rising star project - 5th Avenue Theatre

THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE’S
RISING STAR PROJECT
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE SHERI AND LES BILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL
ALL-STUDENT PRODUCTION
SPRING 2015
AN IMMERSION INTO PROFESSIONAL THEATER
PRODUCING | DEVELOPMENT | MARKETING | COSTUMES
STAGE MANAGEMENT | TECHNICAL THEATER | PERFORMANCE
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THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE’S
RISING STAR PROJECT
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE SHERI AND LES BILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL
In February 2015, The 5th Avenue Theatre main stage season will present the muchloved musical Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel. In March, following the
professional production, local students (ages 14-19) will work together to mount an allstudent production of Carousel on the 5th Avenue stage using the same staging,
props, set and costumes as the professional production.
The Rising Star Project production will be entirely student-performed, including a
student cast and student orchestra, and will be run by a student technical crew under
the mentorship and guidance of theater professionals. The production will be
coordinated, marketed, developed and produced by a student administrative team
under the coaching of 5th Avenue Theatre staff. Students will be immersed in
authentic experiences, gain an appreciation for collaboration, and will develop realworld skills used by theater professionals.
IMPORTANT
DATES (subject to change)
Rehearsals and work sessions will be scheduled on weekdays and
weekends, with minimal commitments during the school day. See
the attached PRELIMINARY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE for details.
September 5, 2014 Application deadline for all teams except Performers
Producing, Development, Marketing & Communications, Stage
Management, Stage Crew, Costumes &Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup
September 15-19, 2014 Interviews for All Teams except Performers Producing,
Development, Marketing & Communications, Stage Management, Stage
Crew, Costumes &Wardrobe, Hair & Makeup
Sept/Oct 2014 Students meet 5th Avenue mentors and plan work
schedules
October 15-29, 2014 Auditions and Performer Application deadline
(Dates subject to change) Please see attached AUDITION SHEET for
detailed information.
November 3, 2014 All Student Cabaret #1
December 10, 2014 Technical Teams Orientation
February 2, 2015 Parent Meeting
February 4, 2015 All Student Meet and Greet Pizza Party
February 7, 2015 Rehearsals begin
February 9, 2015 All Student Cabaret #2
February 13, 2015 First Read/Sing All students are required to attend.
March 12-13, 2015 Performances (Thursday, March 12 7pm invited dress rehearsal,
Friday, March 13 10am student matinee and 7pm evening performance.
All students must be available all day on Thursday, March 12 and Friday,
March 13.)
THE SHERI AND LES BILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION PROUDLY PRESENT
THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE’S
RISING STAR PROJECT
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL
Students (ages 14-19) have the opportunity to audition or apply for a number of positions. All
positions represent the many areas of producing a show and are crucial to the success of
the production.
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAMS
THE PRODUCING TEAM will be led by the
Associate Production Manager and will work
with the Company Manager, Production and
Casting Assistant, Education and Artistic staff.
Duties will include casting support, rehearsal
support, production paperwork, producing the
student cabaret events, managing the project
budget and providing cast and company
management.
THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM will work with The 5th
Avenue Development department to raise
funds for the production. Students on the
development
team
will
gain
first-hand
experience in fundraising for a national leader
among non-profit theaters.
THE MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
will develop marketing campaigns, social
media campaigns, and promotional events for
the production. Students on the Marketing &
Communications team will learn to write press
releases as well as design all the marketing
collateral for the production. This team will work
closely with 5th Avenue staff to ensure that the
production has an audience.
Students
interested in graphic design and digital and
video production are encouraged to apply.
TECHNICAL TEAMS
THE STAGE MANAGEMENT TEAM will work
with 5th Avenue stage managers and assist
during rehearsal preparation, rehearsals, tech
and performances. Duties will include rehearsal
set-up and strike, taking blocking notes,
tracking paperwork, and running shows.
THE STAGE CREW will work with the professional
5th Avenue technical crew. Mentors will teach
the students industry safety standards, best
practices and how to run the show. Technical
team positions include props, deck carpenters,
flymen, automation, light board, spot operator,
electrics, sound, and sound board,
THE COSTUMES & WARDROBE TEAM will work
with The 5th Avenue Theatre professionals and
learn how to fit costumes on actors, alter pieces
and “rig” them for quick changes as well as
have the opportunity to analyze costume
designs and learn about the design process.
Students will also iron and prep costumes for the
show and run the show backstage during
performances, including helping with quick
changes.
