"Come with me, and you'll be,
in a world of pure imagination!"
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Leonardo da Vinci
Fall 2024
About After School Sessions
LDV students in grades 1-8 are welcome to join the cast! This session introduces students to a wide range of theatrical skills. They will sing, dance, and act each day as they rehearse for the show. Cast members will see their hard work pay off, and feel the magic of the stage when this full scale production is presented at 24th Street Theater (Sierra 2). Rehearsal sessions take place at your school site. All registered cast members are cast in the ensemble. Auditions determine featured roles.
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About the Show
Based on the original book, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl, this timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure! Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, Willy Wonka Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical!
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Important Dates
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Last day to register: September 4
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Auditions/Callbacks: September 9 & 11
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After School Rehearsals: Sept. 23-Nov. 6
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Tech Week & Performances: Nov. 9 - 17
Registration
Registration: $295
Last day to Register: September 4
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Registration is open to LdV students in 1st-8th grade.
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Registration is a 2 step process. Your completed online registration form and tuition payment must be received in order to reserve your spot. Registration closes when full or on Sept. 4, whichever comes first. Everyone registered will be cast in the ensemble. Auditions will determine specific roles.
Waitlist: If the cast is full you may request to be placed on the waitlist by completing the online registration form. No payment will be due until you have been notified of an opening.
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Refund Policy: No refund of tuition will be made after September 4. If you withdraw by September 4, your tuition will be refunded minus a $75 cancelation fee.
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Parent Commitment: By registering for this workshop session, each family agrees to complete one volunteer position. Click this Parent Committee Link for jobs and descriptions. If you are unable to commit to a parent position, please include the $100 "opt out" fee with your tuition payment.
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Costumes: Each cast member will be responsible for providing their own costume and certain accessories.
Auditions
General Auditions
Mon., Sept. 9 (3:30-6:00pm)
Location: LdV Cafeteria
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Audition materials and information will be emailed to registered cast members by August 30. Cast members will choose one song and one audition scene from the show.
Callbacks
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Location: LdV Cafeteria
The callback list and schedule will be emailed after the general auditions. Those called back will be asked to read sides from the script and sing for specific roles. All registered participants will be cast in the ensemble. Auditions determine featured roles.
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Rehearsals
Dates: Sept. 23 - November 6
Times: Monday/Wednesday (3:30-6:00pm)
Location: LdV Cafeteria
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Rehearsal schedules may vary depending on what is being rehearsed. You may not be scheduled for every rehearsal or the entire rehearsal session. You will receive a detailed schedule once the cast list has been posted.
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Absences: Attendance is very important. Due to limited rehearsal time we will not be able to go back and re-teach or re-stage scenes for students who are absent. You may not miss more than 3 rehearsals. If a cast member misses a rehearsal, they may not be placed in that particular number. Include any conflicts you have on your registration form in advance.
Tech Week &
Performances
Dates: November 9 - 17
Times: TBA
Location: 24th Street Theater (Sierra 2)
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Tech week is an exciting week of rehearsals at the theater when we set the technical aspects of the show, and for the first time the cast and crew start working with sets, props, costumes, lights, sound, and spacing. Each cast will be scheduled for 3 dress rehearsals and 2 performances. Cast and crew call time is 1 hour prior to each performance.
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Attendance: All tech week rehearsals and performances are mandatory. There can be no absences. Missing a mandatory rehearsal may result in being removed from the show.