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Wyoming Middle School Drama Program

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

2019-2020 CAST & TECH CREW INFORMATION PACKET

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Wyoming Middle School production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”, one of the most enduring shows of all time, with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. All 5th – 8th grade students are invited (and encouraged) to interview for one of the Tech Crew Positions and audition for a role in the cast! No previous experience required.

• TECH CREW INTERVIEWS: December 3 and 5, 2019, 3:15-4:15 PM – Fay Auditorium

• CAST AUDITIONS: December 9, 11 and 16, 2019, 3:30-5:30 PM - Fay Auditorium

• PRODUCTION DATES: March 6 and 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM and March 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM

On behalf of the entire production team, we look forward to a wide variety of students wanting to be a part of the DREAM either by auditioning for one of the many cast roles or to participate other aspects of the show by interviewing for the Tech Crew. With this in mind, think about what talents (tech or cast) you hope to bring to the production, practice the songs from the list provided, come dance, take a deep breath, relax, smile, and HAVE FUN!!!

Break a leg!

Dr. Topher Collier

Director, WMS Drama Program

TECH CREW INTERVIEWS:

DATES & LOCATION: December 3 and 5, 2019 – Fay Auditorium

Tech Crew Overview The Wyoming Middle School Drama Program Tech Crew is designed as an activity for any 5th-8th grade student with a genuine interest for the technical process of theatrical productions. Within the WMS Drama Program, the Tech Crew refers to ALL jobs NOT on stage performing and is an activity that can grow in responsibility from 5th–8th grade as students change positions. Or it can be something new for a student in 8th grade to try for the first time. A different Tech Crew is designated for each production – the fall play, winter musical, and spring variety show – with tailored to fit the specific needs of each show. We are looking for responsible, quiet, hard-working students who want to learn more about the technical process behind the scenes of a drama production.

Please look at your availability to be sure you can commit to Tech Crew. The various Tech Crew positions all have a different commitment level (please refer to Tech Crew Information packet for guidelines). In addition, there will be various training sessions scheduled throughout the production for each position, including the KICK-OFF REHEARSAL/MEETING for All Cast & Crew on Monday, January 6, 2020, 3:20-5:30 PM.

Tech Crew Positions for the Winter Musical WMS Tech Crew is redesigned as a training program for students to develop skills needed in the Wyoming Middle School Drama Program productions and to potentially feed into the Wyoming High School Theatre Arts Tech Crew is students wish to pursue this in high school (really, students deserve the flexibility to try some new things in middle school and change their course by high school – we get that). Tech Crew areas of training might include possibilities in areas such as:

• Costume Crew (Costume Assistants/Dressers, Hair/Wigs, Make-up) • Front of House Crew (Front of House Manager, Box Office, Candy-Grams,

Concessions, Greeters, Lobby Design, Programs, Tickets, Ushers) • Lighting Crew (Light Board/Lights, Spotlights) • Marketing and Publicity Crew (Advertising Sales for Inclusion in Program,

Publicity, Announcements, Posters, Show Shirts, Social Media • Rehearsal and Performance Crew (Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager /

Stage Manager-in-Training) • Props Crew (Properties Master, Properties Assistant, Properties in Training) • Set Crew (Set Construction and Painting) • Stage Crew (Curtain, Stagehands, Runners) • Sound Crew (Sound Board, Body Mics, Microphones)

Interview Step

1. Sign up for one of the audition days on either December 3 or 5:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AACAE29A13-tech

(Note: Please be sure to also include the name of the individual student interviewing.)

2. Complete the Cast & Tech Crew Audition/Interview Form (pp. 10-16 of this packet). Remember to have a parent or caregiver sign the form!

3. Attach a “head shot” to turn in with your audition form – these can be any size. (This is a photograph of yourself that shows you from your shoulders up.)

• School pictures will work great. • You will not get these photographs back. • These do not need to be professionally done.

4. Arrive on time, 3:15 PM, to Fay Auditorium for your interview with your completed, signed Audition form and headshot.

5. Be prepared to be at your interview day for the entire time (from 3:15-4:15 PM). There is often a lot of “waiting/down time” when working Tech Crew, and this interview process might mirror this process in several ways.

6. Bring something quiet to do while you are waiting. 7. NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM DURING AUDITIONS

OR REHEARSALS. 8. Be prepared to talk about your interests and enthusiasm with helping bring the

technical aspects of this technicolor musical come to life on stage and HAVE FUN!

