CAST OF CHARACTERS

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Due to a shorter schedule for this show, communicate a necessary absence with the Director for approval.
• Attendance is necessary for the success of this production.
• No absences during Mandatory Rehearsals, Tech Rehearsals or Shows (January 26th – February 15th).

REGISTRATION
Online registration begins Sunday, October 12th, at 7:00pm on this webpage and closes on Thursday, November 6th at 8:00pm. The credit card in your account will be charged for show related expenses if necessary.

• A dance audition video will be emailed to you after you register to learn and practice for auditions.
• Those who are not cast will receive an automatic full refund of the costume fee paid during registration.
• There is only one cast.
• Please review the calendar thoroughly.

AUDITIONS
Saturday, November 8th, from 11:00am-3:00pm at EDMT Performing Arts Center.

• Only accepting digital music for this vocal audition (no piano accompanist available).  We will send an email after registration with instructions on how to submit music electronically for auditions.
• Auditionees will be seated by number in a row of 10 chairs in the audition room. Family members are invited to watch. When your number is called, you will come forward, introduce yourself and your song, and then sing for up to one minute.
• Next, 20 auditionees will perform the dance audition for the staff in groups of five. Some groups of auditionees will sing first and dance second, and others will dance first and sing second.
• Finally, the Artistic Staff will announce the audition numbers of those who are being called back. Those called back will proceed immediately to the “Callback Table” to pick up any songs/scripts needed in preparation for the callback auditions on Sunday.
• Note: The door will be closed during each group’s auditions. No entering or exiting the room during that time.

CALLBACKS
Sunday, November 9th, from 4:00-7:00pm at EDMT Performing Arts Center. Those called back will be asked to read lines from the script and sing the song(s) they were given at the “Callback Table” at auditions.

CAST LIST
The cast list will be posted on the EDMT website on Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00pm.

PUBLICITY APPEARANCES
Cast members obtaining lead roles are expected to make themselves available for publicity events such as television appearances and newspaper interviews.

Auditions and Rehearsals will take place at EDMT Performing Arts Center, 4949 Windplay Drive, in El Dorado Hills, CA.

COST
No Performer Fee

Additional expenses may include the purchase of personal items such as shoes, changing garments, or makeup; and those which are completely optional, such as, a cast photo, souvenir mug or ornament, T-shirt, etc…

*All credit card payments will incur a convenience fee. To avoid this fee, in the PAYMENT WINDOW select the PAY LATER option to pay by cash or check in person either before or on audition day.

REHEARSALS

• Saturday, November 15th, from 10:00am-3:00pm is the first rehearsal.
• Most of the rehearsals are on Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday from 10:00am-3:00pm. Not all cast members are called for each rehearsal. See the weekly newsletter for the call list.
• Please review the calendar thoroughly.

Note: Only cast members and staff may be on site while rehearsals are in progress.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• Due to a shorter schedule for this show, communicate a necessary absence with the Director for approval.
• Attendance is necessary for the success of this production.
• No absences during Mandatory Rehearsals, Tech Rehearsals or Shows (January 26th – February 15th).

Rehearsals will take place at EDMT Performing Arts Center, 4949 Windplay Drive, in El Dorado Hills, CA.

VOLUNTEER HOURS
While no mandatory volunteer hours are required for this production, various activities will come up and volunteers will be needed. An email will be sent when volunteer opportunities are requested. We would really appriate your help or the help of a family member or friend.

PERFORMER RULES OF CONDUCT

• 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, and wearing clean footwear.
• We expect that everyone 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 rehearsals/shows. Items left behind will be purged once a month.
• There is 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.