SPELLBOUND 2009 FACTSHEET
Spellbound, the youth section of Frome Amateur Operatic Society www.faos.co.uk
SHOW: Calamity Jane AGE GROUP: 9-16 years (Y4-Y11) CAST NUMBERS REQUIRED: Approx 45
EASTER WORKSHOP FEE: £30 per child SUMMER WORKSHOP and SHOW FEE: One child £70 Two or more children £60 each - Summer Fees can be paid in instalments if that is helpful.
SHOW VENUE: Memorial Theatre REHEARSAL VENUE: The Assembly Rooms, Frome (behind the Theatre)
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ü EASTER WORKSHOP: 7th - 8th April 2009 TIME: 9.30am – 4.30pm
2 full days of workshop to introduce the show and also prepare those wanting to take part in the auditions.
All 9-16yrs (Y4-Y11) welcome, including those who just want to attend these workshops and not take part in the summer show.
There is a £30 charge for the workshop to cover costs.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink. If you are allowed to leave the rehearsal rooms at lunch time you must bring a letter from a parent/carer
ü SUMMER SHOW AUDITIONS: 17th April 2009 TIME: to be arranged.
ü SUMMER SHOW REHEARSALS For those successful at audition and cast in the summer show
All cast: Each Weds evening from 3rd June TIME: 7.30-9.30pm
ü SUMMER WORKSHOP WEEK: Mon 27th – Fri 31st July2009 incl. TIME: 9.30am – 4.30pm
ü SHOW WEEK REHEARSALS 3rd, 4th and 5th August 2009 TIME: to be arranged.
ü PERFORMANCES: Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th August 2009 TIME: from 5.30pm
Please note Anyone unable to attend the summer workshop week (27th – 31st July) and the rehearsals and performances in the final week (3rd – 8th Aug) will not be able to take part in the show. We also advise you to keep the weekend between workshop week and show week free (1st and 2nd August). Occasionally school commitments may clash with Weds evening rehearsals during the summer term. However, the production team must know in advance if you are unable to attend a rehearsal.
______CALAMITY JANE - In the wild-west outpost of Deadwood City, 1876, we find the sharpshooting tomboy, Calamity Jane surrounded by cowboys, townsfolk, and the famous Wild Bill Hickok. After a mix-up with the performers at Deadwood's saloon-theatre, Calamity Jane goes to Chicago to bring back to Deadwood the glamorous actress, Adelaide Adams, but by mistake returns with her maid, Katie Brown. Back in Deadwood, Katie's inability to perform is overcome and she wins the heart of the young Lieutenant Danny Gilmartin. Katie gradually helps Calamity Jane shed her tomboy persona and at the Army Ball, Calamity and Wild Bill Hickok realize that they love one another.
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*AGE GROUP: 9-16 years (School years 4-11) Upper Age: In line with FAOS direction, it is important to emphasise that wherever possible, the Production Team will aim to cast named parts from the 9-16 years age group. However we will be delighted if past ‘Spellbounders’ still want to audition for lesser roles or assist the production team.
Lower Age: It is important that Parents and Carers consider the ‘staying power’ of 9-11 year olds. Although a great experience with frequent breaks and lots of fun, the hours of the workshop week and particularly show week (perhaps 5.30-11pm), can be very long for younger ones.
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UPDATES TO THIS INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE FAOS WEBSITE. PLEASE CHECK IT REGULARLY. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS, PLEASE ADVISE KAREN TO ARRANGE POSTED UPDATES
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PRODUCTION TEAM
DIRECTOR: Rosie Nicholson CHOREOGRAPHER: Emma Hill MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Kerry Bishop
SPELLBOUND MANAGER: Karen Bishop SPELLBOUND BUSINESS MANAGER: Pauline Harris
ANY QUERIES? Contact Karen Tel.07709 496 187 email:
Or Pauline Tel. 01373464410 email: