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Show & Rehearsal Questions


When are rehearsals and shows?
  • Rehearsals will begin after winter break, see schedule below:
  • Rehearsal times/dates: 1:50 - 4:30PM January 5, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27, 29, then starting February, every Tue, Wed, & Thurs (Feb 3- March 13) 

    Parent Set Day (parents only, mandatory): March 14, begin 10AM - end when finished

    Tech Week (full cast, all days mandatory): March 15, 10:00AM - 5:00PM, March 16-18, 4:00-8:30pm 

    Performance Week (full cast, all days mandatory): March 19, 20, 21- 4:30PM call time, 7:00pm Show.  March 22, 11:30am call time, 2:00pm Show.

What if we have sports, or other activities on rehearsal days?

  • Musical cast members may participate in other after school activities.  A calendar will be provided in the contract, please list all conflicts, early outs, late arrivals on the calendar, and the director will accommodate those absences.  The dates that are mandatory for ALL cast are 3/15-3/22.

  • Audition Questions

    Are there fees to audition? When can I register?

    • No, the audition is free.

    • Audition registration will open on 12/8 at 7:00PM, please check our "registration" tab

    • If cast in the show, registration will be $400 per child

    • See audition process and more info here


    How many kids audition?  How many kids get cast in the show?

    • It has varied from year to year ranging from 100-120 kids auditioning for a production. 
    • The number of children cast is contingent on the show itself and the roles needed to be filled.  Historically, show casts range from 60-70 children.


    Do I need to be there for the audition?

    • YES! A parent/adult guardian must check in their student(s) for their audition. 
    • There will be no child care available at that time. 
    • Check-in time is 15 minutes before their time slot.  Check-in area will be at Leal Park located directly to the left when you enter through the front office gate.
    • Parents may not leave for the duration of the audition, please stay with your child and leave when they are done.

    What happens if my child is in daycare?

    • We do not have child supervisors on staff to direct children to/from daycare. 
    • Parents/Guardians will be required to check-in their students for their audition.


    Can parents watch the auditions?

    • No, parents are required to wait outside for their child(ren).

    What should my child(ren) bring to their audition?

    • Please bring the executed contract.  No Contract = No Audition 
    • Fill out the Audition form (photo is optional)
    • Auditions will consist of singing (choose from a list provided by the director) and a dance (choreography is provided)
    • See Character breakdown here


    When will call backs and cast list be issued?

    • Call back emails will be sent to student's parent's emails.
    • Only those called will be required to attend callbacks
    • If your child is not called back, it does not mean your child was not cast. Please look out for final cast list.
    • Cast list will be issued by the director during Winter break. 


    General Questions 


    Check back here for Q&A on cast announcements, rehearsals, etc.




     

    If you have any questions or  please email us at LeapforLeal@gmail.com



    Leal Elementary Arts Program

    Address: 12920 Droxford St, Cerritos, CA 90703

    Tel: 562-229-7880

    Email: leapforleal@gmail.com


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