AUDITIONS: Wednesday, February 24, :30pm- 7:30pm Wednesday, March 2, :30pm- 7:30pm

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1 HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART YOUTH THEATER 2016 SPRING MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION of AUDITIONS: Wednesday, February 24, :30pm- 7:30pm Wednesday, March 2, :30pm- 7:30pm Students ages are invited to audition for the cast of our Youth Theater Main stage productions in Fall and Spring. Auditions are held at Harmonia School of Music, 204 F Mill St. Vienna, VA Audition Fee: $20 Production Fee: $ The fee includes, over 45 hours of rehearsals and training time, Cover almost all costumes, performing in 3-4 shows, All sets and props & License for the show, scripts & materials. IMPORTANT DATES: Rehearsal Days and Times beginning March 18 th : Fri. 3/18 6/3 4:45pm - 7:45pm Sat. 6/4 5:00pm - 8:00pm Additional rehearsal(s) could be added if necessary. Dress/Tech Rehearsal Dates: Sat. Jun. 4 th & Wed. Jun. 8 th 5:00pm- 8:00pm Show Dates: Fri. Jun. 10 th - Sun. Jun. 12 th For further questions contact: Harmonia School of Music & Art 204 F Mill St. NE Vienna, VA harmonia@harmoniaschool.org

2 Audition Instructions 1. Complete the audition form and submit with your photo and the audition fee of $20.00 and reserve an audition time. 2. Please make sure you arrive on time for your scheduled audition. 3. Please come prepared with all required audition materials below. 4. The Audition results will be ed to everyone by Monday, 3/7/ Once you received a cast list and decided to accept the roll, you must complete the production fee payment and pick up the script and CD by Friday, 3/11/2016. Audition Requirements Auditions will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24 th 4:30-7:30 and Wednesday, Mar. 2 th 4:30-7:30pm. All actors are asked to sign up for an audition time through the Harmonia School office. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO: 1. Sing a short one-minute song selection of your choice. Sheet music is required. You may bring in a CD with accompaniment music that DOES NOT contains any vocals. 2. Sing a song given by the director. A sheet music will be provided. 3. Perform an one/two minute monologue, which will be distributed at the time of the rehearsal. 4. Demonstrate some dance movements or dance. 5. Do selected cold readings from Fame Jr. script. 6. Stay for the entire period of audition time. EXPECTATIONS OF ALL SELECTED CAST MEMBERS: 1. Cast members MUST attend all required rehearsals and performances. If you are not able to attend the mandatory dress rehearsals and performances, you WILL NOT be cast in the show. 2. All music and speaking parts must be memorized by May 6 th. 3. The director(s) must be notified in advance of any absences from rehearsals. The cast members with more than two absences, tardiness and / or a No-Show will be grounds for dismissal. 4. Cast members must understand that if your behavior or attitude is deemed unproductive or disrespectful to the director and other cast or crewmembers, you will be subject to dismissal. 5.All cast members are expected to arrive and depart on time. Showing up late not only hurts you, but also disrupts the rehearsal process.

