Christian Arts Academy
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
MAY
Tue, 05/06 - Dress / Tech Rehearsal
4:45-7:30pm - ALL CALL
Thur, 05/08 - Dress / Tech Rehearsal
4:45-7:30pm - ALL CALL
Fri, 05/09 - SHOW 1
3:45PM - LEADS MIC CHECK
4:15PM - ALL CALL
Sat, 05/10 - SHOWS 2 & 3
11:45PM - LEADS MIC CHECK
12:15PM - ALL CALL
Mon, 05/12 - 🥳 Cast Party! 🎉
5-7pm - ALL CALL
Location: Large Dance Room @ CCAA
If any parents are available to help with setup and/or teardown for the party, please text (941) 713-1931 and Mrs. G will connect you with Rachel Winters who is coordinating the party!
WHAT TO KNOW FOR REHEARSAL
Left Behind Scripts • Starting Saturday, should you leave your script when you go home, you will owe your instructors $1 and your parents will be contacted.
Lost Scripts • We do not have replacements so please do not lose your script. Lost script fee: $30.
Ensemble Absence Policy • If you miss a class, you may get in contact with fellow cast members to learn the choreography for any dances taught on the day of your absence. If you are able to keep up with the rest of the ensemble by the next rehearsal, you may be kept in the number for the show.
PLEASE READ these important notes:
• Not everyone is called to every rehearsal this year. That said, you are very
welcome to join us at any rehearsal whether you are called or not. It’s a great
way to get a little extra time in with your friends, and extra help from us.
• Anyone can be called to a rehearsal they were not originally scheduled to
attend. We will try to avoid doing this for the sake of everyone’s schedules,
however this has happened in the past - typically if someone was not diligent in
completing their assigned homework. So don’t neglect your at home practice!
• Though rare, sometimes we deem it plausible to end a rehearsal early, if this
were to happen, we would give parents a heads up of the adjusted end time via
Remind message (text). This does not apply to Monday rehearsals prior to Showcase.
• Sitzprobe - what a delightfully funny word! This is a designated rehearsal to go
through the music of the show, no blocking, singing, or dancing involved. It’s the
time to focus on vocals before putting it all together.
• We are including extensive review time in all rehearsals as much as possible. This is why, even if you are not in the scene being blocked on a given day, it is very important students attend all rehearsals for which they are called.
• YOUTH STUDENTS will be asked to stay for the entire rehearsal time on multiple Monday rehearsals if at all possible. As we get closer to opening night, we need all the review time together we can possibly get!
Please feel free to text or call Mrs. G - (941) 713-1931)
or Mr. Chris - (941) 920-3262 with any further questions.
ABOUT POTENTIAL REHEARSALS: There are some “potential extra rehearsals” listed in the schedule. These are built into the schedule in case we get into the weeds and need a little extra rehearsal time to be ready. I ask that everyone keep these dates open just to be safe. This being said, I do this every year and typically end up cancelling them since we are usually on schedule by that point in the year. Thank you for remaining flexible and committed to such a thorough rehearsal schedule! I will let everyone know 2 weeks out whether the extra rehearsals are happening and who is called.
Thank you all for getting me the dates you will be out of town or have an important conflicting appointment early this semester! It has been very helpful for mindfully planning out rehearsals this year.
WHAT TO PACK:
Show Day
WHAT TO PACK
All brought items must be labeled with your name including each individual shoe.
• Script
• Airtight water bottle
• Snack and meal packed in seal-able container
• Hair / Makeup supplies as needed for touch ups
• Quiet activities for green room (review list of items which are allowed and not allowed in green room.)
if applicable:
• Tap shoes
• Character shoes
All dance shoes will need to be left at station in green room after 1st dress rehearsal.
Rehearsal
WHAT TO PACK
• Folder and pencil
• Script
• Homework folder
• Airtight water bottle
• Packed low sugar snack and meal (fridge and microwave are accessible)
• Rehearsal shoes or Character shoes
if applicable
• Tap shoes
• Jazz shoes
• Rehearsal skirt
WHAT TO WEAR
• Deodorant / brushed teeth
• Lightweight shirt which covers entire chest, back, and midriff with arms lifted (shirts above the waistline must have a tank top that covers midriff area)
• Lightweight pants or shorts at least to mid-thigh length
• Closed toe shoes
Note: all clothing should be opaque, no low cut necklines. If you come out of dress code, we get to choose what you must wear over top of your outfit for class – mwahahahaa😼
"The way you practice is the way you'll perform."
- Mr. Randy
How to Practice at Home
Non-Rehearsal Days:
VOCAL
• Exercises: ABC's, Long Tone, Dbl Scales
• Review all songs you've learned in rehearsal
• Practice all tricky sections (the phrase before, tricky phase, and phrase after) 3 times slowly
DANCE
• (Tues, Wed) Run all dances you've learned in rehearsal (without singing)
• (Thurs, Fri) Run all songs/dances you've learned (practice singing and dancing together)
• Practice all tricky sections (the move before, tricky move, and move after) 3 times slowly
ACTING
• Practice facial expressions and mouth shapes in mirror
• Read through lines (in accent) for next rehearsal
• Run & review all memorized lines (in accent) with friend/family member
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On Rehearsal Days:
• Write down where your character is coming from/going to
• Write out notes from rehearsal
• Review new lines/songs from rehearsal
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Rest Day
• Don't neglect taking one day off a week to rest from work!
