Melrose Drama Presents
Les Misérables
Welcome to Melrose High School’s Production of ‘Les Miserables’! As a member of this cast, Melrose Drama
requires that all cast members commit to the following policies. Please review these policies and return the
signature sheet to Mr. Schuler BY CALLBACKS (December 18th). Please keep this page for your reference.
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mr. Schuler (aschuler@melroseschools.com).
Outline of Commitment/ Cast Contract:
-Rehearsals will be held 3-4 time a week beginning in January and will most likely be m/w/f
We will have a set calendar and says/times once we see where the majority of cast conflicts are.
We may also add some evening rehearsals to accommodate student schedules.
-A parent meeting will be held on in January
- Tech week will be April 24th-28th (plus performances).
These are MANDATORY rehearsals for ALL involved.
-Performances will be April 29th and 30th at 7p and April 30th and May 1st at 1p
CONFLICTS:
 All students must be available to attend at least two rehearsals a week. Those in leading roles should expect
to be called to all three rehearsals per week.
 Not all students will be called to every rehearsal. A full production calendar is enclosed and a detailed
rehearsal calendar will be given as soon as all conflicts have been submitted.
 All conflicts must be known by the start of rehearsals. All students will only be allowed to add one more
conflict to their calendar once we’ve gone into rehearsals.
 Attendance will be taken daily: If more than two rehearsals are missed and are not on your conflict sheet,
your place in the production will be put in jeopardy.
 Punctuality is critical to ensure our performers success. If constant tardiness becomes an issue, your place
in the production could be put in jeopardy.
 If you cannot regularly attend rehearsals, you may not be cast.
 Tech week is mandatory and any conflicts during that week must be known before casting.
BEHAVIOR:
 All cast members commit to the rules and regulations set forth by the Melrose Public School System
and will behave in a manner according to school rules.
 Students are expected to be punctual and stay focused in rehearsal. Students are also expected to review
lines/ blocking/ dances/ music/ etc. at home and be memorized by the set-forth “off-book” date(s).
 If tardiness, knowing your materials, or focus become an issue your role in the production may be in
jeopardy and an understudy may be assigned to your role or a double cast may take over the role.
 Schoolwork will always remain the student’s top priority and if grades become an issue you may be
asked to leave the production. Rehearsals and production week are not an excuse for not doing
homework/assignments.
ADS AND SHOUTS/ PROGRAM BOOK
 There will not be an activity fee to participate in this production, however students are asked to sell
“ads” and “shouts” for our program book. This is a huge source of fundraising for Melrose Drama and
allows us to continue to produce high-quality theatre to the Melrose community.
COMMITMENT:
 We will costume much of the show however, you may be asked to supply all or a part of your costume.
Costumes should always be hung up after use and any borrowed pieces must be returned at the end of
production.
 You also agree to treat any costumes/ props/ sets/ sound equipment with respect and care. If any
costumes/ props/ sets/ sound equipment are damaged while under your care you may be asked to replace
them.
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We understand emergent situations may arise and you may be forced to leave the production. However,
we ask that once you’ve committed to this production that you honor that commitment and see it
through to the end.
 Cast members (and their parents/guardians) consent to use of names and/or images for publicity
purposes, including newspapers, photographs, website, videos, etc. If this presents a concern, please
contact Mr. Schuler.
 All students agree to try their hardest, to work toward an excellent production, and to have fun!!
PARENT COMMITMENT:
 There are many opportunities for parents to help, from tickets to costumes, from painting to the program
book. More details of committees, opportunities etc. will be provided at the parent meeting Iin January
 Students and at least one parent/guardian commit to attending and assisting with strike, which will be
immediately following the final performance on May 1st..
Your commitment to the above will make it possible for Melrose Drama to produce a high quality,
entertaining musical for our audience and also ensures that our students have a positive experience
that enhances their understanding of the theatre.
While we do not require that each cast member sell a specific number of tickets, we do hope that you
will take pride in this production and encourage
friends & family to be part of the audience.
Welcome to the Melrose Drama Spring 2016 production of ‘Les Miserables’!
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‘Les Miserables’ Signature Receipt
I have read and understand the cast contract. I understand the rules and responsibilities
of being a member of the Melrose Drama cast of ‘Les Miserables’.
Print Student’s name:_______________________________________ Audition #:___________
Student signature:_________________________________________ Date:_________________
I have read and understand the cast contract. I understand the rules and responsibilities of having my
student join the cast of ‘Les Miserables’. I also recognize the requirements asked of the parents and
agree to them.
Parent/ Guardian signature:____________________________________ Date:_______________
LES MISERABLES- Parent Volunteer Form:
Greetings parents! We need you help for this show more than ever! ‘Les Miserables’ is a huge undertaking and
has great demands of each committee. We’ll need help of all skill levels and will happily help you learn the
rope on any committee’s you may have interest in. It truly takes a village to bring a musical to life and can be a
fun and rewarding experience for you to get involved and take part in your student’s activities!
