Audition Packet

Audition dates: August 28, 2017 3:30 – 5:30 (Sign‐up for a time slot, posted in Black Box) August 29, 2017 3:00 ‐ 5:00 (Will require movement – wear comfortable clothes) PREPARE for audition: Sing 16 bars from a MUSICAL song 1‐minute monologue from a published play These pieces should be memorized and performed with gusto!

Rehearsals: Monday ‐ Friday 3:00 – 5:30 (start/end times vary by day) Rehearsal Calendar is attached to this document

Saturday Work Days (mandatory for all actors and crew): September 2, 2017 10:00 ‐ 2:00 September 16, 2017 10:00 ‐ 2:00 September 23, 2017 (tentative) 10:00 ‐ 2:00 October 7, 2017 (tentative rehearsal) 10:00 ‐ 2:00 October 14, 2017 10:00 ‐ 2:00

Dress Rehearsal (mandatory for all actors and crew): October 21, 2017 8:00 – 1:00 October 23, 2017 3:15 – 6:15 October 24, 2017 3:00 – 6:00

Performance Dates (mandatory for all actors and crew): October 26, 27, 28 at 7:00pm 5:00pm call; 7:00pm curtain October 29, 2017 at 3:00pm 1:00pm call; 3:00pm curtain

Play Production Fee: Producing a play is demanding in many ways. Not only are students asked to give their time, there are also outside costs. We are asking for a production fee of $25 for each actor committed to this show. This $25 fee will be used for the production of the show and may be used for purchase of scripts, royalties, publicity, costumes, and sound rental. We appreciate your support.

Student responsibilities: Actors will be asked to provide their own shoes, tights, undergarments, and make‐up (we will be ordering $20 personal stage make‐up kits for students who need it)

Liz Winner Director, Clements High School Theatre e‐mail: [email protected]

Synopsis By and John Du Prez

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, and the Holy Grail, the musical also diverts a bit from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchmen and killer rabbits. Outside, there is plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show, Arthur, traveling with his servant Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. Besides the rabbits and farting Frenchman, they meet such characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, the Black Knight and the Knights who say Ni.

Cast of Characters: THE LADY OF THE LAKE (20s‐30s): A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers. KING ARTHUR (Late 30s‐60s.): The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Great Humor. Good singer. SIR ROBIN (30s‐40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called ‘Sir Robin the Brave,’ though he couldn’t be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. SIR LANCELOT d/b/a LANCE (30s‐40): A Knight of the Roundtable. He is fearless to a bloody fault, but through a twist of fate, does discover his ‘softer side. PATSY (30s‐40s): King Arthur’s horse and servant. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover with some tap dancing. SIR GALAHAD (30s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Begins as Dennis, a lower class ‘mud gatherer’ who becomes knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. Strong bari/tenor singing required. SIR BEDEVERE (20s‐40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. An inept scholar. No solo singing. HISTORIAN/NOT DEAD FRED/PRINCE HERBERT (played by one person): HISTORIAN: A tweedy academic. Must have excellent diction, NOT DEAD FRED: A sickly little fellow who, despite others’ beliefs, claims he is “not yet dead.” PRINCE HERBERT: The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing, and pines for his love atop a tower.

ENSEMBLE: The ensemble/chorus also cover the following roles: THE VOICE OF GOD, MAYOR and FINLAND VILLAGERS, SINGING MONKS, SIR NOT APPEARING, DENNIS GALAHAD’S MOTHER, THE DANCING MONK, THE DANCING NUN, THE FRENCH TAUNTER, TWO FRENCH GUARDS, ROBIN’S MINSTRELS, THE KNIGHTS OF NI THE BLACK KNIGHT, PRINCE HERBERT’S FATHER, GUARD, CONCORDE, TIM THE ENCHANTER, and SIR BORS

*All characters can be played by male or female actors. They will portray the original gender of the role.

SPAMALOT Audition Cover Sheet Please attach a recent photo to this sheet

Name: ______Grade: ______Shirt Size: ______

Vocal Part (SATB): ______Dance Experience (years/style): ______

Turn in with Audition Sheet: 1. Your audition pieces, including: •16 bars from a MUSICAL song about 30 seconds NOT a pop song You may sing acapella or with accompaniment (on a phone with an aux cord) •1‐minute monologue from a play Not an original Not from a film These pieces should be memorized and performed with gusto! 2. Head shot (current photo of your face printed out) 3. Resume (see sample) 4. Parent/Student Contract

Preferences I am interested in auditioning for the role of: ______If I do not get this role, I WOULD or WOULD NOT (circle one) be interested in another role.

Conflicts We understand that Clements students are busy and are willing to work with difficult schedules, however if the casting decision is between two actors, preference will be given to the student with a more flexible schedule. Our rehearsal schedule is attached and will be regularly updated and posted online.

There are multiple Saturday and school holiday rehearsals and our final performance is on SUNDAY 10/29 at 3:00pm (call time is 1:00pm).

