Westerville Parks and Recreation Civic Theatre presents

AUDITION PACKET

AUDITIONS: Saturday, May 5 Sunday, May 6 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Recreation Program Center 64 E Walnut Street Westerville, Ohio 43081

CALLBACKS: Tuesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Campus Center Theatre 100 W. Home Street, Otterbein University

PERFORMANCE DATES: July 26 – July 29

To schedule an audition, please visit http://www.westerville.org/arts to fill out an audition registration form.

Contact Program Leader at 614-901-6536 or email at [email protected] for more information. AUDITION INFORMATION

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 2018 – 10 AM to 4 PM; Sunday, May 6, 2018 – 10 AM to 2 PM. Auditions are made by appointment.

WHERE: Recreation Program Center, 64 E Walnut Street, Westerville, OH 43081.

HOW TO REGISTER: Please visit and click on the audition registration link at www.westerville.org/arts. This will take you to a form where you may enter your information and preferred time of audition. You will receive a confirmation email of your audition within two business days.

WHO: We welcome auditions for people of all ages! Children must be 7 years old at the time of audition.

COST: For actors, singers, and dancers: $125 for children ages 7-12, $75 for youth ages 13-17, $50 for adults 18+. Scholarships and payment plans are available for those in need of financial assistance.

HOW TO AUDITION: Groups of 15 performers will sing, and dance in one hour blocks. You may audition for a specific role or for the ensemble. The dance audition will be movement based. No formal dance training is necessary. There will be callbacks for all roles (including featured dancers and ensemble).

 SONG SELECTION: We want you to be comfortable and confident at auditions. If you have a musical theatre song that is in the style/range of the character(s) that you will be auditioning for, then PLEASE audition with that song. o Please prepare 16 -32 bars of any pop song or pop/rock musical theatre song (enough to cover one verse and one chorus). If there is a key change or large note at the end, sing those notes if they are comfortable. o Feel free to sing from the show. There are cuttings available on the audition registration page. o Be sure to bring sheet music that is clearly marked and placed in plastic sheets, or a binder, that can easily sit on a piano. ACAPELLA MUSIC WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

 AUDITION ATTIRE: Wear clothes that are comfortable and appropriate that you can move easily in. Please keep your hair tied back and away from your face. Wear shoes you can dance in. No flip flops or boots. Sneakers or smooth bottom shoes work well. If you are a dancer, please wear dance attire and bring jazz or character shoes. o Please Note: There will be no time to change clothes between your dance audition and singing audition. Please plan accordingly.

 HEADSHOT/RESUME: A picture is REQUIRED for your audition. Professional headshots are not necessary. A school photo or other clear photograph will be accepted. While resumes are not required for this audition, it is always encouraged to have a resume at the audition. This is particularly helpful if you have extensive dance or vocal training. A sample resume is attached to the back of the packet.

 CONFLICTS: Please be sure to bring a list of conflicts with you to auditions. Make special note of any conflicts that occur between July 16 and July 29. CALLBACKS: Callbacks for all roles, including leads, ensemble, and featured dancers will be held on Tuesday, May 8 at the Campus Center Theatre, 100 W. Home Street, on the campus of Otterbein University. You will be notified by email about a callback and must respond within 24 hours to reserve your callback time. You will be asked to sing specific songs, work with the movement coach, and possibly read from the script. You will be emailed all additional songs and audition scenes for your own study.

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ABOUT THE MUSICAL

Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience. Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory, and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts. Tarzan is the perfect family-friendly musical.

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Directors: Luke Bovenizer and Matt Wolfe Movement Coach: James Sargent Musical Director: Amy Rucker Production Manager: Derrick McPeak Choreographer: Miss Cindy/Generations PAC Costume Designer: Jude Berger Orchestra Director: John Vermeulen Lighting Designer: Derryck Menard Technical Director: Jamie Schwanekamp

A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORS, MUSIC DIRECTOR, & CHOREOGRAPHER Westerville Parks and Recreation Civic Theatre prides itself on bringing top notch theatre to the community, using residents and friends of Westerville to assemble the cast, crew and orchestra. Our 6th season is sure to please, and we are looking forward to bringing a title to life that hasn’t been done around town.

Tarzan is a beloved Disney title with nostalgia for all ages, featuring Phil Collins’ rocking soundtrack, lovable and memorable characters, and, of course, Tarzan and his friends!

As is our trademark, Westerville Civic will tell this story through an ensemble cast of characters. Tarzan is set in the jungle, where realistic and committed animal-like movement will play a large part in grounding our story. If called back, our movement coach will work with actors to explore this physical aspect of the musical. We are looking for fearless actors!

Tarzan is a tale of adventure and mystery that crosses the species, but it is also about the power of unconditional love and what makes a family. In theatre, we become a family during the run of the show, and this summer will be no different.

