5th Grade Musical

SPEF 5th Grade Musical

South Pasadena students will travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. This show features updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR.is a fast-paced take on the classic tale.

The ever-curious Alice’s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit. Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game!

Since 2011, SPEF has hired Upstage Theatre Schools to be the production team for SPEF’s 5th Grade Musical. Upstage Theatre Schools is a provider of performing arts education for young people aged 5-15 years old in many Southern Californian locations, including South Pasadena. For more information go to https://www.upstageschools.com.

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Details for 2019-2020

Blue Cast Showtimes
February 7th @ 7:30 pm

February 8th @ 4:00 pm
Red Cast Showtimes
February 8th @ 7:30 pm

February 9th @ 2:00 pm
Location: SPHS Auditorium
1401 Fremont Avenue
South Pasadena, California 91030

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.

Character Development

Vocal training

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Dance

Stage Experience

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

2019-2020 Registration has Closed.

5GM Rehearsal Calendar

5GM Info Packet

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

Committee	Description
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.

SPEF PROVIDES FUNDS, ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT TO IMPROVE OUR STUDENTS’ EDUCATION. THIS IS POSSIBLE ONLY THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF PEOPLE LIKE YOU.

SPEF 5th Grade Musical

Details for 2019-2020

Blue Cast Showtimes

Red Cast Showtimes

Location: SPHS Auditorium