Play in the Pit

Co-Curricular Code of Conduct

AASD will be using the Infinite Campus Portal to collect signatures (parent/guardian and student) on required documents including Co-Curricular Forms. This form MUST be completed before students can participate in Drama Club and productions.

Instructions on how to complete these required forms: video, slides, and written instructions.

PLAY IN OUR PIT

Our pit orchestra provides the musical backbone of the production, bringing energy, emotion, and excitement to every performance.

Student pit members will rehearse and perform with the guidance of the Conductor alongside professional musicians.

All experience levels are welcome to audition, but we do ask students to be prepared to think of theatre as a team sport! Students should understand that each musician plays an important role, and absences can significantly affect the ensemble's ability to rehearse.

To join the Pit Orchestra, students must audition on Thursday, September 10.

Pit Expectations

Pit musicians are responsible for learning and practicing their music outside of scheduled rehearsals. Students should be prepared to:

Learn individual parts independently.
Practice independently between rehearsals.
Take notes and implement conductor/music director feedback.
Bring a pencil and all required music materials to every rehearsal.

The pit rehearsal schedule will be developed after pit auditions with consideration for the schedules of the participating musicians.

Pit orchestra participation requires a high degree of self-motivation. Because pit rehearsals are limited, students are expected to come prepared and ready to make music together rather than learn notes during rehearsal. Successful pit musicians demonstrate responsibility, time management, strong practice habits, and a commitment to supporting the entire production.

Pit members are expected to attend all scheduled pit rehearsals and sitzprobe, as well as being required to attend all tech/dress rehearsals and performances.

Pit Auditions

PRIOR TO AUDITIONS

Students interested in joining the Pit should:

Sign up for pit auditions on the theatre board (located outside the backstage doors near the John St. doors)
Pick up a Participation Packet in the office or print one from The Callboard.
Review and complete the Participation Form and Agreement with their home adult
Prepare the selected Pit Audition Songs for your instrument to the best of your ability.
- Pit Audition Songs will become available in August.

Students must bring their signed and completed Participation Form and Participation Agreement to Cast Auditions.

AUDITIONS

On September 10, students should arrive at the auditorium by 5:00PM. Students should bring their own copy of the pit audition songs for their instrument.

Pit Auditions will consist of:
- A brief meeting with the Conductor & Music Director
- Discussion of the student's musical experience and interests
- Closed individual auditions where each student will have the opportunity to perform their Pit Audition Songs.
  - Pit Audition Songs will become available in August.

Students will be released once their audition is complete.

AFTER PIT AUDITIONS

Students will receive access to a Google Doc containing the the Production Roster (cast, crew & pit list) via email and Remind on Saturday, September 12.
- All students are required to initial the Google Doc to accept your role or position.
All Students should plan to attend Orientation (First Rehearsal) on Monday, September 14 at 5:30PM

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