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Roustabout Theater’s Apprentice Program
Resident Theater Company of the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
Phone: 707-236-2433
Website:
Mailing Address: Roustabout Theater, P.O. Box 7624, Santa Rosa, CA95407
Fall Show 2016:
Crazy for You
A “new” Gershwin musical comedy, put together by Mike Ockrent and Susan Stroman (who sits on our Advisory Board). This very funny show has lots of gorgeous Gershwin music and lots of dance and wonderful characters. With songs like “I Got Rhythm”, “Embraceable You”, “Someone to Watch Over Me”, and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” this is a score that is emotional and lyrical and wonderful to sing. Join us for this exquisite American Songbook musical!
Who can register?
Any actor, singer or dancer 11 - 20 years old may register for Roustabout’s Apprentice Program.
MASTER CLASSand SYMPHONY performance
On September 13, Roustabout hosts Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist ANDREW LIPPA for a Master Class. Roustabout’s Fall 2016 Apprentice students will be able to audition to sing for Andrew. All students are asked to attend and learn from this Master Broadway composer.
Roustabout will also be performing with the Santa Rosa Symphony at the Green Music Center in October singing songs from “Frozen” and dancing to several numbers.
Schedule
Auditions
NEW to Roustabout?Please come to the preliminary auditions on August 24th from 5 – 7:30. Please email us at to sign up for an audition time. Please bring any musical theater song (2 minutes or less) and Karaoke tracks (preferred) or sheet music in the correct key to sing with.
Returning Students:If you have been cast in a role at Roustabout with a solo singing role, please come to the audition on August 27 beginning at 10am. Email us at for details.
(PLEASE NOTE: If you have been in a show but not had a solo yet – e.g. if you were in the Ensemble in a summer show – please come to the preliminary Auditions on August 24th first (see above for details).)
For complete information and access to Audition materials, email us at to register for auditions.
ALL STUDENTS: Deposit due: August 27th
A $200 non-refundable deposit is due at Auditions on August 27th. Everyone who is called back for Auditionson the 27thwill be cast in the show.
Deposit and/or full payment can be made by cash, check (made out to Roustabout Theater) or credit card payments. Paymentsmade with a credit card via Paypal (go to our webpage for the link) include an additional 3% Paypal fee.
Please bring your completed and signed “Actor Agreement Sheet” (page 5 of this packet) with your deposit.
Rehearsals run August 27– December 15
Wednesdays 4 – 7:30pm and Saturdays10 – 5pm.
Performances are December 16, 17, 18
in the Carston Cabaret at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.
Scheduling issue?Email us at . We can very often work around one or two conflicts.
We will not have rehearsal on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
All rehearsals take place at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.
Cost
The cost for the entire 16-week Session, including Dance classes, music, costumes and materials is $625.
A $200 non-refundable deposit is dueat Auditions, August 27, to secure a spot.
The remainder of $425 is due on the first day of rehearsal, August 31.
Payments plans are available: please inquire at .
Refunds
If the actor decides not to participate, refunds of the remainder must be requested in writing (snail mail or email) on or before September 1st. No refunds can be given after this date.
Shoes
Actors will need to supply their own shoes:
Women will need black character shoes (1 or 1 ½ inch heel) and some may need tap shoes (tan with 1 ½ inch heel).
Men wear black leather-soled shoes and tap shoes (black; not split-soled)
Roustabout has some shoes we can loan out as well.
These stores carry character shoes:
Online: or
Dress Code for Dance Class
Ladies: form-fitted black tights or leggings, and a solid color leotard of your choice. Sleeve length and style is not restricted, however bright neon colors or crazy patterns are not permitted.
Gents: black colored jazz pant or slim cut sweat pant. Solid colored short sleeved t shirt of your choice. No baggy clothing, crazy patterns, colors or text on the shirts or pants.
All: Hair must be out of face. If you have long enough hair it must be in a bun. No Jeans. No additional clothing, sweaters, scarves, leg warmers etc. (however, leg warmers and slim fit sweaters will be permitted during the warm up ONLY on cold days).
Makeup Kits
Roustabout provides wigs and wig caps, hairspray, gel, curling irons and bobby pins. Actors will need to bring their own “Personal Makeup Kit” (plastic baggie will do) with the following items: lipstick, eyeliner and eye shadow (we will let you know what colors you will need); blush; and make-up remover wipes. If you have your own hair brush or comb and curling iron, please bring it.
Actor Attitude/Work ethic
We want everyone to love this experience, and we anticipate that all actors will arrive on time and be prepared for rehearsal.Roustabout’s staff will work to make the process fulfilling and the goals meaningful and fun.
Actors agree to achieve the goals outlined by staff for music and script memorization, proficiency in dance work, blocking memorization, etc. by the dates set. Actors also agree to be attentive and helpful during all rehearsals and dedicated to making this the best show possible.
Roustabout reserves the right to dismiss any student who consistently arrives late, is consistently unprepared or intentionally disrupts rehearsal. No refund is given if the actor is dismissed from the cast for these reasons.
Cleanup and Set Breakdown
At the end of each rehearsal, all actors will be given time to help return the room to its original condition.
After the last show, all actors help with final strike which typically lasts until about 4 hours after curtain drops. The strike is extremely well organized: we will not waste anyone’s time! The cast will be dismissed only when the entire breakdown is complete.
We’re looking forward to working with you!
Actor Agreement Sheet
All actors: please complete this
and return with your deposit
Questions?
Actor’s name (please print): ______
Actor Email:______
Parent email: ______
Student Phone: ______
Parent phone: ______
Address:______
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We heard about Roustabout from:______
Actors: One theater skill I’d like to get better at:______
We have read the information sheet and agree to it:
Signed (actor):______Date:______
Signed (parent): ______Date:______