FAQ
Audition information
When is the audition workshop and do I need to attend?
September 13, 2023, location to be determined.
There will be an audition workshop to help you prepare for your audition on September 13 after school, location to be announced. The audition workshop is not required, but we encourage all to attend.
When are auditions?
Auditions are the week of September 18th. The Sign-Up Genius is posted on the home page of this website. Actors and singers should sign up for a slot on Monday or Tuesday, dancers should sign up for a slot on Wednesday, and musicians should sign up for a slot on Thursday.
All those who audition WILL BE CAST!
We will have limited call backs on Thursday of audition week to assist in final decisions. You are cast in the show regardless of whether or not you have received a call-back.
Please see the Auditions Page for more information.
Where do I sign up for auditions?
Sign Up Genius
How do I prepare for auditions?
Check out the audition page.
More information on specific pages linked here about Acting, Singing, Dance, and Band
Where can I find the audition packet?
Check out the audition page.
Why do I have to audition if this is a “no cut” show?
Auditions will help the directors to get a sense of which roles, songs or dances best fit you and assist them in casting. Additionally, because everyone is cast, you can gain audition practice in a low stakes setting that will hopefully help you in future auditions. Callbacks are merely for the purpose of seeing how various performers interact. You are still in even if you don't get a callback.
Where can I find a monologue for my audition?
There are some links at the bottom of the acting page.
Rehearsals
How much rehearsal time should I expect per week?
Click here to go to the schedules page.
What do I do if I will be late to rehearsal or miss rehearsal?
Email the stage managers at froshcab2023@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Where do I find my rehearsal schedule?
On the schedules page, the Instagram, and your email!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question that you don't see here?
Email the Directors and Stage Managers at froshcab2023@gmail.com
Email the advisors Ms. Goldthwaite and Ms. Meszko-Cameron.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
General
What does "all-inclusive show" and "no cut show" mean in the context of Frosh Cab?
The all inclusive motto means that everyone who auditions gets in.
Who is in the show/involved with the show?
The cast list will be posted a few days after auditions (Anticipated: September 26th).
(Check the header on Cast Announcements to see the members of your Frosh Cabinet)
What is the theme of this year’s Frosh Cab?
Frosh Cab 2023: Be Me
When is the show?
The 13th - 15th of December.
How do I buy tickets?
Ticket sales will be run via the the Theatre Ink website. Tickets go on sale a few weeks before the show. Ticket proceeds go towards the operational costs of the theatre program at Newton North High School.
The show will be performed live in the auditorium with an audience and livestreamed on YouTube. You must buy a ticket to get the livestream link. The links remain active for a time after the show as well.
If you need financial aide for tickets, please contact Adam Brown, TheatreInk Director.
If I can’t attend one of the shows, can I come to a dress rehearsal?
Most likely. Please contact Adam Brown, Lisa Goldthwaite, or Melynda Meszko-Cameron to make arrangements.
Info for parents/guardians
I am a parent/guardian - how can I help with the show?
Please find more information here at the Theatre Ink website.
What can I expect in terms of time commitment for my child if they are in frosh cab?
What is my child’s rehearsal schedule?
How do I contact the faculty advisors?
Please email both of us if you have a question so that you get a more timely response!
Lisa Goldthwaite: goldthwaitel@newton.k12.ma.us
Melynda Meszko-Cameron: meszkocameronm@newton.k12.ma.us
We encourage most communication about the show to flow between the cast/crew and the directors and stage managers, however, parents may feel free to contact the faculty advisor directly with concerns.
My child will be late to or miss rehearsal, what should I do?
Your child should report their tardiness or absence to the stage managers, however, if there is an emergency and they are unable to do so, you may contact the stage managers froshcab2023@gmail.com .
What happens if my child misses repeated rehearsals?
