AUDITIONS

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KIDS MAINSTAGE MUSICAL: SPRING 2012 "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR."

Ages 7 to 11
Cast members must be able to read.

Director: Tracy Whiteside

AUDITIONS:
Friday, March 16 from 5-7pm OR
Sunday, March 18 from 1-3pm

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REHEARSALS:
April 7-May 5, 2012 (NO rehearsal April 21)
Saturdays, 2-5pm

MAINSTAGE TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS:
May 12 from 2-5pm and May 19 from 2-4pm

MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES:
May 19 at 4pm and May 20 at 11am

This is an ADVANCED audition-only, tuition-based educational program for the best and the brightest young talent. Tuition is $235*. Cast will be required to provide their own costumes, props, makeup and personal items such as socks, shoes, etc.

Payment plans available.

 

Belle is a girl who is dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town, constantly trying to fend off the misplaced "affections" of conceited Gaston. The Beast is a prince who was placed under a spell because he could not love. A wrong turn taken by Maurice, Belle's father, causes the two to meet.

 

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YOUTH ENSEMBLE MAINSTAGE MUSICAL: SUMMER 2012 "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL"

Ages 11 to 18

AUDITIONS:
Sunday, April 29 from noon to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, May 1 from 6:00-8:00 pm

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REHEARSALS: June 6-July 12, 2012 (maximum 3 preapproved absences)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00 pm
Sundays from 1:00-5:00 pm
 

MAINSTAGE TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS: (no absences permitted)
July 15 from 5:30-9:30pm
July 16, 17 and 19 from 5:00-9:00 pm
July 18 from 4:30-9:00 pm
 

MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES: (no absences permitted)
July 21 and 28, August 4 at 10:30 am
July 29 and August 5 at 2:00 pm
August 3 at 7:00 pm

This is an ADVANCED audition-only, tuition-based educational program for the best and the brightest young talent. Tuition is $275* plus a $50* costume fee. Cast will be required to provide their own makeup and personal items such as socks, shoes, etc.

Payment plans available.

 

Disney's High School Musical

 

Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez are two totally different teenagers who meet at a party while singing karaoke on New Years Eve. One week later Troy goes back to his high school, East High, in New Mexico to find that Gabriella is a new student there. They quickly become close friends and accidentally audition for the school musical. After getting a callback, drama queen, Sharpay Evans and her sidekick brother, Ryan are furious. Then Chad, Troy's best friend and basketball teammate, and Taylor, Gabriella's new friend on the decathlon team must find out a way to make Gabriella hate Troy. After seeing that Troy and Gabriella sad about not talking, they soon support their choices and let them "break free".

 

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AUDITION INFORMATION


ALL AUDITIONS:
Auditions are open which means no appointments.  Actors/singers are seen on a first-come, first-served basis, and may arrive at any time within the specified time block.  Be prepared to wait.

Please be familiar with the play or musical prior to the audition.

Not everyone that auditions will be cast.  Casting is based on ability, experience, training and suitability for the role.

Although not a requirement, we encourage you to complete a FVR Performing Arts Academy class prior to auditioning. Proper training can help you land the role of your dreams!

Bring an 8 x 10 headshot (see example below) attached to a proper actor's resume (Google 'Actor's Resume' for examples).


TracyWhitesidePhotography

 

Plays: Prepare and memorize a 1-minute monologue in the style of the show which portrays the character you are most interested in playing. Do not use a monologue from the show. You may be asked to read from the script.

Youth Ensemble Musicals: In addition to a monologue, also prepare and memorize 16 bars of a song from a similar style show.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Do not bring CDs or sing a song from the show.  Singing a cappella is not recommended. Be prepared to dance with proper shoes and clothing.

Kids' Musicals: Shorter monologues are acceptable.  Bring a CD with backing tracks only--no vocals.  Do not bring sheet music or sing a song from the show.  Singing a cappella is not recommended.  Be prepared to dance with proper shoes and clothing. Newcomers are strongly encouraged to enroll in a class prior to auditioning for an advanced program. All other instructions remain the same.

Show Choir/Singing: Prepare and memorize 32 bars of a contemporary song.  Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Do not bring CDs.  Singing a cappella is not recommended.  Monologues are not required for Show Choir/Singing auditions. All other instructions remain the same.

 

*Tuition and costume fees are non-refundable.  Payment plans available.

 

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