All should be performed with personality. If you d like to prepare to perform a monologue from one of the Alice in Wonderland characters, you can go to this link and choose Alice in Wonderland, Jr. There are sections of script for the characters. For other monologues, google free kid monologues or check with the library. You can also visit the website of Edge Performing Arts and Dance for more suggestions and information: Students should understand that auditioning does not guarantee a lead, speaking or singing solo. We will make our best effort to include everyone who registers to be in the show. The PTA will notify students of the roles they will play by December 11 th. LEAD ROLES: Large speaking role and singing solos. Lead characters possess a loud, clear speaking voice with vocal inflections appropriate to the role. A high-energy student with comfort on stage required. Singing voice is strong and student is comfortable singing alone. Enjoys dancing and movement alone and with a group. Need to be able to memorize a significant number of lines will require extra time outside of rehearsal to learn lines. SUPPORTING ROLES: Smaller speaking roles and singing solos. Supporting characters possess a loud, clear speaking voice with vocal inflections appropriate to the role. A high-energy student with comfort on stage required. Singing voice is strong and student is comfortable singing alone or with small group. Enjoys dancing and movement alone and with group. CHORUS: No singing or speaking solos. Student enjoys singing and dancing in a group situation. BACKSTAGE CREW: Only 3 to 4 back stage kids will be needed. These are leadership roles perfect for a student that wants to help but doesn t want to be in the spotlight. REHEARSALS All rehearsals are REQUIRED. Students who have conflicts that will result in missing 3 or more rehearsals should not participate. Students may not be on stage for the entire rehearsal time, so they should be prepared to do quiet activities such as reading, drawing or homework. The director may let cast members know that they will not need to be at every rehearsal if their role is not practiced on that day. Students are required to memorize all scripts and music to which they are assigned. Attendance at the DRESS REHEARSAL is mandatory for all participants.

3 Rehearsal Schedule: Monday, Jan. 11 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 10, 3:30-5:00 pm Monday, March 14, 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, Jan. 20 3:30-5:00 pm Monday, Feb. 22, 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, March 16, 3:30-5:00 pm Monday, Jan. 25 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 24, 3:30-5:00 pm Monday, March 21, 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, Jan. 27 3:30-5:00 pm Monday, Feb. 29, 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, March 23, 3:30-5:00 pm Monday, March 28, 3:30-5:00 pm Monday, Feb. 1, 3:30-5:00 pm *Wednesday, March 9, 12-2 pm *Thursday, March 31, 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 3, 3:30-5:00 pm (half-day) Monday, Feb. 8, 3:30-5:00 pm Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 6, 3:30-6:30 pm Performances: Performances will be Friday, April 8 th during a school assembly (a shorter, teaser preview) and Saturday, April 9 th at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Shows are REQUIRED. If a student cannot attend one of these shows but wants to be involved, only chorus roles will be offered. Students will need to arrive early for Saturday performances to prepare for the show (director will advise closer to date). PARENT CONTRIBUTION We had a successful play last year thanks to the hard work of so many. Putting on the play is a huge endeavor that takes many helping hands. We look forward to working together with you and your child to create a great team this year! A $50 participation fee will be collected for each student (excluding stage crew). Scholarships available. You must provide a snack for your student for every rehearsal. PTA cannot provide snacks due to allergy concerns and students have a hard time concentrating on empty bellies at the end of the school day. A parent meeting will be held from 7-8 pm on Dec. 14 th in the cafeteria. Attendance is highly encouraged, as you ll be able to meet the director and get all your questions answered once the cast and crew has been selected. We need parent talent too! Volunteer help will be essential to the success of the play. A family member (parent, grandparent, older sibling) of each participant is REQUIRED to sign up for one of the following tasks. Rehearsal Volunteer: Keep kids occupied during downtimes, help with starting and stopping music, help kids run lines, etc. One adult per rehearsal. Backstage Show Volunteer: Help keep kids quiet and move to back stage places, help crew move set and props efficiently, help with costume changes, etc. Two adults per show. Front of House Coordinator: Recruit and supervise student volunteers for handing out programs, ushering, and selling concessions. 1-2 volunteers. Set Design Coordinator & Helpers: Help prepare sets and props. 5-6 volunteers Costume Coordinator & Helpers: Help inventory, prepare and label costumes. 3-4 volunteers. Design program and poster/flyers: Create a program for distributing at the play; create flyers for promoting the play (these tasks can be done at home). 1-2 volunteers Bake Sale Coordinator: Request donations of baked goods for sale during performances; organize and set-up the bake sale. 1-2 volunteers Photographer: take head shots of all cast members & create display board for performances; take pictures during dress rehearsals and performances and put online to share with families. 1-2 volunteers Costume Clean-up: take costumes home to be washed after the play. 1 volunteer Cast Party Coordinator: plan and coordinate a cast party after the play performances. 1 volunteer Sound Board Operator: operate the sound board during the play performances (training provided). 1 volunteer

