Peter Pan

Peter Pan
the Broadway musical
AUDITION PACKET- Read Carefully!
You are invited to join students from Xclaim! & KAP for the Xclaim! mainstage production of PETER PAN, the Broadway
musical, August 28-31, 2014 at Van Meter Hall at WKU. This full length (2 hour) musical is the full complete version made
famous starring Mary Martin and Cathy Rigby! We expect for this to be an exciting process full of rare opportunities & loads of
summer fun – we have arranged to rent the touring set and complete flying rig to fly the actors! Young people ages 5 and
older may audition! This packet covers general information about auditions & call-backs, casting, rehearsal/performance
process, character descriptions & requirements, audition song lyrics & sides, and Audition Form. Please let us know if you need
more information – contact info on page 2.
OPEN AUDITIONS: July 1 & 2 and 7 & 8, 2014—ALL AUDITIONERS MUST SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION SLOT
(10 performers per slot). Reserve audition slots online: www.xclaiminc.com or email: [email protected] or in person at
the Xclaim! Center for Youth Performing Arts – 502 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101. All auditions will be held at the
Xclaim! Center. Paperwork must be prepared before your slot! Choose ONE audition slot on any of the 4 audition days:
10:00am—10:45am
10:45am—11:30am
11:30am—12:15pm
12:30pm—1:15pm
1:15pm-2:00pm
If you have a conflict with auditions AND audition workshop, we may be able to make other arrangements at our availability!
CALL-BACKS: July 9, 2014 11:00am-1:00pm (via invitation only)
Not receiving a call-back does NOT mean you are not cast! The director will only call back actors for lead roles not
determined during auditions. If you receive a call-back for a leading role and are unavailable to attend the call-back
audition, you may not be considered for the role.
CASTING: Final casting decisions will not be made until call-backs are complete.
Students from Xclaim! and KAP are guaranteed chorus roles, but casting for leading roles will be based on summer
availability and ability to best perform audition material. If you will miss a significant amount of time during the July
rehearsals, you will probably not be cast as a leading role. With many chorus roles, we expect a large cast. Chorus members
are allowed to audition for multiple roles. Gender will not be a factor in casting for most roles. All casting decisions are at
the sole discretion of the director, including but not limited to double-casting or double-role casting.
The cast list will be posted at the Xclaim! Center on Thursday, July 10 at 5:00pm and on the website: www.xclaiminc.com.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: Saturday, July 12, 2014 10:00am One parent per cast member must attend
orientation. Bring your schedules, checkbook, & student insurance information and be prepared to complete paperwork.
REHEARSAL PERIOD: July 14—August 27
Rehearsals will be a mix of mornings & evenings and be divided by scenes & groups – rarely will full cast rehearse together.
Chorus members with multiple roles will rehearse with each of their groups. Although the production team members may
rehearse 6 days in a week, cast members will not rehearse more than 5 days per week. Leading roles will require more
rehearsal in the beginning, but ALL CAST MEMBERS will be required to attend ALL PREP, TECH, & DRESS Rehearsals during
the last 2 weeks of production.
REHEARSAL CONFLICTS: Rehearsal conflicts affect casting. If cast, the director accepted conflicts on your audition form,
but later conflicts may result in changing your role, pulling you from dance numbers, or re-casting. Rehearsal schedule and
conflicts list will be included in cast member packets. NO conflicts allowed the last 2 weeks of production: August 16—31.
NO actors may miss the last week of production at Van Meter Hall (August 23-31 9 consecutive days) – beginning Aug. 23:
long Saturday & Sunday, late Monday & Tuesday, Wednesday final dress, and 8 performances Thursday—Sunday!
PERFORMANCES: August 28-31, 2014. Evening performances will be Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm and
matinee performance will be Sunday at 3:00pm. School Day Performances will be Thursday & Friday at 9:00am & 12:00pm.
Cast members will miss school both days. Some flying actors may have to miss another day of school for flying lessons!
