by Tom Varner | May 10, 2014 | Announcements, Auditions
Hard Road Theatre, with sponsorship from TheBANK of Edwardsville & SOGA OB/GYN, is proud to announce auditions for our Summer Adult Musical: 9 TO 5. Based on the 1980 movie of the same name, 9 TO 5 features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, May 21st and Friday, May 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Upper Elementary School at 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Those auditioning should come prepared with a Broadway-style piece of music to sing that fits their vocal range. An accompanist will be provided, but no recordings will be allowed. Those auditioning will also be asked to learn a short dance routine. Anyone auditioning should also be aware of any potential conflicts they have between May 25th– August 3rd. There are several parts for both men and women. 9 TO 5 will be directed by Evan Fifer with musical direction by David Wilton. Performances will be July 25-27 and August 1-3, 2014. If you have any questions about the audition, please call (217) 556-6399.
Also, those auditioning can download and print off an audition form below to bring with them.
9 to 5 Audition Form
by Tom Varner | May 5, 2014 | Announcements
Thanks to everyone who came out to audition! The Meet & Greet Read-thru for FAME JR. will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6th at the Kennel at the Highland High School. Please bring a pencil and a bottle of water. There will also be a mandatory Parent/Guardian Meeting at the same time.
FAME JR. Cast
Nick Piazza: Patrick Holcomb
Serena Katz: Elizabeth Evans
Joe Vegas: Josh Miller
Tyrone Jackson: Josh Johnson
Carmen Diaz: Pacey Perez
Iris Kelly: Bekah Perry
Mabel Washington: Christy Juenger
Schlomo Metzenbaum: Max Chapman
Grace (Lambschops) Lamb: Claire Mueller
Goodman (Goody) King: Danny Osborn
Miss Esther Sherman (English Teacher): Amanda Juenger
Ms. Greta Bell (Dance Teacher): Lizzy Rice
Ms. Myers (Acting Teacher): Allie Friesland
Mr. Sheinkopf (Music Teacher): Nigel Bennett
Acting Ensemble: Karlene Rheaume
Baileigh Duvall
David Palenchar
Whitley Foehner
Music Ensemble: Lacey Hanratty
Brian Winglermuehle
Heather Kim
Maddie Wesselmann
Dance Ensemble: Kelsey Cook
Karlee Holzinger
Kenzie Holzinger
by Tom Varner | May 5, 2014 | Announcements
Thank you to everyone who came out to audition! It was a very difficult choice to make for many of these roles. I am looking forward to working with each of you this summer! If you do not wish to accept a role, please notify me by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, May 6th.
Don’t forget: the read-thru will be this Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m. at the Kennel at the Highland High School. Parents/Guardians are required to attend this meeting.
Thank you, all! I will see you Tuesday!
–Gentry (the director)
Peter Pan Jr. Cast List
Peter Pan – Cody Johnson
Tinkerbell – Kayla Peery
Iridessa – Haylie Gombos
Silvermist – Madison Autry
Rosetta – May Thomilson
Fawn – Julia English
Lyria – Leah Connelly
Vidia – Kyra Hong
Wendy – Allison Hahs
John – Cole Reed
Michael – Talon Vrell
Mr. Darling – Ian White
Mrs. Darling – Cheyenne Ridgeway
Nana – Abigail Mueller
Captain Hook – Nicholas Borror
Smee – Patrick Boulanger
Croc – Amara Vrell
Cubby – Isaac Rieke
Skunk – Caleb Stratton
Hop – Spencer Powers
Fox – Josh Reed
Raccoon Twin – Sam Huck
Raccoon Twin – Bryce Kirsch
Chief Tiger Bamboo – Alex Reed
Tiger Lily – Lorelei Frank
Brave Pine – Brooke Rheaume
Brave Oak – Alayna Ellis
Brave Shrub – Brandon Eye
Pirates(all parts will be assigned at read thru):
Hannah Franklin
Madyson Whicker
Taylor Miller
Destiny Odle
Ashlyn Howell
Jessica Borror
Mermaids (all parts will be assigned at read thru):
Ellen Nuxoll
Mackenzie Myer
Gracie Powers
Justina Thomae
Sammy Maddox
Ali Kelso
Ensemble:
Autumn Meyer
Sarah Hemann
Nevaeh Brown
Piper Myer
Lizzy Rheaume
Kyleigh Haller
William Pothast
Fayth Whicker
Carleigh Robinson
MariEva Mallrich
Kori Huelsmann
Abby Cocran
Kendal Devlin
Katelyn Pollock
Kaitlyn Borror
*Mermaids will be used in other scenes as well
**Ensemble will be cast as Pirates or Indians and be included in dances
by Tom Varner | Apr 8, 2014 | Announcements, Auditions
Here is the audition information needed for our youth summer musicals.
Peter Pan Jr.
Fame Jr.
Auditions for both PETER PAN JR. and FAME JR. will be held at the Highland Elementary School located at 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL 62249 on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th. Sign-ups for PETER PAN JR. begin at 11:30 a.m. and auditions for that show will go from 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sign-ups for FAME JR. will begin at 2:30 p.m. and auditions will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ALL THOSE AUDITIONING SHOULD COME DRESSED NICELY. PICTURES/HEAD SHOTS FOR PUBLICITY STILLS, PROGRAM DISPLAYS, ETC. WILL BE TAKEN AT AUDITIONS. Music, recordings, and etc. needed for auditions can be found in the links above as well as here for Peter Pan Jr. and here for Fame Jr.
In addition to the information that can be found above, those auditioning for Fame Jr. should watch and familiarize themselves with the following videos:
Fame Jr. video 1
Fame Jr. video 2
Fame Jr. video 3
Lastly, here are some hints to prepare for auditions for our youth summer musicals.
Singing:
- Please prepare one of the chosen 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 we will be more impressed if you do.
- 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 as the director may choose any of them for you to perform.
- The readings DO NOT need to be memorized (just be comfortable with the text)!
- The director may have you read lines for a character that he/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! The directors may or may not ask for this. In doing so, they want to see your personality (and also just laugh!).
Personality:
- This is the most important part! Be yourself!
by Tom Varner | Mar 20, 2014 | Announcements, Shows
by Tom Varner | Feb 26, 2014 | Announcements, Auditions
Here is some information about auditions for our summer shows (DISNEY’S PETER PAN JR., FAME JR., and 9 TO 5). More information will be posted as it becomes available.
