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The Spotlight Kids Drama Club is offered to past and present students of Millhopper Montessori School

under the direction of Sylvia Aslanian.

You must be in Middle School to be considered as a member.

We are an award winning competitive drama troupe.

If you are interested in being a member of the Spotlight Kids 2011-2012 Season,

please read below!

Mission: The Spotlight Kids is dedicated to providing a professional theatrical experience that educates,

challenges and inspires young people, while promoting discipline, respect and teamwork.

Believe, Achieve, Spark, Inspire, Create!

Motto: All For One, One For All, Together the Spotlight Shines Brighter!

Policy: Students must maintain a C average in all subjects, turn in assignments, have a good attitude and adhere to the

MMS Behavior Policy at all times. This includes the school day as well as after-school and off campus activities sponsored/

and or endorsed by Millhopper Montessori School. Teachers will consider past and present academic and behavior perfor-

mance including behavior and attitude in after-school and off campus activities sponsored/and or endorsed by Millhopper

Montessori School when considering a student.

NEW: Now accepting members interested in props, costuming, backstage, script prompting and set de-

sign. Instead of an audition, crew members will sign the Policy contract, fill out the Conflict Contract

and be interviewed by Ms., Sylvia. If you are interested, please attend the Informational Meeting On

Friday, August 26, 2011 4:00pm-5:30pm. Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

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Step One: Informational Meeting – for all participants/families

Friday, August 26, 2011 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm in Mr. Richard’s Classroom

To fully understand the year long commitment of being a member of The Spotlight Kids, please attend

an informational meeting. This meeting is for performers/crew members and their parents/guardians.

This year there will be two-three spots available for those interested in starting off as crew members.

During the meeting, veteran parents will talk about The Spotlight Kids, its history and mission. The

director will go over the audition process and answer any questions you may have. You must bring your

audition contract and, conflict calendar, and signed Spotlight Kids Policies form (We encourage you to

download an audition packet from our website or pick up one prior to the Informational Meeting). If

you don’t fill these out before you arrive, you'll be asked to complete the audition packet, conflict calen-

dar and Spotlight Kids Policies form following the Informational Meeting. This year we will participate

in the Florida State Thespian’s District (Jacksonville) and State (TBA) Competitions. The District Com-

petition will be in early December.

Step Two: Review of Conflicts Calendar

Next, you will review your completed conflict calendar. Conflicts will not be accepted the last 10 days

of rehearsal before our performance or during performances. Conflicts will not be accepted

while preparing for a competition. If you have too many conflicts on your calendar, you may not be

eligible for lead roles, or it may be recommended that you not audition.

We will meet every Friday with the exception of two weeks prior to our performance/and or com-

petition(s), We will meet additional days. (TBA) The week of the show we meet four – five days

during the week. Please note some Saturdays will be added!

Step Three: Registration

Once your Conflict Calendar has been reviewed, and accepted and Audition registration form has been

signed, you will be ready for your audition.

Step Four: Audition

Auditionees will be given a short scene to recite,

You may be asked to audition with others as well.

Auditions will be on Tuesday, August 30, 2011

3:45pm – 5:30pm.

Resources www.thespotlightkids.com www.flthespian.com

www.edta.org

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INFORMATION MEETING for PARENTS and PARTICIPANTS:

Friday, August 26, 2011 4:00pm -5:30pm Please bring your Conflict Calendar and your

Signed Audition Contract to the meeting.

Auditions: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 3:45pm-5:30pm

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September Drama Club Meets on Friday’s 4:00pm – 6:00pm

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December

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AUDITION

CONTRACT

Performing Arts Audition Form Please fill out and bring the signed contract along with your conflict calendar to the

Information Meeting on Friday, August 26, 2011.

Auditions: Tuesday: August 30st starting at: 4:00pm

Name: _________________Grade: ________ Contact Information:

Home PH: ______________________________________

Cell PH: _______________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

I would like to be a crew member: ____________ Why? _______________

_______________________________________________________________ Acting /Singing

Experience: (no need to fill out if you want to be considered for a crew member spot) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ What characters are you auditioning? Please audition at least two characters. _________________________________________________________________

Please note you will be cast according to your audition. Other extra-curricular activities I have: (days)

___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Why do you want to join The Spotlight Kids/Junior Thespians? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ (use back if you need more writing space) Are you interested in Vocal lessons? _____ If yes ,will you be willing to add an additional day to your drama classes? ________ It will only be for an hour. On Tuesdays or Thursdays. I have read over the rehearsal schedule and filled out my conflict calendar. I understand the time commitment and understand that additional rehearsals will be added, (TBA). I also understand that I will have to work at home on lines and cues. I will attend all rehearsals and performances if I get accepted into the SPOTLIGHT KIDS PERFORMING ARTS. I realize this is a year long commitment. Student: ___________________________________ Parent: ___________________________________

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AUDITION

Scene

Please memorize your part, add emphasis, expression, body movement , etc. that go along with your character.

(Pay close attention to the characterization)

1. Gargoyle Gargle

Character: ( Idea: play on the words… “monster breathe” You can be Frankenstein or Dracula or any monster)

Announcer: Does your monstrous breath knock people dead? Is your life turning into a nightmare? Then

maybe you need this - Gargoyle Gargle—the only mouthwash made from 100% nitroglycerin. (try it) You’ll get

a bang out the minty taste (react as if an explosion has just taken place) and the powerful cleansers not only

fight cavities but totally annihilate the very teeth in which they grow! Smile… (you’re teeth are gone) Remem-

ber - gargle with Gargoyle, the bad breathe buster that will make you the life of the party!!!!!

2. Alice in Wonderland Travels or Mad Hatter Travels

Hi friends, Todays topic is “How to pick the Right Tour.” Modern Travel can be curiouser and curiouser

if you don’t know what you are doing. I’ve put together some helpful tips. Number 1: Never pick a tour package

that is led by a rodent. Rabbits in particular—they are always worried about time. Tip Number 2: Always choose

a tour that includes meals, then you won’t be tempted to partake on native foods simply because they float by

saying ‘Eat Me.” or “Drink Me.” Tip Number 3: Tours that boast about Mall Outlets are not a good idea, espe-

cially because your size can change. And Last Tip # 4: Choose a tour that knows about the customs for example:

Royality if you don’t know how to behave in front of them… you could lose your head. Happy Traveling!!!!!

3. Deal on Wheels

Character: Oggie or Aggie Kaboom ( a fast-talking cave salesperson)

Hi-ya, Hi-ya, Hi-ya Folks! Oggie (or Aggie) Kaboom here of move’em out Oggie’s Deals on Wheels ..

Where we roll ‘em in and you move em’ out. Take this little beauty here.. In solid granite. Only driven fifty feet

by a little old Neanderthal from Pasadena. ….. Or how about this fixer upper? We’re talking trade-ins folks

your, tools, your flint… your mother-in-law… And last but not least, this hot little number is straight off the Ice

Age floor. But better hurry—it won’t be here for long! So take it from me and remember Oggie’s (or Aggie’s)

Deals on Wheels—the only place you can get a mammoth bargain at rock-bottom prices!