Audition requirements

Dear Parents and Students,

         

          Thank you for signing up for our Fifth Grade Play! I know we are all excited for the upcoming weeks, but first things first: The Audition, on Friday you will receive an audition confirmation in your classroom mailbox. The audition will be held in the Library at 2:30 on the day you are scheduled. You will need to memorize one part from one scene of the show. Click Audition Scenes  to get a copy of the scenes. You may not use the script during the audition process as memorization is an important skill when performing. There is a list of roles at the bottom of this email if your child is unfamiliar with the show.

There will be at least 4 judges at the audition. The judges will be listening for each child's ability to memorize their lines, and speak clearly, loudly and with emotion.  The judges will all use a standard scoring rubric to rate the child on each of these qualities. These scores will be used to assign speaking roles. Every child will get either a speaking role or an ensemble role. 

Before attending your audition each child/parent must fill out an audition form. This form will give me an idea of your child's experience as well as their interest in the play. I am also looking for two or three parents to coordinate volunteers for the “behind the scenes” elements of the production. Parent coordinators will be responsible for organizing parent volunteers. I rely on parent volunteers to help with the backstage elements, such as programs and props, so that I can concentrate on working with the students.   It is very important that the parent coordinator job is filled to ensure the children have the best experience possible. We have performed this show before so much of the work will be replenishing and enhancing materials we already have. Please complete the volunteer section on the audition form.  

Thank you,    

Ms Moores

Principal Roles

Narrators (6)

Dorothy (will be double cast)

Toto (Non-speaking, but barks with inflection J)

Glinda the Good Witch

Scarecrow (will be double cast)

Tin Man

Lion

Gatekeeper

Wizard of Oz

Wicked Witch of the West

Supporting Roles

Munchkins (3)

Trees

Flying Monkeys (3)

Auntie Em

Uncle Henry

                                                     

Dear Parents and Students,

        I am pleased to announce that this year we will be putting on our ninth annual 5th grade play. We will be doing The Wizard of Oz, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. Auditions will be on November 9th and 10th this year in order to accommodate for my maternity leave this Winter. Rehearsals, however will not start until March. Students will rehearse after school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Parents will need to be able to transport their children home promptly at 3:30 pm. The number of participants will be limited to 50 students. Children are not cut based on ability, I will take the first 50 students who fill out their form. Anyone who auditions will get a role.

If your child is interested in participating in this production fill out the online permission form located there.  I will accept the first 50 responses. If your child plans to participate I must receive the form no later than Wednesday October 26th.

If you have any questions regarding auditioning, rehearsal requirements, or the online permission slip please feel free to contact me, Ms. Moores, at jmoores@westfordk12.us.

Additionally, please review the list below before committing to this experience. If your child is not available to attend during the dates below please do not sign up for the play.

November 9th and 10th: Auditions after school 2:30 – 3:30pm

March 8th - May 25th: Rehearsals Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30pm

May 30th - June 1st: Tech week (rehearsals go till 4:30pm)

June 2nd: School Performance for students (During the school day)

June 3rd: Saturday performances for parents

Sincerely,

Ms. Moores

Friday October 21st

Permission slips for the 5th grade play will go home on Friday October 21st. Permission slips are due by Wednesday October 26th. Auditions will be held on Wednesday November 9th and Thursday November 10th. Rehearsals will begin in March.