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Don’tLetThisAuditionPassYouBy!Shrek,Jr.

Calling ALL 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are looking for Adventure!

Don’t let this BIG opportunity get away from you!

Who: You should audition for the Spring Musical.

§ Auditionsareopentoall6th,7thand8thgraders.§ Auditionshave2parts:adramatic(speaking)tryoutandamusical(singing)tryout.Youwillbetaughtasongtosingattheaudition;nosongprepisneeded!

§ Studentsmustcompletebothpartstobeconsideredforaroleinthemusical.§ Dance potential may also be assessed during the audition process. While not required, dance is a plus.

When:Openauditionsheldon:March11thand12that3:05–5:30

§ Lastnamesbeginningwiththeletters:A–L:Monday,March11§ Lastnamesbeginningwiththeletters:M-Z:Tuesday,March12§ CallbackauditionswillbeThursday,March14thfrom3:05-5:30*Studentsshouldalsobringacurrentphotographtothecallbackaudition.*TheCallbacklistwillbepostedontheChorusWebsite(www.gregorychorus.org)at3:30pmonWednesday,March13th.

How:Rehearsal&PerformanceDatesforthosestudentscastinthemusical• RehearsalsbeginMarch18andrunthroughMay3(withtheexceptionoftheweekofSpringBreak–3/22-4/1).Allrehearsalswillrunfrom3:05-5:30p.m.Monday–Friday,unlessotherwisenotedontheattachedcalendar.

• Rehearsalattendanceismandatory.Conflictswiththerehearsalscheduleshouldbelistedonthepermissionslip.Therewillbenomissedrehearsals,foranyreason,afterApril5.

• DressrehearsalswillbeMonday,April29andWed,May1from5:30–8:30p.m.• Shrek,Jr.willopenonMay2ndandrunsthroughMay3rd.Wewillhavebothdaytimeandeveningperformancesoverthesetwodays.Thecurtainforourtwoeveningperformanceswillgoupatprecisely7:30P.M.

Auditionandseeifyouwillfitinwiththefreaksasamemberofourcast!

Spring Musical Permission Slip

Gregory Middle School Presents: Shrek Junior

TheauditionsfortheSpringMusicalarerightaroundthecorner.AuditionswillbeheldforSinger/Actorsthisyear.Thisextracurricularactivityrequiresamajorcommitmentofbothtimeandenergyfromboththestudentandhis/herparents.Pleasereviewtheattachedinformationandcompletetheformbelow.Studentswillnotbeallowedtoauditionwithoutacompletedpermissionslip.Studentswillnotbeauditioningforaspecificroleintheperformance.Auditioningfortheshowimpliesthatastudentwillacceptanyroleasassignedbythedirectors. Pleasenotethatallpotentialconflictstothestatedrehearsalscheduleneedtobenotedonthereversesideofthisform.Conflictsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,doctor'sappointments,religiouseducationclasses,othercluborsportscommitments,andfamilytrips.

Inaddition,studentscastintheperformancearerequiredtoprovidetheirowncostumesandmaybeaskedtobringinpropsforuseintheshow. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsfeelfreetocontactthedirectorsbye-mailatKathie_Battle@ipsd.orgorDave_Pfenninger@ipsd.org,orbyphoneat428-6300.

Thank you, Mrs. Battle and Mr. Pfenninger

Print Student Name:__________________________________ has my permission to audition for the G.M.S. spring musical. I have reviewed the attached information with my child and understand the scope of the time and energy commitment. I understand that if my child is cast in the performance they will attend ALL rehearsals, both after school and in the evenings. I understand the rehearsals after school will run until 5:30 p.m. and that I will have to arrange prompt transportation home from the school. Do not cut this page…return entire page. The information and calendar pages are yours to keep.

________________________________ ______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature Phone Number

(TURN OVER®) All potential rehearsal conflicts are listed on the reverse side of this form

Rehearsal Conflicts I do not have any conflicts with the scheduled rehearsal times. ________ I have listed all potential rehearsal conflicts below:

Date Reason I, the parent of __________________________________________, understand that there will be no missed rehearsals after April 5, 2019. ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

MARCH 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Musical Auditions

All Students:A – L

3:00 – 5:30

LMC

Musical Auditions

All Students:M-Z

3:00 – 5:30

LMC

Callback list

posted on chorus

website at 3:30

www.gregorychorus.org

Musical callback

Invitation Only

3:00 – 5:30

LMC

Final cast list

posted on chorus

website 3:30

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Cast Rehearsal

3:05 – 5:00 pm

Chorus Room

Cast Rehearsal

3:05 – 5:00 pm

Chorus Room

Cast Rehearsal

3:05 – 5:00 pm

Chorus Room

Cast Rehearsal

3:05 – 5:00 pm

Chorus Room

No Rehearsal

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No Rehearsal No Rehearsal No Rehearsal No Rehearsal No Rehearsal

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Shrek, Jr. Notes:

Musical auditions are

open to all interested

6th, 7th, and 8th graders

with a signed

permission slip.

The callback audition is

by invitation only. The

callback list will be

posted on the chorus

website at 3:30 on

March 13. Students

who are invited back for

a second audition

should bring a recent

photograph. The photo

will not be returned.

The final cast list will be

posted at 3:30 on

March 15 on the chorus

website.

Rehearsals begin on

March 18, 2019. There

are no rehearsals

during Spring Break –

Use this time to memorize your lines and music.

APRIL & MAY 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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NO School – Off Book: Friday 4/5

*Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage Off Book: Fri.4/5

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

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Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

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Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

NO SCHOOL; NO REHEARSAL

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Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

Cast Rehearsal 3:05 – 5:30 pm Commons/Stage

28 29 30 May 1 May 2 May 3

Tech Week Dress Rehearsal 5:30 – 8:30 pm Commons/Stage

Tech Week Cast Rehearsal with Stage Crew 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Faculty Show: 7:00 am Call Dress Rehearsal 5:30 – 8:30 pm

3 Performances: 8th : 7:15 am Call 6th Afternoon Evening: 6:30 Call

2 Performances: 7th: :7:15 am Call Evening: 6:30 Call Cast Party

*NOTE: APRIL 2 IS A SIP/NO-SCHOOL DAY FOR STUDENTS…

…PLEASE ARRANGE A RIDE THAT DAY TO GET TO REHEARSAL!

Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals unless a conflict was noted on the permission slip. There will be no missed rehearsals for any reason after April 5.

Tech Week begins April 29, 2019.

There are two dress rehearsals, one rehearsal with the stage crew, and five performances:

Dress Rehearsals: 4/29 & 5/1: 5:30 – 8:30 pm

Cast & Stage Crew Rehearsal:

4/30: 3:00 – 5:30 pm Performances

May 2: One morning show for 8th grade, one afternoon show for 6th grade, and an evening performance. Call: 6:30 & Curtain: 7:30 pm May 3: One morning show for 7th grade and the final evening performance. Call: 6:30 & Curtain: 7:30 pm Students must be in attendance for a full day on Friday, May 3. Students leaving school after the morning performance will not be allowed to participate in the Friday night show.