2016-2017 Musical Information (Auditions, FAQs)

Holy Cross 2016-2017 Musical – Alice in Wonderland, JR

Performances:                        April 6-9^th

Audition sign-ups:                 Posted Wed, Jan 4^th by the office

Auditions:                               Saturday, Jan 7^th

K-4:  10am – 12pm  5-8^th:  1-3pm

Callbacks:                               Sunday, Jan 8^th 4-6pm (if needed)

Rehearsals:                             Tue/Wed/Thu 6:30-8:30pm

Beginning Tue, Jan 10^th

Participation fee:                   $50 first participant/$20 each additional

Pre-Audition Parent Meeting for New Participating Families

Wed, Dec 14^th @ 7pm HC Library

Everyone who auditions will receive a role. In order to participate, you must audition.

Other school productions of Alice in Wonderland, Jr can be found on YouTube.com.  By watching a performance, students can get a sense of the musical and the different parts.

You may contact the producers with questions at hcmusical@gmail.com or attend the pre-audition parent meeting geared toward new participating families on Wednesday, December 14^th at 7pm in the Holy Cross Library.

Check out our blog for HC Musical information such as character listing, student rehearsal CD and a recap of this email:  hcalice.blogspot.com

Audition Requirements

K-- 2^nd grade:     will sing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star to provided piano accompaniment.

3^rd – 4^th grade:  may sing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star or follow 5-8^th grade audition requirements. 

5^th--8^th grade:     Sing 16-32 bars (approx. 1 min) of a Disney or Broadway song.  Musical accompaniment is required – can bring in sheet music, a CD or audible iPod recording.  Mrs. Woolwine will be providing piano accompaniment.  It is recommended that if you will be using sheet music to submit a copy to Mrs. Woolwine before Christmas break.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are rehearsals?

Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm starting on Tuesday, January 10th.  Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal.  A complete rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.

When will the younger kids rehearse?

K-4 will not be required every rehearsal. They will be dismissed at 7:30 on the nights they rehearse (until Tech and Performance Weeks).

Will the show be double-cast?

K-4 will be double-cast if possible (two performances of the four) depending on roles and the number that audition. The lead roles will not be double-cast.

What if I’m playing Sports/other extracurriculars?

Conflicts with sports and other extracurricular activities should be reviewed before auditions and prior to accepting a role. Known conflicts should be noted on the audition form.  Excessive conflicts may affect the role offered.  Generally, lead roles will not be compatible with starting athletes. However, some accommodations will be made to include as many students in the musical as want to participate.

What is the absence policy this year?

Attendance policy will be a three (3) absence limit.  As rehearsals progress, accommodations may be possible on a case by case basis.  Attendance is mandatory for tech week and performances.