Spring Musical Information – Auditions, Tech Crew & More!

Murch students will stage and perform James and the Giant Peach Jr on the main stage at UDC this May!

On November 20, Sarah Frances Williams and Jen Jacobs led a Zoom information session to go over details of auditioning and the role of the student tech crew as well as how parents a get involved. A recording of the meeting can be found here.

Performance auditions are open to any Murch 4th or 5th grade student. Cast will include up to 40 students. Students interested in being on-stage, performing in the show should use this form to sign up for an audition. Audition materials are linked through the interest form and include lyrics, backing tracks, and more (you can also find them HERE). Auditions are scheduled for 5 minutes per student and will take place on Tuesday, December 10 from 3:30-6:30pm and Wednesday, December 11 (after Murch Plus) from 4:30-6:30pm. Call back auditions will be on Friday, December 13 from 3:30-6:30pm. Students should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled audition time. If you are unable to make in-person auditions, there is information on how to submit a video audition on the interest form.

Students interested in designing sets, helping with costuming, and the overall running of the show should consider joining the Tech Crew. Any student interested in Tech should complete this Tech Interest Form here. Tech duties will begin in March and carry through to the final performance of the show mid-May. Students have until February to decide if they would like to join the Tech Crew.

There are more ways than ever for parents to get involved and help make this an unforgettable and successful theater experience for our students. From snacks, to organization, to set production and videography, we need parents! If you would like to help, please fill out this Parent Volunteer Form.Here are a few more key pieces of information:

Rehearsals begin January 6, 2025 and will be held each Monday and Friday that school is in session from 3:30-5:30pm in the Murch Commons.
Tech Week will involve longer rehearsal times and will take place at UDC on May 12-14.
Performances on the UDC Stage will take place on May 15 and 16 beginning around 6:30 pm.
Students accepting a role in the show will be asked to pay a $125 participation fee. If you would like financial assistance covering this amount, please reach out to Ms. Lauren Miller, Murch Guidance Counselor.
Participating students will be asked to sign and adhere to an agreement outlining responsibilities and expected behavior.
4th grade parent, Allison Birgfeld, is the parent liaison this year. Please send any questions to her at jones915@gmail.com.
A Parent Committee is in charge of working along side the production staff from Stage Left Events (Sarah Frances Williams and Jen Jacobs). The committee is led by Kara Chisholm (production), Kristen Batch (parent volunteers), and Allison Birgfeld (marketing and communications).

Questions? Please send Allison an email. Thank you!

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