High School Musical Jr.  Auditions and Tech Application Packet

Dear JMS Families, Jefferson Middle School is proud to announce that the 2020 Spring Musical is…

This is an exciting opportunity for our students at JMS and we are looking forward to auditions, rehearsals, and of course--the performances! In this packet you will find information about the audition process, the rehearsal schedule, and how you can help to make this production possible. Please read through this packet carefully. Some details may have changed since last year. Auditions are open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at JMS. If your student is interested in auditioning for the musical they need to sign up for an audition time by the end of the day on Tuesday, February 18th. Auditions will be held on February 19th and 20th with callbacks on February 21st. Students MUST bring the completed audition form and conflict calendar with them to their audition. Students interested in applying for tech crew must fill out the Tech Application Packet and return their completed packet to Mr. Kimbrel by the end of the day on February 19th. Performances will be held at JMS on the following dates:

Thursday, April 30 (school performance and 7:00pm public performance)

Friday, May 1 (school performance and 7:00pm public performance) Saturday, May 2 (1:00pm public performance)

We are so thankful to have you as a part of our performing community at Jefferson! Sincerely, Shawn Kimbrel Illyanna Lopez Co-Director Co-Director Tech Director Choreographer kimbresh@u4sd.org lopezil@u4sd.org

Attendance and Behavior   Dismissal and Pickup We work hard to end on time. Please make sure you have your ride at Jefferson by 4:30 on each day you are called to rehearsal. If you are consistently unable to leave by 4:30pm, your family will be contacted and you may not be able to continue in the show. Conflict Calendar In the audition form (see page 9 of this packet), there is a calendar for you to list any and all previous conflicts you will have during our production time. Please list EVERYTHING--vacations, doctor appointments, religious commitments, Scholastic Bowl matches, piano lessons, sporting events, etc. Unexcused Absences You are allowed THREE unexcused absences that are not listed in the Conflict Calendar. Upon your fourth unexcused absence, your further participation may be reviewed. Tardies You are allowed up to FIVE tardies for any reason. This includes detentions and making up tests. At your sixth tardy, your further participation will be reviewed. If you come to rehearsal tardy, you MUST have a pass from a teacher. Behavior/Zero-Tolerance Policy Any behavior that violates the Student Code of Conduct, especially bullying, will result in appropriate consequences, including dismissal from the show. We reserve the right to dismiss a cast or crew member at any time for any rule violation. Eligibility We must adhere to the school’s policy on eligibility and grades. Please contact your grade level administrator or counselor to review these policies. We run eligibility weekly. School Attendance/Suspension/Social Probation If you are not in school due to sickness, suspension, or any other reason, OR you are on the social probation list, you may NOT attend rehearsals after school.

    

Frequently Asked Questions Is there a website for our show? YES! Visit jmsmusicals.weebly.com for audition materials, callback and cast lists, copies of any handout, rehearsal materials, photos, and more! When do rehearsals end? Rehearsals are from 2:45-4:15. At the end of each rehearsal, we ask students to stay to help clean up, so expect your student to exit rehearsal at 4:20. Please see the Attendance and Behavior page for more details. Where do I sign up to Audition? Sign up for an audition with Mr. Kimbrel or Ms. Lopez by the end of school on Tuesday, February 18th. What are callbacks? Callbacks are the directors’ way of hearing certain students and groups a second time. It does not necessarily reflect your role in the show--we just need to hear you again. If you are called back, your attendance is required. We post callback lists after each afternoon of auditions. Callbacks will occur from 2:45-4:45 on Friday, February 21st. When will the cast list be posted? The FINAL cast list will be posted at some point over the weekend of February 22nd. We guarantee it to be up by 10pm on Sunday, February 23th, which is the day before our first rehearsal. This list will include cast AND crew. When do rehearsals begin? Our first rehearsal is Monday, February 24th from 2:45-4:15. All cast AND crew are required to attend. If you do not attend, we will assume you do not want your role and it will be reassigned to another cast member. Who is cast? Due to cast requirements and time restraints, we may not be able to cast every student who auditions. We will also be unable to discuss specific reasons as to why your student is not cast in the show.

Audition Information   

Audition Dates : February 19 and 20 Callback Date: February 21 Cast and Crew List Posted : by 10pm on February 23 At your audition, you will be asked to sing, act, and dance. You will need to look through the materials and be prepared according to the following information. Dancing : You do not need to prepare anything for the dancing portion. We will start each audition day with a Dance Call from 2:45-3:15 in a large group. Please dress comfortably and be ready to move! Singing : You will be asked to sing two different songs at your audition. You have the sheet music at the back of this packet and and you can access recording of the music on the musical website: jmsmusicals.weebly.com. Everyone must learn “Auditions” and EITHER “Get’cha Head in the Game” or “Start of Something Something New.”

