PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS:

Audition Dates: December 2, 2019: Audition 3:30-7:00 PM in PAC December 3, 2019: Audition 3:30-7:00 PM in PAC December 4, 2019: Dance Audition (All Auditioning must attend) December 5, 2019: Callback Auditions in BBT (Invitation Only) ​ December 6, 2019: Callback Auditions in BBT (Invitation Only) ​ *BBT= Black Box Theatre (Room 191)

Rehearsals: Rehearsals will take place after school. Carefully review the tentative schedule. All schedule updates will be posted on Google Classroom and announced in school.

Performance Dates: March 19, 2020 at 7:30pm - Call time = 6:00pm March 20, 2020 at 7:30pm - Call time = 6:00pm March 21, 2020 at 1:00pm - Call time = 11:30am March 21, 2020 at 7:30pm - Call time= 6:00pm

N.E.A.T. Week means ABSOLUTELY No Excuses, Absences, or Tardies. ALL rehearsals are mandatory. ​

If you have a conflict, it is YOUR responsibility to communicate with the Director and Stage Manager. You may only receive conflict approvals from the Director.

PHS 2020 Musical Information Packet

SHOW SETTING & SUMMARY: “The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films (and developed by Disney Theatrical Productions expressly for licensing to theatres), features a book by Bridget Carpenter - the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood" - and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey - the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then.

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter” (MTI Website).

ROLES: THE FAMILY ● ELLIE BLAKE – smart, funny, and messy ● KATHERINE BLAKE – Ellie’s mother; decisive, lovely, punctual ● FLETCHER BLAKE – 10; Ellie’s brother; eccentric and naïve; he is obsessed with his puppets, especially ANGRY BOB, and enraged purple hippo, and CASPIAN, a proper British Starfish ● MIKE – Katherine’s fiancée; confident, charming, kind

THE TEENS ● GRETCHEN – Ellie’s best friend; intense, emotional, lacks confidence ● HANNAH – Ellie’s best friend; hacker-geek, nerd girl ● ADAM – The Listmaster (in charge of the Scavenger Hunt), adorably cool ● SAVANNAH – The villain; brilliant, aggressive, a winner ● PARKER – Ellie’s friend, best friends with Wells ● WELLS – Ellie’s friend; dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker ● LAUREL – Teen, unimpressed

THE ADULTS ● TORREY – Katherine’s assistant; high-strung perfectionist ● GRANDPA GORDON – Katherine’s father; grumpy, stubborn, old-school ● GRANDMA HELENE – Katherine’s mother; fiercely opinionated (because she cares) ● DANIELLE – Weddings Magazine journalist; polished, grimly cheerful ● LOUIS - Weddings Magazine photographer; seen it all, loves his job ● MR. BLUMEN – school counselor; test-obsessed ● PASTOR BRUNO – cheerful, loves weddings ● MRS. LUCKENBILL – English teacher; empathetic ● SENOR O’BRIEN – Spanish teacher; pugnacious ● MS. MEYERS – Gym teacher; extremely intense ● OFFICER SITZ - never received sensitivity training 2 PHS 2020 Musical Information Packet ● OFFICER KOWALSKI –never received sensitivity training ● MRS. TIME – Antique shop proprietor; apathetic, doesn’t like teenagers

THE ENSEMBLE ● CATERING STAFF (including CATER WAITERS, FISH VENDOR and FLORIST) ● STUDENTS ● TEACHERS ● SAVANNAH’S FOLLOWERS ● PARENTS (including ADAM’S MOM, GRETCHEN’S MOM, SAVANNAH’S MOM, PARKER’S DAD, and WELLS’ DAD) ● WEDDING GUESTS

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● Rehearsals: Monday through Friday: 3:30-5:30 (December-March) ​ ○ Note: not all actors are called to all rehearsals. A detailed schedule will be available after the show has been cast. A preliminary schedule is available to peruse to rehearsal dates.

● Saturday Rehearsals: There will be several Saturday rehearsals: ​ ○ Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9am-2pm ○ Saturday,February 29, 2020 from 9am-2pm ○ Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 9am-2pm ○ Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 8am-2pm

● Dress Rehearsals: All dress rehearsals are mandatory. ​ ○ March 14-18, 2020

● Performances: All performances are mandatory. No exceptions. ​ ○ March 19, 2020 at 7:30pm - Call time = 6:00pm ○ March 20, 2020 at 7:30pm - Call time = 6:00pm ○ March 21, 2020 at 1:00pm - Call time = 11:30am ○ March 21, 2020 at 7:30pm - Call time= 6:00pm

● Strike: Strike will follow our final performances. Everyone involved is asked to help. ​

WHO CAN AUDITION? ● All students at Princeton High School are welcome to audition for the School Musical!

