PERFORMANCE DATES: Feb 3-5

The following is a list of needed footwear for our production. 
Mersisters: Tan Character Shoes. Heel size can we whatever you are comfortable with-not more than 2inches, also the strap style of your choice. 
Gulls: Black tap shoes, any style 
Prince Eric: Tall black boots
Grimsby: Dress shoes, any color
Flounder: yellow sneakers ("chuck taylor" style preferred)
Scuttle: White sneakers ("chuck taylor" style preferred) and black tap shoes
Ursula: Black Character Shoes. Heel size can we whatever you are comfortable with-not more than 2inches, also the strap style of your choice.
ALL OTHER Characters: black shoes (all black sneakers or black jazz shoes)
Thanks! 
-LM Production Team

Please review the following expectations with your student. 
ABSENCES

• If a student will be absent for any reason, please send a quick email, so we know where they are.  Elton Knupp: elton.knupp@wpsk12.org.
• Students are permitted one unexcused absence.  More than one unexcused absence will result in removal from the show. 
• Excused absences include illness, quarantine and family emergencies.
• Doctor/Dentist appointments: This is the #1 biggest source of interruption for drama club.  When a student  misses rehearsal it affects the entire team.  While these are "excused" absences, we respectfully ask that you do your best to schedule these appointments at other times.

ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS

• Students in drama club must hold a passing grade in all of their classes.  
• Actors may be removed from the production by GMS administration if grades fall below passing. 

BREAKS

• Every day we will have a break around 3:00 for a snack.  Feel free to send your child with some nut free food for this time.  
• Please do not bring in fast food, Dunkin, etc. for your child during the break. 
• It is extremely important that all GMS drama students remain within the GMS building for the duration of the entire rehearsal. Trips to McDonalds, etc. will not be permitted.  

DRAMA CLUB FEES

• The fee for drama club for this year will be $35/cast, $20/crew. This is due by November 2nd. Checks should be made out to Wakefield Public Schools.  
• A production of this size requires a substantial amount of funds.  This money goes towards paying for our staff, designers, performance rights, costumes, sets, props, backdrops, and so on.
• There is scholarship money available for those with financial need. Please contact me if the fee will be an issue for your family. 

VOLUNTEERING

• As we move throughout the rehearsal process we will be welcoming parent/guardian volunteers!  If you are interested in assisting with the production in any way please send Mrs. Knupp a quick email. Some areas we will be looking for help will be….
  • Set building
  • Set painting
  • Props
  • Costume
  • Makeup
  • Photography
  • Hair
  • Program
  • Back Stage 
  • Concessions
  • Cast Party
  • T-shirts
  • Ticket Sales

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Again, we are excited to be working with you and look forward to a great production! 
Thank you, 

Elton Knupp, Director   elton.knupp@wpsk12.org
Kienan Reilly, Music Director
​Caitlin Brighenti, Choreographer
Samara Schwartz, Choreographer
Patrick Sullivan, Tech Manager
Justine Thomas, Technical Director