RMS Drama

RMS PTSA welcomes all students, including those with special needs. Please email specialneeds@rmsptsa.org to discuss accommodations for a student with special needs with so they are able to participate in any of our programs!

School Year: 2024-2025

*****'' Parent meeting is postponed to Mon Nov 25, 7pm, due to power outage. Location TBD***'

Welcome to the 2024-25 Redmond Middle School PTSA’s play: The NeverEnding Story. We invite all RMS students to join us on or behind the stage!

Participation in the drama production is a popular RMS tradition, and with a no-cut PTSA activity policy, all of the first 30 registered CAST students with payment and/or a scholarship request will be guaranteed a spot. Registration online opens November 21st at 5pm and will be available until space is filled or on Dec 2, whichever comes first.

Students interested in joining the CREW, will fill out an interest form and then be assigned a role. Crew applications will be accepted in the order they arrive beginning on Nov 21, 5pm. Crew will not pay until they have been assigned a role. Once all crew roles have been assigned, we will notify students/parents of their assignments. There are about 15 roles to fill. We will do our best to find a spot for everyone according to their interests but unfortunately, we may not have room in the program for all interested students so fill out the form early!

This show will also include 2 MUSICIANS (drummers) the first 2 students to register/pay will be accepted.

STUDENT PARTICIPATION also involves the following parent volunteer commitments:

Attend the mandatory parent meeting on November 20th at 7pm in the RMS Commons
Be a RMS PTSA member (scholarships available)
Be an approved LWSD volunteer (Application online through lwsd.org)
Minimum of 5 volunteer hours to chaperone rehearsals (2 rehearsals)
Participate on a committee to help with the production

Please review the important dates, calendar, and parent volunteer commitments to determine if this activity is a good fit for your family.

IMPORTANT DATES

Parent Meeting: Wed, Nov 20 (mandatory)	Stage/Commons	7-8pm
Registration Open: Nov 21– Dec 2	Online	5pm
Audition Clinic w/Cindy Mon, Nov 25	Stage Commons	2:45-3:45
Auditions: Tue- Wed, December 2 and 3	Stage/Commons	2:45-5:00
Callbacks: Thur, December 4	Stage/Commons	2:45-5:00
Regular Rehearsal Dates:* December 9, 2024 – January 23, 2025	Stage/Commons	M & Th 2:45-4:45 (2 hrs) W 1:15-4:15pm (3 hrs) Note: No rehearsals on Tuesdays until tech week
No Rehearsals: December 23 – January 2, January 20
Tech Rehearsals**: January 27 – February 6 (Mandatory, no conflicts allowed)	Stage, Commons, Music Room	M/Tu/Th: 2:45-6:00 W: 1:15-6:00
Performances: Friday, February 7th, 7pm Saturday February 8th, 2pm & 7:00 pm	Stage, Commons, Music Room, Lobby Area	Fri 4-9pm Sat 12-9pm

*Not all Cast members will be asked to attend every rehearsal. A list of who needs to attend each rehearsal, will be available at the beginning of each week. The weekly schedule will be posted on Teams and sent in an e-mail.

*Production Crew will only attend on Wednesday afternoons until Tech week.

**Limited conflicts are allowed during rehearsals. However, no conflicts are allowed from January 27 through the final performance on February 7.

We hope your family can join us to create this dramatic masterpiece!

Artistic Director: Patricia Haines-Ainsworth; Winking Kat Tales

Producers: Misty Cavit, Cindy Goulding

Drama Production FAQ’s

Who can participate in the production?

All RMS students are invited to participate. In addition, those students who are home schooled or attend a choice school, but live within the RMS attendance area, may participate upon request.

Can I participate in sports and the productions?

If you choose to participate in intramural sport, it needs to be with the understanding that you may have to miss practice when you are called to rehearsal. If you get a spot in the show, you need to commit to be available to attend rehearsal unless you make an official request on the conflict calendar. No conflicts are allowed on Tech Week.

What are the participant’s fees?

The fee, payable to RMS PTSA, is due with registration as follows:

$150 for cast members (on stage)

$40 for production crew members (set and prop design, and backstage)

Full and partial tuition scholarships are available. E-mail dramachair@rmsptsa.org to inquire

How do I register?

An email with the registration link will ONLY be sent to the parents or guardians that attend the mandatory parent meeting on November 20, 7-8pm in the RMS Commons. You will receive the registration link the evening following the parent meeting. Registration will open Nov 21 5pm. Once registration is confirmed, another email will follow with cast audition information.
Crew members register by filling out the application e-mailed to them after parent meeting.

Can I get a refund if I change my mind?

Refunds can be issued up to the point of the first day of rehearsal.

What if I have other activities that I’m committed to?

Occasional conflicts are allowed, but substantial conflicts may affect the role offered. A conflict calendar will be filled out in conjunction with your audition form. If it’s difficult to commit to four rehearsal days each week, consider joining the tech crew, which meets on Wednesdays only.

What are the Parent committees I can choose from?

Help where you like! Choose from the following committees: Crew Leaders, Makeup & Hair, Load-in & Strike, Design & Publicity, Concessions & Star Grams, and Cast & Crew Party, and more! Detailed descriptions of committee responsibilities and sign-ups will be available at the Parent Meeting on Nov 20.

What is "Tech Week" or "Tech Rehearsals"?

Tech Week is the final week of rehearsals when all production elements—lights, sound, costumes, and set changes—are integrated with the cast’s performance. This critical time ensures everything runs smoothly for the show, so attendance is essential for the team’s readiness!

I have another question! Who do I ask?

Please email Producers Misty and Cindy with your questions at dramachair@rmsptsa.org