programme biographies

Everyone needs to write a biography for the programme (max 40 words). It must be written in the first person and emailed to info@themaninthemoon.co.uk. We will confirm that we have received it. If it is too long or not written in the first person we will return it so that you can change it.

guide
application for a licence
You must apply for a licence to appear in the production. You can download the forms you need from: www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/production Complete the Licence Application and Medical Questionnaire, even if you have done them before. You do not need to include any of our productions but please include any other productions that your child has been involved in. You must also enclose: A copy of your childs birth certificate (or other satisfactory evidence of childs age), two identical, recent passport size (35mm x 45mm) photographs. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS as they cannot be returned Please do this by Sunday 23 September

Everyone needs to write a new biography. If you havent written one before, please ask us and well be happy to help. There are some examples here: www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/biography. You can do this right away, but please remember to do this by Sunday 21 October at the latest

chaperones
We need one chaperone for every twelve children in the production. Chaperones play a vital part in looking after the cast during the performances. It is also an exciting opportunity to see what goes on backstage to put on the production. Without chaperones the performance is not allowed to go ahead. We have a small and dedicated group of volunteer chaperones and are always looking for more. If we are not able to find enough chaperones, we will have no other option than to use professional ones. This would increase the show fee by over 35. Being a chaperone is enjoyable and rewarding. It can take a little time to register, so if you are interested please contact your local authority as soon as possible. If you live in Surrey you can contact the Child Employment Team in the Education Welfare Service on 01483 517838 or if you live in Hampshire you can contact the Child Employment Office on 01962 876300

shoes and socks

All the cast will need either a pair of black jazz shoes or black character shoes (if playing a girl character). If you would like to hire these from us, you will need to pay a hire fee of 5 for the week of the show. There is a space on the Cast Member Check List to let us know what you would like to do. Please do this by Sunday 23 September

rehearsals
You must wear your MIM hoodie and production T-shirt, comfortable loose fitting trousers (no skirts) and sensible flat shoes (no flip flops or shoes with wheels). You may also bring a bottle of water or juice and a small snack.

contacting us
From Friday afternoon until Monday morning, we do not pick up messages from the office. If you need to contact us about rehearsal, please call or text our mobiles: Pauls Mobile: 07825 167317 or Sheilas Mobile: 07825 167327

scripts
All cast members will need a script. This will be loaned to you. You will need to bring a script deposit cheque (no cash) for 5.00 to your first

rehearsal. This will be cashed if your script is not returned unmarked and in excellent condition to either Paul or Sheila, in person, by the end of the final performance. You are responsible if it is lost or damaged. You may make essential markings in pencil, which must be erased before it is returned. You may not highlight your lines. Bring your deposit on Sunday 16 September Return your script by Sunday 23 December

second rehearsal missed for any reason including illness, will mean a lost role. There is no exception to this. If a rehearsal is going to be or has been missed, we ask all parents to complete a Missed Rehearsal Form.

videos and photographs

You are not allowed to RECORD PHOTOGRAPH the production. or

commitment
All cast members are expected to give the production 100% commitment. Failure to learn lines on time, lack of concentration or disruptive behaviour will lead to a lost role. The show fee will not be refunded. Children would be given a formal warning first before their role was lost. This is to ensure that those who do work hard will have the best possible opportunity to develop during rehearsals.

Due to copyright and child protection law we are not able to allow anyone to make a recording of the production. Photography is not allowed at rehearsal or backstage. An authorised photo CD and DVD recording will both be available after the production.

tickets
Each cast member is expected to sell a minimum of 10 tickets to their family and friends. You will be given a publicity pack (called Bums on Seats) and an accelerator offer with reduced ticket prices, to help you do this. Details of the accelerator offer are available to from the beginning of September here: www.themaninthemoon.co.uk/accelerator The accelerator offer allows you to make a considerable saving on the regular ticket price by booking in advance. It does not guarantee availability and we encourage everyone to book early. Alternatively you can book tickets at full price with the box office directly on 01483 444789 or online. If you experience any difficulty contacting the box office/booking tickets please do not hesitate to let us know.

arrival and departure

When arriving at rehearsal it is important to check that we are there. You may not leave your child unattended outside the rehearsal venue, as we accept no responsibility for them. Rehearsals start and finish promptly. Late arrival will be considered as a missed rehearsal. The missed rehearsal rule will then apply for all future rehearsals.

late collection
We appreciate that from time to time an emergency may prevent you from collecting your child on time. However, we reserve the right to make a late collection charge of 15 per child.

