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For information on auditions and being IN the show, see the FAQ section below,
which includes a Character List and a Tentative Rehearsal Schedule...

Palo Alto Children’s Theatre
Presents

A Doctor in Spite of Himself

By Moliere
Adapted by Aurand Harris

An Outreach Production in Cooperation with Jordan Middle School

Sganarelle, a shiftless woodcutter, quarrels with his wife, Martine, who vows to get even with him. Her chance comes when she meets two servants in search of a doctor to cure their master's daughter, and Martine recommends her husband as a doctor who can perform miracles. The two men hail Sganarelle as a great doctor and force him into becoming a doctor in spite of himself. When Sganarelle is able to unite the master’s daughter with her own true love, she is miraculously cured -- and Doctor Sganarelle is richly rewarded.

This sharpened version of a charming French classic is a fun romp for all!

An Outreach production performed by Jordan Middle School students at the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre,
1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301. Co-sponsored by the Jordan Middle School PTA.

Performances:
Thu May 8 at 7:30pm
Fri May 9 at 4:30 & 7:30pm
Sat May 10 at 2:30pm

Tickets: $8 Adult, $4 Child
Box Office: (650) 463-4970, Tue-Sat, 1:30-6:00pm



Palo Alto Children’s Theatre
1305 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 463-4930
Tue-Sat, 9:30am-6:30pm

FAQ section: 
*****FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT 
              PARTICIPATING IN THE SHOW:***********

PARENTS BE SURE TO COMPLETE AND TURN IN THE PARENT CONSENT FORM AND CONFLICT CALENDAR ATTACHED HERE: THESE MUST BE TURNED IN BY THE END OF AUDITIONS ON FRIDAY, DEC. 7th IN ORDER TO BE CAST.

Parent Consent Form Conflict Calendar Sample Audition Form

Note: The Conflict Calendar also provides a Tentative Rehearsal Schedule.

Here are answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about this show:
When does it happen?
Auditions are on Dec. 5th & 6th, after-school in the Cafetorium-Theatre. Callbacks on Dec. 7th. Performances are Feb. 28, 29, & Mar. 1.

When are rehearsals/performances?
Basically four-five afternoons a week, depending on what role you’re cast in, from 3:15-5:30, until the show opens.  There will also be work days (optional for cast members) on 2 Saturdays in February, and a special rehearsal in the afternoon on the Sunday before opening.  Cast and crew spend more time in rehearsal during the last 2 weeks, and everyone stays after the final performance to help strike the set and celebrate at the cast party.

Who can tryout?
Anyone who is a Jordan student!  All grades are welcome, all students are encouraged, all ethnicities, all types-- whether or not you have ever taken any drama or ever been in a show before. This is a smaller cast show than the musical, however-- so not everyone who auditions will be cast... 

Can I just be crew?
Yes!  Committed crew people are always needed, including Stage Manager, Assistant Director, Light crew, Props Masters, Sound crew, Costume crew, Makeup crew, Set crew, painters, and more.  Even if you’ve never done any backstage work before, come sign up at one of the audition days and I will contact you.  Crew generally meets once a week until closer to show time. Crew also come as they can on the three Saturday work days and the one Sunday rehearsal.

Does it cost anything to be in the show?
No fees-- cast members may be asked to purchase something having to do with costume or prop needs, but that cost is usually minimal, and should not keep anyone from getting involved.  If you have any questions about this, come see me.

Do I have to sing or dance?
Not necessarily-- this is a play, but there is some music and dancing in it-- there's a role for a Choreographer, too. Other than her, no one needs to be great at dancing... :-) Everyone will be asked to sing a simple song, like Row Your Boat.

What if I'm not called back for Friday?
Callbacks are so that the Director and I can hear/see people a little more to better determine casting. Don't assume that you won't get a role if you're not called back-- often I already know who I want for a certain role after Thursday so I don't need to call them back. So, be sure to check the final cast list on Sunday on the website.

Do I need to prepare anything for the audition?
No-- just come wearing comfortable clothing, fill out a form, and join in the fun.  Don't wear awkward shoes or flip-flops, and girls don't wear mini-skirts! There will be a list of characters posted in B-Hall near the Drama Room, and I'll make some "sides" available in B-3, so check it out...  

If I haven’t answered your particular question, feel free to stop by the Drama Room (B-3) during Brunch or Lunch or after school to see me. 
Or you can call me-- 213-0150-- or e-mail me: jforte@pausd.org

Of course, any production of this size needs lots of ADULT VOLUNTEERS, too-- Parents of cast and crew are expected to contribute time and effort to assist the production; you will be contacted right after auditions to determine in what way you can help out.
And, if you decide not to be IN the production, put the performance dates on your calendar and come see it!! 

See you at auditions,  Jeanie Forte,  Drama Instructor

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