The Spotlight Kids Junior 2015 2016

The Spotlight Kids

JUNIOR

Director: Sylvia Aslanian Vocal Director: Elizabeth Bublitz All For One, One For All, Together the Spotlight Shines Brighter!

Welcome to the 2015 - 2016 season of The Spotlight Kids ​ JUNIOR offered to 3rd - 5th grades

MEETING WEDNESDAYS ​ 3:30pm - 5:30pm

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 - JANUARY 27, 2016

FEE: $250.00​ (due upon acceptance) Note​ :​ $5.50 to MMS per hour for After School Program charges is due in addition to the studio price. ​ Students will not be able to participate in any after school studios if any ​ tuition payment is past due. Students must adhere to Millhopper Montessori School policies and procedures and maintain a C average to participate in After School Studios.

PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST ATTEND A MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 3:15pm - 4:00pm to go over time committment.

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This unique program is an opportunity for your student to receive one on one instruction and feedback in believability/characterization, emotional commitment, focus, energy, concentration, staging and blocking and choreography.

The ensemble will also prepare for a performance with The Spotlight Kids Thespians Troupe to be held in January at East Side High School Theater Only Twelve Spaces Available.

The ensemble promotes teamwork, confidence, discipline and creativity. If you love drama and are interested in joining this team, please attend the ​ mandatory meeting on Wednesday, August 26 2015, 3:15pm - 4:00pm.

PARENTS AND STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THE MEETING! At this meeting you will receive audition information, discuss expectations and calendar. After the meeting, if you agree to the time commitment, turn in the Audition Agreement and Conflict Calendar.

Auditions will be held on Friday, August 28, 2015 starting at 3:15pm.

Please do not audition if you have too many conflicts with the time commitment.

Auditions are leveled: Beginners, Intermediate and Advance.

Beginners: First year, Intermediate: Second Year. Advance: Third Year

YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED VIA PHONE CALL IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE SPOTLIGHT KIDS JUNIOR BY TUESDAY, SEPT 1, 2015.

Please contact Ms. Sylvia at ​ saslanian@millhopper.com with any questions. THank you!

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SPOTLIGHT KIDS ​ JUNIOR​ CONFLICT CALENDAR ​ SOME dates are subject to change depending on venue availability.

Please look over all the dates. Circle all the conflicts.

No conflicts are allowed week of Show. Return with Audition Agreement

PARENT MEETING/Wednesday, Aug. 26 3:15pm ­ 4:00pm AUDITIONS: FRIDAY, AUG 28 3:15pm ­ 4:00pm

SEPTEMBER DRAMA CLUB/SEPT. 9 DRAMA CLUB: SEPT. 16: DRAMA CLUB: SEPT. 23: DRAMA CLUB: SEPT. 30:

3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm

OCTOBER DRAMA CLUB: OCT. 7 DRAMA CLUB: OCT. 14 DRAMA CLUB: OCT. 21 DRAMA CLUB: OCT. 28

3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm

3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm

NOVEMBER DRAMA CLUB: NOV. 4 DRAMA CLUB: NOV. 18

DECEMBER DRAMA CLUB: DEC. 2 DRAMA CLUB: DEC. 9 DRAMA CLUB: DEC. 16

3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm

JANUARY DRAMA CLUB: JAN. 6 3:30pm ­ 5:30pm DRAMA CLUB: JAN. 13​ with THESPIANS 3:30pm ­ 6:00pm

WEEK OF THE SHOW/ NO CONFLICTS ALLOWED January 19 4:00pm - 7:00pm Rehearsal at Eastside High School Theater January 20 4:00pm - 7:00pm Rehearsal at Eastside High School Theater January 21 4:00pm - 7:00pm Rehearsal at Eastside High School Theater January 22 4:00pm - 7:00pm Rehearsal at Eastside High School Theater January 23 1:00pm - 6:00pm Show at 4:30pm: Arrive at 1:00pm at EHS DRAMA CLUB: JAN. 27 (PARTY)

3:30pm - 5:30pm

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Spotlight Kids ​ JUNIOR Audition Agreement Please fill out and return to Ms. Sylvia by August 28, 2015 Personal Information Name: ___________________ Teacher: _______________Age: _____ Gr: ___ Parent’s: ________________________________________ Parent Email: ______________________ Phone: _________________ Student Email: _____________________ Phone: _________________ What is the best way to keep you informed? ________________________ _______________________________________________________

ACTING EXPERIENCE ​ (List show and theater and role) ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ List Special Talents:​ (dance, gymnastics, guitar, violin, piano, etc) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Please write a brief summary stating why you should be chosen to be a SPOTLIGHT KID. ( Use back if you need more space.)

