The John Eaton Musical
The 2020 musical participation fee is now payable online!

Important Dates

May 7, Thursday, in school dress rehearsal at 1:30pm
May 8, Friday, evening performance 7:30pm
May 9, Saturday, matinee performance 2:00pm
May 9, Saturday, evening performance 6:00pm
* Performances will be in the UDC Theater of the Arts
Questions? Email the team at LittleMermaidEaton@gmail.com
Mr. Tarzia, Director
Ms. Mistry, Music Director
Mr. Brown, Music Director
Rehearsal Schedule
​Mar 6-22: Mon-Thurs; 3:30-5pm
Mar 26-30: Spring Break
April 2-27: M-Thur; 3:30-6pm
April 30-May 16: M-F; 3:30-6:15pm
May 7: 1:30pm dress rehearsal followed by rehearsal ending at 4:30pm May 8: 5pm rehearsal; 7pm show May 9: noon rehearsal; 2pm show and 4:30 rehearsal; 6:30pm show (some kids stay all day)
General Timeline
January – auditions and show design; rehearsals begin
February – casting and rehearsals in classrooms; techies join rehearsals; parents sign up for different ways they can assist with the production
March – rehearsals move to the stage in the MPR and extend until 5pm; techies attend all rehearsals and techie jobs are assigned
April – show begins taking shape – costumes, sets, and props, etc.  Rehearsals run until 5:30/6
May – rehearsals run until 6/6:15pm; lots of work, but also lots of excitement; performances on May 7th, 8th, and 9th
June – DVD is released and cast party 
** Please check the Eaton calendar for all rehearsal dates and times
Student Expectations
At Rehearsal
  • Pay attention and take it all in.
  • Be flexible: there is much to figure out and plenty to do.
  • Bring script and a pencil everyday.
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At Home
  • Read through the script.
  • Listen to the music.
  • Parents: Please help your child keep track of script!
  • Review stage direction and other information in the script.
Students will maintain consistent rehearsal attendance and positive behavior. Disruptive behavior and unexcused absences will result in the following consequences:
  • Warning from production staff with an explanation of misbehavior (ex. talking to friends during rehearsal, unexcused absences).
  • If a cast/techie’s behavior is deemed unacceptable by the production team, the cast member/techie may be cut from the performance or reassigned to a position with reduced responsibility and involvement.
Participation Fee
The participation fee is $150 per student and covers materials and licensing, costumes, artwork, sets, props, make-up, sound engineer, videographer, printing and t-shirts, choreographer, and lighting. Payment is due by January 31st.                       
The Lion King 2016 
Enjoy these videos from 2016's The Lion King, 2015's Peter Pan, 2011's Once Upon an Island, Jr., and 2012's The Phantom Tollbooth, Jr. productions to get a sense of what Eaton musicals are all about!

The Lion King 2016

Peter Pan 2015