Spring Drama Class 2010

Acting I, II, III, IV

(The Spring 2010 drama class will be listed as Acting I, II, III, or IV depending upon the student's previous classes in this area.

Acting I - 0400370     Acting II - 0400380

Acting III - 0400390     Acting IV - 0400400)

 

Who:  Open to both NCCS students and non-NCCS students, as well as adults; :  please note that there are no speaking parts for students under grade 8, and no parts for students in grades K-6.  This is due to the available roles in this play.  People may participate in the program without taking it as a class and without being a member of NCCS.

 

Students must be willing to learn & to perform as a group (in pairs) dances from the 1950's.  Students will audition at the January 14 meeting for acting roles, singing roles, and dancing roles.  See bottom for audition information.

 

What:  A one-half credit class counting toward graduation in the Performing Arts category.  We will be doing the dinner theater play, Uncle Phil's Diner, which is an interactive comdey set in about 1956.  There is dancing and singing as well as the acting involved in this play.

When:  Sign up deadline for the class is December 15th and will be limited in size, so sign up early.   The schedule for rehearsals and performances and other class meetings is as follows.  Please verify on your calendar that you will be available for these dates:

 

Performances -

Thursday, April 29

Friday, April 30

Rehearsals (class meetings)

  • Thursday nights from 7 pm to 9:30 beginning January 14th  AS WELL AS
  • January 14 - 7 - 9 pm
  • January 21 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • January 28 - 7 - 9 pm
  • February 4 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • February 11 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • February 18 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • February 25 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • March 4 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • March 11 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • March 18 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • March 20 - 9 a.m. to noon
  • March 25 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • March 27 - 9 a.m. to noon
  • April 1 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • April 3 - 9 a.m. to noon
  • April 8 - 7 - 9:30 pm
  • April 10 - 9 a.m. to noon
  • April 15 - 6:30 to 8 pm
  • April 17 - 9 am to noon
  • April 22 - 7 - 10 pm
  • April 24 - 9 a.m to noon
  • April 25 - 1 pm to 4 pm - Sets up
  • April 27 - DRESS REHEARSAL - 6 pm to 10:30 pm
  • April 29 - PERFORMANCE - be in costume and ready to go by 5:45 pm (Adults - if work schedules preclude this, let us know when you know); expect to have to stay until about 9:45, though you may get done sooner (we have to clean up!)
  • April 30 - PERFORMANCE - be in costume and ready to go by 5:45 pm (Adults - if work schedules preclude this, let us know when you know); expect to have to stay until about 9:45, though you may get done sooner (we have to clean up!)
  • May 1st - 9 a.m to 11 a.m. - Set Takedown; don't miss this one! students receiving credit toward graduation must attend this meeting.  Students receiving credit toward graduation must attend this meeting.
  • There will also be one Sunday stage setup (April 25), and
  • Saturday, May 1st will be a clean up day from 9 am to 10:30 am; students receiving credit for graduation must attend this day.
  • PLEASE NOTE:   Students are expected to attend all these meetings, although family approved events are excused for a maximum of 2 times (not performances, setups, and cleanups). Students must give 2 weeks notice that they will miss for a family approved event.

Parents should arrange to promptly pick up students from the class.   Students are expected to make all rehearsals, unless ill. 

 

Each unexcused absence will cause a student to lose 5 points on their final grade. 

 

Where:  Church on the Rock Melbourne, 4028 S. Babcock St., Melbourne, FL

 

Why:  Because we like it, or we need the graduation credits.

 

Cost: 

NCCS Students - $40 for NCCS students

Non-NCCS students for credit - $75

Students not for credit - no cost, except your time and energy

Adults - no cost, except your time and energy

 

Fee must be paid by February 1st, and will go to cover some of the expenses of the play.  Cost can be paid in installments as long as the last installment is paid by February 1st.

How to Register:

Students:   Please fill out the standard class enrollment form (see home page of website) and either mail it in, bring it in, or FAX it in to 724-6932.  Make checks payable to "NCCS."  Cost can be paid in installments as long as the last installment is paid by February 1st.

ALSO:  email Mrs. Hancock to let her know you have signed up.

SANDYHOME@aol.com

 

Questions?

 For more information, contact Mrs. Hancock at SANDYHOME@aol.com

 

Tentative Part Assignments

 

The following list of part assignments is tentative.  That means that, during the first 2 weeks of rehearsals, we reserve the right to re-assign parts as we see enthusiasm, abilities, and personalities of the actors and actresses emerge.

 

Check this page on Monday afternoon, January 18 for script distribution information.

 

Roles in the Play: 

 

Age descriptions do not mean the actor has to actually be that age, just play that age.

