Frequently Asked Questions

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• When does my child audition for the Drama Production program?

Students audition for the program at the end of their 6th and/or 7th grade year. The auditions are typically held in March or April and will continue into May (depending on how many students audition). 

 

• When is my child notified about audition dates and times? Where does my child sign-up for an audition time?

Students are notified of audition dates and times several weeks before the audition process begins. There will be several announcements made weekly over the P.A. system, as well as flyers posted around school informing the students that audition spots are open. Sign-ups are in Mr. Dean's classroom (Room 15). When students sign up, they will receive paperwork clearly detailing the process. They will need to return some of these forms prior to their audition.

 

• When and how is my child notified if he or she has been accepted into the Drama Production program?

Students are notified if they have been accepted into the program two weeks after the final audition. The acceptance list will be posted on the Drama Production web page on the Millikan Website as well as this website in the upcoming events section.

 

• If my child has not been accepted into the program, what does that mean?

Unfortunately, due to the competitive nature of our program and a very limited amount of spaces available, we simply cannot accept every child who auditions. It does not mean that they are not talented or that they wouldn’t be a wonderful addition to the program. It does not mean that we don’t recognize that there are some students who are already working in the industry or some who have been studying their craft for years.  We know not being accepted can be a crushing disappointment, but it is also an opportunity for a valuable life lesson.  We encourage every student to keep on working and re-audition the following year.  Regarding classes, students who are not accepted into the program will be placed in an alternative Performing Arts class. We highly recommend students audition for several programs that are of interest to them just in case they do not receive their first choice.

 

• What happens if my child is an incoming 7th or 8th grader from another school and would like to be a part of the program? How does my child audition for your program?

We encourage any and all new students to audition for the Drama Production program.  Before they can audition, however, students must first audition for the Performing Arts Academy/Magnet. Again, these auditions are NOT for the Drama Production program, but are required as the first step.  After students have been accepted into the Performing Arts program, they must RE-AUDITION for the Drama Production program. 

To further clarify, auditions and assessments for Drama Production are held by DP staff only. Drama Production is an entirely separate program and is assessed differently than acceptance into the Millikan Performing Arts.  If you have already been accepted into Millikan Performing Arts and would like to audition for the Drama Production program, please use the “Contact” page on this website and Mr. Dean will schedule a time.

 

• Does my child need to audition again for acceptance into the program if they have already completed a year in the program?

Generally, we do not require students to re-audtion for the program if they have already been in the program the prior year. There are cases, however, where we may ask a student to re-audition if we feel that the student is not fulfilling the commitment and responsibilities of our program.

 

• When my child is accepted into Drama Production, what will their year look like in the program itself?

Drama Production produces two full-length Broadway-Style productions a year.  Rehearsals will take place during class-time as well as after school when necessary.  Typically, we will begin after-school rehearsals a month before the production. During that time, students may be required to stay until 5pm once or twice a week. Two weeks prior to the show, cast members may be in rehearsals until 8:30 pm. We ask that ALL students cast in a show be “off the books" (no conflicts) during the two weeks before production as leaving for auditions, other rehearsals, commercial shoots, sports events, etc. will not be permitted. It is not fair to other cast and crew members if a student misses rehearsals. Therefore, unexcused absences may result in losing a role. 

 

Should you have questions that have not been answered above, please feel free to use the “Contact” form to reach our Director, Mr. Dean.