2. You do not have to be in it. The Talent Show is optional for 4 th graders only. You may only be in 1 act (solo or group). You must ask you parents and return the permission slip by April 24 (2 weeks away). Not everyone will make it. Our show can only be 45 minutes long. You must be able to attend 2 after school rehearsals (May 12 and 19 till 4:20).

3. Auditions are based on: Preparedness Your routine must be polished and practiced You must practice outside of school…and get your parents’ help Music Must have appropriate lyrics….if not, there are no “do overs” Needs to be 1-2 minutes long, we will help you cut your music

4. Stage presence Look out at your audience, move around if you sing Conduct If you have an office referral starting today until the Talent Show, you will not be allowed to perform

5. Singing Know the lyrics Sing out….you will try out with a microphone No lip syncing Provide your own music (on a CD or flashdrive) Music cannot be on an ipod No more than 3-5 singers will be chosen If you talent is…….

6. Gymnastics You must provide your own mats and someone to move them Must have mats for tryouts and practices

7. Comedy Jokes must be appropriate (no hitting or shoving) Your routine must be practiced and ready

8. Extra Info No card trick acts….audience can not see We will have a piano available Costumes must be appropriate A teacher will be the MC Don’t copy acts from last year Go on youtube with your parents for ideas

9. Please remember…. Permission slips go out this week and the deadline is April 24 (in 2 weeks) Return complete forms in the black tray If you lose your form, print one from the webpage If you have a question, write it down with your name and teacher’s name and put it in the tray. I will get back to you. NO stopping me in the hall for questions AND… NO DRAMA. You and your friends work it out. Do not come to me or your teachers to solve your problems.

10. Any questions….because after today, all questions must be written down and left in the black tray.