EVERYONE: Auditions, mm. 7-21 (as a person auditioning for the big production) MALE/LOW VOICES: Get’cha Head in the Game, mm. 11-16 (as Troy) FEMALE/HIGH VOICES: Start of Something New, mm. 17-24 (as Gabriella)

Acting : During your audition, you may be asked to read from the script. Familiarize yourself with the story/music prior to the audition, if you can. Watching a version of High School Musical Jr. on YouTube is a great place to start! In order to audition you must: ➔ Sign-up for an audition time by the end of the day on February 18th. ➔ Have the following items, COMPLETED AND SIGNED, at your audition:

❏ Parent Permission Slip ❏ Audition Form ❏ Conflict Calendar

➔ Meet in the MUSIC ROOM at 2:40 on the day of your audition. Other audition information: ➔ 6 students will audition at a time. The people in the same slot as you will be your partners. ➔ You only need to sign up for ONE slot on ONE day. ➔ If you are waiting to audition, you must stay in the designated space until your time. ➔ When you are done with your singing and acting audition, you MUST leave the building. ➔ Please check the call-back list. If you are called back and can’t attend, see Mr. Kimbrel or

Ms. Lopez.    

Rehearsal Information  First Rehearsal Monday, February 24 from 2:45-4:15 in the Music Room. This is for ALL CAST AND CREW. Rehearsal Schedule We will send out detailed rehearsal schedules at our first meeting. Any time or location changes will be in the rehearsal schedule. Times Weekday rehearsals are from 2:45-4:15 in the JMS Gym, unless otherwise noted. Clean up is from 4:15-4:20. Rehearsal Expectations Please bring the following items to EVERY rehearsal: ➔ Water Bottle ➔ Pencil ➔ Script (will be distributed at first rehearsal)

At the end of every rehearsal. EVERYONE helps clean up. This is anything from putting up chairs, putting away sound equipment, returning costumes and props, etc. Pickup Please make sure you are picked up by 4:30. We will ensure that students are dismissed from rehearsal by 4:20. Saturday Rehearsals: Mark your calendars NOW! Each of the following rehearsals are tentatively planned for ALL CAST AND CREW and are run from 9-3. Saturday, March 7 Saturday, March 28 Saturday, April 4 Saturday, April 18 Tech Rehearsals Beginning April 20th, Some rehearsals may run longer. This is due to the need to add technical elements, add costumes and props, and give notes. More information will be given as the show approaches. Where can I find all of the show information? Any information given to your student will also be posted on our website: jmsmusicals.weebly.com

   

IMportant Dates   

Tuesday, February 11 2:45-3:30, Informational Meeting, Music Room Wednesday, February 12 2:45-3:30, Informational Meeting, Music Room Wednesday, February 19 2:45-6:00, Auditions, Music Room Thursday, February 20 2:45-6:00, Auditions, Music Room

**the final callback list will be posted by 7:00am on February 20th via the musical website.

Friday, February 21 2:45-4:45, Callbacks, Music Room

**the final cast list will be posted by 10:00pm on Sunday, February 23 via the musical website. Tech Assignments will also be posted at this time.

Monday, February 24 2:45-4:15, First Rehearsal, MANDATORY for ALL Cast AND Crew February 24-April 30 Rehearsals

**Detailed rehearsal calendars will be provided on February 24. March 16-March 20 Spring Break, NO REHEARSALS Thursday, March 26 5:30-7:00, Robeson Arts and Culture night @ Robeson Elem.

**Details to follow. Saturday, March 7 9am-3pm SATURDAY REHEARSALS (Mandatory for ALL cast and Saturday, March 28 crew.) Please list conflicts on the audition conflict calendar. Saturday, April 4 Saturday, April 18

Thursday, April 30 School and Public Performance (7:00pm) Friday, May 1 School and Public Performance (7:00pm) Saturday, May 2 Public Performance (1:00pm)

Company Celebration after final performance at JMS. More details to come.

Audition Form  FOR STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR PERFORMING ROLES ONLY. DO NOT FILL OUT IF YOU ARE

APPLYING FOR TECH CREW. PLEASE PRINT NEATLY AND COMPLETE EACH SECTION.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Grade: ______________________________________ Age: ______________________________

Your Locker Number: __________________________ Team :_____________________________

Your E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________

Your Cell Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: _____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian E-mail: ___________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone: ____________________________________________________________

Height:____________________________________ Shoe Size:___________________________

Pants Size:_________________________________ Shirt Size:____________________________

Have you ever taken dance lessons? YES NO How many years?_______________________

If yes, what type of dance did you take? ________________________________________________

List any special talents you have: _____________________________________________________

Circle ALL the clubs/extracurricular activities you are involved in:

Track and Field JMS Strings JMS Bands Archery JMS Volleyball Science Olympiad Student Council Art Club JMS Intramurals Sports Team Music Lessons Scholastic Bowl Other:_____________________________________________________

 Please mark all that apply: _____I would like an individual singing role ______ I would like and ensemble singing role Do you have a gender preference for your role? (Circle all that apply)

MALE FEMALE TRANS/NON-BINARY NO PREFERENCE

Parent Permission Form  By signing below, you agree that: ➔ You have read the attendance and behavior policies. ➔ You have a plan for how your student will leave school following rehearsals (by 4:30 pm) ➔ You have filled out the conflict calendar to the best of your ability and knowledge ➔ You have completed the “How Can I Help?” section of this sheet

