Cast Member's Corner

This page highlights items of current interest to cast members and parents. Please be sure to read everything on this page.

Peter Pan Yahoo Group

It is imperative that all parents subscribe to the yahoo listserv group that was created for this production. All electronic communication will occur through the Yahoo group; you must sign up for this listserv ASAP. You should have received an invitation to join the listserv; if you did not receive it then we do not have an accurate email. If you did not receive the invitation, or have trouble signing up for the listserv, please contact Wendy at producer@cheverlyyoungactors.org.

Volunteer Forms

CYAG is a nonprofit organization. To cut expenses, we require each family to provide at least 10 hours of volunteer service. If you have not done so already, please submit your volunteer form so that we know how to best schedule your 10 hours. If we do not receive your form, you will be charged an additional $75 tuition per family. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Cindy at volunteer@cheverlyyoungactors.org.

Rehearsals are at the Cheverly United Methodist Church as Follows

Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 pm
Saturday afternoons from 12:30-5:00pm
Actors will not be scheduled to attend every rehearsal; the schedule for who is needed at each rehearsal will be published approximately one month in advance, but always watch your email for changes.
The director may sometimes choose to end Saturday practices earlier than 5pm; please check the monthly schedule.
Rehearsals will not be held the week of April 1st - 7th due to Spring break.
Weather cancellations will usually follow PG County Public School, but there will sometimes be exceptions; please always check email to be sure to have correct information.

Rehearsal Rules

Actors must have script and music (in a 3 ring binder), and 2 pencils at every rehearsal.
Actors must have DANCE appropriate clothes and shoes on at every rehearsal whether its labled as just a staging, music, or dance rehearsal.
No gum, hats, or sunglasses at rehearsal.
Once we stage a scene you are expected to be off book for the scene and know the staging the next time we visit that material.
Eat before rehearsal. Do not bring food to the rehearsal.
Bring water, preferably in a water bottle labeled with the actor's name. Do not bring other beverages (no soda, juice, sports drinks, etc.)
Actors (especially younger ones) must be walked all the way to the rehearsal space and must be picked up from the rehearsal space.
Actors must be picked up promptly after rehearsal ends.
Actors must not wander the halls of the church.
Bring something QUIET to do during any downtime --- a book to read, homework, etc. No electronic games.
No texting, playing games or otherwise using phones and other electronic devices such as ipods during rehearsal.

Local stuff to do while your child is at rehearsal.

Important Dates for Tech Week

Sun May 13th - load-in/setup*
and flying rehearsal for all actors who will fly and flying assistants
Mon May 14th - tech rehearsal (actors required)
and flying rehearsal for all actors who will fly and flying assistants
Tues May 15th - dress rehearsal (cast 1)
Wed May 16th – dress rehearsal (cast 2)
Sun May 20th - strike* (Theater term for taking down the set.)

Show Dates

Thurs May 17th - 10:30 am (field trip) & 7:30 pm
Fri May 18th - 10:30 am (field trip) & 7:30 pm
Sat May 19th - 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Sun May 20th - 2 pm & 6:30 pm

Important Notes about Tech Week and Show Dates

There are “field trip shows” on the mornings of Thursday, May 17th and Fri. May 18th. Your child will be required to miss school on one or both of these days in order to perform. Normally, absences are excused because schools benefit from bringing students to see the show. We will write a letter for you to give to your teacher/principal asking for an excused absence.
Parents please note times for set load-in and strike. We’ll need your help at these times since only those 16 and older are allowed to help due to Publick Playhouse guidelines.
We will need help from parents during all shows, including the weekday monrning shows.
Any conflicts for tech week or show dates/times must be sent to producers ASAP.