where
to park
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Photo of Children's Theatre
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Park in Lot 1 or 4
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Drive toward box office, make right turn on Stage Rd before box office. (sign to lot 4)
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Lot 1 closer to stage
Get to
the Stage
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Follow path from Lot 1
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Follow DAV arrows to stage (5m walk)
Be Prepared
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Read logistics info below
Preparation
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Arrive in costume
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Wear shoes for woods (sneakers, sturdy sandals)
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Hair-Ballet – bun for long hair, pulled off face for short hair. All other styles- ponytail
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If in multiple dances, do not change hair.
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Make-up- optional. (simple, clean eye make up at most)
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Mask (recommend disposable for heat)
Pack
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Dance shoes (label with name & have plastic bag with name)
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Water bottle (label with name)
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Bug spray
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Sunscreen
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Allergy/EPI pen
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Face towel
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Students in multiple classes: additional costumes in clear plastic bag with name on costume & bag
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At check in your additional costumes will be labeled for quick change
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No valuables or jewelry
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No wifi only cell service. For waiting time: recommend student has a book or notebook to color.
Arrival
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Park in lot 1 or 4 (avoid reserved spot)
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Follow map, marked signs to stage (5 min walk in wooded path)
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Restrooms located by parking lot 1 (5 min walk from stage)
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At stage: Check-in table for sign in sheet & chaperone name tag
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Students 4-7 years: Parent/guardian chaperone required at all times
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Students 8 years and older: After sign-in, staff will supervise students until after class performs.
Stage
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Rehearsal: Each class will practice their dance on stage 1 time. Focus will be on entrance/exit, spacing on stage, and reviewing choreography
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Rehearsal & Show: Staff will have holding areas for each class backstage with 1 supervisor per class for backstage support.
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Students must be at stage on time for start of rehearsal.
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Students must report backstage 5 minutes before show starts
Chaperones
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Responsible for student or a group of students age 4-7 who are in the same show.
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Is go to person for restroom trips, costume support, any other individual needs.
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Will make sure student is back stage when needed to rehearse/perform.
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Will watch show from the front of stage either standing near stage or in front row of benches. (does not count as seated attendee)
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After class dance, students are dismissed down front ramp of stage. Chaperone will collect student & shoes.
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Family may watch the rest of the show or leave. Be sure to collect all belongings.
Performance
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Each showcase is estimated to last 30 mins
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Families may watch the whole showcase or leave after their student dances to allow for more people to sit.
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Please remain seated during dances.
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Showcase will be recorded and a link shared later in the month
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Showcase digital programs will be available on our website
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Class group photo will be taken during rehearsal and photos are allowed during the Showcase (please be respectful of other audience members when taking pictures).
Audience
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Attendance capacity limits are based on Wolf Trap’s rules.
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Currently capacity limits: 2 attendees per family (for bench seats)
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Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods has tiered bench seating.
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First come first serve to pick bench seat
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Social distance in family pod: Tape marks on benches will separate groups by 6ft.
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Standing room: behind or on 1 side of seating area. (in woods, dirt, not appropriate for blankets)
Calendar
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June 5th & 6th: No Class at studio for weekend classes that perform in showcase.
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June 7th-13th: Last week of Winter/Spring Session
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June 14th: Summer Program Camps & Classes Start
Post Show
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We will not be selling flowers or concession this year.
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Please plan ahead and bring flowers, water, snacks.
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Showcase recording & class photo links will be shared later in month