2013-2014Musical Auditions

Introductions…

0Mr. Kott (Director) 0Mr. Lotano (Music Director)0Ms. Chris Marcella (Choreographer)0Mr. Zavadil (Orchestra Director)0Ms. Viele (Assistant Director)

0Other roles…

Audition Process

0Vocal Audition- Wednesday, November 20 @ 2:45-?

0Dance Audition- Thursday, November 21 @ 3:00-?

0Call-Backs- Tuesday, November 26 @ 3:00

0Cast List Posted- Wednesday, November 27th at or after 9:00 p.m.

Shenendehowa High School Musical Company

Audition Form

Personal Information:

Name:____________________________________________________Grade:________

Address:________________________________________________________________

Telephone: (Home)________________________________(Cell)___________________

Student E-Mail Address:__________________________________________________________

Parent Name(s):________________________________________________________________

Parent E-Mail Addresses:_________________________________________________________

Parent Cell Phone(s):____________________________________________________________

Experience:

Have you ever been involved in theater productions before? Yes_____ No_____

Shows: Roles: When:

Do you have any special talents (i.e. juggling, playing an instrument, visual arts, etc.) that you would like for us to know about?

NUMBER:

When you arrive, you will be assigned a #- this is your order of

audition

Completely fill out all

information

Tell us about your experience--- We don’t

need a resume… It’s about the audition

What else can you do?

Schedule:

PERIOD: CLASS: TEACHER:

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Provide your class schedule… This helps us get things to you, contact

you during the day & keep track of grades

Conflicts:

What activities are you involved with that will cause a conflict in the rehearsal process? View the calendars attached for the run of the show, if you cannot be in attendance for a rehearsal,

HIGHLIGHT the block on the calendar. Any conflicts not documented on this form, must be approved by Mr. Kott or Mr. Lotano before rehearsal. Three unexcused absences from rehearsals will constitute grounds for dismissal from the production. Any missing of dress or “tech. week” rehearsals is grounds for immediate dismissal from the production.

Production Information:

Would you like to be considered for a specific part? If so, then please identify the part(s) below:

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Would you accept a part in the ensemble? Yes______ No______

Be honest!

Others want to

be a part of the show!

Signature:

I understand that being involved in a Musical Company production at Shenendehowa High School requires serious commitment, and I will only apply for and accept a role for which I can give my full commitment. I realize that the schedule for production includes weekday nights until 6 p.m., during “tech. week” until 8:30 p.m., and later on the nights of performances.

I have provided accurate information about any known conflicts I may have. I understand that THREE unexcused absences from rehearsals are grounds for dismissal from the production. Any missing of dress and “tech. week” rehearsals will automatically be grounds for dismissal from the production. I have shared this information with my parents and have also checked with them about additional conflicts.

I also understand that each club member is required to complete 12 hours of club service. These twelve hours can be completed by a parent or the student. You &/or your parent must sign up for your hours in advance. If the hours are not fulfilled, a student can be removed.

Also, all parents of participating students (cast, crew, etc.) are required to attend a meeting on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00. The meeting will last a short amount of time.

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Student Signature Parent Signature

Know the commitment

required

Be honest and remember 3 UA

is not OK!

12 Hours, non-transferable

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Schedule for Vocal Auditions, Wednesday, November 20

02:40-3:05 Sign in0 Ms. Viele and volunteers will be in the band room. Form

a line out the hall and wait patiently.0 Numbers are assigned by first come, first served. If you

know you need to get out of auditions early---- GET IN LINE EARLY!

03:10 & On: Vocal Auditions 05:45-6:15: Dinner Break- The Production Staff will

break for dinner06:15: Auditions Resume

Process & Details on “The Audition”0 Prepare 16-32 bars (measures) of a song from a musical or a song in

the style of Grease (Pop/Rock). Choose a song that will best show off your voice and that you will be comfortable singing.

0 Be sure to bring sheet music (clearly marked) for the pianist to your audition. It's best to have the copy of sheet music in a binder or book.

