Read the “About Us” section on the Home  website www.dougskidsonstage.com  Or ask us your questions in the “Contact Us ” section – be sure to leave us your email so we can reply.

1. Print out the Registration Form and follow directions.

2. Register at the Kids On Stage Theater at the Orchards Mall - Saturdays 9:30-4, January 7 through Feb 11, 2012

Sign up on or before January 28,2012 to receive a discounted rate.

Does my child have to give up all other interests in order to be a part of your program?

What is the time commitment?

The following sums up the rehearsal schedule (subject to change), including the MANDATORY Tech & Dress Rehearsals which must be committed to in full:

Date	What	Time	Instructions	Where
Saturday, Feb 4	Learn Music and "How-to's" of auditioning	9:00 - 12:00	Parents please attend orientations meeting and sign the volunteer forms - kids bring a water bottle	The Orchards Mall, 1800 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Use entrance door #3 or #4 - we are next to GNC & across from Payless Shoes and Slackers
	Parent Orientation Meeting	11:00 am
Thursday, Feb 9	Learn Music	4:30 - 6:00
Friday, Feb 10	Learn Music	4:30 - 6:00
Saturday, Feb 11	Auditions	9:00 - 2:00	Come prepared to audition. Bring a lunch
Thursdays, Feb 16, 23, March 1	Blocking & Choreography	4:30 - 6:00
Sundays, Feb 19, 26	Blocking & Choreography	1:00 - 4:30
Saturdays, March 10, 17	Blocking & Choreography	9:00 - 12:00
Thursdays March 22, April 12	Blocking & Choreography	4:30 - 6:00
Fridays, March 23, April 13	Blocking & Choreography	4:30 - 6:00
Saturday March 24	Blockiing & Choreography	9:30 - 5:00	Bring Lunch
Sundays, March 25, April 8	Blocking & Choreography	1:00 - 4:30
Saturday, April 14	Mandatory Tech begins. Costume check & picture day	9:00 - 5:00
Saturday, April 15	Mandatory Tech Rehearsal	1:00 - 6:00
Monday through Thursday, April 16 - 19	Mandatory Tech & Dress Rehearsals	4:30 - 8:30

Auditions for principal parts will be February 11th. Not everyone will be required to attend all rehearsals. A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided. Kids winning principal parts will require more rehearsal time.

*Note: All Troupers in major roles and their parents will be asked to sign a contract in order to assure their attendance at extra rehearsals, mandatory rehearsals in entirety and performances.

Please do not register your child if they will fail to attend the MANDATORY rehearsals & performances in full (unless prior approval by the Director has been obtained). 

Many questions can be answered easily and promptly through email! doug@dougskidsonstage.com or jeri@dougskidsonstage.com

Will my child get the lead role? (This question is from all you “stage parents”):

Kids On Stage accepts performers at every level.  All you have to do to be in the show is to sign up (until class size is full)! We do not guarantee the “spotlight” for every child, but we do guarantee they will be on stage as much as is possible within the limitations of the show.  Our goal is not to raise up the next American Idol or Oscar winner, but to help performers grow incrementally from where they start.

While there are abundant roles in Twinderella The Musical., principal roles must be "earned" by audition as part of the rehearsal process. We believe that auditioning in front of their peers and the directors gives kids experience and confidence to face their fears of public speaking/singing. While they may not earn a principal role the first time they audition, it is a process that helps develop confidence and which builds on itself every time they audition.

Cast of Characters for Twinderella The Musical:

• Narrator #1 - runs the show
• Billy, Sally, Tommy, Susie - Modern day characters, narrators' "audience"
• Cinderella - Well, you know
• Stepmother -  Cinderella's Stepmother
• Esmerelda and Ethel - Cinderella's Stepsisters
• Narrator #2 - runs a little late
• Stepfather - Bob's Stepfather
• Eggbert and Mortimer - Bob's Stepbrothers
• Lou the UPS Guy - Here for plot development
• Fairy Godmother - Cinderella's Godmother
• Godfather - Bob's Godfather
• Vinnie - Godfather's Chauffeur
• Nick - Godfather's Tailor
• Shirley and Lola - Enchanted Gerbils
• Princess Petunia and Prince Percy - Of Wychwood-under-Ooze
• King Roger - Of Wychwood-under-Ooze
• Queen Betty - Real Ruler of Wychwood-under-Ooze
• Duke and Duchess of Earl - members of the court
• Earl and Countess of Duke - also members of the court
• Sportscaster - at baseball game
• Old Matilda - has a secret

Auditions will be held Saturday, February 4th during rehearsal.   Yes! During rehearsal (stage parents are asked to go shopping during this time).

Where do you Rehearse and Perform?

Yes!!!! Many Parents (and grandparents) have found their true calling working behind the scenes.  Please fill out your areas of interest at the bottom of the registration form, call Jeri at 269-313-2796 OR fill out and send the VOLUNTEER PAGE on our website: www.dougskidsonstage.com OR print and fill out the Volunteer Form and bring it to the parent meeting on February 4th at 10:00am

Also, we usually ask you to help with your child's costume, but we give you lots of help and instructions.

Do you need my email address so you can answer questions and communicate with us?

Registration Fees and policies are on the registration form. Please read the ENTIRE form. Also, there is an EARLY BIRD discount if you register before January 28, 2012

In addition to the Registration Fee, other expenses to expect:

1. Optional Tee shirt fee of $15
2. Rehearsal CD & Script (mandatory with registration) - $15
3. Costume expense for your child (KOS will provide if parents are not able)
4. KOS Make-up kit $15 (if you don't already have one from a previous show)
5. Tickets for the performance
6. Optional photos
7. Donations of food to the concession stand
8. Optional Video of the performance
9. Participation in fundraisers for the KOS scholarship fund.

Scholarships are available. Just call Doug and ask! 269-313-2795. All scholarships are provided by our Volunteers doing fundraisers such as our concession stand. All we ask from our Scholarship recipients is that you volunteer in some capacity and there are plenty of opportunities!