SCATheatreHandbook
SCATheatreMissionStatementandPurpose
SCAMissionStatement: Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential through excellent academics and Christian training in a compassionate environment.
SCATheatreMissionStatement: Our mission is to inspire students to achieve their God-given potential in theatre–including both acting and technical expertise–through excellent courses that focus on applicable skills, performance clubs that encourage collaboration and competition, and productions that teach and hone performance skills in a professional, compassionate, and Christ-honoring environment
DesiredOutcomesofSCATheatreParticipation
A RealizetheirjoyincreativityisemanatingfrombeingmadeintheimageofGod
B Dispelfearofpresentingthemselvesbeforeanaudience
C. Createwholesomeactivitiesthatcreatecommunity,compassion,wisdom,andaloveofexcellenceinentertainment thathonorsGod
D Deriveempathyandcompassionatecommunicationthroughthestudyofman’sstoriesandsignificanceascreations ofGod Futurerelationships,bothprofessionalandpersonal,areenhancedthroughthestudyofliteratureand theatricalexpression.
E Exposestudentstoavarietyoftheatricalskills(acting,lighting,sound,construction,make-up,costuming)thatcan
F Developandtraincraftsmenandwomenwhowillbeoutstandingintheirfuturefields:pastors,teachers,sales, technology,thecreativearts,sciences,psychology,sociology,history,music,lightsound,artisticexpression, construction,anddesign,contributetoandfindsourcesofinspirationinthearts
G Inspireourstudentstoengageindramaticministryoutreachbothnowandinthefuture
GoalsforSCATheatreProductions
Inordertobesttrainandequiptheatrestudents,SCAplaysandmusicalsshouldfulfillavarietyofelementsfrom thelistthatfollows:
A Containavarietyofexcitinganddemandingrolesthatchallengestudent’sabilitytocreatebelievable,life-like characters.
B Dealwithreal-lifeissuesandconflictinawaythatdemonstratesGod’struthandHisrealconsequencesofsin
C Haveliteraryand/orhistoricsignificance Playsoffamousauthorsandcomposersandthosethathavereceived criticalacclaimshouldbeembraced,alongwiththediscoveryofnewworks,andourownstudentwriterswillbe featured
D Containelementsthatsharpenanddevelopimportantdramaticskillssuchasinternalandexternalcharacterization, thetechniquesofcomedy,ensemble,andskillfulcommunication.
E Containmessagesthatcommunicate,support,orconfirmGod’struthscontainedintheBible,includingtheskillful andtruthfulrepresentationofthestrugglebetweengoodandevil,notonlyintheexternalconflictseenbetween characters,butalsointheinternalconflictwithineachcharacter.
F. BuildabaseoftheatricalexperiencethatwouldprepareanSCAstudenttoenteracollegetheatreprogram.
G Presentopportunitytolearnabouttechnicalresponsibilitiessuchasstagemanaging,costumes,setbuilding,design, make-upandhairthroughhands-onexperienceandvolunteering
H. Appealtoawidevarietyofaudiences-someplayswillappealtoourschoolcommunityspecifically,whileotherswill appealtothecommunityoutsideourschoolwalls
SCATheatreLeadership:Mrs.LynnaeAndersen
BS EnglishEducation,minorDramaticproductions,MaranathaBaptistUniversity(2012)
MA English:CreativeWriting,SouthernNewHampshireUniversity(2015)
MissouriStateLicensure:5-12Englishand9-12Speech&Theatre
Inhisplay Twelfth Night,WilliamShakespearesaid,"Someareborngreat,someachievegreatness,andsomehave greatnessthrustuponthem"(Act2,Scene5).Mrs.AndersenbelievesthatGodhasgiftedeachpersontoshinetheir lightforHimthroughavarietyofskillsandthatHewillalwaysaccomplish"exceedinglyabundantlyaboveallthat weaskorthink"(Ephesians3:20) WhileshebelievesGodhasgiftedhernaturallywiththeatricaltalent,Mrs AndersencanalsoseewhereGodhasstretchedandgrownherandprovidedunexpectedopportunities.
TheatrehasalwaysbeenapartofMrs.Andersen'slife.Inelementary,sheworkedbackstageandwithmake-up withherfamilyatherchurch’syearlyEasterpageant.Whenherschoolintroducedatheatreprogramin2006,she fellinlovewithcreatingcharactersonstageandwasgivensomestudentdirectingopportunities TheLordused thoseearlyexperiencestodirecthertominorinDramaticProductionsincollege,whereshewasinvolvedasan actoranddirectorinmanyproductions Upongraduation,shewashiredatheralmamater,Tri-CityChristian SchoolinIndependence,whereshetaughttheatreandEnglishanddirectedtheschool'splays,includingonethat shewroteforherstudents.From2016-2022,Mrs.AndersentaughtEnglishatseveralpublicschoolsinWaco, TexasandIndependence,Missouri,however,shereturnedtotheatreeducationwhenshetaughttheatrerepforthe 2022summerschoolsessionwithIndependenceSchoolDistrict.
WhenTri-Cityclosedattheendofthe2015schoolyear,theLordprovidedanewcreativeendeavor:community theatre.Overthepast10yearsMrs.Andersenhasvolunteeredasanactor,adirector,andontheBoardofDirectors forseverallocalcommunitytheatres.Involvementincommunitytheatrereignitedherpassionforworkingwith youngthespiansso,whenSCApostedanopeningforCollegeEnglishandSpeech,shejumpedattheopportunity toreturntoChristianeducationandtheopportunitytoworkwithChrist-focusedthespians.InherfirstyearatSCA, Mrs AndersenworkedasAssistanttotheDirectoron Brigadoon andastheAdvisorforSCA'sKansasCity Cappiesteam TheseexperiencesprovidedhertheopportunitytobecomeSCA'sJuniorHightheatredirectorfor the2024-2025schoolyearandinspiredhertohostSCA'sfirst-eversummertheatrecampinJuly2025.Asthe LordthrustsherintoanewtheatreopportunityatSCA,sheisfilledwithgratitudeandexcitementtocontinuethe legacyofdirectorsbeforehertohelpstudentsshinetheirlightforJesusonstage.
Letyourlightsoshinebeforemen, thattheymayseeyourgoodworks, andglorifyyourFatherwhichisinheaven. Matthew5:16
LeadershipContacts
● FineArtsCoordinator,Mrs KathyTharp-ktharp@sca-kcorg
● Director,Mrs.LynnaeAndersen-lynnaeandersen@sca-kc.org
● MusicDirector,Mrs MandyHoover-mandyhoover@sca-kcorg
● JHTheatre,Mr.ChrisGeil-chrisgeil@sca-kc.org
● Speech&Debate,Mr.BillLindsey-billlindsey@sca-kc.org
PhilosophyofTheatreArtsEducation
“Alltheworld’sastage, Andallthemenandwomenmerelyplayers; Theyhavetheirexitsandtheirentrances; Andonemaninhistimeplaysmanyparts” (WilliamShakespeare, As You Like It, 2.7)
Mrs.LynnaeAndersen
TheatreistheoftenoverlookedarmofCommunicationArts Wheregrammarandwritingteachstudentshowto structurewhattheysayandliteratureprovidesexamplesofwhatcanbesaid,publicspeakingandtheatreteach studentshowtoappropriatelypresentwhattheywanttosay Theatreexpandstheministryopportunitiesof studentsbyengagingthemwithstoriesthatchallengehowtheyviewtheroleGodhasgiventhemtoplayin challengingtheworldandsharingtheGospel.
