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STMS SPRING MUSICAL 2016INFORMATION PACKET

CastStage Crew Set-Painting

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Synopsis:The musical begins on the morning of July 4th, 1912. A

railroad conductor announces the next stop, River City, Iowa, to a coach filled with traveling salesmen. Speaking rhythmically, the salesmen begin a conversation about the merits of cash versus credit and the ways their products and lives have changed as the result of "modren" merchandising ("Rock Island"). One of the salesmen, Charlie Cowell, asks if anyone has heard of Professor Harold Hill, a salesman who is ruining the reputation of all traveling salesmen. Cowell explains that Hill moves from town to town selling musical instruments, uniforms and the promise of lessons for a boy's band, and then leaves town with the collected money before anyone has discovered that he is musically illiterate. As the train stops in River City, Cowell, who has been trying to find and expose Hill, mentions Hill wouldn't get far with the stubborn Iowans. Before the train begins to move again, a salesman who has quietly been playing cards grabs his suitcase and announces that the conversation has prompted him to give Iowa a try. When asked his name, the stranger flashes his suitcase, bearing the name "Prof. Harold Hill," and he quickly exits the train as it starts to move.

He finds himself facing River City's Main Street decorated with Fourth of July bunting and crowded with townspeople. As workers move a pool table into the River City Billiard Parlor owned by Mayor Shinn, the townspeople greet the mayor and each other. They sing with pride of their contrariness ("Iowa Stubborn"). As they disperse, Hill enters the scene and tries to rent a horse and buggy at the livery stable. There he meets his old friend and one-time partner Marcellus Washburn. Washburn, who knows Harold's real first name is Greg, remembers Hill's last sales gimmick was selling steam-powered automobiles. Hill tells Marcellus he'd be selling them still if somebody actually invented such a vehicle. Marcellus has given up his old ways and settled down in River City to work in the livery stable. After Harold explains his plans, Marcellus warns him to watch out for the town's music teacher and librarian, Marian Paroo as she'd expose Harold's con on the spot. Harold asks him to point her out and then he sets about thinking of a way to convince the parents of River City of the necessity of a boy's band. When Marcellus tells him about the new pool table in town, Harold recognizes his chance. He begins talking about the trouble that has entered River City in the shape of a pool table. To the fast-growing crowd Harold delivers a rapid-fire sales pitch about the corrupting influence of a pool table on the boys of the town ("Trouble"); as the townspeople join him, Marcellus signals Marian Paroo is passing by.

Harold follows Marian home; she rejects his attempts to start a conversation with her on the street. As Marian enters the house, Amaryllis, her young piano student, is playing an exercise while Mrs. Paroo, Marian's mother, continues with her household chores. Marian tells her mother about the strange man (Harold) who has been following her and trying to speak with her. While Amaryllis plays arpeggios, Mrs. Paroo scolds Marian for not speaking to the man, criticizing Marian's high expectations, both for the townspeople and for men ("Piano Lesson/If You Don't Mind My Saying So"). Winthrop, Marian's little brother, enters the house and Amaryllis invites him to a party. Winthrop, who has a lisp and doesn't like to speak, mispronounces Amaryllis's name. When she giggles, he runs from the room. Amaryllis, upset that Winthrop never talks to her, starts crying and tells Marian she is worried she'll never find a sweetheart to wish

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about on the evening star. Marian tells her to go on wishing, using the word "someone" until the right person comes along. As Amaryllis plays her crossed-hands piece, Marian gazes at the evening star and wishes her unnamed "someone" goodnight ("Goodnight, My Someone").