THE HAIR & MAKEUP TEAM will work with The
5th Avenue Theatre professionals. and will learn
essential skills for hair/wigs and makeup. In
addition, Hair & Makeup students will put wigs
and makeup on actors and perform changes
during performances.
PERFORMANCE TEAMS
CAST
Auditions will be held for student
performers (actors and dancers) October 6-15.
Please see attached AUDITION SHEET for more
details.
ORCHESTRA Selection will be by invitation, and
based on teacher recommendation. Interested
students should speak with their instructors
and/or school’s Music or Band Director and
have them contact The 5th Avenue Theatre’s
Music Department.
THE SHERI AND LES BILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION PROUDLY PRESENT
THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE’S
RISING STAR PROJECT
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL
MISSION
The 5th Avenue Theatre acknowledges that the richest learning experiences occur
when students are challenged by authentic projects relevant to their unique interests.
By mounting the Rising Star Project, The 5th Avenue endeavors to:
1. help students develop pre-professional skills that build upon existing talents and
are relevant to respective interests and future career goals;
2. support the interdisciplinary academic growth that is demonstrated to occur
when students are involved in theater;
3. expose students to viable careers in the fields of technical theater,
performance, business-arts, and arts-administration;
4. foster an enthusiasm for collaboration with peers and across disciplines; and
5. present American musicals to students as vehicles for self-expression while
reinforcing the cultural significance of these works as consummate
achievements in American theater and as unique reflections of our nation’s
history and heritage.
CONTACT US If you have further questions, please contact a member of the 5th Avenue Theatre’s
Education and Outreach team:
Anya Rudnick
Connie Corrick
Mathew Wright
Lauren Ruhl
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
206/ 260 2134
206/ 260 2106
206/ 260-2104
206/ 436 5803
SPRING 2015: RODGERS AND
HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL
RISING STAR
PROJECT
GENERAL
APPLICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
ALL TEAMS EXCEPT PERFORMERS
OCTOBER 15-29, 2014* STUDENT PERFORMERS (due at audition)
* Dates subject to change.
STUDENT NAME
GRADE
SCHOOL
DOB
AGE (14-19 only)
GENDER
M
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME
HOME ADDRESS
CITY
ST
ZIP
HOME PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE MOBILE or WORK (circle one)
PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL
FOR WHICH TEAM(S) ARE YOU APPLYING?
Please review team descriptions on previous pages.
ADMINISTRATIVE
TEAMS
TECHNICAL TEAMS
□ PRODUCING TEAM
□ STAGE
MANAGEMENT
□ DEVELOPMENT
TEAM
□ MARKETING &
COMMUNICATIONS
TEAM
PERFORMANCE
TEAMS APPLICATION DUE
AT AUDITION
□ COSTUMES AND
WARDROBE
□ HAIR AND MAKEUP
□ STAGE CREW
□ CAST (Actors and
Dancers)
□ ORCHESTRA
PLEASE NOTE: ACTORS and
DANCERS must also
complete the attached
AUDITION SHEET. Please also
include a current headshot.
Students should bring
complete application to their
scheduled audition.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION
PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
□ LETTER OF INTEREST
□ GENERAL APPLICATION
□ SCHEDULING CONFLICTS AND
RELEASE WAIVER
□ AUDITION SHEET (Actors and
Dancers only)
□ UPDATED RESUME
□
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
written by an adult who is not related
to you (teacher, employer, school
advisor, etc).
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE
Attn: RISING STAR PROJECT
1326 Fifth Avenue, Suite 735
Seattle, WA 98101
FAX: 206/ 292-9610
Questions or concerns? Please feel free to contact us at 206/ 625-1418 or [email protected]
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SPRING 2015: RODGERS AND
HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL
RISING STAR
PROJECT
SCHEDULING
CONFLICTS
and RELEASE
WAIVER
PRODUCTION/REHEARSAL/SHOW SCHEDULE:
The Rising Star
Project production of Carousel will run at the 5th Avenue Theatre March 12-13. The
Student Administrative Teams will be required to meet with their Team Mentors 8-12
hours per week September 2014-March 2015, excluding any major holidays or
school breaks. The Student Technical Team will be required to meet with their Team
Mentors 8-12 hours per week October 2014-March 2015, excluding any major
holidays or school breaks. The Student Performance and Stage Management
Teams will be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals February 7
through March 12. Please find a preliminary schedule attached. Any potential
conflicts should be listed in the box below.
