The items listed below are the forms and materials we expect to be turnedin

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1 FAITH WEST ACADEMY FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT PRESENTS AUDITION PACKET The items listed below are the forms and materials we expect to be turnedin before the audition. You will not be able to audition if you do not have everything listed below. Please paperclip all items together (preferably in this order) or put them in an envelope. Thank you! Check for Participation Fee o $50 for the first student in a family o $20 for second student o Please turn in check made payable to Faith West Academy with audition forms. Audition Form and a Picture of Yourself (that we can keep) Headshot and Resume (Optional) Family Participation Contract Conflict Calendar Emergency Contact Information Other items in this packet: Roles in The Importance of Being Earnest and Grover Audition Timeline Please prepare/bring the items listed below for your audition. A One-Minute Monologue. Cold Reading from Script

2 Drama Department FAMILY PARTICIPATION CONTRACT Please read this contract very carefully! There is a lot that goes into putting on a play of this magnitude. We need everyone to be on the same page. Between: Mr. Barrett (the Director) the One Act Cast (the students) and (PRINT STUDENT S NAME) and (PRINT PARENT S NAME) STUDENT PORTION: (please initial after each line) I understand that by participating in Faith West Academy s One Act productions, I am taking on a significant time commitment from now until the middle of November. If I choose to drop out of this cast, my participation fee will not be returned. We will be using the FWA database for all communication to actors and parents for this show. Students will receive communication at their address. I will commit to cooperating with Mr. Barrett during rehearsals so that our time will be used wisely. I will encourage other cast members with positive words to them and about them. It is crucial that I come to the rehearsals to practice for my part. A missed rehearsal can and will result in the loss of stage time. Rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 2:45-5:00 pm. Not every student will need to come each time; he or she will only be called when necessary. Late night rehearsals after school until 7:00 p.m. occur during the final week before the performances. All rehearsals are held at FWA including the final tech week rehearsals and performances. A more detailed schedule will be provided once the show is cast. I will make rehearsals a priority and will be at all tech week rehearsals starting October 22 nd and all performances on October 28 th & 29 th. No calendar conflicts after October 9 th. Drama is not an excuse to not do my homework. My rehearsal and stage time may be reduced if my grades drop significantly. If I am put on Academic Probation during the production process, I may be pulled from the production. o o I may be dismissed from the production if: I have disruptive or unkind behavior to other students or adults. I have 2 unexcused absences from rehearsals. (i.e. I don t show up to rehearsal and do not give prior notice.) ALL absences must be IN WRITING. Mr. Barrett at dbarrett@faithwest.org. If ill, I ll call Mr. Barrett s cell ASAP.

3 PARENT PORTION: (please initial after each line) We need a great deal of help in order to make this major production run smoothly. Parents may be asked to help with many aspects of the production before, during, and after the shows. I agree to help whenever possible. We will be using the FWA database for all communication to actors and parents for this show. Parents will be ed at the address currently provided to FWA. I agree to check my regularly for any show s. SIGNATURE OF STUDENT SIGNATURE OF PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN

4 Audition Form Please print clearly or type. Name: (First) (MI) (Last) Student Parents Student Performer s Age: Grade: Height: Male Female I am interested in auditioning for the following roles: 1) 2) 3) I will accept any role* (circle one): YES NO * Please understand that by circling no you are not guaranteed a place in the cast. If you are not cast, your participation fee will be returned to you. If you drop out after the show has been cast, your participation fee will not be returned to you and you cannot audition for next production. Audition Questions: (circle one answer to each question) How many lines to do you think you can handle? If not cast, would you help with lights/sound? Yes No If not cast, would you help with sets? Yes No If not cast, would you help with costume/props? Yes No Are you afraid of heights? Yes No (Be honest please!) We will take these measurements at auditions. Please leave this blank. Height: Waist: Chest: Hips: Shoe Size: PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: Please use the back of this page to list all relevant or interesting performance experience or special talents (i.e. gymnastics, musical instruments, silly human tricks, etc ). You may attach a resume instead.

