Contact Lindsey for general inquiries at 860-325-0644
Contact Jyllian for absences/daily operations once camp begins at [email protected]
RST UPDATES/NEWS:
**NEWS**
Check here for updates!
Email sent 5/7/25
Please let us know if you are registered for RST but did NOT receive this email.
Hi Families!
There is a lot of information in this email- please read all the way through and make sure to email us with any questions that you have!
Allow us to introduce ourselves! We are the directors of Legally Blonde Jr. this summer at Rockwell Summer Theatre and are so excited for this process to start. This is a joint email account for both directors, Corrine and Liv, and we will be contacting you all from this account for the upcoming summer.
First- Please email us back your child's name and a confirmation that your child will be attending camp this summer. We have a very large waitlist and need to make sure that you are all committed for the summer!
Second- We will be having a mandatory audition day on Monday June 16th from 5:00-9:00 pm.
Not all students will be needed the whole time. Around 7:00/7:30 pm we will release students who are not needed for additional callbacks. We will know more about this as the time comes closer. Below, I have attached a google drive link to our audition materials folder. Whether or not your child wants a lead or ensemble- they must sing the female or male song. Ensemble can be listed on the audition form (We will send this out at a later date) but they will still need to sing a lead song. If you have any questions please email us! We are both at the end of our semester right now but we will make a plunk track for both songs in the next week or two and send out an email with those. In the meantime- we are more than happy to help!
google.com
Third- Fill out this information form no later than the day before our auditions 6/15. Please get it done ASAP, it will be so much easier for us all!
google.com
For any general summer camp information (dates and details!) please visit our website www.getupstagecompany.com
That is all! Thank you so much for being patient with us as we navigate these auditions and the start of summer theatre! Cannot wait to hear from you all!
Liv Testa & Corrine DandelskiLegally Blonde Directors
Rockwell Summer Theatre
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AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on June 16th, 5-9, at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School.
Students who cannot attend should make arrangements with staff.
ALL students are asked to audition regardless of their interest in a particular role/ensemble. Students who cannot attend auditions (and do not make other arrangements) will be placed in the ensemble.
If you would like to prepare in advance of audition day, here are the materials for each show. All content will be taught at auditions but the more prepared, the better!
COMING SOON
All regular rehearsals will take place at BAIMS, M-W-F, 9AM-3PM.
June 23rd is the start date. The day will begin at 8:45 AM. An adult is encouraged/invited to attend with their child for a brief morning meeting in the gym.
General Camp Information
Students should not arrive more than 15 minutes early and students must be picked up on time. The staff will not stay more than 15 minutes after rehearsal. If extra rehearsal time is needed toward the performance date, you will be informed well in advance of the change.
*** Please inform the staff, in writing, or at morning drop off if you are picking up a student prior to ending time. Communication about schedule conflicts, etc is key to a successful rehearsal process. The program requires commitment, dedication and a team effort. DAILY ATTENDANCE IS MOST IMPORTANT!! We must be informed in advance of all vacation days or activities which would require absence from rehearsals because this will affect rehearsal scheduling.
Dress for rehearsals is comfortable, appropriate clothing which will allow freedom of movement and dance. Closed-toe shoes are preferable.
Students are not allowed to leave the school without permission and should not be in any other part of the school other than assigned areas.
Students should bring a lunch and a water bottle with them daily.
ONLY THOSE STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND REHEARSALS. PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO BRING FRIENDS.
If a student has any special medical or behavioral problems, please share this information with a staff member and in required documents.
Participant Expectations
1. Attendance –The workshop requires commitment, dedication and a team effort. DAILY ATTENDANCE IS MOST IMPORTANT!! We must be informed in advance of all vacation days or activities which would require absence from rehearsals because this will affect scheduling and casting. Emergency absence due to illness must be called in to the site coordinator by 9:00 that day. Call Jyllian at 203-558-5358 or Lindsey at 860-919-6801. Please do not call BAIMS. Our office managers are awesome but cannot field your questions/take messages etc as GUSCO/RST is a separate entity.
Please plan vacations before or after the program. If a child misses the program for vacation, it cannot be assumed that he/she can “make up” missed work. The rehearsal schedule is tight and once something has been taught, it is nearly impossible to fit in the time to teach it to someone who was not there. If a child is missing from the learning of a dance or scene, it is likely that he/she will not have an opportunity to be added after the fact. As always, it is our goal to include as many students as possible in as much of the show as possible. However, when students are missing from the ensemble, it is very difficult to “pretend” they are there when blocking dances and scenes.
