INSTRUCTIONS

BRING/PACK

• Script for backstage - REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED

• 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 well in advance.

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

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

If you wear a wig- please arrive with hair in two or more FRENCH braids, or be prepared for wig prep (pin curls)

Wendy- please come with clean, brushed hair- your hair will be styled at the theatre

Pirates- hair out of your face, this could be a pony tail, bun , or braid  - if you do not do your hair at home, please come with clean, brushed hair

Lost boys- one or two FRENCH braids - if you do not do your hair at home, please come with clean, brushed hair

Brave girls- your hair will be styled at the theatre - please come with clean, brushed hair

MAKEUP

ALL CAST - please arrive with a clean face 

If you can do your own "base" makeup please do so.

Character specialized makeup will be applied at the theatre AFTER mics, hair, and costumes.

WHEN TO EAT & DRINK

• Eat a full meal at home

• Actors may not be permitted to eat with their microphones on unless they have appropriate snack food.

• Actors MUST [REQUIRED] use a straw or "sippy" 

The general rule is that actors are not permitted to eat in their mics and 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.

HOLIDAY BREAKS (All casts)

• Thanksgiving Break: Nov 23 - Nov 29

• Christmas Break: Dec 21 - Jan 2

Saturday Rehearsals (All casts)

Oct 5

• Lions • 9:00–11:00

• Tigers • 11:00–1:00

Oct 10

• Bears 1 & 2 • 9:00–2:00pm

Oct 24

• Lions • 9:00–11:00

• Tigers • 11:00–1:00

Oct 31

• Bears 1 & 2 • 9:00–2:00pm

Nov 7

• Lions • 9:00–11:45

• Tigers • 12:00–2:45

Nov 14

• Bears 1 & 2 • 9:00–2:00pm

Dec 5

• Lions • 9:00–11:45

• Tigers • 12:00–2:45

Dec 12

• Bears 1 & 2 • 9:00–2:00pm

Jan 9

• Bears 1 ONLY • 9:00–2:00pm 

Performance Dates

Jan 22–24, 2026 → Bears 1 Cast 

Jan 29–31, 2026 → K–2* & Tigers Cast 

Feb 5–7, 2026 → K–2* & Lions Cast 

Feb 12–14, 2026 → Bears 2 Cast 

*Grades K–2 cast will be split into two groups and assigned to either the Lions or Tigers cast performances.

MONKEYS CAST

Monkeys Auditions: Monkeys will submit a self-tape audition. Instructions to follow registration.

Monkeys Start: Wednesday, October 14

Weekly Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 2:30–4:00pm

Tech Week Rehearsals (Required. No absences permitted)

Monkeys will rehearse with either Lions Tech and performances (Feb 1–4) or Tigers Tech and performances (Jan 25–28), depending on assignment. 

Performances: To be assigned to either Tigers (Jan 29–31) or Lions (Feb 5–7). Cast assignments are determined by the third week of rehearsals.

Weekly Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:00–7:00pm

Saturday Rehearsals

• Oct 10 · 9:00am–2:00pm

• Oct 31 · 9:00am-2:00pm

• Nov 14 · 9:00am–2:00pm

• Dec 12 · 9:00am–2:00pm

• Jan 9 · 9:00am–2:00pm (Bears 1 only, not combined)

Tech Week Rehearsals (Required. No absences permitted)

• Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 21 

• Tech rehearsals will be 4 hours long. Exact times to be announced.

Performances

Jan 22, 23 & 24, 2027

Friday evening show, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, Sunday matinee | Tickets $15–$18

Weekly Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 4pm-7pm

Saturday Rehearsals

• Oct 3 · 11:00–1:00

• Oct 24 · 11:00–1:00

• Nov 7 · 12:00–2:45

• Dec 5 · 12:00–2:45

Tech Week Rehearsals (Required. No absences permitted)

• Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Jan 26  

• Tech rehearsals will be 4 hours long. Exact times to be announced.

Performances

Jan 29, 30 & 31, 2027 

Friday evening show, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, Sunday matinee | Tickets $15–$18

Weekly Rehearsals: Mondays, 4:00pm-7:00pm

Saturday Rehearsals

• Oct 3 · 9:00–11:00

• Oct 24 · 9:00–11:00

• Nov 7 · 9:00–11:45

• Dec 5 · 9:00–11:45

Tech Week Rehearsals (Required. No absences permitted)

• Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 4

• Tech rehearsals will be 3-4 hours long. Exact times to be announced.

Performances

Feb 5, 6 & 7, 2027

Friday evening show, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, Sunday matinee | Tickets $15–$18

Weekly Rehearsals: Thursdays, 4:00–7:00pm

Saturday Rehearsals

• Oct 10 · 9:00am–2:00pm

• Oct 31 · 9:00-2:00pm

• Nov 14 · 9:00am–2:00pm

• Dec 12 · 9:00am–2:00pm

Tech Week Rehearsals (Required. No absences permitted)

• Mon, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 11

• Tech rehearsals will be 4 hours long. Exact times to be announced.

Performances

Feb 12, 13 & 14, 2027

Friday evening show, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, Sunday matinee | Tickets $15–$18

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  :)