Dear Parents,

We are very excited that your child has chosen to audition for the ”The Pinocchio Show”.

Theater is a vibrant part of our culture and community and allows children the freedom

to express themselves creatively while promoting individuality and developing self-confidence.

At AAMCT whether backstage or in the spotlight students are taught to use their talents to help each

other, which enhances the company as a whole and ensures the high quality performance we are

known for. It is our goal to provide as many children as possible with an educational and high

quality theatre experience in hopes of fostering a life long appreciation for theatre and the arts.

Auditions, as well as call backs and rehearsals, are held at the Pipe Fitter's Training Facility 10820 187th street in Mokena.  Auditions are on January 14th from 9:30 - 3:00 by appointment. 

Students will be taught a short dance combination, sing a song and read a selection from the script.

Please call 708-479-0440 or email allaboutmusicmokena@yahoo.com to schedule an appointment

for your child.    The makeup date and call backs will be held on Thursday January 19th from 5:30 to 8:00pm. 

Not everyone will need to be seen for a callback. PLEASE PRINT OUT THE AUDITION FORM BELOW

AND BRING IT WITH TO THE AUDITIONS ALONG WITH A CURRENT PICTURE OF YOUR CHILD.  It does

not have to be a professional comp card, just a clear photo from the waist up. A school photo would be fine.

Performances are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 13th, 14th & 15th at Lincoln-Way West

High School Auditorium, 21701 Gougar Road, New Lenox.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $11 for seniors and kids 12 and under.

We may double cast some or all of the characters, but each student will be in a minimum of two shows.

The tuition fee is $199 per student each, additional siblings are $184. (All payments are cash or check only)

This helps offset the cost of the child’s script, CD,  costume (excluding shoes, tights and leotards),

set construction, royalties,  theatre rental and the education and supervision during rehearsals,

tech week and shows.  As with any organization of this size all parents are  required to volunteer a

minimum of 5 hours or pay a $50 buyout fee.   We do not want to exclude anyone based on financial need. 

Work study and time payment options are available, please email allaboutmusicmokena@yahoo.com for more information in advance of your audition.  All financial arrangements must be made prior to auditions.

Rehearsals for everyone are Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, at Pipefitter’s Training Facility. 

These rehearsals may be broken up into morning and afternoon depending on the number of students

that are chosen for the cast.  A tentative calendar will be available before auditions.

Depending on the size of the students roll, they will also have rehearsals on some Monday

evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm at All About Music and some Thursday evenings from

6:00 – 8:00 at the Pipefitter’s.   In general the larger the role, the more rehearsal time is needed.

Rehearsals  cont'd

An adult MUST accompany all students under the age of 18 into and out of rehearsals unless

there is a disability involved that precludes you from climbing the stairs.  In that case arrangements

should be made with the production team. Part of our agreement with the training facility is that

no child will be unaccompanied in the facility at any time.  This includes siblings of cast members. 

The facility is very large and we want all the students to be safe. Thank you for your understanding

and cooperation in this matter.

Tech Week dates are Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thur., April 9th, 10th, 11thand 12th from

5:00 to 9:00pm and attendance is mandatory if you cannot be at tech week you cannot

be in the show. 

The quality of the production depends on the cast as a whole, attendance is extremely

important, students missing 3 unexcused rehearsals may have their parts reassigned or be removed from

part or all of the show.  Just like any sport, the cast is a team and when members are missing you can't

play a good game.

The mandatory parent meeting will be on Thursday, January 26, at 7:00pm.  Volunteer forms and

participation fees are due at this time, tee shirts, program ads and tickets may also be purchased.  

Your child will be measured for his/her costume, and receive all their materials. 

Please use the rear entrance.

We look forward to seeing you at auditions!

Click here for script selection and character description

Child’s Name: ______________________________________Grade:_______ Age: _____

Birthday ___/___/___    Height: ___' ___" (please be very accurate) Gender: _____________

Parent’s/Guardian’s Names: __________________________________________________

Home Phone: (______)__________________ Cell Phone: (______)_____________________

Address: ______________________________ City: ___________ State: ___ Zip: ___________

Parent’s Email Address: ________________________________________________________
(We communicate by email on a regular basis and do not share email addresses)

Student’s Email Address: _______________________________________________________

School Name and district: ______________________________________________________

If parents can’t be reached, whom should we contact in case of emergency?

Name: ____________________________________ Phone: (______) __________________

Please list any allergies; medical conditions, medications or learning disabilities we should

be aware of:

__________________________________________________________________________

PERMISSION SLIP AND RELEASE

My son/daughter _________________________________________________(Child’s name)

has my permission to participate in the production of the musical “The Pinocchio Show" produced by

All About Music, Inc. (herein referred to as the Company). As Child’s Parent or Guardian, I release

the Company from any and all liability, damages, or claims whatsoever for any injury or harm that

may occur to my Child while participating in any rehearsal, activity or performance provided by the

Company. I agree that I will make no claim or demand against the Company or any organization

or facility used for rehearsal or production purposes. If an injury or accident occurs during any

rehearsal, activity or performance provided by the Company, I will look to my own resources,

insurance or assets to pay all medical bills, damages or losses whatsoever if any injury or

incident occurs. The term Company includes all employees, subcontractors, volunteers or other

staff of the Company participating in the musical “The Pinocchio Show”. I agree to accompany

my child into and out of all rehearsals and give my permission to release my child to

my emergency contact listed above.  I also agree to pick my child up no later than 10 minutes after the 

designated end of rehearsal or I agree to pay standard day care fees for each 15 minutes I am late.

Parent or Guardian Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________

Printed Name: __________________________________________________________

Publicity
Portions of this performance may be photographed and/or videotaped for promotional purposes

including but not limited to web site, brochure, newspaper ads/features or promotional/archival

videos. Does All About Music & Children’s Theatre have your permission to use your child’s

image/name?

Please sign: YES ________________________________ If not signed child will not be cast.

Please be honest when checking one.  It is very difficult and time consuming to recast parts
___I will ONLY accept the role or roles I have marked at below:  (To clarify, if you are not  
      chosen for any of the roles you list we will not be casting you in the show at all)
___ I am interested in the parts listed, but will accept  ANY role with lines

        (even if it's not on my list)                                                                         
___ I am interested in the parts listed but will accept any part including ensemble

       or specialty dancer part (specialty dancers appear on stage in multiple numbers)

___ I only want an ensemble part or specialty dancer part with no speaking part

               
#1_______________________#2 _______________________#3 _______________________

#4 _______________________#5 _______________________#6 ______________________

Please list ANY rehearsal or show conflicts you may have. BE COMPLETELY HONEST. Conflicts

won’t necessarily preclude you from being cast in this show if we know about them in advance.

If you are cast in a lead role and have two or more absences, which are not listed, and are

not an excused emergency or illness, your part may be reassigned at the discretion of the

production team and you will be placed in the ensemble. Ensemble members having more than 3 unexcused 

absences may be removed from the production entirely.  Attendance at Dress Rehearsal is mandatory and

there are no tuition refunds.

________________________________________________________________________________

Please list singing, dancing, or theatrical performance or education experiences or attach a resume:

______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

 How did you hear about AAMCT auditions? Website ____ Email ____ All About Music (sign/studio)____

 Newspaper____ Which paper? _______________________Friend (Name) ______________________