2. Conduct – Students will behave appropriately at all times. This includes being positive and encouraging to other cast members, as well as being a productive member of the cast. Summer theater staff cannot tolerate anyone whose behavior distracts or inhibits the rehearsal process (talking, fooling around, not keeping hands to self, etc.) Working together is fun and exciting but we need to maintain a working environment which is conducive to our creativity and development!
3. Attitude – Theater is fun!! Theater is a group activity!! There is no “I” in THEATER!! This program is designed for students who love theater, want to learn more about theater, or are at least willing to try their hardest to do their best, no matter what they are asked to do.
4. Focus – Talent levels vary in Summer Theater. It is CRUCIAL that EVERYONE focuses and participates fully in all aspects of rehearsal. No one is exempt from giving 100%. This includes not only DOING, but also NOT talking and distracting when it’s not your turn to “DO.” We will not be tolerant of distractions.
5. Materials—All students are responsible for materials given to them during the program (i.e. Costumes, scripts, vocal books). Students who do not return materials will be charged for a replacement.
Discipline Policy
1st infraction – a warning and a phone call home
2nd infraction – dismissal from the program
Program-specific information
Legally Blonde, Jr
Grades 5-9
Liv Testa: [email protected]
Corrine Dandelski: [email protected]
Performances will be held at The Rockwell Theater (@BAIMS) on August 1 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Additional rehearsal may be added for specific scenes and characters – you will be notified in advance.
Purpose: CONFIDENCE AND PRESENCE are the primary focus of the SPOTLIGHTS Program. Building upon TEAMWORK, COMMITMENT, and RESPONSIBILITY, participants will expand their theater knowledge by putting on a full length musical. Through rehearsal and theater games, participants are taught to both physically and vocally inhabit their given character. By 9th grade all participants should be able to fully engage in a performance, off book without dropping character. Responsibility includes maintaining one's script, attending program daily and participating fully.
SPOTLIGHTS GENERAL STRUCTURE:
Arrival
Attendance and warmups
Activities - all students should be engaged in one of the following:
Scene work
Choreography
Character development - individual & group
Games
Music instruction and Vocal Coaching
Tech - building props, painting set pieces, etc.
Regrouping/Debriefing
Dismissal
Check here for updates!
Email sent 5/7/25
Please let us know if you are registered for RST but did NOT receive this email.
Hi Families!
There is a lot of information in this email- please read all the way through and make sure to email us with any questions that you have!
Allow us to introduce ourselves! We are the directors of Legally Blonde Jr. this summer at Rockwell Summer Theatre and are so excited for this process to start. This is a joint email account for both directors, Corrine and Liv, and we will be contacting you all from this account for the upcoming summer.
First- Please email us back your child's name and a confirmation that your child will be attending camp this summer. We have a very large waitlist and need to make sure that you are all committed for the summer!
Second- We will be having a mandatory audition day on Monday June 16th from 5:00-9:00 pm.
Not all students will be needed the whole time. Around 7:00/7:30 pm we will release students who are not needed for additional callbacks. We will know more about this as the time comes closer. Below, I have attached a google drive link to our audition materials folder. Whether or not your child wants a lead or ensemble- they must sing the female or male song. Ensemble can be listed on the audition form (We will send this out at a later date) but they will still need to sing a lead song. If you have any questions please email us! We are both at the end of our semester right now but we will make a plunk track for both songs in the next week or two and send out an email with those. In the meantime- we are more than happy to help!
google.com
Third- Fill out this information form no later than the day before our auditions 6/15. Please get it done ASAP, it will be so much easier for us all!
google.com
For any general summer camp information (dates and details!) please visit our website www.getupstagecompany.com
That is all! Thank you so much for being patient with us as we navigate these auditions and the start of summer theatre! Cannot wait to hear from you all!
Liv Testa & Corrine DandelskiLegally Blonde Directors
Rockwell Summer Theatre
—————————————————————————--
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on June 16th, 5-9, at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School.
Students who cannot attend should make arrangements with staff.
ALL students are asked to audition regardless of their interest in a particular role/ensemble. Students who cannot attend auditions (and do not make other arrangements) will be placed in the ensemble.
If you would like to prepare in advance of audition day, here are the materials for each show. All content will be taught at auditions but the more prepared, the better!
COMING SOON
All regular rehearsals will take place at BAIMS, M-W-F, 9AM-3PM.
