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Rehearsals begin September 21, 2016Performances November 12-14
About “Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids”Disney's Winnie The Pooh KIDS is a delightful new show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun.
Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit, and Owl but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship, and sharing snacks.
***Student actors currently in grades 3 through 5 are eligible to sign up for this exciting show!***
Rehearsals & Attendance ExpectationsRehearsals for Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS will begin on Monday, September 21 with a full-cast meeting and read-through. Regular rehearsals will generally be held on the following schedule.
Mondays from 5:00-6:30(ish)Tuesdays from 5:00-6:30(ish)Thursdays from 5:00-6:30(ish)
In an effort to be respectful of our actors’ time, we do not call every actor to every rehearsal. A schedule will be emailed to the cast each Sunday afternoon detailing the upcoming week’s rehearsal schedule.
We do expect our actors to be at every rehearsal for which they have been called, unless proper notification has been given to the director prior to the weekly schedule being completed and posted. While we recognize that emergency conflicts do arise, the directing team reserves the right to deal with situations appropriately if attendance becomes a major issue.
All regular rehearsals will be held at Blue Water’s studio in the lower level of the Wayzata Home Center (1250 East Wayzata Boulevard).
Dress/Tech Rehearsals & PerformancesWe will have three slightly longer dress/tech rehearsals and four performances, at which attendance is mandatory. It is expected that all cast members will clear their schedules for these dates and times. The only acceptable conflicts on these nights are those that the directors are told about on your audition forms.
Monday, November 9 from 5:00-7:00 (dress/tech rehearsal)Tuesday, November 10 from 5:00-7:00 (dress/tech rehearsal)Wednesday, November 11 from 5:00-7:00 (dress/tech rehearsal)Thursday, November 12 from 5:30-8:30 (performance @ 7:00pm)Friday, November 13 from 5:30-8:30 (performance @ 7:00pm)Saturday, November 14 from 1:30-8:00 (performance @ 3:00 & 6:00)
Dress/Tech Rehearsals & Performances will take place in our studio at Blue Water.
Registration FeeThe fee for a student actor to take part in Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS is $325 (please make checks out to Blue
Water Theatre Company). This helps cover our show licensing, rehearsal studio rent, set/prop/costume needs, insurance, and staffing.
The registration fee is due with your registration paperwork, unless special arrangements have been made with us in advance. Refunds are not available. If a student drops out of the production, the registration fee will be considered a donation to Blue Water Theatre Company.
A limited amount of financial assistance is available, provided a family can demonstrate reasonable need. If you would like more information, please contact Charlie Leonard ([email protected]).
Registration & CastingRegistration for Blue Water Theatre Company’s production of Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids is currently open to all actors who are currently students in grades three through five (2015-2016 school year).
To register, please do the following two things:
(1) To reserve your spot, please email Charlie Leonard your student’s name, grade, parent/guardian names, and contact info (email, phone, etc). Mr. Leonard’s email is:
(2) Fill out the “Actor Information Sheet” and “Rehearsal Conflict Sheet” found at the end of this packet, and either bring them with you to the first rehearsal (on Monday, September 21) or mail them (along with your $325 registration fee) to:
Blue Water Theatre CompanyP.O. Box 662Wayzata, MN 55391
If you chose to mail the paperwork, please make sure that we receive it by September 21.
Note: We are limiting this show to no more than 25 kids, first-come/first-served. We will cast specific roles within that group of 25 during the first few rehearsals.
QuestionsIf you have any questions about Blue Water Theatre Company's production of Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS, or if you have any questions about Blue Water in general, please contact:
Charlie LeonardExecutive & Artistic [email protected](952) 855-9147
ACTOR INFORMATION SHEET
Name ______________________________________________ Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) ___/___/___
Grade (2015-2016 school year) _____ School___________________________________________________
Street Address ____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ___________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone ________________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________________
Student’s Email Address ___________________________________________________________________
In the space below, please describe your past performing experience (theatre, music, dance, etc). Use the back of this sheet if necessary:
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PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:
I have read through the entire Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS production packet, and am fully aware of all that the production entails (registration, rehearsal schedule, performance dates, registration fee, deadlines, etc). I have also proofread my student's conflict sheet to make sure everything is included. My son/daughter has my permission to take part in this production. In addition, I grant permission to Blue Water to use rehearsal/production photos that may include my son/daughter in any online and print marketing, including press coverage of the production.
______________________________________________________ (parent signature) _____________ (date)
_____________________________________ (print parent/guardian name) _________________ (phone)
Parent/Guardian Email Address ____________________________________________________________
In what areas can we contact you to help with volunteering?
_____ Costumes (organizing, sewing, etc) _____ Set Building/Painting
REHEARSAL CONFLICT SHEET
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
Please list all known rehearsal conflicts clearly on the lines below. Include any event (school, personal, religious, or otherwise) that would keep you from attending the scheduled rehearsal on any given day.
Monday, September 21 from 5:00-6:30(ish)____________________________________________________Tuesday, September 22 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_____________________________________________________Thursday, September 23 from 5:00-6:30(ish)___________________________________________________
Monday, September 28 from 5:00-6:30(ish)____________________________________________________Tuesday, September 29 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_____________________________________________________Thursday, October 1 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________
Monday, October 5 from 5:00-6:30(ish)________________________________________________________Tuesday, October 6 from 5:00-6:30(ish)________________________________________________________Thursday, October 8 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________
Monday, October 12 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________Tuesday, October 13 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________Thursday, October 15 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________NO REHEARSAL … MEA BREAK
Monday, October 19 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________Tuesday, October 20 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________Thursday, October 22 from 5:00-6:30(ish)______________________________________________________
Monday, October 26 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________Tuesday, October 27 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_______________________________________________________Thursday, October 29 from 5:00-6:30(ish)______________________________________________________
Monday, November 2 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_____________________________________________________Tuesday, November 3 from 5:00-6:30(ish)_____________________________________________________Thursday, November 5 from 5:00-6:30(ish)____________________________________________________
Production Week:Monday, November 9 from 5:00-7:00_______________DRESS/TECH REHEARSAL … NO ABSENCESTuesday, November 10 from 5:00-7:00______________DRESS/TECH REHEARSAL … NO ABSENCESWednesday, November 11 from 5:00-7:00___________DRESS/TECH REHEARSAL … NO ABSENCESThursday, November 12 from 5:30-8:30__________________________________PERFORMANCE @ 7:00Friday, November 13 from 5:30-8:30____________________________________PERFORMANCE @ 7:00Saturday, November 14 from 1:30-8:00________________________PERFORMANCES @ 3:00 AND 6:00