The Cast and Tech Crew List for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will be posted by Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

KICK-OFF REHEARSAL/MEETING for All Cast & Crew on Monday, January 6, 2020, 3:20-5:30 PM.

Cast Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, a Concord Theatricals Company." In addition, you will provide TMC with credit in the following form on the title page of the programs and on any website or webpage for your production of the Play: "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, a Concord Theatricals Company, 229 West 28th Street,

11th Floor, New York, NY 10001. www.themusicalcompany.com Phone: (212) 598-2204. Email: [email protected].

Questions? Please email the Artistic and Production Team at [email protected].

CAST AUDITIONS:

DATES & LOCATION: December 9 and 11, 2019 – Fay Auditorium

Character Breakdown*

Role Vocal Needs Character Description Vocal Audition1

Narrator Soprano/High Tenor with extended range. Vocal Range: Low F# to High G

Vibrant, energetic, charming and animated storyteller.

1: Prologue (pp. 9-11) 2: Jacob & Sons (p. 18-19) 3: A Pharaoh’s Story (pp.122-125) 4: Any Dream Will Do (Finale) (pp. 210-218; two-minute selection)

Joseph Tenor who is both a strong singer and actor. Vocal Range: Low A to High G

Magnetic, honest and likable with good intent. He believes in himself and his convictions. Actor should sing and move very well.

1: Close Every Door (pp. 87-88) 2: Those Canaan Days (pp. 162-173; one minute from the melody line)

3: Any Dream Will Do (Finale) (P 210-218; two-minute selection)

Jacob (Joseph’s Father) Baritone. Vocal Range: Low A to C.

He overly dotes on Joseph; excluding his other sons. Good actor, who sings and moves well.

1: One More Angel (pp.49-51)

2: Those Canaan Days (pp. 162-173; one minute from the melody line)

1 Audition music will be sent via email, though, to the address used for the SUG once per day for new sign ups. In the meantime, audition songs and cast recordings can be easily found online.

Joseph’s 11 Brothers:

Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Naphtali, Issachar, Asher, San, Zebulon, Gad, Benjamin, and Judah

Mixed ranges. High energy, very active. Good singers, dancers, and actors. Need to develop unique characters, sing harmony and to portray wide range of performance styles in a group with their own different personalities, talents, and flaws.

1: Those Canaan Days (pp. 162-173; one minute from the melody line) 2: Any Dream Will Do (Finale) (P 210-218; two-minute selection)

Potiphar Strong singer and actor. Vocal Range: D to B

A powerful and rich Egyptian and Joseph’s employer. Strong actor as well as a good singer.



Mrs. Potiphar Minimal Singing

A strong dancer, indulgent woman who likes to get her own way; self-centered, beautiful and confident.

One-minute selection chosen from the “Audition Songs List” below.

Pharaoh Baritone/Tenor Most powerful man in Egypt; an outgoing, engaging entertainer, connects with audiences, sings an ‘Elvis-style’ song and enjoys adoring fans. Strong singer/actor, good dancer/mover.


2: Song of the King (pp. 129-135)

Butler Tenor The Butler works for Pharaoh. He is a decent man in precarious situations, needs to be a good singer and honest actor.



Baker Tenor The Baker works for Pharaoh. He is a decent man in precarious

1: Those Canaan Days (pp. 162-173;

situations, needs to be a good singer and honest actor.

one minute from the melody line)


JOSEPH’S Amazing Ensemble

Mixed ranges. Specialized chorus that will play Ishmaelites, Egyptians, prisoners, Butler and Baker, as well as various other chorus and solo roles throughout the show.


2: Any Dream Will Do (Finale) (P 210-218; one-minute selection)

JOSEPH’S Technicolor Chorus

Mixed ranges. Select chorus that will sing/dance with the Ensemble throughout the show.


2: Any Dream Will Do (Finale) (P 210-218; one-minute selection)

* Note: The Director reserves the right to cast roles with actors of any age or gender. The attached character role descriptions are provided as guidelines only.

Audition Songs List

Audition excerpts, as noted above, will be taken from the songs listed below from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Mega-Mix Version) with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice. You will be considered for all roles, including ensemble, for which you indicate an interest, regardless of song choice.

• Prologue • Jacob & Sons • One More Angel • Close Every Door • A Pharaoh’s Story • Go, Go, Go Joseph • Song of the King • Those Canaan Days

• Any Dream Will Do (Finale) • Megamix

An accompaniment and a group vocal warmup will be provided at the audition.

