CAST REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will begin the week of September 14th for ALL CAST members. Rehearsals will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:45-5:30pm based on roles. You will not be called every day, and we will schedule you based on your conflicts and availability.
Tentative Rehearsal Breakdowns - these are the days your child COULD be called. They will not be called all 3 days at the start of the rehearsal process, most likely just one.
Group A: Monday/Wednesday (Friday)
Group B: Monday/Tuesday (Friday)
Group C: Tuesday/Wednesday (Friday)
Scene work/smaller groups or full cast Rehearsals on Fridays (See Calendar after casting for specific details)
PROP/SETS/BUILD CREW SESSIONS:
For those interested in building sets/props and working crew you will meet on Mondays and/or Thursdays from 3:45 – 5:30pm. There may be additional building sessions on Saturdays as we get closer to showtime. If you are interested in Props/Sets/Crew, please sign up online on the Crew Sets/Props Page.
RUNNING CREW/BACKSTAGE WORKERS:
Backstage workers are required to participate in Crew/Set work. Backstage assignments for shows will be given to those who have shown greatest participation in Crew/Set work and have the skills needed to do the Running Crew/Backstage jobs.
PRODUCTION DAYS (Cast and Crew):
MANDATORY Tech & Dress Rehearsals:
Monday, November 2nd, 3:45pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, November 3rd, 9:00am - 3:00pm (Election Day)
Wednesday, November 4th, 3:45pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, November 5th, 3:45pm - 7:30pm
MANDATORY Performances: Friday, November 6th @ 7:00pm Show/5:00pm Call for Cast and Crew
Saturday, November 7th @ 1:00pm & 4:00pm/ 11:00am Call and Crew
All cast members and Run Crew members must be available from November 2nd -7th for ALL tech & dress rehearsals and performances. If you are not available for ALL of these dates (and times), please do not audition.
PARTICIPATION/PRODUCTION FEE:
A non-refundable $50 CAST PARTICIPATION/PRODUCTION FEE ($30 CREW FEE) must be paid online. Please contact Laura Newell, Director of VPA, (Laura.Newell@ncps-k12.org) with any financial assistance questions.
Production Fees are used towards all elements of the production; included in this fee is:
- 1 Alice in Wonderland JR Cast/Crew T–shirt
- 1 Short message per Cast/Crew member in the Playbill
- The Company Party
PARENT INVOLVEMENT & REQUIREMENTS:
All parents are required to chaperone at least 1 rehearsal – we will have a sign up genius once casting is complete.
There are other opportunities for parents to get involved! Please check out the Parent Volunteers section of the website to see if you are interested in any of the areas we need help with. You can also email us SaxeTheaterNC@gmail.com with any questions.
CONFLICTS:
We understand that New Canaan students are busy. Our directors work very hard to place students in appropriate groups so that rehearsals are not missed. ALL possible conflicts listed on the initial signup will be honored up to the Mandatory Production Week. ALL CAST & CREW TECH REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY. Please do not leave anything off of your conflicts; your child's spot in the production will not be jeopardized based on availability. If you have questions about the schedule please contact Lauren at SaxeAliceinWonderland@gmail.com.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, September 14th, from 3:45-5:30pm. Please review the rehearsal calendar for general rehearsal dates/times. A final rehearsal schedule will be on the Calendar page of the website after casting is complete.
Week of October 19th rehearsals run 3:45-6:00pm
Week of October 26th rehearsals run 3:45-6:30pm
Please check your e-mail and the website nightly to receive important information about your child’s rehearsal schedule, costumes, volunteer reminders, etc.
E-mail will be the main source of parent-director and parent-parent communication.
AUDITION PROCESS:
AUDITIONS are Mandatory for students interested in performing in the show. Crew members do not need to audition.
Every student MUST be signed up for an audition time slot. No drop-ins allowed! Audition time slots are available on Tuesday, September 8th from 4:00pm - 7:30pm, Wednesday, September 9th from 4:00pm - 7:30pm, and Thursday, September 10th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Auditorium. Students should plan to arrive 10 minutes before their appointment and plan on leaving 15 minutes afterwards. (Example: Those auditioning at 4:00pm should arrive at 3:50pm to sign in and they will be finished by 4:45pm). Auditions are for casting purposes only--all students will be assigned a role in the musical!
AUDITION TRAINING/PREP SESSIONS:
Students MUST attend one of the two audition prep sessions where they will learn a short dance routine and song for their audition. Students may attend both sessions if they would like. The audition prep sessions are Wednesday, September 2nd and/or Thursday, September 3rd from 3:45pm - 5:30pm in the Auditorium and Music Room.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS BEFORE AUDITIONS:
1 Sign Up for an AUDITION TIME SLOT.
2 Complete the ONLINE REGISTRATION. (This may not work on a phone, please use a desktop or laptop)
3 Make sure you upload a RECENT PICTURE (Headshot - Shoulders up) to your Online Registration Form (FILENAME: Last name, First name)
4 Pay the $50 PARTICIPATION FEE online (Go To MySchoolBucks and search Alice or Drama)
5 Print & Sign AUDITION PERMISSION SLIP
WHAT TO BRING TO AUDITION:
After you have Signed Up Online you only need to bring your signed Audition Permission Slip, your music and shoes/clothes you can move in.
****Students will NOT be allowed to audition without an Audition Permission Slip signed by Student and their parent or guardian.
AUDITION MATERIALS
Coming after the first Audition Prep Session
HOW WILL I KNOW MY ROLE IN ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR?
The cast list will be posted on our website on Sunday, September 13th.
Are there other opportunities to participate in the musical if not interested in being in the cast?
We would LOVE to have students join the Crew/Sets & Props! Please sign up online on the Crew Breakdown page!
FULL COMPANY (Cast & Crew) PARENT/STUDENT MEETING
Monday, September 14th from 5:30-6:30 PM in the Saxe Auditorium.
If you have any questions, please contact Lauren directly at SaxeAliceinWonderland@gmail.com