Calling ALL Parker & McCarthy

MUSICIANS, SINGERS, DANCERS, RAPPERS, & MORE!!!

SHOWBOAT 2026 is coming! We are looking for acts to fill the program for
Two (2) Separate Shows on Saturday, May 16th at the CHS PAC!!!

Show 1: 5-6:30 PM - Featuring the best of 5th & 6th Grade
Show 2: 7:00-8:30PM - Featuring the best of 7th & 8th Grade
(Mandatory Dress Rehearsal THURSDAY, May 14th)

Whether you're a SOLO or a GROUP, we want to see all the amazing talent that our Middle Schoolers can bring to the stage! (Though, to be honest WE REALLY LOVE GROUPS!!)

**Acts that have performers from both schools, are welcome and encouraged to audtion. If accepted, the show will be placed in ONE of the shows.

String Players Are "GOLDEN"!!

If you play strings in orchestra, be sure to sign up for Lion's Showboat Chamber "GOLDEN" Orchestra ! No Audition Required... and YES you can be in an Act AND Play in the orchestra.

Are you more of an ACTOR, COMEDIAN, or MAGICIAN?
WE NEED 6th & 8th GRADE EMCEEs!

We are looking for 6th & 8th Graders to Lead the show and introduce the acts! The emcees will work with the show director to write intro scripts and jokes in a couple of after-school sessions before the show. (Emcees are required to be at Dress Rehearsal on May 14th, just like performers.)

SIGN UP FOR AUDITIONS NOW!

7th & 8th Grade Solo & Group Acts AND 8th Gr. EMCEEs	WED. APRIL 1st & THURS. APRIL 2nd **2:40pm to 4:30pm ** in the McCarthy Music Wing
5th & 6th Grade Solo & Group Acts AND 6th Gr. EMCEEs	WED. APRIL 8th & THURS. APRIL 9th **2:40pm to 4:30pm ** in the Parker Chorus Room

 If you have questions about the Auditions or The Lions Middle Schools Show Boat, please email Showboat Director (Karyn Crouthamel, Parent) at: lionsmiddleschoolsshowboat@gmail.com

REQUIRED STUDENT & ADULT CONTACT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT!! We need reliable & accurate contact information to make sure that everyone is in the loop on plans and in the event of any schedule changes. Students should complete this information TOGETHER WITH AN ADULT.

Once performers are accepted into the show, Students & Adults will receive an email with the following:

• Google Classroom Code (managed by Ms. Robertson, Parker's Chorus Director)
• Remind App Code for Text Messages

We will primarily use Google Classroom to get information to students, however, we will also send periodic updates to the designated adult.

If you have questions or concerns about Showboat communications please email the Showboat production team.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ACT!!

We know choosing JUST ONE thing from all the amazing talents you have can be hard, but we also want to know that you are willing to commit to coming up with one great idea and then working to make it the best you can be in time for the Showboat on May 16th!!

IMPORTANT!! Please do not sign up, if you are unclear of what your Act will be.
To be considered for the show, your Act needs to be reasonably "show ready" for your audition, and you must commit to making the Act "PERFORMANCE READY" BY May 14th. 

2026 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Entire song/act to be performed at auditions.
• Song selection is final at auditions. No changes will be permitted after auditions.
• NEW!! Must provide link to recordings prior to auditions.
  We will download music to our show computer because school Internet IS NOT RELIABLE for playing internet music on demand.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA DETAILS

STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL, PERFORMANCE, & EMCEE REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS

Though this show will have lots of separate acts, we're all one big team! Like with any team Practice Makes Performance Ready. We need to know we can count on the whole team to rehearse on their own time . All Accepted Acts need to be able to put in personal time at home to learn & practice their acts.

All Accepted Acts are expected to be present at their scheduled Dress Rehearsal and performances of the show at the CHS PAC:

• MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL, THURSDAY May 14th
  • 4-6pm for Rehearse Show 1
  • 6-8pm for Rehearse Show 2
• PERFORMANCE NIGHT, SATURDAY May 16th 
  We encourage all performers to attend the oppossite show to support their fellow students.
  • 7th/8th Grade Watch Show 1, 5:00-6:30PM
  • 5th/6th Grade Watch Show 2,  7:00-8:30PM
  As added incentive, for performers who attend for the entire show, we will provide complimentary dinner at Intermission.
• MANDATORY EMCEE REHEARSALS
  Students selected as will have 3 ADDITIONAL MANDATORY after-school rehearsals to write their script & rehearse. DATES TBD, but these will end in time to take the late bus home.
  

STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• RESPECTFUL CONDUCT REQUIRED
  ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE RESPECTFUL TO ALL DIRECTORS & PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS AT ALL TIMES.  Students are also expected to give respect to their fellow students at all times. Students who act in a disrespectful manner will be given a warning, and any continued or further disrespectfulness may result in the student being removed from the production.
• APPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY & TOOLS
  Good conduct also includes appropriate use of technology & tools in person and on digital platforms. The Google classroom is a school-sponsored resource and conduct online should be "school appropriate" as content & posts could potentially be seen by other students, teachers, and/or your principal. If a student is not using the technology and communication tools appropriately, they will be given a warning, and if their behavior does not improve, they may be removed from the production.
• REHEARSAL CONDUCT, SCHOOLWORK, & SCHOOL CONDUCT
  Students are expected to maintain good behavior at their school at all times, and to remain in supervised areas at all times during rehearsals. Students are expected to keep up with homework and maintain a passing grade in every class. Disruption of a rehearsal may cause the student to be removed from the rehearsal. Should the behavior happen more than once, they may be removed from the production. Any school suspension will result in the student being put on probation for the musical and depending on the severity of the situation, possibly be removed from the production.

PARENT SUPPORT EXPECTATIONS

PARENT SUPPORT TO STUDENTS

Our production cannot succeed without the support of parents/guardians & caregivers. First and foremost, we need your support for all the students involved in the show, regardless of role or ability. Second, we need you to support your student in the role they are assigned, including helping them with learning their lines, songs, or staging.

PARENT SUPPORT TO PRODUCTION

Minimally, we ask that each family of accepted acts provide at least one (1) adult volunteer to help in the lobby or backstage during at least one (1) performance of the show (this can be the alternate grade performance). This small effort should allow all our parent volunteers to see their student's performance while ensuring enough help and chaperones for the whole show. If families are able to volunteer more help during production, we would greatly appreciate it. Please let us know below if you have any specific expertise that you would be willing to put to use on our behalf.