EXPECTATIONS, FEES & EXPENSES: All cast members must contribute the following to our production:
o $75.00 Activity Fee—Financial Aid available only with completed application returned by June 17.
2014 Xclaim! Performance Academy students receive $15.00 discount.
o $25 minimum program ad sale requirement
o Personal undergarments/dressing, footwear and make-up for production as determined by costume designer
o A minimum of 5 volunteers hours for production needs
Fundraising: All cast will be required to sell a $100.00 raffle ticket during the 1st two weeks of rehearsal and participate
in fund-raising drives to support our production! Other details will be announced at the parent meeting.
o Parents: With such a large cast, parent support is required. At least one parent/guardian of each cast member must
serve on the production team, as rehearsal or backstage chaperone, marketing & promotion, finding financial support,
or construction of props & costumes. Parent sign-up sheets available at the parent meeting.
o Deadlines: Activity fees due at first rehearsal. Ad sales due by August 16.
AUDITION WORKSHOP: Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Xclaim! Center for Youth Performing Arts (502 College Street).
9am-11:30am or 12pm-2:30pm $35 each (2014 Xclaim! Performance Academy Students receive a $15 discount)
Workshop content includes audition dress & etiquette, detailed movement & dance instruction at a slower pace, and
opportunities to learn, rehearse & perform audition sides & songs – all with the show director. Workshop participants will
be given audition sheet music. This workshop is the best way to prepare for the audition and the only way to get sheet
music. Participants must wear clothing appropriate for dance movement and/or sitting on the floor (proper dance class
attire not required). Bring a pencil and a quick snack for a short break. Space is limited – reserve your slot online:
www.xclaiminc.com or email [email protected] today. Audition Form also serves as Registration Form for the Workshop.
AUDITION FORMAT: (songs & sides included at end of packet) AUDITION TIP: Warm-up voice & body before audition.
Please study the Character Descriptions and audition for a part within your acting/dance/vocal ability!
All auditions will follow a closed format (Parents may not observe) including:
*Brief self-introduction (name, age, school, and desired role) and interview
*Individual vocal range test and selected vocal solo
*Individual performance of audition sides
*Group movement and dance
BACKSTAGE & TECHNICAL POSITIONS: We are accepting submissions for backstage & technical positions. Parents of
cast members must assist in one area and students are eligible for some positions as indicated. Please mark on audition
forms what positions you will accept if not cast onstage. Ensemble members may be assigned backstage and/or technical
roles. All positions are open to adults/parents, and those open to youth are marked with →.
MANAGEMENT
*Stage Manager runs rehearsals and performances. The position requires theatre experience.
→2 Assistant Stage Manager positions (GREAT way for you to be VITAL to EVERY part of the show but not perform)
require organization, communication and responsibility.
*Company Manager & Assistant oversee parent group leaders to address all youth actor needs & concerns.
Responsibilities may be divided but include: rehearsal and production check in/out procedures, chaperone coordination
as needed, cast announcement distribution, participation receipts, and other actor amenities.
*Parent Group Leaders will ensure parent chaperones for rehearsals and production for one of the 5 groups of cast
members. Group Leaders will also serve as point person for each group’s needs.
*Parent Chaperones must be ACTIVE, ensuring all cast members stay focused, engaged and compliant during rehearsals
and productions. Chaperones will be responsible for attending to all youth needs during each volunteer shift.
PRE-PRODUCTION CONSTRUCTION: COSTUMES & PROPERTIES
→Stitchers & Crafters help sew or make costumes & props – sewing ability a plus – machine access a bonus!
→Properties Master should be someone with skill & craft ability and transportation – experience preferred.
Responsible for finding/creating and maintaining all hand props used for production. Older students may apply.
→2 Assistant Props are available to mature students with organization, visual arts ability, and responsibility.
PRODUCTION TECHNICAL POSITIONS: STAGE HANDS, COSTUMES, SOUND & LIGHTING
→Stage Hands needed backstage to change scenery and control actors flying during the production. Rehearsal
required for Tech/Dress rehearsals and performances. Parents preferred.
