AUDITIONS ARE ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 FROM 4-6 FOLLOWING THE PERFORMANCE OF WILLY WONKA.
Turn in packets THURSDAY, December 5
by 3:30 PM TO MRS. MCCRADY OR ME. IF I
DO NOT RECEIVE IT THEN, YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE TO AUDITION OR BE PART OF OAP.
WHEN I RECEIVE THE INFORMATION, I WILL BEGIN GETTING READY FOR AUDITIONS.
Auditions –DECEMBER 8 at 4PM
First Rehearsal January 5 at 2PM
1. GPA
for the previous semester (approximate) _____.
2. Number
of school absences in fall of 2013 (approximate) last year(excused and
unexcused) ______
3. On
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, turn in the following:
4. School
calendar (attached) reflecting conflicts (REASONS WHY YOUR CHILD WILL
NOT BE AT REHEARSAL). This includes family trips, family events, and any other
activity that is not connected with UIL.
5. Packet
with parents’ initials indicating the packet has been read.
6. These
dates are clinics, and since we are limited, no one is allowed to miss a
clinic.
7. February
12
8. February
17
9. February
26
10. We
will have another one the week of March 3.
11. Students
will be expected to be extremely familiar with the script for the audition. YOU
MAY BRING A PROP TO HELP YOUR CHARACTER. You may ask for parts in advance;
however, the directors may place you in another part.
12. Parts
are not SET in STONE. The directors may choose to move actors and crew
around.
Please return completed packet to
Mrs. Couch (high school) or Mrs. McCrady in the office by December 5 by 3:30.
13. Compliance and punctuality reflect
interest in participating in one-act.
14. Parents
and students must initial each page AT THE TOP.
15. Thank you for your interest. Please
contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
16. Cindy Couch
ccouch@shallowaterisd.net
(806)832-4535, extension2239
Cell – (806)470-9940 (please text and
include your name)
Policy
17. Tentatively, dates and times have
been set for rehearsals. By signing the parental form, the
student and parents are aware of these practice times and all the information
within the packet.
18. Please pay attention to the
calendars. **** You and your parents
must mark and list all conflicts. Make
sure that you mark conflicts on weekends. Communicate with your teachers and coaches
and ensure that there are no conflicts.
19. The packet must be completed with no blank answers. Answer the
open-ended questions thoughtfully. I read each one and sometimes form an
opinion based on the completeness of the answer.
20. Understand
that a part or a job is not set in stone. If any student is not improving each
rehearsal, he/she may lose his/her part or position.
21. Students should bring books and
assignments to rehearsals so that they can study during “off” times. One-act
play differs from any other activity.
Ineligible students jeopardize
the entire ensemble.
22. The goal of one-act is to be an
ensemble; the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Synergy is the process of unity… going under
fire and becoming stronger as a unit.
23. Students
must be on time for each rehearsal and must stay for the entire rehearsal
unless arrangements have been made one week in advance (this does not include ill
students). 3 UNEXCUSED TARDIES = ONE ABSENCE
24. Grounds for dismissal from the
program are chronic tardies (more
than three unexcused), unexcused absences (more than three), not supporting
each cast and crew member, and dishonesty with the director.
25. Students
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Information Sheet
26. Name
__________________________________________________
27. Grade _____________
28. Physical address
__________________________________________
29. Mailing address
___________________________________________
30. Birthday _________________________________________________
31. Phone # ______________________ cell # _____________________
32. *Parents’
email address
_______________________________________
33. *Parents’
contact cell number _____________________________
34. Locker
Number________________
35. Other extracurricular activities I am
involved in are ________________
36. Is there any reason why you may be
unable to commit 100% to this endeavor? _______________________________________________________________________________
Audition
Sheet
There
are only four female parts in this play. We only have two senior girls;
however, the women who audition best and who have shown a consistent work ethic
in the past will be considered equally.
I don’t know if I stated this correctly, but OAP is like a sport. The ones who perform best will receive the
roles. There will also be opportunities
for understudies to move up.
37. Why are you interested in trying out
for one-act as an actor or crew member (Do not give me the same answer you have
given since middle school)?
