COST
$550 Tuition Fee (for each sibling, add $500)

CANCELLATION POLICY
NO refunds of tuition will be made once the cast list is posted on the EDMT website on February 5th, except in extenuating circumstances such as death in the family, or a medical injury, serious illness or surgery not known about prior to registration.

Registered cast members will receive a full refund of tuition, minus a $75.00 processing fee, if they remove themselves from the cast at least 48 hours prior to the vocal audition video deadline, on January 26th by midnight.

Registered cast members will receive one-half refund of tuition, minus a $75.00 processing fee, if they remove themselves between January 27th and February 4th.

To request a cancellation prior to the cast list being posted, send an email to edmt@edmt.info.  Make sure to include performer’s name, parent’s name and phone number, and reason for canceling.

NO refunds of tuition will be given to performers removed from a group by EDMT staff for behavioral reasons.

Note: Performers and their parents are aware that rehearsals require the performer to have the ability to focus for two-and-a-half hours, with one break.

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin on Sunday, February 7th at EDMT; this will be a read-through with leads.  New cast members or those who have only been in a training show are scheduled to attend a rehearsal introduction on Sunday, February 7th at EDMT from 2:30-3:30pm.  The first rehearsal for the entire cast will be Tuesday, February 9th.

Our regular rehearsal schedule will be Tuesdays 3:30-6:00pm, Thursdays 3:30-6:00pm, and Sundays 2:00-6:00pm (leads).  Each cast group’s rehearsal day and time assignments will be based on what the artistic staff needs to accomplish each week.  The cast groups will be notified of their rehearsal days and times in the weekly newsletter.  It is extremely important that you review the calendar from our website, and provide schedule conflicts when you arrive for the dance audition.

Each cast member is allowed three (3) absences on NON-MANDATORY DATES before being removed from the show.  Arriving more than 15 minutes late or leaving more than 15 minutes early constitutes a one-half absence.  NO absences are allowed during mandatory rehearsals, tech week or filming dates.  Missing any of these important dates may result in being dropped from the show.

All rehearsal and filming dates between March 23rd and May 15th are mandatory.  Performers will be called and must be available for mandatory rehearsals and filming based on the needs of the artistic staff.  The schedule will be released at a later date.

Rehearsals and filming will take place at EDMT, 5011 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Unit #4, in El Dorado Hills, CA.

MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
Parents of cast members NEW to EDMT or cast members who have only done an EDMT training show must attend the PARENT MEETING on Sunday, February 7th from 2:30-3:30pm, where you will receive important information critical to the success of your cast member and the show.  This is during the time where your new performer will be called to a “newbie” rehearsal introduction.  There will be a reminder in the first newsletter you will receive after the cast list is posted.  Failure to attend this meeting will result in an absence that will count against the three absences allowed per child during the entire rehearsal period.  Parents of cast members who have previously participated in EDMT shows are welcome; however, attendance is not required.

VOLUNTEER HOURS
Each family is required to complete 20 volunteer hours for this show, which includes helping with filming load-in or load-out.  A link to sign up for volunteer positions will be sent in the newsletter.  Instructions to complete a volunteer log will also be included in the newsletter.  This form must be turned in by May 15th.

HEALTH & SAFETY
EDMT’s standard health and safety procedures will continue to be in place:

• Temperature checks for all participants and staff upon arrival
• Masks required for all participants and staff members
• Facility disinfecting before each group of performers arrive
• Social distancing in place

EDMT Safety Protocol Link

NEW participants to EDMT since August 2020 are required to sign an EDMT Waiver and Release Form (with COVID clause) to acknowledge their understanding of the important new practices in place to protect all participants and staff members against COVID-19.

PERFORMER RULES OF CONDUCT
There are standards of behavior you are expected to follow when you participate in any EDMT activity.  They are very simple and can be followed by anyone who knows how to behave appropriately in the company of others.  What does that mean specifically?  We expect every participant to be courteous, respectful, and responsible while understanding that focus, dedication, and commitment are necessary to achieve the group’s goals.

We expect each participant to be punctual and prepared for rehearsal.  Prepared by knowing the material that was covered in the previous rehearsals, and also prepared by being well-groomed and dressed for movement (no jeans) and wearing dance footwear (no tennis shoes).

We also expect that everyone participating in EDMT activities will take good care of the facility; both our rehearsal areas and our performance venues and equipment.  That means cleaning up after yourself and taking your belongings home with you at the end of rehearsal.

It should be no surprise that we have a zero tolerance policy towards any substance abuse.  Violations will result in immediate dismissal and appropriate authorities may be contacted.

