Bears 1 Cast 

Auditions: Mon, Sep 9, 4pm-7pm

Holiday Breaks: Nov 23-30, Dec 20 - Jan 3 

Class Rehearsals (starting Sep 18)

(over 70 hours of instruction and class rehearsal time)


Wednesdays  • 3:45pm-6:00pm

Saturdays (combined with Bears 2)

• Sept 28 • 1:30-4:00pm

• Oct 5, 12, 26 • 1:30-4:00pm 


•  Nov 9, 16 • 1:30-4:00pm 


•  Dec 7, 14 • 1:30-4:00pm


•  Jan 11 • 9:00am-1:00pm (tech)


NOTE! Tech and Performance Schedule subject to change due to current situation with our Theater facility

Tech/Dress Rehearsals JAN 11-16 (NO ABSENCES PERMITTED):

• Sat, Jan 11 • 9am-1pm

• Mon, Jan 13 • 4:30pm-8:00pm

• Tue, Jan 14 • 5pm-8pm

• Wed, Jan 15 • 3:45-7pm

• Thu, Jan 16 • 5pm-8pm 


Performances:

Jan 17-19

Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)


Saturday Performances: Actors are invited to stay at the theater between performances and have pizza and watch movies.  Your actor is welcome to bring their own lunch.  If your actor leaves between shows, their call time will be 4:30pm for the evening performance. 

Bears 2 Cast 

Auditions: Wed, Sep 11, 4pm-7pm

Holiday Breaks: Nov 23-30, Dec 20 - Jan 3

Class Rehearsals (starting Sep 18)

(over 70 hours of instruction and class rehearsal time)


Wednesdays  • 5:45pm-8:00pm

Saturdays (combined with Bears 1)


• Sept 28 at 1:30-4:00pm

• Oct 5, 12, 26 at 1:30-4:00pm 


•  Nov 9, 16 at 1:30-4:00pm 


•  Dec 7, 14 at 1:30-4pm


NOTE! Tech and Performance Schedule subject to change due to current situation with our Theater facility

Tech/Dress Rehearsals JAN 20-23:

(NO ABSENCES PERMITTED)

• Mon, Jan 20 • 4:30pm-8:00pm

• Tue, Jan 21 • 5pm-8pm

• Wed, Jan 22 • 4pm-7:30pm

• Thu, Jan 23 • 5pm-8pm 


Performances:

Jan 24-26

Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)


Saturday Performances: Actors are invited to stay at the theater between performances and have pizza and watch movies.  Your actor is welcome to bring their own lunch.  If your actor leaves between shows, their call time will be 4:30pm for the evening performance. 

Lions Cast

Auditions: Tue, Sep 10 • 4pm-7pm

Holiday Breaks: Nov 23-30, Dec 20 - Jan 3


Class Rehearsals (starting Sep 17)

(over 70 hours of instruction and class rehearsal time)


Tuesdays  • 4:00-6:30pm


** Tuesdays, Jan 14, 21 • 3:30-5:00pm (early/short rehearsals)

Saturdays 


•  Sept 28 • 9am-11am

•  Oct 5, 12, 26 • 9am-11am 


•  Nov 9, 16 • 9am-11am 


•  Dec 7 • 9am-11am 


NOTE! Tech and Performance Schedule subject to change due to current situation with our Theater facility

Tech/Dress Rehearsals JAN 27-30: 

(NO ABSENCES PERMITTED)

• Mon, Jan 27 • 4:00pm-7:30pm

• Tue, Jan 28 • 3:30pm-7pm

• Wed, Jan 29 • 3:30pm-7pm

• Thu, Jan 30 • 5pm-7:30pm 


Performances:

Jan 31-Feb 2

Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)


Tigers Cast (Grade 2-5)

Auditions: Thu, Sep 12, 4pm-7pm

Holiday Breaks: Nov 23-30, Dec 20 - Jan 3

Class Rehearsals (starting Sep 19)

(over 70 hours of instruction and class rehearsal time)


Thursdays: 4:00-6:30pm

**Thursdays, Jan 16, 23, 30 • 3:30-5:00pm (early/short rehearsals)

Saturdays 


• Sep 28 • 11am-1pm

• Oct 5, 12, 26 • 11am-1pm


• Nov 9, 16 • 11am-1pm


• Dec 7 • 11am-1pm


NOTE! Tech and Performance Schedule subject to change due to current situation with our Theater facility

Tech/Dress Rehearsals FEB 3-6

(NO ABSENCES PERMITTED)

• Mon, Feb 3 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

• Tue, Feb 4 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

• Wed, Feb 5 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

• Thu, Feb 6 • 3:30pm-6:30pm


Performances

Jan Feb 7-9

Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)


Monkeys Cast (Grade 1-2)

Starts October 7th

Auditions: Please submit a self-tape audition by October 1st.

