Monkeys Cast (Grade K-1)

Children in the Monkeys Cast will merge with the Lions and Tigers Casts for performances. Children in Monkeys will be cast as orphans and will rehearse a scene with speaking lines and 2 musical numbers for performances.

Monkeys Group A (Tigers Cast)

• Auditions: Self Tape 

• BREAKS/HOLIDAYS - NONE  (Spring Break schedules vary by school/district. There are no breaks in the rehearsal schedule.)

Class Rehearsals starting March 18th

• Mondays
  2:30-3:30pm

• Saturdays (with Tigers Cast)
  04/20, 04/27
  11:00am-1pm

• Tech/Dress Rehearsals (no absences permitted)

Mon, 05/13 • 3:30pm-7:00pm

Tue, 05/14 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

Wed, 05/15 • 3:30pm-7:00pm - DRESS REHEARSAL

Thu, 05/16 • 3:30pm-6:30pm - DRESS REHEARSAL

• Performances

Call time for performances is 2 hours before showtime
 

May 17-19 •  Fri & Sat 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm (Tickets $15)

Monkeys Group B (Lions Cast)

• Auditions: Self Tape

• BREAKS/HOLIDAYS - NONE   (Spring Break schedules vary by school/district. There are no breaks in the rehearsal schedule.)
   

Class Rehearsals starting March 18th

• Mondays
  3:30-4:30

• Saturdays (with Lions Cast)
  04/20, 04/27
  9am-11am

• Tech/Dress Rehearsals (no absences permitted)

Mon, 05/06 • 3:30pm-7:00pm

Tue, 05/07 • 4:30pm-7:30pm

Wed, 05/08 • 3:30pm-7:30pm - DRESS REHEARSAL

Thu, 05/09 • 3:30pm-7:00pm - DRESS REHEARSAL

• Performances

Performance Schedule

Call time for performances is 2 hours before showtime 

Fri, May 10 at 6pm & Sat, May 11 at 2pm

Daisy McCarthy

Mía Yates

Poppy Pappas

Poppy Sisson

Sat, May 11 at 6pm & Sun, May 12 at 2pm

Alden Colbeck

Beecher Irie

Cecilia Cole

Juna Efross

Ocean Wright

Lions Cast

• Auditions: Tuesday, Feb 27

• BREAKS/HOLIDAYS - NONE   (Spring Break schedules vary by school/district. There are no breaks in the rehearsal schedule.)

• Tuesdays (Starting March 12)
  3:30pm-6:00ppm

Early Pick-Up: Tue, 04/30 • 3:30-5:30pm

• Saturdays
  03/30, 04/13, 04/20, 04/27
  9:00am-11:00am

• Tech/Dress Rehearsals (NO ABSENCES ALLOWED)Tech/Dress Rehearsals (No absences permitted)

Mon, 05/06 • 3:30pm-6:00pm - CORRECTION (2.5hr)

Tue, 05/07 • 4:30pm-7:30pm (3 hr)

Wed, 05/08 • 3:30pm-7:30pm* (4 hr DRESS REHEARSAL. Pack food)

*Monkeys on Wednesday: Rehearsal ends at 7pm

Thu, 05/09 • 4:30pm-7:00pm - CORRECTION (2.5 hr) DRESS REHEARSAL

• Performances

• Call time for performances is 2 hours before showtime
  May 10-12 • Fri & Sat 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm (Tickets $15)

Tigers Cast 

• Auditions: Thursday, Feb 29

• BREAKS/HOLIDAYS - NONE   (Spring Break schedules vary by school/district. There are no breaks in the rehearsal schedule.)

• Thursdays (Starting March 14)
  3:30pm-6:00pm

Early Pick-Up:

Thu, 05/02 • 3:30-5:30pm - 2 hour rehearsal

Thu, 05/07 • 3:30-4:30pm - 1 hour rehearsal

• Saturdays
  03/30, 04/13, 04/20, 04/27
  11:00am-1:00pm

• Tech/Dress Rehearsals (NO ABSENCES ALLOWED)

Mon, 05/13 • 3:30pm-7:00pm

Tue, 05/14 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

Wed, 05/15 • 3:30pm-7:00pm

Thu, 05/16 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

• Performances

• Call time for performances is 2 hours before showtime
  May 17-19 •  Fri & Sat 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm (Tickets $15)

Bears Cast 

• Auditions: Wednesday, Feb 28

• BREAKS/HOLIDAYS - NONE  (Spring Break schedules vary by school/district. There are no breaks in the rehearsal schedule.)