→Wardrobe Lead is responsible for maintaining the inventory of costumes for performance. Lead may enlist assistants
as needed and designate costume duties to backstage production chaperones. Parent preferred.
→Dressers will assist cast members offstage with quick costume changes and assist the Wardrobe Lead to maintain
production costume inventory.
→Sound Board Operator runs SFX & musical trax during performances and assists WKU Sound Engineer under his
supervision. Rehearsal encouraged throughout the process but required during the last two weeks of production.
→Light Board Operator needed to run lighting during performances and assist production Lighting Designer & WKU
Technical Director under their supervision. Rehearsal required last week of production. Requires rhythm.
CONTACT INFO: For more information, visit the website www.xclaiminc.com or email: [email protected].
Director: Christopher H. Cherry – (502) 708-5739
Company Manager: Jim Flowers – (270) 996-9238
ATTACHMENTS: Character Descriptions, Audition Song Lyrics, Audition Sides and the 4-page Audition Form (which
includes Audition Workshop Registration, resume & ranking page, conflict calendar and performer contract).
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Peter Pan
the Broadway musical
Character Descriptions
The following brief descriptions of each character include casting ideas and requirements for singing (if solo).
LEADING AND SUPPORTING ROLES
PETER PAN
This role has been cast via private audition! Childhood and boyishness personified, Peter is athletic and not shy
about taking to flight when the moment suits him. His reflexes are catlike and his presence exhilarating. A
creature of constant motion. Will fly. Tween female (as per tradition). Range: E 2—C4
b
WENDY DARLING
The eldest Darling child. Wendy is compassionate, incredibly loving, and very protective of her younger
brothers. She is the child every parent wishes they had. Will fly. Tween to teen female. Range: A3—D5
JOHN NAPOLEON DARLING
The middle Darling child. A sly smile is always at home on John’s face. He has a mischievous
twinkle in his eye and is always ready for an adventure. Will fly. 10-13 male. Range: A2—D4
MICHAEL DARLING
The youngest Darling child. Never far from his favorite Teddy, Michael is sweet and innocent. He is ever
so lovable and very huggable. Will fly. 7-10 male. Range: A2—D4
TIGER LILY
A striking Native American princess, Tiger Lily is a tough girl and an excellent dancer. She should command the
stage when taking it and move about it as would mist. 14-18 female. Range: A 3—C5
CAPTAIN HOOK
The one-handed captain of the Jolly-Roger. Relentless and restless in his pursuit of Pan, Hook is shortfused and ridiculous. He is a larger than life villain. *Possibly doubled with Mr. Darling (as per tradition).
Older male (mid-late teens or adult – females with low, husky sound will be considered). Range: C 3—F 4
MR. DARLING A bit of a grouch, Mr. Darling is a professional who happens to be a father. Though sparkles of his love peak
through from time to time, he often has places to go and people to see. He may be of imposing size. *Possibly
doubled with Captain Hook (as per tradition). Older male (mid-late teens or adult). Range: C3—E4
MRS. DARLING The Darling matriarch. Mrs. Darling glides about gently but swiftly from task to task with motherly precision.
She has a pleasant strength to her demeanor. Older female (mid-late teens or adult). Range: D4—C5
SMEE
Captain Hook’s knockabout lackey. An archetypical evil side-kick, Smee might be a bit rotund or especially short
and is definitely dwarfed by Hook. Should be portrayed by an actor with physical comedy chops.
Tween-teen male (although could be played by female actor). Range: D3—F 4
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B B
B
ENSEMBLE ROLES
NANA
A Newfoundland dog, she serves as a nanny for the Darling children. *Possible doubled with the Crocodile (as
per tradition). Non-solo role.
CROCODILE
The dastardly creature that ate Captain Hook’s hand. Follows him everywhere, hunting him down. *Possibly
doubled with Nana (as per tradition). Non-solo role.