AlltheWorld’saStage
Thedramaticworldisimmersedinsecularphilosophy.TheLordremindsChristiansoftheirsinfulnaturein Jeremiah17:9,“Theheartisdeceitfulaboveallthingsanddesperatelywicked:whocanknowit?”Theplays selectedforstudentstowatch,read,perform,andproducearecarefullyevaluatedandchosenbecausethey honor Christianprinciples.Evenafterusingdiscretionintheselection,playsmustbereadandlegallyeditedoftheir questionablematerial Manyplaysincludesinfulhabitsthatcaneasilybeomittedwithoutchangingtheintegrity andplotofthestory Thesametruthsthatapplywhenselectingaplayarerelevantineditingthescript Before thecastreceivesthescript,itshouldbeclearofthingsthatare“baseandwicked”sotheywillnotbetemptedto “turnaside,”butthisdoesnotmeanthatallsinfulorobjectionablematerialisremoved Indoingallthingsfor God’sglory,someelementsarekepttoshowthesinsoftheworldandtheredemptiveandmercifulnatureofGod. Asthereis“nothingnewunderthesun,”playsandmusicalsallowthespianstoshareanaspectofhumanityto teachalesson(Ecclesiastes1:9) Eachproduction,whetheraplay,readers’theatre,choric speaking, orsolo speeches,hastheultimategoalofpointing theaudiencetoChrist,nottomanandhissinnature.Duringeach production,directorswillsharewithstudentshowtheGospelshinesthrough
Ifyouhaveaquestionregardingcontent,pleaseseeMrs.AndersenforunderstandinghowthecontentfitswithinaBiblicalworldview,and howanyobjectionableelementswillbehandled.Agoodruleofthumbguide, Objectionable Elements, the Biblical Approach byBJU Press,isatreasuredresourceinmakingdecisionsaboutshowsthatfitourK-12Christianfamilyaudience.
AlltheMenandWomenAreMerelyPlayers
Whetherinapublic,parochial,orChristianschool,dramacanfosterinvolvement,teamwork,andpersonal confidenceinstudents.Notallstudentsaregiftedintheareasofmusicandathletics:somearedramatists.Schools thatlackadramaprogramexclude,oftenwithoutrealizing,someverytalentedindividuals.Exclusionofthese youngpeoplemaycausethestudentstoavoidschoolfunctionsaltogether Adramaprogramallowsyoungstudents todevelopthetalentsthatGodhasgiventhem.Likeanathleticteamormusicgroup,dramaparticipantsmustwork togethertoreachacommongoal Aplaycannotbeperformedwellwithoutunityamongthecastandcrew Drama canbuildstudents’confidencebychallengingthemtoperformonstageandbyexpandingtheirsphereoffriends Theconfidence,involvement,andteamworkthatstudentslearnindramaclasswillaidtheirministryoutsideofthe classroom Theskillsteenslearnindramaclassesandtheatricalproductionswillencouragethemtobecome involvedintheirlocalchurchministry,givethemconfidencetowitnessintheircommunity,shareatestimonywith theirfriends,andworktogethertoreachothersforChrist.
TheyHaveTheirExitsandTheirEntrances
Asstudentsgrowintheirindividualabilities,theywilldiscoveropportunitiesforleadershipandcollaboration Highschoolisfilledwithexperiencesthatwillcraftstudentsintowhotheyarebycreatinglife-longmemoriesand friendships Asindividuals,studentsshouldrelishinthetimetheyhavetoshineforJesusonstage,butthey shouldalsobelookingtowardtheirownexitbyasking,“WhocanImentorandbefriendwhileI’mhere?”The answertothisquestionensuresthatstudentsremainengagedinthetheatreprogrambecausetheyareactively nurturingitsfuturegrowth Studentsshouldalsoavoiddiscussionsofcomparisonandgreed Allroles–acting, technical,andmanagerial–arecrucialtothesuccessoftheperformance.Godhasgiveneachindividualskillsthat uniquelypreparethemforHisplan.Whoarewetosayoneskillismoreimportantthanother?Insead,eachcast andcrewmembershouldencourageotherstoshinewheretheyare Whenwehelpsomeoneelseshine,wefulfill Matthew’scommandto“Letyourlightsoshinebeforemen,thattheymayseeyourgoodworks,andglorifyyour Fatherwhichisinheaven”(5:16).Byfocusingontheentrancesandexitsofthosearoundthem,thetheatre studentswillcollectivelyshinebrighterforJesusinacommunityoftenblindedbysin
PleaserefertoMatthew18tosettledisputesamongtheschoolandtheatrefamily.Ifthereisaconcernabouttheatricalpractices,a particulardecision,orarumorflyingaround,it’sbesttoasktheDirector,LynnaeAndersen,forclarificationinperson,andifstill dissatisfied,gotogethertoKathyTharp,FineArtsCoordinator,forclarification.
OneManinHisTimePlaysManyParts
Adirectoraloneisnotcapableofleadingstudentstoproduceaqualityproduction.Whileaschooltheatre programcenterspredominantlyonthenurturingandgrowthofthestudents,productionswouldnotbeas successfulwithoutthegracioussupportofknowledgeablestaffandgiftedvolunteers SCAtheatrerecognizesthe impactthesepersonshaveonthespiritual,emotional,andtheatricalgrowthofthestudentcastandcrew,sothe directorsandtheatrestaffwillseekoutthosewhoarecapableandwillingtomentorstudents Thispartnershipis nottakenlightly Attheendofeachproduction,recognitionisgiventothosewhohavevolunteeredtheirtime, skills,andresourcestoensureGodisglorifiedineachproduction.
Together,ingoodfellowship,believingthebestintentionsofeveryoneinvolved,wewillgoforwardasa SHININGLIGHToftheLordJesusChristineveryrehearsalandperformance,andtoouraudiences,sotheycan berefreshedandrenewedintheirwalkwithGod,throughthepoweroftheHolySpiritinwhomweaskfor comfort,strength,wisdom,andunderstanding.
SHINEON!
TheatreClassesatSummitChristianAcademy
Hands-on theatrical experience that will prepare you for success in the SCA theatrical productions, theatrical careers, and help you gain skill sets appreciated and sought after by employers in many other fields Creative thinking and exposure to a wide-variety of knowledge can lead to entrepreneur interests and confidence to eventually launch a business Here are the offerings for the 2025-2026 school year Check back as new courses are being developed to satisfy more interests
Not all classes are offered every year.
JuniorHighClasses
Exploring Theatre
Elective, 7th/8th Grade, Semester
This course includes daily activities designed to develop skills and relax nerves as students perform with peers. Through improvisation, pantomime, vocal exercises, monologues, duet acts, and group scenes, student acting skills will prepare them for auditioning, “taking the stage” when required for other classes, and making memories.
Curriculum: Basic Drama Projects, Monologues for Teens by Mike Kimmel, Famous Fantasy Character Monologues, Scenes for Teens by Mike Kimmel, The Scenebook of Values and Virtues, Acting with Character by Patrick Rainville Dorn, Theatre Games for Young Performers by Maria C. Novelly The Drama Teacher’s Survival Guide #2, by Margaret F. Johnson, Theatre Machine I, II, Spirit Productions by Karen Baker, various scripts, and a variety of teacher-generated materials.