For the audition, we ask that you sing a song that you are confident and comfortable with. Young singers should use their most “pure tone” voice in auditions. This is a pop rock musical. Choose music that reflects that. If you need a song, pick the song from this packet that best fits your voice and HAVE FUN WITH IT!

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CAST OF CHARACTERS

PRINCIPALS (10)

KALA A gentle mother ape. Kerchak's mate and Tarzan's protector. Gender: Female Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: E3

KERCHAK The gruff leader of the gorillas and Kala's mate. Gender: Male Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2

LEOPARD A fierce carnivore that threatens both gorillas and humans. Dancer Role – No singing or lines Gender: Male or Female

YOUNG TARZAN An innocent young boy. Loses his parents and is raised by the apes. Gender: Male Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: C3

YOUNG TERK A sarcastic adolescent ape. Tarzan's best friend. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: G3

TERK A sarcastic ape and Tarzan's best friend. Gender: Male or Female Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: Eb3

TARZAN A vulnerable, fearless young man raised by apes. Terk's best friend who falls in love with Jane. Our story's protagonist. Gender: Male Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: B2

JANE An adventurous young English botanist. She falls in love with Tarzan. Gender: Female Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F#3

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PORTER A bumbling English professor of biology. Jane's father. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 60 Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: B2

CLAYTON A brutish, greedy hunter and guide. Leads Jane and Porter's expedition. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 45

ENSEMBLES (30)

FEATURED DANCERS (20) Two ensembles of 10 dancers

SINGING ENSEMBLE (10) Will provide vocals and physical movement

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: What if I have vacations/conflicts? A: Please bring any conflicts with you to auditions. If we are aware of conflicts in advance, we can better prepare to work around them. Be advised that attendance is extremely important, and excessive conflicts may affect casting.

However, the weeks of JULY 16 and JULY 23 are mandatory and cannot be accommodated.

Q: Why do I have to pay? A: Registration fees are paid to the City of Westerville Parks and Recreation Department. The purpose of this show is educate and to train. You are registering and paying a fee for a course offered through the Parks and Recreation Department.

Registration fees include: Qualified instruction, all rehearsal materials, a t-shirt, two complimentary tickets to the performance of your choosing.

Scholarships and payment plan options are available for those who require financial assistance.

Q: When are rehearsals? A: Rehearsals will begin for everyone MAY 29. The breakdown is listed below. An informational meeting will be held on Friday, May 25 for those cast in the production. Parents of children cast should also plan on attending.

Please note: Rehearsal dates and times may shift due to availability of space and personnel.

 May 29 – July 13 o Rehearsal will be MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 6 PM – 9 PM o Singing Ensemble members should plan on attending two or three rehearsals per week. These rehearsals will be a mixture of singing, acting, and movement. o Featured dancers and singers should plan on attending four rehearsals a week, including some Saturdays at the discretion of the choreographer. o Leading characters will most likely be called to rehearsal five days a week. Please be available for any rehearsal. o Saturdays in June/July – Please plan to join the cast in outings, promotional events and other cast bonding events.  July 4 o 4th of July Parade: On Wednesday, July 4th our show will have a float entered into the annual parade. If you are in town on that day, please plan on attending the parade. More information will be available once rehearsals begin. o We will take July 5th – July 8th off from rehearsal to be with friends and family.  July 16 – July 29 o Rehearsals will be MONDAY thru FRIDAY, 6 PM – 10 PM and SATURDAYS 12 PM – 5 PM o Everyone is expected to be at these rehearsals. THEY ARE MANDATORY.

Q: Do I have to find my own costume? A: There is a working costume shop that will provide costumes. Cast and crew members are encouraged to volunteer. Shop hours will be posted once rehearsals begin.

You may be asked to bring in basic clothing items. These include: Undergarments, undershirts, socks and shoes. Characters shoes are encouraged. 5

Q: How can other members of my family or my friends get involved without being in the cast? A: We are always looking for volunteers to help with the following:  Set and Costume Construction, Painting  Providing snacks and setting up meals  Set Painting  Helping to look after kids in the cast during  Ad sales and poster distribution tech week, rehearsals, and performances

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SAMPLE ACTING RESUME

YOUR NAME (123) 456-7890 [email protected]

Hair: Blonde Weight: 190 Eyes: Blue Height: 6’ 2” Vocal: Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass

Theatre

Play Title Role Theatre, Director Play Title Role Theatre, Director Play Title Role Theatre, Director

Film/TV Project Title Type of Role Studio/Director/Production Company Project Title Type of Role Studio/Director/Production Company Project Title Type of Role Studio/Director/Production Company

Commercials

Project Title Local/Regional/National Project Title Local/Regional/National Project Title Local/Regional/National

Special Skills

Juggling, Tap dancing, Kazoo, Dialects: Standard British and Irish

Training

Acting Class, # of years, Instructor’s name Voice Lessons, # of years, Instructor’s name Dance Class, # of years, Instructor’s name