INVITATION COMING SOON!

Dear Parents,

Please go HERE for  supervision schedule for STYA. You have been scheduled 2x during rehearsals and we will have 2 parents at every rehearsal.

We are so thankful that you have given of your time in supervising the students. Supervisors remain as an adult presence in whatever room they are in. The kids are pretty well-behaved so we don’t think you’ll have to do too much. Here are some quick tips in helping out when you come.

WHERE SHOULD I GO? 

Sometimes, the teachers will split up into two rooms which means one of the supervisors will need to attend and go with the teacher and students. Our goal is to make sure that one adult is always with the directors for safety reasons, emergency reasons, etc.

WHAT IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY? 

In the event of an emergency, do what you can to make sure everybody is safe and then come and find Sandi Gonzalez who will then call Crissi/Jere and I for further assessment of the situation. Sandi has all the emergency forms.

HOW CAN I HELP IN THE BEGINNING OF THE SHIFT? 

Make sure you have on adult in the lobby and another one outside if they are playing.

AT THE END OF THE SHIFT, HOW CAN I HELP? 

Make sure floor is vacuumed, swept in the rehearsal hall, garbage in kitchen in bathrooms are taken out, use the same liner unless it’s too messy, clean the windows from fingerprints.  Move back chairs and tables to original positions.

HOW MANY TIMES DO I VOLUNTEER IN THE REHEARSAL WEEKS? 

Take a look at the dates and place them on your calendar. Most of your confirmed your dates with me. You should be on the schedule at least 2 times. You have a shift of 3.5-5.5 hours per volunteer period. Snacks & Supervision for The Master’s Plan – Serving each other,
We are so thankful that you have given of your time in supervising the students. Supervisors remain as an adult presence in whatever
room they are in. The kids are pretty well-behaved so we don’t think you’ll have to do too much. Here are some quick tips in helping
out when you come.

MY RESERVED DATES ARE NOT IN THE SCHEDULE, WHAT HAPPENED?

We moved you to another date because there were too many people slotted for that date already. If you need to switch volunteer times and you found someone to switch with you, please make sure you email the lead supervisor.

WHAT IF I DIDN’T COMPLETE MY VOLUNTEER DATES WITH YOU?

If you didn’t give me your dates, I just put you on the schedule. If you cannot make it, please try to switch with someone else and then let Crissi know, she has the master schedule

LEAD SUPERVISOR, PLEASE KEEP TRACK OF CUPS, FORKS, SPOON, NAPKINS and let me know what you need each
week.

WHAT KIND OF SNACKS SHOULD I BRING?

Veggies/dip, fruit, cheese/crackers, lunch meat, chip/dip, anything healthy for about 50 people . Try to keep popcorn (too messy) & wheat & sugary items away – it hypes them up too much.

Thanks for all your help,

Crissi Allen
Production Manager

HEART Academy
Countywide Youth Theater Production
A Parent-Led and Family-Bonding Program
Casting all those who audition!
For Ages 8-18

“DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR.”

AUDITIONS:

When: Wednesday, Dec 6 from 4-8pm
Where: Langdon Home, 15360 Woodard Road, San Jose

CALLBACKS:

When: Sunday, Dec 10 from 2-8pm
Where: Langdon Home, 15360 Woodard Road, San Jose

To schedule an audition appointment and register: REGISTER HERE
This is not a walk-in audition – you must have an appointment with us.

About the play: Lion King, Jr. Celebrates the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny.

Be sure to watch the show here, it’s 1 hour 15 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHFsgc9TPoM

Musical Sound Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY0c3Ok_KOs

More Info, Synopsis, Character Breakdown: https://www.mtishows.com/disneys-the-lion-king-jr

Additional Information:

• The Fee for this musical is only $325 for ages 8-18

• 64+ hours of rehearsal and 38+ hours of tech week

• This fee includes tuition, script, rehearsal links and training in acting, dance, and voice.

• In addition, students will have to chance to become student leaders in certain parts of the show.

• Families are required to supply their own costumes and basic make-up kit.

• Minimum of 45 parent volunteer hours are expected throughout the run or a buyout of $300.

• High School students can use these hours for performing arts units in their transcripts.

• Each family receives 2 free tickets!

If you are ready to sign up, here is the link to the audition packet: REGISTER HERE
Please set aside 15-20 minutes to complete this audition packet.

The class fee is due upon auditioning and can be split up into two payments. No refunds given if participant withdraws after the cast list is posted. Buy Outs (no volunteer) will cost an additional $300.

