ERHS Theater

LofPAC, or the Loft Performing Arts Community, is East Ridge High School’s drama club. All are welcome! We traditionally meet the first Friday of every month right after school in the theatre. LoftPAC attends theatre workshops, sees plays & musicals, plans social gatherings, and more! Our first LoftPAC meeting is Friday, September 8th.

– Tech Crew Meeting –

Interested in working on tech crew? Join us for an informational session and to learn about the many technical theatre opportunities there are here at East Ridge. Lighting, sound, set construction, scenic painting, costume crew, video crew, and more! The tech crew meeting will take place immediately following the LoftPAC (drama club) meeting (9/8) in the choir room.

Stay connected!

Keep an eye on our website for updates. Students are also highly encouraged to join the LoftPAC Remind, by texting @loftpac to 81010. Also, consider following us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok). Families are also highly encouraged to signup for our monthly newsletter.

Below you will find crew assignments for the performance crew. You must send me a message via Remind or an email to accept your crew position.

As a reminder, the following dates are all mandatory for the stage crew:
Monday, April 17th from 3:30-6:30pm
Tuesday, April 18th from 3:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, April 19th from 3:30-6:30pm
Thursday, April 20th from 3:30-6:30pm
Friday, April 21st from 3:30-6:30pm
Monday, April 24th from 3:30-6:30pm
Tuesday, April 25th from 3:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, April 26th from 3:30-6:30pm
Thursday, April 27th from 3:30-6:30pm
Friday, April 28th from 3:30-6:30pm

Also, the following dates are all mandatory for all performance crew members:
Saturday, April 29th from 9am-5pm – Tech Saturday Rehearsal
Monday, May 1st from 3:15-7pm or later – Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, May 2nd from 3:15-7pm or later – Dress Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 3rd from 3:15-7pm or later – Final Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, May 4th at 5:30pm – Performance Call Time
Friday, May 5th at 5:30pm – Performance Call Time
Saturday, May 6th at 12:30pm – Performance Call Time
Sunday, May 7th at 12:30pm – Performance Call Time & Strike

If you don’t see your name on the list and believe it should be, please contact me. All those that expressed interest in participating on the performance crew have been given a position.

Jimmy
Technical Director

Open to all individuals ages 16-22 regardless of the school they attend or previously attended.

Content Warning: This musical contains mature content that may not be suitable for all performers and audience members. Spring Awakening contains explicit language, sexual situations, and scenes depicting violence and suicide. Specific character requirements are listed here.

Auditions

Monday, May 15th from 3:30-6:30pm
Tuesday, May 16th from 6-9pm
Or submit electronically by Monday, May 15th at 12pm
East Ridge High School Black Box, Door 7
4200 Pioneer Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129

Please plan to stay for the entire session if you are auditioning in person.

Audition Sign-Up Form
Please contact Jimmy at jstocco@theloftstage.org if you have problems with the audition form.

Tech Crew

Virtual tech crew information meeting Monday, May 15th at 8pm
Tech Crew Information Zoom Meeting
Tech Crew Form

What to Prepare for Auditions

Please prepare 16-32 bars (approx. 1 minute) of a musical theater or pop song in the style of Spring Awakening. Auditioners should bring recorded accompaniment, a speaker and hook ups will be provided. You may also sing the selected piece here and accompaniment will be provided. There will be a short movement element of the audition so please wear or bring clothes and shoes you can move easily in. Auditioners will also be asked to read from some of the sides provided here.

Description of SoWashCo Summer Stock

Join your peers to create a performance of Spring Awakening. Both actors and technicians are invited to partake in this technique focused and skill-building intensive process. Dive into this pre-professional experience to hone your technique and create a full-length performance. There is a $100 registration fee for all participants. If you are interested in performing you will be asked to audition, and can register following casting. Ages 16-22 are eligible to participate.

*Limited scholarships are available if registration fee is a barrier

Age of Performers

Auditions are open to performers 16 years and older. Any auditionees who are under 18 years at auditions must present a signed parent/guardian permission slip here confirming acceptance of the adult themes and mature requirements of this show. If an under 18 auditionee is successful in being cast in this production, further consents and guidelines will be discussed with the parent/guardian and cast member.

Rehearsals

(subject to change based on need and space availability)

Monday, July 17th from 5-10pm
Tuesday, July 18th from 5-10pm
Wednesday, July 19th from 5-10pm
Thursday, July 20th from 5-10pm
Friday, July 21st from 5-10pm

Monday, July 24th from 5-10pm
Tuesday, July 25th from 5-10pm
Wednesday, July 26th from 5-10pm
Thursday, July 27th from 5-10pm
Friday, July 28th from 5-10pm

Monday, July 31st from 10am-12pm and 1-4pm
Tuesday, August 1st from 10am-12pm and 1-4pm
Wednesday, August 2nd from 10am-12pm and 1-4pm
Thursday, August 3rd from 10am-12pm and 1-4pm
Friday, August 4th from 10am-12pm and 1-4pm

Tech Crew Schedule

(subject to change based on need and space availability)
Set Construction, Lighting, and Sound Crews

Tuesday, July 18th from 6-9pm
Thursday, July 20th from 6-9pm
Saturday, June 21st from 9am-3pm

Tuesday, July 25th from 6-9pm
Thursday, July 27th from 6-9pm
Saturday, June 30th from 9am-3pm

Monday, July 31st from 9am-3pm (load-in)
Tuesday, August 1st from 6-9pm
Thursday, August 3rd from 6-9pm
Saturday, August 5th from 9am-3pm

Tech Rehearsals

Saturday August 5th from 9am-3pm
Monday, August 7th from 4-7pm and 7:30-10:30pm
Tuesday, August 8th from 4-7pm and 7:30-10:30pm
Wednesday, August 9th from 4-7pm and 7:30-10:30pm
Thursday, August 10th from 4-7pm and 7:30-10:30pm

Performances

All performances will be held at Oltman Middle School
Friday, August 11th at 7pm
Saturday, August 12th at 2pm and 7pm
Sunday, August 13th at 6:30pm