GROWN WENDY
Many years later, married and a mother, Wendy has grown up. *Possibly doubled with Wendy. Nonsolo speaking role if not doubled.
JANE
Grown Wendy’s young daughter, Jane has been fascinated by tales of Peter Pan. She longs to travel to Never
Land. Non-solo speaking role. *Possibly doubled with an Indian girl. Will fly.
TINKERBELL
Peter’s constant companion, “Tink” is a mischievous and impetuous fairy who is jealous of the attention Peter
gives to Wendy. This character will be a laser controlled by an auditioned crew member!
LIZA
The Darling family maid hardly knows how to handle the constant commotion at the Darling home. Non-solo
speaking role. *Possibly doubled with an Indian girl or Pirate.
THE LOST BOYS (Slightly, Tootles, Curly, Nibs, 1st Twin, 2nd Twin, and others)
All children without parents, lost in Never Land.
This wild band of boys reveres Peter and follows his orders. A variety of cameo and supporting roles, they sing
and dance. Boys and girls ages 5-13 eligible.
THE INDIANS Tiger Lily’s tribe of Indians at odds with The Lost Boys and the Pirates. All are excellent dancers! Male & Female
actors ages 10+ eligible. Males may be bare-chested; females may show shoulders & midriffs; all will show legs.
PIRATES
(Starkey, Cecco, Noodler, Mullins, Jukes, and others)
This bumbling band of pirates fear Captain Hook and
are constantly ready to battle The Lost Boys and The Indians. A variety of cameo & supporting roles, they sing
and dance. Male & Female actors ages 13+ eligible.
ANIMALS
(The Lion, The Kangeroo, The Ostrich and others)
These inhabitants of Never Land continuously try to
avoid getting caught by each other, The Lost Boys, The Indians, or The Pirates! Non-solo, non-speaking roles.
Peter Pan Audition Lyrics
VOCAL AUDITION SELECTIONS – Please PREPARE for this audition!
EVERYONE auditioning sings “I Won’t Grow Up” – measures 57-73
I won’t grow up; I don’t wanna go to school
Just to learn to be a parrot and recite a silly rule!
If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree
I’ll never grow up, never grow up, never grow u-up. Not Me!
If you wish to be considered for one of the following roles,
you will also have to sing an additional song as indicated below:
Persons auditioning for WENDY, MICHAEL, or JOHN sing “Tender Shepherd” – measures 13-34
Be prepared to sing this number as a round if requested
Persons auditioning for PIRATES sing “Pirate March” – measures 24-36
Persons auditioning for CAPTAIN HOOK sing “Hook’s Tango” – the whole song
Be prepared to speak the first part of this number in rhythm and sing parts of the song
TENDER SHEPHERD
Tender shepherd, tender shepherd.
Let me help you count your sheep;
One in the meadow, Two in the garden,
Three in the nursery fast asleep.
PIRATE MARCH
Yo ho! Yo ho!
We’re bloody buccaneers,
And each a murderous crook!
We massacre Indians, kill little boys
And cater to Captain Hook!
Yo ho! Yo ho!
The terrible Captain Hook!
HOOK’S TANGO
To cook a cake quite large and fill each layer in between
With icing mixed with poison till it turns a tempting green.
We’ll place it near the house just where the boys are sure to come.
And being greedy they won’t care to question such a plum.
The boys who have no mother sweet.
No one to show them their mistake.
Won’t know it’s dangerous to eat.
So damp and rich a cake!
And so before the winking of an eye.
Those boys will eat that poison cake
And one by one (Ha-ha-ha-ha!)
They’ll die! Ole!
*Remember to dress for dance! All auditioners will complete a dance audition after singing.
Peter Pan
the Broadway musical
Audition Sides
Choose THREE sides to perform at the audition. Memorization not required, but it helps!
Children under age 7 should be coached on the “Lost Boy” side only.