WHEN AND WHERE ARE AUDITIONS? ● Pre-Audition Information Meeting: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 during break in the Black ​ Box Theater (Room 191 at PHS) ○ Attendance at this meeting is not required, but encouraged! If you cannot attend, please see Ms. Krawiecki with any questions prior to the Auditions.

● Auditions: Auditions will take place on Monday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 3rd. ​ Students auditioning for the Musical only need to attend one of the initial audition days. Auditions will be in the PAC. A sign-up will be posted on the Drama Callboard outside of the Black Box Theater.

● Dance Auditions: All students that Audition on 12/2 and 12/3 must attend the Dance Auditions ​ on 12/4. A short combination will be taught by the choreographer. Please come dressed to move.

● Callbacks: Callbacks are scheduled for Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th. ​ Students asked to attend callbacks will receive an email at 9:00pm on December 4th. Dialogue and music from the show will be assigned for Callbacks.

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AUDITIONS ​ Each student will have an individual vocal audition and will participate in a group dance audition. Dialogue will be read at the callback auditions.

Initial Audition Requirements:

1. SOLO SONG: ○ Each student must come prepared to sing one of of the following songs from FREAKY FRIDAY. Each song is a specific cut by the seconds listed next to the song title. ■ Just One Day/Prologue (1:18 - 1:55) ■ Oh, Biology (0:00 - 1:24) ■ What You Want (0:00 - 1:08) ■ Vows (0:00 - 2:00) ■ Go (0:00- 1:03) ○ To practice with the accompaniment of each song please visit: ■ https://player.mtishows.com/rehearsal/stream/FRE1503308 ■ Sheet Music can be picked up in the Black Box Theatre.

○ You should pick a song that best showcases your voice and acting. ○ We will be looking for your ability to memorize lines, command the stage, speak clearly, project your voice, convey what is being said in the text, be comfortable with the language used, and become a character with your voice, body language, and facial expressions. ○ Showcase your acting in the performance of your song!

2. MONOLOGUE: ○ Choose one of the monologues at the end of this packet. ○ We will be looking for your ability to memorize lines, command the stage, speak clearly, project your voice, convey what is being said in the text, be comfortable with the language used, and become a character with your voice, body language, and facial expressions.

3. DANCE: ○ All students must attend the dance audition. ○ You will learn a short combination from the show and complete the audition in small groups. ○ Dress comfortably!

Callback Auditions: The callback list will be emailed at 9:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4th. The callback list will specify students being called back to the audition room and what role(s) they will be asked to read and sing for. Please note that not everyone will receive a callback.

1. DIALOGUE & MUSIC: ○ Sides and sheet music for Callbacks will be distributed by email. ○ If you are called back, you will be assigned specific characters to read and for. All material will come from the show.

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AUDITION PREPARATION

● Practice, practice, practice! ● Perform your song and monologue in front of others to ensure memorization and acting choices. ● Set goals and work toward them, but try not to get your heart set on a specific part. ● Dress appropriately. ● Relax! You’re among supportive people, and the directors want you to do well!

CALLBACKS

● An email will be sent in the evening following the Dance Auditions (12/4/19) to all auditioners listing those needed for callbacks on Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th. ● Called back or not being called back is not an indicator of whether you will be cast in the show. Everyone should check the final cast list. Not all roles will be called back. ● Callbacks will be readings and songs from the script, so please become familiar with the characters and the show.

FINAL CAST LIST

● The final cast list will be emailed over the weekend after the final callbacks.

CONFLICTS:

● Carefully examine the rehearsal calendar. Make a note on your Audition Contract/Agreement sheet of any potential conflicts you may have with these dates and times, and please explain where necessary. Include any lessons, doctor appointments, college visits, etc. Some conflicts may be able to be worked around, and others may not. The earlier conflicts are known, the better for all involved.

REHEARSALS ● In order to guarantee the best possible production, it is imperative that all cast members attend and are prepared for all rehearsals. Please realize that participating in the Musical Production requires a large time commitment. You will be expected to practice and memorize the the script outside of rehearsal. If you participate in other after school activities, you may need to adjust your schedule accordingly.

