WAMS Musical Theater
Welcome to the 2024 WAMS Musical
FYI: A "Youth Edition" or "Junior" musical indicates that scenes from the full-length musical will be performed. High schools typically put on full-length musicals. Most elementary and middle schools put on "Junior" or "Youth Edition" musicals due to the age of the performers.
About the Show
Set on L.A.'s famous Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages tells the story of Drew, a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit and Sherrie, just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world. Both Drew and Sherrie traveled to L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big in the business and of hopefully falling in love.
This classic love story is set against the troubles at the Dupree Room, a “legendary temple of rock 'n' roll excellence.” Under threat by The Man, aka- developers, of being torn down and replaced with a strip mall (gasp!), the threats of closure bring legendary rock star Stacee Jaxx to town. This could be Drew's opportunity to chase his dream and rock out with the best in the business.
Trouble brews as Drew abandons Sherrie for his dream of stardom. rock 'n' roll bad boy Stacee lures Sherrie away and the Dupree Room is surrendered to developers. Can Drew and Sherrie rescue their love? And can the Dupree Room be saved before it's too late?
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Calendar & Schedule
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November:
M 11/13: Information Meeting- after school (2:35-3:10)
W 11/22: Last day to fill out the Google Form to express interest
M 11/27, T 11/28: Workshop to learn some dances and songs for your auditions (3:00-4:30)
December:
M 12/4: Dance Auditions, 3:00-4:30
T 12/5: Singing Auditions, 3:00-4:30
W 12/6: Acting Auditions, 3:00-4:30
Th 12/7: Callbacks 3:00-4:30
Th 12/8: Callbacks (if needed) 3:00-4:30
F 12/15: Cast List Posted
M 12/18: Read Through, 3:00-4:30
T 12/19: Read Through, 3:00-4:30
W 12/20: Character Development Workshop
January:
Week 1) W 1/3 - F 1/5: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
W 1/3: Light and Sound Crew meet with Mr. Heine
Th 1/4: Hair and Makeup Crew meet with Ms. McGreevy
Week 2) M 1/8 - Th 1/11: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
M 1/8: Parent Meeting via Zoom 7:00
F 1/12: NO Rehearsal (WAMS After School Movie)
Week 3) T 1/16 - F 1/19: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
Week 4) M 1/22 - F 1/26: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
Week 5) M 1/29 - F 2/2: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
February:
Week 6) M 2/5 - St 2/10: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
M 2/5: Sign up for head shots via Google Form
F 2/9: All Ads Due
St 2/10: Saturday rehearsal 9:00-4:00
Week 7) M 2/12 - F 2/16: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
Week 8) T 2/20 - St 2/24: Rehearsal 3:00-4:30
F 2/23: Costume parade 3:00-5:00
St 2/24: Saturday rehearsal 9:00-4:00
Week 9) M 2/26 - St 3/2: TECH Rehearsals (mics/lights) 3:00-4:30
St 3/2: Saturday rehearsal 9:00-5:00
St 3/2: Leads 9:00-12:00, Lunch 12:00, Full Cast 1:00-5:00
March:
Final Week)
M 3/4: Tech Dress Rehearsal 3:00-7:00
T 3/5: Tech Dress Rehearsal 3:00-7:00
W 3/6: Full Dress Rehearsal 3:00-7:00
Th 3/7: SHOWTIME!!!! Call 5:00
F 3/8: SHOWTIME!!!! Call 5:00
St 3/9: SHOWTIME!!!! Call 5:00
Sn 3/10: SHOWTIME!!!! Call 12:00
After show: all students must stay to strike the set, put away all costumes, check in all mics, and then- pizza in cafeteria! That's a wrap!
Meet the Team
Director: Hope Knight, WAMS Vocal Music & General Music Teacher
Assistant Director/Producer/Set Designer: Jen Neidig, WAMS Visual Arts & Digital Arts Teacher
Choreographer: Casey Curcio, Student Teacher
Business Manager: Kim Martin, WAMS Science Teacher
Light & Sound Manager: Christian Heine, WAMS Science Teacher
Costumer: Julie Curcio, Medford Township Teacher
Hair & Makeup Manager: Clare McGreevy, WAMS Language Arts Teacher
Music Manager: Bobby Closkey, MHS Senior
Stage Manager: Kylie Llewelyn, MHS Senior
Student Information
WAMS Theater Registration Form (closed 11/27)
WAMS Theater Audition Form (closed 11/27)
WAMS Musical agreement/contract
Character Development Doc
Parent Information
Ads Information (for the digital progam & vinyl banners)
Costume Guide Doc (example)
Where To Buy Dance Items
Makeup Information Doc
Parent Information Meeting Slideshow
Biographies for the digital program
Ticket Sales