SPEF 5th Grade Musical
In 2018 we joined Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. What 5th Grade Musical adventure will we take in 2019? Find out more, soon!
About the SPEF 5th Grade Musical Program
The Fifth Grade Musical is a South Pasadena tradition that brings together students from all three elementary schools. This fall, fifth-grade students will begin rehearsing a popular musical, in preparation for performances at the South Pasadena High School Auditorium on Friday, February 7 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, February 8 at 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm, and Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 pm.
Limited Enrollment & Expectations
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the program, enrollment is limited to a maximum of 90 students and takes place during a limited enrollment window in the fall. Participants are required to commit to attending all rehearsals and must be available for the weekend of the performances.
It’s also a big commitment from parent volunteers who commit a minimum of 20 volunteer hours in everything from supervising rehearsals and designing posters, to applying makeup and working backstage and props.
Registration Info
2019 Registration Coming Soon!
The 5th Grade Musical production is self-sustaining with all staff and expenses covered by ticket sales and student tuition for the program. It is made possible through the high-level of involvement from parent volunteers who handle everything from supervising rehearsals and designing posters to applying makeup and working backstage and props.
SPEF 5GM FAQ’s
Who Can Register
Registration is open to current SPUSD 5th grade students.
How to Register
How to Register:
- Registration is online at https://spef4kids.campbrainregistration.com.
- It’s the same registration system for SPEF Camps, Summer School & Afterschool.
- If new to SPEF programs, you can create an account now and add household information.
- On Wednesday, September 4 at 9am, the registration portal will open, and a 5th Grade Musical 2019-20 ‘Start Application’ button will appear. You may need to refresh the page in your browser if you log in before 9am. As part of registration, you will need to:
- Update your student’s grade.
- Add ‘5th Grade Musical Registration’ to your cart.
- Select a Tuition Option and Volunteer Committee (if applicable) – either Tuition plusVolunteer 20 hours for $390 or Tuition plus Buy-Out my Volunteer hours for $540.
- Select T-shirt size, and complete Household/Publicity Waiver, Medical & School Forms.
- Select Payment method – By credit card in Full or by Installment (Deposit & Installmentson Oct 11, Nov 8 and Dec 6) or by Cash/Check at the SPEF office before Sept 6, 12pm.
- By Registering, you agree to follow SPEF’s Attendance, Behavior, Publicity, Recording,Refund, Sign in/out & Supervision policies.
- The registration portal will close on Friday, September 6 at 12pm midday.
- Your registration is not complete until you press submit and receive a confirmation email.
Parent Information Meeting
Join us Thursday August 29, 7-8pm for a Parent Information meeting at the SPUSD Board
Room, 1020 El Centro St, South Pasadena. It will be a chance to get answers to your questions.
Attendance, Behavior & Supervision Policy
- The Attendance Policy requires that students are available to attend all 113 hours of planned rehearsals, unless ill. Rehearsals are most Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from September to February, and Saturday afternoons in January. Please review the Rehearsal Calendar at www.SPEF4kids.org to confirm your student is available all planned hours.
- At times, students will be required to watch others rehearse. The Behavior Policy requires that students be quiet and observant at this time, and show respect to fellow students, staff, and volunteers. Do not register your student if you think this might be a challenge for your student.
- Supervision & Sign in/out policies also apply – Students must be supervised between school dismissal and the start of rehearsal, and Signed In & Out each rehearsal.
Wait List Policy
- SPEF will use a wait list for any student that could not sign up because the program was full, or because they missed the registration window. Contact SPEF to be put on the wait list. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that being on the wait list will result in inclusion in the musical – moving from the wait list is dependent on another student dropping from the program.
- Contact the SPEF office if you need to drop your student from the musical. SPEF’s Musical Refund policy is to offer a Refund less $75 Admin fee until October 11.
Volunteer Committees
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Committee |
Description |
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Costumes |
Help sew and create costumes for the cast, and make the show look great! This is a fun, rewarding committee that needs a group of passionate and committed volunteers. Help make the show look great! |
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PR |
Want to help design and print tickets, posters, and tshirt? Like taking photos for marketing, writing articles, captions and posts? This committee is for you! |
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Makeup |
In Dress Rehearsal week in January, learn student hair and makeup requirements. To work on this committee, we expect you will be available 3hrs before 3 Performances to help get students through hair and makeup. |
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Props & Backstage |
Creative? Like hunting for treasures? Like organizing students? Volunteer to help on the Backstage & Props committee! In Fall, you’ll help collect props for students to practice with during rehearsals. In February when we move to the SPHS performance space, you’ll work Backstage or Downstairs to help supervise students, give prompts, and help with props. |
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Supervision |
Volunteering as a rehearsal supervisor is the only way to see rehearsals in progress and is such a rewarding experience! There are a variety of opportunities: sign in supervision, help during rehearsals, sign out supervision, and supervising meals performance weekend. |
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Tickets |
After Winter break you’ll help sell tickets at drop off (8am) and/or pick up (2:45/1:05pm) at your school. Performance weekend, you’ll help sell tickets at the box office 45 minutes before shows or help usher (you’ll be able to take your seat in time for performances). |
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Committee Co/Chairs |
We love having a point person to lead each committee – let SPEF know if you want to lead or co-chair a committee. |
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