Acting Experiences
Elective, 7th/8th Grade, Semester
This course is designed to refine skills in acting, improvisation, character development, artistic appreciation, and awareness of career possibilities that can expand to business, project development, and communications. Competition opportunities may become available for some participants, and alternate assignments, as needed, are an option.
Curriculum: Basic Drama Projects, Fractured Fairy Tales for Young Actors, by Jan Peterson Ewen, Acting Games by Marsh Cassady, Improvisation Starters by Philip Bernardi, 62 Comedy Duet Scenes for Teens, by Lauri Allen, Theatre Games for Young Performers, by Maria C. Novelly, Theatre Machine I, II, Winning Monologues for Young Actors by Peg Kehret, Spirit Productions by Karen Baker, various scripts, and a variety of teacher-generated materials.
HighSchoolClasses
Theatre Improv and Acting
Elective, 9th -12th grades, 1st semester, .5 credit
New-to-the-scene and seasoned actors will develop their acting skills in improvisation, acting techniques, and activities that build confidence in class and performance. All assignments are designed to build on prior skills and take the actor/speaker/comic to a whole new level. Special units are designed with student interest-based topics. Those interested in theatre education and professional performance opportunities will be building their auditioning repertoire and acting experiences portfolio.
Curriculum: Improv Ideas and Drama Games and Improvs compiled, created and invented by Junsine Jones and Mary Ann Kelley
Acting Workshop
Elective, 9th-12th grades, 2nd semester, 5 credit
Refine skills in acting, improvisation, character development, artistic appreciation, and awareness of career possibilities that can expand to business, project development, and communications. Students will learn comedy techniques, and the Hero’s Journey, as well as critical evaluation of objectionable themes in literature. The Princess Bride film is examined for biblical parallels through christianfantasy.com. Dramatic Ministry outreach themes are explored.
Curriculum: Basic Drama Projects, Teaching Improv, the Essential Handbook by Mel Paradis, Objectionable Elements, The Biblical Approach, BJU Press, The Writer’s Journey, by Christopher Vogler, Theatre Machine Trilogy, various scripts, and a variety of teacher-generated materials
Advanced Acting and Storytelling
Elective, 9th-12th grades, .5 credit
Published scripts, fractured fairy tales, reader’s theatre, original adaptations, Shakespeare, spoofs, finding biblical themes, parallels, and more are all potential areas to explore in this energetic class.
Performance opportunities may extend to elementary classrooms and One Acts/Showcase night in May.
Curriculum: Acting Like A Pro by Mary McTigue, Do’s and Don'ts of Drama by Jean Lee Latham, The Scenebook of Values and Virtues, by Patrick Rainville Dorn, The Big Book of Audition Monologues, Monologues for Adults, by Mike Kimmel, The Theatre Audition Book and The Theatre Audition Book 2, 57 Original Auditions for Actors by Eddie Lawrence, Mastering Monologues and Acting Sides by Janet Wilcox, Theatre Machine Trilogy, Spirit Productions by Karen Baker, and a variety of teacher-generated materials
Theatre Appreciation
9-12th grades, Semester, 5 credit
A non-acting theatre course that examines theatre’s role in history and society. Students will appreciate great theatrical works including plays and musicals from ancient times to modern day Compare and contrast the creative process of writing original works and their adaptation such as Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story Greek or Commedia Dell'arte mask making is a hands-on project and applicable videos are part of the learning process.
Curriculum: Introduction to Theatre Arts, by Suzi Zimmerman and teacher-generated materials.
Theatre Repertory
9th-12th grades, Year Long, 1 credit
Prerequisite: one HS theatre course previously or taking concurrently Gain direct experience as you develop and perform a full-length play in February (or May). You will be encouraged to develop your areas of interest and expertise at the end of the year during One Acts. Explore playwriting, elements of film production or stagecraft, furthering your skills for college. Also explore many crew and theatre related careers such as commercials and voice-over - all dependent on student interest and building on prior knowledge. Field trips to locally produced professional productions may occur (Some fees will apply for ticket, food, and travel costs.) Students are expected to support drama productions through both in-class activities and pre-show development for a minimum of four hours after school during show week.
Curriculum: Introduction to Theatre Arts Guide: A 36-week Action Workbook for Middle Grade and High School Teachers, TheatreFolk Drama Teacher Academy Curriculum, various scripts, and a variety of teacher-generated materials.
TheatreClubs
InternationalThespianSociety
TheInternationalThespianSocietyisanhonorarysocietyforhighschooltheatrestudents,whichstudentsjoinby earning10points Pointsareearnedbyparticipatinginallaspectsoftheatre,includingbothactingandcrew These pointscontinuetobeearnedthroughouthighschool,andstudentsarehonoredforreachingcertainpointlevels To calculateyourpoints,consulttheSCATheatreITSPointsGuide.
Throughouttheyear,ITSmembersparticipateinvariousactivities,includingtheannualTOTS-Eatfooddrivein thefall,inductioninthewinter/spring,andsocialget-togethersandmeetings.
ITSmembersalsogetexperienceleadinganorganizationbyholdingsuchofficesaspresident,secretary,or historian.ITSisalsotheorganizingbodyandsponsorofSCAImprovTeams.
Thecostisaone-timefeeofapprox.$30.ForthisyouareinductedintoITS,andyouwillreceivea theatre-magazine(Dramatics)whichisfilledwithgreatarticlesonacting,directing,script-writing,andtechnical aspectsoftheatre.YouwillalsoreceiveanITSpinandcertificateatinduction.And,whenyougraduatefrom SCA,youwillweartheITSstoletorepresentyourachievementintheatre
Lastbutnotleast,thiswilllookgreatonyourapplicationforcollege.Ifyouareinterested,recordyour involvementintheatreona Thespian Point Record sheetthroughouttheyear CompletedformsareduetotheITS PresidentbyMay1.Inductionoccursattheendoftheschoolyear.
KansasCityCappies
Cappiesisastudenttheatrecriticsandawardsprogram.Localhighschoolstudentswritereviewsofhighschool productions,andattheendoftheyear,theynominatethebestshowsforvariousawards.SCAhasaCappiesteam, whichanyhighschoolstudentcanapplytojoin (Regardlessofprevioustheatreorjournalismexperience)Our teamrangesfrom4-9peopleonanygivenyear,andtheteamformsassoonasschoolbegins.Toapply,seeMrs. Andersenorthetheatreboardforapplicationinformation ThemostexperiencedCappieontheteamisdesignated LeadCritic,andheorshehasadditionalresponsibilities
SCACappiesreviewlocalhighschoolproductions,writereviewsthatmaybepublishedinnewspaperssuchasthe Lee’s Summit Journal,andcollaboratewithotherlocalhighschoolthespianstoadjudicateshows.This commitmentwillincludeattendingnewcriticstrainingatthestartoftheyear(a3-5hoursession)andattending andreviewing5-6playsduringtheyear Transportationisnotprovided,butoftenourstudentscarpooltotheshows oraredrivenbyparentvolunteers.Parentsmustbeawarethattheprogramcontentatsomeschoolsarenotinline withthevaluesofSCATheatreorSummitChristianAcademy Youmustdecidewhatisacceptableforyour studenttoattendandreview
2025-2026CappiesLeadership
● Director:LynnaeAndersen
● Mentors:LynnaeAndersenand
● LeadCritic:AbigailGleason,senior
AwardOpportunities
SchoolAwards&Recognition
FineArtsStateWalksareanopportunitytorecognizestudentswho,throughcompetitionoraudition,haveearned therighttocompeteorparticipateatthehighestlevelavailable.Forspeechandtheatrethiscouldinclude,the NationalSpeechandDebateTournamentandBlueStarnomineesforstudents StateWalkswilloccurduringthe lastfiveminutesoftheschooldayimmediatelyprecedingthestudent/s’departureforthestatecompetition,unless otherarrangementsarenecessary.TheStateWalkwillconsistofanystudentswhohavequalifiedtocompeteor participateatthestatelevelalongwiththeirteacher/coachwalkingthroughthehallwaysofthesecondarybuilding whileallotherstudentsaregiventheopportunitytojointheminthehallwaytocheerandcelebratetheirstate accomplishments.TheStateWalkwillbebroadcastedthroughSCAsocialmediaoutletsandapressreleaseissued.
