Getting Involved in a Theatre Production

We are here to encourage student involvement. Our productions typically involve between 60 and 90 students between the cast and crew. 

We strive to pick plays and musicals that offer a great experience for our students and audiences. On average there will be 30 to 45 actors in each cast.

Leadership Positions include:
Assistant Director: assists Ms. K with all cast-related activities
Stage Manager: assists the Profés with all crew- and technical-related activities throughout the process
Assistant Stage Manager: assists the Assistant Director and Stage Manager as needed
Crew Heads: All Crew Heads will be in charge of creating a “team”/”family” feel with their respective crews.
For a more detailed breakdown of the roles and responsibilities of the four leadership roles, see the Leadership page.

Costumes and Makeup: Work with the crew head to determine costume and makeup needs for the production. Learn how to take costume measurements, simple sewing techniques, and makeup. Decide costume changes and organization. Assist with costumes and makeup during performances. 

Lights and Sound: Work with the Crew Head to determine lights and sound needs for the production. Learn how to use the various lighting and sound equipment. Decide light and sound cues for the production. Run the lights and sound during the performance.  

• NOTE: The Lights+Sound Crew is limited to 7-8 students: One (1) Soundboard/Mic operator, one (1) Sound/Music operator, one or two (1-2) Lightboard operator(s), and four (4) Spotlight operators (two (2) students on Left spotlight, two (2) students on Right spotlight)

House and Publicity: Work with the Crew Head to determine Marketing/Advertising strategies and poster/shirt/button diesigns for the production. Learn how to design effective posters and clean t-shirts. Decide final designs and promo activities. Run Front-of-House areas during the performances.

Set and Props: Work with the Crew Head to determine set design and prop needs for the production. Learn how to design and build sets and props. Decide set changes and prop table set up. Run set changes during the production. 

For the Fall Play:
1) Select one of the given Audition Monologues to rehearse and perform at the audition
2) All of the tasks under "For Both Auditions..." below

For the Spring Musical:
1) Attend one of the Dance Clinics OR use the Choreo Video to learn the Audition Choreography to perform at your audition
2) Select one of the given Audition Monologues to rehearse and perform at your audition
3) Select one of the given Audition Songs to rehearse and perform at your audition
4) All of the tasks under "For Both Auditions..." below

For Both Auditions:
1) Print out, complete, get signed, and submit your Audition Form on the day of your audition
2) Sign up for an Audition Time Slot on the Signup Genius (Signup Genius for the  Spring Musical will be posted on XX DATE)
3) Meet in the Drama Room after school by 2:45 on the day of your audition (regardless of what time your Audition Time Slot is) for a pre-Audition meeting
4) You will complete your audition for the audition panel and up to 4 other auditioning students during your Audition Time Slot, then you are free to go!

1) Audition/Acting Workshop led by the Sagewood Theatre Officers (both Fall Play and Spring Musical)

• These allow students work on your Audition Monologue with others in groups.

• The Officers go through the different aspects of a Monologue to help you prepare your Monologue for auditions.

2) Audition Coaching (Fall Play only)

• Work one-on-one with Ms. K for 10 minutes on your Fall Play Audition Monologue

• Coaching sessions are available the week before auditions. 

3) Music Workshop (Spring Musical only)

• Mr. Figgs hosts an afternoon to help students work on Audition Songs with others in groups and get an opportunity to practice performing for feedback.

4) Dance Workshop (Spring Musical only)

• Work on your Audition Choreo in small and big groups and get an opportunity to practice performing for feedback

1) Complete the Tech Crew Application Form by the deadline (sooner rather than later)

• If applying for a Leadership position, select "Leadership"

• If applying for a Tech Crew position, select "Tech Crew"

2) Reach out to a teacher for a Teacher Recommendation before the deadline

• Send them the link to the Tech Crew Application Form

• The teacher will use the "Teacher" section to complete the Recommendation for you

Both parts are required for your Application to be considered "complete"

Callbacks (for Cast) -- As we see fit, certain students may be asked via email (sent Tuesday night after auditions) to stay after school on a to be determined date for callbacks. 

• Note: Callbacks are simply people we want to see again for whatever reason - not getting called back does not mean you are not being considered! Don’t fret.

Final Cast and Crew decisions will be posted on the Sagewood Theatre Classroom and website the Friday following Auditions/Crew Application deadline. The first meeting is usually the following week and is required for all Cast and Crew.

The first meeting is usually the following week and is required for all Cast and Crew. At the first meeting, we go over the Welcome Packet and Parent/Student Agreement, read through the show, and bond as a cast and crew.

The second meeting is usually Full Cast (conflicts allowed) and Student Leaders/Crew Heads only.

• The Cast continues bonding as a Cast through games and activities, completes the Cast Name and Wisdom activity, and has a chance to ask questions about the show and show process for Cast.

• The Leaders and Crew Heads decide the Show/Crew Timelines, go over leadership expectations and responsibilities, and discuss Ms. K's design concept/vision for the show in preparation for working with their individual crews.

The third meeting is usually Full Crew (conflicts allowed) and either Cast having the day off or First Music Rehearsal.

• The Crew continues bonding as a Full Crew through warmup games, decides the day(s) of individual Crew Meetings, completes the Crew Name and Wisdom activity, sees Ms. K's design concept/vision for the show, and has a chance to ask questions about the show and show process for Crew

• If the Cast has the day off, their homework is to highlight/label their script and read through the play on their own to get a better understanding of their character.

The cost per production is a Registration and $30 Activity Fee. If you qualify for Free and Reduced, your Activity Fee can be waived. You must register in MySchoolBucks using the link sent out and posted by Ms. K - you will not be able to search for the Production Registrations on MSB (to avoid having students who did not audition/apply try to register).

Yes - these are the additional, possible Costs: 

• T-Shirt: $12-$25 each

• Junior Thespian Conference (all day on Dec. 7, $40-$70)

• Individual Costume Pieces

• Shoes

• Tights/leggings/socks

• Undergarments (tank top, undershirt, etc)

• Concessions Donations

• Friday Night Post-Show Activity (FroYo)

• Saturday Night Post-Show Activity (Cast Party)