38. Do you believe that you can commit to a project like
this and work with a group, understanding that the group is more important than
the individual? Why? How can you help the ensemble? HOW CAN YOU HELP NEW CAST AND CREW MEMBERS FEEL WELCOME?
39. Will you be content with a role that
is not one of the leads or will you be content as a member of the crew? Why?
38. Do you realize that rehearsing
for the one-act play is a commitment that entails practicing at least eight
hours per week outside of the school day, and are you willing to spend that
time with at least twenty-three other people?
Why are you willing to make this commitment?
40. What
is the main idea of this play – in your own words?
41. Describe three of the key characters in
your own words – sentences.
42. Who is your
favorite character and WHY?
43. What
character do you want to audition for? OR what crew part do you want to have?
44. Define
the following terms:
·
Post traumatic stress disorder
·
Schizophrenia
·
Bipolar disorder
·
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Name of student
_______________________________________
45. This student has not been referred to
my office for behavior problems at school.
He/she has not had excessive absences and/or tardies. From my knowledge of the student’s
character, I believe he/she would be an asset to the one-act play ensemble (If
there are concerns, please contact Cindy Couch at the high school, extension
2239 or email ccouch@shallowaterisd.net).
Signature of administrator (Tom
Johnson or Rian Freeman)
PERMISSION FORM
46. My child,
_____________________________, and I have read the requirements for the class
of theater production/one act play. We
have discussed times and practices. I am
willing to support my child as well as the cast and crew by ensuring that
he/she will be prompt and will not miss practices. I realize that the success of this production
is vitally important to the middle school UIL program and that my son/daughter
will do his/her best to adhere to all performance rules.
____________________________________________________
Signature of parent
By signing
this, you and your child agree with the following and will follow these
guidelines or face removal from the group.
Ms.
Couch is the director. She makes the
decisions on casting, staging and other decisions that come up. I will not complain about the show to anyone
else. If I have a problem or concern, I
will talk to Ms. Couch, Ms. Kuehler or Ms. Griffis privately.
I will
be at every rehearsal, festival, performance and contest. If I have an
emergency or a conflict, I will call Ms. Couch prior immediately.
I will
not put my personal desires above the group.
I will not miss any of the scheduled dates for personal desires- such as
trips or things that conflict with our dates.
The exception is the conflict of another UIL contest, but you need to
remember that this is a group effort and you will put the ensemble above your
personal desires.
I will
not spread myself too thin. I will not
be involved in so many things that OAP suffers.
I will make this a priority. If 2 things are going on at the same time,
I will put OAP first and not make the group suffer. Mark calendars ahead of
time so that we can avoid conflicts.
I will
not fuss or bicker with anyone in the ensemble, or talk about other cast
members behind their backs .If I do and it becomes a problem, then I face the
possibility of removal.
I will do what Ms. Couch says when she says to
do it. I will not put off my jobs. I
will clean, feed lines, pick up costumes and trash with a cheerful spirit.
I
WILL NOT GRIPE!
I will learn my lines and blocking promptly.
I will
listen to what Ms. Couch says and not complain about my costume or
make-up.
I will
be happy with whatever part I get or role I play in the ensemble including
alternate or crew.
I will be responsible for the costumes and
props that I am given. I will not bother
another person’s costumes or props. I will bring my script to every rehearsal.
STUDENT
SIGNATURE________________________
PARENT
SIGNATURE_________________________
Dates For OAP
District Contest – March 26
(rehearsal) March 27 Contest
Area Contest – April 8
Regional Meet – May 1-3
State Meet –May 19
First
rehearsal will be Sunday, January 5 at 2PM..
We
will rehearse every Sunday afternoon from 2-4(5), Mondays from 6:30-8:30 (may
be later the closer it gets to contest). Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 (may be later
the closer it gets to contest).
Some
special rehearsals may be called on additional days closer to contest or a
clinic.
What you need for Auditions
·
Your
initialed contract (turned in on December 5) with conflicts marked.
- Be prepared for any scene or to read any character’s
lines.
- Even stage crew and alternates will have to be
present at auditions if they want to be part of OAP this year.
- You may write your preferences as to which role you
want – no more than 2. You will audition for both roles and may read for another,
so be familiar with the script.
- I will call groups of actors on stage to read a
section of script.
