Neuse Charter School

Musical Handbook
2017-2018
 Neuse Charter School
909 Booker Dairy Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
Beckie Mohs, Director of Willy Wonka
bmohs@neusecharterschool.org

Dear Neuse Charter School Performing Arts Families,

Welcome back to another school year at NCS! We are filled with excitement for a
brand new year! Students gain valuable skills such as self-discipline, self-confidence,
cooperative learning, and teamwork putting on a play production.

The NCS Drama department performed Annie in 2016 on the Neuse Little Theater
Stage and we performed The Wizard of Oz in 2017 on JCC, Paul A. Johnston
Auditorium. We hope to continue the tradition of producing a new show each year
and grow in the process.

This packet contains important information for the production rehearsals and
performance, most of which you are to keep, however, we do need the signed video/
photography permission form and contract returned to us at or before the first
rehearsal. Please read this with your performer. The rehearsal schedule is included,
please keep track as to what day your performer is needed.

We need all of the helping hands we can get in order to produce a quality production
like years past. Sign up for the committee that best fits your skill set.

We are looking forward to working with such a talented cast!

Thank you,

From our Teacher Team

 Contents
Welcome Letter

Contents/ Resources

Teacher Team / Expectations

Rules/ Consequences

Costumes/ Hair/ Props

T-shirts/ Posters

Rehearsals/ Fundraising

Remind/ Communication

Parent Volunteers

Contract Form

Resources
Apps

Websites

Places that can help our Thespians

http://www.mtishows.com/broadway-junior/audition-central
 Teacher Team

Beckie Mohs, bmohs@neusecharterschool.org

Jamie White, jwhite@neusecharterschool.org

Leah Williams, lwilliams@neusecharterschool.org

Laurie Cherry, LCherry@neusecharterschool.org

Expectations
Genius is 1% talent and 99% percent hard work -Albert Einstein

It also comes from knowing what to do, how to do it, and the willingness to work over
a long period of time to get the job done well. With this in mind, we hope each
student will approach this musical with the desire to achieve and be successful in all
that you do. These are the basic expectations for the musical. All school-wide rules
will apply in every rehearsal.

Have your script, music, highlighter, pencil and all other materials needed for
every rehearsal.

Perform in rehearsal when asked to.

Stay quiet when others are performing.

Show total effort at all times.

PRACTICE at home every day! (Essential to success!)

Successfully complete ALL assignments. (Memorizing Lines and Choreography.)

Perform in all performances throughout the duration of the Musical.

Our students will Respect, Reflect, Represent, and be Responsible.

 Rules
We have a large number of students entering and leaving the practice area, everyone
must enter and leave in an organized manner. It is important that students enter
orderly, sit in their assign place, quickly and quietly waiting for further instruction.
Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Learning cannot occur in an
unstructured and noisy environment.

1. Attendance: Students are expected to attend all rehearsals as scheduled by

the Directors on the rehearsal schedule. The only accepted excuse for missing a
scheduled rehearsal is a full day absence from school.
2. Communication: Student agrees to record any updates or changes made to
the rehearsal schedule.
3. Preparation: Student will attend rehearsals prepared with all needed materials
(script, pencil, prop, costumes, etc.). Student will also be expected to memorize all
lines, songs, blocking, etc. Rehearsing on students time, at home, is a must!
Student and parent/guardian understand that the quality of the production is
dependent on the adequate preparation and achievement of each student. When a
lack of preparation or achievement is evident, the director may place student on a
probationary status pending improvement or loss a part/ removal from the
show.
4. Behavior: Student will behave appropriately and responsibly at rehearsals
and take direction cooperatively. He/She will keep quiet during rehearsals, no
eating and drinking, remain in assigned parts of the building, etc. Student and
parent/guardians understand upon inappropriate behavior, the Director will place
the student on probation or dismiss him/her from the show.
5. All rehearsals are closed (limited to only those students performing in, or working
on the show). The student agrees that his/her friends or acquaintances will not be
permitted to remain at rehearsals. Parents should pick up at 4:30PM. Failure to
do so in a timely manner can result in removal from the show. Cell phone use is
not allowed during rehearsals, performances, or otherwise.
6. If called upon, student agrees to assist with props, scenery, microphones, sound,
lighting, curtains etc. upon request of the Director to keep rehearsals and show
running smoothly. On the other hand, the student will not touch props, scenery,
microphones, sound equipment, lighting, curtains, etc. unless specifically asked to do
so by the Director.
7. Students will behave responsibly during the evenings of the productions by
remaining quiet and cooperating with the Stage Manager, stage crew and parents or
teachers supervision other areas.
8. Academic achievement: Student and parent/guardian understand the need for
and express commitment to the students schoolwork, completing homework and
attending school while participating in the production.

Consequences
1st Incident Verbal Warning
2ndIncident10 Minute Time Out
3rdIncident- Call/ Email Parent and/or Talk to Parent/ Guardian about behavior.
4th Incident- Placed on Probation.
5th Incident- Removal from the Musical subject to administrative approval.
Upon receiving the third unexcused absence, the student may be released from the
show. Detentions and Suspensions are considered unexcused absences and student
will be subject to removal from the show.
**Certain behavior problems may result in an automatic office referral.**

Costumes/ Hair/ Props

Families provide, at their own expense, basic pieces of costuming and props that the
student will need for their character in the play. Student agrees to care for costumes
and props that are loaned or provided to them, and to return them promptly after the
show in good condition. Families with students in a selected group that need to look
like each other will need to collaborate and work together to achieve unified style.
Costumes need to be ready 8 weeks prior to performance for more public teasers.