• Wednesdays  (Starting March 13)
  3:30pm-6:00pm

• Saturdays
  03/30, 04/13, 04/20, 

04/27
1:30pm-4:30pm

• Tech/Dress Rehearsals (NO ABSENCES ALLOWED)

Mon, 04/29 • 4:30pm-7:30pm

Tue, 04/30 • 5:00pm-8:00pm

Wed, 05/01 • 3:30pm-7:30pm

Thu, 05/02 • 5:00pm-8:00pm

• Performances
  May 3-5 • Fri & Sat 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm 

SHARED ROLE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Fri 6pm and Sat 2pm 

Orphans (D)

Penny - KATE

Abbie - TESSIE

Teagan - JULY

Charlie - DUFFY

Iain - ROOSTER

Lily - LILY

Jojo - DRAKE

Orphans (C)

Charlotte - ATTIE

Arya - SAMANTHA

Celeste - PENNY

India - CHARLOTTE

Dance Performers

Aria

Arya

Sally

Sat 6pm and Sun 2pm

Orphans (D)

Charlotte - KATE

Arya - TESSIE

Celeste - JULY

India - DUFFY

Jojo - ROOSTER

Cat - LILY

Iain - DRAKE

Orphans (C)

Penny - ATTIE

Abbi - SAMANTHA

Teagan - PENNY

Charlie - CHARLOTTE

Dance Performers

Emmy

Presley

Arly

INSTRUCTIONS

BRING/PACK

• Script for backstage

• Pencil

• Water

• Non-messy snack (string cheese, goldfish, dried fruit) NO POPCORN

• Character/jazz shoes (wear street shoes to rehearsal)

WHAT TO WEAR

All actors are required to have jazz or character shoes.  OYES has some available to borrow, but we do not have all sizes.  If you plan on borrowing a pair, please plan to try them on.

Mon-Tue: Undergarments not required, but helpful for costume fittings. If your actor wears leggings and a tank under their shirt, this will be sufficient. Please have your actor bring jazz shoes.  Jazz/character shoes will remain at the theater until the final show.

Wed-Sun: Dress Rehearsal & Shows - UNDERGARMENTS ARE REQUIRED

NEW INFO: Actors need to bring an oversized (adult size) shirt to put on over costume when taking a snack/dinner break. Bring this shirt for dress rehearsal and shows.

Links for required items:

Dance shorts -- Please choose a neutral color.

Boys gym shorts -- Please choose a neutral color.

Camisole/Tank -- Please choose a color that matches your actors skin tone!

Jazz Shoes* 

*OYES has some jazz shoes available to borrow.  Please bring your own jazz shoes or extra pair if you have them to share.  ALL ACTORS will wear jazz shoes.

HAIR

Starting MONDAY: Please have actors' hair tied back in low ponytail or French braids (single or double)

RECOMMENDED: Bring your own hairbrush.

WHEN TO EAT

A special note about eating and costumes. 

The general rule is that actors are not permitted to eat in their costumes. However, with young performers we have adapted the rule. Actors MUST have an over-shirt, onesie, or robe to cover their costume in order to eat while in costume.

HOW TO DRESS FOR DRESS-REHEARSALS & SHOWS (Wed-Sun)

Please read out loud at home with your actor.

1. Come to rehearsal with your undergarments on underneath your clothes.

2. Remove your street clothes and store them in your cubby.

3. A technician will attach your mic belt and headset before you put on your costume. DO NOT PUT YOUR COSTUME ON BEFORE YOUR MIC BELT.

4. After your mic is on, you may change into your costume.

5. After your costume is on, you will remain in the dressing room area until called to the stage for a sound check.

6. After rehearsal you will LEAVE YOUR CHARACTER/JAZZ SHOES at OYES until the final show.

PLEASE  ARRIVE WITH YOUR UNDERGARMENTS ALREADY ON.

REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MIC EQUIPMENT

• Please, never touch the mics.

• The only person(s) permitted to adjust or remove the mic on the actor's face or the pack in their belt is a MIC TECHNICIAN.

• Any accidental damage to a mic by mishandling (or dropping) can cost $$$ to replace.

• Never touch the mic on your face, tug on the wire, or touch the pack in your mic belt

Final Reminders!

It is important to remember that absences are not permitted during tech week. Cast members are expected to attend all rehearsals they are called for unless prior approval has been given. Any absences from tech rehearsal can disrupt the planning, timing, and efficiency of the rehearsal process.

Finally, please remember that a musical is a living, breathing entity!  Things don’t always go exactly as planned, so changes to the plan may be made during the rehearsal process. We promise to give you as much advance notice as possible on all changes that arise.

Common questions

Q: Can I add more schedule conflicts later?  No. All conflicts must be added by Auditions.  Additional conflicts may only be added with permission from the Director.

Q: Are conflicts listed here considered "excused absences"?  Yes

Q: What if my child is sick or there's an emergency?  Emergency or Sick-Days are excused.

Unavailability for rehearsals can seriously affect rehearsal planning.  We can not add conflicts later.  All conflicts are due before the first rehearsal.  If the actor misses a rehearsal that is planned around their scheduled availability, it is the actors responsibility to "catch up".  Private rehearsal time with the directors is $45/hr. 

Please, no additional conflicts (planned absences) or changes in availability after the first Saturday rehearsal.  The rehearsal schedule will be set and all actors will be expected to attend as planned. The Conflict Form will be unavailable.  Thank you  :)