by Tom Varner | Mar 30, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions, Press Release, Uncategorized, Youth Auditions
Auditions for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY (sponsored by Scott Credit Union) 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 younger students could be cast at the discretion of the director, in general, students auditioning for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY should be in 6th-12th grades (ages 13-18). Sign-ups for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY will begin at 2:30 p.m. and auditions will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Those wanting to audition for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY should arrive before 3:00 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. Audition materials (recordings, sides, sheet music) for the audition can be found here or at the link below.
FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY Audition Info
Performance dates for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY are scheduled for July 13-16.
Lastly, here are some hints to prepare for auditions for our FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY.
Singing:
- If you are a male, be prepared to sing “Be Yourself.” If you are female, you may sing any of the other songs.
- 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 | Jan 12, 2017 | Announcements, Auditions
Auditions for OUR TOWN for tonight (Thursday, January 12th) are still a go! They begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. However, if you were planning on attending auditions tomorrow (Friday, January 13th), those have been re-scheduled to Monday, January 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the same location. Callback auditions have also been changed from Saturday, January 14th to Tuesday, January 17th at 6:30p.m. at the same location. If you have any questions If you have any questions about these changes, please contact the director, Chris Weckler at chris@hardroad.org.
by Tom Varner | Jan 9, 2017 | Auditions, Youth Auditions
Just a reminder, we are holding auditions for OUR TOWN this Thursday, January 12th & Friday, January 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. If needed, callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. The show has over twenty different roles and offers some wonderful opportunities for men and women, young and old, theatre veterans and newcomers and there are several roles specifically for juveniles (ages 11-17). Written by Thornton Wilder, OUR TOWN is a Pulitzer Prize-winning play and is the most performed play in American theatre. Those auditioning should be prepared to perform readings from the script and perform a pantomime of an everyday activity. In addition, those auditioning should be aware of any conflicts they have between January 15th – April 24th, 2017. Performances of the play will be Apr. 20, 21, 22, and 23rd (there will be two performances on Apr. 23rd), 2017. If you have any questions about auditions or the show, please contact the director, Chris Weckler at chris@hardroad.org.
by Tom Varner | Nov 3, 2016 | Auditions
Hard Road Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for our upcoming spring production, the Pulitzer Prize winning play, OUR TOWN. Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN is the most performed play in American theatre. It tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover’s Corners between the years of 1901 and 1913. The show has over twenty different roles and offers some wonderful opportunities for men and women, young and old, theatre veterans and newcomers. There are several roles specifically for juveniles (ages 11-17). Auditions will be held on Thursday, January 12th & Friday, January 13th, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Elementary Auditorium, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. If needed, callbacks will be held on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Those auditioning should be prepared to perform readings from the script (located here) and perform a pantomime of an everyday activity. In addition, those auditioning should be aware of any conflicts they have between January 15th – April 24th, 2017. Audition forms can also be found here. Performances of the play will be Apr. 20, 21, 22, and 23rd (there will be two performances on Apr. 23rd), 2017. If you have any questions about auditions or the show, please contact the director, Chris Weckler at chris@hardroad.org. Hard Road Theatre is a non-profit theatre organization committed to providing Highland, IL and the surrounding area with high-quality, affordable, live theatre productions.
OUR TOWN Audition Sheet
Readings for OUR TOWN
by Tom Varner | May 5, 2016 | Announcements, Auditions
Sponsored by Staunton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Woodforest National Bank, Hard Road Theatre is proud to announce auditions for their summer musical: HAPPY DAYS. Based on the tv show of the same name that starred Henry Winkler and Ron Howard, HAPPY DAYS follows Richie Cunningham, Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli, and their friends and family as they attempt to save Arnold’s Diner from destruction in 1959 by holding a sock hop and wrestling competition.
Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Elementary School, 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL. There are nearly thirty roles available for teenagers and adults. 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 and may be asked to read scenes from the script. Please be aware of any conflicts you have from May 20th – August 7th. HAPPY DAYS is being directed by Lori Wahl.
Callbacks will be on Friday, May 20th at the Highland Elementary School. Performance dates for HAPPY DAYS are July 29-31 and Aug. 5-7.
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.
by Tom Varner | Apr 1, 2016 | Auditions, Youth Auditions
Here is the audition information needed for our 2016 summer youth musical auditions.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Auditions for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. will be held at the Highland Elementary School located at 1800 Lindenthal Ave., Highland, IL 62249 on Saturday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 24th from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sign-ups for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. begin at 11:30 a.m. and auditions for that show will go from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. THOSE WANTING TO AUDITION MUST ARRIVE BEFORE 12:00 p.m. TO AUDITION. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 12:00 P.M. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO AUDITION! In addition, all those auditioning should come wearing closed-toe shoes: no flip-flops or sandals. Music, recordings, and etc. needed for auditions can be found on the link above as well as here for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
Performance dates for DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. are scheduled for June 23-26.
Here are some hints to prepare for auditions for our youth summer musical.
Singing:
- Please prepare just 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, 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 QUICK joke. In doing so, the directors want to see your personality (and also just laugh!).
Personality:
- This is the most important part: be yourself and have fun!
Auditions for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY (sponsored by Scott Credit Union) 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 younger students could be cast at the discretion of the director, in general, students auditioning for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY should be in 6th-12th grades (ages 13-18). Sign-ups for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY will begin at 2:30 p.m. and auditions will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Those wanting to audition for FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY should arrive before 3:00 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. Audition materials (recordings, sides, sheet music) for the audition can be found here or at the link below.
