Our Next Show:
Alice in Wonderland jr.
Station Musical Club 2025
SAVE THE DATE FOR AUDITIONS! JANUARY 8th from 2:45 – 5:15PM
The musical club is an extra curricular club that takes place from 2:45 – 5:15 pm on Mondays, some Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a few other days beginning January 8, 2025 and continuing through until March 16, 2025.
The Cast
Welcome to our program!
The Hilliard Station theater is a program where children learn performing techniques by putting on a musical! The practices are after school as it is an extra-curricular activity. This year we will be performing Alice in Wonderland JR!!! Station typically sees around a 60 – 70 person participation rate including cast and crew.
If you have questions about our program here is our contact information:
Joy Grubbs
The Staff
Mrs. Joy! Grubbs, a native of Cambridge, Ohio, received her bachelors of Music Education and Level I Kodaly training from Capital University in 1992 and her Masters of Music Education from The Ohio State University in 1997 which included her level II and III Kodaly certificates.
Mrs. Grubbs’ teaching career has included both general music education and choral music education in South-Western and Hilliard City Schools. Her choirs have performed locally for charities and audiences of more than 900 people. Beginning with one choir class period of sixty students, the Hilliard Station Choir has grown to a consistent 180 members. Joy! is an active member of OMEA, OAKE and TRIKE.
Since coming to Hilliard City Schools, Mrs. Grubbs has directed 29 musicals both at the sixth grade and the middle school levels. She believes that the theater is a place of acceptance and personal growth in both theatrical performing and confidence. Students are encouraged to sing, dance and act in a positive environment that promotes excellence and peer engagement. The sixth grade musical is a no-cut program so that everyone has the chance to discover the art that Mrs. Grubbs is so passionate about.
- (614) 921-6800
- Joy_Grubbs@hboe.org
Gallery
Photos by Tiffany Morisue, Morisue Photography, morisuephotography.com
General Information
Station Musical Club Registration Form
Click the links below to fill out registration and photo release.
Hilliard 678 Musical Boosters
Musical Expectations and Attendance PolicyStation-Musical-Club-Registration-Form-2025
Musical Club is a performing group. Therefore there are expectations in this club which may not occur in other clubs.
Attendance: All students are required to be at rehearsals unless:
They have an excuse from a parent
They have an absence from school
Please notify Mrs. Grubbs @ Joy_Grubbs@hboe.org.
Two unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the club.
- Behavior: Classroom behavior is expected.
- Students are never to leave the practice area without letting an adult know.
- Students will receive a verbal warning if acting inappropriately or not following directions. If three reminders are given during rehearsals, the student will be dismissed from the club.
- Costumes: Participation fees will cover the majority of the cost of costumes. Each cast member needs to provide undergarments, shoes, and some basic clothing items. See costume page on the musical website for specifics.
- Parent pick-up will be promptly at 5:15 in the parking lot between Station and the HUB. Please refer to the rehearsal schedule and only have your child report to practice on the days they are scheduled to come.
- At home practice – Students should look ahead at what is to be rehearsed and practice at home so they are ready with lines/songs and able to take direction.
Our goal is to provide a safe, fun environment for our actors/musicians to grow and refine their skills. We would like for everyone to have both a strong work ethic and a humble and kind attitude. The theater is a place of friendships and acceptance. We hope that these middle school experiences will lead to continued theater participation in the high schools and beyond as both spectators and participants.
Alice in Wonderland Cast – This will become a link for audition call backs in January 2025.
Alice in Wonderland Jr. Characters – click here to read about the characters
Alice in Wonderland Costume Breakdown
Parents! We have decided to rent only some of the costumes for this show! The majority of
the cast participation fee will be to cover the rental of costumes and/or purchased costume
pieces.
Actors Costume Breakdown – Link will be provided late January 2025
Alice in Wonderland Audition Music
Sheet Music will be provided November 2024
Alice in Wonderland Audition Music with voices – coming November 2024
Alice in Wonderland Soundtrack – coming fall 2024
Recordings & Script
Links to the script both music and text.
These are the recordings with voices and with accompaniment only so you can practice.
Alice in Wonderland Script & Recording – Will be posted January 2025 after auditions
Alice in Wonderland Rehearsal Schedule
All rehearsals will be held from 2:45 – 5:15 PM unless otherwise specified.
*Some additional rehearsals will be required of lead roles.
All rehearsals will be held on the Station stage. Students are to meet Mrs. Grubbs in the auditorium. Parents should pick up in the parking lot between Station and the HUB promptly at 5:15 p.m.
**Please note** This printed schedule is subject to change. The correct schedule can always be found on the website and I will also email any changes.