ACollegeSigning ceremonywillbeofferedtoanyseniorstudentwhoiscommittingtocompeteatthecollege level.Tobeeligibleforacollegesigningceremony,thestudentmustprovideacopyoftheletterofintentfromthe collegeindicatingthestudentwillbeparticipatinginthatprogramatthatinstitution Ifaletterofintentisnot available,thestudentmustprovideanalternateformofdocumentationfromthecollegecoachindicatingtheir participation ThesigningwilltakeplaceintheFieldhouseHospitalityRoom Developmentwillbepresentand reportthisonSCAsocialmediaandthroughapressrelease
CommunityAwards:ITS,Cappies,&BlueStar
SCATheatrehasmembershipsintheInternationalThespianSociety,KansasCityCappies,andBlueStarAwards, whichencourageourstudentstofellowshipwithothertheatrestudentsintheKCarea,andalsogiveourstudents opportunitiestoberecognizedbythelargertheatrecommunityfortheirexcellenceinourproductions SCA Productionsareadjudicated(judged)byBlueStarAwards(hostedbyStarlightTheatre)andtheCappies,a journalisticreviewforummadeupoflocalstudentthespiansfromover20localschools Nooneshould communicatewiththeadjudicatorsexceptforauthorizedpersonnel Wewelcometheirfeedbackandsupportofour SCAProductions.OtherawardsgivenateachyearlyITSInductionincludetheThespianoftheYearawardand theCrewMemberoftheYearaward AfulllistofrecentnominationsandawardscanbefoundontheSCA TheatreGooglesite
ITSInductionisheldattheendoftheschoolyear,aboutaweekbeforegraduation Qualifyingmembersmust submittheirhourstotheITSOfficersintimetoberecognized.InadditiontoITSrecognitions,thetheatre departmentannouncestheCastandCrewmemberoftheyearatthisawardceremony.
BlueStarAwards,hostedbyStarlightTheatreisamagicaleveningunderthestars:everybodyiswelcometogeta freeticketonlineandcomeouttocheertheSCANominees!Participantsareencouragedtodresstheirbestto celebratethebestmusicaltheatrecastsandcrewsintheKansasCityarea NomineesfromSCAmaybeaskedto performattheevent.NominationsareusuallyannouncedinlateAprilwiththeceremonyinmid-May.
TheCappiesGalacelebratesbothmusicalandnon-musicalperformancesbyKansasCityareahighschooltheatre programs.Nomineesareselectedfromagroupofstudent-criticswhohaveattendedSCA’squalifyingshows.In ordertoqualifyfortheseawards,SCA’sCappiesteammustmeetallofitsrequirements Thegalaisopento everyone,however,ticketsmustbepurchasedinadvance(~$20/person).TheeventhasbeenheldattheFolly TheatreindowntownKansasCitythepastseveralyears.Nomineesmaybeaskedtoperformaspartoftheevent.
SCATheatreLetterRequirements
ToLetterinTheatre,ahighschoolstudentmustcompleteTWOoftheoptionsbelow…
● HaveaspeakingroleormajorcrewresponsibilityintheFallplay/musical
● HaveaspeakingroleormajorcrewresponsibilityintheSpringplay/musical
● HaveaspeakingroleintheTheatrePerformanceplay
● DirectaOneActthroughTheatrePerformance/TheatreArtsIIclass
● StageManageaOneActthroughTheatrePerformance/TheatreArtsIIclass
● BePresidentorVicePresidentoftheInternationalThespianSociety
● BeamemberoftheCappiesandattendallrequiredshows
● Beamemberoftheorchestraforthemusical
● BeanImprovTeamCaptain
OrcompleteONEoftheoptionsbelow.
● HavealeadroleineithertheFallorSpringplay/musical
● Bedeemedbythedirectortohaveaccumulatedseveralperformancesand/orresponsibilitiesworthyofa letterindrama (Seniorsonly)
● BeLeadCriticfortheSCACappies
MajorCrewresponsibilitiesincludethefollowing:AssistantDirector,StageManager,AssistantStageManager, TechDirector,CostumeManager,Make-up/HairManager,SetDesigner,Choreographer,Dramaturg,andProps Master
You may cut this form out of the handbook and submit.
SCATheatreLetterForm
Name:
Grade:(circleone): 9 10 11 12
You must complete two of the options listed as 1-9 or one of the options labeled A-C. Option(s)from abovesuccessfullycompletedthroughSCAtheatreduringthe2024-2025schoolyear:
Option1:
Option2:
Comment/Explanation(onlyifneeded):
Productions:Times&Tickets
Inadditiontotheatreclasses,eachyearSCAsecondarytheatreproducesthreeshows:acombined7-12th grade musical,ajuniorhighproduction,andahighschoolplayproduction Studentsmayparticipateeitherasactorsoras partofthestudent-ledcrew.Attheendoftheyear,9th-12thgradestudentsmaybeinvolvedintheproductionof theOneActsandSeniorShowcaseledbyTheatreRepstudents Theseproductionsmaybeknownworksorscripts writtenbyTheatreRepstudents
Beforeauditions,twodaysofauditionprepareofferedintheHSMusicroomwhereattendeescangettoknow theSCATheatreDirectors,ITSofficersandcrewleads Auditiontipsaboutsongs,choreographyandstage presencearegiven,plushelpinchoosingasongormonologue.
Aparentmeetingwillbeannouncedwithinthefirstfewweeksofrehearsal,sowatchforthoseSCATheatre emails.
TIMES
SecondaryMusical
7th-12thstudents
JHPlay
7th-8thstudents
SHPlay 9th-12thstudents
OneActs
TICKETS
TheatreRep andselect9th-12thstudents
Monday,Aug 25:3-5pm Tuesday,Aug.25:3-5pm
Choir&BandRooms
Thursday,Nov 6@7pm Friday,Nov.7@7pm Saturday,Nov.8@2&7pm
October Thursday,Jan.22 Friday,Jan 23
Saturday,Jan.24
Thursday,Dec 17:3-5 Friday,Dec.18:3-5
Thursday,Mar 19@7pm Friday,Mar.20@7pm Saturday,Mar.21@2&7pm
TBDbyTheatreRep Saturday,May9@2pm
AllticketsaresoldattheSecondaryOffice,throughthepromoteddigitalplatform,oratthedoor.
● Musicals:$10inadvanceand$12atthedoor,reservedseatingplatform
● HSPlay:$8inadvanceand$10atthedoor,reservedseatingplatform
● JuniorHighplay,TheatreRepertoryclassplays,andOneActs:$7andGeneralAdmission(noreserved seating)
● ForGeneralAdmissionproductions,nooneispermittedtosaveseatspriortotheseatingareaopeningto allguests
● Castandcrewareencouraged,butnotrequired,topromotetheeventtochurches,businesses,families,and friendsintheirsocialcircle.