Rehearsals
Each student is responsible for having their script, pencil and highlighter. Participation
in daily rehearsals is a requirement of every cast and crew member. Any after school
rehearsals and/or events are required. You will be given as much advance notice as
possible usually several weeks for any after school rehearsals.
 Script Book Storage
When we give out the scripts they are numbered and placed inside a ziplock bag with
a highlighter and pencil. This is your (the Students) responsibility to keep up with and
turn in the script at the end of the production. If you loose your script book you will
be charged for your booklet.

Crew
Stage Manager - Sarah Bazari, she is the go-to person for student questions during rehearsal.

Props Master - Prepares and organizes the objects handled on stage

Moving Flats and equipment - stage hands will shift the set pieces during the scene
transitions.

Scenery - Designing, painting and constructing the sets

Sound - When asked, operates the sound during rehearsals. Manages and maintains the
body mics during rehearsal and performances.
 Fundraising
Sponsors! Would you like to be a sponsor for the Musical?

Contact Mrs. Williams for more information,lwilliams@neusecharterschool.org

Golden Ticket- $100=Sponsor is 1/2 page program ad, anad on NCS FB, pre-show
ad, two tickets to use or raffle off and a poster!

Scrumdiddlyumptious- $50=Sponsor is mentioned in the program, poster, and pre-

show ad.

Parent Pack- $30= a t-shirt, poster and pre-show kid ad.

Candy Kid- $20= a t-shirt and poster.

Remind/ Communication
Remind is a one-way text messaging and email system. With Remind, all personal
information remains completely confidential. Teachers will never see your phone
number and you will never see theirs. Visit remind.com for more information. We have
created a Willy Wonka group using the parent emails provided. If you would prefer to
receive text messages, please let me know and I will add your phone number as the
preferred method. Parents, if you would like your student(s) to receive the messages
as well please let us know and we will add them to the group.

Most communication will be through the parent and student email groups. Please
make sure your email address is correct!

We will have to sign up for this, it is easy.

Media Permission for Video or Photography

I, ___________________________________, (printed parent name) give my permission

for ________________________________________ (printed student name) to participate
in NCS student or teacher created videos and/or photographs and to be produced,
by any member of the production team, including but not limited to Directors,
Stage Managers, and Technical Crews of the Willy Wonka Production and future
performances. I understand that these videos and/or photographs will be
downloaded to a computer, uploaded to the internet, or otherwise publicly
shared. These videos or photographs may be transmitted or published without
the further or prior written consent. I understand that my student may be
portraying a character and demonstrating behaviors that may not be positive
wellness choices due to the character they are portraying for the play. This form does
not yield permission for parents to video and/or photograph any student other than
your own and upload it to the web or for personal use.

________________________________________________________ Student printed name

________________________________________________________ Student Signature

________________________________________________________ Parent printed name

________________________________________________________ Parent Signature

____________________________Director Signatures ___________________________

Beckie Mohs (Drama) Leah Williams (Music)

Purpose of the Recording: To film or take photos of the production of Willy Wonka for
publicity of the show.
Location: JCC and NCS Campus.
 Parent Volunteers
All students need to have at least one parent/Guardian help and volunteer toward the
show. It takes all of us to contribute to make a wonderful show. The musical is special
because of all of the art and creativity that goes into the production.

We need your help with the following

Painting

Sewing

Fundraising

Collect and Receipt Money

Transporting Equipment to Events

Move equipment for Community Performances

Event Logistics

Organizing and filing documents

Copying Music/ Scripts

Trip Planning

Recording/ Video Production

Publicity

Help with the planning of the End of Year Cast Party!

 Willy Wonka Contract
Our family understands the responsibly of the student and parent
involved in this production of Willy Wonka. We will do our best to
contribute and help in anyway we can. This contract agreement is made
between the Directors, Ms. Beckie Mohs, Laurie Cherry, and Leah
Williams (Music Director), the Student _______________________________,
and his/her parent or guardian. The contents of the entire Handbook
should be discussed thoroughly by the student and parent or guardian in
order to understand the commitments that must be made to participate
in the production.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY:

__________________________ _____________________ ___________________________

Student Name Date Student Homeroom Teacher

____________________________ _______________________________
Parent/Guardian (please print) Parent/Guardian (please sign)

Home phone # _______________________________

______________________________ ______________________________
Work phone # (Dad/Guardian) Work phone # (Mom/Guardian)

______________________________ _________________________________
Mom/Guardian cell phone # Dad/Guardian cell phone #

_____________________________________________________________
E-mail address (Guardian) PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

_____________________________________________________________
E-mail address (Guardian) - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Calendar Dates:
November 2- Thursday Parent information Night
November 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30 - Started Practices (Tuesday and Thursday)
December 5,7, 12, 14
January T-shirt Order made
January- 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
February- 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27
February 8 Tickets go on sell. $10 at box office, $11 online.
March- 1, 6, 8, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 26
March- 27, 4:00-8:00 PM Dress Rehearsal
March 29- 5:00-9:00, 7PM Willy Wonka Performance
April 13- Cast Party