2020-2021 Freeport Area High School Musical Student Informational Packet (Grades 9-12)
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Page 1 2020-2021 FREEPORT AREA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL STUDENT INFORMATIONAL PACKET (GRADES 9-12) Dear Interested FAHS Musical Students and Families, We are excited to offer this wonderful, theatrical opportunity for you! This is a very rewarding experience every year, and it is our goal to make this a memorable, learning experience for all involved. 13 will take place on March 11th, 12th, 13th and 18th, 19th, & 20th. Please see the attached documents as you prepare for the audition process. Keep in mind that due dates, rehearsal schedules, and general procedures will be strictly followed. Please also keep in mind that we all must remain flexible and able to pivot at a moment’s notice this year due to the ever-changing situations beyond our control. All parents are responsible for providing necessary transportation (at the appropriate times) as well as any financial obligations throughout the entire process. Auditions will be done remotely using Flipgrid. The audition window will be December 14th through December 16th. Students MUST have their auditions posted on Flipgrid by 7:00 PM on December 16th. Important Items to Keep in Mind: Please read all parts of this informational packet to ensure you (or your child) are committed to this production throughout the entire process. Follow the audition process as described on page 3. Each student may audition with up to two different characters and songs. Please ensure that each audition is a separate Flipgrid video. You may or may not be cast in the roles you audition with. It is possible that students are cast in a role for which they did not audition! I’m looking forward to this great production. Any questions or concerns should be directed to me via email at [email protected]. Good luck in preparing and “break a leg!” Sincerely, Mr. Koharchik & SH Musical Production Staff Page 2 Production Staff Name and Position E-mail Address Producer & Vocal Director – Mr. Thomas Koharchik [email protected] Director - Mr. Robert Harris [email protected] Co-Director and Choreographer - Ms. Elizabeth Surgil [email protected] Assistant Choreographer – Mrs. Sara Sypulski [email protected] Pit Orchestra Director – Mr. Chaz Shipman [email protected] Stage Manager – Mr. Steve Kovach [email protected] Costume Designer – Mrs. Heather Koharchik [email protected] Box Office Manager – Mrs. Jenn Koedel [email protected] Student Director – Ms. Jessica Kibler [email protected] Page 3 Audition Process Step One: All students that plan on auditioning must complete the Google Form linked below BEFORE their audition is uploaded into Flipgrid. You may complete this form immediately. You can access the form by the link below or by using the QR code pictured here. a. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2uf6ketl8FM- 1ttBFTRidDYidsL93CwpvgohEo9c_wMy9YQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Go into your phone (Android or iPhone) and take a picture of the barcode. As soon as you focus on the barcode the URL browser will appear. Step Two: After completing the above form, students should research 13 and determine what characters they may be interested in. These are two links that provide some information about characters, though feel free to do more research online and find other useful information on your own. a. https://www.mtishows.com/full-cast-info/1373 b. https://www.act1la.com/copy-of-aladdin-roles-breakdown Step Three: Use this link to listen to the learning tracks of the songs you can select for audition. The sheet music is also available on this page. Recordings and sheet music are listed by characters. Once you’ve determined what character you would do well in, get to know their music well. a. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Olc2ID7o5zfC8rJu9CS9a5q6yxdlLAzD?usp=sharing Step Four: Use this link to access the backing track recordings that you will use for your audition. DO NOT audition with the vocal tracks from above. You MUST audition with the tracks that do not have anyone singing your part! a. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UIggwWm1igvza99PkQqShvlUQBAVabEv?usp=sharing Step Five: Visit https://flipgrid.com/c45c7e2d and click the button that says “Log in with Google.” You MUST use your “@freeport.k12.pa.us” account – all other domains are blocked. You will then be taken to the FAHS – 13 Auditions page. Step Six: Click the red button that says “Record a Response” and begin your audition after the countdown. See the next page for what to include in your video audition!! Page 4 What to Include in Your Video Audition The following material MUST be included in your audition. Please follow each step in this order to ensure a proper audition: 1) Clearly state your name and grade. (ex. “My name is John Smith and I am in 10th grade.) 