GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GRAND FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Table of Contents Contact Information... see below What is SPA SPA Mission Statement Awards... 2 Information on the 2016 Season 2016 Musical Productions Typical SPA Day... 3 Class Information Voice Lessons... 4 Preparing for SPA Auditions... 5 Information on Registration Costs Grade and Credit Information The Body Electric... 6 SPA Calendar... 7 FORMS: High School SPA Registration Form Audition Form Application for Financial Assistance... end of brochure Information on SPA Programs... back cover Grand Forks Public Schools Summer Performing Arts Company 2211 17 th Avenue South Grand Forks, ND 58201 SPA Office (701) 746-2411 Ticket Reservations (701) 746-2411 Website www.spacompany.org Allison Peterson Operations Dir./ Registration (701) 746-2411 allison.peterson@gfschools.org Dean Opp Administrative Director (701) 746-2207 dean.opp@gfschools.org Brad Sherwood Program Director (701) 746-2205 ext. 6832 brad.sherwood@gfschools.org Elementary SPA Info. Line (701) 746-2205 ext. 6824

What is SPA? Page 2 The Summer Performing Arts Company (SPA) is a Grand Forks Public Schools performing arts program for students currently enrolled in grades K-11. SPA is structured to give all students in the Greater Grand Forks Community an opportunity to participate in a positive learning environment in the arts. The impact of the Summer Performing Arts Company has been profound in this community. Since 1987, over 20,000 students have participated in SPA. Almost 15% of all students enrolled in the Grand Forks Public Schools participate in SPA programs throughout the year. Because of the size, SPA has become the assumed activity for drama and music students during the summer. SPA provides a number of performances for the community during the summer and throughout the year. Mission Statement The Mission of the SPA Program is: To provide high-quality Arts education for all SPA students. To provide a well-rounded Arts curriculum in instrumental music, vocal music, dance, drama, and visual arts. To promote good citizenship and educate students on being good stewards of the community. To create arts-based activities to meet the demand of all enrolled students, rather than limit opportunities and enrollment. To include every student that wishes to participate. To create a positive, safe, and respectful learning environment for students, educators, and staff. To promote and educate students on lifelong skills such as teamwork, cooperation, conflict resolution, tolerance, and good character. The SPA Program and its staff have been recognized for the following achievements: National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Top 50 Finalist (May 2014) Grand Cities Children's Choir performs at Carnegie Hall (February 2014) ND-ACDA Choir Director of the Year (Brad Sherwood, 2013) Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation Leadership Award (2012) Grand Forks Public Schools Top 100 U.S. Communities for Music Education (1999-2014) NEA Grant Recipient for "Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth" (2010) ND-ACDA Choir Director of the Year (Melanie Popejoy, 2010) GCCC selected by audition to perform at ND-ACDA Conference (2009, 2010) Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year (Angie Black Erickson, 2007) Nelson-Miller Award, SPA/GCCC Volunteers (2006) Kennedy Center Partners in Education Team Member (1999-2006) Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year (Melanie Popejoy, 2004) Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, Local and State (Dean Opp, 2003) North Dakota Governor s Award for the Arts w/gfps (2002) Awarded a Partnership in a Local Mentoring Grant (2000) Grammy Signature School (2000) North Dakota Governor s Award for the Arts (1999) KCNN/ Community Nat'l Bank Community Spirit Award, PBS Documentary Keep the Faith (1998) Mayor s Award for the Arts, KTHI Community Award Keep the Faith (1997) Mr. Holland s Opus Award (1997)

