Starting Arts presents

Guadalupe is excited to have our Grizzlies on stage this winter, performing in Starting Art’s JUNGLE BOOK kids. This show has so many amazing roles for all students. Listed below are the key dates for this production along with the participation fee for each performer. The grade requirement for this production is your student must be currently in Kinder/1st/2nd grade. This is not a Union School District Sponsored program. This is not a Union School District Sponsored program.

Show Tickets

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES

  • Thursday, 2/8
    • JUNGLE CAST: 4:00PM Performers Arrival / 5:00PM SHOWTIME
    • VILLAGE CAST: 6:30PM Performer Arrival / 7:30PM SHOWTIME
  • Friday, 2/9
    • VILLAGE CAST: 4:00PM Performers Arrival / 5:00PM SHOWTIME
    • JUNGLE CAST: 6:30PM Performer Arrival / 7:30PM SHOWTIME
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

CASTING

After auditions the director will announce casting at the following rehearsal via email, please be patient. After you receive the email the complete cast list will be posted on this page during the duration of the show production.

JUNGLE CAST

Atandra D.
Auveen M.
Clara S.
Elena S.
Ella Y.
Eloise C.
Grayson W.
Jaanvi S.
Jasmine G.
Kaila P.
Kameron M.
Kash N.
Ludwig G.L.
Mari Y.
Maya C.
Naina N.
Neel C.
Nova N.
Penelope C.
Reagan H.
Rick C.
Ronan S.
Ryker F.
Saesha B.
Skyler C.
Sriniketh U.
Svara K.
Vanessa M.
Walter M.

VILLAGE CAST

Aarav M.
Adeline P-H
Aditya V.
Ainsley R.
Akash K.
Arianna K.
Arjun K.
Aubrey B.
Avni K.
Caleb N.
Chloe L.
Dhruv N.
Elena L.
Gianna Y.
Joanna C.
Joseph J.
Jui P.
Juliet C.
Karthik S.
Katelyn D.
Keertan K.
Keira C.
Lucyna S.
Maisie G.
Maya I.
Rami I.
Reese G.
Rhea M.
Yuna K.

REGISTRATION FOR JUNGLE BOOK IS FULL

SHOW INFO

  • Registration Open Date: 10/16/23
  • Casting Grades: Kinder / 1st / 2nd
  • Production Start Date: 11/7/23
  • Audition Date: 11/7/23
  • Rehearsal Dates & Times: 11/7-2/2 ~ Every Tuesday AND Thursday, 2:40-4:10pm (11/7-11/17 due to conference rehearsals will begin at 2:40PM, while all student will be released at 1:15PM.)
  • TECH WEEK: Mandatory Rehearsal Dates: (NEW TIMES)
    • Monday Feb 5th = 2:45pm-6:45pm
      • JUNGLE Cast: 2:45PM-4:45PM (pack a snack before school, bring water bottle)
      • VILLAGE Cast: 4:45PM-6:45PM (pack a dinner before drop-off, bring water bottle)
    • Tuesday Feb 6th = 2:45pm-6:45pm
      • VILLAGE Cast: 2:45PM-4:45PM (pack a snack before school, bring water bottle)
      • JUNGLE Cast: 4:45PM-6:45PM (pack a dinner before drop-off, bring water bottle)
    • Wednesday Feb 7th = 1:20 pm-5:30 pm
      • JUNGLE Cast: 1:20PM-3:20PM (pack a snack before school, bring water bottle)
      • VILLAGE Cast: 3:30PM-5:30PM (pack a dinner before drop-off, bring water bottle)
  • Performance Dates: February 8, 2024 & February 9, 2023 (see below for showtimes)

TECH WEEK SUPERVISION VOLUNTEERS

We need parent help in supervising the students during rehearsals. During Tech days, performers rotate practicing on stage by casts. Which means 30 kids are should be sitting and watching the other cast rehearse on stage. Please click on the button below to signup for a 2hr shift on one of the three tech dates. (will be available on 1/29)

SIGNUP for SUPERVISION VOLUNTEER

SHOW REGISTRATION

Meet the Show Director: Theresa Hoyer

email The Director

  • Registration for Jungle Book begins 10/16/23.
  • The show is ~ first registered, first casted. The earlier you register the stronger the chance your spot in the show is secured. Once you are registered, your performer is in the show. Auditions are used to cast specific roles.
  • There is a strong likelihood the show will have two casts, which students will have strong chance for featured role with lines.
  • Once the show hits 60 performers, subsequent students will be placed on wait list.
  • All performer fees are due at time of registration. NO EXCEPTIONS. If your student would like to receive financial assistance, please contact the principal directly and they will speak with show production team.
  • Only registered performers will be allowed to audition. NO WALK-INS ACCEPTED.
  • Performer Code of Conduct: All performers are expected to exercise the Guadalupe Code of Conduct, better know as ROARS while attending rehearsals and show productions times. All performers are expected to BE RESPECTFUL and treat all staff, volunteers and fellow performers with kindness and care. The Director will inform parents of any behavior issues that arise during rehearsals. If behavior issues continue, the Director reserves the right to remove a performer from the cast and performances, to ensure a positive and save space for all performers, staff, and volunteers.
  • If you performer is not happy with their part, or chooses to drop out of the show, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
  • Rehearsal Location: All show rehearsals will done in the Guadalupe Cafeteria. Students are expected to head directly after school to the cafeteria and parents can pick up students at the end of rehearsal by waiting in the lunch table area. Please do not go inside the cafeteria or stay to watch rehearsals.
  • Rehearsal Conflicts: If your performer has to be absent, leave early or arrive late on a rehearsal day. Please contact the director for approval.
  • Rehearsal Attendance: Performers are allowed two pre-approved absences during the rehearsal schedule. This does not include illness absences (see below.) If your performers absences have exceed two days, they run the risk of being removed from the cast by the director. This might seem extreme but consider the additional attention your performer will need to get caught up with staging and direction they missed. That time is taken away from the other performers.
  • Illness Absence: If your student has fallen ill on the date of a scheduled rehearsal. Please email the directory as soon as you can about the absence. The absence will be confirmed with the front office.
  • Mandatory Rehearsal Attendance: Performers are required to attend all mandatory rehearsals listed above. If your student misses one of the dates or leaves early. They will be removed from the show. Due to insurance requirements, performers have to be present to receive proper training on the new stage and all set items.
  • Kinder Early Dismissal: All Kinder’s are dismissed from school at 1:40 on rehearsal days. Students who are picked up by parents at the end of school, will need to do a regular pick up and then return to school by the 2:40PM rehearsal start time. Please be aware parking and traffic is heavy do to 1-5 grade pick up time.
  • Extended Care: If your student attends extended care after school. After completing your registration please contact EXTENDED CARE about your student participation’s in the Starting Arts Show. Kinder students will be escorted to the cafeteria by Extended Care staff before rehearsals begin. At the end of rehearsals, Kinder, First and Second graders be picked up by Extended Care staff at the end of rehearsals.
  • If you have questions about the production, please contact [email protected].