Infrequent absences for legitimate reasons are allowable early in the process. As we progress, attendance becomes more and more critical. Initial absences will be addressed by the directors or stage managers directly with the student. Subsequent or repeated absences will include conversation about continued participation that includes both the faculty advisor(s) and parent(s)/guardian(s). During tech and production weeks, all absences must be cleared by a faculty advisor.
If your child is experiencing challenges with being in a show during their first semester, please contact a faculty advisory as we may be able to make accommodations to allow them to continue in the show rather than dropping it altogether.
Lisa Goldthwaite: goldthwaitel@newton.k12.ma.us
Melynda Meszko-Cameron: meszkocameronm@newton.k12.ma.us
My child has some special needs. How can they be supported during this show?
Freshman Cabaret prides itself on being an "all inclusive" show. Freshman Cabaret's faculty advisors, Lisa Goldthwaite and Melynda Meszko-Cameron, are special educators with Newton Public Schools. They have experience developing supports for students with a wide variety of needs in inclusive settings, including theatre, and can work with you and your child's team at school to figure out what supports will best include them in the process. We encourage peer supports wherever possible, but, if necessary, additional adult staffing will be added. Common accommodations include: assigning a peer partner, simplified choreography, adjusted schedules (e.g. not performing all nights, arranging rehearsals at specific times), excusal from all cast/large group numbers, access to quiet spaces for breaks.
Info for other faculty and staff
I am a teacher, what can I expect that my student’s time commitment to rehearsals will be?
see the schedules page
A student told me they could not meet with me because of their Frosh Cab rehearsal/meeting, what should I do?
Required Frosh Cab meetings and rehearsals are never scheduled during times designated for meeting with teachers (e.g. WIN block, Tiger Block), so students should be able to meet with you during these times. Optional meetings may be scheduled during these times, but they are optional.
If students are not coming during WIN blocks or other times you have requested that they meet with you and giving Frosh Cab as an excuse, please email the faculty advisors Lisa Goldthwaite and Melynda Meszko-Cameron, Adam Brown, and the student's Dean.
If you need to meet with a student during another time, please email Lisa Goldthwaite and Melynda Meszko-Cameron, the faculty advisors, who will work with the SMs to make sure the student is available.
If you need to meet with them unexpectedly on short notice, please write the student an email pass to return to rehearsal/meeting to show that they were with you. Copy the email pass to the faculty advisors, Lisa Goldthwaite and Melynda Meszko-Cameron, and stage managers (froshcab2023@gmail.com ).
I have an academic or other concern about a student in Frosh Cab, what should I do?
Email the faculty advisors, Lisa Goldthwaite and Melynda Meszko-Cameron, if it is a small concern that can hopefully be resolved in the short term. If it is a larger concern, contact the student’s dean, school counselor, AND the faculty advisors, Lisa Goldthwaite and Melynda Meszko-Cameron, who will all work together with you to help support the student. Please don't wait! The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can help support the student.
Students
Where can I get extra copies of my script, sheet music and/or view my practice videos?
Contact the stage managers in person or by email to request new copies and/or links to the practice videos.
Who should I contact if I am interested in being in the band?
Check out the auditions page, then scroll to the bottom for more information.
Who should I contact if I am interested in helping with technical aspects of the show (lights, sounds, stage crew, props, stage managing, student producing, props, costumes, hair, etc.)?
Sets, lights, sound & props: Michael Barrington-Haber, Jay Zawacki
Hair & Makeup: Nat Chaidez
Student producing, house management: teamstuprod@gmail.com
What should I do if I have a concern or question about the show?
Contact any of the following people:
Directors and Stage Managers: froshcab2023@gmail.com
Faculty Advisors: Lisa Goldthwaite and Melynda Meszko-Cameron
What is the “bundle package”?
A fee that covers show apparel, the cast party, and other show-related costs. Financial assistance is available if needed. You and your parent/guardian(s) will be emailed this information in the weeks leading up to the show - please respond promptly to make sure you can participate!
Contact teamstuprod@gmail.com with questions.