One of our goals is to involve as many district students as we can. That said, we can only fit so many bodies on our stage. The teachers involved have met and discussed the issue and came up with the following plan: while we are going to find ways that everyone can have a hand in the production we have limited on-stage munchkins to the third graders of each elementary school.
In addition, munchkins and their families will need to sign a performance contract (available at the beginning of the upcoming school year) that they will attend all required rehearsals, many of which will be after school. Music teachers at each of the elementaries will work with them on the munchkin medley, and dance captains from the high school will help with the choreography. This is going to take considerable commitment from parents.
I'm sure there will be families of students in other elementary grades who will wish their students could be on stage during the show. Please understand we are limited by the space available, and we will do our best to provide other set, costume and design opportunities for their students.
Who will the dance captains be? Will there be a sign up for High Schoolers who want to be the dance captain.
ReplyDeleteSign-ups for interviews will be scheduled after school starts. High schoolers with dance experience and experience working with elementary students will be considered. We hope to have a small team to work with each elementary school, so there will be space for several. Check the theatre bulletin boards for info, and listen to the announcements.
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