Important+Dates

=** 7th & 8th grade fall play: **= =** The Lotter ** **y by Brianerd Duffield & Property Rites by Alan Haenel (These are 2 One Act plays that will be performed in tandem)** = "//This unusual play captures the story that has become an internationally known classic. Like the story, the play starts as people are assembling for the lottery. What family will it be this time? Only gradually do we begin to suspect the nature of the lottery as the play builds swiftly to it's crucial and moving climax."//
 * The Lottery. Based on the story by Shirly Jackson. Adapted by Brainerd Duffield. **

//"Kyle MacManus has invested millions in a high tech work of art- fifteen human-figure sculptures programmed to perform thousands of movements, monologues, dialogues and morer. But just as Kyle is about to sell the sculpture, it malfunctions; the figures are alive. as each one struggles to achieve autonomy, the begin a fatal race against their desperate owner's destructive plan." //
 * Property Rites. Alan Haehnel **

=** Performance dates: **December 6th at 4:30; December 7th at 7:00=

=** Auditions: September 24th and 25th 2:45-5:00 in the Drama Room **=

=** 6th, 7th, & 8th musical (Fame, Jr.) AND the cabaret (We are doing two shows at once this year. Auditions will be on the same date and students will be placed in one of the two shows. Fame, Jr. will be performed on the auditorium stage and the cabaret will be performed in the cafeteria in a nightclub type setting) **= =**Fame Jr. David DeSilva **= //From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success,// **//FAME//** //is nothing short of a global phenomenon.// //Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated// High School for the Performing Arts //on 46th Street (1980-1984),// **//FAME JR.//** //is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.// //and high-energy, contemporary pop score (which includes the hit title song),// **//FAME JR.//** //is an ideal musical for young performers.// = = //The Musical Cabaret is a new addition to the WMS line up for the 2012-2013 school year. This show will include a number of production numbers from musicals and will be performed in a nightclub setting. (In the cafeteria- complete with lamp light and refreshments!) We will perform songs from Wicked, Newsies, and Annie...to just name a few of the selections you will be able to participate in! //
 * Musical Cabaret **

 =** Performance dates for the cabaret: Thursday, March 7th at 4:30; Friday March 8th at 7:00**= =** Performance dates for Fame, Jr: Thursday, March 14th at 4:30; Friday March 15th at 7:00 **= = = =** Auditions: **** December 11th, 13th and 14th 2:45-6:00 **= = = = =

= **7th and 8th grade spring play (TBA):** = = = =** Performance Dates: May 16th at 4:30; May 17th at 7:00 **= = **Auditions:** ** March 20th and 21st 2:45-5:30 **= = =

= = = Every student auditioning for a play or musical at the middle school must hand in a contract signed by a parent or guardian by the audition date. =