by Tom Varner | Mar 23, 2018 | Youth Auditions
Auditions for DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS JR. (sponsored by Bradford National Bank) are scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd at the Highland Elementary School Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Although some older students could be cast at the discretion of the director, in general, students auditioning for MARY POPPINS JR. should be in 2nd-9th grades (ages 7-15). Sign-ups for MARY POPPINS JR. will begin at 11:30 a.m. and auditions will be held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Those wanting to audition for MARY POPPINS JR. should arrive before 12:00 p.m. All those auditioning should come dressed nicely. Pictures/headshots for publicity stills, program displays, etc. might be taken at auditions. ALL THOSE AUDITIONING MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOE SHOES: NO FLIP-FLOPS OR SANDALS. Also, PARENTS SHOULD COME PREPARED WITH STUDENTS’ AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE; ALL CONFLICTS NEED TO BE LISTED ON AUDITION FORM. Rehearsal and instrumental tracks will be added once they are made available. Performances for DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS JR. are June 21st – June 24th.
Audition materials (recordings, sides, sheet music) for the audition can be found here or at the link below.
MARY POPPINS JR. Audition Information
Here are some hints to prepare for auditions for MARY POPPINS JR.
Singing:
- Students may sing either one of the three songs for auditions: “Let’s Go Fly a Kite,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” or “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”
- 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.
- You will sing the song with the accompaniment CD (i.e. No voices singing your part). It is important that we see you can sing your own part with an accompaniment.
- You may be asked to do some simple singing exercises to show us your range. We want you to do great, so relax and don’t worry!
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 in because she just wants to hear how your voice sounds.
- Be flexible and show us your personality.
Joke:
- Please be prepared to tell us a 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 and have fun!
by Tom Varner | Nov 9, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions
Hard Road Theatre is proud to announce auditions for their winter musical: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO. BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO is an original jukebox musical featuring Neil Sedaka songs. Set in the early 1960s, the plot of the show follows two friends, Lois and Marge, who travel to a resort in the Catskill mountains on Labor Day weekend to overcome a recent breakup. While there, romance flourishes in the most unusual places.
Auditions for BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO will be held on Sunday, November 12th and Monday, November 13th at 6:00 p.m. at the Highland Upper Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. There are roles for 3 men and 3 women. Those auditioning should come prepared with 16 measures of a Broadway-style piece that illustrates their vocal abilities. Those auditioning should also be prepared to learn a short dance routine and need to be aware of any conflicts they have through January 28th. An accompanist will be provided. No recordings will be allowed. Performances are scheduled for January 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, and 27th.
by Tom Varner | Aug 8, 2017 | Auditions
AUDITION APPLICATION FORM
Sponsored by TheBank of Edwardsville, Hard Road Theatre announces auditions for their upcoming fall comedy, PLAZA SUITE. Written by Neil Simon, Plaza Suite is a portrait of three different and unrelated couples who each occupy the same suite at the Plaza Hotel on successive evenings. A suburban couple take the suite while their house is being painted and it turns out to be the one in which they honeymooned 23 (or was it 24?) years before and was yesterday the anniversary, or is it today? This wry tale of marriage in tatters is followed by the exploits of a Hollywood producer who, after three marriages, is looking for fresh fields. He calls a childhood sweetheart, now a suburban housewife, for a little diversion. Over the years she has idolized him from afar and is now more than the match he bargained. The last couple is a mother and father fighting about the best way to get their daughter out of the bathroom and down to the ballroom where guests await her or as Mother yells, “I want you to come out of that bathroom and get married!
PLAZA SUITE has roles for both men and women. Auditions will be held on Monday, August 21st and Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Elementary School Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Those auditioning should be aware of any conflicts they have from August 23rd – October 15th. Performances of the play will be Oct. 6,7, 8, 13, and 14. If you have any questions about the show or would like more information, please contact the producer, Tom Varner at tom@hardroad.org
Hard Road Theatre Productions is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing Highland and the surrounding area with high-quality, affordable, live theatre productions. For more information about PLAZA SUITE or Hard Road Theatre in general, please visit the Hard Road website at www.hardroad.org.
by Carlos Munguia | Apr 24, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions, Casting
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to audition. We are blessed with fantastic talent to select from. This is going to be such a fun summer for everyone!
The Freckleface Strawberry team is excited to get to know the cast and parents at our MANDATORY meeting on Tuesday night, April 25th, at 7:00pm at the Louis Latzer Library. We’ll do introductions and discuss our expectations and what you can expect from us in return. I’ll also have schedules for you. There is a $40 fee due that night and then the actors will be issued their scripts. Please let me know if you have any questions.
