Parent Packet for GIANTS IN THE SKY

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1 Parent Packet for GIANTS IN THE SKY Welcome to WIS Show Stopper s 2018 production of GIANTS IN THE SKY! This will be a full scale musical theater production with acting, singing and dancing. Giants in the Sky is a magical story that explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked up beanstalk and embarks on an adventure down below! AUDITIONS: Full participation is necessary for a production. If your child can t commit to this schedule, please do not allow them to audition. Students may audition for Lead Roles or Ensemble Auditions for lead roles will be on Thursday January 4th All other cast members will audition on Friday, January 5th Sign ups for auditions will be in the main office. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT SIGNS UP FOR A TIME. Students must bring a signed permission slip to auditions to be considered for this production (see attached) Costume, t-shirt, and cast party fee of $40.00 should be turned into the main office when your student signs up for auditions December 20th - January 4th. You may NOT audition without a permission slip. Please review the cast roles to help your child determine which (if any) role they would like to audition for. Students need to indicate on their audition form whether they are auditioning for a Lead Role or Ensemble. Ensemble Auditions: Sing Happy Birthday or any song from the show ALL Lead Roles: Sing a song that features your student s voice. This is a school production and every student that auditions will be part of the production.

2 REHEARSALS : If your child cannot commit to this schedule, please do not allow them to audition. ALL rehearsals are mandatory and run Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:30-5:30 p.m., unless otherwise specified. Please bring a ½ 3- ring binder for scripts & proper shoes to move/dance (no Uggs/ boots). Please make sure to provide your address on the form as all communications will be done through . You should receive a test at the beginning of January. Please reply. We will collect a $25 costume/set fee and Cast party/t shirt $15 fee all at once. A check for $40 should be made out to WIS ShowStoppers and brought to Main Office by January 15th. 8 Week Schedule: January 4 th to March 2 nd Auditions: Thursday, January 4 th and Friday, January 5 th First is currently Monday, January 8 th with Parent Meeting at 5:00 pm Thursday January 11th music rehearsal Friday January 12th will be the first read through * on Tuesday, January 9 th or 10th (Chorus Dress for Chorus concert on 10 th ) school: January 15 th, February 15 th, 16 th and 19 th. Dress and Cast Pizza Party: Friday, March 2 nd Show dates: Saturday, March 3 rd at 4:00 and Sunday, March 4 th at 2:00 Please review these guidelines and important information with your child. All children are to be ready and on time to every rehearsal. If your child will be absent please wisproducer1@gmail.com to REPORT THEIR ABSENCE. Please note: more than 2 unexcused absences will result in exclusion from the performance. Children may bring a NUT FREE snack and drink to each rehearsal. Children are expected to keep the Cafetorium and stage area clean at ALL TIMES. All information, including updated schedules, will be ed to you and posted on the Show Stoppers web page off of the WIS webpage. Please don t call the front office with questions. The week of February 26th - March 2nd is TECH WEEK. All students are required to be at rehearsals every day after school - no exceptions. Parents: There will be a parent meeting on Monday, January 8th at 5:00 pm. It will be a good time to SIGN UP to chair a committee or work on a committee. Committees are: Costumes, Scenery/Props,Hair/Makeup, Tickets, Dressing, Room Monitors, Photo/DVD Sales, Refreshment Table or The Cast Pizza Party. Thank you in advance for helping to make this show a success.

3 Leads and Storyline This magical story explores the world of Giants who live above the clouds. Ever since they left Earth a long time ago, the Giants have made a life up above where their job is to keep the sky beautiful. They polish the stars, poke the clouds to let it rain and paint the sunsets. But there is one curious Giant who wonders what life is like on Earth, so she steals a key to the locked up beanstalk and embarks on an adventure down below! Please be familiar with all the sides provided. We will be mixing and matching scene partners. Pay attention to all the different character qualities. ELDERS Audition scene: 1 In the Clouds pages 4-6 FINN is the oldest and wisest Elder. MEL is the shiest Elder VIN is the pragmatic Elder. OLIN is a cloud loving Elder. SYE is the inspirational Elder. ELDERS ENSEMBLE participates in all Elder songs and dances STUDENTS Audition Scene # 6 On Earth Field pages HEESHEE is a student that s equal parts curiosity and enthusiasm. BERT is best friends with HEESHEE. Book smart, cautious ERNST is tired of everyone catering to HEESEE. GENE is tired of everyone catering to HEESEE. - blunt and bold BEV is critical STUDENTS ENSEMBLE participates in all STUDENT songs and dances HOOLIGANS Audition Scene # 9 In the Clouds pages skip over any/all music ABE is a clever hooligan. JORDAN is a clumsy hooligan. PHLEM is a persuasive hooligan. IKE is a persuasive hooligan. JED is a nervous hooligan ALLIE is a problem solving hooligan HOOLIGANS ENSEMBLE participates in all the HOOLIGANS scenes and songs GAMERS Audition Scene # 7 On Earth Troll Cave pages skip over all music. YORG is leader of the Gamers. QUALE is a fun gamer. CAL is a organized gamer. SVEN is a tech support gamer. PAT is a fanatic gamer. ZEEK is a content junkie gamer GAMERS ENSEMBLE participates in all the GAMERS scenes and songs

4 January Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Auditions for Leads 5 Audition for ensemble First rehearsal 3:30-5:30 Parent Meeting 5:00 9 / Chorus Dress First full music 12 First full read through School/

5 February/March Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday School/ 16 School/ School/ Tech Week :30-5: Dress & Cast Party 3 Performance 4:00 4 Performance 2:00

6 Permission Slip You will not be able to participate without this signed permission slip. Please fill out this form completely as all of the information is necessary for every student. Student Name Classroom Teacher Height Shirt Size Pant Size Dress Size Shoe Size COMMITTEE SIGN UP (every family MUST check at least one) Costumes Hair/Make Up Scenery/Props Tickets Photo/DVD Sales Refreshment Table Cast Pizza Party Dressing Room Monitors I am interested in CHAIRING a committee (yes or no) I have reviewed the requirements for participation and give permission for my child to participate in the school musical. I have handed in a $40 check towards costumes, t-shirts, and the cast party to the main office. will audition for ENSEMBLE OR Lead role: (Student Name) Parent/Guardian Signature Print Parent/Guardian Name (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY you should receive a test by January 8th) Best Phone Number

7 Student Information Form: (Please fill this out and return it with your permission slip the day of auditions) Performance Experience Please tell us about yourself. If you have no experience in the following categories, that's okay!! Singing: (# of years? currently? voice part? ) Dance: (# of years and type? currently?) Acting: (# of years? Currently?) Shows: (title and part you played) Anything else you d like us to know about you?

8 Contact Information I m very excited to be producing the ShowStopper s musical and I m thrilled to work with our director Jodi Stevens Bryce! The Show Stopper s musical is always a great experience for the kids, and I m confident that this year s show is going to be terrific. If you have questions or comments about any aspects of the show, please contact me. We look forward to working with you during this eventful and fun production! Jillian Churchill wisproducer1@gmail.com ( ) (text for quick questions)