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:
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Complete the audition form on-line or be prepared to fill in a form and résumé on arrival (photo appreciated).
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Bring dance shoes or runners (no sock feet) and wear comfortable clothing for dancing
Adults - 14 years old and over
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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.
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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)
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Will learn a song and dance at the audition.No other preparation required.
ROLES:
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Children and adult roles available
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11 Principal roles
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7 Supporting roles
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Ensemble
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Dancers (some ensemble singing required for dancers).
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Click HERE for a list of roles and audition form.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be held four times weekly:
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Sunday rehearsals from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
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Monday & Thursday rehearsals from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
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Wednesday rehearsals starting June 10 from 7:00-9:30 p.m.
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First read-through May 4 at 7:00 p.m.
PERFORMANCES:
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Five performances: July 8-11 at 7:30 p.m. and July 12 at 2:00 p.m.
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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.
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
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a song of 16 bars in the musical theatre genre showcasing your vocal range, quality and volume
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a creative demonstration of your abilities in dance including step-touch; grapevine; step-ball change
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a monologue of no longer than a minute
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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 r.s.s@sasktel.net
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE AUDITION FORM