Only approved, pre-arranged conflicts during will be accepted. Applicants with
conflicts during performances will not be considered. List conflicts in space
provided.
STUDENT NAME
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME
PARENT/GUARDIAN HOME PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE MOBILE or WORK (circle one)
PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL
PLEASE LIST ANY KNOWN SCHEDULING CONFLICTS BELOW. Please include any potential
scheduling conflicts between September 2014 and March 13, 2015. We will do our best to accommodate
conflicts, however, applicants with conflicts during performances will not be considered. Only approved, prearranged conflicts will be accepted.
RELEASE WAIVER
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING WAIVER AND SIGN BELOW:
I, ___________________________________ choose to participate in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s RISING STAR PROJECT:
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel
By signing this waiver, I am stating that I will not hold The 5th Avenue Theatre responsible for any injury that may
occur from participation in this program. Furthermore by signing this waiver, I am also accepting that any
photos or video footage taken during the duration of the program are the sole property of The 5th Avenue
Theatre and can be used in marketing or publicity without my further consent.
PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE
DATE
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE [IF UNDER 18]
DATE
Questions or concerns? Please feel free to contact us at 206/ 625-1418 or [email protected]
SPRING 2015: CAROUSEL
RISING STAR
PROJECT
AUDITION SHEET
(Actors and
Dancers only)
Auditioning students should bring a completed copy of this form
and the GENERAL APPLICATION and SCHEDULING CONFLICTS
AND RELEASE WAIVER.
Students interested in auditioning for the Rising Star Project must sign up for
an appointment beginning September 22, 2014. To schedule an
appointment call the 5th Avenue Theatre’s Audition Hotline at (206) 625-1418
ext. 722, Monday through Friday, between 3:30-6:30pm. Calls will not be
accepted before September 22, 2014.
AUDITIONS will be held October 15, 16 and 17, 3:30-9:30pm*. The audition location
will be confirmed by a staff member upon signing up for an individual audition time.
Students are required to attend a dance audition from 7:30-9:30 on October 15, 16
and 17 regardless of whether or not they consider themselves to be dancers.
Individual auditions will be scheduled from 3:30-7:30pm on October 15, 16, and 17.
Callbacks will take place October 27-29, actual times TBD*
* All audition dates subject to change.
INDIVIDUAL AUDITION GUIDELINES:
Students auditioning should prepare 32 bars (max) of two
contrasting musical theater songs showcasing the student’s voice and personality. At least one song should be
from the Golden Age of musical theater (such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Lerner
and Loewe, or anything written before 1960.). Additionally, students should prepare a monologue no longer
than one minute in length. Bring sheet music in your correct key, an accompanist will be provided. NO singing a
cappella or recorded accompaniment. Please also bring a headshot or school photo and a resume listing any
performance experience, classes, or private lessons.
STUDENT NAME
AGE (14-19 only)
GENDER
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
HAIR COLOR
M
F
EYE COLOR
SCHOOL/GRADE
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:
HOME ADDRESS
CITY
ST
ZIP
HOME PHONE
PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE MOBILE or WORK (circle one)
PARENT/GUARDIAN E-MAIL
REHEARSAL/SHOW SCHEDULE:
The Rising Star Project: Carousel will run at the 5th Avenue Theatre March 1213. The student cast will be asked to attend evening and weekend rehearsals February 7 through March 12. Please find a
preliminary rehearsal schedule attached. Any potential conflicts should be listed on the Scheduling Conflicts and Release
Waiver form.
Only approved, pre-arranged conflicts during rehearsals are accepted. Applicants with conflicts during performances will
not be considered.
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT:
As a parent or guardian you are responsible for dropping off and
picking up your child from rehearsals and performances. The 5th Avenue Theatre will provide a chaperone for your child
during rehearsals and performances. By signing below you agree to the terms mentioned above.
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE [IF UNDER 18]
DATE
THE SHERI AND LES BILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION PROUDLY PRESENT
THE 5TH AVENUE THEATRE’S
RISING STAR PROJECT
RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL
PROJECTED SCHEDULE
This schedule is provided to illustrate the time commitment that will be required of participating
students. EXACT DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. In addition to the dates listed below, All
Technical Team and Performance Team students will be required to shadow the cast, orchestra and
technical crew during one performance of the professional production of Carousel.
ADMIN.
TEAMS
CAST & STAGE
STAGE CREW
MANAGEMENT*
SEP – MAR
Admin
Teams work
with 5th
Avenue
Staff.