Cast Member Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Cast Member: ____________________________________________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Best way to
contact:____________________________________________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Cast Member: ____________________________________________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________
Phone: ________________________________________
Best way to
contact:____________________________________________________________________________
Below are a list of committees and a brief description of each.
Props- Assisting with the collection Front Of House- Helping man the
Hair & Makeup- Chaperoning
of props for the show.
refreshment table at the shows.
backstage and helping the students
apply hair and makeup.
Costumes- Assisting with the
Set Building- Helping to build the
Program- Going to business to
collection and constructing of
set. Power tools and skilled
solicit ads, Helping to ensure ads
costumes. Simple jobs too!
builders a plus. Simple jobs too!
are collected, program is edited,
Costumes are a huge undertaking
etc.
for this show and all help is greatly
appreciated.
Box Office- Helping to organize
Set Painting- Helping to paint the
Ushers- Helping man the
tickets and man the ticket booth at set. Detail painters helpful, but all
refreshment table at the shows.
the shows.
skill levels needed!
What committees would you like to volunteer for?
__________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________ Would You
be interested in being the Chairperson of a committee? If so, Which?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you all for volunteering and making this show a success for the students!!!
Les Misérables Program Ad Campaign
Attention Cast Members
You are strongly encouraged to sell at least one Custom ad
and one Shout Out to display in the program book. All ad/shout sales will be tracked!
The Melrose High School’s production of Les Misérables. is expected to draw over 2,000 patrons across 4
performances, with shows on April 29–May 1. Here’s a chance for local businesses to get publicity in the
community and for families and friends to send well wishes to cast members. Here are the details for
Custom advertisements:
Custom Ad space
*Premium* full page ad
8½ x 4”
$125
Full page ad
Half page ad
Quarter page ad
8½ x 4”
4 ¼ x 4”
2 x 4”
$100
$65
$40
Full page ad **placed in prime location**
**only 5 Premium spaces available**
(appx half the size of this paper turned on its side)
(appx half of the full size)
(appx half of the half size)
With these options, you can customize your message. Businesses can submit logos, business cards or
other graphics via email to the program designer OR furnish copy that is easy to scan (email is
preferred). Friends and family members have more space to send highly customized congratulations
and applause to cast members or anyone involved in the musical – with guaranteed size.
***All ad copy and payment must be turned in by April 8***
Cast member’s name
Business contact name
Email
_______ Premium full page ($125)
Ad size (check)
_______ Full pg ($100)
Include your payment
**Only 5 Premium ads are available!**
_____ Half pg ($65)
_______ Quarter pg ($40)
Please make check payable to Melrose Public Schools
_____ I will email logo & copy to program designer jillbro123@gmail.com
Ad copy (check one)
_____ Copy is attached for scanning
Use this copy (message) for my Custom Business Ad:
_____ Copy is written below
Les Misérables “Shout Out” Wishes
Attention Cast Members
You are strongly encouraged to sell at least one Custom ad
and one Shout Out to display in the program book. All ad/shout sales will be tracked!
Here’s a chance for family, friends and fellow cast members to send “Shout Out” wishes to any cast
members or anyone associated with the production. These wishes will appear in the program book.
2 Levels of Shout Out Wishes
Gold Shout
Silver Shout
$50
$35
What’s a Shout Out Wish? Here are two examples:
1) Kim, Good Luck…We love you! Hugs, Mom & Dad
2) To our Rising Star Danny – You rock!
Love, Mom, Dad and Suzzie
Gold Shouts offer the opportunity to use graphics or photos! Silver Shouts are text wishes. Gold Shouts
will be given more space and prominence in the program. So, here’s what to do–
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Decide your Shout Level – Gold or Silver
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*** Create your message.
***Remember, Gold Shouts can include a graphic or photo at your choice. Silvers are text wishes.
Collect message(s) on this form
Submit Shout messages with payment (please make checks payable to Melrose Public Schools)
***All “Shout” copy and payment must be turned in by April 8***
YES! I want to send a “Shout”! I’d like a _____ Gold ($50)
Misérables. program book. Here is my message:
or
_____ Silver ($35) Shout Out in Les
Cast member’s name
email
Your name
(in case designer has questions)
_____ Yes, I’ve enclosed my check (made payable to Melrose Public Schools)
_____ Yes, I want my Gold Shout to include a graphic.
_____ I will email it to the designer - jillbro123@gmail.com OR _____ My graphic is enclosed.
YES! I want to send a “Shout”! I’d like a _____ Gold ($50)
Misérables program book. Here is my message:
or
_____ Silver ($35) Shout Out in Les
Cast member’s name
Your name
email
(in case designer has questions)
_____ Yes, I’ve enclosed my check (made payable to Melrose Public Schools)
_____ Yes, I want my Gold Shout to include a graphic.
_____ I will email it to the designer - jillbro123@gmail.com OR _____ My graphic is enclosed.