Audition Packet. Auditions Sun, Jan. 24, :00-3:00 Pepper Pike Learning Center Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

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1 Audition Packet Audition Announcement: Students in grades 8-12 are invited to audition for the 2016 cast of the Stagecrafters Performance Troupe: The Voices of Broadway. Auditions Sun, Jan. 24, :00-3:00 Pepper Pike Learning Center Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH Please prepare 32 measures of a Broadway or pop song. An accompanist will be provided, as well as a CD player and aux cable for those wishing to use instrumental accompaniment trax (CD or mp3). A dance audition will be part of the process, so please bring appropriate clothing and shoes. Please plan on staying for the entire audition & rehearsal from 1:00-3:00. Students will NOT be permitted to audition without a fully completed audition packet. This includes: Audition Form Contract Conflicts Emergency Form $45 participation fee check (Payable to Orange Board of Education) Please be sure to bring all forms with you to auditions. Questions? tfriedman@orangecsd.org Final Performance Dates: May 7pm and May 2pm The Voices of Broadway is a program of STAGECRAFTERS and the Orange Community Education and Recreation Chagrin Blvd Pepper Pike, OH

2 Who We Are: THE VOICES OF BROADWAY (VOB) is a non-profit performing arts troupe run through Stagecrafters under the auspices of the Orange Community Education and Recreation department. VOB is currently comprised of 8 th 12 th grade students from the Greater-Cleveland area. Our Purpose & Goals: The primary purpose of VOB is to provide its members with opportunities to showcase and further develop their skills in singing, acting, and dance. It is our goal to expose the members of VOB to the work ethic, dedication and commitment required of those who hope to participate in other performing arts venues. Combining elements of a Broadway-style cabaret with high energy GLEE-style song and dance, participants will prepare for a spring performance showcase. We also value the social aspect and friendships that develop through being a part of any performance group. Therefore a social committee and non-performance activities are also part of our process. Auditions: Auditions will take place on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 from 1:00 3:00 pm. at the Pepper Pike Learning Center Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike OH Please arrive at 1:00 pm SHARP and plan on staying the entire time, until 3:00 pm. Please come with sheet music, prepared to sing 32 measures of a song which showcases your vocal performance and song interpretation ability. There will also be a dance combination to learn, so wear comfortable clothes and bring jazz or tennis shoes.

3 Rehearsals: Note: We have adjusted rehearsal time to allow those involved with BROADWAY BUDDIES to be able to participate in VOB too! Rehearsals take place on Sundays, ranging from 1:00 pm 4:00pm (and usually taking place from 1:00 3:30 pm). Our rehearsal schedule will be developed so that those called for a particular time slot will be working on material. There will be very little time of just sitting around while others work on another production number. Our song-casting and rehearsal schedule will be developed as we take into consideration the conflicts submitted at the time of audition so be sure to completely fill out the conflict sheet. Please note that NO CONFLICTS (other than school-required, graded band and chorus concerts) will be accepted for tech week. Performances: Sat. May 14 at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 15 at 2pm Tech week begins Sunday afternoon, May 8, and then every evening May If necessary, we may have a final run-though at 4pm on Saturday, May 14. This all depends on facility availability and cast preparation throughout tech week. Attendance: When a member misses a rehearsal, it impacts the entire troupe s productivity. We have provided a conflict sheet for you to fill out and submit, which allows us to structure rehearsals according to which cast members will be available each week. Excessive conflicts will affect which songs in which a member will be invited to participate. Unexcused absences (in excess of 2) are grounds for dismissal from the troupe. Please note that absences due to illness are considered UNEXCUSED, so plan accordingly. When members are absent, it is their responsibility to find out what material was missed and make plans to learn it from a friend. From time to time, it may be necessary for a member to be cut from a number if there is no time to work them back into it, due to conflicts or unexcused absences. Late Pick-up: Parents are responsible for the timely pickup of their student. The director s have additional employment and obligations following VOB rehearsal, and therefore CAN NOT be expected to wait with your student, due to late parent pickup. Parents, please be sure that you are able to provide transportation for your student, before allowing them to audition for VOB. Repeated late pickups, beyond 15 minutes of the scheduled dismissal time, can result in dismissal from VOB.

4 Financial Obligations PER SESSION: Each member is responsible for the following (per session): Sell a minimum of 2 ads (at $75 each). Participation fee of $45 There will be no required pre-sale ticket purchases. Note: We do not want finances to prohibit anyone from being a part of VOICES OF BROADWAY. Members may choose to sell a third ad (by the designated deadline), in place of paying the participation fee. Dismissal from VOB: Members of VOB will be asked to leave due to excessive talking, fooling around during rehearsal, lack of a professional work ethic, excessive absences, lack of preparation, poor attitude, or repeated infractions of late parent pickup. Please note that dismissal for any of these reasons will be WITHOUT REFUND. Miscellaneous: Social committees will be formed based on peer selection. Dance captains will be assigned by the directors. Every member must re-audition for VOB each year. Performance capabilities, as well as commitment and attitude from the previous semester(s), will be re-assessed each semester. Membership one semester does not guarantee membership the next. Casting will be based on an individual s audition, preparation, observed performances, level of ability, and opportunity for growth. Each member will be offered challenges and opportunities to grow. Your experience in VOB is based on what YOU make of it. Everyone will not be given the same number of solos, nor will everyone be in the same number of songs. If this is an obstacle for you or your parents, please be sure you can overcome it before auditioning for any Stagecrafters Teen program (The Voices of Broadway, Teen Production, Cabaret Troupe, StudentStock, or Triple-Threat Teens Summer Program). THE VOICES OF BROADWAY is a program of Stagecrafters Orange Education and Recreation Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH x 5105 Stagecrafters@orangecsd.org Stagecrafters Office Abby Berkowitz Director / Choreographer abby.lausin@gmail.com Tali Freidman Teen Program Coordinator tfriedman@orangecsd.org

