Parent Meeting Agenda

Meet the Production Team!

Samantha Henry, Director

Zach Thomas, Music Director

Jordan Gottschalk, Choreographer

Debra Searls, Costumer

 

Production Fee Information

• On-Stage Cast – $100
• Technical Crew – $25
• Fees are due by August 31
• Cash or Check made payable to MCPA
• Credit Card  *Includes credit card processing fee*
• Scholarships are available; see Craig
• It costs over $20,000 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    September 28-October 3 (Call times will be emailed out early September).  An additional meeting prior to September 28 may be scheduled.
  • Set Building and Painting   Link to schedule will be sent out via email.
  • Lights/Sound    September 28-October 3 ( Call times will be emailed out in early Septmeber). 
  • All technical crew will be needed for the cast/crew picture on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m.
  • The cast/crew party will be on Saturday, October 3 following the 2 p.m. performance.  
• Rehearsal Breakdown for On Stage Cast – indicates who needs to attend each rehearsal.   You only need to attend rehearsals when your character/group 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 or set build/paint session.
• Email Craig VanRenterghem ASAP if your child will be absent  education@mcpa.org

 

Cancellations

• We will cancel if there is a Level 2 or 3 weather advisory at the time of rehearsal or set build/paint 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!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A5AF2CA7F94-65043665-thelittle

ALL families need to complete by August 14

 

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.  *To give your student permission to sign themselves in and out, please email education@mcpa.org.*
• 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, August 18 at 11 AM!
• Pre-sale tickets for cast/crew families start on Tuesday, August 11 at 11 AM by using the code Mermaid26
• Technical Crew Students Code for Comp Ticket is Mermaidcrew
• Tickets prices this year are:
  • $15.00 – Students and Senior Citizens
  • $20.00 – Adults
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*$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.
• All questions related to tickets should be directed to Story Moosa 419.423.2787 ext. 100 or smoosa@mcpa.org

Shout-Outs!

• Program shout-outs are a great way to express encouragement to your child.
• All Shout-Outs are due no later than September 3.
• https://forms.gle/F7KJvEDnnuBuShMy8
• Cash or checks made payable to MCPA. 
• If paying by check, you can include this with your particpation fee, so you are only writing one check.
• Credit Card Payments (Processing Fee Included) https://mcpa.coursestorm.com/

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 Little Mermaid group.