the missed rehearsal rule

In fairness to everyone, we take attendance at rehearsal very seriously. If you miss a rehearsal you will lose your role. However, we understand that occasionally there is long standing commitment or a last minute situation (such as illness) that means there is no other option than to miss a rehearsal. There are only nine Sunday rehearsals. We can at our discretion, allow you to miss a rehearsal. However, once a rehearsal is missed, a

the week of the show

contacting us
From Friday 14 December to Monday 11 January, we will not pick up messages from the office. If your need to contact us you must use our mobile phones. Pauls Mobile: 07825 167317 or Sheilas Mobile: 07825 167327

arrival and departure

On arrival each day parents must accompany children to the foyer of The Electric and remain with them until a Chaperone has signed them in. We take no responsibility for children who are allowed to come to the theatre without an adult. After the performance please collect your child from the same place. You must confirm collection time each day when dropping off as it is liable to change. Parents must report to a Chaperone before collecting their children. Collection more than 10 minutes late, will incur a 15 charge per child. Children are not allowed to leave with adults other than a parent unless previously arranged. Our usual password system will operate if you would like your child collected by someone else.

lost property
Lost property is kept for one week after the play.

medication
You must leave any medicine that your child may need with a Chaperone. You will be asked to complete a Medicine Administration Consent Form.

shoes
If you are supplying your own shoes they must be CLEAN, NAMED and left at the theatre all week. You should bring them with you on Wednesday 19 December.

shared costumes
Everyone gets very hot during performances and can sweat a lot. As costumes are shared, we must insist that all cast members wear an effective antiperspirant deodorant. Please ensure that children are wearing suitable underwear.

parking
The road by the theatre is not suitable for drop-off and collection. Traffic Wardens regularly patrol and issue parking tickets. In the past, we have had complaints and visits from the police about parents waiting in their cars. Parked cars are also a safety risk to children walking to and from the theatre. Please park away from the building and walk your child to the stage door. DO NOT bring your car to the theatre! Please do not be one of the few parents who think that this rule does not apply to them. This rule applies to everyone without exception.

presentations
The presentations will be after the performances on Saturday 22 December. Parents are welcome to come to the presentation, even if they do not have tickets for this performance. The presentations will last about 30 minutes. We will confirm the exact timings during the week of the production.

see the show

The cast can (subject to availability) buy a 5 ticket to see the show. These tickets are limited to one per cast member, fifteen minutes before the performance begins, from the Box Office. We cannot guarantee that tickets will be available. To guarantee a ticket to see the show we recommend that you buy one in advance. The Man In The Moon Passfield Business Centre Lynchborough Road Passfield Liphook GU30 7SB Telephone 01428 751656 Web www.themaninthemoon.co.uk

food and drink

Children should have eaten their main meal before arriving at the theatre for rehearsals and performances. Children can bring a light lunch/tea with them for their Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday 19 December. You may bring a bottle of water and a small snack for the interval. Sweets, chocolate, chewing gum, sugary or fizzy drinks are not allowed.

valuable items
Please do not bring valuable items to the theatre, as we accept no responsibility for them. Books, comics and cards are ideal in the dressing room.

rehearsal and performance schedule

Rehearsals are at the Lockwood Day Centre, Westfield Road, Slyfield Green, Guildford Sunday 16 September 2012 bring in your script deposit if needed 10am to 12.30pm Blue Team 1pm to 3.30pm Yellow Team Sunday 30 September - not Ensemble 10am to 12.30pm Blue Team 1pm to 3.30pm Yellow Team Sunday 14 October - not Ensemble line learning deadline 10am to 12.30pm Blue Team 1pm to 3.30pm Yellow Team Sunday 28 October No Rehearsals Half Term Sunday 23 September bring in your completed forms and shoe hire 10am to 12.30pm Blue Team 1pm to 3.30pm Yellow Team Sunday 7 October 10am to 12.30pm 1pm to 3.30pm Sunday 21 October programme biography deadline 10am to 12.30pm 1pm to 3.30pm Sunday 4 November accelerator form deadline 10am to 12.30pm 1pm to 3.30pm Blue Team Yellow Team

Blue Team Yellow Team

Blue Team Yellow Team

Sunday 11 November programme photo shoot 10am to 12.30pm 1pm to 3.30pm Sunday 25 November 10am to 12.30pm 1pm to 3.30pm Sunday 9 December 10am to 12.30pm 1pm to 3.30pm Wednesday 19 December Thursday 20 December Friday 21 December Saturday 22 December Presentations Sunday 23 December

Blue Team Yellow Team Blue Team Yellow Team Blue Team Yellow Team 10am to 3pm 4pm to 9pm 1pm to 4pm 6pm to 9pm 1pm to 4pm 6pm to 9pm 1pm to 4.30pm 6pm to 9.30pm 1pm to 4pm 6pm to 9pm

Sunday 18 November - not Ensemble 10am to 12.30pm Blue Team 1pm to 3.30pm Yellow Team Sunday 2 December 10am to 12.30pm 1pm to 3.30pm Sunday 16 December 9am to 1pm 1.30pm to 5pm Blue Team Yellow Team Yellow Team Blue Team Blue Team Yellow Team Yellow Team Blue Team Blue Team Yellow Team

Blue Team Yellow Team Blue Team Yellow Team Dress Rehearsal Dress Rehearsal 2pm Performance 7pm Performance 2pm Performance 7pm Performance 2pm Performance 7pm Performance 2pm Performance 7pm Performance

Rehearsals and performances are then at The Electric Theatre, Onslow Street, Guildford