“All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players… “
As You Like It (Act II, Scene 7) | William Shakespeare
Membership
Becoming a MEMBER
The purpose of this group is to produce and present theatrical stage plays. Membership is open to anyone interested in furthering the purpose of the group. The only restrictions are you must be more than 18 years of age (younger children may join the group with a parent or guardian) you must pay your dues and your membership must be approved by the Membership Chairman. You do not need to be a citizen of the city of St. Clair Shores.
To become a member you need only attend one of our meetings or audition for one our productions. Membership entitles you to perform on our stage.
Membership Fee:
Single................ $20.00 per year
Family............... $30.00 per year
(You, your spouse, and all your children under 18 years of age)
>> NEW MEMBER DEAL <<
Single................ $10.00 first year
Family............... $15.00 first year
(You, your spouse, and all your children under 18 years of age)
NOTE: The new member deal does not include RETURNING MEMBERS... new members only. Sorry guys.
Membership dues must be paid before you can perform on our stage.
If you wish to contact the group about membership, our mailing address is as follows:
St. Clair Shores Players
Membership Committee
P.O. Box 141
S.C.S., MI 48080-1941
Or, you can click the membership tab and fill out the form or you can just email us directly at: scsplayersorg@yahoo.com
Auditions
The S.C.S. Players will hold auditions at St. Clair Shores Public Library. Check our Calendar of Events for dates. All auditions are open to the general public (you do not need to be a member of the SCS Players to audition, however, you must join the group and pay your dues if you take a part in one of our productions).
Tryouts begin at 7:00pm and run approximately 1.5 hours.
Spring 2024 - February 21 & 22 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Address:
St. Clair Shores Public Library
22500 Eleven Mile Road
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081-1399
Play: Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
Director: Scott Smith
Cast of Characters (in order of appearance):
ALICE a young girl (270 lines)
WHITE RABBIT never on time (41 lines)
MOUSE a long tale to tell (27 lines)
MOCK TURTLE not a real turtle, but close enough (20 lines)
LORY a kind of parrot (20 lines)
DODO a strange-looking bird (20 lines)
RED QUEEN a chess figure (39 lines)
SOLDIER ONE a playing card (6 lines)
KNAVE OF HEARTS another card (2 lines)
SOLDIER TWO another (6 lines)
QUEEN OF HEARTS a tyrant (29 lines)
CATERPILLAR a sleepy sort (14 lines)
FISH FOOTMAN a servant (3 lines)
FROG FOOTMAN another (8 lines)
DUCHESS a domineering type (15 lines)
COOK loves pepper (14 lines)
CHESHIRE CAT walks about without its grin (10 lines)
TWEEDLEDEE a fat little schoolboy (7 lines)
TWEEDLEDUM his twin (9 lines)
MAD HATTER mad as a March Hare (26 lines)
MARCH HARE mad as a Hatter (25 lines)
DORMOUSE a sleepy-type rodent (10 lines)
ROSE a talking flower (8 lines)
LILY another (8 lines)
DAISY another (9 lines)
WHITE QUEEN another chess figure (30 lines)
KNIGHT an aged horseman (20 lines)
HUMPTY DUMPTY a conceited egg (21 lines)
KING OF HEARTS monarch of Wonderland (35 lines)
SISTER Alice’s elder sister (2 lines)
ADDITIONAL CITIZENS OF WONDERLAND as desired n/a
PLEASE NOTE:
If you are cast in a play, you must join the SCS Players. You must join the group before you can preform on our stage - no exceptions!
Rehearsals are normally 3 days a week for 2 hours each day. Each Director sets his or her own rehearsal schedule, but it is typically Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
You must be available to attend all Tech Week rehearsal. Typically these are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the week the show opens. Typically from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.
You must be available to attend all Performances of the show. Typically these are Friday and Saturday over the course of two consecutive weekends. Typically from 6:30pm to 11:00pm
If you have additional questions or concerns, please email the Director of the show (email address should be listed above) or scsplayerorg@yahoo.com.
Thank you!
Talent
Help us to achieve our annual goal of quality theatrical productions. If you've got a talent, you've got a place in the SCS Players. There are many places for you to let your talent shine. Afraid you have no special talent? That's OK... there are still many ways you can help out (no special talent is required). Here are but a few places where you can get involved in our group:
ACTOR OR ACTRESS:
We hold open auditions for all of our shows. Come down and try out for a lead, you might just get it!
PRODUCER:
Interested in bringing all the elements together for a successful show? Well then, you want to produce. A talent for bringing creative people together is a great help in this position.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:
Are you good at raising funds? Love putting together fund raising events? If so, you'd make a great Executive Producer.
DIRECTOR:
If you've "always wanted to direct" we may have a place for you too. To direct a play, you must first serve as an Assistant Director and direct a workshop skit. The Board Of Directors selects directors for each production.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
Take your first step to becoming a Director. There is much to learn in this position.
STAGE MANAGER:
Probably the single most important position in any show is the Stage Manager. The keep rehearsals moving. The keep detailed records of everything. And once the show is "on its feet" they run everything and ensure the safety of both the cast and crew.
SOUND:
Bring the theater alive with sound effects and music -- an art in itself.
LIGHTS:
The moon, the stars, the sun, a dark cave, a fireworks display and so much more!
PROPERTIES (PROPS):
Every item an actor carries onto the stage must be found, purchased, or made from the ground up.
COSTUMES:
Make costumes, maintain costumes, find and buy what's needed for each show.
MAKE-UP:
Make the actors into beauties or beast, whatever the show calls for.
SET DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION:
Each show must have a new and unique set designed and built.
SET DRESSING:
Got a talent for interior decorating? Well, have we got a job for you. Set Dressing! Turn a lifeless stage into a home, a castle, or whatever.
OTHER:
The above list just begins to scratch the surface of things you can do in this group to help make a show a success. Other important jobs include, set tear down, ticket sales, painting, concessions, etc.
Ready to take your part?
Membership
Advertise
Are you or your company interested in Advertising in our Playbill or here on our website? If so, please contact our advertising executive:
SCS Players Advertising Executive
Here's a brief breakdown on the price structure for advertising in our playbill:
Show Sponsor……………………….. $500.00
Inside Front Cover………………… $250.00
Inside Back Cover…………..……. $200.00
Full Page Ad……………………….… $150.00
Half Page Ad…………………….….. $100.00
Quarter Page…………………….…. $50.00
Patron Ad…………………………..… $10.00 or more
Your advertisement will run in all of our Playbills for one season.
This is a great way to get your name out to a local audience and show your support for your community and its living theater!