SBK Important Updates: Weeks 3 + 4

SHOWBIZ KIDZ IMPORTANT UPDATE: Weeks 3 and 4

As a reminder, we do have SBK tomorrow, July 3rd! 

THIRD WEEK, Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th: All ShowBiz Kidz sessions will continue as scheduled at our Theatre and Dance Annex. Throughout the week, students will continue reviewing and cleaning choreography, music, and staging as we prepare for dress rehearsal week.

Students will also receive their ShowBiz Kidz performance T-shirts. Please keep these shirts in good condition and do not have students wear them before dress rehearsal week.

We will continue to follow our modified drop-off procedures. Thank you for your continued cooperation as we work to maintain our positive relationship with the City.

**All Show Biz Kidz Groups will then switch to the THEATRE at 340 2nd Street, Woodland, as of Monday, July 13th.**

FOURTH WEEK, Monday, July 13th  through Friday, July 17th:  All students come to run-through rehearsals from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. All dress rehearsals will be at the Woodland Opera House Theatre (340 2nd Street). 

Important Info:

• There are no classes in the afternoon that week. 
• We will not stop for a snack break. Please do not send food that week – Only Water is allowed in the theatre. 
• Please be sure your child eats a substantial breakfast on those days and that they get plenty of rest.  
• There is both a dress rehearsal and performance on Friday, the 17th.  
• Final week rehearsals are very important. No absences are permitted unless already pre-approved by the Education Director. No other requests will be granted. 
• Performances are mandatory.

DRESS REHEARSALS: While students do not have to wear their costumes on Monday, July 13th, students will be required to wear their complete costume to dress rehearsals July 14th through 17th and for every performance. 

Important Info:

• Show Biz Kidz Costume:  SBK T-Shirt

What you will provide:

• Black leggings or jazz pants (long and must be solid black, no prints, visible logos, or colors!)
• Black socks (Must be long black socks to cover skin).
• Black jazz shoes or ballet shoes (with socks mentioned above).
• Optional: nude, white, or black tank or camisole to wear under the T-shirt. (This is recommended for anyone who is doing any tricks or lifts onstage.) 

Good Hygiene:

• It is hot under the stage lights; the use of deodorant as needed is helpful. 

Hair Requirements:

• Hair should be pulled neatly away from the face for all rehearsals and performances. 
• Long hair: please pull back neatly (no fly-aways) with hairspray or gel.  Acceptable hairstyles (but not limited to): ponytails (low to fit prop hats), half ponytails, French/dutch braids, etc. 
• Short Hair: if longer and in face, slick back with hairspray or gel.  Some may prefer to clip back hair away from the face. 
• No bangs over the eyebrows for girls AND boys.  Bangs must be secured or use gel.

PERFORMANCES: Students will be asked to arrive 45 minutes before curtain time for all performances. 

Important Info:

• They may arrive with only a water bottle clearly marked with their name. Teens may bring a small bag for feminine products, etc. 
  • If a student has a medical need, please email Andrea St. Clair, Education Director, so that we are aware (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.) or if the medical need necessitates a snack or refrigerated medical item. 
• Students should enter the theatre at the wooden stage door at the wooden steps by Dead Cat Alley. 

• You will know that the directors are ready to receive students when the door is open.  
• Do not send kids into the Opera House through the elevator if the wooden stage door is not open. The door will open when adult supervision is in place.  
• Please have children arrive ready with shoes on. 
• All students will be excused from the stage to family members.  We ask that you meet your child at the bottom of the stage so they can be released. 
  • If your child is 12 years old or older, they will be released if we have a signed Permission to Leave form on file. ​

TICKETS:  Tickets may be purchased via our website: www.woodlandoperahouse.org.  Please do not go through third-party sites. Tickets will also be sold at the door if the performance is not sold out. 

DVDs:  A show DVD is available for purchase. Extra order forms are available at the front desk in the lobby at TADA. 

NO CAMERAS, PHONES, OR VIDEO CAMERAS ARE ALLOWED DURING THE SHOWS.
We are looking forward to sharing everything your children have been working hard on putting together this summer! Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.