Class Rehearsals:

(over 30 hours of instruction and class rehearsal time)

Mondays • 3pm-4:30pm (extended by 15 mins)

Saturdays • 9am-11am 
(Lions cast) -OR- 11am-1pm (Tigers cast) SATURDAY CANCELLED - NEW DATES IN JANUARY

NEW January • Tuesday, January 7 at 4pm-6:30m (LIONS) -OR- Thursday, January 9 at 4pm-6:30pm (TIGERS)

Tech Rehearsals and Performances:

(During tech, actors rehearse with mics, lights, costumes, and technical crew)

NOTE! Tech and Performance Schedule subject to change due to current situation with our Theater facility

WITH LIONS CAST

Tech/Dress Rehearsals JAN 27-30  (NO ABSENCES PERMITTED):

Mon, Jan 27 • 4:00pm-7:30pm

Tue, Jan 28 • 3:30pm-7pm

Wed, Jan 29 • 3:30pm-7pm

Thu, Jan 30 • 5pm-7:30pm 


Performances with Lions Cast:

Jan 31-Feb 2

Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)


WITH TIGERS CAST

Tech/Dress Rehearsals FEB 3-6 (NO ABSENCES PERMITTED):

Mon, Feb 3 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

Tue, Feb 4 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

Wed, Feb 5 • 3:30pm-6:30pm

Thu, Feb 6 • 3:30pm-6:30pm


Performances with Tigers Cast:

Jan Feb 7-9

Fri & Sat at 6pm, Sat & Sun at 2pm (tickets $15)


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Children will attend weekly class rehearsals where they’ll enjoy theater games, exercises, and learn choreography, music, and scenes for the play.

For performances, children in the Monkeys Cast will join the Lions and Tigers Casts. As newsies characters, they’ll rehearse a scene with speaking lines and 2-3 musical numbers for the Newsies Jr. performances.

Monkeys cast members will be assigned to either the Lions or Tigers cast for performances and will participate in Saturday rehearsals and Tech Week with their assigned group.

Common questions

Q: Can I add more schedule conflicts later?  No. All conflicts must be added by Auditions.  Additional conflicts may only be added with permission from the Director.

Q: Are conflicts listed here considered "excused absences"?  Yes

Q: What if my child is sick or there's an emergency?  Emergency or Sick-Days are excused.

Unavailability for rehearsals can seriously affect rehearsal planning.  We can not add conflicts later.  All conflicts are due before the first rehearsal.  If the actor misses a rehearsal that is planned around their scheduled availability, it is the actors responsibility to "catch up".  Private rehearsal time with the directors is $45/hr. 

Please, no additional conflicts (planned absences) or changes in availability after the first Saturday rehearsal.  The rehearsal schedule will be set and all actors will be expected to attend as planned. The Conflict Form will be unavailable.  Thank you  :) 

INSTRUCTIONS

BRING/PACK

• Script for backstage

• Pencil

• Water

• Non-messy snack (string cheese, goldfish, dried fruit) NO POPCORN

• Character/jazz shoes (wear street shoes to rehearsal)

WHAT TO WEAR

All actors are required to have jazz or character shoes.  OYES has some available to borrow, but we do not have all sizes.  If you plan on borrowing a pair, please plan to try them on well in advance.

Mon-Tue: Undergarments not required, but helpful for costume fittings. If your actor wears leggings and a tank under their shirt, this will be sufficient. Please have your actor bring jazz shoes.  Jazz/character shoes will remain at the theater until the final show.

Wed-Sun: Dress Rehearsal & Shows - UNDERGARMENTS ARE REQUIRED

NEW INFO: Actors need to bring an oversized (adult size) shirt to put on over costume when taking a snack/dinner break. Bring this shirt for dress rehearsal and shows.

Links for required items:

Dance shorts -- Please choose a neutral color.

Boys gym shorts -- Please choose a neutral color.

Camisole/Tank -- Please choose a color that matches your actors skin tone!

Jazz Shoes* 

*OYES has some jazz shoes available to borrow.  Please bring your own jazz shoes or extra pair if you have them to share.  ALL ACTORS will wear jazz shoes.

HAIR

Starting MONDAY: Please have actors' hair tied back in low ponytail or French braids (single or double)

RECOMMENDED: Bring your own hairbrush.

WHEN TO EAT

A special note about eating and costumes. 

The general rule is that actors are not permitted to eat in their costumes. However, with young performers we have adapted the rule. Actors MUST have an over-shirt, onesie, or robe to cover their costume in order to eat while in costume.

HOW TO DRESS FOR DRESS-REHEARSALS & SHOWS (Wed-Sun)

Please read out loud at home with your actor.

1. Come to rehearsal with your undergarments on underneath your clothes.

2. Remove your street clothes and store them in your cubby.

3. A technician will attach your mic belt and headset before you put on your costume. DO NOT PUT YOUR COSTUME ON BEFORE YOUR MIC BELT.

4. After your mic is on, you may change into your costume.

5. After your costume is on, you will remain in the dressing room area until called to the stage for a sound check.

6. After rehearsal you will LEAVE YOUR CHARACTER/JAZZ SHOES at OYES until the final show.

PLEASE  ARRIVE WITH YOUR UNDERGARMENTS ALREADY ON.

REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MIC EQUIPMENT

• Please, never touch the mics.

• The only person(s) permitted to adjust or remove the mic on the actor's face or the pack in their belt is a MIC TECHNICIAN.

• Any accidental damage to a mic by mishandling (or dropping) can cost $$$ to replace.

• Never touch the mic on your face, tug on the wire, or touch the pack in your mic belt

Final Reminders!

It is important to remember that absences are not permitted during tech week. Cast members are expected to attend all rehearsals they are called for unless prior approval has been given. Any absences from tech rehearsal can disrupt the planning, timing, and efficiency of the rehearsal process.

Finally, please remember that a musical is a living, breathing entity!  Things don’t always go exactly as planned, so changes to the plan may be made during the rehearsal process. We promise to give you as much advance notice as possible on all changes that arise.

Common Questions

1. Does my actor have to attend all Saturdays? 

Yes. Please plan to attend all Saturday rehearsals. Conflicts have been noted.  We will release actors in advance if we know that we will not be using them for Saturday rehearsal.

2. Can my actor attend rehearsal with another cast if we have a conflict with the scheduled rehearsal?  

Yes, with permission. Please request a class swap in writing.