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EASY Theatre
39 productions in 31 venues (including 23 World Premières)

Bastrop, Texas
Wednesday Acting Fall 2008
for Adults and Youth 2008

PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE ADULTS
The Big Bad Musical will be part of Bastrop Showcase 2008

• Adults: 6:00-8:00 p.m. $25 (for the whole semester).

Click here to register for Adult Performance Showcase (FULL)

In this weekly rehearsal class we will be rehearsing a musical to be performed in December.

We will provide the skills and opportunities to perform! You provide the desire, talent, and your costume (You'll get more info about your costume during rehearsals.) 

All experience levels welcome. 
Dress to move.  Bring water. 

• Tuesdays Sept. 16 - Dec. 2

Bastrop Middle School Stage
Dress rehearsal Friday, December 5, 4:30 - 8 p.m.  (This is the only time we have the stage for rehearsal.  Make the best use of it.) Bastrop High School West Campus, (9th grade center auditorium), 1602 Hill Street, Bastrop, Texas
• Matinee Performances: Saturdays, Dec 6 & 13 3 p.m. show time.

Call Engela at 303-5516 if you have questions. 
Remember comfortable clothing, a pencil, and a bottle of water with the actor's name on it at every rehearsal.

I'm looking forward to wonderful shows this season. We start Wednesday, Sept. 10 and rehearsals are held in The Studio at the Bastrop Opera House.  That is the yellow building behind the theater. Look at these fun youth show cast pics on the following page or EASY Theatre's Past Show History here.

Wednesday Rehearsal Slot	Age	Non-refundable Deposit of $30	OR $130 payment in full (which includes $30 deposit and remaining $100 fee).	Caregiver only (age 19 up) committing to be in show with their young actor. Free, but must attend everything, and pay a non-refundable $10 script fee. ($10 total)	Space Available
(Before 3 p.m.) 9-11 a.m. 11-1 p.m. 1-3 p.m. $130	5-99	$100 final payment			Full
4-6 p.m. $130	5-99	$100 final payment			Full

• Director/Instructor:  Engela Edwards
• Musicals and Plays: On August 26, I chose the material being performed based on who had committed by July 1, 2008. 
• Weekly Wednesday Rehearsals Sept. 10 - Nov. 19.  + show block in January.
• Holiday Break:  No rehearsals Nov. 21, 2008 - Jan. 3, 2009
• Rehearsal location:  Bastrop Opera House Studio, the yellow building immediately behind the theater.  711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas.
• Performance location:  Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street, Bastrop, Texas.
• Absences: 
• While being at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory, we know illness and emergencies happen.  We expect that if and actor is sick that they stay home, but call the director.  Actors must be fever, diarrhea, and vomiting free for 24 hours before coming to a rehearsal. 
• Director will consider each case individually to determine if missed rehearsal will keep a actor from performing his role. 
• Director must be informed at registration if there are any rehearsal or performance conflicts.
• Weekly Rehearsal Times:  You've committed to a rehearsal slot.  I determined in which show you were cast and therefore your exact rehearsal time. Your rehearsal choices were: 

• Wednesdays before 3 p.m. This has now been divided into three groups: 

9-11 Musical group (Down in the Dumps blue cast)
11-1 Musical group (Down in the Dumps yellow cast)
1-3 Play group (Down in the Dumps A Simple Task)
• Wednesday after 4 p.m. but before 6 p.m. 

This is now the 4 to 6 p.m. Musical group (green cast)
• Dress Rehearsal and Performance week/s: In January we will rehearse daily for one week and then perform at the end of that week.  See dates below.  This is an intense week of daily rehearsals.  The rehearsals are scheduled for your regular class times, but if you have any problems, then you may be called for extra rehearsals outside your class time.  (Hint:  Learn the words to all your songs, your lines, and your dances.  Parents can help by running lines with their child, and playing the music once a day.)
• Performances: 
When you signed up you signed up for a minimum of two performances and a maximum of six performances. 

Performances:  Saturday and Sunday matinees at the Bastrop Opera House have now been scheduled. 

• DOWN IN THE DUMPS 
• Dress Rehearsals
•   Mon. Jan. 5 (At your regular class time.)
•   Tue. Jan. 6 (At your regular class time.)
•   Wed. Jan 7 (At your regular class time.)
•   Fri. Jan. 9 (At your regular class time.)
• Pick up rehearsal 
•   Fri. Jan. 23 (At your regular class time.)
• Shows (check this page for details)
•   Sat. Jan. 10 Matinee
•   Sun. Jan. 11 Matinee
•   Sat. Jan. 24 Matinee
•   Sun. Jan 25 Matinee
• A SIMPLE TASK
• Your cast is ready to perform now, so I'll start scheduling multiple school performances.  Your Opera House Performances are listed here.  We'll figure out your show week rehearsals at a later time.  My guess is that you will already have had enough performanced under your belt that a brush up rehearsal will be all that is needed for both Saturday peformances.
• SIMPLE TASK cast:  We didn't get the schools to cooperate this year.  Email me and let me know if you're available on these dates:
  Mon. Jan. 5; Tue. Jan. 6; Wed. Jan 7; Fri. Jan. 9; Fri. Jan. 23; (Wed. Jan. 21 and Jan. 28!).  Thanks.  After I hear from enough of you I'll send you your schedule.  


