Play Audition Information - FAQs
Audition Checklist:
• Complete online application by Oct. 24th
• Turn in Audition Form (completed by performer) with ‘headshot’ photo to your school office by Oct. 24th
• Your child should practice the short song portion from the show (sheet music and mp3 of song is at the bottom of this page). They don’t need to memorize it---though that is a good idea, as it may help them feel more comfortable. They’ll have the song sheet and music to sing with at the audition. They don’t need to be nervous…just relax and do their best!
• Have your child dress in comfortable clothes and appropriate shoes (sneakers/dance shoes) for each audition.
• Attend one of the Mandatory Parent Meetings:
Tuesday Oct. 30th 4pm at Daves OR
Thursday Nov. 1st 5pm at Van Meter OR
Saturday, Nov. 3rd 12pm at Blossom Hill
• Read the “New to the Play”, “Parent Responsibilities”, and “Audition Details” on the website
Each child should attend 4 audition sessions:
They will learn songs and dances that will be in the actual show, so the audition time will be used like a rehearsal. The artistic staff will be watching throughout the audition sessions, to best assign kids their roles.
If your child can’t make their assigned audition times/dates below, please have them attend the other time for that type of audition.
Monday Oct. 29th @ Daves multi-use room
3-4:30pm Daves 4th & 5th Graders
4:15-5:45pm Van Meter & Lexington 4th & 5th Graders
5:30-7pm Blossom Hill 4th & 5th Graders
Readings/Vocals
Tuesday Oct. 30th @ Daves multi-use room
3-5pm All 4th Graders
5-7pm All 5th Graders
Vocals/Choreography
Thursday Nov. 1st @ Van Meter MPR
3-4:30pm All 4th Graders
430-6pm All 5th Graders
Choreography
Saturday Nov. 3rd @ Blossom Hill MPR
9:30am-12noon All 5th Graders
12 – 2:30pm All 4th Graders
Final Auditions
Audition Questions:
What happens at auditions?
The director, choreographers, and vocal director want to get a general idea of each child’s abilities in order to place them in an appropriate role. Your child may prepare the short song bit from the show (see bottom of this document; mp3 recording of song is on play website). Each child will also learn a dance and small speaking scene during the audition process. The directing team will watch and listen to the children over the audition period (4 auditions per child) and make their casting decisions based on their observations.
What should students bring to auditions?
Your child doesn’t need to bring anything to the audition. They should have had a snack and restroom break prior to arriving. They must wear comfortable clothes and dance shoes or sneakers to auditions. Long hair must be tied back.
What if I can’t make the times for my child’s school or grade or an audition session?
Please do your best to have your child attend one session each of the 4 audition days. For example, if your child is a Daves Ave student, please try to attend one of the other school’s sessions. The same is true for the grade level. If your child cannot make any one of the audition sessions, please let the producers know (theplaylg@gmail.com). Also, if your child cannot make the Saturday audition session, please let the producers (theplaylg@gmail.com) know by Thursday, November 1.
Are parents or family members allowed to watch the auditions/rehearsals?
Parents are not allowed to observe auditions.
Parents may watch rehearsals while volunteering as rehearsal supervisors.
When and where will the cast list be posted?
The cast list will be posted on the play website Sunday evening, Nov. 4th.
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