Information on the 2016 Season Page 3 2016 High School Musical Productions and Technical Team For students currently in grades 8-9 Rehearses: 2:30-6:00 pm, M-F at Central High School Performs: July 14 (parent preview night), July 15-18 Set strike/clean up after the show on the 18th. Set strike/clean up July 19 from 10am until completed. For students currently in grades 10-11 Rehearses: 2:30-6:00 pm, M-F at Red River HS Performs: July 21 (parent preview night), July 22-26 Set strike/clean up after the show on the 26th. Set strike/clean up and awards July 27 from 10am until completed. For students currently in grades 8-11 that would like to work on the "behind the scenes" aspects of a production. Meets during Oklahoma! and Mary Poppins rehearsals (and performances), 2:30-6:00, M-F. A Typical SPA Day for a High School Student Mornings There is an opportunity to help out with the Elementary SPA program, which meets 8:15-noon. Otherwise, many SPA students do summer school and/or Driver's ED. Afternoon SPA classes run 12:45-1:30 and 1:30-2:15 Monday-Friday at Central High School; Rehearsals run Monday-Friday from 2:30pm to 6:00 pm. Evenings Some special class offerings may take place in the evenings, and some evenings may have additional activities such as BBQs, watching the MS SPA show, set construction, mentoring activities (bowling, pool), etc. Weekends There are usually no weekend rehearsals until (possibly) the week before your show; however, shows perform on weekends (check the calendar for performance dates). There may be some optional mini-classes or workshops on Saturdays as well. Holiday Break There is no rehearsal July 4-5 for the 4th of July holiday. ALL INFORMATION IN THIS BOOKLET IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - pending School Board approval. Please visit www.spacompany.org for any updates.

Class Information All classes will meet at GF Central June 8-July 8 unless otherwise noted. Page 4 Elementary Aide meets 8:15-12:00 at Red River HS, Phoenix Elementary or Central HS Dates are June 6- July 1 (optional session July 11-22 also available) Assist the Elementary SPA program! Help K-5 students learn creative dramatics through games, exercises, and activities. Tech Class meets 12:45-1:30 or 1:30-2:15 Work behind the scenes on lights, sound, scene craft, video, and make-up. This class uses hands-on learning in the various major technical areas of theatre. Dance meets 12:45-1:30 or 1:30-2:15 This class is open to all individuals--no dance experience necessary! Learn basic movement, warmup, and dance techniques. Drama meets 12:45-1:30 or 1:30-2:15 This class will work on acting and theatre techniques and focus on various longer scenes and texts. Costuming-- meets 12:45-1:30 or 1:30-2:15 No experience necessary! Come learn the basics of sewing, and work toward designing, constructing and fitting costumes! NEW - A New Blend - Vocal Ensemble meets 12:45-1:30 A premiere select vocal ensemble of 16-24 balanced voices that will get the chance to be a tightly knit ensemble singing high quality literature. Rehearsals will finish with a performance on July 11 at 7 PM. This offering is for students currently in grades 10-11. Steel Drums (Beginning) meets 12:45-1:30 Students will learn basic Steel Drum techniques in this hands-on course. Steel Drums (Advanced) meets 1:30-2:15 This course is for students that have taken the "Beginning Steel Drums" class. Students will learn advanced techniques in Steel Drum performance. SPA School of Rock meets 6:30-8:00 pm, Monday - Thursday Learn to write, record, and perform your own original material. Voice Lessons Students can take private vocal lessons through SPA. Lessons start the week of June 13 and run through July 8. There are options to take 4 lessons (30 minutes, one per week) or 8 lessons (30 minutes, 2 per week). A schedule will be determined by June 6, and students not participating in the productions will be notified by phone of their lesson time. The cost is $60.00 for 4 lessons and $120.00 for 8 lessons.

