Jesuit Drama

Jesuit Drama 2016 Winter Musical 49th Anniversary Season

Information Meeting for Performers &Technicians Black Box Theater Harris Center Wednesday December 2, 2015 4:00pm

2016 2016 Winter Musical Staff DESIGN STAFF Mr. Chris Adamson, Design/Construction Ms. Rachel Malin, Costuming Mr. Brian O’Neill, Sound/Special Projects Mr. Spencer Price, Media/Technology Consulting Ms. Sally Slocum, Tech Direction/Lighting Mr. Bradley Winkleman, Tech Assistance

MANAGEMENT STAFF Mr. David Bischoff, VPA Chair/Program Direction/Photography Ms. Cindy Dunning, BBB Coordination Mr. Paul LeBoeuf, Chaplaincy Mrs. Cathy Levering, Managing Direction/Patrons Mr. Ed Trafton, Artistic Direction Ms. Calleen Wilcox, House Management/Hospitality Mr. Bradley Winkleman, Box Office Coordination Mr. Michael Wood, JHS Principal and Jesuit Drama Supervisor

REHEARSAL STAFF Chris Banister ’17, Assistant Stage Manager Andrew Briseno ‘17, Assistant Stage Manager Mrs. Cathy Levering, Musical Direction Nick Lopez ’17, Production Stage Management Ms. Pamela Kay Lourentzos, Dance/Choreography Ms. Rachel Malin, Associate Direction/Workshop Director Rev. Michael Gilson, S.J., Dramaturgy Scott Tooley ’18, Assistant Stage Management/Sound & Media Intern Mr. Ed Trafton, Fall Play Direction

Jesuit Drama |

Student Centered…Process Oriented…In the Ignatian Tradition…

1200 Jacob Lane Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 482-6060 (x297)

jesuithighschool.org/drama

The Show! This TONY Award-nominated hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Based on the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. Xanadu is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches, while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats.