MONEY:

• Enrolling: 
• Pay the $30 non-refundable deposit due at registration by clicking the deposit button. This will hold your place in the cast/class/rehearsal slot.
• A registration form will be emailed to you for you to complete and return after you have paid your deposit.  When you pay, or if you've asked for special dispensation, when you return you registration form, then you will be considered registered. 
• Full payment of the balance is due by the first day of rehearsals, unless a payment plan has been arranged.  $25 late fee for if not paid by the first day of rehearsals or an arrangement made by the first day of rehearsals.
• The remaining $100 will be due on the first day of rehearsals unless other arrangements have been made.  This includes a $10 non-refundable script fee.
• You will provide your costume which must be completely ready and worn on Nov. 19, 2008 for the publicity pictures.  Come in costume to class.
• Work scholarships and payment plans can be arranged, but must be done by the registration deadline.  Contact Engela at 303-5516 for more information. 
• Cancellations:

When you register for a rehearsal slot, you are committing to the whole fee.  Cancellations must be submitted in writing and must be received 14 days prior to the start of rehearsals, (in this case AUGUST 27).  Cancellations will be refunded the amount paid/or owed less a $50 processing/registration fee. Of course should a class be canceled due to insufficient enrollment (almost never), any fees paid will be fully refunded.
• In our attempt to make this experience affordable, we keep optional expense like video, tickets, and costumes, separate from registration fees.  These fees do not cover the cost of the project, so we will expect you to sell tickets and program ads for the show.
• Parents or Caregivers:  May quietly observe during rehearsals.  They may also participate for free with their registered child (there is a $10 non-refundable script fee).  Register above.  If you are a participant, you are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances.
• About tickets.  Everyone is required to have a ticket.  I will give two tickets to every family to encourage you to see more shows.  Parents may use these tickets or give them away.  Another way to get a free ticket is to volunteer.  For every day a parent volunteers you get a ticket.  Obviously there are lots of shows, and we try to work it so parents  aren't volunteering during their child's show if at all possible.  Volunteer signup sheet will be available during the last week of rehearsal.  If someone needs to schedule earlier, please let me know. 
• Please encourage people to purchase tickets now. 

Down in the Dumps:  http://easytheatre.com/down-in-the-dumps-bastrop.html
A Simple Task: http://easytheatre.com/simple-task-bastrop.html
The Big Bad Musical: http://easytheatre.com/bigbad.html
All tickets:  http://easytheatre.com/tickets.html
• Please encourage people to purchase ads:  http://easytheatre.com/ads.html

 

Engela's Bastrop Quick-Check Calendar for Fall 2008
Who	What	Date	Time	Where	Notes
Performers	Reserve you spot by full payment or deposit.	Now until July 1, 2008	ASAP	Online.	To choose shows, secure rights and order scripts.  I need class totals.
Performers	Payment Deadlines	See chart above.	Midnight	On line or by arrangement.	Call 303-5516 before deadlines if you need to make other arrangements.
Performers	Last day to withdraw with partial refund.	Aug. 27	Midnight	By written email and phone confirmation.	Fees refundable (minus $50) until August 27, 2009.
Performers	Orientation	Sept. 10	Regular class time.	Rehearsal location	Performers dress to roll on the floor.
One adult per minor performer.	Orientation	Sept. 10	Regular class time.	Rehearsal location	All rehearsal and performance conflicts must be noted at registration.
Performers	Dress Photos	Nov. 19, 2008	At the start of class time.  Be ready before class.	Rehearsal location.	All costumes, and makeup.  Exactly as one will wear in the show.
Performers	Once-a-week Rehearsals	Sept. 10 - Nov. 19, 2008	Regular class time.	Rehearsal location.	No classes during from Nov. 21, 08 - Jan. 4, 09
Parernt and Performers	Ads	January 2, 2008	Midnight	Online or in person.	See ad page for more details.
Performers	Dress Rehearsals Tech Rehearsals Performances	The week prior to the January shows.	Was "reserve the whole day and evening for this week." But check the schedule above for current rehearsal times.	theater	See "Performance Blocks" above.
Performers	Return Script	final performance	After the last show.	At the theater	We purchased the scripts so they are yours to keep if you wish. But you must bring them to every rehearsal and performance.
Engela's Bastrop Quick-Check Calendar for Fall 2008