OYES’ after school theater program operates similarly to an after-school music, dance, or sports program; an educational weekly class rehearsal culminating in a weekend of showcase performances. Rehearsals include drama exercises and games to build performance skills, and rehearsal time to learn music, staging, and choreography for the show. Student actors often gain valuable communication and organizational skills while developing confidence and creative structure through the theatrical process!

Registration is Full

To participate in ANNIE JR as a featured dance ensemble member, please visit our MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE class page at this link.

SPRING 2024 PRODUCTIONS

• ANNIE | Grades K-7

• SHAKESPEARE’S THE TEMPEST | Grades 8-12+ | Young Actors Ensemble (YAE) - Registration information at THIS LINK

DRAMA LEARNING GOALS

Voice: Pitch, volume, mouth shapes and basic pronunciation
Memorization: Lyrics, blocking/staging, simple dance choreography
Stage presence: Facing the audience, The Actor’s Toolkit (body, voice, imagination), Emotions, Stage Directions
Themes: Play/Improvisation/Creation vs Rehearsal, Repetition of learned material

ANNIE JR

Synopsis
Description of Roles / Characters | Some roles will be double cast (shared). Actors performing in a shared role will perform 2 performances in the shared role, and 2 performances in a featured ensemble role. All participants registered for the program are eligible to be cast in a shared role. Please see the Description of Roles/Characters for details.

Please note: NO HOLIDAY/SPRING BREAKS (Break schedules vary by school/district. Rehearsal schedule will not have any breaks. Please note your conflicts at registration.)

Monkeys Cast (Grade K-1)

Children in the Monkeys Cast will merge with the Lions and Tigers Casts for performances. Children in Monkeys will be cast as orphans and will rehearse a scene with speaking lines and 2 musical numbers for performances.

Monkeys Group A (Grade K-1)

Auditions: Self-Tape (instructions provided).
Class Rehearsals starting March 18th
Mondays
2:30-3:30pm
Saturdays (with Tigers Cast)
04/20, 04/27
11:00am-1pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsals and Performances with Tigers Cast (see Tigers cast schedule)

Monkeys Group B (Grade K-1)

Auditions: Self-Tape (instructions provided)
Class Rehearsals starting March 18th
Mondays
3:30-4:30
Saturdays (with Lions Cast)
04/20, 04/27
9am-11am
Tech/Dress Rehearsals and Performances with Lions Cast (see Lions cast schedule)

Lions Cast (Grade 2-6)

CAST IS FULL. wait list for new students will open wed, feb 7 at 8:00am.

Auditions: Tuesday, Feb 27
Tuesdays (Starting March 12)
3:30pm-6:00ppm
Saturdays
03/30, 04/13, 04/20, 04/27
9:00am-11:00am
Tech/Dress Rehearsals (NO ABSENCES ALLOWED)
May 6-9 (Mon-Thu) • 3-4 hours each day • Times TBA
Performances
May 10-12 • Fri & Sat 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm (Tickets $12/$14)

Tigers Cast (Grade 2-6)

CAST IS FULL. wait list for new students will open wed, feb 7 at 8:00am.

Auditions: Thursday, Feb 29
Thursdays (Starting March 14)
3:30pm-6:00pm
Saturdays
03/30, 04/13, 04/20, 04/27
11:00am-1:00pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsals (NO ABSENCES ALLOWED)
May 13-16 (Mon-Thu) • 3-4 hours each day • Times TBA
Performances
May 17-19 • Fri & Sat 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm (Tickets $12/$14)

Bears Cast (Grade 4-7)

CAST IS FULL. wait list for new students will open wed, feb 7 at 8:00am.

Auditions: Wednesday, Feb 28
Wednesdays (Starting March 13)
3:30pm-6:00pm
Saturdays
03/30, 04/13, 04/20, 04/27
1:30pm-3:30pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsals (NO ABSENCES ALLOWED)
Apr 29-May 2 (Mon-Thu) • 3-4 hours each day • Times TBA
Performances
May 3-5 • 3-4 hours each day • Times TBA (Tickets $12/$14)

ABOUT AUDITIONS

Auditions help our directors assign roles for the show. All participants to registered for the program receive a role in the production. Audition songs will be provided on our website. Remember, we are rooting for you!