Preparing for SPA Auditions Page 5 WHEN: -Wednesday, May 11 at 4:00 pm -All production and tech team students will have a general meeting and then break into groups. WHO: -All students wishing to participate in a musical production must attend auditions. -The Tech Team will have a brief meeting with the Technical Director. -Students that are only taking classes, School of Rock, or vocal lessons do not need to attend. WHERE: Red River High School Choir Room; enter Red River through Door #1. WHAT TO BRING: 1. A list of all conflicts (include Summer School, Driver s Ed, Family Vacation, Medical Appointments, Sports Schedules, etc.). 2. Your registration form and payment, if you haven t pre-registered. 3. A musical audition piece NO LONGER than 32 bars (ask your music teacher if you have questions about this; also, an accompanist is provided). 4. You may fill out an audition form before you come to auditions (recommended). There is an audition form located in the back of this booklet. CALLBACKS: CONFLICTS: CASTING: The callback list will be posted the evening of May 11 on the 17th Ave. door of RRHS (door #11) and online at www.spacompany.org. Callbacks will be Friday, May 13 from 4:00-6:00 in the Red River choir room. All students are invited to watch the callback process. If you have a conflict with the audition date, you must contact Allison in the SPA Office (746-2411) before April 30 to make alternate arrangements. Auditions are used as a means of selecting leads, as a learning experience, and to limit enrollment only if large numbers make that necessary. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM TEACHERS AND STAFF: We want everyone to have a great experience in SPA! Part of that experience is learning how to audition. In SPA, you are not auditioning to know if you are in or out of the program...you are in! Auditions are for figuring out who might fit into specific roles and for helping us get to know you! At SPA we promote taking your part and making the most of it. Your attitude, not the part you get, will make your summer a great experience. Remember, everybody in the room will be auditioning...and is probably nervous. There will be many students at the auditions. Some have done this quite a few times, but many are new to the program. When it is time to sing, you will hand the piano player your music. Mark on the music the 32 bars you are singing and be sure to tell the piano player if he/she needs to know anything else. You should go over to the piano player before you sing and make sure he/she knows how fast you are going to sing. Then go to the center of the performing area and get ready to start the song. Some students will act out their song like they are performing it in a musical on stage. This shows your acting and singing skills! Some students will just stand there and sing which is fine, but make sure to put emotion into your song. (Smile if it is a happy song, etc.) Don t mumble: think LOUD and CLEAR! Show enthusiasm and charisma! Also, make sure to breathe deeply before you sing and while you are singing. This will help your nerves and your phrasing. Make eye contact with the audience! Remember to look up! Make sure you have practiced your song in front of people. Parents, friends, and music teachers will give you great feedback! To keep auditions moving, you may not perform your whole song.

Information on Registration Costs Page 6 All SPA activities that receive high school credit have no fee to residents of Grand Forks, ND, or if your student attends a Grand Forks Public School. There is a mandatory fee of $50.00 for non-residents of Grand Forks, ND if the student does not attend a Grand Forks Public School. Additional services and activities do have fees associated with them (sweatshirts, voice lessons, mentoring activities, etc.). We do encourage all students to pay the Mentoring Activities fee. This allows students to participate in all of our after-spa activities including bowling, mixers, BBQs, etc. and it provides food for students at certain activities. If there is some reason that the student will not be able to participate after the program has started, you may receive a refund of any fees paid minus any items the student wishes to keep (sweatshirt, bag, etc.). To request a refund, please contact the SPA office to receive a refund request form. Grade/Credit Information High School SPA students may receive Fine Arts elective credit. 0.25 credits are given for every 30 hours of qualifying program activities. (60 hours is.50 credits, 120 hours is 1.0 credits, etc.) Credits will be listed on a transcript as Vocal Music (Chorus), Voice Classes, or Theatre Arts III classes. These are elective Fine Arts credits and should indicate the type of activity that the student participated in during the summer. This information will be forwarded to the participating students schools. Students that participate in SPA that attend schools outside the Grand Forks Public School District will have their grade and credit information sent to their school. It is up to the discretion and policies of their school district whether or not they can use the credits or credit hours earned in SPA. The Body Electric Following every main stage curtain call, the High School SPA Company performs a final musical number, "I Sing the Body Electric." This song has closed all SPA performances for the past 28 years. Once SPA begins, students will receive a schedule of dates on which the Body Electric will be performed as well as information about Body Electric Etiquette. Students are required to wear a current SPA sweatshirt when performing the Body Electric. If a sweatshirt is not purchased, we will provide sweatshirts so students can still participate. They must be returned at the end of each performance to the SPA office.