The leader of the Muses, Clio, convinces her companions to inspire Sonny to create a great work of art. Since Muses are forbidden to declare their true nature to mortals, Clio decides that she will call herself "Kira", wear a costume including roller skates and leg warmers, and speak with an Australian accent. On the Santa Monica Pier, Sonny is considering suicide due to artistic frustration. Kira arrives and convinces him that she believes in his talent ("Magic"). Instantly inspired, Sonny shares with Kira his dream of creating a roller disco. When she returns to her sister Muses, Kira is accused by her elder sister Melpomene of falling in love with Sonny, and of desiring to create her own works of art, both of which are forbidden. Kira reveals that Zeus has informed her that she is destined to one day receive the gift of Xanadu, "the gift so grand that none of us truly knows what it is." Once Kira has departed, two of the Muses, Melpomene and Calliope, express their jealousy of Kira and decide to curse her into falling in love with Sonny, thereby violating one of Zeus's rules ("Evil Woman"). Sonny and Kira soon locate a dilapidated auditorium that will be the perfect location for his roller disco. A sign on the old marquee reads "Xanadu", and Kira takes this as a sign from Zeus that her destiny approaches. The mutual attraction between Sonny and Kira increases ("Suddenly"). Sonny arranges to meet with the auditorium's landlord, real estate mogul and former big band musician Danny Maguire. Danny is less than impressed by Sonny's request that he be given the old auditorium for free in order to open the roller disco. Danny reveals that he in fact built the theater in the first place, but never opened it. Kira strongly reminds Danny of his old dance partner, Tangerine ("Whenever You're Away from Me."). A flashback sequence reveals Kira dancing with Danny's younger self. We learn that Danny built the Xanadu theater for Tangerine. Danny's hesitation to open the theater due to concerns about the financial risks involved led Tangerine to leave him. Kira convinces Danny to give Sonny a chance. That night, Sonny breaks into the theater so that he can see the place where his dream almost happened. Danny finds him there and the two men compare their visions for what Xanadu could have been ("Dancin'"). Danny offers to give Sonny and Kira 25% of the profit from Xanadu if Sonny can fix up the theater by the following sunset. Sonny convinces Kira to help him draw up plans for the theater. Kira makes a drawing, which is the first time she has ever created anything. At that moment Calliope and Melpomene curse Kira and Sonny to fall in love ("Strange Magic") before sneaking away. Kira's non-villainous sisters arrive and, under Sonny's direction, they help to transform the theater ("All Over the World"). Danny arrives as the theater's transformation is complete. Danny and Sonny agree to become partners. Kira begins to realize that she has helped create something and has fallen in love with Sonny, thereby violating the two fundamental Muse rules. She also realizes with some apprehension that "Xanadu" might not turn out to be the positive destiny she had expected, but might be some sort of impending punishment for her transgressions. Hermes, a messenger from Zeus, arrives to remind Kira of the rules. Kira tells Sonny that she must leave him. Sonny pleads in vain with her not to go ("Don't Walk Away"). Melpomene, posing as a high-end real estate broker, offers to buy the theater from Danny. After some hesitation about betraying his partner, he agrees. Kira returns to the mural and confesses to Melpomene and Calliope that she has fallen in love with a mortal. Sonny arrives, and Kira tells him everything, including the fact that her name is really Clio and that she is a Muse. Sonny doesn't believe any of this, and thinks Kira is crazy. Melpomene and Calliope reveal that they have cursed Kira, and that she is therefore not really in love with Sonny. Kira denies this, insisting that she really does love Sonny, but Sonny doesn't believe her. This causes Kira to become angry with Sonny ("Fool"). She goes on to confess to her sisters that she has broken all of Zeus's decrees, and that she intends to return to Mount Olympus to receive her just punishment. Sonny bids her a sad farewell ("The Fall"). Danny arrives to tell Sonny of his betrayal, but by this point Sonny doesn't even care. Kira mounts the winged horse, Pegasus, and ascends to Mount Olympus ("Suspended in Time"). Seeing her, Danny and Sonny realize that Kira and Tangerine are one and the same person, and that Kira must have been telling the truth. Danny rushes off to save the theater while Sonny resolves to follow Kira to Mount Olympus. On Mount Olympus (portrayed as a complete homage to the 1980s movie Clash of the Titans), Kira begs the gods for forgiveness. It is revealed that the curse placed on Kira by Melpomene and Calliope had no effect on her, and that she really does love Sonny. Zeus's wives sympathize with Kira and plead with Zeus on her behalf ("Have You Never Been Mellow"). Sonny arrives in Olympus and vows to fight the Gods to prove his love for Kira. Zeus is impressed by his courage. Kira states that she is willing to give up her powers and immortality to be with Sonny. Zeus agrees to make it so. He reveals that Sonny and Kira will receive the greatest gift possible for mortals - to love someone else and to create art. "That," he explains, "is Xanadu." ("Xanadu").

From the MTI (Music Theatre International) website

How to Audition 1.

Attend the Info Meeting; listen and ask questions.

2.

Sign up online for a fifty-minute (:50) group audition-block: (a.) (b.) (c.) (d.) (e.)

Go to Google Chrome (Internet Explorer will not work, unfortunately…) Type in www.jesuitdrama.com/register www.jesuitdrama.com/register Hit enter and the one-page, time-slot menu will appear Please select your audition time and write it down below as a reminder Upload your audition form and fill it out in advance

AUDITION TIME REMINDER: ____________________________________________________ Audition-Time (Remember: Check in at least 15 minutes early, please.) 3.

Prepare for your group audition by knowing as much about the show as you can: its plot, characters, music, style, themes, quirks, moments, reviews, Greek mythology, etc.

4.

Upload, print out and fill out your audition form completely—both pages, please.

5.

Arrive at least 15 minutes early to your audition-time to check-in with an audition coordinator in the SLC-Lobby and turn in your audition form. (If you need to cancel your audition, please call us at (916) 480 480-2197. 2197 We appreciate your courtesy!) Make sure to wear comfortable clothes (preferably dark) and comfortable shoes in which to move.

6.

Please bring a résumé, if you have one. (No photograph will be necessary—we will take your picture when you check in.)

7.

Audition! Have fun! Be supportive of everyone! (Be nice.)

8.

If called back, please attend call-backs. List posted on Friday morning at 9:00am in the HC Box Office window and online at www.jesuithighschool.org/drama www jesuithighschool.org/drama/auditions jesuithighschool.org/drama/auditions. /auditions The call-backs will consist of some cold-readings, movement and some other fun stuff.

9.

The cast list will be posted on Saturday, 12/12, at 12 Noon in the Box Office window. You may also check out the cast list online at www.jesuithighschool.org/drama www.jesuithighschool.org/drama/auditions jesuithighschool.org/drama/auditions. /auditions. “Break a leg!”

