THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE AUDITIONING FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLES SUMMER WORKSHOP
Auditions
There are 3 pages that need to be signed and turned in at auditions. No one will be allowed to audition without these pages signed by the auditioner and the parent.
Once you submit your application (click the SIGN-UP button at the top of the Facebook page) we will send you the forms.
These pages are the Role Agreement & Actor Code of Conduct, the Adult Code of Conduct, and the Media Release.
Scheduling
Rehearsals are Sundays (time to be announced, as each year is different), as well as Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The door will open half an hour before rehearsals and we may be doing some kind of activity (e.g. theater games, running lines) during this time.
There are 2 casts. All cast members will need to attend Blocking and Music rehearsals. Once we split into the different casts, you will only need to attend every other rehearsal.
Please see the calendar at the bottom of this page for a more detailed schedule.
Volunteers
Parents are needed for the different volunteer positions. Please see the sign-up form.
There is a list of all the positions and what each is responsible for on the YPSW Facebook page. The production team will always be able to assist you.
To volunteer, contact us at summer.production.team@gmail.com or leave a message and we will return your call at 912-638-0338.
Check In/Check out Policy
● All cast members will check-in and receive their nametag upon entering the theater.
● All cast members must wear their nametag at all times while in the theater.
● Only authorized persons will be allowed to pick up your child and they must show their ID.
● Self drivers check themselves out.
Absences
● No absences once Dress/Tech rehearsals begin. On your application, let us know all the dates you will miss, and we will see if one cast will work better for your child than the other. Absences on your application are your only excused absences other than medical and emergencies.
Your child should stay home if they are exhibiting any of these conditions:
If they are too sick to be comfortable
If they are contagious
If they have a fever at or above 100°F
If they are Vomiting
If they have Diarrhea
If they have a persistent cough
If they have any persistent pain (ear, stomach, etc.)
If they have a Widespread rash
They should also remain home if they have been diagnosed or have the symptoms of the following:
Flu
Scabies or Lice
Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis
Covid
If your child has any open wounds, please cover them with a bandage when at the theater. Please also send your child with additional bandages.
Any member of the production staff has the authority to put on bandages, clean wounds, and check for any of the symptoms listed above. If your child is
exhibiting any of these conditions, the production staff has the authority to quarantine your child from the rest of the cast/crew, and will notify you to
come and pick up your child immediately.
Costuming
The cast should wear their costume base under their clothes to all rehearsals and performances. (See multiple reasons below.) ○ Costume Base Includes:
Black biker shorts and a black fitted tank top
Tennis Shoes (rehearsal only), Jazz Shoes, or Character Shoes
Hair pulled off of face
Most costumes are provided by the theater. However, you may be asked to provide shoes and/or specific costume pieces (e.g. tap shoes, brown pants).
Cast members will need to be measured for their costume. The Costume committee may need to take measurements around the cast members
chest, waist, inseam, hip to ankle, and head and other measurements may be needed depending on costuming needs.
Sound technicians will be assisting with putting headset microphones on some cast members. Microphones will be clipped in the back of pants,
under dresses, and sometimes down the front or back of shirts, etc.
During the show, your child may need help getting dressed. Parent volunteers will be in the dressing rooms to help. If you are uncomfortable
with having someone else assist your child, you must be a dressing room volunteer to take on those responsibilities for both your child and others.
If your child has costume changes, they should wear biker shorts and a tank top or camisole under their clothes. The restrooms
cannot be used as a changing room.
You may elect to purchase the costume for your child’s character. However, it must be pre-approved by the costume manager. It will be
your responsibility to maintain it in good condition throughout the show and to ensure its safety.
All privately owned costume items need to be labeled on a tag or inside area that cannot be seen by the audience.
● While in costume, there is no eating or drinking (other than water).
Performances
Beginning on Dress/Tech rehearsals and continuing to the final performance, all cast members should arrive at the theater with their foundation already applied. Ensemble should arrive with their hair already done.
After every show, your child is responsible for checking their costume over to make sure that it is “show ready” for the next performance. If
any part needs mending, is missing, or if it needs to be laundered, they must let one of the dressing room attendants know immediately.
Cast members are responsible for making sure that their costume is hung up and put in its designated area before going home after the show.
Cast members are responsible for making sure that any props used for their part are put back in its place before going home after the show.
Cast members need to be respectful of other cast members’ costumes by not moving, touching, or wearing them.
All cast members will receive 2 complimentary tickets to their Preview Night to give to family or friends.
Saturday performance days are all day. After the matinee, the cast will change out of their costumes. We feed them pizza, chips, fruit, veggies,
and dessert. Then, they will get back in their costumes and freshen up their makeup as needed for the evening show.
We offer discounted tickets for parents who will be purchasing 6 or more tickets in one transaction. This discount ends on Preview Night.