The Green Lake Drama Dragons

Green Lake Elementary prides itself on working to create valuable multi-arts experiences for its students, and our after school drama program is in a league of its own. With the support of Molly Kerr Goldman and Merissa Goldstein (GoldKerr Productions), our students work hard for months to bring its community a full-scale theatrical experience, complete with beautiful sets, elaborate costumes, lighting and "special effects", and - of course - concessions. 

The performances are free of charge and everyone is welcome. We do ask for a small donation at the door, but only from those who are willing and able. It's not a fundraiser. It's an arts experience, and we hope you'll take part! 

Announcing this year’s school play: 

The Wizard of Oz 

Performances will be February 6th, 7th, and 8th in the Green Lake Elementary Cafeteria. 

Want to be in the play? 

For 3rd-5th grade students: 

To have an acting part in the play you must do the following: 

1. Register on September 13th-17th on www.6crickets.com

○ September 13 - Registration is for 5th grade students only 

○ September 16th-17th - Registration is open for 4th grade students

○ September 17 - Registration is open to 3rd through 5th grade students

○ Fee is $285 plus tax and service charges (Scholarships available by contacting Ms. Schneider or PTA enrichment coordinator) 

2. Fill out the Google form online and submit a video audition using these audition scenes by September 20th
3. Attend in-person Callback Auditions
   • Tuesday Sept 24th  - 3:30-5 PM
   • Thursday Sept 26th - 3:30-5 PM 
4. Rehearsals are every Tuesday and Thursday (when school is in session),
   • Starting October 1st, from 3:30-5pm in the school cafeteria 
5. Performance Week! 
   • Daily rehearsals the week of February 3rd-8th in the Cafeteria Everyone who signs up will get a part. 

For K-3rd grade: 

We will be taking 12 younger students to play extra Munchkins and Flying Monkeys. They will meet about 7 times (on Tuesdays) to learn their parts and will come in for the final dress rehearsals and performances. This is not a weekly class and only meets a few times. 

1. Register for the School Play Chorus class on www.6crickets.com, beginning Sept 27th. 
   • Fee is $150 plus tax and service charges (Scholarships available by contacting Ms. Schneider or PTA enrichment coordinator)
2. Come to rehearsals 3:30-5pm on 11/5, 11/12, 12/3, 12/10, 1/7, 1/21, 1/28, and the dress rehearsals on 2/4 and 2/5
3. Performances will be 2/6, 2/7, and 2/8 

Not an actor? Still want to be a part of the fun? 

• Join our Family Set and Prop making workshop
  • Friday, November 15th 4:30-7:30pm 
• Help move sets or do hair and makeup the week of Feb. 3rd-8th
• Work on a costume, set, or prop project on your own at home 
• Make something fun and tasty for the concessions at the performances
• Come see the show! 

There are many other ways to be involved. Email goldkerrproductions@gmail.com to receive more information 

We view every one of our productions as a community event and want as many people as possible to get involved and have fun. I started directing this program years before I had a kid in the play and have continued to do it even after my kids left GLES. This is the same case for many other parents who love theater and want to be a part of something creative. There are many ways to support the play: sets, costumes, makeup, props, lighting, music, baking, cleaning, sewing, shopping, watching! 

If you have any questions we have not covered here, please let us know. Thanks again for all your support and for wanting to be a part of this. 

Molly and Merissa