Anyone auditioning for Chorus-only roles should prepare only 2 sides: “Lost Boy” and “Pirate”
WENDY
Boy, why are you crying? . . . You’re not crying? . . . Oh, yes you are. My name is Wendy Moira
Angela Darling. What’s yours? . . . Peter Pan, is that all? Oh, it is. In that case, I’m so sorry. Where
do you live? . . . The second star to the right and straight ‘til what? . . . What a funny address. I, ah,
mean is that what they put on your letters? . . . Well, if you don’t get letters, your mother must get
them. . . You don’t have a mother? Oh, Peter.
MICHAEL
I won’t go to bed. I won’t, I won’t, I won’t, Nana. It isn’t six o’clock yet. Two more minutes, please?
. . . One minute more? . . . Oh dear, oh dear. I shan’t love you any more, Nana. I tell you I won’t be
bathed, I won’t, I won’t! I want to play house with Wendy and John. See, they’re pretending to be
like mother and father. They need someone to play the child. Now John, have me . . . If you are not
going to have me, then am I not to be born at all? . . . Please, John, nobody wants me!
JOHN
Peter, you can really fly? Could you teach us to fly? Could you teach us to jump on the wind’s back
and away we’ll go!?! Instead of sleeping in our silly beds we might be flying about saying funny
things to the stars! How do we do it? . . . Think lovely thoughts? Think lovely thoughts! Fishing . . .
picnics . . . sailing . . . PRESENTS!!! And away we goooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
MR. DARLING
This is it, this is the last straw! I have had enough! IT WILL NOT TIE! Not round my neck! Round the
bedpost, oh yes! Twenty times have I made it up round the bedpost, but round my neck, no! Oh
dear no, begs to be excused! I warn you of this, Mary, that unless this tie is round my neck we don’t
go out to dinner tonight, and if I don’t go out to dinner tonight, I never go to the office again, and if I
don’t go to the office again you and I starve, and our children will be flung into the streets.
CAPTAIN HOOK
How still the night is; nothing sounds alive. Now is the hour when children in their homes are a-bed;
their lips bright-browned with the good-night chocolate and their tongues drowsily searching for
belated crumbs housed insecurely on their shining cheeks. Compare with them the children on this
boat about to walk the plank. Split my infinitives, but ‘tis the hour of my triumph! Peter killed at last
and all the boys are about to walk the plank. At last, I’ve reached me peak! All mortals envy me – no
little children love me. I’m told they play at Peter Pan, and that the strongest always chooses to be
Peter. They force the baby to be Hook. THE BABY!
MRS. DARLING
Wendy! John! Michael! Oh, Nana, I dreamt my dear ones had come back. I see you have put the
night things out again, Nana. It touches my heart to watch you do that night after night. But they
will never come back.
SMEE:
I have often heard you say that one hook was worth a score of hands for combing the hair and other
homely uses. And I have often noticed your strange dread of crocodiles. The fact that one crocodile
follows you from sea to sea and from land to land licking its lips for the rest of you . . . in a way, it’s a
sort of compliment. But some day, the clock will run out and then he’ll get you.
TIGER LILY
The pirates . . . they took me! Peter Pan rescue me. He imitate Hook’s voice . . . clever boy . . . set
Tiger Lily free. But I stay behind and listen—the pirates—they plot evil plan to kidnap Lost Boys and
take new mother hostage—we must protect Lost Boys. They will all be killed!
LOST BOY
I saw the loveliest, great, white bird. It is flying this way. It looks weary and as it flies it moans, “Poor
Wendy.” I think there are birds called Wendies. See, here is comes! Look how white it is. Hey,
there’s Tinkerbell. Tink is trying to hurt the Wendy . . . She says Peter wants us to shoot the Wendy.
Let us do what Peter wishes. Out of my way, Tink. I’ll shoot it. (pulls out bow & arrow and fires) I’ve
shot the Wendy! Peter will be so pleased!