4 LFP PTA SCHOOL PLAY REGISTRATION FORM 2016 Alice in Wonderland Please complete every section of this form. The fee for participating in the school play is $50, except for those wishing to be part of the stage crew. Stage crew should register, but will not need to attend rehearsals until closer to the performance date (to be determined by director). Scholarships are available. Please return this REGISTRATION FORM to your teacher or the PTA office, along with a check made payable to LFP PTA by November 23rd. Student Name: Grade: Teacher: Room: Bus Color: Or ASC: At the end of rehearsal my child will be: picked up at the cafeteria dismissed to walk home escorted to after school care Type of Role Desired: Students, please indicate which type of part you would prefer to have in the play (descriptions of each type of role are in the attached packet). Students wanting a lead or supporting role must attend the auditions on Wednesday, December 2 nd OR Friday, December 4 th at 3:30 in the library. Students who would prefer to sing in the chorus are not required to attend the try-out. Lead Role biggest time commitment, lots of lines to memorize, strong singing ability Supporting Role some lines to be memorized; a lot of group work Chorus don t need to attend auditions; mostly group work; lots of singing and dancing Stage Crew don t need to attend auditions or rehearsals until just before the performances Please list any extracurricular activities you are involved in (such as clubs, sports, and crossing guard): Please indicate which date is your preferred date to attend auditions. Wednesday, December 2 nd at 3:30 pm in the library Friday, December 4 th at 3:30 pm in the cafeteria

5 REQUEST FOR SCHOLARSHIP No Yes (fill out section below if yes) Scholarships are limited. Please let us know if there is some amount you can pay. I can pay $: towards tuition (check enclosed). Parent/Caregiver Contact Info: Parent/Caregiver #1: Home Phone: Cell/Work Phone: Parent/Caregiver #2: Home Phone: Cell/Work Phone: Emergency Contact Name and Phone #: Parent/Caregiver Volunteer Choices: As stated in the information packet, putting on the school play requires many helping hands. We cannot do it without your help. A family member (parent, grandparent, older sibling) of each participant is REQUIRED to volunteer for the play. Some jobs can be done from home and most do not require that much time. See the attached packet for more descriptions. Please mark your top two choices for volunteer jobs or mark as many as you are willing to do. Rehearsal volunteer (choose dates) Backstage show volunteer (choose show) 1/11 2/10 3/16 Friday, April 8 th morning* 1/20 2/22 3/21 Saturday, April 9 th afternoon show* 1/25 2/24 3/23 Saturday, April 9 th evening show* 1/27 2/29 3/28 2/1 3/3 (Thu) 3/31 (Thu) *Director will specify times with parent volunteer 2/3 3/9 (noon to 2) 4/6 (3:30-6:30) 2/8 3/14 Front of House Coordinator Costume Helpers Bake Sale Coordinator Costume Clean-up Sound Board Operator Set Design Helpers Design program & poster/flyers Photographer Cast Party Coordinator

6 BEHAVIORAL CONTRACT: Student Name: The above student agrees to the following behavioral contract: a) Student agrees to attend all rehearsals with the exception of illness. No more than three missed rehearsals are allowed. Dress rehearsal is 100% required, as well as all shows. Proper communication about missed rehearsals, leaving early or arriving late is required. b) While at rehearsal the student agrees to be focused, quiet and respectful of all people involved in the show including the director, volunteers and peers. Student agrees to work as a team player, be encouraging and supportive of others, and use only positive language about themselves and their peers. c) The student agrees to memorize all music and lines assigned to them by the date specified by the Director. By signing below, the parent and student agree to the above. Failure to follow will result in an initial warning to the student. Second failure to follow will result in a conversation with parents. A third failure could result in removal from the show or loss of role in the show. Student Signature: Parent Signature: STAGE CREW REQUIREMENTS Although behind the scenes, the stage crew plays a vital role in the success of a production. The stage crew assists with changing the sets before and after scene changes, lighting and sound, curtain opening and closing, and more. We ll need responsible and enthusiastic crew members to help everything run smoothly! You ll need to get a teacher recommendation if you d like to participate in the stage crew. You can audition too, by letting us know why you d like to be in stage crew! Please write a paragraph or two about why you d like to be in the stage crew for Alice in Wonderland on a separate piece of paper and include it with your registration. Yes, I recommend to participate in the stage crew for the 2016 LFP production of Alice in Wonderland. Teacher signature