My conflicts will include:

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SPAMALOT Parent/Student Contract PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS ENTIRE CONTRACT

I ______, with my student ______, do hereby agree to the following terms and conditions, upon acceptance of his/her role or crew assignment. I understand that if my student is taking part in the production, after school rehearsals will be required over the following months. I understand that, unless otherwise stated, rehearsals will end by 5:15 (6:30 on Fridays) and I will be here promptly to pick up my student or make arrangements to get my student home. I understand that if my student should become academically ineligible during the course of the production, he or she will be dismissed from the cast until eligible again. If he or she is on crew, he or she will be dismissed without possibility of return. During the period of ineligibility, my student’s role is subject to re‐ casting at the discretion of the directors. I understand that it is my student’s responsibility, upon accepting a role, to learn his/her part in its entirety. If the role is not learned to the directors’ satisfaction by the scheduled dates, it will be subject to re‐casting. Each actor and crew member is vital to rehearsals and performances. I understand that my student is allowed four absences TOTAL. I have listed all possible conflicts with the production calendar on the application. I will notify the director of any absence at least 24 hours in advance, emergency circumstances withstanding. Upon using all absences, my student will be recast or dismissed entirely, at the directors’ discretion. Students must attend performances of the show, Work Days, and Tech/Dress Rehearsals in their entirety. If they may not attend all of these days, it is up to the discretion of the director to recast their role or dismiss them from the play.

______Parent Signature Date

______Student Signature Date

SAMPLE RESUME

Joe Performer (212) 555-1212 [email protected] AFTRA, SAG

Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue Height: 6’2” Vocal Part: Tenor

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, Dialects: Standard British, Irish, Tap Dancing, Kazoo

Training Theatre I-III Ms. Acting Genius High School for Acting Geniuses Tech Theatre I Ms. Tech Genius High School for Tech Geniuses Voice Lessons Instructor’s name School Name (if applicable) Dance Instructor’s name School Name (if applicable)

Tentative Rehearsal Schedule

September 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27 Aug.28 29 30 31 Sept.1 2 *Production Spamalot Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Workday Meeting 2:45 – 3:15 Call‐backs 3:15‐5:15 3‐ 5 3:30‐6:30 10‐2 3:00‐5:00 (Chiefs 9‐2:30) Spamalot Auditions 3:30 – 5:30

3 4 Holiday 5 6 7 8 9 Prod. Mtg: Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal 2:45 – 3:15 3:15‐5:15 3‐ 5 3:30‐6:30 Spam Rehearsal 3:15‐5:15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Prod. Mtg: Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Workday 2:45 – 3:15 3‐5 3:15‐5:15 3‐ 5 3:30‐6:30 10‐2 (Chiefs 9‐2:30) Spam Rehearsal 3:15‐5:15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Prod. Mtg: Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Tentative: 2:45 – 3:15 3‐5 3:15‐5:15 3‐ 5 3:30‐6:30 Spam Workday 10‐2 Spam Rehearsal (Chiefs 9‐2:30) 3:15‐5:15 24 25 26 27 28 29 Holiday 30 Prod. Mtg: Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Fair Day 2:45 – 3:15 3‐5 3‐5 3‐ 5 Spam Rehearsal 10‐3 Spam Rehearsal 3:15‐5:15 October 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 TBD: Spam 7 TBD: Spam Prod. Mtg: Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Rehearsal in BB Rehearsal 10 – 2 2:45 – 3:15 3‐5 3:15‐5:15 3‐5 3:30‐6:30 (either Fri or Sat)

Spam Rehearsal *Orch. on stage at *Choir Concert – need 3:15‐5:15 5:30 stage all day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Prod. Mtg: Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spam Workday 2:45 – 3:15 3‐5 3:15‐5:15 3‐5 3:30‐6:30 10‐2 (Chiefs 9‐2:30) Spam Rehearsal 3:15‐5:15 15 16 17 18 19 End 1st 9 weeks 20 Holiday 21 Prod. Mtg: Spam Rehearsal Tech Spam Rehearsal Tech Early Release Tech Rehearsal 2:45 – 3:15 Act I: 3‐5 Act I: 3‐5 Reh. Tech Act II: 1‐3 Reh. Tech Act II: 3‐5 8am‐1pm

Spam Rehearsal *Orch. on stage at Haunted Set‐Up: 3‐6 Haunted House HoCo Dance 3:15‐5:15 5:30 HoCo Game 4‐ 9pm

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Prod. Mtg: Dress Rehearsal Spam Rehearsal Spamalot 7pm Spamalot 7pm Spamalot 7pm 2:45 – 3:15 3:00 – 6:00 3:15‐5:15 Call time: 5pm Call time: 5pm Call time: 5pm

Dress Rehearsal 3:15‐6:15 29 30 31HALLOWEEN! Spam: 3pm Strike Call: 1pm 3:00 – 5:00