About Casting

Our goal is to provide participants the tools they need to participate in an ensemble, and have a fantastic time learning and growing in this group process. We aim to provide as much stage time as possible to every participant, and encourage our cast members to be part of an ensemble group no matter what role they are cast to play. We’re here to enjoy the experience! The casting process takes into consideration various factors including presentations at audition, experience, training, passion, growth, commitment to rehearsals and practice, roles previously played, and last but definitely not least, the chemistry of the cast over all. Please encourage your child to embrace their casting, and remember, there are no small parts!

PLEASE NOTE

All OYES rehearsals/classes for all ages are closed, “drop-off” classes. There will be no parent/friend observation or participation in any class at any time. Classes provide final showcases or fully-staged public performances for this purpose)

Participation Policies

We know it is a big commitment of your time, trust and resources to register your student for an OYES program. Please review the information below before registering!

Cancellations — Since resources are committed to staffing, licensing/royalties, and materials well before a program takes place, all OYES tuition, deposits, and installment payments are, generally speaking, non-refundable. To avoid disappointment later, please fully review the following policy details:

ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all rehearsals (including Saturdays).

Absences & SCHEDULE Conflicts

Each cast member is permitted a maximum of 2 planned absences (conflicts) for the Spring Session.
All participants will complete a "conflict form" prior to their audition. The conflict form with all planned absences is required before the first rehearsal. CONFLICTS DUE BY AUDITIONS. Additional conflicts may only be added with permission from the Director.
Conflicts provided at Auditions are considered “excused”. Unplanned absences are not excused.
Emergency or Sick-Days are excused.
Absences are NOT PERMITTED during “Tech Week” (the week of rehearsals leading up to performances)

Unavailability for rehearsals can seriously affect rehearsal planning! We can not add conflicts later. All conflicts are due before the first rehearsal. The rehearsal schedule will be set and all actors will be expected to attend as planned. If the actor misses a rehearsal that is planned around their scheduled availability, it is the actors responsibility to "catch up". Private rehearsal time with the directors is $45/hr.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

OYES is a nonprofit organization supported by a team of volunteer participation. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A VOLUNTEER REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PRODUCTION. Parents or Guardians sign up for one or more Volunteer roles -- from Leadership Opportunities, to easy one-time-only spots. Volunteers will be needed for set-building, painting, poster distribution, costume fittings, props and sewing, box-office, concessions, and more!

TUITION

Tuition fees are due at the time of registration. Payment plans are available.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

You may cancel your program participation any time before the program begins, however, your cancellation must be received in writing within 48 hours of registration to receive a cash refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. After the 48-hour grace period, you may receive a refund (minus the $25 fee) in the form of an account credit to be used toward future OYES programming.

If there are not enough students enrolled in a class, OYES reserves the right to cancel the class and provide a full cash refund.
There are no refunds or credits for missed classes. No refunds should a class be cancelled due to circumstances beyond OYES’ control (natural disaster, pandemic, etc.).

COVID / national emergency-RELATED PROGRAM CHANGES

If a county, statewide, or national emergency make it impossible for OYES to continue in-person instruction or showcases, OYES will make every effort to move all programs and/or showcases will move to an online/virtual format IF FEASIBLE. WE RESPECTFULLY ASK THAT YOU DO NOT REGISTER FOR AN OYES PROGRAM IF YOU/YOUR STUDENT ARE UNWILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ONLINE FORMAT SHOULD THE NEED ARISE. There will be NO refunds.

Tuition • Musical

2 payments of 242.50 (First payment is due at registration). Use discount code PAY2 to split the fee into 2 installments. You will receive an invoice for the second payment , which will be due by April 2nd.

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1 payment of $485 (due at registration)

Costume Fee $35 (due by auditions). The costume fee includes costume attire, accessories, masks, props, wigs, stage make-up/paint, make-up supplies. Does not include shoes or undergarments.

DISCOUNTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

OYES is working hard towards our goal of providing expanded access to our programs through the scholarship process. As we continually work to fully replenish our scholarship funding through grants and fundraising resources, we ask that you consider our payment plan options prior to applying for a scholarship to help with tuition fee costs. We welcome scholarship applications for those in need!

Scholarships: To begin your scholarship application please email luzrivas@oyespresents.org. DEADLINE: FEB 18

Sibling Discount: 10% – When two or more siblings are registered for the same program, or for programs taking place in the same session. Applicable to all registered siblings in the same program/session. Message luzrivas@oyespresents.org.

Education Enrichment Partner Discounts: OYES offers 15% discount to students enrolled at our partnering schools, to which we provide regular programming. Discounts are currently available for students enrolled at Valley Oak Charter.