How to Do Tech 1.

Attend the Info Meeting and then register online: (a.) (b.) (c.) (d.)

Go to Google Chrome (Internet Explorer will not work, unfortunately…) Type in www.jesuitdrama.com/register www.jesuitdrama.com/register Click the link to tech at the top of the page Please fill out the registration information; we’ll send you an email confirmation

2.

We will then send you a “Tech Release Form” and a “Technician Information Form” electronically to be filled out by you and a parent/guardian.

3.

Once notified by e-mail, attend the first day of tech, “Tech Orientation Day” (Saturday, 1/9 at 9:30am), and turn in your “Tech Release Form” and “Technician Information Form.”

4.

Show up on time to the beginning of tech work-sessions. Work hard. Ask questions. Be nice.

5.

Be attentive to safety!

6.

Check your e-mail for future tech calls.

7.

Weekend Work Crew calls will be based on the needs of the production. Thank you, in advance, for being available.

8.

Production Run Crew positions will be based on the number of hours you’ve worked, the quality of your work, your ability to work with other people, and your attitude. (Production Run Crew, like production performers, will receive non-weighted transcript credit.) Remember: “Tech Makes It Happen!” We look forward to working with you!

Beyond the Black Box Beyond the Black Box is the service/outreach part of Jesuit Drama that gives cast and crew members the chance to share their gifts and provide service and support to the larger community. Our many projects have included helping veterans return to college (Boots to Books); reading to and tutoring at-risk kids (Reading Partners); sharing music and performing for seniors (River’s Edge & Carlton Plaza); touring plays to hospitalized children (Sutter Children’s Center & UCD Cancer Center); raising money for peace initiatives (Capital Park Peace Garden); partnering with refugee organizations to raise awareness for local, state, and national refugee issues (Opening Doors & Jesuit Refugee Service/USA); and, thanks to the generosity of our patrons and audiences, donating over two thousand dollars’ worth of art supplies to the Sutter’s Children's Bereavement Art Group which has assisted thousands of children ages 4-18 through grief following the death of a loved one to illnesses, murder, suicide and accidents. This fall the cast and crew of Terror Stories headed to a meeting of the newly formed Drama Club at Leataata Floyd, armed with gift bags and a sense of fun. For an hour we discussed what theater is and does, what makes it scary and what makes it fun, and then proceeded with an array of warm-up exercises and activities. Our hope is to continue this partnership the spring semester by bringing their Drama Club to see a play at Jesuit and by supporting them through attending their own spring production. Last spring Leataata Floyd Elementary School in the Sacramento Unified School District performed its first play in 50 years. Citing studies that show participation in the arts can enhance academic performance, administrators committed to creating a drama club and integrating theater into the offerings at their school which serves a generally high need and academically underachieving population. The 1999 President's Committee on Arts and Humanities found that exposure to the arts increases cognitive development in children and that theater in particular has been shown to advance reading proficiency and to increase self-confidence, tolerance and empathy levels. School principal Eric Chapman noted,

"Theater gives these kids an experience where they are encouraged to imagine, hope and dream, a network of people who are supportive."

Schedule Overview 12/02/15

Wed

4:00pm

Info Meeting

12/09/15 12/10/15 12/11/15 12/12/15

Wed Thu Fri Sat

TBA TBA 4:00pm 12 Noon

Auditions 1 Auditions 2 Call Backs Cast List Posting & Staff Design/Safety Meeting

1/07/16

Thu

6:00pm

First Day of Rehearsal

Cast Rehearsals M/W—3:45pm-6:45pm Cast Rehearsals T/Th—6:00pm-9:30pm Cast Rehearsal Sat—10:00am-1:00pm Cast Rehearsal Sun—6:00pm-9:30pm Company Day 1/09/16 Sat

9:30am 10:00am 12-12:45pm

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Performers must be available for all these times.

First Day of Tech/Tech Orientation (forms due) Actor Call (forms due) Full Company Lunch (* - Jesuit Drama will host this for all cast and crew.)