● Rehearsals will be held on Monday through Friday after school. There will not be a rehearsal every day during the rehearsal process. You will only attend a rehearsal IF your part is called to attend. A ​ ​ tentative schedule is available for you to peruse. Details about what songs, scenes, and dance numbers are being rehearsed each day will be posted on Google Classroom after the show is cast. ● *Please note that the schedule is subject to change. All schedule updates will be posted on Google Classroom and will be announced in school.

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MONOLOGUES “TONIGHT” Katerine (Katherine, mother of Ellie and Fletcher, p professional caterer, engaged to Mike. Ellie has just asked permission to go to the Hunt, an all night school event, instead of attending her mom’s rehearsal dinner.) Tonight? As in the rehearsal dinner night? That tonight? Oh no. I know about the Hunt. Kids stay up all night taking pictures of themselves doing crazy things all over the city. It scares me to death. Honey, tonight is the rehearsal dinner and Down the Aisle magazine is going to be here. I need to show them that it is really possible to “Design Your Own Wedding”. And I want the whole family rested for the big day tomorrow. The answer is no. No. Sorry.

“COVER STORY” Katherine (Katherine explaining to Ellie why it is important for her to stay home and convincingly portray her mother today) Ellie, I took out a second mortgage on our house to grow my catering business. A cover story from a major wedding magazine will make or break me. If this story happens, it would mean more publicity, more business, more clients -- yay! If this story doesn’t happen…? We could lose our house. I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want you to worry. I swear we will get that hourglass and switch back today. But until we do -- I need you to stay here and be me.

“MISS SCHOOL” Ellie (Ellie, Katherine’s daughter, is a high school sophomore and typical teenage girl not getting along with her mother) Mom, I can’t miss school! If I have one more unexcused absence, I’ll fail tenth grade. We both have to be at a mandatory parent-teacher conference today. Did I forget to mention that? There is no way you can handle a day at my school! You don’t know how to talk! You don’t know how to act! You’re going to be weird and people will think I’m weird and it will last forever! Please don’t embarrass me!

“QUEEN OF THE HUNT” Savannah (Savannah, the mean girl) Someone said you said you thought you could win the Hunt. You! Win the Hunt?!! Not a chance! You won’t because I’m going to win. I got this! I’m queen of the Hunt. You’re green, you’re a grunt. You’ll lose girl, if you choose to refuse to see you shouldn’t begin with a war you can’t win ‘cause I’m smarter than sin, and I’ve got perfect skin! I never fail. No, I always prevail. Just ask Harvard and Yale.

“LISTMASTER” Adam (Adam is a cool high school student. He likes Ellie and the sandwiches her mom makes for her lunch) Hey, Ell, what sandwich did you bring today? Ham and brie? (Grabs it and takes a bite. Talks with mouth full.) So you prepped for the Hunt? (swallows) The Hunt is epic! Y’know, my brother was pretty much the school’s legendary Listmaster until he graduated. So...now that I’m the Listmaster, I feel some pressure to live up to his hype. And I really wanna make the Hunt super community-building… bring people together. Y’know? 7 PHS 2020 Musical Information Packet

“APOLOGY” Mike (Mike is Katherine’s fiancé, Katharine is apologizing for how the day before their wedding has gone including the hurtful things Ellie has said to him.) You owe me an apology for today? Well, I was warned. You told me if you catered our wedding you’d be a crazy person. I didn’t know how crazy but -- No, you don’t need to apologize for Ellie. I don’t want to speak out of school, Katie, but… You’re too hard on her. Ellie can be mad. It’s okay. She lost her dad. I could never replace him. And I wouldn’t try. I need Ellie to accept me on her terms.

“MAGIC” Fletcher (Fletcher is Ellie’s little brother who’s naive and obsessed with magic. Fletcher is running away from home, sitting at the bus stop when Adam comes by.) Hey. You go to Pinewood Falls? That’s where my sister goes. Do you know Ellie Blake?... She hates me… She called me a weirdo…. I don’t think she meant it as a compliment. It sure didn’t sound like it. Anyway, I’m going to Hollywood, Me and Presto. I’m going to be a magician. Want to see some magic?

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FREAKY FRIDAY AUDITION FORM

Name: ______

Email Address: ______

Parent/Guardian Email Address: ______

SONG CHOICE: ______

MONOLOGUE CHOICE: ______

1. Are you available for all of the rehearsals? Yes No *If your answer is “No,” please explain:

2. Will you be a committed and hard-working actor regardless of the part you receive? Yes No

3. Will you accept any role? Yes No

4. Briefly describe your previous theatre experiences:

5. Briefly describe any dance and/or gymnastics experience:

6. Please write any conflicts that you may have with rehearsals below:

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