willy wonka jr.!
Presented by the Heathcote School PTA and KJK Productions
Willy Wonka Jr. is coming to Heathcote for Grades 1-5!
We will be conducting in-person auditions this year. Prepare your songs, learn your lines, and get ready to perform! *Everyone who auditions will receive a part!*
Register for your child to participate in the Play: November 19 - December 3, 2023
- In Person Audition: December 12th, 2023 3:15-5:30pm
- *If your child would like to participate, but cannot be at the audition please let us know.*
- Casting decisions: December 15, 2023
- Script distribution: before winter break by December 20, 2023
- Rehearsals: January 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, February 1 & 2
- Performances: Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11am & 2pm
KJK Productions, Inc. will cast and direct the show. KJK has a long-standing history in the Scarsdale school district as the director of many elementary school play productions, including our last one in 2023.
All roles in the performance are divided among as many children as possible to provide numerous featured and solo parts. That means we will enjoy watching numerous Charlies, Willy Wonkas, Verucas, Violets, etc.
Rehearsals:
- January 22-26 & January 29 - February 2nd
- 3:15pm-5:30pm at Heathcote School
- Children’s Choir/Ensemble **abbreviated rehearsal schedule. Tentative schedule is:
--Week 1: 3:15-4:15
--Week 2: 3:15-5:30 (with one day off)
Changes in Registration and Refunds
Please let us know before December 12, 2023 if your child needs to withdraw from the program. There will be NO refunds after casting is completed by KJK.
Fees/Payment Information
The cost for the program is $200 per cast member grades 3-5 and $175 for children’s chorus grades 1-2. You must be a fully paid member of the Heathcote PTA to participate.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available if the cost of the program would represent an economic hardship. Email the PTA president, at heathcotepta@gmail.com or Ms. Turetzky at jturetzky@scarsdaleschools.org.
Children’s Casting
The casting is done in an informal, group relaxed environment where the children will sing and dance all together. Children should audition for the part they are interested in or know about already. The children may not be assigned the role they audition for. Roles assigned could be the opposite gender of the child auditioning. We will provide the song choices and scripts to you shortly after registration.
*Children’s choir grades 1&2 do not need to be present at casting!
Role assignments are determined solely by KJK staff. The PTA plays NO PART in assigning roles. KJK and staff will not accept emails or phone calls from parents regarding auditions or casting.
Attendance
Attendance for every rehearsal and performance is required. However, if your child has a minor scheduling conflict, please contact the school play chairs before registering and we may be able to accommodate it.
In order to properly prepare all of the children in a limited amount of time, our director has the discretion to change any assigned roles for children who miss rehearsals, are not prepared, or have not memorized their lines. Please do not leave early or have your child absent for these two weeks of rehearsals due to the amount of practices that needs to take place in a short amount of time to make our play a success.
Illness
If your child has called in sick to school or has left school early for any illness, they should not attend the theater program that day. Please let us know and we will coordinate to make sure your child can catch up when they return. COVID guidelines apply to rehearsals and production. If your child misses 2 days of rehearsals their part will be reassigned.
If your child is unable to attend rehearsal due to illness, please send an email to the school play chairs so we know your child will be absent that day.
Parent Volunteering
The success of our theater program depends upon you, the parents! If you register your child in the theater program, we ask that one parent be available to volunteer; to assist at the rehearsals and/or at the performances. You will be able to sign-up to volunteer online after casting.
Rehearsals
Each child will receive a script, and there will be labels on the script to identify your child’s part/s and all of the scenes that your child participates in.
- Please carefully review your child’s role and scenes listed on the front of the script.
- Please do not rely on your child to interpret which role they may have.
- Students should take the time to review the scripts and work on memorizing their lines before the program begins.
Things your child should bring to every rehearsal:
- SCRIPT: Required daily, so please make sure they are taken care of (it would be a good idea to provide a folder for their safe-keeping).
- SNACK/WATER: Nut free snacks ONLY!
- HOMEWORK/BOOK TO READ: Please make sure your child has a book, homework, or another activity in his/her backpack for down time. Students will not be permitted to use cell phones, iPads/tablets, iWatches, or computers at rehearsals.
Rehearsal Dismissal: Daily rehearsal dismissal will begin around 5:30pm at the Auditorium door.
Costume Requirements
Costumes will be supplied by KJK Productions. Students will be required to wear a t-shirt, shorts, and/or a sleeved leotard under all costumes.
Discipline Policy
The Heathcote PTA offers this theater program for your child’s enrichment and enjoyment. If your child’s behavior is disruptive to the program, the Heathcote Play Chairs, KJK employees, and parent volunteers will adhere to the following protocol:
- After the first incident, the child will receive a warning and a note will be sent home. A copy will also be sent to the PTA chair.
- After the second incident, the child will be removed from that day’s class and the parent will be notified in person or by telephone.
- After the third incident, the child will be required to withdraw from the play. Fees are not refunded after casting.
KJK puts on shows at many schools throughout our area, so they request that parents not call or send emails directly to KJK Productions. We – the chairs – are happy to answer any questions you may have!
Thank you!
Sam April, Ingrid Birkhofer Papale, Cristy Eguiluz, Jessica Kaplitt
tickets to attend the play will be available to purchase in 2024!
