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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Child Characters & Audition Details • We are looking for two teams of 10-12 children with the possibility of 2 children playing Jeremy and Jemima. • Both songs will be taught at the workshop but it is advised to learn the lyrics from memory before that day. • A short dance will be taught at the workshop, which will be shown in small groups at the audition. • Script to be delivered in pairs at the audition – please make sure you have read both Jemima and Jeremy’s lines as you may have to read either part regardless of gender. It’s to hear clear confidence, characterful voices. Lots of expression. An adult will read in any extra lines. Child roles/Children of Vulgaria (Boys and Girls) • Playing Age: Between 8-12 • Featured in - Teamwork, Fun Fair, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Music - ‘Teamwork’ and ‘Chitty’ Dialogue – Pg 43 only Dance routine Teamwork Lyrics Teamwork can make a dream work if you're not afraid to fight. Teamwork can make a dream work, if you fight for what is right. Though it seems a dream's impossible to do, great teams make impossibilities come true. So when we start out, let all your heart out. And never stop once we begin! Yes, teamwork can make a dream work if we have got the will to win. Yes, teamwork, can make a dream work if we have got the will to win! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Oh you pretty Chitty Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang We love you. And in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang What we'll do. Near, far, in our motor car Oh! What a happy time we'll spend. Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Our fine four fendered friend. Bang Bang Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Our fine four fendered friend. If successful at the children’s auditions you are able to audition on Sunday the 9th of December for speaking roles. Jemima Potts (10-12): Lead Female Child. • Caractacus’s daughter. She is an adventurous girl with a vivid imagination. A total child at heart who loves her family. • Featured in You Two, Toots Sweet, Posh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Truly Scrumptious, Teamwork • Vocal Range: C4 – E5 • • Jeremy Potts (10-12): Lead Male Child. • Caractacus’s son. An adventurous boy with a vivid imagination. A total child at heart who loves his family. • Featured in You Two, Toots Sweet, Posh, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Truly Scrumptious, Teamwork. • Vocal Range: C4 – E5 Children of Vulgaria (Boys and Girls) Stephen • older, leader Greta • older, leader Susan • a bit of a bully Marta • young and frightened Toby • weak and a victim Boy • solo - strong and enthusiastic Girl • solo - Strong and enthusiastic .
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