Inside the high school gymnasium, Mayor Shinn is presiding over the Fourth of July celebrations. His wife, Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn leads a group of Wa Tan Ye girls and then, dressed as Columbia, leads the town in singing "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean." As the mayor begins his recitation of the Gettysburg Address, he is stopped by the constantly bickering school board, who remind him that the next presentation is a Native American costume spectacle. The spectacle concludes with his wife counting to twenty in the "Indian tongue." Before she can finish counting, young Tommy Djilas lights a firecracker behind her. The four school board members begin arguing as the mayor again tries his Gettysburg recitation. The mayor is foiled again, this time by Harold, who steals the crowd's attention, continuing his earlier sermon about the pool table. He tells the crowd he has come to River City to organize a boy's band as the solution to the corrupting influence of the pool table. He then entrances them with a story of when six of the greatest marching bands in America came to town on the very same day ("Seventy-Six Trombones"). The townspeople join in, dancing and parading around the gymnasium. The mayor, alarmed at seeing the Iowans so excited, orders the school board to get Harold's credentials. As Tommy is being led out of the gymnasium by the constable, he is warned by the mayor to stay away from Zaneeta, the Shinn's oldest daughter. Harold realizes if he can make an ally of Tommy he'd have the town's youth on his side, too. He quickly intercedes on Tommy's behalf and agrees to take responsibility for the boy. Harold points out a passing girl and gives Tommy money to take her to the candy shop. After the teenagers leave, the constable tells Harold he's made a couple of mistakes: the girl is the mayor's oldest daughter, Zaneeta Shinn and Mayor Shinn owns the Billiard Parlor. The school board approaches Harold and demands his credentials; Harold, stalling because he has no credentials, asks them each to sing the words "ice cream," which they do in perfect barbershop quartet harmony. Finding music more interesting than Harold, the quartet sings "Sincere" as Harold sneaks away to look for Marian.

Harold follows Marian to the library where, before slamming the door in his face, she warns him she will check his credentials in the reference books. The ladies of the town surround Harold, buzzing with excitement over the band. Mrs. Shinn, however, is still withholding her judgment until her husband receives Harold's credentials. When she moves her foot to relieve the pain of her bunions, Harold comments on her grace and insists she lead the Ladies Auxiliary for the Classic Dance, with the other ladies as members. Mrs. Shinn immediately falls under Harold's spell. She consents to head the committee and she, too, is now an ally. When Harold asks about Marian, the ladies huddle together like hens and begin to gossip. They accuse her of promoting Balzac, Chaucer and other authors of "dirty books" ("Pick-A-Little"). They also suggest she had been involved with "Miser" Madison, a late River City resident who donated the gymnasium, picnic park, hospital and library to the town. The school board appears, again demanding Harold's credentials, and again he deftly distracts them by saying goodnight to the ladies, prompting a song from the quartet ("Goodnight Ladies").

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Harold arrives at the Paroo house. He flatters Mrs. Paroo on her facial muscles, suggesting this means Winthrop will be a great cornet player. After Winthrop asks if the uniform will have a stripe, Harold tries to engage him in a conversation, but the boy runs off. Mrs. Paroo explains that Winthrop hardly speaks at all. Thinking Harold's gift of gab might mean he's Irish, she asks Harold where he is from. As Harold tells her his alma mater is the Gary Conservatory of Gary, Indiana, Marian returns home and tries to dissuade her mother from ordering an instrument. Marian gets angry when Harold asks to speak to Winthrop's father, who is dead. When she enters the house, Mrs. Paroo apologizes for Marian's outburst. After Harold leaves, Marian sends Winthrop to the library to get the reference book she needs to check on Harold's credentials. Mrs. Paroo, who likes Harold, accuses Marian of not thinking of the future.

Tommy is making a date with Zaneeta as Mayor Shinn enters, complaining to his wife that Harold has mesmerized the entire town. Marian appears with the reference book, but before she can hand it to the mayor, Gracie, his youngest daughter, excitedly announces the arrival of the Wells Fargo Wagon. The townspeople line the street to greet it ("Wells Fargo Wagon"). Winthrop breaks through the crowd to express his hope that the wagon is bringing his band instrument. Harold hands Winthrop his cornet. Winthrop, now seemingly unashamed of his speech impediment, turns and excitedly tells Marian how happy he is. Harold hands out the rest of the instruments to the boys. He tells them lessons will follow, but they should first get acquainted with their instruments and think about the Minuet in G. The mayor concedes Harold has won the day but he threatens Harold with a grand jury appearance if the boys aren't soon playing. The mayor then turns his attentions to Marian and he asks her for the book. Marian, grateful to Harold for Winthrop's new found joy and confidence, secretly rips out the relevant page of the book before handing it to Mayor Shinn.

