PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY EVEN IF YOUR CHILD HAS DONE A MILLION SHOWS WITH US......
Although RFKT provides the bulk of your child's costume, YOU are responsible for providing shoes, tights or socks, proper undergarments as specified, and sometimes, clothing items you may already have at home or can easily obtain. Actors need to arrive at the theatre for dress rehearsals and show wearing proper items and with hair and make-up already done. (Information re: hair and make-up will be e-mailed to you and posted on our website closer to show dates) ALL costume, hair, make-up info is ALWAYS posted on RFKT website so please check there before e-mailing me with questions. If you have costume/hair/make-up questions only, please e-mail me at
Camisole or tank top, smooth shorts (i.e. bike shorts or soffee short or dance briefs a.k.a. booty shorts) Tank or camisole leotard okay but much harder to use restroom once microphone is on
ALL BOYS NEED: undershirt or plain t-shirt, smooth shorts or trunks (no cargo pockets or belts)
nude tights WITH FEET (no footless tights!), black character shoes (see picture) or black maryjanes/party shoes (must be able to walk and dance easily- no super high heels)
SKY, NICELY, NATHAN, BENNY, RUSTY CH., HARRY, MAX, OX, BB BATES, BIG JULE, BRANNIGAN: dark socks that come over the ankle (no lo-cuts), black jazz shoes OR mens or boys dress shoes OR girls/womans wingtip oxfords (which are in fashion right now! and available at payless and many other shoe stores- see picture)
*RFKT has limited pairs of character shoes, mary janes and jazz shoes to loan. These can be tried on at costume fitting BUT NOT TAKEN HOME. Costume fitting info to follow shortly.
The RFKT workshop schedule is designed to be manageable for families and children. The commitment is just once a week, with only one extra rehearsal right before the show. Each performer can take up to one full absence, plus up to two "shadows," which allows performers to come during another section, if they have a conflict during their own time. The mandatory rehearsals leading up to the show are extremely important and ensure that every cast member is comfortable and prepared when it is time to do the show.
Please do not register if you have more than 1 conflict that cannot be resolved by "shadowing" (i.e. coming during another section).
Please do not register if you have to shadow more than twice.
Dress rehearsals may not be missed or shadowed. If a performer misses (or is late to or leaves early from) a dress rehearsal, he/she will not be permitted to perform in the show.
Rehearsals marked as mandatory may not be missed or shadowed If a performer misses (or is late to or leaves early from) a mandatory rehearsals, he/she will not be permitted to perform in the show.
REFUND POLICY (Please read before you register!)
There are absolutely no refunds or credits given for any reason.
Please make sure you are able to commit before you register because there are no credits or refunds.
If your child is not able to participate in a workshop, your child will be replaced (by the producer) by a child from the waiting list; you may not independently find someone to take your child's spot and have them pay you privately for your child's place.
Performers who miss more than 1 rehearsal (or have more than 2 lates), will not be permitted to continue with rehearsals or participate in the performance, at the discretion of the Producer. This includes absences due to sickness, auditions and family functions, etc.
If your child is not able to participate in a workshop, your forfeited registration fee will not be treated as a donation or charitable contribution
RFKT is thrilled to be the resident children's theater at The Tarrytown Music Hall. While we do most of our performances there, occasionally a performance has to be rescheduled (to a different date, time and/or location) due to conflicts or "double bookings" at the theater. We do our best to prevent this, but sometimes it is not possible. In several years, it has only happened a few times. Should a performance need to be rescheduled, and you are not available for the new show time or location, you will be refunded the "performance fee" in the amount of $125. Since this is a process-oriented program, children are encouraged to continue attending rehearsals, even if they cannot perform on the rescheduled date.
COST
The cost for a Jellybeans (grades K-2) production is $370 and for a Workshop (grades 3-8) is $420. This includes your child's costume(s), with the exception of appropriate shoes and tights (to be discussed in rehearsals), which are to be provided by the parent. Tickets to the show are not included in the registration price. Tickets are $6 each for Jellybeans and $8 for Workshops.
Performers may not miss, “shadow” or be late for the last three sessions. Performers who miss (or are late to) these rehearsals, for whatever reason, are not permitted to perform in the show. Please do not sign up for this program if you have conflicts during any of those times.
Performance make-up dates: November 22 (at The Tarrytown Music Hall) or December 4 (at Yorktown Stage).