3 PARTS LIST: NICK PIAZZA Nick is focused on learning the craft of real acting. Nick exudes maturity and wisdom. SERENA KATZ Serena loves the life of an artist but is equally as interested in boys, specifically Nick. JOE (JOSE) VEGAS Jose is the class clown who loves performing on and off stage. Jose is an over the top character. TYRONE JACKSON Tyrone has talent, but he wants to use it his own way rather than conform to the school s rules. Tyrone is a dancer with no vocal solos. CARMEN DIAZ Carmen believes she is ready for stardom, and nothing is going to stop her. She can act, sing and dance. IRIS KELLY Iris pretends she is wealthy and high-class but drops these pretenses once she feels comfortable. Iris is a great dancer. MABEL WASHINGTON Mabel enjoys performing as much as she hates dieting. Mabel learns to accept herself but not before fully experiencing the pains of being a dancer. Mabel is a strong dancer with soul and a feisty attitude. SCHLOMO METZENBAUM Schlomo is a really likable guy who tries to get along with everyone. He sings and can play the piano. MISS ESTHER SHERMAN Miss Esther Sherman (English Teacher) is a powerful, strong woman who firmly believes academic subjects are the cores of a solid education. She has a strong speaking and singing voice. MS. GRETA BELL Ms. Greta Bell (Dance Teacher) is a passionate teacher who is not afraid to push her students to reach their full artistic potential. MR. MYERS Mr. Myers (Acting Teacher) is perhaps the most relaxed of the teachers, but he still demands full commitment from the students. MR. SHEINKOPF Mr. Sheinkopf (Music Teacher) adds a bit of comic relief to the show. He leads the most difficult section of Hard Work, a scene in the show. GRACE (LAMBCHOPS) LAMB Grace is a drummer with a lively personality. She is not afraid to take risks. GOODMAN (GOODY) KING Goodman is the third band member. ACTING ENSEMBLE Students in Mr. Myer s scenes and all ensemble numbers. They are good singers, actors and movers. MUSIC ENSEMBLE Students in all music scenes and ensemble numbers. A few of them should be able to play a musical instrument that could be highlighted during the show. DANCE ENSEMBLE Dance students have the hardest ensemble role in the show. Students must be able to dance and sing. Students will need to look comfortable in a dance class at a performing arts school.

4 HARMONIA SCHOOL OF MUSIC & ART YOUTH THEATER FAME JR. AUDITION FORM SPRING 2016 Please complete and hand in at your audition. Please use the back of the form if you need more space. GENERAL INFO Name: School: Grade: Birth date: Age: Height: Sex (circle one): M Parent /Guardian Name: Telephone #: Cell #: F PERFORMANCE INFO Voice Type (circle one): Soprano Alto Tenor Bass unknown Theater Experience: Date/Year Play/Show Name Role Organization/School Formal Training: (what classes have you taken at Harmonia, school, camp, etc.) Special Talents (e.g. gymnastics, juggling, play an instrument, magic): Please include a photograph of yourself and attach to this form PLEASE LIST ALL CONFLICTS YOU HAVE BETWEEN THE FIRST REHEARSAL AND THE PERFORMANCE DATE: ( ) Audition: $20:00 Total Pd: CC CASH CHECK # PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATIURE DATE *Office Use Only: Production Fee $ $605 Paid by: Cash CHK # Visa MC AM EX DATE

5 FAQ About Auditioning for Main Stage Production Who can audition for productions? Typically the mainstage production feature children. Actors must be ages 10 to 18. Actors are cast based on their ability and suitability for the parts. Audition Dates: Wednesday, 2/24/2016 Wednesday, 3/2/2016 4:30-7:30pm 4:30-7:30pm If you can t make it to these audition times, please call the office at Are there forms to fill out? Actors should submit audition registration form. The form is available on our website and at the office. What happens at auditions? Those auditioning for musicals are asked to sing a prepared song. Bring sheet music and/or accompaniment CD. Actors will sing in front of the other actors auditioning as well as the producer, director, musical director, stage manager and others involved in the production. Those auditioning may also be asked to demonstrate some movement or dance and will asked to do a cold reading from the script or other text. You will be asked to stay for the entire period of your audition. What are callbacks? Often directors want to see a group of actors again. If your child is called back, it does not necessarily indicate that they will be cast. If your child is not called back, it is not an indication of whether they will be cast or not. What is expected after the audition? Results will be sent by Monday, March 7, All cast members must pick up their script and practice CD by Friday, March 11, What do I need to prepare on the first day of rehearsal? Actors must begin to learn their lines and songs before coming to the first rehearsal. Cast Call Show Dates: Friday, 6/10 7:00pm 4:00pm Saturday, 6/11 3:30pm & 7:00pm 1:00pm Sunday, 6/12 3:30pm* 1:00pm *Subject to change. 204F Mill St. NE Vienna, VA