At the young people's insistence, Marcellus leads the crowd in a new dance Harold has taught them ("Shipoopi"); even Harold and Marian join in the fun. The dance ends when Mayor Shinn objects to Tommy dancing with Zaneeta. He turns to Harold and again demands his credentials. Marian, who has now warmed to Harold, thanks him for defending Tommy. Marian invites Harold to call on her to explain the Think System. The ladies, impressed with Marian after seeing her dance with Harold, ask her to join their committee. They also mention that at Harold's suggestion they've read Chaucer, Rabelais and Balzac and adored them all (reprise: "Pickalittle").

Winthrop returns home from fishing and sings for his mother and sister the song Harold has just taught him ("Gary, Indiana"). He happily runs into the house singing the Minuet in G, followed by Mrs. Paroo. Charlie Cowell, the traveling salesman, arrives and asks Marian for directions to the mayor's house. He mentions he has information about Harold Hill's dishonest past, but only has a few minutes in town to deliver that information before his train leaves. To protect Harold, Marian tries to delay Cowell by flirting with him. She kisses him just as the train whistle begins to blow. As he realizes what she's done, he angrily runs off to catch the train, telling her she is but one of a long line of women who have fallen for Harold. After Cowell leaves, Harold arrives; he begins to talk about the Think System, but Marian asks him to explain what

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Cowell has said. Harold tells her not to believe rumors about traveling salesmen because they are the product of jealousy. Marian agrees, telling him the rumors about her and Mr. Madison are also the product of jealousy. Harold then asks Marian to meet him at the Footbridge, a favorite lover's meeting place. She accepts. After Harold leaves, she tells her mother she has accepted his invitation; Mrs. Paroo remarks that the Think System, which she's been using on Harold and Marian, really works.

The Ladies Auxiliary Committee is finishing its Grecian Urn tableau as the mayor enters with Charlie Cowell. Cowell tells the townspeople about Harold's plan to leave town with their money without providing lessons for the boy's band. The mayor sends the townspeople off to find Harold. Winthrop runs away, stunned by the news that Harold Hill cannot lead a band.

Marcellus shows up looking for Harold at the Footbridge and he suggests Harold catch the last freight train, which leaves town in a little over an hour. Marian meets Harold and when they are alone, she confesses her love for him ("Till There Was You"). She also tells him she has known all about his phony credentials for weeks. And as a final loving gesture, she gives Harold the page she removed from the reference book. Marcellus rushes in holding Harold's suitcase in one hand, Marcellus pleads with Harold to hurry to the waiting horse and buggy, but Harold doesn't move. Winthrop angrily asks if Harold can lead a band. Harold truthfully tells him he can't. He explains he wanted Winthrop in the band because it was a way to get Winthrop to stop feeling sorry for himself. Marian tells Winthrop that Harold has offered the town a reason to be happy. She also tells the boy she's glad Harold came to River City as the constable and the townspeople arrive and Harold is put in handcuffs. The mayor suggests tarring and feathering, but Marian defends Harold, reminding the crowd of the excitement and joy Harold has brought to River City. The mayor then asks if anyone objects to tarring and feathering Harold; the constable, the Ladies Auxiliary Committee (including the mayor's wife), the school board, the mayor's daughter and Mrs. Paroo all step forward. The mayor reminds the crowd of Harold's promise to teach the boys to play and as he demands to know where the band is, the boys all enter in uniform and line up in band formation with their instruments. Harold pleads with the boys to think and gives the upbeat. Miraculously, they are able to play a barely recognizable Minuet in G. The townspeople, including the mayor, are all thrilled; all the parents proudly call to their sons. The mayor shakes Harold's hand and the crowd cheers; the play ends as Marian and Harold embrace.

Character Breakdown:(What the Directors are looking for in each character)

Harold Hill:Harold Hill is a great role for a young person to play. Select a boy with charisma and charm, who is comfortable on stage. He should be a great actor, an average singer, and an average mover. You'll also want to cast a boy with a changed voice. This character needs to be played by someone who memorizes lines easily and has a good sense of musical rhythm. Your Harold should look good with your Marian and the two together should exude a spark of excitement. Male Range: B3 - G5

Marion Paroo:

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The role of Marian is a different twist on the traditional leading lady. The character progresses greatly during the show, starting as an uptight librarian and transforming into a beautiful and trusting young woman. Your Marian must have an amazing voice, be an excellent actor, and be able to move well. She must also have an air of confidence that draws Harold and your audience to her. She will also need to be comfortable kissing two boys-Harold and Charlie Cowell, which requires a certain amount of emotional maturity. Female Range: G3 - G5

Charlie Cowell:Charlie Cowell is one of the premium acting-only roles. Consider having the actor playing Charlie perform in the ensemble or as a teen dancer or townsperson-just make sure it's clear he's NOT playing Charlie Cowell in those scenes. Cast a strong actor with a good loud voice who is a bit of a ham and likes being on the stage. He has to be comfortable kissing Marian, and should have a good sense of comic timing. Charlie is a good choice for an understudy to Harold Hill. Male Non-singing.