See you Tuesday night!
~Sheila Riggs
Director
(618) 409-6286
Freckleface Strawberry Cast List:
Freckleface Strawberry: Emma Clark
Danny/Don Fontaine: Dietrich Gossmeyer
Baby Brother: Jake Hindman-Cook
Harry: Josh Reed
Jake/Frankie Freckle: Josh Miller
Janelle (ballet girl): Autumn Riggs
Jane: Bailey McPhillips
Teacher: Maddie Wesselmann
Mother: Hannah Franklin
Emily: Madi Crawford
Flora: Destiny Odle
Dora: Kori Huelsmann
Laura: Adalee Clarke
Gabby: Ellen Nuxoll
Francine Freckle: Noelle Sonderegger
Frida Freckle: Sophia Himsel
by Tom Varner | Apr 10, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions, Press Release
Sponsored by Staunton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Hard Road Theatre is proud to announce auditions for their summer musical: SISTER ACT. Based on the 1992 hit comedy movie of the same name starring Whoopi Goldberg, SISTER ACT contains all new original music written by Alan Menken. The plot follows Deloris Van Cartier, a lounge singer with dreams of stardom. She witnesses a murder and is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique dance moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.
Auditions for SISTER ACT will be held on Monday, May 22nd and Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Highland Elementary School, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Those auditioning should be at least fifteen years-old. Those auditioning should come prepared with a Broadway-style song to sing. An accompanist will be provided, but no recordings will be allowed. In addition, those auditioning will learn a short dance routine, may be asked to read sides from the script, and should be aware of any conflicts they have from May 24th – Aug. 7th. SISTER ACT is directed by Evan Fifer. Performance dates for SISTER ACT are July 28th-30th and Aug. 4th-6th.
Additional Information About Production
Audition Form
by Tom Varner | Apr 10, 2017 | Announcements, Youth Auditions
Auditions for DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR. (sponsored by Bradford National Bank) are scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday, April 23rd at the Highland Elementary School Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Although some older students could be cast at the discretion of the director, in general, students auditioning for THE LION KING JR. should be in 2nd-8th grades (ages 7-14). Sign-ups for THE LION KING JR. will begin at 11:30 a.m. and auditions will be held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Those wanting to audition for THE LION KING JR. should arrive before 12:00 p.m. All those auditioning should come dressed nicely. Pictures/headshots for publicity stills, program displays, etc. might be taken at auditions. ALL THOSE AUDITIONING MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOE SHOES: NO FLIP-FLOPS OR SANDALS. Also, PARENTS SHOULD COME PREPARED WITH STUDENTS’ AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE; ALL CONFLICTS NEED TO BE LISTED ON AUDITION FORM. Audition materials can be found through this link:
Audition Materials for THE LION KING JR.
Students should be prepared to sing at least one of the songs and be prepared to read one of the parts. NEITHER THE SONG NOR THE LINES HAVE TO BE MEMORIZED. Be yourself and act natural!
Performance dates for THE LION KING JR. are scheduled for June 22-25.
Lastly, here are some hints to prepare for auditions for THE LION KING JR.
Singing:
- 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.
- You will sing the song with the accompaniment CD (i.e. No voices singing your part). It is important that we see you can sing your own part with an accompaniment.
- You may be asked to do some simple singing exercises to show us your range. We want you to do great, so relax and don’t worry!
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 in because she just wants to hear how your voice sounds.
- Be flexible and show us your personality.
Joke:
- Please be prepared to tell us a 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 and have fun!
Auditions for DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS JR. (sponsored by Bradford National Bank) are scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 21st and Sunday, April 22nd at the Highland Elementary School Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. Although some older students could be cast at the discretion of the director, in general, students auditioning for MARY POPPINS JR. should be in 2nd-9th grades (ages 7-15). Sign-ups for MARY POPPINS JR. will begin at 11:30 a.m. and auditions will be held from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Those wanting to audition for MARY POPPINS JR. should arrive before 12:00 p.m. All those auditioning should come dressed nicely. Pictures/headshots for publicity stills, program displays, etc. might be taken at auditions. ALL THOSE AUDITIONING MUST WEAR CLOSED-TOE SHOES: NO FLIP-FLOPS OR SANDALS. Also, PARENTS SHOULD COME PREPARED WITH STUDENTS’ AVAILABILITY SCHEDULE; ALL CONFLICTS NEED TO BE LISTED ON AUDITION FORM. Rehearsal and instrumental tracks will be added once they are made available. Performances for DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS JR. are June 21st – June 24th.