Wednesday, May 11: Auditions 4-7 pm at RR May 2016 Friday, May 13: Callbacks 4-6 pm at RR Saturday, May 14 List up by 10am on www.spacompany.org June and July 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday (Elementary SPA 1) High School Orientation Day 1 At Red River HS JUNE 6 7 8 9 10 11 HS Orientation Day 2 At Red River HS High School Classes/ Rehearsals Begin Share Day and Mentoring Activity At GF Central HS students should be picked up at Central 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Voice Lessons Begin (End Elementary 1) Share Day and Mentoring Activity at GF Central HS students should be picked up at Central 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (Elementary SPA 2) Share Day and Mentoring Activity at Red River HS - students should be picked up at Red River 26 27 28 29 30 JULY 1 2 HS SPA attends MS SPA performance at South - 7pm Family Share Day and Potluck Dinner at Red River HS (End Elementary 2) 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NO SPA NO SPA Class Share Day at GF Central 7pm OKLAHOMA 4:00 pm at GFC MARY POPPINS 4:00 at Red River 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Elementary 3) Vocal Recital 1:00 at RR "A New Blend" Concert 7pm location TBA Vocal Recital 1:00 at RR OKLAHOMA Parent Night 7:00 at Central; Mentoring Activity afterward until 11:30pm (End Elementary 3) OKLAHOMA 7:00 pm at Central OKLAHOMA 7:00 pm at Central 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 OKLAHOMA 7:00 pm at Central Strike to follow OKLAHOMA Clean up 10am until completed MARY POPPINS Parent Night 7:00 pm at Red River; Mentoring Activity afterward until 11:30 pm MARY POPPINS 7:00 at Red River MARY POPPINS 7:00 at Red River 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MARY POPPINS 7:00 at Red River MARY POPPINS 7:00 at Red River Strike to follow MARY POPPINS CLEAN UP then all-spa Awards 10am-12pm

2016 HIGH SCHOOL SPA REGISTRATION FORM If you need assistance with this form, please contact the SPA office at 701-746-2411 PART A: STUDENT INFORMATION Please Print Name: Gender: Student ID# (if enrolled in a GF Public School): (GFPS Lunch number) Date of birth: Is this your first year in SPA?: Current school (2015-16): Current grade (2015-16): Next year s school: YES NO Number of previous years in SPA: Will your child be in summer school or Driver s Ed? (please circle): If yes, please list class and/or dates and times if Driver s Ed: YES NO Does your child have any medical conditions, including food allergies? (please circle): If yes, please list: YES NO Is your child currently on an IEP or 504 plan? (please circle): YES NO Case Manager: Please list any UNAVOIDABLE conflicts. You may attach an additional sheet for more space. Will your child need any special accommodations, or will your child require a para to accompany him/her? (please circle): YES NO (if "yes", please contact the SPA Office at 746-2411) (Para requests must be sent in before April 29) Parent/Guardian Name(s): PART B: PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATION Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP Code: Primary Contact Phone: Additional contact phone numbers and contact names: Will either parent be on active military duty? (please circle): YES NO Parent Email (if you would like to receive schedule updates and information to your email): I wish to be involved in (check any that apply): Oklahoma (Students currently enrolled in 8th and 9th grades only) Mary Poppins (Students currently enrolled in 10th and 11th grades only) PART C: ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Voice Lessons Only (no production, tech team or classes) Classes Only (no production or tech team) Technical Team I wish to sign up for the following classes offered at Grand Forks Central HS unless otherwise noted (optional): Elementary Aide at Red River- June 6-July 1, M-F, 8:15am - Noon Elementary Aide at Red River- June 6-17, M-F, 12:30-2:00 pm Elementary Aide at Phoenix- June 6-July 1, M-F, 8:15am - Noon Elementary Aide at Central- June 6-June 17, M-F, 8:15am - Noon Dance Class - 12:45-1:30 Drama Class - 12:45-1:30 Beginning Steel Pans - 12:45-1:30 Tech Class - 12:45-1:30 Costume Class - 12:45-1:30 A New Blend *NEW - 12:45-1:30 (upperclassmen vocal ensemble) Dance Class - 1:30-2:15 Drama Class - 1:30-2:15 Advanced Steel Pans - 1:30-2:15 Tech Class - 1:30-2:15 Costume Class - 1:30-2:15 School of Rock - 6:30-8:00pm, M-Th PLEASE SEE REVERSE