PIRATE
Luff, you lubber. Here’s the rock. Now then what we have to do is hoist the native on to it and leave
her here to drown. This is your reward for prowling round the ship with a knife in your mouth! On
to the rock with her! Do what the captain orders!
Please do not just read the audition sides! Spend some time preparing for your acting audition.
DANCE AUDITION
Students will demonstrate dance concepts/abilities through various tests of movement as follows:
Understanding of basic concepts of ballet and jazz dance movement
Classic American Musical Theatre dance movements
Control of core and balance
Ability to complete various rhythmic patterns
Ability to perform a variety of leaps
Ability to perform a variety of turns
Indian characters are the primary dancers, as a group. However, both Pirates and Lost Boys have significant song &
dance numbers. The lead Animal characters will require outstanding physical control and balance. Tiger Lily is a
featured dancer role. Wendy, John & Michael all fly and therefore require strong core and balance, as well as ballet
and/or jazz dance experience.
Please dress appropriately for movement – with appropriate shoes: no flip-flops or bare feet!
Peter
Pan
AUDITION FORM
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Audition #
Complete ALL boxes on this Student Information Sheet (We need 3 other pages for auditions)
GRADE
NAME
AGE
(in fall)
STUDENT'S PERSONAL PHONE (if any)
SCHOOL
(in fall)
AUDITION INFORMATION
Desired Role(s):
Circle the correct answer for you - include your sizes for costuming!
Will you accept a role if your sibling is not cast? YES NO OR No sibling auditioning
Pants/Skirt Size
Will you accept any role if not cast as your desired role? YES NO
Will you change your hair if cast in a leading role? YES NO
Will you accept a backstage or technical position? YES NO
Shirt/Blouse Size
Do you have or will you get braces/etc. before the show? YES NO
Circle your t-shirt size
YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL AXXL AXXXL
if cast in the show?
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
PARENT/GUARDIAN 1
PARENT/GUARDIAN 2
CELL
CELL
HOME
HOME
WORK
WORK
EMAIL
EMAIL
PARENTAL CONSENT
Parent/Guardian signature:
(acknowledges Expectations & Fees,
confirms conflicts listed, and gives permission for child to participate in auditions.)
AUDITION WORKSHOP REGISTRATION (Complete this section if attending the Audition Workshop)
At the Xclaim! Center for Youth Performing Arts at 502 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Bring the 4-page Audition Form (includes this sheet, resume sheet, conflict sheet and contract)
Also bring a pencil and a quick snack for our break!
Pick one workshop
Monday, June 30 from 9:00am-11:30am
session:
Monday, June 30 from 12:00pm-2:30pm
Registrtation Fee: $35 each (2014 Xclaim! Performance Academy Students get a $15 discount)
Academy
Discount?
Total Due:
Cash
Check (payable to Xclaim, Inc. )
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AUDITION FORM p.2
STUDENT PERFORMANCE TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
List training before experience. Resumes welcome, but this form is required. LEAVE NUMBER SECTIONS BLANK.
List Acting Training / Experience
Volume: 1 2 3 4 5
Physicality: 1 2 3 4 5
Presence: 1 2 3 4 5
Diction: 1 2 3 4 5
Energy: 1 2 3 4 5
Character: 1 2 3 4 5
Jazz: 1 2 3 4 5
Core & Balance: 1 2 3 4 5
Leaps: 1 2 3 4 5
Ballet: 1 2 3 4 5
Rhythm: 1 2 3 4 5
Turns: 1 2 3 4 5
Pitch: 1 2 3 4 5
Rhythm: 1 2 3 4 5
Diction: 1 2 3 4 5
Tone: 1 2 3 4 5
Volume: 1 2 3 4 5
Expression: 1 2 3 4 5
List Dance Training / Experience
List Vocal Training / Experience
List Special Skills (or other abilities to consider for casting you in this production)
Professionalism: 1 2 3 4 5
Focus: 1 2 3 4 5
Dress: 1 2 3 4 5
Behavior: 1 2 3 4 5
Preparation: 1 2 3 4 5
Direction: 1 2 3 4 5
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AUDITION FORM p.3
REHEARSAL CONFLICT SHEET - Rehearsal period: July 14-August 22.
