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: 2025-2026

Participant Information:

Welcome to the 2025-26 Redmond Middle School PTSA’s play: Willy Wonka Jr. We invite all RMS students to join us on or behind the stage!

STUDENT PARTICIPATION also involves the following PARENT VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT:

1. Attend the mandatory Parent Meeting on September 9th at 7pm in the RMS Commons
2. Be an RMS PTSA member (scholarships available)
3. Be an approved LWSD volunteer (apply online at lwsd.org)
4. Minimum of 5 volunteer hours to chaperone rehearsals (2 rehearsals)
5. 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

*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 (Tech Rehearsals). 

**Limited conflicts are allowed during rehearsals. However, no conflicts are allowed from December 1 through the final performance on December 6.

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

Artistic Director: Patricia Haines-Ainsworth; Winking Kat Tales

Producers: Misty Cavit, Lani Lum, Pam Reich, Cindy Goulding, Darinee Louvau

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?

Because of the rehearsal demands for Cast, students selected for a cast role will be unable to play in Fall sports. Crew students may be able to play Fall sports as long as they can attend Wednesday meetings. 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 during Tech Week.  

What are the participant’s fees? 

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

$160 for cast members (on stage)

$50 for production crew members (set and prop design, and backstage)

Full and partial tuition scholarships are available.  E-mail dramachair@rmsptsa.org to inquire.
Registration fees include a production t-shirt. 

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 September 9, 7-8pm in the RMS Commons. You will receive the registration link the evening following the parent meeting.  Registration will open Sept 9, 9pm.  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 (set design, props), Costumes, 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 Sept 9. 

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, Lani, Pam, Darinee, and Cindy with your questions at dramachair@rmsptsa.org