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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
is presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Please read all the info below before registering.
Show Summary
A loose, revue-like structure allows for a great deal of flexibility in staging and cast size in this energetic musical, which follows Tom, a young schoolteacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as "Just a Bill," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly" and "Conjunction Junction" bring his lesson plans vividly to life.
The production, capped at 30 students, is about 1 hour in length and is rated G by MTI.
Cast Roles & Other Show Details Can Be Found Here
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Artistic & Leadership Team
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Director​ - Molly Gilbert
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Music Director - Graham Buyagawan
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Choreographer - Lizz Brown
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Producer - Kelsey Wallace
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A Note From The Drector
As a child of the early-morning cartoon era, Schoolhouse Rock was a pivotal part of my entertainment as a child and little did I know I was actually learning important information while singing along to the catchy tunes. This show is foremost about the importance of education and the value of learning more about the world around you, and we get to be taught these things by the brilliant students in the show. The students are the ones teaching the audience these valuable lessons, so at the auditions we want you to come in ready to speak up and speak out, and really grab our attention with the important knowledge you have to share, and allow us to smile while learning.
Important Dates
(All Rehearsals, Tech & Performances are at Imagine's Studio space in the Boring Damascus Grange.)
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Auditions: April 3rd, with audition slots starting at 6pm.
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Callbacks: April 4th, 9am-2pm (All auditioners should be prepared to attend during this time in preparation for being called. )
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Rehearsals (Reminder: Most youth are not called every rehearsal.)
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Monday​s 6-8pm. Starting April 13th
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Friday​s 6-9pm. Starting April 10th
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Saturdays 9-2pm. Starting April 11th
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Required Parent/Volunteer Meetings
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April 10th (During Rehearsal)
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May 1st (During Rehearsal)
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Tech Week (All Cast & Crew Required)
- May 9th, 3pm-8pm: Performance Space Prep/Set Move-In.
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May 11th-14th, 6pm-9:15pm Tech
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Performances (All Cast & Crew Required)
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​May 15th, 7pm Performance (Call Time 6pm)
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May 16th, 2pm & 7pm (Call time 1pm)
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May 17th, 2pm (Call time 1pm)
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Questions? Email our Studio Production Coordinator Kelsey Wallace at Kelseyw@imaginetheatre.org
Cast Participation Details
Age, Cost, Expectations, & More!
​Imagine's heart is to allow all students to experience the arts. The following requirements/expectations are in place to ensure a well-maintained community and efficient program. ​
Age: This production is open to youth ages 7-18.
Pre-Requisites: No prior drama/dance/music experience required. ​
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Community Commitment: Imagine's Student Expectation & Code of Conduct communicates the expectations of students who participate in Imagine Programming. This covers electronic/cell phone expectations, behavior expectations, and general safety considerations.
Students and families/guardians will be required to sign the Student Expectations document, affirming that they have read it and agree to uphold these standards. ​Read the document here.
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Our Class-Show Promise: Enrollment in an Imagine class is not required, BUT students enrolled in a class, private lessons, or in the Thespian Troupe through Imagine are guaranteed a role in the show. This means students in these programs will not be cut from the production if the cast limit is exceeded.
- ​*For Spring '26 students ages 7-18 may use our Class-Show Promise for Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. (Policy does not apply to our production of Alice By Heart).
Students enrolled in a class/lesson/troupe will also receive $20 off their production fee. To learn about our class options and to register, please imaginetheatre.org/class visit imaginetheatre.org/classes.
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Parent/Adult Volunteer: Imagine Theatre cast members are expected to have one adult (typically a parent, relative, or guardian) participate in a Show Committee(s). The cast member may not be their own representative. Shows take lots of work, plus show committees are a fun way to meet other families and bond as a community!
More information about the show and committees will be discussed at the required committee meeting. Committee members will communicate their schedule and skills for committee placement consideration.
​Read about volunteer/parent/guardian involvement expectations here
Costs
- ​Show Fee: $190 (payable in one or two installments) for cast members. No fee for crew members. This fee covers administrative costs and gets students a show sticker, digital link to photos, and 1 comp (free) ticket. (Max of 3 comp tickets per family unit) ​
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​Optional Items For Purchase: When paying for the production fee, cast members are given the opportunity to purchase a show shirt (not required), and other additional items (Show Posters, digital recording, show button, etc.). Cost for these optional items listed here.
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Other Costs: Students/families should be prepared to have/provide:
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A simple base layer of clothing that will be under their costumes (Costumes are provide. Generic clothing items, like a t-shirt, may be requested from home.)
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Generic socks. (Specialty socks provided.)
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Appropriately sized Basic character & jazz shoes. (Specialty shoes will be provided)
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Generic make-up if required (Specialty make-up and training provided if required)
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*Please let us know if you do not have any of these items and we will happily work with you to find a solution.
