Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my child involved?

To participate in our productions, email info@gwctofficial.com. All shows are
open to kids grades pre-k-8th. Auditions for leads are only open to grades 3rd-8th.

When will my child know if they got a lead part?

Children and families will be notified by phone by April 10th.

My child did not get a lead role, can they still be in the show?

Yes! All kids grade Pre-K-8th are welcome to participate. Everyone who wants to participate in the show will get into the cast.

Which shows are my children in?

The show will be double cast, meaning we will have two of each lead role. One cast will perform the first weekend and the other cast will perform the second weekend. When your child is not playing their lead part, they are in the ensemble.

When is the show?

The show dates are June 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, and 29th. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 7pm. Sunday shows will be at 2pm. All cast members will be in every performance.

Drop off/Pick up Safety

A parent or guardian (over 18) is required to walk kids into the building to sign them in and out.

Our initial rehearsal sign in/out protocol is designed so crew members can become familiar with the names and faces of everyone involved in the production. This ensures we know who is in the building and who is picking up kids at the end of the night. This process sometimes takes a while and we appreciate your patience.

After the sign in period, the doors to the school will be locked. Anyone who arrives late to rehearsal will be required to call to be let in.

During tech week, our sign in/out process changes slightly and will be explained closer to the show.

Allergies and Health Conditions

It is the parent’s responsibility to notify staff of any allergies or health conditions. It is also their responsibility to provide staff (or their child if they are old enough) with any necessary epipens, inhalers, etc.

How much does it cost to be involved?

There is no out of pocket cost to participate in the show.

Cast members will however be required to participate in fundraising events and sell ads for the program book.

More information will be provided about this at the first rehearsal.

When do rehearsals begin?

There will be a parent orientation meeting on Sunday April 13th from 12-1pm. At least one parent or guardian is required to attend this meeting for their child to participate. We will be providing important information for parents at that time and answering any more questions you might have.

The first rehearsal will be held on Monday, April 14th from 5:30-8:30pm.

Where are rehearsals?

Rotella School, 380 Pierpont Road, Waterbury, CT

When are rehearsals?

For the Main Cast (3rd-8th grade):

• Sundays from 2:00pm-6:00pm
• Monday nights from 5:30-8:30pm
• Tuesday nights from 5:30-8:30pm
• Not all cast members will be called for all rehearsals. Rehearsal schedules will be sent out in advance.

Littles (Pre-K-2nd Grade):

• Sundays from 12:00-2:00pm.
• Their first rehearsal will be Sunday, April 27th.

Why are weeknight rehearsals from 5:30-8:30pm?

We completely understand that kids have school commitments, activities, and that late night rehearsals can be challenging. We’ve taken feedback from last year’s production into account when planning the rehearsal schedule, so not every child will be called every night.

We know parents work, even once kids are out for summer. We want to ensure families have enough time to get home from school and work while also not keeping kids later than necessary. We have found that during the week, 3-hour rehearsal blocks are the best balance for kids to both get adequate practice and not overwork themselves.

Additionally 90% of our crew are volunteers so we understand the challenge of heading to rehearsal straight from work. Thank you for your understanding and support in making this work for everyone involved.