Audition Packet

A Year with Frog & Toad

Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale Music by Robert Reale

PERFORMING AT THE PLAYHOUSE FAMILY THEATRE: May 16-24, 2020

Director: Rob Hadaway

Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe... all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical. perfect for introducing theatre to youngsters while keeping adults entertained, as well.

Seeking a diverse cast of actors & singers (8+ to Adults). Performers of all races, genders, and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

SEEKING: Ages 8+ (this includes adults ages 18 and up) WHEN: Saturday, February 8 10:00am-12:00pm

Ten actors will sign up for a half hour time slot to sing and read a short line from the show (directions to sign up are below). If you do not know when you can come, feel free to attend without signing up - you will be seen between slots.

CALLBACKS: Sunday, February 9 12:30 - 3:00pm

Be prepared to read sides, sing songs from the show, and dance at callbacks. Sides and music selections will be provided.

*If you cannot make auditions, video auditions are accepted. Submit a song and include picture and resume. Forward to aburns@duluthplayhouse.org

WHERE: NorShor Theatre Rehearsal Studios. 211 East Superior Street, 3rd floor (skywalk level)

Audition Packet

FOR THE AUDITION: ● Prepare 32 bars of a comedic up-tempo song in the same style of the show. ● Bring Sheet Music. An accompanist will be provided. ● Bring a picture and resume and fill out attached audition form.

HOW TO SIGN UP:

1. Click this link to see our SignUps for FROG & TOAD: https://signup.com/go/eXXgLZK

2. Review the options listed and choose the spot you like.

3. Sign up! You will not need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. SignUp.com does not share

your email address with anyone.

4. Please do not sign up unless you are confident you will audition.

IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL – Please eliminate your name from the sign up so others may use the time.

REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Rehearsal Dates & Times:

Monday - Friday, April 6 - May 15

Where: Family Theatre Rehearsal Space (At the Depot) 506 W. Michigan Street

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Saturday, May 16 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Sunday, May 17 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Thursday, May 21 (School Matinees) 9:30am & 12:30pm

Saturday, May 23 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Sunday, May 24 1:00pm & 4:00pm

Thursday, May 28 (School Matinees) 9:30am & 12:30pm

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Audition Packet

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: (Casting 15-20 actors)

Frog (Older Teen - Adult Age)

• Gender Neutral

• Caring and loyal. Always looking out for his friends. The calmer, more zen of both he and Toad. Simultaneously adventurous and assured.

• Vocal range top: A6 - Vocal range bottom: A3

Toad (Older Teen - Adult Age)

• Gender Neutral

• A hard worker, but impatient for results. Self-conscious. Stubborn. A good friend to Frog. Timid.

• Vocal range top: A5 - Vocal range bottom: A3

Forrest Animal Roles (All ages)

• Gender Neutral

• Roles include Man Bird, Lady Bird, Snail, Lizard, Father Frog, Mother Frog, Turtle, Squirrel, Mouse, Squirrel, Young Frog, and Mole (some of these will be played by the same actor).

Playhouse Audition Form

Please bring this completed form with you to the audition along with a resume & current photo or headshot. Please print clearly!

Name: Home Address:

City, State, Zip:

Primary Phone #: Other Phone #:

Email:

Is there a particular role in the show you are most interested in? Yes_____ No______ If yes, which one(s)?______________________________________________________________________ Will you accept another part if not offered any listed above? Yes______ No______ If you do not get a part, would you be interested in working on tech crew or backstage? Yes______ No______ Do you have ANY conflicts with the rehearsal/ performance schedule? Yes______ No______ Please list ALL conflicts below (be as specific as possible to dates, times). Additional conflicts after being cast may not be accepted.

A Year With Frog and Toad Audition Sides

Scene 1 FROG AND TOAD

Frog Toad.

Toad Blah.

Frog Toad, your alarm clock is ringing. It’s Spring!

Toad It’s Spring?

Frog Yes.

Toad Is it Spring? Is it true?

Frog Yes.

Toad Frog would you be so kind as to hand me my shoe?

Frog (handing over the shoe)

Why of course Toad. Toad

Thank you Frog.

(Toad bashes the alarm clock with the shoe, breaking it) Good Night.

(Toad puts the covers over his head) Clover.

Frog But Toad, it’s April

Toad Oh, is it April?

Frog Yes.

Toad Good. Wake me up in May

Frog But Toad, I will be lonely without you.

Toad Blah

Frog It is a long time until May.

(Frog takes pages off the calendar) Well January is over. March is over. April is almost over.

(Frog gets an idea and rips April off the calendar) Oops! I guess April is over. Toad, It’s May.

Toad It’s May?

Frog According to this.

Toad Oh My. There is so much to do. I’ve got to clean the house, I’ve got to mulch the yard and I’ve got to have some breakfast. I haven’t eaten since January. FROOOOOOG

Frog Yes Toad?

Toad FROOOOOOOOOG

Frog What is it?

Toad You know, I was just thinking; that extra month of sleep really makes a difference.

Scene 2 Toad and Mouse Toad

How will we know when it’s time to take the cookie’s out?

Mouse Hiya Toad.

Toad Oh Hello Mouse.

Mouse Is something wrong?

Toad Yes. I’m making cookies.

Mouse And?

Toad Well I made the cookies dough precisely according to the recipe. But now the recipe says “put the cookies in the oven to bake them for seven to eight minutes until they are golden Brown”.

Mouse And?

Toad My clock is broken.

Mouse And?

Toad The cockies are in the oven.

Mouse And?

Toad I don’t know when to take them out.

Mouse Well, how long ago did you put them in?

Toad I don’t know. My clock is broken.

Mouse Well are they golden brown?

Toad I don’t know. My clock is broken.

Mouse But Toad, you could just check to see if the cookies are golden brown.

Toad Quiet Mouse, I am getting an idea. I could just check to see if the cookies are golden brown.

Mouse Good Idea Toad.

SCENE 3 Frog and Toad Toad

Frog! You’re here! You’re not lost in the dark? Frog

No. Toad

You’re not being chased by a wolf? Frog

No. Toad

You're not stuck at the bottom of a hole? Frog

No. Toad

Well, where have you been? (Miffed) Frog

I’m sorry to be late Toad. I was wrapping your gift Toad

Oh. For me? Frog

Yes Toad

I can open it?

Frog Of course.

Toad (Tears into gift) It’s a Clock!

Frog Yes and it keeps very good time.

Toad I needed a clock.

Frog I know you didToad.

Toad Your Present isn’t here yet.

Frog That’s all right Toad.

Toad It was supposed to have been delivered this afternoon.

Frog It’s being delivered?

Toad Yes.

Frog By Whom?

Toad Snail. He should be here any minute.

Frog Maybe we should sit down.

Toad I’ll put the clock on the mantle. This is lovely wrapping paper Frog.

Frog Thank you Toad. This is a very nice fire.

Toad It’s warm

Frog This is a very peaceful Christmas eve.

Toad It didn’t start out that way.

Frog I’m sorry I was late.

Toad I was very worried, you know.

Frog I know you were.

Toad I was very worried...