Students from grades 4 to grade 12 who are keen about acting may audition for the Sudbury Theatre Centre's Students on Stage in September 2010. Students on Stage is a special program where students learn all about producing a play while rehearsing this season’s production The Pirate and The Time Thief. The show will be staged Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 2 and 7pm.
Call the STC Box Office at 705.674.8381 x21 for more information.
Download the audition form here.
Will every child who auditions get a part?
Unfortunately, we are only able to take no more than.
Will there be added rehearsals other than the ones on the schedule?
If we lose days because of inclement weather or other similar circumstances extra rehearsals are added. Towards the actual production date, some students may be asked if they can give extra time - depending on the role. If it is not on the original calendar, extra rehearsals depend entirely on the student’s availability.
How many adults will be working with my child?
There is a team of approximately 8 adults.
Are students permitted to bring snacks to rehearsal?
Students are invited to bring a snack. Please, nothing messy or with peanuts. Bring a thermos or bottled water because there is no fountain at STC.
What clothing is required for rehearsal?
Comfortable clothing is recommended so that the student can work on the floor if necessary. BLACK jazz or ballet shoes are required. Please put the student’s name in the shoes. Note: hair is to be off the face (boys and girls) for rehearsals.
Am I able to watch rehearsals and classes?
Sorry, but we ask parents not to attend rehearsals or to come backstage at show time because it’s a distraction. Each student has a binder to keep their script in and they are given notes which will inform you about the course and other details. This binder must be brought to every rehearsal.
Are parent’s involved in the show in any way?
Parents are invited to help on props and costume days which are apart from the regular rehearsal day. No talent is required! Extra seamstresses/props builders are always appreciated - a contact number for wardrobe and props will be available once rehearsals begin.
What do I do if my child has a class trip or is on a school sports team?
As in most activities, it’s all about choices. The commitment to this course is HUGE. Just as hockey players understand that they cannot let their team down, so the student actors realize that they are an integral part of the production no matter what size their role is and cannot miss, arrive late or leave a rehearsal early. In the event of illness, please call STC at 674 7788 x23 and leave us a detailed message.
Do I have to buy a costume for my child?
The students, the costume team and parent-volunteers make the costumes. For the play, boys are often asked to provide their own black socks, a long sleeved black t-shirt, and black shorts to go under the costumes. (Students will be changing in and out of costumes in the wings so need the black shorts.) Girls are often asked to provide their own black opaque (thicker) tights with feet in them and a black long sleeved leotard (body-suit) OR a long sleeved black t-shirt and black shorts (to go under the costumes.) Do not buy any of these items until Wardrobe has completed the list of costumes required for this particular production.
What do I do if school is cancelled on a Monday?
If school is cancelled, so is rehearsal. We have a telephone pyramid set up for other emergencies. Your child will be told who will be calling him/her.
More information is available in the downloadable audition package.
