Audition Workshops and Auditions will be held at Sunnybrae Elementary 1031 S. Delaware St, San Mateo
Dear Parent/Guardian & Participant,
Thank you for your interest in our upcoming production of Honk. We certainly look forward to working with you in learning about theater while building a quality production and having fun along the way.
Please review the registration documents carefully. To complete your registration please print, complete and mail in the following three pages: Registration Form 1 (pages 1 & 2), Audition Conflict Sheet and Emergency Card to 249 Linden Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 as soon as possible.
You can also enroll online by clicking the link at the bottom of this page. If you choose to register online you can pay by credit card by using Pay Pal (small convenience fee will apply) or you can mail your check in after completing your registration. Mail the check to the above address, along with your Committee / Release form, Audition Conflict sheet, and Emergency Card to 249 Linden Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066 as soon as possible.
The schedule for the first week of the program is as follows:
Audition Workshop ~ Saturday, January 21, 2011 at Sunnybrae Elementary 1031 S. Delaware St, San Mateo
Ages 10 & Under: 1:00pm-2:30pm Ages 11 & up: 2:45-4:15pm
If you are not able to attend during your age group you may attend the alternate group time.
Auditions: Saturday, January 28 & Sunday, January 29 at Sunnybrae Elementary. Date and time block will be assigned during the workshop and online by Thursday, January 26. Participants only need to come to the audition day and time slot assigned. If you are not available for the workshop, you can email your audition request.
Callbacks: Monday, January 30 (6-9 pm Park School). Participants will be notified by phone of callback time, if requested, for a callback. Many roles may not require a callback.
Specific Ensemble Groups and rehearsal timeslot will be assigned after auditions. Workshop/rehearsal times will be by group and may vary. Times will increase as the production progresses.
Ensemble Rehearsals Begin: Saturday, February 4
Sunday Rehearsals Begin: Sunday, February 5
Tentative schedule is as follows – Times are subject to change
Mandatory Parent Meetings – At least one parent from each family MUST attend either the New Parent Orientation during the Workshops or one of the Parent Meetings set for the weekend of Auditions.
New Parent Orientation – January 21 during each workshop
Parents will receive information regarding auditions, and hear an overview of the e.T.c. program. Parents of returning participants are more than welcome to attend this meeting and learn more about the audition process and share information from your previous production experiences. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the staff. While the workshop is not mandatory, attendance is strongly encouraged to help participants prepare for auditions and ease audition anxiety.
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Every parent is required to attend either the new parent meeting or one of the two parent meetings prior to the child participating in Honk. The parent meetings will be held:
Saturday, January 28 – 12:00noon at Park School
Sunday, January 29 – 2:00pm at Park School
Please note that ALL PARTICIPANTS will be cast in an ensemble role regardless of whether or not a speaking role is offered. Ensemble groups and regular workshop/rehearsal time slots will be assigned after auditions. We look forward to a great experience with you as we begin our 29th main stage production, Honk. Please email honk@bayareaetc.org if you have any questions.
Bay Area Educational Theater Company Guidelines
Early Bird Registration Fees: Registration fees:
$325 6 - 18 years $350.00 6 - 18 years
$185 additional sibling $200.00 additional sibling
$120.00 adult participant $150.00 adult participant
$90.00 adult with participant $100.00 adult with participant
(PAYMENTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 17 TO QUALIFY FOR EARLY BIRD!)
A limited number of Full, Partial and Work Scholarships are available and are awarded based on financial need. Participants on scholarships may be required to contribute twenty hours of assigned duties. Please email honk@bayareaetc.org for scholarship packet.
Current Schedule: PLEASE CHECK THE WEB SITE: www.bayareaetc.org REGULARLY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE.
Workshop/Rehearsal Locations: Workshop, Audition and Rehearsal space located at Park Elementary School, 616 Clark Avenue in San Mateo. During Tech Week and performances, all cast will have rehearsals and all performances will be at Cañada College Theater.
IMPORTANT DATES: Any non-emergency conflicts during tech week and aLL show dates will compromise the quality of the show and cannot be accepted without consequences. Some rehearsals may be added to this schedule.
Tech week: April 15-April 18 (Tentative Times: 4/15: 11am-6pm; 4/16-18: 5:30-9:30 pm)
Field Trip Performances: April 19 & April 26 – 9:00am Call & 10:00am Curtain
*Conflicts due to scholastic hardships will be handled on an individual basis and MUST be discussed well in advance of the performance.
Main Stage Performance : April 20 (7:30pm), 21 (2pm), 22 (2pm), 27 (7:30pm), 28 (2pm), 29 (2pm)
Ensemble Workshops/Rehearsals: Ensemble workshops are held on Saturdays and Sundays. Participants are divided into smaller groups to work on their singing, dancing and acting. Ensemble rehearsals are generally on Sundays where groups are recombined to complete scenes and musical numbers. Please note: All workshops/rehearsals are closed to parents.
