2018 Holiday Musical: ALIVE!
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Auditions: Sept 11, 18, 20, 25
Rehearsals: September 27-Dec 13 Performances: Dec 14-16 "Alive!" is the world premiere of an original musical in which classic toys and classic art masterpieces come alive in an unforgettable holiday adventure!
The unique thing about Read Play Love is...the love! We create a role for every child participating, and from an empowering audition to a triumphant closing night, our primary goal is simple: to build confidence and nurture creative expression of each child. RPL is the ideal place for kids to try theatre for the first time, as well as more experienced performers to stretch their wings & grow! |
1. Production Details
Auditions are September 11, 18, and 20, and 25.
Location for auditions and rehearsals: First Baptist Church Richardson, Children's Building
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be held at First Baptist Church Richardson Children's Center (75 & Arapaho)
Final Rehearsals & Performances
Final rehearsals and performances to be held at Owenwood Center (located 5 min south of Casa Linda) which we will be transforming into our own dreamy holiday Toy Land!
Auditions are September 11, 18, and 20, and 25.
Location for auditions and rehearsals: First Baptist Church Richardson, Children's Building
Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be held at First Baptist Church Richardson Children's Center (75 & Arapaho)
- Parent Meeting: September 27, 3:30
- Rehearsals, beginning September 27: Tuesdays 4:30-6:00; Thursdays 3:15-4:30
- You will not be called for every rehearsal. Full rehearsal schedule is given the first day of rehearsals
- Families submit a conflict sheet at auditions and the rehearsal schedule is built around it.
- Kids coming from school on Thursdays can be a little late
Final Rehearsals & Performances
Final rehearsals and performances to be held at Owenwood Center (located 5 min south of Casa Linda) which we will be transforming into our own dreamy holiday Toy Land!
- Final Rehearsals (required unless absent dates are submitted during auditions and approved upon casting):
- Tuesday Dec 11, 4:00-8:00
- Wednesday Dec 12, 4:00-8:00
- Thursday Dec 13, 4:00-8:00
- Performances:
- Friday Dec 14, 7:00pm
- Saturday Dec 15, 7:00pm (the grande finale of RPL's Annual Holiday Extravaganza held during the day!)
- Sunday Dec 16, 3:00pm (followed by cast party)
2. What's Different about Read Play Love Musicals?
* Unlike many traditional theatre programs, our primary focus is simple: building confidence & nuturing the creative self-discovery of each one of our kids!
* Even our auditions are designed to be 100% empowering, inspiring experiences where the kids feel GREAT! Plus...we create a role for every single child participating!
* We mentor kids where they are and help them shine and feel great...all while being part of a high quality production!
* Busy schedule? No problem! We always do our best to work around the schedules of busy families.
* We produce family-friendly favorites as well as develop brand new musicals, as part of our series of "New Musicals for a New Generation!"
* RPL is the ideal place for kids to try theatre for the first time, as well as more experienced performers to stretch their wings & grow!
* Unlike many traditional theatre programs, our primary focus is simple: building confidence & nuturing the creative self-discovery of each one of our kids!
* Even our auditions are designed to be 100% empowering, inspiring experiences where the kids feel GREAT! Plus...we create a role for every single child participating!
* We mentor kids where they are and help them shine and feel great...all while being part of a high quality production!
* Busy schedule? No problem! We always do our best to work around the schedules of busy families.
* We produce family-friendly favorites as well as develop brand new musicals, as part of our series of "New Musicals for a New Generation!"
* RPL is the ideal place for kids to try theatre for the first time, as well as more experienced performers to stretch their wings & grow!
3. What Does it Cost?
Production Fee is $199/child
Family Friendly Pricing for more than one child in show:
25% off both when 2 = $ 298 total for 2 children
35% off all when 3 = $ 390 total for 3 children
50% off all when 4+ = $ 398 total for 4 children
Read Play Love Members: For current RPL Members in a six-month membership commitment to the RPL Community, there is a one-time production fee of $60 for 1 child, $90 for two children, with a family-friendly cap of $120 for 3 or more children. Click here for info about RPL Membership.
* Costume costs are the responsibility of parents, but parents work together to decide and make everything as easy and most importantly, cost-effective as possible, often using shared, donated, or secondhand materials to keep costs minimum and much less expensive than other theatre production opportunies.
* A Concessions Donation of $10 per production is requested of all families.
* A one-time annual registration fee of $35 includes background checks, which we are now requiring for production families and volunteers in accordance with best practices for safety of the kids involved.