Byfocusingonworksthathavehistoricalimportanceandcriticalrecognition,theplaysandmusicalsproducedby SCATheatregivestudentsasolidfoundationforfuturecollegeand/orcommunitytheatrework,andtrainthemin criticalandanalyticalthinkingabouttheartswithintheirChristianworldview.Studentsareencouragedtostretch theirtheatricalabilitiesbybeinginvolvedinavarietyofpositionsonandoffstage
HowtoJoinaCast
● Watchforfliersorannouncementsthatauditionsarebeingheld
● SignupforauditionsontheTheatreTalkbulletinboard.
● Arriveforauditionsearly,andfillouttheproperforms*** Besuretoproperlyrecordanyconflictswith weeklypracticetimes(Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday3:05-5:30) Conflictsincludemedical appointments,athleticpractices(SCAorotherwise),familyvacations,etc.
● Participateintheaudition (Theauditionwillinvolveacoldread Itmayalsorequireyoutopreparea songormonologueinadvance,and/orlearnthenperformashortdanceinagroup.)
● Ifasked,participateinthecallbackaudition
● Checkthefinalcastlist,postedontheTheatreTalkbulletinboard
● Attendthefirstrehearsal,whichisusuallythenextdayofschoolafterthefinalcastlisthasbeenposted.
***Thereisadual-activitiesformthatmustbefilledout,andyourstrongestpreferencedeclared,soyourDirectorandCoachcan worktogethertoallowyoutoparticipateinbothactivities.Everyonewillworktogethertoallowyouasmuchaccessaspossibleto theareasyoulove,howeveravailabilitycaninfluencecasting.Bewholeheartedandclearlyindicateconflictssoyourteamand castarewellrepresented.Noperformancescanbemissed,andshowweekrehearsalsaremandatory
HowtoJoinaCrew
● Watchforfliersorannouncementsthatauditionsarebeingheld.
● FillouttheCrewFormfromtheTheatreTalkbulletinboard,theDirector,orthecurrentStage Manager(s)
● carefullyreadingthejobdescriptionsandreflectingonyourabilitiesandavailability,fillouttheformand returnittotheDirectorortheStageManager(s)bytheduedate Pleasenoteanyschedulingconflictsas indicatedontheform.
● TheTheatreDirectorwillapproveyournameforconsideration,andvariouscrewmemberswillweighin onadiscussionastowherethestudentcanbestserveanddeveloptheirskills Youwillbenotifiedand congratulatedpersonally,andyournameanddesignationpostedwiththecrewatthebeginningofeach schoolyear,andpossibly,ifvacanciescomeopen,atthebeginningofasemesterornewshowrun
● Attendthefirstcrewmeetingtogetmoreinformationaboutyourassignedjob.
SCATheatreCrewJobs
Job Description
AssistanttotheDirector*
StageManager*
StudentChoreographer
Assistswithcostumesandtech,directsscenes,misc responsibilities
Leadsbackstagecrew,assistsdirectordailywithproduction
AssiststheHeadChoreographer:maybeassignedgroupsorscenes todevelopunderthedirectionoftheHeadChoreographerand Director Willteachstepstoabsentees,helpingthemassimilateinto thegroup Willpolishdancescenes,especiallyaftertheHChas blockedadance,andcannotbethereforeveryrehearsal Advanced dancerswillalsodanceprincipalfocuspartsintheensemble
StageManager’sAssistant Attendsmostpractices,readsforabsentactors,assistsstagemanager
TechOperator* Operatesstagelighting/soundfromtheboothduringperformances
TechTrainee
SetDesigner* SetBuildingCrew
Dramaturg
Trainstoassistlightsandsoundcrew
Designs/buildssetwiththehelpofparentcrew
Researchestheevents,fashions,andfactsaboutthetimeperiod, presentsinfotodirectorandcast
CostumeManager* Locates,creates,designs,andorganizescostumes;helpswith costumechangesduringshow
CostumeAssistant Helpsorganizecostumes,andassistswithcostumechangesduring show
PropsMaster* Locates,creates,andorganizesallprops;partofthebackstagecrew
PropsAssistant Assiststhepropmasterinlocates,creating,andorganizingprops
HeadStagehand/Stagehand Changestheset,movesfurniture,assistsbackstage
Make-up&HairManager* Stockssupplies,designshairstylesandmake-up,leaderofassistants
Make-up&HairAssistant Appliesmake-up,styleshair
PublicityDirector Createsthepublicity(printandsocialmedia)fortheshow
Emcee(canbeadmin) Doespre-showannouncements
HouseManager Headoftheushersandleiasanbetweenthetechcrewandstage manager
Usher Showpeopletotheirseats
TimeCommitment
Allpracticesfromnowuntiltheshow,meetingsonWednesdays,Saturday practices
Allpracticesfromnowuntiltheshow,meetingsonWednesdays,Saturday practices
Practicemostdaysandalltechandshowweek Couldcallemergencydance rehearsalsonaSaturday
Practicemostdays,plusmeetingsonWednesdays,Saturdaypractices
Allpracticesforthemonthleadinguptheshow,someWed meetings,some Saturdays
Trainingsessions,allpractices3weeksleadinguptoshow,someSaturdays
Designermeetswiththedirectoraheadoftime,crewbuilds/paintsseton3-5 weeknights/Saturdays
Timeathome(internet/library)researchingthebackgroundoftheplay,several practicestotalkwithactors/director
Allpracticesforthemonthleadinguptheshow,someWed meetings,some Saturdays
Allpracticesfor2-3weeksleadinguptheshow,someWed meetings,some Saturdays
Allpracticesforthemonthleadinguptheshow,someWed meetings;time spentlocatingandcreatingprops,someSaturdays
Allpracticesforthe2-3weeksleadinguptheshow,someWed meetings, someSaturdays
Allpracticesforthe3weeksleadinguptheshow,someSaturdays
Misc practices,attendsallpracticesforthe2weeksleadinguptheshow
Dressrehearsalstheweekoftheshow
Misc meetingswiththedirector
Attendsdressrehearsals(weekoftheshow)
Allperformances(anhourearly)
Allperformances(anhourearly),plustraining
ParticipationandBehavioralGuidelinesforCastandCrew
Theatreetiquettehasamajorimpactontheentertainmentindustry,andwillbeexpectedinthewayouractors, crews,anddirectorsinteract. The Stage Actor’s Handbook, Traditions, Protocols, and Etiquette for the Working and Aspiring Actor byMichaelKostroffandJulieGarme,plusadditionalsources,willbereferencedinSCA Theatreclassesandtaughtthroughskitsandinstructioninrehearsals.Theseguidelinesareinadditiontothose presentedintheSCAStudentHandbook
CASTING
Ifthecastorcrewmemberalsobelongstoasportsteam,debate,orspecialclub,theymustfilloutand returntheDual-ActivityFormbeforestudentscanbeofficiallycast.Availabilitywillinfluenceplacementsin thecast,however,everyeffortwillbemadetogiveeachparticipantaqualityexperience Pleaseseethebackof thisbookletforthatformandothers.
Howeverfunitmayseemtopre-casttheshowinyourmind, once the cast list is posted, all of your energy should go to congratulating the cast, and giving your all to the position you are entrusted with. Privatetearsare understandable,buttheshow’ssuccessiseveryone’sresponsibility Parentscanhelpwithencouragingtheir studentsanddevelopingresilienceintimesofdisappointment Directorsshedtheirowntearsoverthesehurts,so pleasesupportthedecisions,andfindjoyinthememorymakingactivitiesahead.
