Sept 22–26 – Auditions

Starting the week of Sep 29-Oct 4 – (Lions, Tigers, Bears 1)

• Mondays, 4pm-7pm: Bears 2 Cast 

• Tuesdays, 3:30–6:30pm: Lions Cast

• Wednesdays, 4:00–7:00pm: Bears 1 Cast

• Thursdays, 3:30–6:30pm: Tigers Cast 

Starting the week of October 6-11 – Start Weekly Rehearsals (Monkeys Cast, Chorus)

• Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00pm: Monkeys Cast (grades k–2)

Saturday Rehearsals (All casts)

Oct 4

• Lions · 9:00–11:00

• Tigers · 11:00–1:00

Oct 11 

• Bears 1 & 2· 9:00–1:00pm 

Oct 25

• Lions · 9:00–11:00

• Tigers · 11:00–1:00

• Bears 1 & 2 · 1:30–4:00

Nov 15

• Bears 1 & 2· 9:00–1:00pm 

Nov 22

• Lions · 9:00–12:00

• Tigers · 12:30–3:30

Dec 6

• Bears 1 & 2· 9:00–1:00pm 

Dec 13

• Lions · 9:00–11:00

• Tigers · 11:00–1:00

Jan 10

• Bears 1 · 9:00–2:00

Jan 17

• [tentative] Tigers, Lions, Bears 2

Performance Dates

Jan 23–25, 2026 → Bears 1 Cast 

Jan 30–Feb 1, 2026 → K–2* & Tigers Cast 

Feb 6–8, 2026 → K–2* & Lions Cast 

Feb 13–15, 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.

START: OCTOBER 8

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

Saturday Rehearsals:

• Nov 22 · 9:00–12:00 (with Lions)

• Nov 22 · 12:30–3:30 (with Tigers)

• Dec 13 · 9:00–12:00 (with Lions)

• Dec 13 · 11:00–1:00 (with Tigers)

Tech Week Rehearsals: REQUIRED. NO ABSENCES PERMITTED

Will rehearse with either Lions Tech and performances (Feb 2–5) or Tigers Tech and performances (Jan 26–29) depending on assignment.

Performances: To be assigned to either Tigers (Jan 30–Feb 1) or Lions (Feb 6–8). Cast assignments are determined by the third week of rehearsals.

LIONS CAST

Weekly Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 3:30–6:30pm

Saturday Rehearsals:

• Oct 4 · 9:00–11:00

• Oct 25 · 9:00–11:00

• Nov 22 · 9:00–12:00

• Dec 13 · 9:00–11:00

Tech Week Rehearsals: REQUIRED. NO ABSENCES PERMITTED

• Mon, Feb 2 · 3:30–6:30

• Tue, Feb 3 · 3:30–6:30

• Wed, Feb 4 · 3:30–7:00

• Thu, Feb 5 · 3:30–7:00

Performances: Feb 6, 7, 8, 2026

TIGERS CAST

Weekly Rehearsals: Thursdays, 3:30–6:30pm

Saturday Rehearsals:

• Oct 4 · 11:00–1:00

• Oct 25 · 11:00–1:00

• Nov 22 · 12:30–3:30

• Dec 13 · 11:00–1:00

Tech Week Rehearsals: REQUIRED. NO ABSENCES PERMITTED

• Mon, Jan 26 · 3:30–7:00

• Tue, Jan 27 · 4:30–7:30

• Wed, Jan 28 · 3:30–7:00

• Thu, Jan 29 · 3:30–7:00

Performances: Jan 30, 31, Feb 1, 2026

BEARS 1 CAST

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

Saturday Rehearsals:

• Oct 11 · 9:00am–1:00pm

• Oct 25 · 1:30–4:00

• Nov 15 · 9:00am–1:00pm

• Dec 6 · 9:00am–1:00pm

• Jan 10 • 9am-2pm (Bears 1 only, not combined)

Tech Week Rehearsals: REQUIRED. NO ABSENCES PERMITTED

• Mon, Jan 19 · 4:00–8:00

• Tue, Jan 20 · 3:30–7:30

• Wed, Jan 21 · 3:30–7:30

• Thu, Jan 22 · 4:30–8:30

Performances: Jan 23, 24, 25, 2026

BEARS 2 CAST

Weekly Rehearsals: Mondays, 4pm-7pm (Subject to change to 5pm-8pm based on pre-registration waitlist.)

Saturday Rehearsals:

• Oct 11 · 9:00am–1:00pm

• Oct 25 · 1:30–4:00

• Nov 15 · 9:00am–1:00pm

• Dec 6 · 9:00am–1:00pm

Tech Week Rehearsals: REQUIRED. NO ABSENCES PERMITTED

• Mon, Feb 9 · 4:00–8:30

• Tue, Feb 10 · 4:00–8:30

• Wed, Feb 11 · 4:00–8:30

• Thu, Feb 12 · 4:00–8:30

Performances (Tentative): Feb 13, 14, 15, 2026

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  :) 

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 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

•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.