CRES PTO presents the 5th & 6th Grade Spring Musical

Auditions open to all 5th and 6th graders! No experience necessary! Audition for a role as a cast member, or sign up to help as part of the crew!

Key Dates:

  • 1/5 - Auditions Open
  • 1/23 - Auditions Close (Casting Form must be completed and all audition videos must be uploaded by 10pm)
  • 1/30 - Casting Decisions Made
  • 2/4 - Cast Acceptance Deadline
  • 2/10 - Rehearsals Begin (Usually Tuesday & Thursdays from 7:45am-9am)
  • 2/22 - Registration Fees Due - $195 for cast and $125 for crew
  • 5/9 - Performance Dates

 

 

To  Audition:

Auditions will be digital and students will be asked to upload specific videos. 

  1. Fill out Casting Form
  2. Follow Audition Instructions

 

Please contact president@crespto.org with any questions.

 

 

Rehearsal Schedule (Usually Tuesday & Thursdays from 7:45am-9am, unless otherwise noted)

February 10
February 12
February 18 (Wednesday)
February 19
February 24
February 26
March 3
March 5
March 10
March 12
March 17
March 19
March 24
March 26
April 7
April 9
April 14
April 16
April 21
April 23
April 28
April 30
May 1 (Friday)
May 5


May 7 - Dress Rehearsal (4:30pm-7pm)
May 8 (Friday) - Tech Rehearsal (4:30pm-7pm)
May 9 (Saturday) - Performance Date (11am-9pm)

 

(No rehearsal on 2/17, 3/31, 4/2)

 

Parent Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Does my child need any musical or theater experience to audition for a role in the musical?

 

No! The CRES PTO puts on the musical as a fun event to allow all our 5th and 6th graders to get experience with theater and musicals even if they haven't had it before. We hope this will give them the experience they need to feel confident in the case they want to continue pursuing theater when they get to Cooper Middle School!

 

Does everyone who auditions get a role in the musical?

 

We will work to get any child who is interested a role in the production. This may be in the form of a speaking role, onstage role, ensemble role, or backstage/tech role.

 

What roles are available if your child wants to only participate behind the scenes?

 

Students may choose to participate as backstage/tech only. These roles include stage setup, scene changes, audio, lighting, prop management, costume change help, among others.

 

Does my child need to audition if they only want to participate behind the scenes?

 

No they do not. But all forms still need to be filled out.

 

Does everyone who wants a behind the scenes role get one?

 

Yes they will! We'll make sure all of our behind the scenes crew will have ample things to do throughout the entire process.

 

What is the selection process to determine what role your child receives?

 

Moonlit Productions is 100% responsible for reviewing all audition videos and making the role selections. No CRES faculty, administrator or parent is involved in this process or decision.

 

What are the expectations for parents?

 

Please go over lines, songs, and dances with your child. Ample materials will be sent so they can review at home. As signing your child up for our show means you've agreed to 2 hours of volunteer time throughout our process. Whether that be during rehearsals or during our show times. We'd also ask that you share every email with your child as well, so they can get any information they'll need for rehearsals/show.

 

Are there understudies for each role?

 

No!  There are no understudies. If your child is selected for a role, please make sure they are committed to make all rehearsal and performance dates.