Parent Meeting Agenda

Meet the Production Team!

Samantha Henry, Director

Lindsay Taylor, Assistant Director 

Zachary Thomas, Music Director

Jordan Gottschalk, Choreographer

Debra Searls, Costumer

 

Production Fee Information

  • On-Stage Cast – $75
  • Technical Crew – $45
  • Fees are due by February 6
  • Cash or Check made payable to MCPA
  • Credit Card  *Includes credit card processing fee*
  • Scholarships are available; see Craig
  • It costs over $10,000 to put on a production of this magnitude.  Production fees cover the cost of script, cast photo and T-shirt, as well as instructional costs, props, set construction, artistic rights, lighting, sound, costumes, cast party, and administration costs such as ticketing and publicity.

 

Rehearsal Schedules

  • Technical Crew Schedule: 
    • Make Up/Hair    March 10-15 ( Call times will be emailed out in the next week or two).
    • Set Building and Painting   See schedule below in the Set Construction/Painting section.
    • All technical crew will be needed for the cast/crew picture on Thursday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
    • The cast/crew party will be on Saturday, March 15 immediately following the 2 p.m. performance.  
  • Rehearsal Breakdown for On Stage Cast – indicates who needs to attend each rehearsal.   You will need to only attend rehearsals when your character is listed or full cast is called.

 

Conflicts

  • With the exception of the conflict dates provided to us at auditions, we expect your child at all other applicable rehearsals.

 

If your child is sick . . .

  • If your child is sick/contagious, please do NOT send them to rehearsal.
  • Email Craig VanRenterghem no later than 5 PM at education@mcpa.org

 

Cancellations

  • We will cancel if there is a Level 2 or 3 weather advisory at the time of rehearsal or work session.
  • Visit MCPA.org or our Facebook page for cancellation information

 

Parent Help

PARENT COMMITMENT: Youtheatre is a family affair! Parents are asked to volunteer on pre-show and show-week parent committees. Committees cover every aspect of producing a show, including building and painting sets, costumes, backstage supervisors, dressing room supervisors, cast party and many more. Our shows would not be possible without the dedication and investment of each family!

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEER FORM BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 31:

 

 

 

MCPA Rules

  • Please DO NOT arrive more than 15 mins before rehearsal starts.  Please DO NOT arrive more than 5 mins after rehearsal ends.
  • Please use Back Stage Door Entrance.
  • Sign your cast/crew members in and out of each rehearsal or work day. 
  • Stay in areas designated for Youtheatre.

 

Set Construction / Painting

  • 1700 Fostoria Ave. (State Route 12). Maps and directions will be provided.
  • Wear OLD clothes and shoes.
  • Bring drills with no. 2 Philips Heads.
  • 1 parent/guaridan is asked to attend with students.

 

Costumes

  • Following this meeting, all on-stage cast members will be measured for their costume.
  • Most will be asked to provide some items as well.

Tickets

  • Public ticket sales begin on Tuesday, February 11th at 11:00 AM!
  • Pre-sale tickets for cast/crew families start on Tuesday, February 4th at 11 AM by using the code WZParent25
  • Technical Crew Students Code for Comp Ticket is WZTech25
  • Tickets will be sold at The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St.
  • Tickets prices this year are:
    • $13.00 – Students and Senior Citizens
    • $16.00 – Adults

*$1.00 from each ticket will go towards the Youtheatre College Scholarship Fund

  • Box Office Hours:
    • Monday-Friday
    • 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • All seats are reserved seating.
  • You may purchase tickets at mcpa.org, over the phone or in person.

Shout-Outs!

T-Shirts

  • Parents and additional family members may order a show t shirt.
  • All cast and crew members will recieve a shirt, so please do NOT order one for them.
  • T Shirt Orders are due no later than February 10.

Communication

  • I will send out weekly e-mail to keep you up to date.  Make sure I have all e-mail addresses needed.
  • Visit our website, MCPA.org for updates.
  • “Like” Marathon Center for the Performing Arts on Facebook.
  •  Remind App: I will be adding everyone to our Wizard of Oz group.
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