0 There will be no a cappella (without piano accompaniment) singing allowed.

0 Starting at 3:10, we will start vocal auditions.0 Band Room- Holding Room0 Chorus Room- Auditions0 Ms. Viele arranging students. 0 1 Student in the Audition Room at a time. “On Deck” five should be

waiting0 Professionalism in the Audition0 Quiet in the halls, Cleaning Up, etc.0 If you miss your audition, you go to the end of the numbers0 When you are finished with your audition, you may leave

Schedule for Dance AuditionsThursday, November 21

0You are already assigned your number from the vocal auditions & will go in this order

0We will meet in the auditorium, dressing rooms will be opened around 2:45

0Wear loose fitting clothes & appropriate shoes to dance in

0Chris Marcella will lead the audition, teaching and then running through of auditions

0You are expected to stay until completely finished, as Chris might want to see specific pairings/grouping.

Call-BacksTuesday, November 26

0First of all… DON’T PANIC! You can still be in the company or considered for a specific role

0Call-Backs will be posted to the website on0Materials can be obtained from Mr. Kott in the North

Faculty Workroom during Periods 2, 3, 6, 7, or before/after school in the Workroom.0 HSW: Mrs. Laiacona in the Main Office

0Plan on being at call-backs from 3:00-until the end. It can come late!

Cast List Posted0No member of the production staff will speak about

casting. 0The cast list will be posted to the website on

Wednesday evening, at or after 9:00 p.m.0You are allowed to have your emotions. React, cool

down, and then let’s talk!0Misc.

0 It’s all about the audition… Even though you are a veteran member of the Musical Company, you have to “bring it”.

Heads of Staff Interviews

0Submit an application for the position desired on the website http://shendrama.com

0Head of Staff interviews will be conducted on Monday, November 25th at 3:30 in the Chorus Room.

0You need to tell us why you should be in this role. This is a position of leadership and requires dedication, maturity, and following through. This is not “just a title”.

0 Student Directors- 2 Students0 Assists the production staff with the smooth operation of rehearsal and preparation

time for the musical. Student directors take notes for production staff, run mini-rehearsal scenes, assist in the management of students, and assists the production staff with needed items. A student director is essentially the right hand of a director. A student serving in this role must demonstrate maturity, commitment, and dedication.

0 Props Master/Mistress- 1 Student0 Creates a prop list, conducts an inventory of obtained/needed items, provides actors

with the props and maintains their safety backstage. Supervises the correct use of said props. Manages the prop closet. A student in this role needs to be confident to assert oneself and reliable.

0 Costumes Manager- 1 Student0 Prepares a costume plot, measures student actors, manages/supervises the effective

ordering or obtaining of costumes, assigns costume staff to various actors as shadows, distributes & obtains checked in costumes, ensures all costumes are only used for show items. A student in this role must be extremely well organized.

0 Stage Managers- 2 Students0 Supervise stage crew & provide instruction for the movement of set pieces. The

stage managers assign stage crew members different roles backstage (such as movement of sets, curtains, special effects, and other important backstage responsibilities.

House Manager-1 StudentManages the house during rehearsals, ensures the house is kept clean, makes sure the auditorium is an area of work and therefore quiet, manages ushers on the nights of performances and dress rehearsals.

Lighting Director-1 StudentAssists the Lighting Designer with the execution of “the vision”. The lighting director organizes the lighting staff, assigns roles to students in the department, and assists the lighting designer with the implementation of the plan (hanging of lights, taking down of lights, etc.)

Sound Director-1 StudentManages the assignment of mics to cast members, assembles a team to supervise sound, goes through script and identifies key sound needs, conducts sound checks, selects sound effects, ensures all batteries are changed for all microphones, manages the sound board.

Dance Captain- 1 StudentStudent is chosen by the choreographer, based upon dance ability. The Dance Captain must be able to learn the dances of the show quickly and be willing to teach other students those roles. The Dance Captain is the “eyes and ears” of the choreographer at rehearsals. This student also assist with running dance numbers. This is not an applied position. The choreographer appoints a dance captain.

Crew, Lighting, Props, Costumes, Sound…

0You will need to commit to participating in the musical. You must attend the read through & viewing of the movie.

0Crew Members do not have to attend rehearsals until mid-January. You need to check the website. More information on this will be given at the read through.