Mayor Shinn:You may be tempted to cast an "over-the-top" actor as Mayor Shinn, but resist and heed the warning of Meredith Willson. The actor playing Mayor Shinn certainly needs a good sense of comic timing, but should be able to perform the role very seriously. Mayor Shinn does not have to sing or dance, but he is responsible for a great deal of the pacing and line pick up in the show. Make sure your actor can memorize long monologues. Male Non-singing.

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn:Everybody wants to play Eulalie. It's a great role for a great comic actress. Again heed Mr. Willson's warning and avoid casting an actress who is over the top. If Eulalie takes herself seriously your audience will find her hysterical. Eulalie does have some singing and some dancing, or at least posing. Make sure your Eulalie works with your Mayor Shinn. Female Range: D4 - D5.

Marcellus Washburn:This classic sidekick to Harold has been immortalized by comedic greats like Buddy Hacket. Marcellus' big number is "Shipoopi" so the character has to act well, sing reasonably well (although a character voice is best) and be able to dance. Cast the kid who is just funny all the time and you'll have a great Marcellus. Male Range: E4 - D#5.

Ethel Toffelmier:Ethel is Marcellus's girlfriend. She's described by Marcellus as "a nice comfortable girl and the bosses' niece." Ethel has some acting, some singing, and some dancing. Ethel is also one of the solo Pick-a-Little ladies. Make sure she and Marcellus look good together, think Ethel and Fred from I Love Lucy! Female Range: D4 - D5.

Mrs. Paroo:Mrs. Paroo is the conscience of River City. She is a great mother, stands up for what she believes in, and gently pushes Marian to think of her future. The role requires an actress who

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can do a good Irish Brogue, and who can sing and act. She should also look right with Marian and Winthrop. Female Ab Range: 3 - Eb5.

Winthrop Parroo:Winthrop should appear to be young, his voice must be unchanged and he should be a good actor. Winthrop also needs to be able to affect a believable lisp. Winthrop has to transform from a shy child to an outspoken child who not only sings but dances! Male Range: C4 - Eb5.

Amaryllis:Amaryllis is the slightly bratty girl who studies piano with Marian. Amaryllis should be a good actor, and roughly the same size as Winthrop and Gracie. Female Non-singing.

Tommy Djilas: Tommy is the teen heartthrob in the show. Cast the best looking kid you have; with any luck he'll also be able to act and dance. Tommy's love interest is Zaneeta so make sure the two characters have chemistry between them. Male Non-singing

Zaneeta Shinn:Zaneeta should be your best female dancer. The role is often given dance features in both "76 trombones" and "Shipoopi". Zaneeta also should look like she belongs in the Shinn Family, although this is not necessary. Zaneeta gets to deliver the classic "Ye gads" line! Female Non-singing

Gracie Shinn:Gracie is Zaneeta's little sister. This role has one or two lines of dialogue and traditionally is the first soloist in "Wells Fargo Wagon." Gracie can also understudy Amaryllis in case of an emergency. Female Range: B3 - Eb5

Ewart Dunlop:Ewart is one of the four quartet members with the second highest voice or tenor. He is married to Maud Dunlop. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Male Range: E4 - F#5 Baritone

Oliver Hix:Oliver is one of the four quartet members with the second lowest voice or baritone. He is married to Alma Hix. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Male Range: E4 - F#5 Baritone

Jacey Squires:Jacey is one of the four quartet members with the highest voice or tenor. He is married to Mrs. Squires. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Male Range: B3 - A5 Tenor

Olin Britt:

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Olin is one of the four quartet members with the lowest voice or bass. Cast singers who can hold their own vocal parts strongly and worry about the acting later. Male Range: A3 - D5 Bass

