Frozen
Grades: 4th - 9th grade
Auditions: Tuesday, August 26th from 4:15pm - 6:30pm
First Rehearsal for ALL: Friday, August 29th from 4:15pm - 6:30pm. (We have our first rehearsal BEFORE callbacks. This gives us a chance to see the kids in action and observe their work ethic! Plus it will give the actors a little extra time to work on their callback materials. Friends are welcome to come and try this first rehearsal day!)
Callbacks: Tuesday, September 2nd from 4:15pm - 7:15pm (You will not be called the entire time.)
Weekly Rehearsals: September 5th - November 21st: 4:15pm - 6:30pm Tuesdays & Fridays (Everyone will come for the entire rehearsal both Tuesdays and Fridays.)
Special Rehearsals:
Friday, September 26th: 4:15pm - 8:00pm
Friday, October 17th: 4:15pm - 8:00pm
Friday, November 7th: 4:15pm - 5:30pm (Shortened rehearsal, then come see Chicago if you want!)
Friday, November 14th: 4:00pm - 8:00pm (Dress Rehearsal at Rhythms, bring dinner.)
Tuesday, November 18th: 4:00pm - 7:30pm (Dress Rehearsal at Rhythms, bring snack.)
NO Rehearsals:
October 31st: No Rehearsal (Halloween)
November 4th: (Chicago Tech Week)
November 25th & 28th: (Thanksgiving Break)
Dress Rehearsals/Tech Week: All following rehearsals at Novato Theater Company
November 30th: (Sunday): 11:30am - 5pm (Final day of NUSD Thanksgiving Break.)
December 1st: (Monday): 4pm - 8pm
December 2nd: (Tuesday): 4pm - 8pm
December 3rd: (Wednesday): 4pm - 7:45pm
December 4th: (Thursday): 4pm - 7:45pm
Performances: (At Novato Theater Company)
Friday, December 5th: 7pm
Saturday, December 6th: 1:30pm
Saturday, December 6th: 7pm
Sunday, December 7th: 1:30pm
Friday, December 12th: 7pm
Saturday, December 13th: 1:30pm
Saturday, December 13th: 7pm
Sunday, December 14th: 1:30pm
All shows are MANDATORY and students may not miss them for any reason except illness or family emergency. Students will be called between 1.5 - 2 hours before showtime for each performance.
DANCE REQUIREMENT FOR MUSICAL THEATER STUDENTS
To enroll in the musical, all students must also register for one of the following dance classes. Strong dance skills are essential for any musical theater performer — we want our students to be triple threats, and this is how we get there!
You may choose any of the following to fulfill the requirement:
Broadway Dance Classes (4 payments of $79):
Broadway Dance 1 (Grades 4-6): Tuesdays 6:30–7:15 OR Fridays 3:30–4:15
Broadway Dance 2 (Grades 6-8): Tuesdays, 3:30–4:15 OR 6:30–7:15
Broadway Dance 3 (Grades 8-12): Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30
OR
Comprehensive Dance Programs:
Junior Dance (Grades 3-6), 4 payments of $230 : Mondays & Thursdays 4:30-5:45
Teen Dance (Grades 6–8), 4 payments of $275: Wednesdays 5:45-7:15 & Thursdays 5:45-7:15
Dance classes run through January and will perform in our winter recital. While performance is encouraged, students may opt out. If this dance requirement presents a conflict that would prevent your student from participating in the musical, please reach out — we want to help find a solution.
Strike:
After the final Sunday performance the cast will have a 60 minute strike to help pack and clean the theater. Strike is a required component of participation in the show.
Cast Party:
We will have a cast party after strike at Rhythms. The cast party is included in your fee so we hope you will all attend!
Parent Volunteer Requirement:
There are many things to do to put together a show, and therefore we ask for a parent volunteer from each family to fulfill two volunteer positions. However if this is not convenient for you, you have the option to pay the opt out fee of $50. Certain positions require expertise in a field (set, costumes, etc.) but most just require your time (Backstage Parent Supervision, etc). Most jobs will require about 3 hours of work. If you LOVE volunteering or have a special skill that might be helpful, please email us.
We will have the volunteer list ready by November; at that time you can choose your position or pay the opt-out fee.
Production Fee:
The musical is 4 payments of $182. Your Production Fee includes your script, show t-shirt, digital video of the performance, cast party, and some costume items (You will be asked to provide some costume items like shoes, leotards, tights, wigs, particular costume items - all things the student will keep.)
Your Rhythms account will be charged four payments of $182:
- The first payment will be charged upon enrollment.
- The second payment will be charged during the first week of October.
- The third payment will be charged during the first week of November.
- The fourth payment will be charged during the first week of December.
When you enroll, you will enter your credit card information and be enrolled in auto-pay, so you will be automatically charged each month and won’t have to worry about when to pay. If you prefer, you can pay the total production fee in full by cash or check by the first rehearsal date. Please email the studio if you choose this option.
Payments later than 5 days past the due date will incur a $15 late fee. We are not able to give refunds.
Costumes:
Actors will be required to provide several items for their costumes, including but not limited to tights and shoes.
Family Discount:
If two or more siblings are enrolled in a Rhythms musical (including our younger or older shows), we offer $65 off for each child.
New Friend Discount:
For every new friend that a returning actor registers for this musical, the returning actor will receive $100 off their performance fee. (Friends must be new to Rhythms Performing Arts.)
Overachiever Discount:
Students enrolled in over 3.5 hours of other weekly Rhythms classes (excluding the musical) will receive a $100 discount off the Production Fee.
Multiple Musical Discount:
Students participating in both this session's musicals will receive $100 off their total production fees.
Important Note:
These discounts are not automatically added to your Studio Director account. Please email the studio if you would like a discount applied to your account.
AUDITIONS STEPS
1. Please go through the following audition pack: FROZEN AUDITION INFO
2. Please be sure to fill out the audition form by Sunday, August 24th. FROZEN AUDITION FORM
3. Sign up on our studio registration website: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/rhythmsperformingarts/portal.sd?page=Login
4. If you have any questions about audition music or anything else, please direct them to Amanda at RhythmsPerformingArts@gmail.com.
5. Come to auditions on Tuesday, August 26th from 4:15pm - 6:30pm!