Schedules
TBD by
mentors and
students on
an individual
basis
HAIR &
MAKEUP
COSTUMES &
WARDROBE
ORCHESTRA
SEP—JAN
Tech Teams, Hair & Makeup and Costumes & Wardrobe
Teams work with 5th Avenue Staff. Schedules TBD by mentors
and students on an individual basis
NOV 3, 2014 Times TBD- ALL STUDENTS invited to participate in ALL STUDENT CABARET #1 note: any students performing
at the cabaret will have additional rehearsals TBD.
As
scheduled
JAN 30
Stage Management
Students begin work
with 5th Avenue
Stage Managers.
Schedule TBD.
DEC 10, 3:30 pm-5:30pm
ORIENTATION
For Stage Crew, Hair & Makeup, Costumes & Wardrobe
JAN 31-FEB 3
Students will attend a professional tech rehearsal of
CAROUSEL
For Stage Crew, Hair & Makeup, Costumes & Wardrobe
FEB 2, 2015 5-7pm – Parent meeting for ALL TEAMS
FEB 4, 2015 6-11pm - ALL STUDENTS invited to participate in a Meet and Greet pizza party before attending The 5th
Avenue Theatre’s production of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CAROUSEL later that evening.
As
scheduled
FEB 7 10am-6pm
FEB 8 12pm-6pm
FEB 9, 2015 Times TBD- ALL STUDENTS invited to participate in ALL STUDENT CABARET #2
As
scheduled
FEB 10 4pm-9pm
FEB 11 4pm-9pm
FEB 12 4pm-9pm
FEB 13 – MAR 1
Tech Teams will
shadow a
ADMIN.
TEAMS
CAST & STAGE
STAGE CREW
MANAGEMENT*
FEB 13 4pm-9pm
FEB 14 10am-6pm
FEB 15 12pm-6pm
HAIR &
MAKEUP
COSTUMES &
WARDROBE
ORCHESTRA
professional crew
member during
one CAROUSEL
performance.
** FEB 13, 2015 6pm-9pm- ALL STUDENTS are required to attend read/sing.
FEB 17 4pm-9pm
FEB 18 4pm-9pm
As
scheduled
FEB 19 4pm-9pm
FEB 20 4pm-9pm
FEB 13 – MAR 1
Tech Teams
Shadowing (cont.)
FEB 21 10am-6pm
FEB 22 12pm-6pm
FEB 18 – MAR 14
Hair/Makeup
students will be
needed 3 days
per week, 3
hours a day.
FEB 17- FEB 27
Costumes/Wardrobe
students will be
needed 3 days per
week, 3 hours a day
FEB 23 6pm9pm
FEB 24 4pm-9pm
FEB 28, 3pm6pm or MAR
1, 5pm-8pm
Watch runthru of RSP
CAROUSEL
FEB 25 4pm-9pm
FEB 26 4pm-9pm
FEB 13 – MAR 1
Tech Students
shadowing (cont.)
FEB 27 4pm-9pm
FEB 28 10am-6pm
MAR 1 12pm-6pm
FEB 18 – MAR 14
3 days per week,
3 hours a day
FEB 17- FEB 27
3 days per week,
3 hours a day
FEB 28, 3pm-6pm or MAR 1, 5pm-8pm Watch run-thru of RSP CAROUSEL
TECH REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
ADMIN.
TEAMS
CAST & STAGE
TECH CREW
MANAGEMENT*
HAIR &
MAKEUP
COSTUMES &
WARDROBE
ORCHESTRA
MAR 2 6pm9pm
MAR 3 4pm-9pm
MAR 4 4pm-9pm
MAR 5 4pm-9pm
As
scheduled
As
scheduled
MAR 6 4pm-9pm (Wigs crew called at 3pm)
MAR 7 10am-6pm
MAR 7 times
TBD
MAR 8 12pm-9pm (Breaks included) Sitzprobe, 6pm-9pm
MAR 8 6pm9pm
(Sitzprobe)
MAR 10 4pm-9pm TECH REHEARSAL
MAR 11 4pm-9pm TECH REHEARSAL
MAR 12 12pm PIANO DRESS REHEARSAL (all students called at 11am)
7pm INVITED ORCHESTRA DRESS REHEARSAL (all students called at 6pm)
MAR 13 10am STUDENT MATINEE (all students called at 9am)
7pm PUBLIC PERFORMANCE (all students called at 6pm)
* Stage Management students should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled rehearsal
time and stay 30-60 minutes after rehearsal ends.

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