The Drowsy Chaperone
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The Drowsy Chaperone Audition Packet Thank you for your interest in The Drowsy Chaperone. Below you will find audition and callback information. Solo auditions will be virtual, and callbacks will be held January 13 & 14 after school on the stage from 2:40- 7:00. Important Details: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be running our show a little differently than normal. We will have two casts of about 13 each. This will help us limit the number of students in rehearsals and at show nights. Some roles may be double cast (one actor appears in both casts). Because of the limited number of spots available and the content of the show, this audition will be open to High School students only. There are two parts to the audition: the dance portion and the individual monologue/song audition. You must complete both to be considered for casting. During callbacks, we will be strongly enforcing social distancing and mask wearing. Failure to follow these rules will affect casting decisions. Our top priority is student safety, and we need to select an ensemble that will take this seriously, as well. Before Your Audition: Your audition application is due BEFORE the week of auditions. Audition applications will be posted in the Casteel Theatre Company Google Classroom. The class code for the Google Classroom is: cu76vo2. Your application will include a COVID waiver which must be signed by your guardian. This form can be found in the Google Classroom. You must submit a PDF or a .doc of the waiver to your application. You must have your audition application turned in by Monday, January 11th at 9 pm. If we do not have your audition application by that time, you will not be able to audition. *If you need extra time, please contact Mrs. Pitner ASAP! Your Individual Audition: Your individual audition will be performed on Flipgrid. The link will be posted the first week of January. Individual auditions will close on Monday, January 11th at 9 pm. Auditions that are submitted after that time will not be accepted. Your recorded audition should flow just like a normal audition – please slate at the beginning, then perform your pieces, then end with a “thank you.” Please film your audition in one take so that we can judge transitions and professionalism. You will need to prepare: • a 30-45 second monologue – from a published play or musical • a 30-45 second (16 bar) song o You must sing with a karaoke track/accompaniment. You can play this from your phone or other music device. o select a song from a Broadway show – do not do a pop song! Pop music will not highlight your voice in the way that we need to hear it. o We recommend testing your microphone/sound with the music prior to submitting your Flipgrid. • be comfortable with “Toledo Surprise” – will be used for the dance audition Individual monologue and song auditions will take place via Flipgrid. Please select material that reflects the character you are auditioning for, as well as the genre of the show. Your monologue and song will be viewed by an audition panel consisting of the directors and other school personnel. This year because the selection process will be more difficult, we are also inviting theatre teachers from outside of our school to be part of our panel. If you do not know how to pick a monologue, do not worry – there is more information in the packet. You can also see Mrs. Pitner or Mrs. Clausen for additional help with selecting a monologue or song. The Dance Audition: This year, the dance portion of the audition will be virtual. In the CTC Google Classroom, links have been posted for the choreography for “Toledo Surprise.” Our choreography team has created multiple videos showing different angles, as well as a step-by-step guide to the choreography. You are expected to learn the choreography and record yourself performing it. Your recording will be submitted via Flipgrid. When you record, please make sure that your camera is set up so that we can see your entire body. We are asking that you sing the sections of the song while you dance. Please dance/sing along to the Original Broadway Cast recording of “Toledo Surprise.” Remember that we are not looking to see if you are the most amazing dancer of all time, we are looking to see if you tell the story. Facial expression is a must! Dance auditions must be submitted to the Flipgrid by Monday, January 11th at 9 pm. Failure to have your recording in by that time will result in you not being able to audition. If you run into technological difficulties, it is your responsibility to reach out to Mrs. Pitner to find a solution. Callbacks The callback list will be posted on our Casteel Theatre Company website (http://cusd80.com/Page/85426) at 8 pm on January 12, as well as in the Google Classroom. Callbacks are Wednesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 14 from 2:40-7:30 onstage. We will post a list on Wednesday night of the people we would like to see again on Thursday. On these days, you will be assigned seats in the house to ensure social distancing. When you enter, please bring all of your personal belongings to your seat. For callbacks, the production panel will be trying to fit people in roles. You will be asked to do acting and singing. You may also be asked to dance; come dressed accordingly. For the acting portion, you will be asked to do cold reads from the script. It will help you to do research into the show – what is the play about? Who are the characters? What are their relationships? The internet has a great deal of information about this show and the more information you have, the better prepared you will be for your audition. For the singing portion, you will find a list of callback songs on the CTC website. We recommend you review them prior to callbacks. You may be asked to perform multiple songs if we are considering you for multiple roles. For callbacks: • Wear comfortable clothing that does not limit movement as well as proper footwear. Black movement clothing is preferred. • No slippers, flip flops, or bare feet. Tennis shoes, character shoes, or dance shoes are preferred. On the day of callbacks, bring homework to work on, snacks, and water to keep you hydrated and energized. Make sure to follow all social distancing and mask-wearing expectations. Masks will be worn during the dance auditions, with breaks as needed. It is recommended to bring an extra mask or two as well as plenty of water. The cast list will be posted on our website by 9 pm on Friday, January 15. It will also be posted on Mrs. Pitner’s door. Please sign the cast list on Monday if you accept your role in the show. Rehearsal/Show Information Rehearsals for Drowsy will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Times will vary, so please see the rehearsal calendar. We have built in a time for students to do homework and seek tutoring from 2:30-3:00. Rehearsals will run longer as we get closer to show dates. Additionally, we may need to hold rehearsal on the Saturdays leading up to the show. If you are unable to attend rehearsals, this may not be the show for you. Please list any conflicts on your audition sheet. Conflicts do affect casting, and unexcused absences will not be tolerated because of the negative impact on the production and scheduling process. Your attendance is even more crucial this year with such a small cast. More than one unexcused absence or more than two excused absences may result in your termination from the show. Our attendance policy: • An absence will be considered excused if your parent/guardian emails Mrs. Pitner prior to rehearsal, and the reason for your absence includes serious illness or a family emergency. • Please avoid scheduling appointments during rehearsal times, as those will not be considered an excused absence. • Any absences during dress/tech weeks will result in your removal from the show. • If a student is quarantined, these rules will be adjusted. Students in quarantine must attend a Google Meet for rehearsal so that they can learn what is being covered. If cast, your parents/guardians will be asked to help. There are a variety of jobs that we need parent help for, including box office, providing dinner for dress rehearsals, assisting with tech, backstage help, and more! It means a lot to the students when their parents are involved, and it helps the directors out a TON! Finally, all members of the cast and crew must pay the $25 drama club fee in the bookstore. If you have already paid the fee this year, you are good to go! The fee is nonrefundable and will need to be paid in the bookstore no later than January 22. Failure to pay this fee will result in your termination from cast or crew unless prior arrangement have been made with Mrs. Pitner. Students (and parents!) can also purchase a show shirt for $10 in the bookstore as we get closer to the show date. This is optional, but a great way to show support for our show! All cast and technicians will be expected to attend the first read-through on January 20 from 2:30-6:30. At each rehearsal, students are expected to bring water, snacks, and a pencil (or five!).