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2015 Fall Production
6th & 7th Grades
Audition Dates & Times:
All auditions will be held in the Chapel.
Plan to attend the entire audition time.
6th Grade
7th Grade
Monday, September 28
3:30—5:30
Tuesday, September 29
3:30—5:30
*Most fall sports should be completed by this week, but If your fall sport is still in play during auditions,
please contact Mrs. Holley for alternate arrangements BEFORE auditions (NOT DAY OF!!!!)
Audition Procedure:
Please read the enclosed information 
Complete the resume / permission form 
Return completed forms to Main or Upper School office by 
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Friday, September 25 @ 4:00
Questions:
Contact Mrs. Holley or Miss Sheridan:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Production Information For:
Lady Pirates of Captain Bree
Performance Dates:
Friday, November 6 @ 7:00
Saturday, November 7 @ 2:00
Time Commitment for CAST of CHARACTERS
Ensemble A:
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Full Cast Meeting
Rehearsals: 3 of 4 weekly
ALL Extended Rehearsals
Production Week
Performances & Set Strike
Ensemble B:
*See attached schedule
for more details.
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Full Cast Meeting
Rehearsals: 2 of 4 weekly
ALL Extended Rehearsals (shorter time)
Production Week
Performances & Set Strike
Attendance Policy
We are working to fit this Middle School Production in to the school calendar. After discussions with the athletic
department and administration, this time between the fall and winter sports seasons seemed best.
As a result, we only have 5 weeks to produce the show; therefore the commitment is over shorter period,
but more involved during the 5 weeks. This rehearsal schedule is not very flexible.
 Attendance is a must!
 An excused absence should be communicated in advance—except where sickness is involved.
Excused absences: sickness, funeral, prearranged medical appointment, TCA fall sport tournament
 Ensemble A - must be able to attend all rehearsals (save a sick day)
 Ensemble B - more flexibility to work with schedule….still need to be in attendance!
*If you have some schedule conflicts, consider Ensemble B as a better option.
 Missing more than 3 excused rehearsals will result in a consequence such as removal from a scene.
 Please list conflicts in designated section of sign up form. We need clear communication so we can
cast effectively.
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Financial Commitments
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$50 Show Fee: due at the full cast meeting, Friday 10/2
This goes against his/her t-shirt, script, some meals during production, water, and some production elements.
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Shoes: Saturday, 10/24
Will be assigned once know role – may have in closet or can thrift for needed shoes.
Pirates will need tall “pirate-like” boots (black, grey or brown).
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Costume Pieces??: due by Saturday, 10/24
May need to thrift for a few generic items; or raid your closet (i.e. dark pants, black sweat pants…)
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$25 Patron Support: due by Monday, 11/26
Each cast member is responsible for raising a minimum in patron support to help offset production costs
(sets, costumes, makeup, hairpieces, programs, tech rentals, needed set items, dinners, etc).
We can offer several suggestions to help students reach this goal, as we do not necessarily expect this to
come only from parents.
All patron funds are tax deductible gifts to the TCA Fine Arts Dept & support this specific play.
Names of donors/businesses will appear in the program.
Synopsis of Characters
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Old Pirate:
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weather-beaten, older pirate that begins and ends the tale 
Lady Pirates
As a unit, major role!
Lots of stage time, chorus singing & dancing, various lines, sword-fighting & chase scene.
A-Captain Bree: captain of Lady Pirates; tough & hard on outside, yet caring on inside;
major role & commanding character 
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A-Jane:
second in command & close to Captain Bree 
A-Molly:
new recruit; still doesn’t think like a pirate; wants everyone to get along 
A-Josephine:
can never remember the rules of pirating; bit ditzy 
A-Gabriella:
only pirate who can understand the cook (translator); very talkative 
A-Shawna:
man crazy - especially for Samuel 
A-Patty:
from Ireland; helps save fellow countryman Fergus 
A-Maggie:
mean & tough 
A-Georgia:
feels men are nothing but trouble 
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B-Other Pirates: script allows for additional gals to be added if more audition 
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The Captives
Crew & Passengers of British Ship, The Kayla May
Lots of stage time as a unit; chorus singing & staging, sword-fighting, chase scene...
A-Capt. Jennings: captain of Kayla May; commanding, yet caring on inside
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A-Madam Prescott: wife of British ambassador; snooty upper-crust; colorful & strong character major female role 
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A- Samuel Prescott: nephew of Madam Prescott; very funny, comedic character; has to wear a dress for
much of the show (aunt’s orders to disguise/protect him from pirates forcing him to walk the plank)
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A-Julia Prescott: niece of Madam Prescott and sister to Samuel; longs for adventure - wants to become a
pirate herself 
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A- Fergus:
male Irish sailor who can’t swim; first mate to Captain Jennings
B - Cook:
male; speaks with a Swedish accent heavier than his meatballs; very comedic role 
B - Thomas:
cabin boy/tom girl; double as prisoner on ship (but fun cameo feature)
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The Captives (cont’d)
B - John:
prisoner; more brawn than brains; decides to side with pirates in second act
B - Jack:
prisoner; comedic elements; decides to side with pirates in second act
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B - George: prisoner; comedic elements; decides to side with pirates in second act
***John, Jack & George sort of like the 3 Stooges: Larry, Curly & Mo
* Would like them to be all guys, but could have one be a tom girl mixed in.