PART D: SHIRT ORDERING Sweatshirt Size (adult): S M L XL 2XL Please check your preference (if applicable): Hooded Sweatshirt Regular Sweatshirt Not Applicable PART E: FEE STRUCTURE PLEASE CHECK HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER Pkg.A Pkg.B $180.00 4 Private Vocal Lessons, Mentoring Activities, Sweatshirt, and choice of THREE of the items to the right $120.00 Mentoring Activities, Sweatshirt, and choice of THREE of the items to the right Tote Bag Cast T-Shirt Size: Cast Photo Pkg.C $150.00 4 Private Vocal Lessons, Mentoring Activities, Sweatshirt, and choice of ONE of the items to the right. SPA Logo T-Shirt Size: Pkg.D $90.00 Mentoring Activities, Sweatshirt, and choice of ONE of the items to the right. Water Bottle See a sample of shirt designs/merchandise at www.spacompany.org No thanks - I will pick what I need from the options below Ala-Carte Options Mentoring Activities - $40 - This is suggested for all SPA participants. It covers costs for additional SPA activities, such as the SPA dance, bowling, pizza, fun nights, etc. 4 private vocal lessons (4 weeks, 1 per week) - $60 8 private vocal lessons (4 weeks, 2 per week) - $120 8X10 cast photo - $15 Tech Team/Production (Oklahoma/Mary Poppins) T-Shirt - $15 SPA Logo T-Shirt - $15 SPA Tote Bag - $15 SPA Water Bottle - $15 Regular Sweatshirt (crew neck) - $35 Hooded Sweatshirt - $35 I wish to only participate in a production, classes or tech without any purchases. - $0.00 Total Cost: Additional Information Non-Grand Forks, ND, resident fee - $50 (see page 6 for more information) $20 discount for registering ON OR BEFORE April 22 (applies to packages A-D ONLY) $10 discount for registering between April 23 - May 6 (applies to packages A-D ONLY) Grand Total: Please Check One: I have enclosed full payment. PART F: FEE PAYMENT I am applying for financial assistance (please submit the SPA Application for Financial Assistance form in lieu of a check with this registration form. The form is located at the end of this brochure). Total Enclosed: $ (Please make checks payable to GFPS ) Mail payment and registration form to: HS SPA Registration, 2211 17th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND, 58201 PLEASE SEE REVERSE