Cast Audition Process

1. Sign up for one of the audition days on either December 9 or 11:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AACAE29A13-cast

(Note: Please be sure to also include the name of the individual student auditioning. Audition music will be sent via email, though, to the address used for the SUG once per day for new sign ups. In the meantime, audition songs and cast recordings can be easily found online.)

2. Complete the Cast & Tech Crew Audition/Interview Form (pp. 10-16 of this packet). Remember to have a parent or caregiver sign the form!

3. Attach a “head shot” to turn in with your audition form – these can be any size. (This is a photograph of yourself that shows you from your shoulders up.)

• School pictures will work great. • You will not get these photographs back. • These do not need to be professionally done.

4. Everyone will have to dance, so bring appropriate clothing and shoes. Don’t worry if you are not a great dancer, this is just to see what abilities people have for the show, so have fun.

5. Everyone will also have to sing; if you are interested in one of the principal dancer roles, don’t worry about being an amazing singer-we just need to hear what your voice sounds like.

6. Choose the appropriate vocal material from the attached list for the role(s) you are most hoping to be cast and practice, practice, practice. (Note that individuals (of any gender orientation) interested in the roles of the Narrator or Joseph should be familiar with all songs noted.)

7. Arrive early, 3:20 PM, to Fay Auditorium on your specific audition day with your completed, signed Audition form and headshot.

8. Be prepared to be at your audition for the entire time (from 3:30-5:30 PM). The schedule will vary by day and you may end up dancing or singing at the beginning (or both!).

9. Bring something quiet to do while you are waiting. 10. NO CELL PHONES ARE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM DURING AUDITIONS

OR REHEARSALS. 11. Be polite and flexible. Auditions take time, and we need to make sure we see

everything we need to see. If you are asked to do a lot of different things, this is a good thing – it means you are being considered for several roles!

12. Be prepared to demonstrate your amazing ability to participate, collaborate, inspire, and HAVE FUN!

Cast Audition Callbacks DATE & LOCATION: December 16, 2019, 3:30-5:30 PM – Fay Auditorium

Even if you audition for a certain role, you may end up called back for a different one. Don’t worry – this is common in theatre – maybe the Director(s) see something that you do not. Be prepared for this to happen and be familiar with the music selections from the show!

The callback list will be shared no later than midnight on the evening of December 12th so that any auditionees receiving a callback can be prepared to stay after school on Monday, December 16th after school until 5:30 pm. If you receive a callback, please be ready to sing and dance and expect to be there for the full time. Make sure you check the blog so that you know if you are called back or not!



KICK-OFF REHEARSAL/MEETING for All Cast & Crew on Monday, January 6, 2020, 3:20-5:30 PM.

Cast Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, a Concord Theatricals Company." In addition, you will provide TMC with credit in the following form on the title page of the programs and on any website or webpage for your production of the Play: "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, a Concord Theatricals Company, 229 West 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001. www.themusicalcompany.com Phone: (212) 598-2204. Email: [email protected].


Wyoming Middle School Drama Program

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

2019-2020 CAST & TECH CREW AUDITION/INTERVIEW FORM

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Grade: ________________________ Homeroom: __________________________________

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Parent/Caregiver Email Address(es):

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Parent’s/Caregiver’s Phone Number(s): ________________________________________

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Student’s Phone Number: ____________________________________________________

Student’s Email Address: _____________________________________________________

Age: ________ Height: ________ Voice Part (SATB/Unknown): ______________

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (Please include any formal instruction including any private instruction, instructor(s) and duration.) You can attach a resume if you have one.

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Any Additional Special Skills (e.g., dialects, gymnastics, instrumental music, painting, carpentry/construction, lighting, design, etc.):

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Position(s)/Role(s) Desired*: ______________________________________________________________________________

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* Note: The Director reserves the right to cast roles with actors of any age or gender. The attached character role descriptions are provided as guidelines only.

Will you accept a different role/position? _____ YES _____ NO

Will you accept an Ensemble role? _____ YES _____ NO

5th and 6th Grade Tech Crew Applicants: Are you willing to be a member of the FRONT OF HOUSE CREW? _____ YES _____ NO

Why do you want to be involved in the WMS production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat?

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What strengths would you bring to Tech Crew or Cast for this particular show?