Tech Work-Sessions (as needed and arranged in advance by email; not all technicians will be called all the time) Saturdays & Sundays—(I) 9:30am - 1:00pm | (II) 2:30pm - 6:00pm Tech Weekend (more specific times TBA) 2/27/16 Sat 10am-6pm Tech 1 2/28/16 Sun 10am-10pm Tech 2 2/29/16 Mon 4:00pm Dress 1 & Leap Year Company Celebration 3/01/16 Tue 4:00pm Dress 2 3/02/16 Wed 4:00pm Dress 3

Three Weeks of Performances 3/03/16 Thu 7:30pm Performance #1 3/04/16 Fri 7:30pm Performance #2 3/05/16 Sat 7:30pm Performance #3 3/10/16 3/11/16 3/12/16*

Thu Fri Sat* Sun

TBA 7:30pm 2:00pm* 7:30pm* 2:00pm

Pick-up Rehearsal Performance #4 Performance #5* Performance #6* Performance #7

3/13/16 3/16/16 3/17/16 3/18/16

Wed Thu Fri

7:30pm 7:30pm 7:30pm

Performance #8 Performance #9 Performance #10

(Gala & Opening Night)

(* The “Double Day”)

(Closing)

Jesuit Drama ■ 1966-2016 ■ FortyForty-Ninth Anniversary Season Season ■ The Little Theatre ■ 19661966-67 | J.B. ■ 19671967-68 | A Man for All Seasons | Dramatic Arts Festival ■ 19681968-69 | Tom Jones ■ 19691969-70 | Once in a Lifetime ■ 19701970-71 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream ■ 19711971-72 | The Fantastiks ■ 19721972-73 | The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail | Look at Me, Look at You ■ 19731973-74 | All My Sons | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying ■ 19741974-75 | The Odd Couple | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum ■ 19751975-76 | The Time of Your Life | The Fantastiks ■ 19761976-77 | Boy Meets Girl | The Sword of Rengarth ■ 19771977-78 | God’s Favorite ■ 1978197879 | Don’t Drink the Water | Damn Yankees ■ 19791979-80 Ten Little Indians | Where’s Charley ■ 19801980-81 | Something’s Afoot | Man of La Mancha ■ 198182 | Bleacher Bums ■ 19821982-83 | Twelve Angry Men | Once Upon a Mattress ■ 19831983-84 | The Man Who Came to Dinner | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum ■ 19841984-85 | Our Town | The Music Man ■ 19851985-86 | Inherit the Wind | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ■ 19861986-87 | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Fiddler on the Roof ■ 19871987-88 | The Elephant Man | Little Shop of Horrors ■ 19881988-89 | A Christmas Carol | Anything Goes ■ 19891989-90 | A Man for All Seasons | Grease ■ 19901990-91 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest | Into the Woods ■ 19911991-92 | Reckless | Ten November ■ 19921992-93 | Macbeth | My Fair Lady ■ 19931993-94 | Henry IV, Part I | Guys and Dolls ■ 19941994-95 | The Sting | Brigadoon ■ 19951995-96 | God’s Country | Once Upon a Mattress ■ 19961996-97 | The Dining Room | How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying ■ 19971997-98 | American Gothic | A History of Jesuit’s Musicals ■ 19981998-99 | Rehearsal for Murder | Camelot ■ 19991999-2000 | You Can’t Take It With You | All American ■ The Black Box Theater ■ 20002000-01 | The Visit | Little Shop of Horrors ■ 20012001-02 | An Evening of One Acts | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ■ 20022002-03 | Other Places. | You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown ■ 20032003-04 | A Few Good Men | Bat Boy ■ 20042004-05 | The Princess Bride | MOVE! ■ 20052005-06 | The Laramie Project | Aladdin, Jr. ■ 20062006-07 | Heaven Can Wait | Urinetown ■ 20072007-08 | Hamlet | Sweeney Todd ■ 20082008-09 | Achilles in America | FLOPS! | We’ll Be Fine ■ 20092009-10 | The Three Musketeers | The Frogs | Hansel and Gretel ■ 20102010-2011 | Tower Stories: A 9|11 Project | Cats | Scooby Doo & The Mystery of the Haunted Library ■ 20112011-2012 | Imago Dei: Journeys of Courage, Hope & Home | Hello, Dolly! ■ 20122012-2013 | Theophilus North | Move2. | Alone/Together ■ 201320132014 | Romeo & Juliet | Beauty & The Beast ■ 20142014-2015 | The Encyclopedia of Early Earth | Once on This Island ■ 20152015-2016 | Terror Stories: A Post-9|11 Project | Xanadu | Scooby Doo & The Mystery of the Haunted Museum