Group D (3-5 grade):
Saturdays @ 4:00-6:15pm
Group E (5-8 grade):
Saturdays @ 6:15-8:30pm
Group F (3-8 grade):
Wednesdays @ 4:00-6:15pm
Group G (3-8 grade):*
Wednesdays @ 6:15-8:30pm
Costume Fittings
Here is some important info about costumes and costume fittings- Please read this entire post. Costumes for "Guys and Dolls" are being built/bought from scratch, therefore all costumes may not be ready by the fitting dates. NOT EVERYONE IS BEING CALLED TO THIS FITTING*. For those that are: Please discuss with your child that some people will need to try on actual pieces of clothing, some may just be measured, and some may have costumes just held up to them. *If your childs' costume is not ready on fitting day, no worries. Either I will catch up with your child at a future rehearsal OR your childs' costume will be waiting for them at their 1st dress rehearsal. You and your child need only view the photos of past productions in the Gallery section of the RFKT website for reassurance that everyone will look great in the costume they are given; even if they don't see it till dress rehearsal. Costumes are shared by all the children in all the groups and alterations are made only when it is your childs' turn to wear it. Costumes are never taken home; same is true if you are borrowing our shoes.
Scheduled costume fitting times are either just before or just after a scheduled rehearsal to save parents/caregivers extra trips to Elmsford. If your child absolutely cannot attend his group's scheduled fitting he can come to ANY OTHER GROUP'S SCHEDULED FITTING INCLUDING JELLYBEANS FITTING TIMES (click on Jellybeans on website for their schedule). Siblings in different groups can attend together if desired. Children should report to the costume room at start of fitting time. Parents should wait for their child in the lobby. Address all costume questions to terri@randomfarms.com and please check the website for all costume info. Thanking you in advance for your patience and cooperation, Terri Canziani, Costumer
THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS SHOULD ATTEND COSTUME FITTINGS ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE BELOW:
ALL GANGSTERS (SKY, NATHAN, NICE-LY, BENNY,MAX, OX, BB BATES, HARRY, RUSTY CH., BIG JULE)
LT. BRANNIGAN
ADELAIDE
ALL OTHER ROLES NEED ONLY ATTEND IF YOU ARE BORROWING RFKT SHOES (as these need to be fitted). If we receive your costumes in time for fitting dates we will let you know. No worries!
GUYS AND DOLLS FITTING SCHEDULE
GROUP A: SUNDAY 10/23 3:15-4:00PM
GROUP B: SUNDAY 10/23 2:30-3:15PM
GROUP C: SUNDAY 10/23 4:45-5:30PM
GROUP D: SATURDAY 10/22 6:15-7:00PM
GROUP E: SATURDAY 10/22 5:30-6:15PM
GROUP F: WEDNESDAY 10/26 6:15-7:00PM
GROUP G: WEDNESDAY 10/26 5:30-6:15PM
GROUP H: MONDAY 10/24 6:15-7:00PM
GROUP I: MONDAY 10/24 5:30-6:15PM
HAIR AND MAKE-UP
IMPORTANT: ALL ACTORS NEED TO ARRIVE FOR DRESS REHEARSALS AND SHOWS WITH HAIR AND MAKE-UP ALREADY DONE AND WEARING PROPER UNDERGARMENTS AS PREVIOUSLY SPECIFIED.
MAKE-UP: Everyone should wear foundation(base) so as not to look washed out under bright stage lights. Base should match skin tone or be slightly (one shade) darker. Eye shadows in neutral colors (tans, beige, browns). Mascara if desired (black or brown). NO Eyeliner. Blush and lipstick in shades of rose or berry. NO dark reds or hot pinks as these stain the costumes.
WATER IS THE ONLY BEVERAGE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE. All actors should have a water bottle for dress rehearsals and performances as it gets hot under the bright stage lights and it is important to stay hydrated.
HAIR (BY ROLE OR GENDER): (Everyone should please have their own name labeled hair brush and hairspray in their bag. Girls should have a few hair elastics as well)
ALL BOYS: Hair should be combed neatly away from face. Please spray entire head with hairspray to keep it neat and in place throughout dress rehearsals and show.
SARAH BROWN: Hair down, curled, off the face. Please spray entire head with hairspray to keep it neat and in place for dress rehearsals and show.
GEN.CARTWRIGHT, ARVIDA, AGATHA, CLARICE, COLLETTE: Hair in low, tight bun. Please use hairnet, bobby pins, hairspray. Hairnets are available at any drugstore in packs of 3 or 10. Make bun, wrap hairnet tightly around bun, tuck hairnet end under bun, use bobby pins to secure all around edges of bun to head. Spray in place with massive amounts of hairspray. Please apray entire head with hairspray to keep wisps neat and off face, to last throughout dress rehearsals and show. Hair should be firmly in place with hairspray (shellacked!!!)
THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS WILL BE WEARING WIGS:
ALL GIRLS PLAYING BOYS
ADELAIDE, MIMI, ROXY, MINDY, FLO
RFKT provides wigs and wig caps(hair covering worn underneath wig). PLEASE PREPARE HAIR for wigs as follows:
Hair in low ponytail WITH ALL WISPS AND ENTIRE HEAD SPRAYED DOWN SOLID WITH LOTS OF HAIRSPRAY (AND I MEAN SHELLACKED!)
* ARVIDA will be wigged for part of show, however please follow instructions for bun above only.