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B - Other Prisoners:
script allows for more guys/gals to be added her is more audition
B - Admiral Moore:
admiral of British Fleet - only appears at end of show for 1 scene 
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B - Officers 1-4: under Admiral Moore - only appear at end of show 
KEY:
Could be played by teacher / adult / upper school student if needed
Possible solo option
Major vocal soloist
A - Ensemble A
B - Ensemble B
NOTE:
All characters will be part of chorus (2 - 5 musical numbers), staging, chase scenes & battles.
AUDITION PROCEDURE:
Monday 9/28 or Tuesday 9/29, 3:30 - 5:30
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Reading for roles: all students auditioning will read for various roles (2x)
- looking for confidence and willingness to try!
- okay to stumble over lines - looking for character
No singing or dancing on own - you will do something in a group (will be taught)
- looking to see that you are willing!
Solo Auditions:
-To be considered for Captain Bree, Madame Prescott or Julia, you will sing a solo audition.
*song & sheet music assigned; available from Mrs. Nichols beginning Monday 9/14
-Solo auditions will occur at the end of regular auditions (may run beyond the 5:30 time).
This show is primarily a dramatic comedy 
Most roles are dramatic roles (not vocal roles) 
The music numbers are fun and involve lots of cast members 
but music is only about a third of this show.
There are 2 big sword fighting scenes and a good chase scene 
(all set to music!)
Actor Resume / Sign-Up
Lady Pirates of Captain Bree
Name:
Grade:
E-Mail:
Parents’ Email (for communication purposes):
Past Experiences in theatre or relating to theatre: Use back if more space is needed.
(This could include past plays, dance lessons, band, other venues of performance, choir… )
Roles for this production:
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Are you interested in a particular role?
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Will you accept any role offered?
Schedule Conflicts: If cast, know you are excused from listed items.
If you need to miss for a date other
than listed or sickness, we will discuss consequences. We understand last minute things do arise. But due to
short rehearsal period, we need to know what students can honestly attend rehearsals.
(List anything that will conflict with scheduled rehearsal dates….ie have to leave each Tuesday @ 5:00)
Student - Parent/Guardian Contract for 2015 Fall Production
We have read the information packet. We understand the time commitment &
financial obligations; we have listed conflicts; we agree to abide by stated conditions.
Student Signature:____________________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature:_____________________________________
Date:________________
Return this completed form to Main or Upper School office by Friday 9/25 @ 4:00.
DO NOT include show fee.
September 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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14 Vocal
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Packets Available (Bree, Madam & Julia)
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27
28
29
30
1
2
6th Grade
Audition
3:30 - 5:30
7th Grade
Audition
3:30 - 5:30
Sign-Up
Forms
Due
Full Cast
Mtg
3:30 - 5:00
26
3
October / November Rehearsals 2015
Sun
4
Mon
5
Tue
6
Pirates or
Crew
11
12
7
Pirates or
Crew
3:30 - 5:15
Wed
3:30 - 5:15
13
3:30 - 4:45
14
No rehearsals
18
19
20
Pirates or
Crew
26
Pirates or
Crew
1
2
15
3:30 - 5:15
22
16
17
Extended
Rehearsal
Full Cast
Full Cast
3:30 - 5:15
9:30 - 2:30
23
24
Extended
Rehearsal
Full Cast
Full Cast
3:30 - 5:15
3:30 - 5:00
28
29
Characters
TBA
4
9:30 - 2:30
30
5
Production Week
Working with administration to decide best times for longer rehearsals.
This will be our only time on stage with set—so need longer periods but have
to work with other elementary gym use.
31
Full Cast
Heritage
Banquet
3:30 - 4:45
3:30 - 5:15
3
10
Teacher
Conferences
Characters
TBA
Pirates or
Crew
3:30 - 5:15
Sat
3:30 - 7:30
3:30 - 5:00
3:30 - 5:15
27
9
Pirates or
Crew
21
Fri
Extended
Rehearsal
Full Cast
Pirates or
Crew
Pirates or
Crew
3:30 - 5:15
25
8
Characters
TBA
FALL BREAK
Thu
Set Day
3:30 - 5:15
6
9:30 - ??
7
Showtime!
7:00
Showtime!
2:00
Call TBA
Call TBA