Never try to influence any of the directors in casting a show: theycanseeoptionsthatyouarenotawareof,andit isbadformtoplaceyourself,oryourbestie,aboveanotheractor.
COMMUNICATION
YourDirectorwillcommunicatefrequentlythroughtheschoolapprovedcommunicationsemails Pleasereadthese importantupdatesbeforethenextrehearsalasschedules,costumes,food,andeventnotesaregivenoutinatimely mannersoyouhaveadvancenotice
ATTENDANCE
Itisexpectedthatcastandcrewmembersminimizeconflictsduringrehearsal,butweknowthatsickness,doctor's appointmentsandothereventssometimesconflictregardlessofyourbestefforts.However,castorcrewmembers withanunreasonablenumberofabsencesorasuddenconflictwithdressrehearsals/performancesmaybereplaced, accordingtothedirector'sdiscretion.
● Allabsencesmustbeapprovedbythedirector(s)andyourparent(s)/guardian(s) Absencesshouldbenoted onthecast/crewinformationformatauditions.Schoolpolicyindicatesthatcastandcrewmembersmust bepresentinschoolatleast4hoursthatdaytobeeligibletoperformthatevening Pleasebeawarethat everyoneisneededtoproducetheshow:youareexpectedtohonoreveryone’stimeandcommitmentto thefinalproductionandtheaudience’sexpectations.
● Toparticipateinthecastorcrew,studentsmustnothaveanFinanyoneclass,orhaveDsinanytwo classes.Studentswhosegradesdipbelowthatlinemaybeexpelledfromthecast/creworbeputon academicprobation Allgraderequirementsreseteachsemester
SAFETY
Theavailabletheatrespaceoftenrequiresstudentstotravelbetweenbuildings,workingroupsofstudents,and/or beoutofanadult’slineofsightforshorttimes.Inallareas,studentsshouldconductthemselvessafely.
● Studentsarenotpermittedtopairoffinaboy-girlgroupatanytime Asmuchaspossible,studentsshould workingroupsnosmallerthan3 Datingcouplesshouldnotworkaloneorwithanothercouple
● Leavevaluablebelongingsandelectronicsathomeorlockedinyourlockerorcartrunk.Wearenot responsibleforbrokenorstolenbelongings
● Donottakepicturesorvideosinchangingroomsorbathrooms.Donottakepicturesdeemedembarrassing bythestudent(s)featuredinthephoto Donotpostpicturesorvideosofstudentsand/orstaffonline withoutpermissionofthepeoplefeaturedANDthedirector
DECORUM
foralltheatrerehearsalsandevents
● Leavepersonalproblemsoutsidethestagesothatyourproblemsdonotdistractfromthecreativework beingdoneonandbackstage
● Donotcutorcoloryourhairorotherwisealteryourappearancebetweenthefirstrehearsalandthefinal performance Approvalforalterationsofthiskindmustbeobtainedbythedirectorinadvance Physical appearancecanaffect some castingdecisions
● LanguageandbehavioronandoffstageshouldreflectChristiancharacter,andnotmakeanycastorcrew memberfeeluncomfortableorafraid Students'behaviorregardingprofanity,publicdisplaysofaffection orotherbehaviorsshouldbeinlinewiththestudenthandbook.
● Cellphoneusagebycastorcrewduringrehearsalsandperformancesisprohibited,unlesswhensanctioned bythedirector Cellphonesarekeptonatablenearbyforemergenciesonly Parents,pleaseleaveatextso yourstudentcanresponddiscretelywhenoff-stage.
● Allotherschoolhandbookrulesregardingbehaviorapplyduringafterschool/weekendrehearsals Student conductatafterperformancescelebrationsshouldreflectChristianbehaviorsofcourtesyandrespect.
● ReflectChristinallyoudo:Payforyourmealandleaveatipwhenatarestaurant Thankthehostand hostessatacastpartyandremoveyourpersonalitemswhenyouleave Bepickedupwhentherehearsal, show,orpartytimeendssodirectorsorhostscanleaveorretiretobed.
REHEARSALS
● Arriveontime Ifyoumustwait,usethetimeforstudy,analysis,homework,orworkwithascene partner.A3:05p.m.callmeansthatrehearsalbeginsat3:05p.m.
● Dressappropriatelyforrehearsal Schooldresscodedoesnotapplyafter2:55,however,youneedto dressproperlyforrehearsal:noflipflopsorlooseshoes,norevealingoroverlytightclothing,nopajamas orshort-shorts,andnoclothingwithsuggestiveorotherwiseinappropriatemessages.Ifitisamusical rehearsal,comewiththepropershoesfordancing
● Bepreparedwithscript,sharpenedpencils,andapositive,respectfulattitude.Watchwhatishappening onstage,andbereadybeforeyourcalltothestage.
● Rehearsalsareexpectedtobequietandfreefromchattersothedirectors,theatre,music,and choreographer,donothavetowastetheirvaluabletimeandenergygettingyourattention.Peoplearefired forthislackofcourtesyintheindustry Bestill Showrespect
● Donotdirectthedirectors. Themaindirectorhastheresponsibilityoftheentirelook,sound,andfeelof theshow,anditistheirvisionthatistobefollowed.Thispreceptisnotegodriven,itistheirresponsibility andisprofessionalstandard
● Donotdirectorgive‘helpful’notestoyourfellowperformers.
The language of theatre will be taught quickly: payattentionandaskanITSmemberprivatelyifyouneed clarification.Theywillbeintroduced,haveauthorityfromthedirectortohelpyoufollowprotocols,andtheywill becourteousandhelpful,notbossyorcondescending
A note about Traditions: everytheatrecompanydevelopstraditionsthataremeaningfultothosewhosetthemin motion Sometimestheyadaptovertimetomeettheneedsofthecurrentcompany Pleasebeflexibleand understandingthattheshowandtheaudiencecomefirst,sotimingandcontentmaybeadjustedyeartoyear.ITS officerswillhaveinputanddiscussionwiththeDirectorsaboutpriorities:rehearsalcomesfirst,andthescheduled tradition
Remember,therearenosmallparts:everyoneisneeded,important,andcelebrated. SHINEforJesuswhereHEhasplacedyou!
TechnicalTheatreSafetyandPolicySheet
ThefollowingsafetyrulesandconditionsapplytothoseareasoftheSCAelementarycommonsand/orequipment designatedaspotentiallyhazardous Beforeparticipatinginanytechactivities,studentsmustcompleteprerequisite trainingandhaveanemergencymedicalauthorizationand Extracurricular Crew Permission Form (page19)on filewiththeDirectororTechnicalDirector
GeneralSafetyRules
● Cleanandorderlyworkareasandequipmentarefundamentaltoaccidentandfireprevention Assigned workareasandequipmentaretobecleanedandplacedinorderbyeachuserattheendofhisuseorthe endofeachworkperiod.
● BeAlert.
○ NoiPod/musicplayerheadphonesaretobewornwhileintheatrespaces.
○ Horseplayisforbidden
● Knowyourequipment.
○ Donotoperateequipmentforwhichyouhavenotbeentrainedorapproved
○ Anytoolistobeusedonlyforthepurposeforwhichitwasdesigned.
