IMPORTANT DATES-Anastasia 2024/25
Tuesday, Nov 5, (No School Day)
Vocal Workshop 1:00-2:00pm – Choir Room
It is highly recommended, but not mandatory that students auditioning attend the vocal workshop, to practice the songs with the piano accompaniment that will be provided at auditions. Students will not be privately coached, they will just be allowed to run through the music a few times with the piano in a group setting.
Dance Workshop for Chorus 2:15 – 4:15 pm – BCPA Stage
This workshop is highly recommended for all students auditioning for on-stage roles.
Students will learn the choreography to a small part of a chorus song to be performed at Singing/Dancing Auditions
Acting Workshop for all 4:30-5:30pm – BCPA Stage
Dance Workshop for Featured Ballet Dancers 5:30-6:30 Dance Room
Sunday, Nov 17
Doors open at 11:30am
Chorus and Lead Auditions - BCPA, 12-6:00 PM
Required for ALL students auditioning for on-stage rolls.
Students will arrive EARLY to check in, warm up, and stretch.
Your photograph will be taken prior to your audition with your audition number.
You must have your online application and conflict calendar filled out in advance
At the start of the audition students we will review the auditions song/dance in a large group and perform it several times rotating lines or breaking into groups. Audition Judges (including but not limited to the Music Director, Choreographer, Technical Director, and Acting Director) will be watching and scoring technique.
Students will then audition individually singing song of choice from provided options, delivering chosen line from provided options and possibly repeating the song/dance number in a smaller group.
Auditions will be held in the Brighton Center for Performing Arts, and are closed to other students (unless they are auditioning) and parents.
Students will want to bring homework and a snack/bag dinner.
Sunday, Nov 17
First round call backs - BCPA, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
We may give you additional song selections to perform or sides to read in this session. You will be given time to familiarize yourself with them before coming in.
Monday, Nov 18 and Thursday, Nov 20 only as needed
Additional Callbacks - Choir Room, 3:30 – 10:00 PM
Call back list will be posted on the internal website Sunday night
If you are not called back it DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT YOU WERE NOT CAST. It may just mean that we don’t need to see you again before final roles are decided.
Bring a snack/dinner/homework to work on during “down time.”
You will be provided with other excerpts of the script to rehearse briefly with another student and then perform in front of the group.
You may also be asked to learn part of a song and sing it with another student or in a small group to determine harmony, etc.
You may also be asked to showcase any of the work from chorus auditions, including singing or dancing.
Final Cast list will be posted no later than Saturday, Nov 22 at 10am
Tuesday, Nov 19
Auditions for featured ballet dancers, Dance Room, 3:30-5:30
Monday, Nov 25
Musician Auditions - Choir Room, by appointment 2:30 –4:00 PM
Audition music may be picked up from choir room on Nov 15
Sign Up Online (SignUp Genius) for 5 Minute Time Slots
Students will complete the online conflict calendar prior to audition and will bring Application Form to audition
Students will be informed onTuesday, Nov 26 of their musician placement.
Monday, Nov 25
Interviews (Off-Stage Crew) - Drama Room, by appointment 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Students must fill out the application form and conflict calendar on line prior to appointment
Sign Up Online (SignUp Genius) for 10 Minute Timeslots
The off-stage role list will be posted by 9:00 AM the next day.
Tuesday, Dec 3
Table read- 3:30-6:30, Location TBD
All onstage cast, acting PA, stage management and student leads required
Any offstage crew are invited
Wednesday, Dec 4
Full Cast and Crew Roundup - 3:30 – 6:30 PM, Meet in BCPA
Scripts/libretto books/scores distributed, headshots taken, bios written, measurements, housekeeping, etc
Wednesday, Dec 4
Parent Meeting- 7-8:30 PM, Media Center
Other dates to note:
NO CONFLICT PERIOD BEGINS MARCH 16 (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SPRING BREAK) PLEASE CLEAR ANY RECURRING ABSENCES BEGINNING THIS DATE.
Dec 13 Role Acceptance and Enrollment Form Due, Last day to drop out fee free
Dec 14-Saturday Dance rehearsal
Jan 20, 27, Feb 24 and March 17 No schools days we WILL rehearse during day
Jan 24 Fees due on parent connect
Feb 13- Family Dinner Night
Mandatory All Day Set Movement Rehearsal - March 01, 8:00am - 10:00pm (**NOTE: this is the Sweetheart Dance and unfortunately you will not be able to attend)
Performances
Friday, April 25 7:00pm
Saturday, April 26, 7:00pm (Gala Night)
Sunday, April 27, 1:00pm
Thursday, May 01, brush up rehearsal
Friday, May 02, 7:00pm
Saturday, May 03, 1:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, May 04, 1:00pm (Senior Recognition)
**please note call times for performance days are at least 2.5 hours prior for all on and off stage cast, with some cast being called earlier
Set Strike-MANDATORY FOR ALL
Monday, May 05, 06 & 08, 2:30-6:30. You will be scheduled for one date of the scheduled dates depending on your team.
Cast Banquet-TBD
THREE THINGS TO DO ONLINE BEFORE WE SEE YOU AT AUDITIONS/INTERVIEWS:
1. Sign up for the appropriate audition or interview online **see links under audition sign up"
2. Fill out the Online Application Form for either On-Stage or Off-Stage Cast or Musician. These forms can be found under the tab "application forms"
3. Fill out the Online Conflict Calendar. About the conflict calendar and your responsibilities
THESE PAGES WILL OPEN NOV 1