PJ the DJ - teenage nephew of Uncle Phil - acting, impromptu, 1 solo, dancing - Micah Phillips

Flodene - experienced waitress, snappy wit - acting, impromptu, dancing - Helen Badger

Hazel - Flodene's baby sister (adult), works in hospitality, lives to bowl; acting, doowop singer (background), dancing - Brooke Badger

Wally - teen nerd - waiter, acting, impromptu, 1 solo, 1 duet, 1 duet dance number, other dancing - Andrew King

Bunny Sue - head cheerleader at high school - waitress, acting, impromptu, some dancing, cheering - Alison Wooley

Cindy Lou - head cheerleader at other high school - waitress, acting, impromptu, some dancing, cheering - Jennifer Wooley

Ritchey - teen running for class president - waiter, acting, impromptu, dancing - Daniel Gattle

Tammy - prom girl - waitress, acting, impromptu, dancing, 1 solo - Jubilee Adkins

Tony Petrelli - young adult auto mechanic similar to The Fonz - waiter, acting, impromptu, dancing - Josiah Gattle

Jimmy - teen surfer/actor - waiter, acting, impromptu, dancing - Skyler Rose

LaVonna - Hair styling waitress - acting, impromptu, dancing Jayel Gattle

Johnny Rocket - football hero - waiter, acting, impromptu, dancing; Marc Marzan

Billy Mayfield - boy scout teen - waiter, acting, impromptu, dancing - JD Stiers

Gertrude - math girl nerd - waitress, acting, impromptu, 1 duet, 1 duet dancing, other dancing, one other song; Kaley McGarrigle

Uncle Phil - older male; owner of the diner; acting, impromptu, may dance as desired - Phil Cannon

Phil's Mom - older woman; acting, impromptu - CJ Casner

Mrs. Winklestein, Kindergarten Teacher - older woman; acting; Erin Meek

Mrs. Lavoris, Dental Assistant - older woman; acting, impromptu, good with multiple props simultaenously - Rebecca Cheney

Coach Farber - older male - acting - Frankie Stiers

Christine Cunningham, the Prom Stalking Older Lady - acting, some impromptu - Alison Wooley

Parole Officers/Security Guards - older male; acting, some impromptu - Ryan Cannon or Dakota Fraley

6 Shadow Waiters or Waitresses - any age from 7th grade through adult; will be assigned to a particular acting waiter/waitress to take over the serving duties when the actor is needed and otherwise assist that actor during general food service, staying in character which we will develop for you when we know who you are; does do some of the dancing; also fills in during rehearsals for missing characters.  Names & backgrounds of Shadows TBD.  = Irina Scott, Caroline Nelson, Briana Nelson

Currently unassigned (missed auditions) - Rebecca Tanner

 

Songs: 

Jive Hands - Dance number - all teen acting diner staff - recorded

Love at the Diner -  includes dance duet - Andrew King & Kaley McGarrigle

Yackety Yak - dance number for all teen acting diner staff plus Flodene; recorded

At the Hop - live band number with a spotlighted dance duet; requires experienced swing dancers - OPEN

Lollipop - One girl soloist plus 3 backup singer dancers plus Hazel - to be assigned

Great Balls of Fire  - Micah Phillips

Tammy - Jubilee Adkins

Splish Splash - live band number with all teen acting diner staff dancing = band soloist

Johnny Be Good - Wally's 2nd song - Andrew King

Eddie My Love - Erin Meek

Various 50's songs - All diner staff dancing - solos to be assigned

 

Technical Support Crew needs

Director - Sandy Hancock

Assistant Director - Micah Phillips

Stage Manager - Alison Wooley

Acting Coach - CJ Casner

Lights head - Joel Phillips

Lights assistant -

Sound head -

Sound assistant -

Costume head -

Costumer makers -

Makeup & hair styles head - Lisa McGarrigle

Makeup assistants -

Choreographer -

Dance teacher -

Rehearsal Secretary - (takes roll, makes sure decision info gets passed to department heads, emails actors and crew with updated info; acts as communication point for all with director; attends all rehearsals; keeps to do lists, sends reminders; you contact her if you will miss class or be late.) - Livvy Hancock

Band Leader - Bill Yerkes

Band members - see Bill Yerkes

Publicity -

Sets head -

Sets assistant -

Prop Master -

Prop Creation/Acquisition -

Person to create computer items (posters, menus, other such projects)

Errands -

 

Audition Information

 

General Audition Info - Will be held January 14;  those who cannot make a January 14 audition can email the director for additional information.

 

Singing - will do an a capella version of When You Wish Upon a Star

 

Acting - Bring a monologue of your choice of about 2-3 minutes.  You will be judged on voice tone, voice levels, enunciation, use of gestures, and delivery of lines.  You do not need to memorize the piece; however, that WILL get you extra points.  You are not expected to be perfect; this is a class in acting.  Please also bring a typed list of your previous acting experience, and be prepared to tell us which roles you would prefer.

 

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Hancock at SANDYHOME@aol.com  or by phone at 723-1714.