Alice in Wonderland Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday, January 8 – Auditions. Auditions will end at 5:15 pm. Check for your name on the call-back list posted by 10 PM. |
Thursday, January 9 – Call back packet pick-up. Anytime during the school day or afterwards until 3 PM. |
Friday, January 10 – Callbacks. Only students who are asked to come to callbacks. Students are allowed to leave once completed. |
Saturday, January 11 – Parts posted on the theater website by 10 AM. |
Monday, January 13 – Leads – music rehearsal. Cast called: Alice, Small Alice, Tall Alice, White Rabbit, The Flowers, Mad Hatter, The Cattepillar, Tweedles, March Hare, Queen of Hearts, Dodo Bird and Cheshire Cat |
Tuesday, January 14 – READ THROUGH – Whole cast called. Measurements will be taken. Special end time 4:45PM |
Wednesday, January 15 – Music and Blocking Prologue – Whole cast called. |
Tuesday, January 21 – Music and Blocking Scene 1 – Cast Called: Chesire Cats, White Rabbit, Alice, Clock Chorus, Queen of Hearts, Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, Dodo Bird, Rose |
Wednesday, January 22 – Music and Blocking Scene 2 – Cast Called: Alice, Doorknob, Small Alice, Tall Alice, Chesire Cats, Dodo Bird, Lobsters, Walking Fish, Donkey and Elephant |
Monday, January 27 – Music and Blocking – Review Prologue, Scene 1 and 2 – Whole Cast Called |
Tuesday, January 28 – Music and Blocking Scene 3 – Cast Called: White Rabbit, Small Alice, Alice, Chesire Cats, Tweedles, Tall Alice Dodo Bird |
Wednesday, January 29 – Music and Blocking Scene 4A – Cast Called: Chesire Cats, Rose, Lily, Violet, Petunia, Daisy, Poison Ivy, Small Alice, Flower/weed chorus |
Monday, February 3 – Music and Blocking Scene 4B – Cast Called: Small Alice, Bug Chorus, Cheshire Cats, Caterpillar |
Tuesday, February 4 – Music and Blocking Scene 5 – Cast Called: Cheshire Cats, Alice Mad Hatter, March Hare, Tweddle’s, King of Hearts, White Rabbit, Dodo Bird |
Wednesday, February 5 – Music and Blocking Review Scenes 3-5 – Whole Cast Called |
Saturday, February 8 – Set Build Day 9AM – noon and 2 – 4PM. There will be a sign up genius for slots of time to come in. |
Monday, February 10 – Music and Blocking Scene 6 and Epilogue – Whole Cast Called |
Tuesday, February 11 – Review – Prologue, Epilogue and Scene 6 – Whole Cast Called |
Wednesday, February 12 – Off book! Run Prologue through Scene 4A – Off book! |
Tuesday, February 18 – Whole Cast – Off book! Run show Scene 4B – Prologue |
Wednesday, February 19 – Whole Cast – Off book! Run Show |
*Wednesday, February 19 – 5:15 – 6PM- CREW ONLY! 45 minute tech crew meeting to determine assignments and meet the stage managers. Parent pick up at 6:00 PM. |
Monday, February 24 – Whole cast and Crew – Run show – Crew in audience to watch show run. |
Tuesday, February 25 – (Tech rehearsal Scenes Prologue –4A) whole cast and crew |
Wednesday, February 26 – (Tech rehearsal Scenes 4B – Epilogue) whole cast and crew |
Saturday, March 1 – Costume Day – There will be a schedule for time slots to come in. Bring baskets today and leave at school. |
Monday, March 3 – Run Show – Whole cast and crew |
Tuesday, March 4 – Run Show – Whole cast and crew |
Wednesday, March 5 – DRY DRESS REHEARSAL – (Costumes, but no make-up) – whole cast and crew. |
Monday, March 10 – DRESS REHEARSAL – whole cast and crew |
Tuesday, March 11 – DRESS REHEARSAL – whole cast and crew – Cast Pictures! |
Wednesday, March 12 – DRESS REHEARSAL – whole cast and crew – Cast Pictures! (round 2 if needed) |
Thursday, March 13 – Performance #1 – 8:30 AM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium – This performance is for Station staff and students only. Call times will be updated as we finalize details. |
Thursday, March 13 – Performance #2 – 10:00 AM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium – This performance is for Station staff and students only. |
Friday, March 14 – Performance #3 – 7:00 PM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium –
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Saturday, March 15 – Performance #4 – 7:00 PM at the Hilliard Station Auditorium –
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*Partial Strike for costumes – Cast costume turn in at 8:30PM or once done with family. (Should take under an hour.) Crew will remain to help with costume loading. |
Sunday, March 16 – There will be a sign-up genius
*Strike Set – Cast and crew members will sign up for a time to come in and help tear down set, put away sound and props. |
Links to the script both music and text.
These are the recordings with voices and with accompaniment only so you can practice. This link has all 39 tracks, not just one. Click in the top right hand corner for list.
Joy Grubbs
Mrs. Joy! Grubbs, a native of Cambridge, Ohio, received her bachelors of Music Education and Level I Kodaly training from Capital University in 1992 and her Masters of Music Education from The Ohio State University in 1997 which included her level II and III Kodaly certificates.
Mrs. Grubbs’ teaching career has included both general music education and choral music education in South-Western and Hilliard City Schools. Her choirs have performed locally for charities and audiences of more than 900 people. Beginning with one choir class period of sixty students, the Hilliard Station Choir has grown to a consistent 180 members. Joy! is an active member of OMEA, OAKE and TRIKE.
Dr. Laura Kitchel
Dr. Laura Kitchel is the Area Head of Music Education and Assistant Professor of Music at Capital University Conservatory of Music where she teaches courses in Music Education, directs Capital’s treble ensemble Cantabile, and oversees and teaches in the Master of Music in Music Education summer program. Previously, she taught high school choir and general music in Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio.
As a clinician and researcher, Dr. Kitchel has presented at many state and national conferences, including Ohio Music Education Association (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), the Virtual National NAfME Conference (2021), National NAfME Conference in Orlando, Florida (2019), Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (2018) and Missouri Music Education Association (2017). She has also provided multiple professional development sessions for area schools and music programs.
Dr. Kitchel holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Bowling Green State University, a master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Kentucky, and her doctorate in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with Music Education emphasis from the University of Missouri.