Ensemble Numbers: All participants will perform in a minimum of three ensemble numbers.
Auditions: Auditions will be a combined effort by the artistic staff, and a board appointed representative. All will be present during auditions and will participate in audition feedback to participants. The director will make final casting decisions. Every participant participates in the audition learning process and will be notified regarding any role offered. Each person’s audition should consist of a monologue, song (should be a show tune) and dance demonstration (dance will be taught at workshop and available online after workshop).
Casting: All roles will be double cast from participants if possible. As an ensemble-based theater group, ALL participants will perform in ALL performances in the appropriate/assigned ensemble numbers - whether or not he/she has a speaking character/specialty part.
Speaking Character/Specialty Role Rehearsal: Performers cast in speaking/specialty roles will have additional rehearsal times which are limited to Sundays and no more than one weeknight, in addition to the required weekend ensemble rehearsals. Weeknight rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings. If a speaking/specialty role is offered, the participant must be available to attend the additional rehearsals when called.
Costumes: Guidelines for costumes, and deadlines for them will be provided by the Costume Committee Chair as directed by the Costume Designer. make-up, costumes, and shoes, are the financial responsibility of each cast member based on the creative team’s concept. Costuming requirements will be forthcoming early in the production process. If specifically asked to purchase, rent, or create a special costume, each cast member is only responsible for the first $125.00, this does not include, shoes or make-up. Bay Area e.T.c. will cover any additional cost, however, additional contributions are appreciated. Costume bills will be distributed prior to the closing show. The bill must be paid by the closing performance. The costume charge is based on the complexity of the costume. Participants must agree to wear the full costume as directed by the costume designer and director. Failure to do so will result in the participant’s removal from the role.
Dress Code: Participants will be required to wear loose clothes and appropriate shoes for dance, to be approved by the Choreographer and Director.
PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES:
A distribution folder will be created for each participant (or family). These folders will be available at each rehearsal and serve as a means of distributing critical information to parents and participants. Please be sure to check the folder at the end of each workshop or rehearsal. It is each parent's responsibility to stay informed as to schedule changes, committee and production related information. Information can be found posted at each rehearsal, on the web and in the weekly e-news letter, which will be emailed each Thursday evening.
In addition to checking the distribution folders, parents/guardians are responsible for dropping off and picking up their children on time. Five minutes early is on time.
Adhering to the e.T.c. Behavioral Guidelines for participants is the responsibility of each parent as well as each participant. These guidelines are included in your audition packet and must be signed by the participant and parents prior to auditions in order to participate in the production. Consistent lateness (pick up or arrival) may result in reduced participation as well as clean up duty.
e.T.c. relies on our volunteers to ensure a quality production. Families are required to volunteer at least 25 hours and serve on at least one pre-production committee (i.e. publicity, costumes, set construction) and one production committee (stage crew, house duties, chaperone) during the course of the production! Participation is mandatory. Be sure to sign up early to join your choice of committees.
NITTY GRITTY DAYS – Sunday, February 26 & March 25
There will be two mandatory Nitty Gritty Days at the e.T.c. warehouse. Nitty Gritty is the day where all families assist in building and painting sets, making costumes, bundling flyers and delivering posters to help advertise the show. All cast will be called on these days from 1pm to 5pm. Nitty Gritty volunteer hours DO NOT count as part of your 25 mandatory volunteer hours. More information will follow regarding Nitty Gritty Days.
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participants are expected to be on time and come to each workshop/rehearsal prepared to work. Five minutes early is on time. It is each participant's responsibility to stay informed as to schedule changes and production related information. Information can be found posted at each rehearsal, on the web and in the weekly enewsletter, which is emailed out by Thursday evening.
Each week, participants are expected to have practiced what has been taught during the workshops/rehearsals. There may be homework assigned from time to time which may include written character work. Written assignments should be completed and returned to rehearsals when due. Participants must commit to listening carefully to instructors. Further expectations will be established by the instructors. Each participant must adhere to the e.T.c. Behavioral Guidelines which will be included in your audition packet. Failure to do so will result in consequences.
No gum, food or open drinks are allowed inside the rehearsal rooms or theater. Water bottles and healthy snacks are encouraged for break times, to be eaten in designated areas at the rehearsal site. No electronic games or music listening devices are allowed to be used during workshops/rehearsals.
Drop/Refund Policy:
Any registrant who drops from the program is entitled to a refund as follows:
100% Prior to Audition Workshop
75% Prior to First Audition Day
NO REFUNDS will be given following Auditions.
To have specific questions answered, email us at: honk@bayareaetc.org see the Production Coordinator at the workshop, auditions or rehearsals.
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If you'd prefer to do paper-based registration, you can download the forms here.
Bay Area e.T.c. is a non-profit organization and admits participants of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
