Cameron Drama Company

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Due to the popularity of this trip, we have procured more tickets and arranged for additional transportation!

There are 12 spaces remaining for Cameron Students! I will be accepting online and paper registration forms until Friday, November 4th!

Please complete the online Google Form and then return the Paper Permission Slip (print at home or stop by the Drama room for a paper form). Both the paper form and online form must be completed to attend the trip.

Cameron, Fuller and Walsh Theater Students are invited to see "Life of Pi" at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. This trip is FREE! And space is very limited. Please follow all instructions below to ensure your spot for this exciting opportunity.

Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded on a lifeboat with just four other survivors—a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger.

The Framingham Middle School Theatre Arts will host a field trip to the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA to see the production prior to it moving to Broadway this Spring. The trip is sponsored by Framingham Performing Arts. Students wishing to attend are asked to commit to the requirements of the trip and the theater's COVID Protocol.

Please be advised this performance contains some adult language and scenes of violence. The movie adaptation was rated PG.

There is a limited number of seats. It will be filled on a first-come first-served basis with students who completely fill out the online registration and submit a signed permission slip. Families with more than one child must fill out the form for each child.

Date:

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Time:

12:45pm - 5:30pm

Parents must drop off and pick-up at Fuller Middle School.

Location:

American Repertory Theater

Loeb Drama Center

64 Brattle St

Cambridge, MA 02138

Please complete the online Google Form and then return the Paper Permission Slip

The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives hang in the balance. And just when all hope seems lost, a most unexpected hero rises up and takes center stage. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Do you like to sing? Do you like to dance? Wonder what it is like to be in a show? This is your chance to try something new! Or...would you like to be a part of the show without getting on stage? There are also many crew positions available. Something for everyone!

We need actors, singers, dancers, costume crew, hair and make-up crew, props crew, set & stage crew as well as the very important stage management team! Does any of this sound interesting to you?

• Online Sign-ups will be in November.
• Auditions Workshops are Monday, November 28th
• Auditions are Tuesday & Wednesday, November 29 & 30
• Rehearsals are Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, December through February. (A few Friday afternoons and Saturday rehearsals as we get closer to the show.) Late Bus is available for all Monday-Wednesday rehearsals until the week of the show. Check out the Rehearsal Schedule for details!
• Stage Crew will meet on Thursdays and all rehearsals as we get closer to the performances.
• Performances will be February 10th and 11th.

Everyone at Cameron is welcome! If you have any questions, reply to this email or stop by the Drama room (252).

Mrs. Shea

We will be having a Viewing Party after school on November 21 from 2:30-4:45! Please sign up if you are coming! We will watch the video and talk about the similarities and the differences between the Broadway show and our show. It will be a great way for you to get to know the story, characters and new friends! Listen to morning announcements for for information!

No Late Bus on this day. Please arrange for a ride home.

How Do I Audition?

• Select one of songs provided at the Audition Workshop and practice.

• You will be asked to sing your song.

• You only need to sing alone if you want to be considered for a solo part.

• Say your first and last name.

• Present your song

• The same day you will dance as part of a small group.

• Practice the dance video or attend the workshop.

What should I wear:

1. Be yourself but the best version of yourself.

1. You do not need to wear a costume

2. Be neat, comfortable and prepared to move

Does my song need to be memorized?

1. No, you may hold the music. It would be best if you were familiar enough to hold it down and away from your face.

You Should:

1. Sing out and clearly

2. Use both facial expression and body language

3. No chewing gum

4. Understand that your audition starts as soon as you walk in the room not just when you are on stage or at the piano.

5. Practice, practice, practice

What is the Acting Audition?

• You will be asked to share a monologue from the script or a small scene called a Side. You do not have to have this memorized. They will be posted on the Cameron Drama Website to read ahead of time and we will go over them at the Audition Workshop.

Auditions are Only for People Auditioning

• Students, teachers, parents, friends are NOT allowed to sit and watch auditions. Even if a student is signed up to be a member of the crew, they will not be allowed to watch auditions.

• The only people allowed are adult members of the production team, a minimum number of High School helpers and our stage manager.

Rehearsals

• The majority of all rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from after the final bus is called until 4:45. Additional Friday and Saturday rehearsals are also listed on the Rehearsal Schedule.

• Some cast may be called on Thursdays if needed.

• Stage Crew will meet Thursdays

• Rehearsals during our final week will end at 6pm

• Students will need to attend rehearsals when they are called only.

• The Rehearsal Schedule is on the Drama Company Website and is updated as needed.

Late Bus

• All students may take the Late Bus.

• When students sign in for attendance they will indicate at that time that they are taking the Late Bus.

• If this changes during rehearsal, let an adult know ASAP.

• Late Bus numbers are different than regular morning and afternoon bus numbers.

• Bus stops may be different from students regular bus stop. The driver will bring them as close as possible.

Snack/Attendance

ALL Students that are part of SpongeBob the Musical will go directly to the Theater after the last bus is called, unless they are staying with a teacher for extra help.

In the Theater they will:

1. Fill out the attendance form located on the Drama Company website

2. Have a snack they bring from home OR join the Snack Club. Complete the Sign-Up Genius to join the Snack Club!

3. Between 2:55-3:00 students will begin Warm-ups.

Performances

• February 9 a Sensory Friendly Performance at 4:30pm.

• First Performance: February 10 @ 7pm (arrival 5:30-6:00)

• Second Performance: February 11 @ 3pm (arrival 1:30-2:00)

• Third Performance: February 11 @ 7pm (students stay after afternoon performance for Cast/Crew Party between shows)

Family Involvement

How can parents, guardians and family members get involved?

• Volunteers will be needed at all Saturday Rehearsals at lunch

• We will need Front of House help during performances for ticket sales, concessions and ushers

• The Cast and Crew Party is run by Family Volunteers

• Getting the word out about the show

• Getting students to and from rehearsals and performances in a timely manner is the greatest way you can help.

Health and Wellness Policies

• We will follow the same protocols used by Framingham Public Schools pertaining to COVID-19 and all other illnesses.

• If a student is absent from school due to illness, they may not attend rehearsal or performances that night

• We will encourage hand washing and sanitizing and discourage any sharing of food, drinks, and makeup

"Mr. Sun came up and he smiled at me
He said, "It's gonna be the best day, just wait and see""- SpongeBob the Musical

Email: tshea@framingham.k12.ma.us
Website: https://www.framingham.k12.ma.us/Page/8490
Facebook: facebook.com/framinghammiddleschooltheatre