We know you may have pre-arranged conflicts during the 6-week rehearsal process. Please describe ALL
conflicts you have in the spaces provided below. The director will create the schedule based on this form.
If you are cast, the director has accepted conflicts listed on this form PRIOR TO CASTING. Conflict given after
casting, may not be accepted and could result in role re-assignment.
NO CONFLICTS FOR PREP, TECH (Technical Rehearsals), DRESS & Performances: August 16-31.
The production team will rehearse 6 days per week - performers could be called as many as 5 days per week.
Describe each conflict and mark when you can be at rehearsal next.
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You should have completed 3 pages so far! Please complete the final Performance Contract page
and that will complete your Audition Registration! Congratulations and "Break a Leg!"
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AUDITION FORM p.4
PERFORMER CONTRACT
ATTENDANCE
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I understand that the rehearsal schedule will be based around my audition conflict sheet as much
as possible. I agree to attend all rehearsals for which I am scheduled. I understand that I am
committing to the show and my fellow cast members. I also understand that unexcused abssences
may result in having my role reduced or replaced, and that I could be removed from the show.
I understand that I was asked list ALL conflicts on Audition Form page 3 BEFORE my audition.
Missing rehearsal at a time not listed will be considered an unexcused absence. Conflicts
presented after casting may not be accepted and therefore considered unexcused absence.
I agree to plan my activities around my rehearsal schedule and NOT schedule activities that
conflict with rehearsal. I understand that birthday parties, surprise family visits, unexpected
trips, or any other last minute opportunities or conflicts are NOT an excuse to miss a rehearsal.
I agree to arrive at rehearsal 5-15 minutes early, with a pencil, script and appropriate clothing
and shoes. I also agree to leave within 15 after rehearsal. I understand that arriving more than 15
minutes late or leaving more than 15 minutes early will be considered an unexcused absence.
I agree to make up any excused absences outside rehearsal time. In such event, I will arrange with
another cast member or production team member to cover missed material. If too much material
has been missed, I understand that I may foreit participation in that dance number, regardless of the
excuse and regardless of prior notice.
I will remain at the designated rehearsal area until dismissed. I understand that for my safety, if I
am under age 18, I am not allowed to leave the rehearsal/theatre premises without permission.
BEHAVIOR
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I agree to study and rehearse my character, lines, music and movement OUTSIDE rehearsal time.
I agree to prepare for each rehearsal and meet MEMORIZATION deadlines. I will take direction
as given by the designated production team members only - and I will not give direction to others.
I agree to encourage, support and include ALL other cast members and I agree to set aside my
opinions or differences and keep a positive environment. I will respect ALL cast and crew.
I agree not to eat or drink dairy or soda or sweets before or during rehearsal. I agree to clean up
after myself, have ALL snacks and DRINKS labelled, AND keep up with personal belongings.
I agree to help clean up the rehearsal/theatre venue at the end of every rehearsal.
I agree not to engage in activities that may result in injury. I understand that serious injury or
broken bones may result in my role being reduced or replaced.
I agree to come to rehearsal clean and in clean clothes following proper hygiene. I understand that
I will be dismissed from rehearsal if I do not follow this rule.
I agree to follow the Xclaim! Dress Code of modesty as posted in the Xclaim! Center. I agree not to
wear flip-flops or other loose shoes to a rehearsal.
I agree to keep my hands to myself and respect personal space. I will keep all contact within the
requirements of the production as directed by the Production Team.
I agree to pay all fees and costs by the posted deadlines. I understand that Xclaim! has a no-refund
policy and if I am removed from the production for any reason, I forfeit any fees or costs I have paid.
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If my child requires supervision, I agree to attend or arrange for a chaperone for her/his rehearsal.
Parent Signature and Date
Student Signature and Date