Parent Production Meeting“The Wizard of Oz”

, 2/9/2011P

Important Dates Tryouts

Jan 14th, 15th, 17th, and 18th Dance Audition

Jan 22nd

Callbacks Jan 24th & 25th

Students will be notified via email Jan 27th

Rehearsals Start Jan 28th- Main Cast Jan 31st- Main Cast, Supporting Cast,

Chorus (no Munchkin Chorus)April 18, 2023

Auditions- Main Cast

Dorothy- “Over the Rainbow” Glinda- “Over the Rainbow” Scarecrow- “If I Only Had a Brain” Tin Man- “If I Only Had a Heart” Lion- “If I Were King of the Forest” Wicked Witch

April 18, 2023

Auditions- Supporting CastAny of the following songs: “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”, “We’re Off to see the Wizard”, “Merry Old Land of Oz”, or “Ding Dong the

Witch is Dead”• Characters:

• Aunt Em

• Uncle Henry• Hank• Hickory• Zeke• Miss Gulch• Oz• Cow • Rowboat Man 1• Rowboat Man 2• Munchkin #1, #2• Coroner• Barrister

• Tots• Tough Guys• City Father #1, #2• Crows• Winkie Guards• Nikko• Apple Tree #1, #2, #3• Jitterbugs• Girls Chorus• Doorman• Emerald City Chorus• Oz Woman• Guard• Winged Monkeys• LeaderApril 18, 2023

Auditions- Munchkin Chorus

• Either of the following songs: “Follow the Yellow Brick Road”, or “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead”

• Munchkin tryouts will in February. Watch for announcements

Munchkin Chorus will begin rehearsals on Mondays towards the end of February

April 18, 2023

Rehearsals & Dates

• Regular practices will be every Monday & Thursday from 3:20-5:00pm

• Tuesday practices will be added in March

• Munchkin Chorus will begin rehearsing end of February

• More rehearsals will be added on other days and practice times will go as late as 6:00, closer to show time

• Performance Dates are Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17

Fees

Main Cast $70 (includes script fee)

Supporting Cast/ Chorus $60

Munchkin Chorus $30

Additional Fees (Amounts TBD)

Scripts T-Shirts DVD

Fee Due Dates

Minimum payment of 50% of fees due by 2/23

Remaining payment due by 2/29 Payment Plans available for remaining 50%

Applications are available and must be filled out and returned by first rehearsal

Parts will be recast if payment is not received or arrangements made by 3/1

Payment of cash or check made out to Ryan PTA

No Refunds

Time Commitment

A successful production requires dedicated time from the entire cast and parents

Attendance at rehearsals and performances is mandatory

Start out with 1 or 2 rehearsals a week Near the performance dates, there will be 3 or 4 a

week Please be flexible, schedules will change to match

needs at that time You can assist by notifying us about any

time conflicts as early as possible

Behavior Expectations

This is fun!

Everyone must do their part, by being prepared and supportive of one another

Jeffco Student Conduct Code is in effect Behavior contract must be reviewed and

signed by parents and students Due by 1/31

Student Conduct Problems will not be tolerated

“Three Strikes and You’re Out”• Part will be recast

We Need Your Help This is a big production and all of your skills

and expertise are appreciated and needed! Costumes Sets and Props Publicity Technical Assistance (Lights and Sound) Rehearsal Volunteers Performance Volunteers Cast Parties SnacksTo volunteer, we will send e-mails and post on

the webpage the volunteers needed. This webpage will be up and running over the break. The link will be sent to parents who provide us with e-mails.