Barrington Middle School

Announcing the 2018-19 Arts Alive & BMS PTO Production

Registration: Registration is open now through November 7. Please make a note of the deadline as we will not be able to accept any registrations beyond this date.
Auditions: Everyone gets a part! Auditions will be held immediately after school onTues, 11/13 OR Weds, 11/14 until 4:30p.m. Students need only attend one audition.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals will take place Mondays & Wednesdays (with occasional Fridays for smaller groups) starting November 26 immediately after school in the BMS auditorium until 4:30pm. Please note: Students are not called to every rehearsal. A full rehearsal schedule will be provided at the start of the program.
Performance Dates: Friday, March 8, 2019 at 7pm, Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1pm & 7pm, and Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 1pm at Barrington High School.
Program Fee: $175/Student. A sibling discount of $25 off second and subsequent students’ registration fees is available for students in the same play. Scholarships are available. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Application by no later than November 2. No applications will be considered beyond this date.

AUDITION PREP INFO

You will receive an audition notice no later than November 9.

PLAY SYNOPSIS: Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life in this year’s production of Disney’s High School Musical JR. The students of East High (including Jocks, Cheerleaders, Brainiacs and Skaters) must deal with issues of love, friends, cliques and family while balancing their classes and extra-curricular activities. The show’s infectious, danceable songs are going to keep us on our feet and have audiences dancing in the aisles!

ACTING: You will do cold readings at auditions, but you can familiarize yourself with the show by watching multiple videos on YouTube to prepare you for the edited version of the show. They will be of varying qualities, but we can assure you our production will be Rockin’! Of course you can also watch the Disney movie and start learning the songs.

SINGING: If you want to sing solo, please prepare 30-45 seconds of one of the below songs – we need to hear range!

Girls,prepare a bit from: “Start of Something New.” “What I’ve Been looking for (or Reprise),” “Bop to the Top,” or “Stick to the Status quo” (pick a section)

Boys,prepare a bit from: “Start of Something New,” “Stick to the Status quo (pick a section),”What I’ve Been Looking For,” or “Breaking Free”

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Ensemble is a MAJOR part of the show – they are heavily featured and will be challenged, so there really are NO SMALL PARTS. This show would not be successful without a strong ensemble. We want to see positive attitude and teamwork from all. Parents, please help us with reminding your children they can shine in ANY part – it is up to them. #lifelessons

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Policies for Barrington Middle School

Communication

All communications are through email from Arts Alive. Please do not call the office with questions about the play.

It is imperitive that we have the correct email for you and any other caregivers for your child. Also, please ensure that you are able to receive emails from admin@artsalivebarrington.org.

Rehearsal Dismissal + Late Pick-Up Policy

Unless otherwise noted, all after-school rehearsals at Barrington Middle School end at 4:30 pm for all students.

You do NOT need to send in a dismissal note for rehearsals. Arts Alive! staff will provide a list of children participating in rehearsals each week for sign-out.

Please be on time to pick up your child. If your child remains in our care 15 minutes beyond the designated pick-up time, you will incur a $10.00 late pick up fee per family for every 10 minutes beyond the 15 minute grace period (i.e., 1-10 minutes late, $10.00; 11-20 minutes late, $20.00, etc.). Late fees must be paid in full at the time of pick up. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Refund Policy

While we are confident that your experience with Arts Alive will be a positive one, we have outlined our refund policy below. All refund requests must be made in writing and submitted to admin@artsalivebarrington.org.

If a registered student decides not to participate in the Arts Alive school program:
– A full refund, minus a $30 processing fee will be given if the student withdraws, prior to the first day of auditions
– A 50% refund will be given for withdrawal after auditions have started but before the cast list is posted
– A 25% refund will be given after cast lists have been posted but prior to the first rehearsal
– No refunds will be given once rehearsals have begun. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis.

Cast List

To be announced.

Attendance

The play consists of an ensemble cast. Even if you think your child has a small part, they are a significant part of the play. Their absence affects the entire cast. Please do your best to ensure that your child is present for every rehearsal for which they are called. If your child has to miss a rehearsal, please notify us as soon as possible. More than three (3) absences may result in removal from the play.

Discipline Policy

All participants and their parents will be required to review and sign the Arts Alive! Discipline Policy. The Discipline Policy will be reviewed at the start of the program. In addition, a hard copy will be provided to be signed and returned.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available.

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete a Scholarship Application by no later than November 2. No applications will be considered beyond this date.