The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Auditions ...... August 28 th 2:30- 4:00 August 29 th 3:10-4:30 Performance...... …..……………...September 22nd @ 7:30

Audition Guidelines

General Auditions will be two days on Tuesday and Wednesday in the auditorium . You only need to attend one day of general auditions . The audition will consist of an interpretive reading of a part from the script. You do not need to prepare a monologue for your audition .

In addition to the interpretive reading, each student may be asked to perform in a few movement/character improvisations.

Students are required to come prepared to the audition with the attached acting audition form completely filled out and with the attached interpretive reading. This will help with time management.

SHOW SYNOPSIS -

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

The rehearsal schedule for Winnie the Pooh will be very demanding. Besides unique character development, the cast will be working diligently with script and character analysis, elements of humor and drama, and comedic timing. A commitment must be made to this show to make every rehearsal. Please see attached calendar for specific days and times for mandatory rehearsal.

No one may miss the last week (production week) of the rehearsal process. No Exceptions.

CASTING

This show has a large number of casting opportunities for males and females. There are 15 + characters in the show that provide actors the opportunity to develop skills of characterization, analysis, and comedic/dramatic timing.

AUDITION PROCESS

Think of your audition as a 1 minute one act play entitled "The Audition of (your name)." arranged by, produced by, and starring yourself. Your audition should contain: 1) your entrance, 2) introduction of selection: Winnie the Pooh , 3) transition from yourself to character, 4) interpretive reading of the selection (a non-memorized reading with character voice, expression, and hand gestures), 5) transition back to yourself from character, and 6) a thank you.

PRESENTATION

Dress comfortably. Do not try to costume yourself and avoid apparel that contradicts your character. Avoid hairstyles that might hide your face.

No props should be used. Plan to stand center stage with the attached interpretive reading. No set pieces will be used in your audition. The focus should be on you.

CAST LIST INFORMATION

The final cast list will be posted at 7:30 am in front of room 205 and 213 on Thursday, August 30 th .

For any QUESTIONS, please see Mrs. Peplow in room 205.

GOOD LUCK ☺☺☺

Winnie the Pooh Interpretive Reading for Audition

In order to prepare for your audition, read through the following characters’ dialogues and practice how you can bring each character to life through a non- memorized, reading performance.

Reading #1:

RABBIT: Order! Order please! Now I say 's getting so bouncy nowadays that it's time we taught him a lesson. No matter how much we like him!

PIGLET: .... he just bounces too much.

GOPHER: Er, excuse me , but perhaps if we could think of a way of an unbouncing Tigger, it would be a very good idea. ha?

RABBIT: Exactly! Just what I ... What do you feel Pooh?

PIGLET: Pooh! Haven't you been listening to what Rabbit's been saying?

POOH: I listened, but then I had a small piece of fluff in my ear. Could you say it again, please Rabbit?

RABBIT: Well, where should I start from?

POOH: From the moment the fluff got in my ear.

RABBIT: When was that?

POOH: I don't know, I couldn't hear properly.

GOPHER: Pooh, we were just trying to think of a way to get the bounce out of Tigger.

RABBIT: Aha, I've got a splendid idea! Now listen! We'll take Tigger for a long exploration some place where he's never been, and we lose him there.

POOH: Lose him?

RABBIT: Oh we'll find him again next morning, and mark my words, he'll be a humble Tigger. A small and sad Tigger. And "oh Rabbit am I glad to see you" Tigger. And it'll take the bounces out of him. That's why. Now all in favor say " Aye "

Reading #2:

NARRATOR #1: Like most small boys has toy animals to play with, and they all live together in a wonderful world of make-belief. But his best friend is a bear called Winnie the Pooh or Pooh for short. Now Pooh had some very unusual adventures and they all happened right here in the . Winnie the Pooh lived in this enchanted forest. Now when Pooh heard his Pooh-coo clock he knew it was time for something, but he was a bear of very little brain, so when he thought he thought in the most thoughtful way he could think.

Audition Information Sheet

Name:______

Phone Number:______

English room & period:______

Ht: ____ Wt:_____ Size:______

Previous shows/acting workshops: ______

Conflicts with rehearsals:

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To be completed by the Director

Projection______Facials______Eye contact______

Articulation______Vocalics______Characterization ______

Possible parts:______