Wizard of Oz, Young Performers’ Edition!

1 1 Musical Packet for: 3 rd- 6 th Grade Wizard of Oz, Young Performers Edition! Brookside Elementary s Spring Musical! Process DandylyonDramaisaneducationallybasedprog ramthatbelievesinincludingeverychild. Overthenext8weekswe lllearnhowtoaudition,rehearse, ll exploreawell-lovedstory,WizardofOz!We lllearnbasicacting,performanceetiquettei na lltopitoffwithprops,costumes,lights,and sound. Parent Involvement and Mandatory Parent Meeting Thisproductionreliesonatleastoneparentof everyactortovolunteerinsomeway.

2 Onviaanonlinesign-up. OneparentofeachstudentmustattendtheParen tMeetingon :Thisisa dayandtheweekofTeacher Conferences. 2 Auditions astheyauditionandit auditionsunlessotherwisenotedontheirconf lictcalendar .OnMonday,March19th,we llplay lotsofdramagamestogettoknoweachotherandt heshowandlearnhowtoputourbestfoot forward. On Tuesday,March20th studentsshouldcomepreparedwitha memorized monologue thatisnolongerthan1-minuteinlength(examp lesareprovidedinthispacket,more are available online at the Dandylyon Drama website).

3 Dandylyon Drama does everything possible to help students feel comfortable and ready to share their monologue. Auditions are closed to other students and parents in order to put the least amount of pressure on the students (however a PTA chaperone is always present.) On Wednesday, March 21st, students will learn music and sing solos in a group setting. By Thursday s practice, most if not all students will be done auditioning and the Director will be guiding kids through the story of the show, how they will learn their part, and be issued a script.

4 Rehearsals Rehearsals will take place at Brookside Elementary in CAFETERIA/MUSIC ROOM . Each student is required to have a pencil, a snack , a water bottle, a book/something to keep them busy during down time. A great attitude is required every day of rehearsal. Please wear comfortable and appropriate clothing; no short skirts, flip flops, high-heeled shoes, tight pants, snow boots, etc. Conflicts and Mandatory Dates Please fill out the Conflict Calendar completely with anything that might conflict with rehearsals. We do our best to schedule your student for days that they are available.

5 Your conflicts don t negatively affect casting so please give us all the information you have and let us know when you might be expecting a sport schedule to come in. Actors will be called 2 to 3 times a week on average. Students interested in participating should at least be available 2 days a week and for all mandatory rehearsals. In order to participate in the Musical, your students must be available to attend rehearsal on the mandatory dates so please make arrangements now. (See attached calendar.) Communications The Brookside Musical Producers will communicate with you via email from and via an online newsletter.

6 Please make sure that you provide your primary email address and any secondary email addresses of parents or guardians or caregivers that requires this information. Regarding any emergencies, the primary contact will always be contacted first. Feel free to contact the Brookside Producers at regarding any questions or concerns regarding child absence/early or late arrivals, volunteer job or chaperone shifts, issues with lost script, or alternate plans for pick up of your child. All questions regarding the performance itself, such as casting, questions about script/lines, or song or choreography, must be directed to Melani Lyons at.

7 THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE BROOKSIDE PTA. 3 Dandylyon Drama & Brookside PTA Policies 2018-2019 Tuition & Refunds Refunds for tuition cannot be given after a child starts this Musical Program. Scholarships Forthosewhoarehavingfinancialhardship, , pleasemakesuretochecktheboxthatsays, Ineedascholarshipformychild sparticipation, please contact me. Drop Off and Pick Up child will be late to rehearsal or if you need to pick your child up early. promptly at the end of rehearsal and be signed out by an approved parent or guardian.

8 Special Needs DandylyonDramaInstructorsareabletocreate waysforchildrenwithmildtomoderatedisabil ities ,disabilitiesandanyphysical,emotionalor behavioralchallengesyourchildmayhaveandd iscussthemwithyourchild sInstructorpriortothe s sConfidentiality Policy, so your privacy will be protected. Absence and Illness Producers of this production if your student will be absent by email. If your child is ill, contagious and/or running a fever, please DO NOT bring him/her to class.

9 Dandylyon Drama Instructors cannot dispense medication to your child. Ifyourchildhasaconditionthatnecessitates carryingand/orself-administeringmedicati on duringclasstime,pleaseshareallpertinenti nformationwiththeInstructorpriortothefir stday of class. 4 Class Observation During the course of this program, all Musical rehearsals will be closed. We have found that students often participate more freely in class activities without parent observation. The Dandylyon Drama Directors or PTA Producers may ask you to wait in the lobby/outside of the Cafeteria or other assigned rehearsals space if you prefer to stay on site during Rehearsals.

10 Parents are allowed to observe and may be asked to assist in class from time to time in certain classes if they are scheduled as a Chaperone for that particular day. Please do not bring other children with you if you are observing or chaperoning class. Code of Conduct eachstudenthasthefreedomtogrow,bothasape rformerandasanindividual,wedonottolerate the following: Fighting with another student, staff, volunteer or parent Destruction or theft of Dandylyon Drama or school property or materials Disrespect towards oneself or others Use of inappropriate language and/or innuendo Racial or sexual harassment (including inappropriate physical contact) Student Responsibilities and Expectations (Parents are expected to read and enforce these policies with their children) Plan Ahead: Arrive on time with required materials and completed work.