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Describe the characteristics do think are important in a Cast and Tech Crew members and how you plan to demonstrate these throughout rehearsals and performances of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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PARTICIPATION FEE:

If you are cast in the show or chosen for the crew, a $30 participation fee, payable to the MS Drama Program, to cover t-shirts, snacks, and cast party will be due at the parent meeting.

If selected as a lead or other person who will need a script or vocal book, you will require an additional charge if the book(s) DO NOT come back before the final performance, in perfect condition.

Please note that all cast members may be asked to purchase small components of their costumes and some make up, all of which they will keep after the show.

REHEARSAL INFORMATION:

The Wyoming Middle School Drama Program expects a high level of commitment to the musical production and fellow cast members. Each actor and tech crew member is expected to be reliable and earn the trust of the Directors, production team, and the group. The amount of rehearsals that you are required to attend will depend on the specific role or tech crew position you are cast or placed.

Absences from rehearsals (and performances!) can cause you to fall behind and can create stress on your fellow actors and production members. Note that you will only be expected to attend rehearsals on the designated days(s)/time(s) of the musical numbers associated with your role. Attendance is MANDATORY at all rehearsals at which you are scheduled and for which you have not indicated a conflict below. Any non-pre-arranged or unexcused absences following the submission of this audition form may result in being pulled from a number or scene or, in egregious cases, dropped from the show at the Director’s and Production Manager’s discretion.

• KICK-OFF REHEARSAL/MEETING for All Cast & Crew: Monday, January 6, 2020, 3:20-5:30 PM, Fay Auditorium

• CAST REHEARSALS will begin Tuesday, January 7, 2020 (Mondays through Thursdays, 3:20-5:30 PM). A detailed Rehearsal Schedule, with a breakdown of rehearsal dates by role, musical numbers, and technical needs will be provided to all cast and crew members the first week of rehearsal.

• CHOREOGRAPHY REHEARSALS with our Artist-in-Residence will most likely run February 3-14, Monday-Friday, 3:15-6:45 PM. (7th and 8th grade students will be dismissed early on Friday, February 7.) There may also be some weekend rehearsal time on February 8-9.

• TECH WEEK REHEARSALS, the week of March 2-5, will run later into the evening. ABSOLUTELY NO conflicts are permitted during this week. If you have an unavoidable conflict during TECH WEEK, you will not be selected as a cast member. You must be able to perform at all shows. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT PRODUCTION DATES: March 6-8, 2020

Are you able to attend rehearsals regularly? _____ YES _____ NO

Are you available each of the performance dates? _____ YES _____ NO

PLEASE LIST ALL KNOWN CONFLICTS, INCLUDING DATES AND TIMES, FROM DECEMBER 19, 2019 – MARCH 8, 2020 BELOW: ______________________________________________________________________________

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ADULT VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT: All parents/caregivers are asked to volunteer for at least TWO shifts in the pre-show weeks AND at least ONE Tech Week or performance shift. There will also

be volunteer opportunities that can be done on your own time for those who are unable to assist as rehearsal aids after school. We need everyone to pitch in to help the rehearsals and show run smoothly! If you cannot fulfill volunteer commitment, your child will not be asked to participate in this production. If you have extenuating circumstances, please speak with the Director in advance. PERMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION AND ADULT VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: I ___________________________________________________ understand that my child is participating in the activities required for an audition, rehearsal and performance in a musical theatre production and, if selected to be a part of the cast and/or tech crew, has my permission to participate in the Wyoming Middle School Drama Program’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I have listed all conflicts. I know participation will be time consuming. I have read and understood all of the above. All information given by me above is complete, correct and true. I will fulfill adult volunteer requirements. I hereby give permission for images of my child, captured during this production through video, photo, digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of the Wyoming Middle School Drama program locally distributed publications to families within the district, and waive any rights to compensation or ownership thereto. Please initial here if your child is released to WALK HOME after rehearsal. _______ All students must leave the premises after rehearsal. An adult must remain on-site until all students are gone, so please be mindful of pick-up times. By signing this form, I agree to all of the terms and understand that my child may be replaced if they fail to meet the requirements listed herein. I have signed this document freely and voluntarily.

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Participant (Signature) Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, a Concord Theatricals Company." In addition, you will provide TMC with credit in the following form on the title page of the programs and on any website or webpage for your production of the Play: "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, a Concord Theatricals Company, 229 West 28th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001. www.themusicalcompany.com Phone: (212) 598-2204. Email: [email protected].


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