Parents,
Practicing at home can be confusing, so we allow students to come ask us for videos or recordings of what we learned after class as needed.
It can be difficult to fit a full practice everyday so here is a breakdown you can use to help your child schedule their
practice time at home:
(Use “Ideal” if they have enough time, and “next best” if they have a particularly crammed schedule.)
IDEAL • Practice all lines, songs, and dances 6 days a week.
NEXT BEST • Choose 1 or more scenes to practice each day so by the end of the week they have at least gone over everything assigned to them once. Soloists must do their absolute best to go over their assigned song(s) minimum once a day.
Practice the above facial SHAPES looking at yourself in a mirror everyday.
Also, read the below words aloud
in a New York accent once a day:
Contact us
Director • Mrs. G
Office Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm (Fri 8am-4pm)
Call/Text • (941) 713-1931
Email • cecily@nateestelle.com
Producer / Stage Manager • Mr. Chris
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm / Sat 4-6pm
Call/Text • (941) 920-3262
Email • itsamessengerbag@gmail.com
Music Director • Ms. Lauren
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-9pm
Text • (941) 779-8047
Email • lnmueller97@gmail.com
READ BEFORE THE SHOW...
PLAN FOR SUCCESS
Show day is not the day to "wing it." Pack and check all needed supplies no later
than the day before 1st dress rehearsal. Make a list of each character and respective costume, accessory, hairstyle, as needed to help keep everything organized during dress rehearsals and shows.
BEFORE DRESS REHEARSAL
PREP
Check your call time.
Contact us with any questions before the day of rehearsal/show.
PACKING
Check the list to see what needs to be packed the day before 1st dress rehearsal.
PLEASE NOTE:
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Arrive already in hair and makeup.
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Wear no jewelry of any kind.
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Nails must be trimmed to fingertip for shows. (Ladies, clear nail polish only.)
WHAT TO DO UPON ARRIVAL...
ARRIVE
10-15 mins before call time if possible to allow time for settling in
and unpacking at station.
PARENTS DROP OFF
Under porte-cochere or walk student in to lobby. No one is allowed outside without a parent or staff member with them.
SIGN IN
At front desk in lobby, find assigned green room, and place all labeled items at assigned station before heading back to lobby for warm up.
DRESS REHEARSAL PROTOCOL
We will run our dress rehearsals the same way we have done each full run up until now: students will be seated in auditorium to watch show and step into wings the scene before their entrance. No one will hang out in green rooms until show day.
SHOW DAY
On show day, everyone will remain in their assigned green room and clip off access wristbands when the monitor says. Everyone will need to be in the wings the number before they go on.
FOR SECURITY
Access bands will be required for all students and approved volunteers.
No one without an access band will be allowed in green rooms/backstage on show days. For parents who need to access their child after drop off on show day, here is our protocol:
ACCESSING YOUR CHILD AFTER DROP OFF:
• Forgotten items can be dropped off at the lobby desk and we will get it to them.
• In the event that your student needs you to help with an emergency situation, you will be contacted and special permission will be granted for access at the front desk/backstage door.
For any other situation or request, please come to the front desk and our staff will be happy to assist you.
AFTER FINAL SHOW
Parents and students are responsible for making sure each assigned green room station is properly organized according to our standards before leaving on rehearsal/show day. After every rehearsal and show, your station must look as it did when you first arrived before you head home!
WHAT TO DO UPON ARRIVAL...
HONORING STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS
Our volunteer stagehands and green room monitors are truly gifts from Heaven.
Please take a moment ahead of time and explain to your child how long rehearsal/show days can be and that all students must listen and obey our volunteer staff right away since they are tasked with keeping everyone safe!
HAVING FUN AND KEEPING THINGS CALM
Calm begins with us adults. This can be a busy and stressful time of year, but the kids are watching us. If we all keep our volume and urgency levels low all week, everyone will have a better experience.
We have done this for over a decade and there is almost no challenge or problem that cannot be worked out. We know from previous parents in the program that once they got over the initial uncertainty (which we are here to help you navigate), they have been able to enjoy each dress rehearsal and show!
If your child is on the verge of a meltdown (it does happen from time to time when nerves are involved), please find a quiet, private place to work it out.
CAMERAS AND COURTESY
Cameras taking pictures/videos (yes even smartphones) are strictly prohibited for this show title. If you would like to get candid shots of your students on stage,
we invite you to come during one of their dress rehearsals to snap a few shots/videos. Photographing/videoing is prohibited during the show.
If you get a great rehearsal shot and share it online, please tag us to help drum up those last minute ticket sales! (@explore_circle)
FOR THE "OH NO" MOMENTS...