5 Character Descriptions Roles for Men John Jack Worthing Algernon Moncrieff Merriman Roles for Women Lady Bracknell Gwendolyn Fairfax Cecily Cardew Miss Prism Character Descriptions Roles for Men Husband Roles for Women Wife Roles for Either Jess Gibb Landlord Postal Worker

6 Auditions Open to all 9 th 12 th grade students September 8, :30 pm to 5:00 pm In Theater Room Please prepare the following: Cold Reading from script. (see Sides on FWA Website) A One-Minute Monologue memorized. (If you need help finding a monologue, please contact Mr. Barrett, dbarrett@faithwest.org ) Table Reading September 12, :45 to 5:00 pm Rehearsals Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm Performances October 28 & 29 at 7:00 pm October 29 at 2:00 pm

7 FAITH WEST ACADEMY Drama Department EMERGENCY FORM (PLEASE PRINT NEATLY AND USE BLUE/BLACK INK) Student's Name: Address: Home Phone: Number where parents can be reached, if not at home: Mother: Cell Phone: ( ) Father: Cell Phone: ( ) Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone: ( ) Student's known allergies to Medicines: Date of last tetanus shot: Is your child presently taking medications? If so, please list: Please explain any further medical allergies, issues or needs: Doctor's name: Phone: ( ) Medical Insurance Co.: Policy #: Insurance Phone: ( ) My student has my permission to participate in rehearsals and performances. In the event I can't be reached in an emergency, I hereby grant my permission to the physician or dentist selected by the Drama Department to provide any medical or surgical attention for my child as deemed necessary. I hereby release and hold harmless Faith West Academy and designated group leaders from all liability, and for all actions or claims that I or my child may now or hereafter have for damage or injury to my child or his/her property. Parent Signature: Date:

8 One Acts Conflict Calendar Rehearsal Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 2:45 until 5:00 p.m. You will not be asked to attend every rehearsal. Your availability is considered during the audition process. Rehearsals during TECH Week may go later into the evening. Date Time Conflict 09/08/2016 2:45-5:00 09/12/2016 2:45-5:00 09/13/2016 2:45-5:00 09/15/2016 2:45-5:00 09/16/2016 2:45-5:00 09/19/2016 2:45-5:00 09/20/2016 2:45-5:00 09/22/2016 2:45-5:00 09/23/2016 2:45-5:00 09/26/2016 2:45-5:00 09/27/2016 2:45-5:00 09/29/2016 2:45-5:00 09/30/2016 2:45-5:00 10/03/2016 2:30-6:00 10/04/2016 2:45-5:00 10/06/2016 2:45-5:00 10/07/2016 2:45-5:00 10/10/2016 2:45-5:00 10/11/2016 2:45-5:00 10/13/2016 2:45-5:00 10/14/2016 2:45-5:00 10/17/2016 2:45-5:00 10/18/2016 2:45-5:00 10/20/2016 2:45-5:00 10/21/2016 2:45-5:00 10/22/2016 9:00-6:00 10/25/2016 2:45-7:00 10/26/2016 2:45-7:00 10/27/2016 2:45-7:00 10/28/2016 5:30 Call / 7:00 Performance 10/29/2016 1:00 Call / 2:00 Performance 10/29/2016 6:00 Call / 7:00 Performance Instructions: Please mark your conflicts on the calendar above. An X indicates that you are not available at all on that rehearsal day. If you are only available for a window of time on a particular day, please indicate the hours that you ARE available. Leaving the space blank means that you are available to rehearse that day. The shaded boxes indicate that we will not have rehearsal that day. You do not need to mark these boxes. I have listed every known conflict during the rehearsal period, including doctor s appointments, church retreats, school obligations, dance classes, voice lessons, etc... I understand that any absences from a scheduled rehearsal, including the ones I have listed above, can result in my exclusion from portions of the show. I understand this is not a punishment, but in order to prepare our show by opening night, every rehearsal is very important and there isn t time to save a spot. Performer s Signature Parent/Guardian Signature