Important Dates to put on your calendar:

• Rehearsals every every Saturday from 9:30am-3:00 pm Starting January 6 and one Friday Mar 15 from 2-6pm

• Tech Week: Mar 17,18,19,20 for 6 hours per day from 2-8pm

• 4 Shows: Mar 20 Dress Rehearsal at 6:30pm, Mar 21 Opening Night at 6:30pm, Mar 22 Evening at 7pm, March 23 Matinee at 12:30 pm (Call Times for students & parents are 2 hours before the show)

For more information about Countywide Youth Theater Production, email producer Crissi Allen at heartacademysj@gmail.com

Countywide Youth Theater Production is Christian theatre committed to helping children find their passion in the arts by striving to create quality shows that reflect appropriate material for all ages.

Mandatory Parent Meeting

There is a mandatory meeting for both new and alumni parents and students for about 30 minutes starting at the beginning audition time.   This mandatory pre-audition meeting will answer your most frequently asked questions and give you more information on what to expect in a production. We recognize that auditioning for the first time can be overwhelming and we want to take the anxiety out of the process by addressing your questions early. Our veteran parent volunteers will be available to answer any and all questions. 

I will have your audition packet printed for you.  Make sure to sign up. In preparation, pull out your calendar and Zelle link for payments.

25-40 hours minimum of parent participation is required. Buy Outs (Volunteering Pay Out) are available for $150+ additional per family.

What to Expect and how to prepare for the audition:

• Your audition session will last 3 hours. Students will be expected to stay the whole time.
• Being nervous is normal. Do your best and it’s ok to make mistakes. What’s important is that you keep going with a smile on your face!
• Prep a song of your choice. It is required that you bring an Bluetooth accompaniment track for the song with which they will audition. You can bring cell phones but we won’t have Wi-Fi available. You will be auditioning the song alone, in front of the directors.
• Performers will audition in a group dance in which they will learn a small dance combination
• Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed mandatory shoes, as you will be taught a short dance routine during auditions. Also bring bottled water with their name on it.
• Callbacks are by invitation only and will include reading sides (short scenes from the play) with others and possibly a short dance for those called back for a dance role. No memorization is required. Your directors will send a packet of materials for the character they want you to try out for.
• When you receive your role, remember that you are not just doing this for fun but for the glory of God. Be content with the role you have and we promise, you will have one of the most memorable times of your life!

1. Parents:  Bring a snack for your children, they will be there for 3 hours!
2. Parents:  Come early for your audition time so that your children will stay relaxed for their audition.  You will be expected to bring your audition forms to this audition time.
3. Parents:  Applications & Finances are due before or at the time of audition. Bring at least 7 checks if you choose to pay during the audition time. You can also pay through Zelle, Paypal or Venmo – depending on the director and what they have available for payments.
4. Parents:  Review the CONFLICT CALENDAR for the show you are auditioning for. Add in any and all rehearsals you cannot attend. Directors and producers frown on last-minute conflicts and might re-think the roles your children receive.
5. Parents:  Have your calendar ready to choose which dates that DO NOT work for you. Once everyone has registered, we will create a supervision schedule. You will be volunteering 4.5 day during rehearsals and 6 hours per day during tech week.

AUDITION CHECKLIST 

*Returning YTP Families, For faster registration, come with your audition packet printed out and completed and hand it to Crissi. If you want a scholarship, please meet with for a couple of minutes. For new families, we are required to meet together since you are new to this whole process and will most likely have questions for Crissi.

**We understand the financial hardship families are facing in this economy therefore, all scholarships are on a case-by-case basis. We only give work scholarships. No scholarship will be given on the material fee.

• Floaters – someone who’s done a lot of our shows and can fill in any area. Must be available 5 of 7 days.
• Makeup & Hair Artists – someone who loves to put on makeup and/or create hairstyles. Must available 5 of the 7 days.
• Spotlight Operators – someone that can listen and project lights onto the performers on stage. Must available 5 of the 7 days.
• Sound and Light and Computer Operators – someone who follow directions precisely.  Must be available 7 of the 7 days.

**Location, dates and times are located in “Current Show Invitation”

Tickets
$7,00 Wednesday Dress Rehearsal
$15.00, Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm
$15.00, Friday, 7:00-8:30 pm
$15.00. Saturday, 12:30 pm

Non-refundable payable to HEART Academy
TICKETS ARE SOLD AT THE DOOR
Be sure to purchase as early as possible. Let us know if you can no longer use your tickets.

Can I pay online?
Zelle at heartacademysj@gmail.com, no fee
Venmo @criselda-allen, add 3% more to your total
Paypal at heartacademysj@gmail.com, add 3% more to your total
Please note the number of people, amount of tickets and First and Last Name.

Your tickets will be in Will-Call.

Questions:
Crissi Allen
heartacademysj@gmail.com
Mobile and Text:  408-712-4646