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|  | Young Performers Registration is now open for young people ages 8 through 18 (must still
be in high school in fall of 2008) to audition for our 2008-2009
season. Roles are available in Harry
Connick, Jr.'s THE HAPPY ELF, WITNESS,
THE
NEVERENDING STORY and HOW I
BECAME A PIRATE. Appointments are available between 4:30pm
and 8:30pm on the following dates:
Monday, July
21 Tuesday, July 22 Wednesday, July
23 Monday, August 11 Tuesday, August
12 Wednesday, August 13
If you are a
current First Stage Theater Academy summer student who wishes to
audition, we encourage you to choose an audition date sometime after the completion of your
summer program.
To make an appointment: e-mail Desiree
Rosas, Company Manager, at drosas@firststage.org
and provide the following information:
- Your name
- Your age
- The name of a parent or guardian
- Phone
number
- E-mail address
- Your
first, second and third choices for a 30-minute appointment, on the
half-hour, on one of the above dates. Please type "Audition" as the
subject. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your appointment no
more than one week after we receive your request. We will do our very
best to accommodate your preference.
What to
prepare:
- Please prepare a memorized monologue of no more
than one minute in length. A monologue is an excerpt from a play or
novel where one character is speaking for the entire time. No poems,
please.
- You may also choose to sing a single verse
of a song, without accompaniment, in addition to the required
monologue. Singing is optional, but recommended if you would like to be
considered for our musicals.
What to
bring: Please bring a photo of yourself with your
name clearly printed on the back that may be left for our files. A
school photo, snapshot or copy is acceptable.
Frequently asked questions: Where to do I go for my
audition? Auditions will be held at the Milwaukee
Youth Arts Center, 325 W. Walnut Street. Click here
for map and directions.
Should I arrive earlier than my scheduled audition
time? Please arrive no less than 15 minutes prior
to your scheduled audition time. That will give you time to check in,
fill out your audition form and relax for a minute before the
audition.
I
just sent First Stage a photo when I signed up for Academy classes. Do
I need to bring another one? Yes,
please!
Can
I bring my parents? Parents are welcome to
accompany you on the day of your audition, but will be asked to wait
outside the room during audition. Kids under the age of 13 are strongly
encouraged to bring an adult.
Why aren't roles
available in GOSSAMER
and CHARLOTTE'S
WEB? Casting for the season's first two
shows are always based upon previous
summer's auditions. By auditioning this summer, you are also
auditioning for the first two shows of 2009-2010.
What can I expect at the audition? As
many as seven other kids may be scheduled at your audition time. When
you enter the audition room a member of our artistic staff will guide
your group through a series of warm ups. Then you will be asked to
perform your monologue and song (if you have chosen to sing). Your
group may also be guided through a simple improvisation
exercise.
How long will my audition take? You
can expect to be here between 30-60 minutes total. You may want to
bring a book or a quiet activity to do while you are waiting for your
name to be called.
What should I wear? You will be asked
to move around during the warm-ups, so please wear something you are
comfortable in.
Any other inquiries may be directed
to Desiree Rosas, Company Manager, at drosas@firststage.org
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