AUDITION NOTICE 2020

 

Disney’s Little Mermaid

Book by Doug Wright

 

Music by Alan Menken           Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International

Director/Choreographer – Chip McDaniel      Music Director – Stacy Allan

Assistant Choreographer – Tina Anderson

 

AUDITION DATES:                 

Sunday, April 5   **Age 8-13 only

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, April 5

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.                                     

 

Tuesday, April 7

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 8

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

 

AUDITION LOCATION: Storybook Princess Studio – 1630 Albert Street (above Dancer’s Den)

 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Complete the audition form on-line or be prepared to fill in a form and résumé on arrival (photo appreciated).

• Bring dance shoes or runners (no sock feet) and wear comfortable clothing for dancing

 

      Adults - 14 years old and over

• Prepare a song (16 bars) in the musical theatre genre, showcasing your vocal quality, range and volume.Your song accompaniment. A pianist will be provided, but you may bring your own.

• In the audition you will read from the script and learn and perform a short dance routine in a group.

 

      Children -   8 – 13 years old (must be 8 by July 1, 2020)

• Will learn a song and dance at the audition.No other preparation required.

 

ROLES:                                                   

• Children and adult roles available

• 11 Principal roles

• 7 Supporting roles

• Ensemble

• Dancers (some ensemble singing required for dancers).

• Click HERE for a list of roles and audition form.

 

REHEARSALS:

                                               

Rehearsals will be held four times weekly:

• Sunday rehearsals from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

• Monday & Thursday rehearsals from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

• Wednesday rehearsals starting June 10 from 7:00-9:30 p.m.

• First read-through May 4 at 7:00 p.m.

 

PERFORMANCES: 

• Five performances: July 8-11 at 7:30 p.m. and July 12 at 2:00 p.m.

• Venue: Regina Performing Arts Centre

 

AUDITION PROCEDURE:

Children’s auditions will be booked in groups of 10 at 30-minute intervals.  Adult auditions will be booked in groups of 6 at 45-minute intervals. 

 

To book an audition. please include your name, email address and a contact phone number - by e-mail r.s.s@sasktel.net; by phone 306-522-9078 or on-line at www.reginasummerstage.com/contact.  We will return your message within 48 hours.

 

All individuals cast in the show must be members of Regina Summer Stage.  A ten-dollar membership fee is required.

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CAN I SEND AN AUDITION ELECTRONICALLY IF I AM UNABLE TO APPEAR IN-PERSON?

 

On-line auditions are possible only with prior approval from the producer.

 

On-line submissions are required no later than midnight (Regina time) March 31, 2020.  Please e-mail the link to the producer at r.s.s@sasktel.net. 

 

On-line auditions must include

• a song of 16 bars in the musical theatre genre showcasing your vocal range, quality and volume

• a creative demonstration of your abilities in dance including step-touch; grapevine; step-ball change

• a monologue of no longer than a minute

 

• a “dance only” submission should show creativity including a pirouette, 3-step turn, step kick, step-ball-change

 

On-line submissions will be considered if you are out of town on audition dates or involved in other productions/work commitments that would not allow you to participate in in-person auditions.

 

When you have received the approval of the producer, please submit your audition with an easily accessible link to

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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM

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