Mamma Mia!
Grades: Incoming 5th - graduated 12th graders
Auditions: Tuesday, May 13th, from 4:15 - 6:30pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, May 20th, from 4:15 - 6:30pm (You will not be called the entire time.)
Weekly Rehearsal Schedule: Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Begins Thursday, June 19th - July 2nd (no regular rehearsal July 3rd or 4th)
Leads may be called Tuesday/Wednesday, June 17/18 (or potentially earlier if schedule issues.)
4th of July Parade Participation: As part of participating in Mamma Mia! the musical, the kids will also have the opportunity to perform in the Novato 4th of July Parade with Rhythms! We will rehearse our parade walk during camp time. Plan for your child to meet us early Friday morning at Rhythms, and be done mid-morning after parade is over!
Dress Rehearsals/Tech Week: (at Novato Theater Company)
Sunday, July 6: 11:00 - 5:00pm
Monday, July 7: 10:00 - 4:00pm
Tuesday, July 8: 10:00 - 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 9: 10:00 - 4:00pm
Thursday, July 10: 10:00 - 4:00pm
Performances: (at Novato Theater Company)
Friday, July 11: 7:00pm
Saturday, July 12th: 1:30pm & 7pm
Sunday, July 13th: 1:30pm
All shows are MANDATORY and students may not miss them for any reason except illness or family emergency. Students will be called between 1.5-2 hours before showtime for each performance.
Strike:
After the final Sunday performance the cast will have a 60 minute strike to help pack and clean the theater. Strike is a required component of participation in the show.
Cast Party:
We will have a cast party after the strike at Round Table Pizza in Novato. The cast party is included in your fee (we will provide pizza and sweets) so we hope you'll all attend!
Parent Volunteer Requirement:
There are many things to do to put together a show, and therefore we ask for a parent volunteer from each family to fulfill two volunteer positions. However if this is not convenient for you, you have the option to pay the opt out fee of $50. Certain positions require expertise in a field (set, costumes, etc.) but most just require your time (backstage parent supervision, etc). Most jobs will require about 3 hours of work. If you LOVE volunteering or have a special skill that might be helpful, please email us.
The volunteer sign up link will be in the parent packet: at that time you can choose your position or pay the opt-out fee.
Production Fee:
The musical costs $690. Your Production Fee includes your script, show t-shirt, digital video of the performance, cast party, and some costume items (you will be asked to provide some costume items like shoes, leotards, tights, wigs, particular costume items - all things the student will keep.)
Your Rhythms account will be charged 1/2 the total ($345) on May 13th and the second half on June 15th.
When you enroll, you will enter your credit card information and be enrolled in auto-pay, so you will be automatically charged. Please email the studio if you need a payment plan.
Payments later than 5 days past the due date will incur a $15 late fee. We are not able to give refunds.
Costumes:
Actors will be required to provide several items for their costumes, including but not limited to tights and shoes.
Family Discount:
If two or more siblings are enrolled in a Rhythms musical (including our younger or older shows), we offer $65 off for each child.
New Friend Discount:
For every new friend that a returning actor registers for this musical, the returning actor will receive $100 off their performance fee. (Friends must be new to Rhythms Performing Arts.)
Important Note:
These discounts are not automatically added to your Studio Director account. Please email the studio if you would like a discount applied to your account.
AUDITIONS STEPS
1. Please go through the following audition pack: MAMMA MIA! AUDITION PACK (Coming in April!)
2. Please be sure to fill out the audition form by Monday, May 12th. (Coming in April!)
3. Sign up on our studio registration website: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/rhythmsperformingarts/portal.sd?page=Login
4. If you have any questions about audition music or anything else, please direct them to Amanda at rhythmsperformingarts@gmail.com
5. Come to auditions on Tuesday, May 13th, from 4:15 - 6:30pm at Rhythms!