Every EDMT participant should understand that their contributions towards a positive, healthy, and supportive environment are necessary for the group to be successful and to ensure that every El Dorado Musical Theatre production is the best it can be for each and every audience member as well as for each and every performer.

SCHOLARSHIP
EDMT awards up to three major scholarships for a show with a cast size of 50+, to individuals deemed most appropriate from the pool of applications.

A scholarship may be all or part of one tuition charge.

Parents are still responsible for completing their volunteer hours.  Scholarship recipients will not be eligible for another scholarship if parent participation hours are not completed. High school or college students may opt to complete the parent volunteer hours on their own.

Award decisions will be made based on potential benefit to applicant, potential benefit to the show, and financial need.  Scholarship recipients must be in good standing with the organization and commit to remain in the show regardless of whether or not a lead role is obtained.  They also may be asked from time to time to help out at the EDMT facility.

The deadline for applications is January 18th at 8:00pm.  Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.  Recipients of scholarships will be notified by email no later than 12:00pm on Tuesday, January 19th.  Click HERE to download the scholarship application.

Please e-mail the completed application to chrishobbs@edmt.info.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
SpongeBob SquarePants
Patrick Star
Sandy Cheeks
Squidward Q. Tentacles
Eugene Krabs
Sheldon J. Plankton
Karen the Computer
Pearl Krabs
Mayor of Bikini Bottom
Mrs. Puff
Patchy the Pirate
Perch Perkins
Larry the Lobster
Old Man Jenkins
Buster Bluetang
The Electric Skates
Sardine Devotees
Pirates
Under Sea Creatures

MUSCIAL NUMBERS
Prologue
Bikini Bottom Day
No Control
BFF
When the Going Gets Tough
(Just a) Simple Sponge
Daddy Knows Best
Hero is My Middle Name
Super Sea Star Savior
Tomorrow Is
Poor Pirates
Bikini Bottom Boogie
Chop to the Top
(I Guess I) Miss You
I’m Not a Loser
Best Day Ever
Finale: Bikini Bottom Day Reprise
SpongeBob SquarePants Theme

SHOW FAQs

How to prepare a song/video for the vocal audition?
Submit a video, no longer than one minute, of performer singing a song of their choice.  Submissions are due by midnight on January 28th.  Please send emails to edmt@edmt.info.

In the video, performer should introduce themselves (name and age) and their song, and then sing for up to one minute.  Video may be attached in an email or sent via YouTube, or Google drive link.

Performers may sing acapella (voice alone with no accompaniment), with an instrument, or instrumental CD.

Where are rehearsals?
Rehearsals will take place at EDMT, 5011 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Unit #4, in the El Dorado Hills Business Park off of Latrobe Rd.

Who do I go to when I have a question?
Please direct all questions to the Show Coordinator or Producer, (Mrs.) Chris Hobbs.  Please avoid disrupting rehearsals by going directly to the artistic staff.  Staff contact list is available on the EDMT website.

Will siblings be placed together in the same cast group?  Can we request to be in a cast group with a friend?
Cast groups will be created by the artistic staff to meet the needs of the show.  Siblings will be placed in the appropriate cast group depending on their role in the show.  There are NO REQUESTS for cast groups for this show.

Are masks required?
Yes.  Masks are required for all students and staff members while on site.  Performers will be given breaks for water and will be closely supervised during these brief unmasked breaks.

Can parents observe or see the space where rehearsals are held?
For the health and safety of all involved, only registered performers, rehearsal monitors and staff members may be on site while rehearsals are in progress.  Therefore, at this time parents are not invited to observe.

How will drop off and pick up work?
All performers should enter EDMT through the front door entrance and arrive 10-15 minutes before their scheduled rehearsal time for check-in and a no-touch temperature check.  After rehearsal, performers will exit EDMT through the back door.  Rehearsal Monitors will wait with the performers outside the back of the buiding until parents arrive.

What is the cancellation policy?
NO refunds of tuition will be made once the performance groups are posted on the EDMT website on February 5th, except in extenuating circumstances such as death in the family, or a medical injury, serious illness or surgery not known about prior to registration.

Registered cast members will receive a full refund of tuition, minus a $75.00 processing fee, if they remove themselves from the cast at least 48 hours prior to the vocal audition video deadline, on January 26th by midnight.

Registered cast members will receive one-half refund of tuition, minus a $75.00 processing fee, if they remove themselves between January 27th and February 4th.

To request a cancellation prior to performance groups being posted, send an email to edmt@edmt.info.  Make sure to include performer’s name, parent’s name and phone number, and reason for canceling.

NO refunds of tuition will be given to performers removed from a group by EDMT staff for behavioral reasons.

Note: Performers and their parents are aware that rehearsals require the performer to have the ability to focus for two-and-a-half hours, with one break.