Monday, January 28, 2013

Upcoming Auditions!!!

Throughout the week I get a lot of students asking about upcoming auditions and performance opportunities, so I will be blogging periodically about the upcoming West Michigan auditions.  I know there is a lot of anxiety and fear associated with auditioning and I do my best to make sure that my students go into each audition fully prepared and looking professional from their introduction to their final "Thank you".  However, working with me in the studio and infront of your friends and family at home will only get you so far.  The best way to feel more comfortable with the audition process is to..you guessed it..audition! 

Here are some wonderful opportunities to do just that:

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre:

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES -  Youth Musical
Performs April 19-28 (Thursdays-Sundays, includes School Matinees TBA)
Casting Needs: Principles: 3 Men/3 Women ages 25+; 3 young women and 1 young man, ages 14-18. Small chorus of adults and children.  By appointment: February 24-25, Callbacks February 26, Director: Penelope Notter. Email pnotter@grct.org or call 222.6654 AFTER February 1 to set an appointment.

LEGALLY BLONDE the MUSICAL
Performs: May 31-June  (Possible Extension thru May 23)

Casting Needs: Large Company--Mostly Late Teens- 30s, many featured roles: Priniciples: 3 Men 20-50s and 7 Women 20s-50s
By Appointment: (Beginning March 15) April 9-10, Callbacks April 11
Guest Director/Choreographer: William Schutte

SUMMER REPERTORY THEATRE
CHANGING MINDS and 12 DANCING PRINCESSES
Performs in Rolling Repertory July 26-August 4
Casting Needs: Large Company of Youth 14-19
By Appointment (Beginning April 1) May 13-14, Callbacks May 15.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.grct.org
 Circle Theatre: The Circle Theatre auditions all their musical at once, so you could be auditioning in March for a show that performs in September.  Look closely at dates! www.circletheatre.org
AUDITIONS:
Friday, MARCH 8 / 6:30PM - 10:00PM 
Saturday, MARCH 9 / 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Please prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of the show.  Please bring music.  An accompanist will be provided.  Be prepared to dance.Those auditioning for Robbie Hart must play guitar. (Guitar not provided during auditions).
CALLBACKS (By Request ONLY):
Sunday, MARCH 10 / 5:00PM - 8:00PM


Caledonia Community Players
 www.caledoniaplayers.org
CINDERELLA -
By Ruth Newton
This new version of the ever-loved story of Cinderella places emphases on audience participation. The Fairy Godmother resorts to help from the audience in working all her magic - mainly because she is out of practice. 

Audition Dates & Times: Saturday, February 2 @ 10:00 a.m.

Location:All auditions will be held at Duncan Lake Middle School in the Performing Arts Center. See map for directions.

Cast requirements
9 females 3 males ages range from high school - adults.
Important Notes On Auditions
Be prepared to write down your clothing sizes and make sure you have examined the rehearsal schedule and noted ALL conflicts dates. This is critical. If you are cast in the show, you will be expected to be at all rehearsals unless you have indicated otherwise at auditions. CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE BEFORE COMING TO AUDITIONS!
To audition for any CCP show, children under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a parent at the audition and have the consent form (included in the audition form) filled out and signed.
You don't need to prepare any material for the audition. We'll be reading parts from the script for the show.
Dress comfortably. Auditions can be a nervous time for people. Might as well be as comfortable as possible.
Please come at the beginning of the audition time so you hear announcements and have a chance to fill out the audition form if you have not already done so. Please print and fill out the audition form before coming to auditions if possible.

Grand Rapids Youth Theatre

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.gryt.org
PETER PAN AND WENDY (non musical) April 16, 2013   6 PM - 9 PM
April 17, 2013   6 PM - 9 PM
Rehearsals: Tuesday 6PM - 8 PM  /  Wednesdays 6 PM - 8 PM April 9 - May 28
Grades 4 - 12
Casting : 8 - 15 performers

Performances Dates: May 30- June 7
Theatre: YTGR

Fee: $175 + $25 costume fee= $200.00
This production is a non-musical !!!!
 These auditions will be here before we know it!  Let me help you be prepared and do your best!  Lessons are available starting February 11, 2013.  www.doylevocalstudio.com

Happy Singing!

Jessica Doyle