Parents

Many parents have questions about the time commitment, rehearsal schedule and events leading up to and during the performance. Below is the typical schedule however it may differ slightly depending on the show.  

REHEARSALS

We will traditionally rehearse 4 days out of the week; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:15PM-6:00PM and Sundays from 1:00PM-5:00PM. Usually after a few weeks we will be adding Mondays from 3:15PM-6:00PM and Tuesdays will be removed from the rehearsal schedule. Conflicts involving Orchestra, Jazz Band, Vocal Impact, Athletics, personal work schedules, ETC etc. will be accommodated on a case by case basis. Please be aware that the more conflicts you have could impact how you can be utilized in the production. If you have voice lessons, driving lessons, etc. during our scheduled rehearsals - you need to please move them to a day we do not have rehearsal on.

Tech Rehearsals Week 1 are mandatory for all members of the cast, lighting, run and sound crews. Tech Sunday all cast, lighting, run and sound crews will be called from 12:00-9:00; a dinner break will occur from 4:00PM-5:00PM which will be provided for everyone at the theatre. Rehearsals will be from 3:15PM-6:00PM. Tech Week Rehearsals Week 2  all performers, the aforementioned technicians and properties crew will be called from 1:00PM-5:00PM on Sunday, 4 /5 and from  3:15PM-6:00PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and from 1:00PM-5:00PM on Sunday. Dress Rehearsals Rehearsals are mandatory for all members of the cast, the full production crew (including wardrobe) and all will be called from 4:00PM-9:00PM.

WEDNESDAY, FIRST ACT PREVIEW

8:30 All Crews, Wardrobe/Makeup, Performers Called 

9:00 Orchestra Called

9:20 GO!

10:50 Q&A with Students

PERFORMANCES

Friday @ 7:00PM after we close on Fridays we traditionally go to Don Patron for FANCY FRIDAY.

Saturday @ 7:00PM after we close on Saturday we traditionally go to Swensons for SWENSONS SATURDAY.

Sunday @ 2:00PM after we close on Sunday we have "strike" and after we completely take down the set we have our CAST PARTY.

What are these events?

Fancy Friday is a chance for everyone to get a chance to hang out and get to know each other more.

Swensons Saturday is another chance for everyone to hang out after our shows. Find a friend who is able to drive and head over to Swensons, 4466 Kent Rd, Stow, OH 44224.

Strike is when we take down the whole set. After we have created the world of our production we have to take it down. We would all love to not have to take it down and embrace the beautiful sets that this organization creates but we can't. Sometimes this takes 6 hours for are bigger sets and sometimes it is only a few hours. It truly depends on how big the set is and how efficient we are.

The Cast Party is when everyone, not just cast, get to hang out and have fun. We celebrate our great work and get ready to be in our offseason. Usually the party is at a seniors house and there is a small fee. 

It's our goal to make sure drama club is a safe place for everyone and we strive to create environment where everyone gets to experience the personal connections that occur during a life theater production.