It is critically important that everyone covers up while eating/drinking, stays away from water and messy substances, and is very careful in costumes. If a costume is accidentally stained or otherwise damaged, please alert Mrs. G or Mrs. Lisa right away.
Thank you for helping us teach responsibility for costumes and props!
Green Room Rules
1. For the safety of all our students, we require only authorized personnel (students, parents, authorized pickup persons, volunteers, etc.) are allowed in green rooms after initial setup at first dress rehearsal. Access wristband must be attained at lobby kiosk/office before anyone is permitted backstage or in any green room.
2. Once doors open, no one is allowed to leave Green Room without permission from the monitor, including for bathroom breaks.
3. Obey right away: all gophers, monitors, and teachers.
4. Must have cover up on at all times when eating or drinking including water.
5. Stage whispers only once show starts.
6. Blue tape must stay on costumes/shoes at all times.
7. Everything at your station goes back exactly how you found it. No messing with anyone else’s station/stuff.
8. Make sure your name is in EVERY shoe and on each item you bring.
9. Help each other out!
10. Show kindness: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
11. No gum.
12. All drinks and snacks/food must be in a re-sealable container (no unsealed drink or food permitted in green room or backstage at any time. ie. open mouth, can, or straw).
Unsealed food will be confiscated.
Promo Costuming
If you have any of the below items in your closet, please bring them with you to all promo performances:
• White tank top undershirt
• Long plain black socks
• Black slacks, trousers, or jazz pants
• Character shoes
If you do not have an item (or any), do not panic!
Just let Mrs. G know ASAP (by Thursday night if at all possible).
Circle will be providing the shirts and any other accessories needed to complete the ensemble and we do have some options for anyone who is missing items from the list.
Ladies
Makeup: Basic Stage Makeup (Red lipstick)
Short Hair : Leave it in a cute bob! (Optional: fingerwaves)
Long Hair : Low bun(s) or tucked updo
Hair (with wig): Braids wrapped and pinned around hairline with pin curls if needed. (excellent tutorial below!) No wigs for Promo.
Gentlemen
Makeup: optional powder to cut shine
Hair: Slicked back out of face (or parted in center)
MEME MOMENT ANYONE?
Sometimes we put a little something that makes us chuckle right here.
PROMO DETAILS
We will be performing a short dance number from our show to help promote and sell tickets that are still available at that time in our annual Music Recital (April 18th) and
SHOWCASE 2025 (May 25 & 26th).
Please text Mrs. G (941) 713-1931 by the deadline (March 15th) to let confirm whether your student will be participating and which shows they are able to make.
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Students: We may be performing this number off headset mics so be sure to practice projecting your voice with a big loud sound just like you have been every rehearsal!
Mrs. Lisa will work to have costumes at least mostly finished in time for these promotional performances. That said, some of the more complicated ones and possibly a few others may not be done by then. Should your costume not be ready in time, we will help make sure you have something to wear that matches the color palette of everyone else on stage.
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PLEASE NOTE: If your parents are not sitting in the audience to watch a show, you may get permission from Mrs. G to leave after your promo number. Parents must come inside to pickup student in person if this is the case since our staff will be focused on safely executing the event and for safety no child is allowed outside unaccompanied by a trusted adult during a show.
SCHEDULE
RECITAL 2025
Date: Sun, April 20
Call Time: 6:15pm
Est Wrap Time: 8:45pm
Venue: CCAA Main Stage (5512 26th St. W Bradenton, FL 34209)
What to do upon arrival:
• Sign in at kiosk in lobby
• Check to see which green room has your costume
• Place items at station in green room
• Change into costume
Dress Rehearsal • Sit in audience until it is time to go on stage.
Show Day • Wait in green room until it is time to go on stage.
Click here for details on what you are allowed to bring with you in the green rooms and any other info you'll need to know for Showcase:
SHOWCASE 2025
Venue: CCAA Main Stage
Dress Rehearsal 1
Date: Tue, April 22
Call Time: 5:00pm
Est Wrap Time: 5:45pm
Dress Rehearsal 2
Date: Thurs, April 24
Call Time: 5:00pm
Est Wrap Time: 8:00pm
SHOWCASE 1
Date: Fri, April 26
Call Time: 5:30pm
SHOWCASE 2
Date: Sat, April 27
Call Time: 12:30pm
About The Show
(Props Captain)
Radio Announcer: Elizabeth Mayo
Line of auditionees: Xavier, Savannah, Avianna, Annette, Bryer
Lina's bodyguards: Abel, Julianna, Amara, Jazlyn, Faith, Makaley, Alanna, Elizabeth, Alivia
Down n Outs: Abel, Amara, Jianna, Jazlyn, Faith, Makaley, Xavier, Ava, Annette
Understudies:
Blousey Brown - Jazlyn Diego
Tallulah - Grace Prochnow
Dandy Dan - Xavier Alonzo
Fizzy - Elizabeth Mayo
Lena Marelli - Amara Gramlin
Roller Skating Trumpet Player - Avianna Marshall
