Question 1

What is the production fee for?

Accepted Answer

There is a tuition fee to participate in the show.  This helps with the cost of the copyrights of the show, rehearsal and performance space, sets, costumes and other production materials.

Question 2

What are CALL BACKS?

Accepted Answer

A call back is designed to help the production staff cast the show.  You  may be called back to sing a specific song or read for a specific  character in the show.  This is to help with casting only.

Question 3

If I’m NOT CALLED BACK, does that mean I won’t get a leading role?

Accepted Answer

NO.  A call back just means we would like to hear more from you.  Some  children will not need a call back and we may already have you in mind  for a character. The full cast list will be posted on the website, under Auditions.

Question 4

When will the cast list be posted?

Accepted Answer

The cast list is typically posted a day after call backs. It will be emailed to you as well as posted on our website, under Current Cast ONLY.

Question 5

What if my child will miss one or more of the rehearsals?

Accepted Answer

If you have one or two conflicts, it is completely understandable.  Please email meghan@portplayers.com the dates in which your child cannot attend rehearsal.  If there are several conflicts, it will be difficult for your child and  the rest of the cast to work together as a team and not fall behind. We  ask that if you do have several conflicts that you pass on having your  child participate in the show. It is important that the cast is complete  in order for us to put on a successful musical. Please note that Tech Week is MANDATORY.

Question 6

What if my child is going to be absent the day of rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

If you have a same day absence or are going to be late, please do NOT email! Please TEXT only to 978-412-5456 to let us know.

Question 7

What is Tech Week?

Accepted Answer

Tech week is the week prior to the show. We will be adding rehearsals  and there will be a mandatory DRESS rehearsal that week. Please keep  this in mind regarding your schedule.

Question 8

How will I know what we will be practicing at each rehearsal?

Accepted Answer

We will be sending out a detailed schedule every TWO weeks. We try not to  waste time and have children at rehearsal when they are not being  used. As an example, we may hold an ALL CALL rehearsal from 6:00-7:30  and may only work with the leads from 7:30-9:00. We will do our best to  accommodate, however, if there is any down time, we would like the kids  to be working on their music and lines and respect their cast-mates by being quiet.

Question 9

Will I have to provide a costume for my child?

Accepted Answer

We have connections with a professional theater and they were very generous loaning us various costumes in the past. However, you may need to provide a basic costume for your child.  We will do our best to provide what we can, however, it is not guaranteed that a costume will be provided for all.

Question 10

How can I volunteer?

Accepted Answer

We would greatly appreciate helpers during tech week and also during the actual show. In addition, we will sell concessions during intermission  to help fund the program. A SignUp Genius will be sent out and we ask every family to volunteer for something.

Question 11

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Accepted Answer

Please feel free to contact the Director, Liz Armano, with any questions at: lizarmano@portplayers.com.

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