Please fill out and bring this form to auditions on May 11 at Red River at 4:00 pm. PLEASE PRINT Summer Performing Arts 2016 Audition Form Name YOUR contact phone number Parents/Guardians Name Home Phone School you go to Grade you are in right now Gender Height Hair color Are you interested in a specific show/role? (List) What audition number will you be performing? Are you interested in working on a tech crew for the other performances in which you are not performing? (circle one) YES NO Will you be able to attend callbacks, if necessary on May 13 at 4pm? (circle one) YES NO FOR MARY POPPINS AUDITIONERS ONLY: If cast as a specific role, are you willing to fly on the fly system (pending parental approval; a professional rigging company is overseeing the flying): YES NO Please list any previous experience (dance, vocal ensembles, SPA): Please list any conflicts which are unavoidable and would keep you from being able to attend rehearsals during scheduled SPA meeting times including Driver s Ed. Also list any weekends you plan to be out of town in July: *************************************************************************************************** Please read and sign: "I agree to attend every rehearsal scheduled by the director which involves me. I agree to be responsible to know the rehearsal schedule. I agree if some EMERGENCY arises, I will contact the director. I also agree to be responsible for all needs of the production, including set construction, properties, and other jobs that are necessary. I am aware of the policies concerning participation requirements in regards to grades and chemical use. I agree not to put the production in jeopardy by not adhering to these policies. Signed *************************************************************************************************** FOR DIRECTOR USE: Voice: (S A T B) Acting: Dance: Placement:

SPA Application for Financial Assistance Name of Student Parent/Guardian Name Address Telephone Number Email Address (optional) Do you qualify for free/reduced meals? (circle one) YES NO Please describe why you are applying for financial assistance: I hereby certify that all of the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature of parent/guardian Date The information you give on this application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility for financial assistance for the SPA program.

Please fill out and bring this form to auditions on May 11 at Red River at 4:00 pm. PLEASE PRINT Summer Performing Arts 2016 Audition Form Name YOUR contact phone number Parents/Guardians Name Home Phone School you go to Grade you are in right now Gender Height Hair color Are you interested in a specific show/role? (List) What audition number will you be performing? Are you interested in working on a tech crew for the other performances in which you are not performing? (circle one) YES NO Will you be able to attend callbacks, if necessary on May 13 at 4pm? (circle one) YES NO FOR MARY POPPINS AUDITIONERS ONLY: If cast as a specific role, are you willing to fly on the fly system (pending parental approval; a professional rigging company is overseeing the flying): YES NO Please list any previous experience (dance, vocal ensembles, SPA): Please list any conflicts which are unavoidable and would keep you from being able to attend rehearsals during scheduled SPA meeting times including Driver s Ed. Also list any weekends you plan to be out of town in July: ******************************************************************************************************************************* Please read and sign: "I agree to attend every rehearsal scheduled by the director which involves me. I agree to be responsible to know the rehearsal schedule. I agree if some EMERGENCY arises, I will contact the director. I also agree to be responsible for all needs of the production, including set construction, properties, and other jobs that are necessary. I am aware of the policies concerning participation requirements in regards to grades and chemical use. I agree not to put the production in jeopardy by not adhering to these policies. Signed ******************************************************************************************************************************* FOR DIRECTOR USE: Voice: (S A T B) Dance: Acting: Placement:

Other SPA Summer Programs Elementary SPA (completed grades K-5) Elementary SPA is a two-week session for students currently in grades K-5. Creative dramatics, theatre games and exercises, and many other activities are used to create action and fun during the summer. Middle School SPA (completed grades 6-7) Middle School SPA is designed for students currently enrolled in grades 6 and 7. It is a four-week program in drama, movement, vocal music, and tech. Middle School SPA covers a range of topics such as acting, singing, and choreography. This program is designed to promote a greater awareness of the performing arts, and enrich creativity among the students. MySPA (designed for 6-12+ grade students with special needs) The mission of "My SPA" is to offer a unique experience of the performing arts in an individual, educational, inspirational, and exciting environment. The focus is on a variety of creative expression including drama, music, movement, literature and visual arts. This session is open to all grade 6-11 students, and is staffed to accommodate students with special needs. Bands on the Red (completed grades 5-11) Bands on the Red is a two-week instrumental music program for students currently in grades 5-11. Students play lighter music such as marches, show tunes and movie themes and the program culminates in public performances. For all SPA program registration materials, including Elementary, Middle School, Bands on the Red, and MySPA, please visit www.spacompany.org or call the SPA office at 701-746-2411. For more information, check out our website! www.spacompany.org