Jaks 2017-2018 Season

Hello, Cast Members, current, past and future:

Hopefully, by the 2017/2018 season we will have a consistent 2 show season. The rehearsal/performance schedule will span the school year, beginning in September and ending in the middle of June.  I am working to set our performances for the middle of February and the beginning of June, every year.  We have not been able to get June dates at the Rose Wagner in the past, but it looks like there are some changes happening at the Rose and we may get the June dates in 2018.  I am working with our events coordinator to secure the dates we need.

This summer, the only dates available were in August.  Summer shows, although we have done them many times, are very difficult.  My experience has been that about 50% of the cast of a summer production can only make about 50% of the rehearsals.  That, as you know means that it takes at least twice as long to complete a scene or dance.  So, this year I am concentrating on the business of JAKS during the summer, promoting and soliciting corporate donations, writing grants, etc. instead of doing a summer show.

The 2017/2018 season will be as follows:
Social Event May 20, 2017 Rehearsals will be scheduled in the near future
JAKS Benefit Concert August 26, 2017 Rehearsal schedule pending
THE MUSIC MAN February 2018
Auditions: Summer 2017 Casting: Summer 2017 and Costume Fittings Barber Shop Quartet Workshops: Summer 2017 Music Man Dance Rehearsals:  July and August 2017 TBA
**I realize that most of you will be taking vacations and will be out of town during the summer. Auditions, Barbershop workshops, and Dance rehearsals during the summer will be scheduled to accommodate everyone’s schedules. So, they may be spread out.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS June 2018 (assuming there is no problem with rights or venue)

Music Man is an old show, many of you have not seen it.  It’s funny, has familiar music and has a lot of parts.  It has a lot of dancing and ensemble numbers and is generally a very fun show. There is a barbershop quartet that sings throughout the show and the workshops will happen before the auditions.  In order for me to make the schedule to accommodate all of you throughout the summer, I need to know which events you want to participate in, and what your summer schedule is-when you are available.  Thank You.   Jill