○ Defectivetoolsmustnotbeused.Turntheminforrepair/replacement.
○ Eyeprotectionistobewornatalltimesbyallindividualsusingpowerequipmentthatgenerates dustand/orfragments.Hearingandotherformsofprotectiondevicesarealsoavailableand recommended
○ Jewelry,ties,andanyapparelwhichintheopinionoftheTechnicalDirectorishazardous,must notbewornwhileworkingtech.Allworkersmustwearfullshoes(nosandals).Longhairmustbe securedwhenworkingwithpowertools Medallionsorotherjewelryhangingfromtheneckmust notbewornwhenworkingwithpowertools.
● Supervisionisamust.
○ PerformingartstechnicalfacilitiesmaynotbeusedunlesstheDirector,TechnicalDirectoror his/herdesignatedadultrepresentativeisonduty.Theremustbeatleasttwoindividualspresentat alltimeswhenthesefacilitiesareinuse
○ StudentsshouldgetpermissionbeforegoingintotheLoftorTheatreHousestorageareas,and alwaysgointostorageareaswithadesignatedadultingroupsofthreeormore
● Allaccidents,includingminorinjuries,andallhazardousconditionsaretobeimmediatelyreportedto theDirector,TechnicalDirectororhis/herdesignatedrepresentative.
SafetyRulesforLighting/SoundAreas
● Donotuseanyequipmentorperformanytasksthathavenotbeenassignedandexplainedtoyoubythe TechnicalDirectororhis/herdesignee
● Neverchangealamp,repairaninstrument,orworkonanypieceofelectricalequipmentwhileitisstill pluggedin
● Wearsturdy,rubbersoledshoesandappropriateworkclothingtoallworkcalls.
● Eatingordrinkingnearthelightboard,soundboard,andlightingequipmentisprohibited
● Donotworkunsupervised,especiallywhenworkingonthelightsoronladders.Neverworkaloneinthe theatre.
● Useawoodenorfiberglassladder,notmetal,whenfocusingordoinganyelectricalwork
● Beforegoingupaladdertothelightingarea,emptyyourpocketsofallloosechange,keys,etc.
● Allcrescentwrenchesmusthaveasafetytielineattachedtoyourbodywhenworkingoverthestageor overthehouse.
● Attheendofeachworkday,alltoolsandmaterialsaretobereturnedtotheirproperplacesandallareas leftclean.
● TheSCAToolboxshouldbelockedatthecloseofeachworksession,andthekeyreturnedtotheTech DirectororDirector.
● Besurethatyouknowthelocationsofallfireextinguishersandknowallshutdownproceduresinthe eventoffireorotheremergency
ConstructionCrew
● Workingonthesetwillofferstudentspracticalexperienceinscenicconstruction.
● StudentsmustgettheDirector'sorTechDirector'spermissiontobringinanytoolsforconstruction.These toolsshouldbestoredinthestudent'scaruntilrehearsalbegins,notinthestudent'slockerorbackpack
● Allstudentsmusthaveacompletedemergencymedicalformandparticipationpermissionformon filewiththetechdirectorbeforeworkingontheset.
● ReporttothedirectororSetDirector(s)orDirectorforassignment.
● Cleanupyourworkareaandequipmentwhentheassignedtaskiscompleteorbeforeyouleaveforthe day
● Neverusetoolsthatyoudonotknowhowtooperatesafely.Askforinstruction.
● TheSCAToolboxshouldbelockedatthecloseofeachworksession,andthekeyreturnedtotheSet Director(s)orDirector.
● Wearappropriatesafetyequipmentwhenusingtools
Ladders
● Laddersshouldbesafelytransportedfromandbacktostorage,usingtheappropriatenumberofstudents. Anadultmustbepresentforstudentstouseanyladders.
● Beforeanyladderorscaffoldingisused,itshouldbeinspectedtoassurethatitisinsafecondition.Achair orboxshouldneverbesubstitutedforasmallladder
● Toolsorotherobjectsshouldbesecuredagainstfallingwhileworkisbeingperformedfromaladder Such itemsshouldneverbeleftonaladder,dropped,orpitchedtoanotherworker
● Afteruse,laddersshouldbereturnedtotheproperstoragearea
StudentSignature:Ihavereadthepolicyaboveandwillfollowittoprovidesafetyformyselfandothers.
PrintedName Signature
ParentSignature:Ihavereadthepolicyandwillencouragemystudenttofollowitatalltimes.
PrintedName Signature Parentcontactinformationincaseofanemergency:
SCATheatreParticipationFee*
AllstudentsparticipatinginanSCAproductionwillbechargedaTheatreParticipationFeeforeachproduction ThisfeewillbeautomaticallywithdrawnusingyourSCAFACTSaccountonceyourstudenthasjoined cast/crew.Officialbillinggenerallyoccurs2-4weekspriortoopeningnight
Musicalcast:$150.00
Playcast:$120.00
StageCrewiscostumed,asisthecustomonmostBroadwayproductions,sotheirfeesarethesame.
Thefeesinclude:
Food 3-5mealsduringshowweek
*Additionalmealsmaybeofferedduringtechweek
Food RehearsalSnacksduringshowweek
Wewelcomegenerousdonationsofstore-boughtorhome-madetreatsthroughoutrehearsals,but showweeksnacksarecovered
Pleasecontactthedirectorbeforedonatingfoodsofoodallergiescanbecommunicated.
Merch/Promo CastT-shirt
Allcastandcrewreceiveashowshirt,however,the“extras”cannotbesold,accordingtotheshow publisherguidelines.
Production Scriptrental/purchase
*Musicalscriptsarerentedandmustbereturned Studentsareonlycharged(viaFACTS)for scriptsthataredamagedormissing
Merch/Promo Professionalvideoandphotograph
Photosmaybereusedandsharedbythecastandcrew
MostlicensesDONOTALLOWRECORDINGofanykind Please,donotrecordandshare/posta showasthiscanjeopardizeourabilitytoproduceshowsinthefuture
Costumes CostumeRental,Construction,orRepair
WhileSCAmaintainsalargecostumecollectiontherewillbeoccasionswheresomespecial costumeswillneedtobebuilt Manycastmembersandtheirfamilieshavegiventheircostumes backtothecollectionssoothersmaybenefit,andtokeepproductioncoststoaminimum Wecan oftencostumeanentirecompanywithseveralchanges,andonlyrentasmallportionofwhatis needed
Make-up PersonalBenNyeMake-upKit
Everyon-stagecastmemberwillhavetheirownmake-upkitthatwillfollow themthroughouttheircareer Thefeeisappliedeachshowtoaccountfor replacementorspecialtymake-upmaterials
Properties Whilemanypropertiescanbereused,allshowshavepropertiesthatneedtobe rented,purchased,orcreatedspecificallyforthatproduction.
Play-$12 *Musical-$50
$15 ifavailable
VARIES
Averagesto $20/person
$27/person
$20/person
CrewCost:$75.00
Approximateandonlyappliesiftheyarenotintheshow:Lights/sound,props,costumes,hairandmake-upcrew
▪ 7-8mealsat$5each($50)
▪ Snacksforplayweek($10)
AdditionalCosts:
▪ BuildDayFood:StudentsneedtobringmoneyorasacklunchforSaturdayorspeciallycalledworkdays, Weoftenneedaparentvolunteertodoafoodrunforthecastandworkers
▪ Concessions:Parentswillbeaskedtodonatetreatitemstosellduringintermission.Wecannot,bylaw, useshowarttocreateormarketthetreats,buttheshowthemescanbeexploredtomaketheexperience morefun Whenindoubt,askthedirectororassistanttochecktheshowpublisherguidelines
*These fees are subject to change. Please keep in mind the tremendous amount of supervised and training time given by a number of professionals in these rehearsals.
