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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...

 

 

THE WIZARD OF OZ

based on the stories by L. Frank Baum

The much-loved story of Dorothy and the tornado that takes her to the magical country of Oz, where she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard, several witches and monkeys and munchkins and more! Suitable for the entire family!

Thursday, Nov. 5 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 6 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7 - 2:30 p.m.

in the Jordan Cafetorium - Theatre
750 No. California Avenue, Palo Alto 94303

Tickets: $5.00 Students / $10.00 Adults

Tickets will be sold in front of the school in the mornings starting Friday, Oct. 30, and also in Hugh Center Court at lunch. Any questions, call Ms. Gray at 213-0150.

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, SEPT. 24th, 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 Sept 22, 23 & 24, after-school in the Cafetorium-Theatre. Callbacks on Sep. 24th. Performances are Nov. 5, 6, 7.

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 3 Saturdays in October, 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. And in the musical, everyone who auditions is 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?
EVERYONE can sing well enough to be in a musical-- and yes, you will be asked to sing at the audition, but there's safety in numbers... Everyone dances, too, just to find our select few who will be featured dancers.

What if I'm not called back?
Callbacks are so that the Directors 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 we already know who we want for a certain role after initial auditions so we 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, shoes to dance in, fill out a form, and join in the fun.  Don't wear awkward shoes or flip-flops, and girls don't wear mini-skirts! You will be reading from the script...  

If we 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 Ms. Gray. 
Or you can call-- 213-0150-- or e-mail: lgray@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,  Lee Ann Gray and Jeanie Forte,  Co-Directors

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