5 THE VOICES OF BROADWAY CONTRACT Please Initial Parent Student I have read, and agree to abide by, the procedures and commitments set forth in VOICES OF BROADWAY Guidelines and Obligations. I have reviewed my calendar and submitted my conflicts. I have completed and submitted an EMERGENCY FORM. I am aware of the new Late Pickup Policy. I have also reviewed the performance dates and tech week requirements. I am aware of the financial obligations. I understand that failure to follow the procedures outlined may result in dismissal from VOB without refund. I look forward to working with my fellow cast members and commit to both a strong work ethic and good attitude. Student Signature Date Student Name (Please Print) Parent Signature Date Parent Name (Please Print) Keep this copy for your records!

6 THE VOICES OF BROADWAY CONTRACT Please Initial Parent Student I have read, and agree to abide by, the procedures and commitments set forth in VOICES OF BROADWAY Guidelines and Obligations. I have reviewed my calendar and submitted my conflicts. I have completed and submitted an EMERGENCY FORM. I am aware of the new Late Pickup Policy. I have also reviewed the performance dates and tech week requirements. I am aware of the financial obligations. I understand that failure to follow the procedures outlined may result in dismissal from VOB without refund. I look forward to working with my fellow cast members and commit to both a strong work ethic and good attitude. Student Signature Date Student Name (Please Print) Parent Signature Date Parent Name (Please Print) Return this signed copy to Stagecrafters!

7 The Voices of Broadway/The Cabaret Troupe Audition Form (if you have a theatre resume and/or headshot, please attach it to this form) (photocopied or computer-printed headshots are acceptable we do not need an expensive photo print) Name Student Cell Number Address City, State, Zip Age Grade School: Hair Color Height Birthdate Student address Parent address Parent Cell Phone: ( ) Home Phone: ( ) (We do all of our communication through so make sure to include an address. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY) Please list any acting, singing, or dancing classes that you have taken. Where and for how long? (Attach if necessary) Please list the last three (or less) shows you have been in. What part did you play? Where was the show? What song are you singing for auditions? ( ) I would like to be considered for Voices of Broadway (Rehearsals are on Sundays from 1:00pm 3:00pm) ( ) I would like to be considered for The Cabaret Troupe (I understand that if I am selected, there is an alternate fee, mandatory shoe purchase and an interview process. Rehearsals are on Sundays from 6:00 8:30pm) ( ) I would like to be considered for a singing solo. ( ) I would rather NOT be considered for a singing solo. Songs I would like to recommend for future VOB/CAB T performances: My favorite Broadway Shows include: To be considered for Cabaret Troupe you must score a 3 or above on the following elements by both a self evaluation and the production team s evaluation. DANCE STAGE PRESENCE VOCALS

8 THE VOICES OF BROADWAY 2016 Conflicts: Please review your schedule with your family. Please mark down any dates in which you cannot be at VOB rehearsal. Name: Sun Jan. 24 (Auditions 1:00-3:00 at PPLC) Sun Jan. 31 1pm-3:30pm at PPLC Sun Feb. 7-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC Sun Feb. 14 NO REHEARSAL! Happy Valentines Day! Sun Feb. 21-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC Sun Feb. 28-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC Sun Mar 6-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC (OHS show weekend) Sun March 13-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC (Brady show weekend) Sun Marc 20-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC (Orange s Spring Break Begins Tomorrow) Sun Apr 3-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC Sun Apr 10-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC

9 Sun Apr 17-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC Sun April 24-1pm-3:30pm at PPLC Sun May 1 NO REHEARSAL! Come run crew at Stagecrafters Alice in Wonderland! Sun May 8 Rehearsal time TBA Monday, May 9 - Thursday, May 11 TECH WEEK, TBA Times, dates, and locations Fri May 12 Dress rehearsal OHS Sat. May 13 Dress rehearsal 1pm-4pm SHOW AT OHS Sun. May 14 SHOW AT OHS

10 STAGECRAFTERS EMERGENCY FORM (Ver 2016a) Student s Name Grade: Address City/State/ Zip: Student Cell: Guardian s Phone No.: Home Work Guardian s Phone No.: Home Work Guardian s Cell: Guardian s Cell: Guardian Student Emergency Medical Authorization In the event of an emergency, if parents/guardians cannot be reached at phone numbers listed, please contact: Name Phone No. Relationship Insurance Carrier: This department does not provide insurance for participants. You must have insurance coverage for your child before enrollment in activities is granted. In the event that reasonable attempts to reach parents/guardians at the phone numbers listed have been unsuccessful, I hereby give my consent for the administration of any treatment deemed necessary by: Preferred Pediatrician: Name Preferred Dentist: Name Phone No. Phone No. Or by another licensed physician or the transfer of child to nearest appropriate hospital or emergency facility. This authorization does not cover major surgery unless the medical opinions of two licensed physicians or dentists, concurring in the necessity for surgery, are obtained prior to performance of surgery. Please list anything else we should know about your child (medical problems, allergies, medications currently taken, etc.) We the undersigned, do hereby consent to our registrant s participation in the Orange Community Education & Recreation programs. Registrant is in good health and can participate in all activities. Therefore, in consideration of services to be performed by Orange Community Education & Recreation, I/we do further release its agents and employees from any and all claim or liability to us for any damages or injuries which may be sustained by said registrant in connection therewith. Guardian s Signature Date Guardian s Name (please print)