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​Scholarships: Scholarships are available for any Imagine Theatre program, including production fees. ​View our Scholarship Guidance document, and the required steps, here!​
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Accepting Roles: Per Imagine policy it is assumed students will accept any role they are given. As an educational organization, we are focused on placing students in roles that will encourage growth. Imagine does not refund class/program costs due to casting drops post-cast list.
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Attendance: Prior to the casting process, students/families will be given the opportunity to declare any date conflicts. These conflicts will be considered when casting and crafting the schedule. Conflicts disclosed after the casting process will be considered on a case-by-case basis as last-minute conflicts place a huge strain on the whole schedule and cast. Students who have unapproved/undeclared absences (beyond being sick or having family emergencies) may be pulled from the numbers/scenes that are missed. Multiple unapproved absences may result in being cut from the cast with no refunds. ​
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Health & Safety:
Questions? Email our Studio Production Coordinator Kelsey Wallace at Kelseyw@imaginetheatre.org
Crew Participation Details
Age, Cost, Expectations, & More...
We are looking to fill the following crew roles for this production of Rudolph Jr.!
Cost: Free!​
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Attendance: Crew must attend Move-In, ALL of tech week, and each performance dates/times as listed above. Other rehearsals (such as stumble throughs) may be added in coordination with the crew team's schedules.​​
Crew Role:
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Stage Manager (ages 14+): The Stage Manager keeps track of cast members, attendance, blocking, set movement and miscellaneous details during rehearsals and production of a stage performance. They also attend all rehearsals and shows as well as move in day at the theater. The Stage Manager will need to arrive 20 minutes before all call times. APPLICATION for this role DUE March 20th
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​Stage Crew (ages 12+): Crew members assist with props, moving set pieces, charging glow tape, cleaning, etc. APPLICATION for this role DUE April 10th.
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Health & Safety:
Read our Communicable Disease Management Plan Here.
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Community Commitment: Imagine's Student Expectation & Code of Conduct communicates the expectations of students who participate in Imagine Programming. This covers electronic/cell phone expectations, behavior expectations, and general safety considerations.
Students and families/guardians will be required to sign the Student Expectations document, affirming that they have read it and agree to uphold these standards. ​Read the document here.
Questions? Email our Studio Production Coordinator Kelsey Wallace at Kelseyw@imaginetheatre.org
Audition, Callbacks, & Casting
(How to Sign Up & What to Expect)
How to Audition:
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Sign up for an audition slot - Here. ​(Each 20-minute audition time will have space for 8 auditioners. Please come 15 minutes early to ensure you are checked in and have proper paperwork completed. You may bring someone with you into your audition time as a support person.) Audition slots and sign-ups close on Sept. 10th at 12am.
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Prepare A Song with Music: Please come prepared to sing 1 minute of a musical-theatre-show song with a backing track. Bring your own accompaniment (instrumental/karaoke, no vocals) on a phone, or tablet and we will play it for your turn. If you are using a phone, please have the appropriate dongle to connect to a speaker.
What Are Auditions & Callbacks Like?
​The audition process is a fun and integral part of the production! We understand that auditions can feel stressful, but everyone you see is your biggest cheerleader! When you thrive, we thrive.
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ARRIVING: When you arrive for auditions, you will check in and make sure all your information is in order. You will have your headshot taken and receive any additional information. One adult may accompany each student into the audition room as moral support.
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AUDITIONING: You and seven other auditioners, along with their support people, will go into the audition room as a group. When it is your turn to perform your song, you will be called up. Hand your accompaniment device to the audio person cued up to the spot you want to begin singing. Stand in front of the artistic team and they will let you know when you may begin. When prompted, “slate”, which means introduce yourself by name and age, then tell us which song selection you have chosen. Then you will indicate for the audio person to begin your song and you can sing. When you have completed, say, “Thank you.” You will get to watch five other students audition, so please show encouragement by staying engaged and applauding when appropriate.
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CALLBACKS: Callbacks will be requested at the discretion of the Artistic Team. If you are called back, you will receive notice before 11pm on Friday, Sept. 12th. You will be notified if you are to attend the entire time, or just a portion thereof. If you are NOT called back, that does not mean you are not getting considered for a part. Being “called back” simply means the directors would like to see you read/perform something specific. For this production, callbacks will consist of a dance, music, and cold readings from the script.
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Casting
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The Cast List will be sent out via email & posted in the shared Google Classroom on the Sunday after auditions at 3pm. As an educational opportunity we assume all students accept their role. The cast list will also be shared on social media that evening.
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The cast size of this show is capped at 30 due to space at the performance facility.
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Students who are registered for a Spring '25 Class/Lessons/Thespian Troupe are guaranteed a spot in the show and additionally receive $20 off the Production Fee.
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Imagine Theatre values diversity on our stage and in our theater. In casting, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, body diverssity, or national/ethnic origin. We aim to cast respectfully and appropriately to all cultures and identities.