- @ 3:40 pm - 5:30 pm
Dear Families,
Please read carefully. Below are important details regarding auditions, casting, callbacks, rehearsal expectations, and key dates for our upcoming production of Alice in Wonderland.
Auditions
Auditions for cast members will take place from 3:40–5:30 PM in Room 131A (Music Classroom) on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 12
Thursday, November 13
Friday, November 14
Students only need to attend one day of auditions. Recognizing that many students have after-school commitments, we’ve added multiple audition dates to provide students and families with more flexibility. Students simply need to show up to auditions prepared no need to let directors know which audition date your student will attend.
Production crew members (stage managers, stage crew, decoration team, costume makers, tech team, photographer/videographer, hair & makeup artists) do not need to audition. Instead, they should complete the Musical Interest Form available on E. Castro’s Clever page, if they haven’t already.
Casting Announcements
- Not all roles will be double-cast.
- Casting decisions will be made based on audition performance and rubric scores.
- Roles are considered final unless a student drops out or becomes injured.
- Casting results will be posted on E. Castro’s Clever page on Friday, November 21 by 4:00 PM.
We encourage students to view casting results privately. If your student needs support processing this information, please reach out to our student growth team:
- Adriana Rossel – Middle School Social Worker
- Brenda Alvarado– School Counselor
- Josue Sorto-Ramos- Behavior Technician
- Kevin Castro- Restorative Justice Coordinator
- Ellie Young- Mary Center School Therapist
Musical Contract
All students, cast and crew, must complete the Musical Contract to confirm their participation.
To accept a role, both the student and guardian must sign the contract, which outlines expectations for rehearsal attendance and commitment. If a student cannot meet these expectations, their role may be reassigned to an understudy.
Two ways to submit the contract:
- Sign the online contract and email it to the three directors.
- Request a paper copy by emailing Ms. Alfaro, who will provide one to your student.
The contract will be posted on the Clever page alongside casting results on Friday, November 21. All signed contracts are due by Tuesday, November 25 at 6:00 PM.
Scripts
Bilingual scripts will be distributed to cast members during the first week of rehearsal (Dec. 1–5).
Rehearsal Schedule
General Information
- Dates: Monday, December 1 – Thursday, March 26
- Days: Monday through Friday
- Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
- Location: Cafeteria (Stage Area)
A detailed schedule outlining which students are required for rehearsal each day, starting in January, will be shared in early December.
All cast and crew members are expected to attend rehearsals on their assigned days. To support full integration, the production crew will participate alongside the cast during the first three weeks to learn key musical numbers and begin their behind-the-scenes work.
Weekly Rehearsal Breakdown
- Week 1 (Dec 1–5): All cast and production crew
- Week 2 (Dec 8–12): All cast and production crew
- Week 3 (Dec 15–18): All cast and production crew
- Weeks 4–13 (Jan 5–Mar 11): Required participants – TBD
- Week 14 (Mar 16–20): Tech Week – All cast and production crew
- Week 15 (Mar 23–26): Tech Week – All cast and production crew
No Rehearsals on the Following Dates
December 2025
- Tuesday, Dec 9 – OA Faculty Meeting
- Friday, Dec 19 – Day before Winter Break
January 2026
- Tuesday, Jan 13 – OA Faculty Meeting
- Monday, Jan 19 – No School
- Monday, Jan 26 – No School
February 2026
- Tuesday, Feb 3 – OA Faculty Meeting
- Friday, Feb 13 – No School
- Monday, Feb 16 – No School
March 2026
- Tuesday, Mar 3 – OA Faculty Meeting
- Thursday, Mar 12 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Friday, Mar 13 – No School
Snacks & Logistics
- Each student will receive one snack at the start of rehearsal. Feel free to send additional snacks if needed.
- Students enrolled in OCA must check in with their counselor before attending rehearsal.
Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to a fantastic production!
Best,
Ms. Alfaro, Sr. Castro y Dr. Cruz
