Welcome to Mean Girls!
GENERAL INFO
Content in this show is considered High School/Adult. Tech rehearsals are a black out period. Everyone must attend. They are long rehearsals, so be prepared for full day participation and late nights, sometimes extending to 10PM weeknights. Students who miss tech rehearsals, or too many regular rehearsals, will be removed from the production. Fees are non-refundable. A production fee of $150 due October 15th applies in addition to tuition. Performers provide their own undergarments, dance shoes, makeup, and wigs as applicable.
Mandatory Tech Rehearsals October 24th-26th, and November 1st-2nd, with final tech/dress November 5th and 6th.
Performances run November 7-9 and 14-16
GROUP ME
We will communicate the majority of our information via the Group Me App, with longer information sent out in emails. Please make sure to have actors and guardians join the app using this link:
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Note- This Group Me is for Show specific info only, please don’t use the app for communicating other information or setting up social events etc.
ACCESS THE BACKING TRACKS
Rehearsal Track Access Instructions-----
IPAD-MAC-IPHONE---
The MTI Player Application from the Apple Store:
1. Download the MTI Player Application from the App Store
2. Open the application and enter the Rehearsal Track Code MEA3671848 in the password line, leaving the username blank. Click Login.
3. Tap on "Shows" and then your show’s title to download and then play the rehearsal music on your device.
4. Once the tracks are downloaded, you will no longer need a WIFI connection to play the tracks. We recommend putting your device in airplane mode while in rehearsals to limit interference.
ANDROID---
The MTI Player from Google Play (Rehearsal Tracks Only):
1. Download the MTI Player Application from the Google Play Store
2. Open the app and enter the rehearsal code MEA3671848 in the Rehearsal Code box. Click Login.
3. Click on "Downloads" to download the rehearsal music to your device.
4. Once all tracks are downloaded, return to the main menu and tap “Shows” and then your show’s title to play the tracks.
5. Once the tracks are downloaded, you will no longer need a WIFI connection to play the tracks. We recommend putting your device in airplane mode while in rehearsals to limit interference.
Note: The Android Application is only available for Rehearsal Tracks.
COMPUTER-
The MTI Player Streaming (Rehearsal Tracks Only):
1. In any web browser, navigate to player.mtishows.com/rehearsal
2. In the box labeled "Streaming Access" enter the rehearsal code in the rehearsal code box and click
“Stream Tracks”
Note: You will need a strong internet connection to stream the music from the website. Streaming is only available for Rehearsal Tracks.
FOR THOSE IN GUYS AND DOLLS TOO- Do this…
To access multiple shows in the MTI Player app, log out of the app first. Don't log in with a rehearsal code, or you'll only get access to the show linked with that rehearsal code.
Create a personal/new account on the app. Please be sure to write down the username/password you create for your app login. Once logged in on the app, go over to the internet to player.mtishows.com/rehearsal. In the App Access section, type the personal username you created for logging in on the app, and then type in the rehearsal code for Mean Girls (MEA3671848). Click Add Code. Refresh this webpage, type your personal username in again, and then type in the rehearsal code for Guys and Dolls (GUY3671841). Click Add Code. Once you've done this, go back into the app on your device, go into the Show section of the app, and press the refresh icon near the top. Both of your shows will appear, ready to download.
WEBSITE RESOURCES
We will post reference videos and other materials on our website-
About us, Current Students, Mean Girls Teen Edition- or you can bookmark this link
SCHEDULE
Rehearsals will begin Monday, August 4th, 7-9, for a read/sing-thru, then continue on Tuesdays 7-9 through August, and Fridays staring August 8th 4:30-6:30 through October. Additional rehearsals on Sunday evenings 7-8:30 will be based on specific characters/numbers as needed in October.
Additionally, we will host full cast Saturday Rehearsal October 18th.
Mandatory Tech Rehearsals October 24th-26th, and November 1st-2nd, with final tech/dress November 5th and 6th.
Performances run November 7-9 and 14-16.
ACCESS THE SCRIPT and More in Production Pro
You will receive an email invitation to join Production Pro. This is an app that holds the script, score and more. We will not have hard-copy scripts on hand for a While, so the digital version is your best option in the meantime. If you have not received an e-mail invitation to production pro, text Jen at 704-488-6703.
THINGS TO BRING
Reminder to have flesh tone or light colored undergarments for modest changes in an open/shared dressing room space.
Bring a bin with your name on it to keep your items in.
Suggested items in your bin- makeup and hair kits, deodorant, extra undergarments, socks, tights etc. Shoes for the show with your name on them. Bottle of water that doesn’t spill. Clean snacks.
Female actors will need light or flesh colored tights, tank tops, and shorts for underneath their costumes.
Male Actors will need light or flesh colored tank tops and shorts for underneath their costumes.
All Actors will be required to wear jazz shoes for rehearsal purposes, but will able to wear street shoes that are easy to dance in and coordinate with their costumes for performances.