Alma Hix: One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Alma is married to Oliver. You can also add additional Pick-a-little ladies. Female Range: D4 - D5

Maud Dunlop:One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Maud is married to Ewart. You can also add additional Pick-a-little ladies. Female Range: D4 - D5

Mrs. Squires:One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Mrs. Squires is married to Jacey. You can also add additional Pick-a-little ladies. Female Range: D4 - D5

Conductor:The conductor has the first line in the show, so cast an actor that is loud and energetic! Male Non-singing

Constable Locke:The Constable is a quietly wise man who sees through Harold, but doesn't seem to mind. It's a nice feature for any young character actor. Male Non-singing

Adults:For some reason, some kids just read on stage as adults. You'll recognize this quality by comparing kids. Since THE MUSIC MAN JR. is about a town, you'll want to assign your cast into family units. Try to create a realistic town with married folks, single folks, etc. The adults have a few lines (which you can distribute while blocking the scenes.) They also have some solo vocal lines. You'll also want to select the Farmer and His Wife from this group. Male or Female.

Traveling Salesmen:Good actors needed to play traveling salesmen, especially salesmen number five, number three, and number one (they have solos and lines). If you find it necessary to cast girls as traveling salesmen make sure they play the roles as men.

The Teen Dancers:Teen Dancers will be responsible for "Shipoopi," and have features in "76 Trombones." They are the leading dancers in the cast. Two dance captains will be assigned in this group. Male or Female

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Wa Tan Ye Girls:All of your little girls can play Wa Tan Ye Girls. They are featured during Eulalie's "Spectacle" just prior to "76 Trombones." Again assign them to families. Females.

So You Want To Be Part of the Musical?Here’s How You Can:

Auditions:

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- Auditions will be held after school on Monday November 16 th , Tuesday November 17 th , and Wednesday November 18 th from 2:45- 5:00.

- Monday’s Auditions are SINGING & ACTING for students with last names beginning with letters A-L.

- Tuesday’s Auditions are SINGING & ACTING for students with last names beginning with letters M-Z.

- Wednesday’s Auditions are DANCE for ALL students.- Thursday November 19th will be Call Back Auditions. Call Backs are for selected

students requested for a callback audition. These selected students will be announced at the end of Wednesday’s auditions.

- The official cast list will be posted in school, outside the Theatre Art’s Performance Room (Room #21) on Friday November 20 th .

- Students must complete these parts for their audition:o Acting: Student must perform a monologue. Selections from the script are

included in this packet for both males and females.o Singing: Student must sing several measures of a song in the show, alone. The

selections for boys and girls are attached. Rehearsing prior to audition is encouraged. Please prepare all selections. Recordings of the auditions songs can be found on the show’s blog.

o Dancing: Students will be taught a short dance combination the day of the audition which they will rehearse and audition with as a group.

o Call Backs: Students who are selected for call backs will be asked to sight read another song or perform a cold read from the script for various characters.

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Key Dates: 11/16/15: Singing/ Acting Auditions for students with last names A-L. 11/17/15: Singing/ Acting Auditions for students with last names M-Z. 11/18/15: Dance Auditions for ALL students. 11/19/15: Call Backs for selected students (announced on 11/18/15). 4/1/16 & 4/2/16: Performances! (Friday @ 7:30 PM/ Saturday @ 2:00 PM)

Participation Fee/ Advertisements:- To cover the costs for the show, including royalties, costumes, sets, scenery, props,

music, and scripts students are required to pay a participation fee to be in the Musical. - This participation fee can be paid upfront OR raised by selling advertisements for the

show’s program!- Students can ask local businesses, family, friends, and teachers to purchase an

advertisement to support our show.

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- Students are required to pay a participation fee of $45.00 (Cast Only). Any concerns regarding the fee can be discussed or emailed to Mrs. Barringer, Miss Gingerich, or Mrs. Richardson and we can gladly work out an alternative arrangement.

Here are the rates:o ¼ Page Advertisement= $10.00o ½ Page Advertisement = $20. 00o Full Page Advertisement= $30.00

(Full 8 ½ by 11 inch stapled program)

- All advertisements MUST be ready-made! They must designed by the business, family, or friend, exactly the way they will be printed in the program.

- This money must be turned in NO LATER than February 1 st , 2016 or the student will not be permitted to participate in the show!