June 23rd is the start date. The day will begin at 8:45 AM. An adult is encouraged/invited to attend with their child for a brief morning meeting in the gym.
General Camp Information
Students should not arrive more than 15 minutes early and students must be picked up on time. The staff will not stay more than 15 minutes after rehearsal. If extra rehearsal time is needed toward the performance date, you will be informed well in advance of the change.
*** Please inform the staff, in writing, or at morning drop off if you are picking up a student prior to ending time. Communication about schedule conflicts, etc is key to a successful rehearsal process. The program requires commitment, dedication and a team effort. DAILY ATTENDANCE IS MOST IMPORTANT!! We must be informed in advance of all vacation days or activities which would require absence from rehearsals because this will affect rehearsal scheduling.
Dress for rehearsals is comfortable, appropriate clothing which will allow freedom of movement and dance. Closed-toe shoes are preferable.
Students are not allowed to leave the school without permission and should not be in any other part of the school other than assigned areas.
Students should bring a lunch and a water bottle with them daily.
ONLY THOSE STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND REHEARSALS. PLEASE DO NOT ASK TO BRING FRIENDS.
If a student has any special medical or behavioral problems, please share this information with a staff member and in required documents.
Participant Expectations
1. Attendance –The workshop requires commitment, dedication and a team effort. DAILY ATTENDANCE IS MOST IMPORTANT!! We must be informed in advance of all vacation days or activities which would require absence from rehearsals because this will affect scheduling and casting. Emergency absence due to illness must be called in to the site coordinator by 9:00 that day. Call Jyllian at 203-558-5358 or Lindsey at 860-919-6801. Please do not call BAIMS. Our office managers are awesome but cannot field your questions/take messages etc as GUSCO/RST is a separate entity.
Please plan vacations before or after the program. If a child misses the program for vacation, it cannot be assumed that he/she can “make up” missed work. The rehearsal schedule is tight and once something has been taught, it is nearly impossible to fit in the time to teach it to someone who was not there. If a child is missing from the learning of a dance or scene, it is likely that he/she will not have an opportunity to be added after the fact. As always, it is our goal to include as many students as possible in as much of the show as possible. However, when students are missing from the ensemble, it is very difficult to “pretend” they are there when blocking dances and scenes.
2. Conduct – Students will behave appropriately at all times. This includes being positive and encouraging to other cast members, as well as being a productive member of the cast. Summer theater staff cannot tolerate anyone whose behavior distracts or inhibits the rehearsal process (talking, fooling around, not keeping hands to self, etc.) Working together is fun and exciting but we need to maintain a working environment which is conducive to our creativity and development!
3. Attitude – Theater is fun!! Theater is a group activity!! There is no “I” in THEATER!! This program is designed for students who love theater, want to learn more about theater, or are at least willing to try their hardest to do their best, no matter what they are asked to do.
4. Focus – Talent levels vary in Summer Theater. It is CRUCIAL that EVERYONE focuses and participates fully in all aspects of rehearsal. No one is exempt from giving 100%. This includes not only DOING, but also NOT talking and distracting when it’s not your turn to “DO.” We will not be tolerant of distractions.
5. Materials—All students are responsible for materials given to them during the program (i.e. Costumes, scripts, vocal books). Students who do not return materials will be charged for a replacement.
Discipline Policy
1st infraction – a warning and a phone call home
2nd infraction – dismissal from the program
Program-specific information
Legally Blonde, Jr
Grades 5-9
Liv Testa: [email protected]
Corrine Dandelski: [email protected]
Performances will be held at The Rockwell Theater (@BAIMS) on August 1 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Additional rehearsal may be added for specific scenes and characters – you will be notified in advance.
Purpose: CONFIDENCE AND PRESENCE are the primary focus of the SPOTLIGHTS Program. Building upon TEAMWORK, COMMITMENT, and RESPONSIBILITY, participants will expand their theater knowledge by putting on a full length musical. Through rehearsal and theater games, participants are taught to both physically and vocally inhabit their given character. By 9th grade all participants should be able to fully engage in a performance, off book without dropping character. Responsibility includes maintaining one's script, attending program daily and participating fully.
SPOTLIGHTS GENERAL STRUCTURE:
Arrival
Attendance and warmups
Activities - all students should be engaged in one of the following:
Scene work
Choreography
Character development - individual & group
Games
Music instruction and Vocal Coaching
Tech - building props, painting set pieces, etc.
Regrouping/Debriefing
Dismissal