Manyblessingscomeineveryseasonfrompeoplewhogivetime,materials,cheeringofthecastandcrewswith treats,meals,andevenmonetarydonationstothetheatredepartment.
Asyouhearofthesewonderfulpeople,pleasethankthemforgoingoutoftheirwaytoenrichourlives.
WecallthemourTheatreAngels
SummitChristianAcademyTheatre:CastContract
SCATheatreisdedicatedtoproducingqualityshowsandreliesonthemanyvolunteerswhohelpbringtheentire productiontogether.Inordertofunctioneffectivelyandefficientlytohonoreveryoneinvolvedintheproduction, weneedtohaveclearguidelinesandexpectations
1) Weexpectyoutobeontimetorehearsal.
● Rehearsalsbeginat3:05pm Ifyouarerunninglateorcannotbeatrehearsalduetocircumstances beyondyourcontrol,pleasetexttheDIRECTORGroupMechat,whichwillincludetheDirector, MusicDirector,andStageManager.Asalastresort,emaillynnaeandersen@sca-kc.org.
2) WeexpectyoutohonoryourcommitmenttotheTheatreDepartment.
● AttendtheentirerehearsalunlessyouhavelistedaconflictwiththeStageManagerandDirector
● Oneunexcusedabsencemayresultindismissalfromtheproduction.
● Giveyourfocusandattentiontotherehearsalwhileyouarethere. (Donotgiveyourfocustoyourphone,ipad,significantother,orBFF)
● Showuppreparedtodotheworkthatday;weartheexpectedclothesandshoes.
● ListentotheDirector(s),TechDirector,StageManager(s)andCrew
● Listentothevolunteerswhoaretheretomakeyoulookandsoundyourbest.Besuretosay,“Thank youforthenote,”toalldirectors,andmakethevolunteersgladtheycametohelp
3) Weexpectyoutohonoryourcommitmenttoyourfellowcastmembersandcrewmembers.
● Bringyourscriptandapenciltoeveryrehearsal
● Writeyourblockingdown,aswellasanynotestheDirector(s)givesyou.
● Practiceathomewhatyou'velearnedatrehearsal
● Learnyourlinesandblockingbeforeorbythe"offbook"deadline
● Bringapositiveattitudewithyou:leaveyourtroublesatthedoor.
● Encourageyourfellowcastmatesandsetagoodexampleforothers
● Showrespecttothestaffandcrewmembers.
● Readandabidebythe Participation and Behavioral Guidelines for Cast and Crew
Weareallateam,workingtogethertoaccomplishafantasticproduction.Youhavebeencastbecauseweseethe potentialandskillsGodhasgivenyou Let'sworktogetherandhavefun,butlet'sgettheworkdonewellsowecan celebratethepolishedperformances.
Publisher permissions on show videos vary according to licensing agreements, and stiff fines, loss of employment and future banning of an entity to rent shows has happened to wayward theatre houses, so please do not post any video of any show, even if we have been able to purchase video rights: they are contained to the manner in which you have viewed them.
Parents:pleaseprintorsignthesmallpageandreturnthatwithyourstudenttothedirector,preferably duringtheauditionprocess,butalsorealizethatbyallowingyourstudenttoaudition,weregardthatactas agreeingtotherequirementsofthistheatrehandbook.
CONTRACTSIGNATUREFORM:
to be returned, signed, during the audition process
IhavereadtheSCATheatreHandbook.IunderstandthatIammakingacommitmentoftimeandenergytoSCA Theatre,andmyfellowcastandcrewmembersfrom Auditions to Set Strike IwishtoaccepttheroleIhavebeen castin,andacceptthecommitmentandresponsibilitythatcomeswithit
PrintStudent’sName
StudentSignature
PrintParentorGuardianName(s)
ParentSignature Date
SCATheatreParentCrewForm
ParentInvolvementinSCATheatreProductions
IntheSCATheatredepartment,weconsiderparentsavitalpartofeachsuccessfulshow Without parentalsupportandvolunteerism,wewouldbeunabletosustainthequalityofourproductions.Our expectationisthatparentsofcastmembersandselectcrewmembersvolunteertoassistwithvarious facetsoftheproduction.
Volunteerareasinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
● Parentcoordinating(organizingandcontactingtheparents)
● BoxOffice(tickettable)
● Advertising–findingbusinesseswhowanttoadvertiseinourprogram,gettinginfotothebusinesses,havingadssentin,etc.
● Cast/crewcrowdcontrolbackstagebefore/duringperformances
● Building/tearingdowntheset
● Painting/decoratingtheset
● Prop/furniturelocationortransportation(needlargevehicle)
● Costumelocation,creationand/oralteration
● Helpingwithmealsforcast/crewduringproductionweek(cooking,serving)
● Runningconcessionsduringperformances
● Cappiesroomdecorationandfoodpreparation
● Clean-upafterperformances(commons,make-uproom,etc.)
Mostcommunicationregardingparentcrewisdistributedviaemail,sopleasebesuretokeepyour addressupdatedandcheckyourinboxoften.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleaseemailMrs.Andersenat lynnaeandersen@sca-kc.org.
Emailorsendinthisformwithyourstudent.Printedcopieswillbeavailableatauditions,parent meetings,andonthetheatreGooglesite.
ParentName____________________________________________________________________
ContactInformation phone________________________
Spouse’sName
Contactinformation phone________________________
Student(s)name
Areasyouwouldbeinterestedinvolunteering:
Areasyourspousewouldbeinterestedinvolunteering:
Wecan’tdoitwithoutyou!Thankyou!☺
ExtracurricularCrewPermissionForm
SummitChristianAcademyTheatre EmergencyMedicalForm
YourstudenthasbeenacceptedontoTech,SetBuilding,orBackstagecrewofanSCATheatre production.
Workenvironmentincludes:
● Studentsworkingonladders,scaffolding,andheightsexceeding20feet
● Studentsmaybeaskedtoassistinlifting/movingheavyorlargeobjects
● Studentsmaybeworkingwithpowertools,equipment,andelectricalsystems
● Studentsworkinginanenvironmentthatwillrequirestrictadherencetoallsafetyrulesandinstructionsin ordertoavoidinjurytothemselvesorothers
Requiredstudent-providedmaterialspriortoparticipation:
● PaintClothes:Setofclothesthatstudentscangetpainton
● Closedtoeshoes:protectionoffeet
Studentresponsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
● Shoesorbootsmustbewornwhileworkingonthesetortech.Nosandalsoropen-toedshoes.
● Longhairmustbepulledbackandsecured
● Studentsmustconformtoallsafetyrulesandinstructionsatalltimes. (See Technical Theatre Safety/Policy Sheet in the SCA Theatre Handbook)
● Studentsmustconductthemselvesinasafeandproductivemanneratalltimes
SummitChristianAcademymayremoveanystudentfromSCATheatreactivitiesshouldtheyfailtofollow instructionsorsafetyrules.
Ihavereviewedtheabovewithmychild. Iunderstandandagreetotherequirementsand grantpermissionformychildtoparticipateinExtracurricularCrew:
StudentName
Parent(guardian)name
Summit Christian Academy TheatreHandbook
Summit Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs