by Bill | Apr 29, 2013 | Announcements, Auditions
Have you always wanted to release your inner monster? If so, here’s your casting call for Young Frankenstein, directed by Hank Crider.
Auditions will be on Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 at the Highland Elementary Auditorium. Callbacks will be on the following night, same time and location. (For the uninitiated, callbacks are by invitation only. You first must audition on the 22nd .)
For the audition, bring a Broadway-style piece – preferably around 32 bars and not from the show. Also be prepared to learn a short dance routine.
Unfamiliar with the show? (Really?) Well, Dr. Frankenstein – make that FRONKENSTEEN – aims to fulfill his grandfather’s legacy by bringing a corpse back to life. With help and hindrance from servant Igor, buxom assistant Inga and needy fiancee Elizabeth, his experiment yields success and unexpected consequences. Based off of the cult 1974 film – Mel Brooks has created a Monstrous Musical Masterpiece that you don’t want to miss!
One final note – Young Frankenstein does have adult themes so anyone under 18 years will need parental permission to be in the show. We’re not talking horrible stuff here – just not your normal PG stuff.
by Bill | Apr 8, 2013 | Announcements, Auditions
Our directors came up with some hints on how to best prepare for your audition:
Singing:
- Please prepare one of the 3 pieces to sing.
- The character that the song is originally for does not need to be the part you are auditioning for, pick the song that best suits your voice! Also, sing the song in the octave that is comfortable for you.
- It is not required that the song be memorized, but it couldn’t hurt you to show off your skills!
- You will sing the song with the accompaniment CD (ie. No voices singing your part). It is important that we see you can hold your own part with an accompaniment.
- You will be asked to do some simple singing exercises to show us your range, these will be led by the director and will be simple. Don’t worry! We want you to do great!
Reading: 
- Please be familiar with all of the readings, the director may choose ny of them for you to perform.
- They DO NOT need to be memorized, just be comfortable with the text.
- The director may have you read lines for a character that she doesn’t want to cast you for because she just wants to hear how your voice sounds.
- Be flexible and show your personality!
Joke:
- Please be prepared to tell us your favorite joke! We want to see your personality and we also just want to laugh!
Personality:
- This is the most important part! Be yourself!
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by Bill | Apr 5, 2013 | Announcements, Auditions
It’s time to start getting ready to audition for our summer kid’s shows!
Two Disney Favorites – The Little Mermaid and Aladdin are making an appearance this summer at the Highland High School Kennel and if you are going into 2nd through 9th grade AND love to perform, it’s time to get ready to audition.
Auditions will be held at the Highland Elementary Auditorium on May 4th and 5th from 12:00 to 4:00 (Noon for The Little Mermaid and 2:00 for Aladdin). To prepare for your audition, you can download some music and a script excerpt to practice. To get the materials, follow this link and download the audition materials. If you practice, the auditions will a LOT easier for you.
Performances for Disney’s Aladdin Jr will be June 20th through the 23rd and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr will be July 11th through the 14th. There are good roles for boys and girls in BOTH shows so be sure to pick a show that doesn’t conflict with any of your summer plans.
Additional information will be made available as we think of it. Should you have any questions, Comment below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Good Luck!
Have you always wanted to release your inner monster? If so, here’s your casting call for Young Frankenstein, directed by Hank Crider.