- This fee does not cover the show t-shirt, DVD, or cast party ticket which will be offered for purchase after the performances.

Rehearsals: - Students are required to be at all rehearsals they are called to on the rehearsal

calendar. As soon as the cast list is posted the students will be able to follow the schedule and attend appropriately.

- There will be a SHOW BLOG again this year (themusicmanjr.webs.com)! This is our main source of communication. Here, students and families can check the rehearsal schedule, check for cancellations, read new announcements, etc. Also students and families can post questions for the directors to pose any questions or concerns.

- Students and families are to list all foreseeable conflicts on their audition questionnaire prior to auditions.

- Extenuating circumstances will arise (appointments, illness, family commitments, etc.) however, students will be required to learn what they missed in rehearsal during their absence.

- If a student must miss a rehearsal, a written excuse from a parent or guardian is required the day before the rehearsal to the directors.

- In addition to teaching our students to have a passion for musical theatre, we also want to teach accountability. Participating in the musical is to be treated like participating in any other commitment like athletics, outside school lessons, etc.

- Homework, reading, and studying are encouraged to be completed during rehearsals when the student has time offstage.

- Mrs. Barringer and Miss Gingerich will work with coaches and other teachers to accommodate as much as possible. Many students participate in multiple after school activities- which we encourage! Flexibility in the rehearsal schedule can happen for those students as long as we work out a schedule ahead of time (email one of the directors).

Set- Painting:

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- Calling all artists! Students that would like to participate painting the sets for the show can join the Set-Painting Club! Mrs. Meckes is our set designer and will be the staff leader of this group. Members will need to participate in priming, designing, and painting all of the backdrops and selected set pieces for the show. Rehearsal calendar is attached.

Stage Crew:- Calling all stage crew enthusiasts! Students that would like to participate in stage crew

this year will be under the leadership of our Faculty Stage Manager. - THIS YEAR, all stage crew positions will be capped off at determined amount and sign-

ups will be closed at a determined date. For example: Stage crew positions such as “Set Pieces” will be capped off at 10 students. These students will be chosen by the directors based on seniority and experience.

- Stage crew is ONLY a three week commitment. - These students will be able to choose an area of crew that they would like to help with:

o Propso Set Pieceso Assistant to the Directoro Costume Runnero Hair/ Make-upo Spotlights

- There are limited spots for each area and our middle school stage can only hold so many people both on and offstage. Therefore, students in stage crew are asked to select their top three choices and the Stage Manager and Director will place them in their designated jobs. We try to choose student’s first chose however, it is not guaranteed. Rehearsal calendar is attached.

Costumes:- We will have two “Salvation Army Costume Nights” for specified characters (some

character’s costumes will be provided). On these nights, the directors, staff, and parent volunteers will assist your students on finding a costume for the show that fits, addresses the time period of the show, and blends with the other students on stage. Cast members and families are responsible for purchasing their own costumes. Costume Nights will take place at the Salvation Army on Union Deposit Road.

THIS YEAR’S COSTUME NIGHTS: January 20 th (after the FULL CAST rehearsal) from 5:15-7:00 PM February 3 rd (after the FULL CAST rehearsal) from 5:15- 7:00 PM

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Ways for Parents & Guardians to Participate:

Set-Building:- Calling all construction enthusiasts! We will need help building a few sets and props for

the show. Set building time will take place following the rehearsal schedule during select Saturday rehearsals. Any interest in helping please sign up with one of the directors.

Concessions:- During the performances we will be holding a Bake Sale in the lobby. Guests will be

able to purchase and enjoy tasty baked treats before and after the performance provided by our wonderful parents and guardians.

- If you have any interest in helping organize, supervise, or baking for this extra musical fundraiser please sign up or email Mrs. Barringer.

Performance Hair & Make-Up:- We also need help from parents and guardians who are handy with a blush brush! If you

have an interest in helping with hair and make-up for the performances please sign up!

Costume Nights:- Any parents that are willing to help supervise costume nights are welcome as well! We

need parents who are able to be at the Salvation Army on Union Deposit Rd. both costume nights to help guide students in finding their costumes. Please sign up!

themusicmanjr.webs.com- Videos of “Guys and Dolls” performances- Info. about the show- Reminders- Pictures!