My student has permission to participate in the Jefferson Middle School production of High School Musical Jr. I understand that due to cast requirements and restraints, not every student who auditions will receive a role and specific reasons for this will not be discussed. The student agrees to be prepared for every rehearsal and to be a positive part of the rehearsal process. The student agrees to be respectful to themselves, their directors, and their production-mates. They have read this packet and agree to the information in it. ___________________________________________________ ___________________ Parent Signature Date ___________________________________________________ ___________________ Student Signature Date How can I (the parent/family) help? Without the support of every student and their family, a production like this is impossible. Please look below and check any way you might be able to support our show.

Ticket Sales - We are looking for parents to coordinate ticket sales at all three public performances.

Cast and Crew Party - Every year we have a party to celebrate the work we have done at the conclusion of our final show. We need someone to coordinate food, donations, set-up, and decorations. We also need people to help set-up, clean-up, and prep before hand.

Sewing/Costuming - If you are able to sew, hem, take in a piece of clothing, or something really elaborate, we would love to have your help with many of our sewing projects that come up during the show.

Financial Donation - The show we produce each year impacts our financial resources. Donations of all amounts can help us to offset our costs!

Other - Please let us know how you can help!

Name:____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________ Best time to call:___________________________________________________________________

Conflict Calendar  Please mark any dates Monday through Friday and Saturdays, where indicated, where you have a prior conflict.

Sunday   Monday   Tuesday   Wednesday   Thursday   Friday   Saturday  

FEBRUARY 23

24 First Rehearsal

25 26 27 28 29

MARCH 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 Rehearsal 9-3

8 9 10 11 12 P/T

Conferences

13 P/T

Conferences

14

15 16

Spring Break---

17

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19

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22 23 24 25 26 Robeson Arts

and Culture Night 5:30-7

27 28 Rehearsal 9-3

29 30 31 APRIL 1 2 3 4 Rehearsal 9-3

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Rehearsal 9-3

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 Tech Week

Begins

28 29 30 School Show

7p Performance

MAY 1 School Show

7p Performance

2

1p Performance

Tech Crew Application  FOR TECH CREW APPLICANTS ONLY. DO NOT FILL OUT IF YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR A

PERFORMING ROLE.

Please fill out this form and return to Mr. Kimbrel by Wednesday, February 19th. Remember that this

form serves as your audition, so fill it out neatly and completely. Please make sure you complete each

section.

Name:__________________________________________________________________________

Grade:______________________________________ Age:_______________________________

Your Locker Number:___________________ Team:_________________________________

Your E-mail:______________________________________________________________________

Your Cell Phone Number:___________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name:____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian E-mail:____________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Phone:____________________________________________________________

T-Shirt Size: _____________________________________________________________________

Adult Recommendation Choose one adult at JMS who would recommend you to be a part of this production. This adult (teacher, coach, administrator, hall monitor, secretary, etc.) should be someone who can speak about your work ethic and dedication as it relates to school-related activities.The adult you choose MUST sign this paper for you to be considered. Adult Name:______________________________________________________________________ Adult E-Mail: ______________________________ Position at JMS:__________________________ I, the adult listed above, recommend this student to be a member of the tech crew and agree to be contacted by Mr. Kimbrel or Ms. Lopez to answer questions related to this student’s ability to participate in the technical crew of this spring’s musical. Adult Signature:_________________________________________Date:______________________

Tech Crew Application (cont.) Please fill out this form and return to Mr. Kimbrel by Thursday, February 7th. Remember that this form

serves as your audition, so fill it out neatly and completely.

Your Full Name:__________________________________________Grade: 6th 7th 8th

Are you able to lift and move objects easily? YES NO

Have you ever used a sound board? YES NO

Have you ever used a light board? YES NO

Have you ever done Tech/Crew for a show before? YES NO

If yes, list what what shows you have done and what work you did (use another sheet of paper if

necessary): ______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Why are you interested in doing tech for the musical?

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

What traits do you have that make you a good candidate for tech crew?

___________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

I am interested in doing (Pick 5 and rate each, 1=Top Choice 5=Last Choice)

___Lighting ___Sound ___Backstage ___Costumes ___Props ___Set Building ___Set Painting ___Art/Design ___Set-up ___Ushering

___Other:__________________________________________________ Circle ALL the clubs/extracurricular activities you are involved in:

Track and Field JMS Strings JMS Bands Archery JMS Volleyball Science Olympiad Student Council Art Club JMS Intramurals Sports Team Music Lessons Scholastic Bowl Other:_____________________________________________________

 

Audition Sides  EVERYONE: Auditions, mm. 7-21 (as a person auditioning for the big productions)

MALE/LOW VOICES: Get’cha Head in the Game, mm. 11-16 (as Troy)

FEMALE/HIGH VOICES: Start of Something New, mm. 17-24 (as Gabriella)