2) Clearly state what character you are singing for. (ex. “I am going to sing the part of Evan Goldman.”) 3) Start the backing track so that you can hear the music. You may use headphones or your computer speakers, or any other method. It is NOT necessary that the judges can hear the backing track, but it is essential that YOU can hear it and follow it properly. 4) Sing the ENTIRE song from the character you selected. 5) After the song is finished, prepare to give your monologue. (You may PAUSE the recording as you prepare for the monologue. If you pause the recording, be sure to restart it when you are ready to begin your monologue.) 6) Clearly state the number of the monologue you’ve selected. (ex. “I am going to perform monologue #3.”) 7) Perform the monologue clearly and with expression. Judges are not looking for your ability to read, but rather, perform! Do your best to act during the monologue, not just read it. 8) After the monologue, thank the judges, and end the recording. (ex. “Thank you!”) 9) Once the recording is finished, press the green “Next” button. You may then review the video if you would like to make sure that it is what you would like to submit. If it is not to your satisfaction, you may start over. 10) Once you have reviewed your audition video, click the green “Next” button again. 11) Type your first and last name in the “Display Name” box and click the blue “Submit” button. You should see “Success” and some fireworks. You are done! 12) If you would like to audition for more than one character, please repeat steps 1 through 11 with the second or third audition selections. You do NOT need to redo a monologue for any additional auditions; we only need to see you sing the part. Only ONE monologue per student should be submitted. Page 5 Tips for a Good Video Audition Auditioning with a video is in many ways better than auditioning live. For one, you have the ability to redo the audition until it is the best performance possible. You can redo things as many times as you would like. However, if you are not careful with how you record, the video audition may not reflect your best work. There are certain things that you can do to help improve the quality of your video audition. 1) Look your best! Do your hair and makeup and wear an outfit that is not distracting and enhances your character. If you have long hair, keep it out of your face. Clothing with stripes and plaids tend to jump around on camera. Select an outfit that is more neutral. Be creative, but don’t “over-do” it. 2) Use natural light from a window on your face, but be careful not to have the window behind you. That is called “backlight” and can leave your face dark and like a shadow. 3) Place the camera slightly above your face, never below it. You may need to stack it on some books or a small box to keep it at a good level. 4) STAND when you audition and look up and into the screen. The minute you look down, we lose your eyes, and eyes are everything on camera. 5) Choose a background that is not too distracting or messy. Stand away from the wall so that there is not a shadow behind you. Schedule 1) A tentative and generic rehearsal schedule is attached. 2) Conflicts happen in life, so all students must ensure that any predictable conflicts are listed on the Musical Audition form on Google. Unavoidable absences (ie. medical and funeral) will clearly not be added to this form. 3) You will not receive any specific acting roles if you miss rehearsals from March 2nd through 20th. Other Responsibilities for Actors 1) Acting is a learned skill. It takes a lot of practice and hard work! Are you up for the challenge? 2) All actors are responsible for learning their character lines by the assigned dates. Student members can lose their roles if not prepared or have excessive and/or unexcused absences. 3) All student actors will be responsible for paying for certain costume items specific to their characters. Cast members will be given a detailed costume expectation sheet and will work with the costume designer to acquire or purchase costume items. 4) Optional purchases include: a. OPTONAL – Approx. $18 – Musical T-Shirt b. OPTIONAL - $5.00 and up – Well Wishes and Program Ads c. OPTIONAL - $1.00 and up – Performance Night Gifts 5) Ticket Costs (General Admission Only) – a. $11.00 ($7.00 Senior Citizen) – Purchased online only. All tickets are non-refundable. All correspondences should go through Mr. Koharchik at [email protected] Page 6 H.S.