______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ I understand that by signing this Audition Agreement I agree that if I am chosen to be a part of the Spotlight Kids Performing Arts, I have read the Calendar of Events, filled out my conflicts and understand the additional time commitment. I understand that I MUST practice at home to prepare for my role. By signing below I will adhere to the rules and regulations of THE SPOTLIGHT KIDS PERFORMING ARTS and MILLHOPPER MONTESSORI SCHOOL. STUDENT INITIAL HERE: ___________ PARENT INITIAL HERE: ___________ Student Name: ____________________________ Student Signature: ____________________________ Parent Name: ________________________________ Parent Signature: _____________________________

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AUDITION INFORMATION

PLAY: FAIRY TALE COURTROOM The Wicked Witch on Trial by Dana Proulox

· If you are auditioning at the Beginner’s Level (first year)choose one part below, please memorize the lines and have a character prepared.

We will also Direct Stage Talk, Stage Presence, Pose GAME. · If you are auditioning at the ​ Intermediate Level​ , (second year) choose ​ two​ parts below, please memorize the lines and come up with a character.

We will also Direct Stage Talk, Stage Presence, Pose GAME. · If you are auditioning at the ​ Advanced Level, (third year or choice) choose ​ two parts​ to memorize.

The characters you perform, must be two completely different distinct characters. (be creative) We will also Direct Stage Talk, Stage Presence, Pose GAME.

Students will be asked to sing in a group, If you are interested in singing a solo you may audition for a solo. Be Prepared to sing 16 bars of a broadway song of your choice. Practice at home and bring the music to the audition.

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Audition Characters PLAY: FAIRY TALE COURTROOM The Wicked Witch on Trial by Dana Proulox

District Attorney: Ladies and Gentleman of the jury, I intend to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that this notorious woman is personally responsible for the above mentioned crimes, and is single handedly the most heinous villain in all of the kingdom.

Are you going to put up with her wicked deeds?

Bailiff: The People vs. The Wicked Witch, alias Evil Queen. The witch is being accused of three counts of harassment, conspiracy, destruction of property, two counts of poisoning and attempted arson and participation in slavery.

Defense: Ladies and Gentleman of the jury, my client is no criminal. She is a victim of misunderstanding, and was only trying to defend what is rightfully hers and defend herself. When you hear her side of the story, I know you will find my client not guilty.

Scarecrow: Well, my friends and I were on our way to the Emerald City, minding our own business, when suddenly the which popped out of nowhere on the top of the roof of my house and through a fireball right at me.

Dorothy We were very scared. Then the witch kidnapped me and my dog Toto, and locked us in her dungeon as prisoners until she could get rid of us. All because she wanted my ruby slippers, and I couldn’t seem to get them off my feet.

Snow I was cleaning house when I saw this little old lady out the window. She was selling apples. I thought it might be nice to bake an apple pie for the dwarves. She gave me one to sample. I took a bite and that’s all I remember until the Prince came along.

Mirror I see these things because I’m magic. I hate it when they get so tragic. I saw her give the fruit to Snow, If I didn’t How would I know?

Prince Poor Snow had been poisoned by the witch. Only a kiss from her one true love could bring her back to the living. Rescuing damsels in distress is one of my specialties and through my superior technique, I was able to save her!

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Audition Characters (continued) PLAY: FAIRY TALE COURTROOM The Wicked Witch on Trial by Dana Proulox

Beauty I take a little nap and you go prancing off into the woods, kissing STRANGERS! You got your nerve. How could you?

Hansel It’s like Gretel said, we got lost and we were trying to find our way home when we found the witch’s house. The first night was like a bed and breakfast, but then we figured out that she really wanted to eat us. After that it was downhill from there!

Gretel We were lost and hungry. We saw a big house made out of cake and candy, so we ate some of it.

Then the witch invited us in, we thought she was going to help us, but after a few days she got angry and decided to broil us in her oven!

Judge Order, Order, Order in the Courtroom! There will be no more outbursts like that in my courtroom! I am the only one that gets to have outbursts! Do you understand?! Now! Pick a number between one and two. (pause) The number was two. Defense was the closest. Objection Sustained!

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