NOTE: MAIN STAGE IS NOW FULL!

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Main Stage 2023/24!
A Seussified Pride and Prejudice

What if Dr. Seuss had written this classic Jane Austen story?

The most celebrated romance in all of English literature gets a comedic, rhyming makeover. The Bennet daughters have a chance to meet well-to-do gents at the Ding-A-Ling Prance Dance, but there might be some obstacles in the way before they can ride off into the sunset on Honk Jingle Horses. Overcoming pride and prejudices so that they can accept one another’s goodness of character underscores this wacky and whimsical adventure retold in Dr. Seuss fashion.
Playwright: Peter Bloedel

The 2023/24 Main Stage Staff Team…thus far!

Interested in coming on board as staff? Click here.  Or check out our hiring page. Your wonderful face could be pictured here too!

Register for the Main Stage wait list by filling in the form here

Main Stage Student and Parent Form

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Participant Name*

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Birth Date*

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Gender*

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School Attending in September of 2023*

Grade entering in September of 2023*

Must be in Grades 4-12 in September of this year.

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Address*

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Parent(s) First and Last Name(s)*

Primary Parent Phone*

We would like to text or phone this number with news about late pick up or inquiries about an absence etc.

Alternate Parent Phone*

When there is no response from the above number, we will use this number.

Student Phone

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Parent's Email*

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Student's Email

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Medical Concerns*

Please list any medical concerns we need to be aware of. If there are allergies, for example, please explain a possible reaction and any medical supplies the student will bring each day (ie: EpiPen).

Church you attend (if any)*

Attendance*

While all students will not be called to every regular rehearsal, it is expected that all students will be available for all regular rehearsals as we will not know who we will be calling in until the week prior. Please check all boxes to acknowledge the following.

Wednesday rehearsals from 3:45-5:45pm

Friday rehearsals from 3:45-5:45pm (In 2024 Friday rehearsals will go until 6:15pm)

I acknowledge that there will be a Monday Tech rehearsal in February for each cast TBD.

I understand that unexcused lateness or absences may result in my role being given to another student.

I understand that in the unexpected event that a rehearsal goes late, a call or email will be sent to inform those coming to pick up the youth.

I will include any problem dates in the comment box below.

All Cast Mandatory Dates*

Please check all boxes to acknowledge these special dates where the entire cast will be called.

Wednesday, September 13 - Audition Day

Friday, September 15 - Cast Orientation and Fun Day

Friday, October 20 - Extended Rehearsal starting earlier in the day. Time TBA (Provincial Pro-D Day)

Friday, February 2 - Picture & Party Day!

Friday February 16 - Extended Rehearsal starting earlier in the day. Time TBA (Local Pro-D Day)

Feb. 16, 17, 23, 24 - Performance Days! Evening show on Fridays, Afternoon and Evening shows on Saturdays

Wednesday March 6 - Volunteer Thank You/Awards Day

An Important Note*

We have the opportunity to partner with Pacific Theatre in Vancouver in order to bring our students and families to see their production of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" in early December for a very reasonable group rate. More details will come as Main Stage gets going in September, but this trip will be on a Saturday afternoon in lieu of our typical October Pro-D Day field trip.

I understand this trip will have an added fee to pay for the tickets, that dates are not finalized yet, and that this trip is not mandatory.

Problem Dates

Please list any potential scheduling conflicts between September 13, 2023 and March 6, 2024

Agreement of Expectations*

The Agreement of Expectations is intended to keep everyone on the same page! Please copy and paste this URL into your web browser, then print it off, sign it, and bring it with you to the auditions on September 13

I am interested in...*

All students will at least have a small role on stage, but other opportunities are available.

Acting

Backstage: including Set/Props, Sound/Lights, Makeup/Hair, Costumes, Assistant Stage Managing, etc.

Student Leader Program: Grades 10-12

Announcements, Sharing Life Story, Presenting about a charity... (please indicate your speech preference in the comment box below)

Comments on Student Interests

Speech options: Front of House (announcements), About our Charities or your Life Story

I would like to act in a... (check all that apply)*

Lead Role

Supporting Role

Minor Role

A Role with No Lines

Backstage Role (you may be given a minor role as well)

Actor Write Up - Tell us a bit about yourself!*

Include things like why you chose to be part of Jesters, how much theatre experience you have (first time, grizzled veteran...), favourite hobbies, quotes and the like, and people you may want to acknowledge.

Where did you hear about Jesters?*

Regular Parent Volunteering*

Small Group Discussion Leader

Rehearsal Assistant (line memorization and character development)

Backstage Assistant (costumes, props, etc...)

Sorry! Not this year.

Comments on Volunteering

If you need to elaborate on your volunteer preferences, please do so here.

Parent Orientation & Volunteer Information Evening*

This will be a short evening to get ALL families familiar with what Main Stage is about, offer a space to ask questions and have expectations made clear from the beginning. Volunteer positions for the season will also be explained in brief. Please ensure that at least one parent from each family is in attendance. Check the box below to acknowledge date and time of this event. MEETING PLACE TBA. Students not required. After the Parent Orientation, all parents who are committing to regularly volunteering with us will stay for our annual required volunteer training.

Parent Orientation: Wednesday Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30pm

Volunteer Training: SAME DAY, 7:30-8:30pm

AN ADDITIONAL MEETING ON JAN 10 will be held to organize performance volunteer jobs.

Special Event Availability*

Volunteering for a shift at these special events keeps our registration fees down. We ask that a student and/or a family member attend at least 2 of these events. Please add $75 per student or $150 per family to your registration fee if you are unable to help.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser, Sept. 9

Dance-a-thon & Costume Garage Sale Fundraiser, Oct. 14

YU Nite Out Fundraiser (Recommended for Student Leaders and Adults only), Nov. 17/18

None of the above. The additional fundraising fee will apply, as per above.

Payment*

Please indicate which of the below options will apply to you and bring the payment with you to the Parent Orientation on September 6. Please do not let cost be a reason for not signing up! Check the appropriate box on the form and we will contact you.

$350 Registration Fee

$250 Sibling Rate

$250 Regular Parent Volunteer Rate

$75 Fundraising Fee for a single student: I am unable to volunteer at least twice for special events.

$150 Fundraising Fee for a family: I am unable to volunteer at least twice for special events.

Please contact me regarding financial assistance

Please contact me regarding a payment plan

Any final comments or questions?

This program will include increased health & safety protocols, to follow both GVYU policies and government health regulations. Families will be given additional information before we begin.*

Acknowledge understanding that there will be increased health & safety protocols, and agreement to follow them as requested.

Confirmation that I/my child(ren) will NOT come on-site if experiencing ANY symptoms of illness (coughing, sneezing, sore throat, aches, etc).

Jesters Theatre Photo and Video Waiver - I hereby grant Youth Unlimited permission to use my or my child's photograph and video in publications, displays, presentations and other related uses in any format (print and electronic):*

Yes, I agree to the Photo and Video Waiver

Acknowledgement (Student)*

I have read and understood everything on this form

Acknowledgement (Parent)*

I have read and understood everything on this form

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