Welcome to RCTC!


Thank you for being here.
Choosing musical theatre is a truly magical journey.

YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Everyone who registers for a River City Theatre Company Workshop Production is accepted. (NOTE: We do review all applications and conflict forms for potential concerns and conflicts related to the production. In rare cases, we may not be able to accept an application.)

All participants will not only be in the production, they will go through professional acting, dance, and vocal training. If there is a particular part your child’s hoping to land, we offer auditions. Auditions are held to determine who will perform the lead roles. 

The first weekend of our workshop includes an introduction to the show, dance training, and a vocal rehearsal. This includes rehearsing music selections assigned by the musical director in preparation for auditions.

Auditions are typically held the second weekend. Please click on the Audition Prep & Process page for more info.

AGE GROUPS

Participation in RCTC is open to students in 1st - 12th grades. Boys who have graduated high school may participate through the age of 19.  

Cast members are divided into groups by grade level.

A — cast members are 1st through 3rd grade. 

B — cast members are 4th through 7th grade. 

C — cast members are 8th through 12th grade. 

NEW PARENT ORIENTATION & HEAD SHOTS FOR ALL CAST MEMBERS

We offer a mandatory parent orientation evening for all new and returning families. This gathering is the Friday night prior to the first day our workshop begins.

All forms and payments must be submitted at this time. If you have not submitted the forms digitally on our Registration page, you are able to fill out paper copies at orientation.

We will give a brief overview of the entire process from orientation to closing night. Cast Members will have headshots taken and be measured for costumes.

Orientation Location:
Hawkins School of Performing Arts
118 Woodmere Road, Folsom CA 95630

REHEARSAL INFORMATION

A — cast members will typically rehearse Saturdays 2:00 to 4:30pm. 

B — cast members will typically rehearse Saturdays 2:00 to 7:00pm, with a 30 minute break.  

C — cast members will typically rehearse Sundays 2:00 to 8:00pm, with a 30 minute break. 

Lead rehearsals are usually held every Saturday 3:00 to 6:00pm.

Lead vocal rehearsal will usually be held Saturdays 1:30 to 4:30pm.

Additional lead, vocal, and/or dance rehearsals, for leads or those given specialty roles, may be held on Fridays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm or Saturday from 1:30 to 7:00 or Sunday from 12:00 to 8:00pm.  These rehearsals will be scheduled each week for specific roles.  All age groups may be called in for additional weekend rehearsals – these could include Friday evenings or Saturday/Sunday afternoons.

Rehearsals will be held at Hawkins until midway through the rehearsal process. Rehearsals will then be moved to Natomas High School for the remainder of the workshop.

TECH WEEK

“Tech Week” is the final week of rehearsal prior to our opening performance. During this time additional rehearsals will occur on the weekend and every weeknight evening by cast. These rehearsals are mandatory to prepare for opening night.

FIELD TRIP SHOWS

We offer 2 days of matinee performances to allow elementary and middle schools to see our musical theatre performance live. Field trip shows will be performed at Natomas High School. Cast members will perform in field trip shows only one of the two days (unless they are double cast). California Education code allows for an excused absence for participation in a performance for a public school pupil audience.  There will be one weeknight rehearsal for each cast prior to the field trip show.

CAST MEMBER ATTENDANCE

Cast member commitment to the production is critical. Rehearsal attendance helps members become comfortable and confident in their roles. Rehearsals require the attendance of ALL cast members in order to be effective. This includes arriving on time and prepared. Please see Rehearsal and Attendance Page for more information about attendance policy.

CONFLICT FORM

All cast members are required to file a conflict form. This form is your declaration of any and all conflicts during the 11-week workshop. Conflicts include any commitment that would prevent you from participating in a rehearsal day, or arriving late.

SCHOLARSHIPS

A variety of scholarships are available to make it possible for your child to participate in River City Musical Theatre Company! 

The RCTC Ronald Cisneros Scholarship is intended for families who can not financially afford to pay registration fees and/or costume fees and would therefore remove their chances to participate in an RCTC workshop/production. To apply and be considered for the RCTC Ronald Cisneros Scholarship, you must fully complete and submit the application at least one week BEFORE the registration deadline, as noted on the RCTC registration page for each workshop / production. We are unable to accept scholarship applications submitted after the deadline.

For more information, please email treasurer@rivercitytheatreco.org.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • Application and Conflict forms are subject to review prior to orientation.

  • Excessive conflicts or history of disregard for our Code of Conduct in previous productions may cause your application to be denied.

  • All conflicts must be submitted prior to auditions.

  • Your application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE at the time of auditions.  If your child chooses to drop participation after auditions the application fee becomes non-refundable.

  • If your application is not accepted, your fee will be refunded to you

  • Application fee is for one show only.

  • Participation fees do not include the cost of tickets to view performances.

  • Attendance is crucial and attendance policy will be enforced.

  • Participation in an RCTC production includes commitment of parent participation.