* Fundraisers, such as t-shirts, photobooks, and production DVDs, are optional and up to the discretion of each family.
Production Fee is $199/child
Family Friendly Pricing for more than one child in show:
25% off both when 2 = $ 298 total for 2 children
35% off all when 3 = $ 390 total for 3 children
50% off all when 4+ = $ 398 total for 4 children
Read Play Love Members: For current RPL Members in a six-month membership commitment to the RPL Community, there is a one-time production fee of $60 for 1 child, $90 for two children, with a family-friendly cap of $120 for 3 or more children. Click here for info about RPL Membership.
* Costume costs are the responsibility of parents, but parents work together to decide and make everything as easy and most importantly, cost-effective as possible, often using shared, donated, or secondhand materials to keep costs minimum and much less expensive than other theatre production opportunies.
* A Concessions Donation of $10 per production is requested of all families.
* A one-time annual registration fee of $35 includes background checks, which we are now requiring for production families and volunteers in accordance with best practices for safety of the kids involved.
* Fundraisers, such as t-shirts, photobooks, and production DVDs, are optional and up to the discretion of each family.
4. Audition Details
Auditions take place on September 11, 18, 20, and 25 at the First Baptist Church Richardson Children's Center. Please reserve your audition timeslot by clicking the button below.
Video auditions are also accepted; please email Ms. Marney for details. If this is your first time being in a production at RPL, meeting in-person is preferred.
Our auditions are designed to be fun and empowering experiences for kids of all ages. We see auditions as an opportunity to get to know each child, and connect with them 1:1 to celebrate their individual personality. We love seeing returning RPL performers come back with expanded confidence with each audition! We also love welcoming new kids and getting to know them in a safe and encouraging environment. When it's a child's first audition experience, we go out of our way to make it an ultra-positive one!
To prepare, we simply ask every child auditioning to sing a song - it can be absolutely any song! Feel free to bring backtracks or sing along with a recording, but singing a cappella (without backtrack) is also just fine. The important thing is to enjoy and have fun. We also may ask kids read a short bit from the script (non-readers can "echo back" lines), but this is not necessary to prepare ahead of time. We do have quite a few non-singing roles, so kids more interested in acting than singing are very welcome!
Auditions take place in a small classroom with Marney and Tony (RPL founders and creators of the musical) - who love to cheer kids on! Parents are welcome to be inside the room or not, depending on the child's preference. If a child prefers the parent to not be in the room, we always invite new parents to come in and chat with us for a bit after the audition is over.
A word to "RPL veterans": We encourage you to use this opportunity to show us something new...perhaps a side of your singing voice that we haven't heard on our stage, or a type of character that is new for you. You already know that our auditions are fun and easy, so take this chance to stretch yourself outside your comfort zone. A well-prepared song in auditions that demonstrates your effort definitely makes a difference....for us, and for you!
Auditions take place on September 11, 18, 20, and 25 at the First Baptist Church Richardson Children's Center. Please reserve your audition timeslot by clicking the button below.
Video auditions are also accepted; please email Ms. Marney for details. If this is your first time being in a production at RPL, meeting in-person is preferred.
Our auditions are designed to be fun and empowering experiences for kids of all ages. We see auditions as an opportunity to get to know each child, and connect with them 1:1 to celebrate their individual personality. We love seeing returning RPL performers come back with expanded confidence with each audition! We also love welcoming new kids and getting to know them in a safe and encouraging environment. When it's a child's first audition experience, we go out of our way to make it an ultra-positive one!
To prepare, we simply ask every child auditioning to sing a song - it can be absolutely any song! Feel free to bring backtracks or sing along with a recording, but singing a cappella (without backtrack) is also just fine. The important thing is to enjoy and have fun. We also may ask kids read a short bit from the script (non-readers can "echo back" lines), but this is not necessary to prepare ahead of time. We do have quite a few non-singing roles, so kids more interested in acting than singing are very welcome!
Auditions take place in a small classroom with Marney and Tony (RPL founders and creators of the musical) - who love to cheer kids on! Parents are welcome to be inside the room or not, depending on the child's preference. If a child prefers the parent to not be in the room, we always invite new parents to come in and chat with us for a bit after the audition is over.
A word to "RPL veterans": We encourage you to use this opportunity to show us something new...perhaps a side of your singing voice that we haven't heard on our stage, or a type of character that is new for you. You already know that our auditions are fun and easy, so take this chance to stretch yourself outside your comfort zone. A well-prepared song in auditions that demonstrates your effort definitely makes a difference....for us, and for you!