AUDITIONS

Information MeetingIn this Power point you will find the following information.Rehearsal times and expectationsAudition InformationPerformance Information

This Power Point will also be posted on my Website and the CMS productions Website

PLEASEWatch the entire power point presentationIf you choose to audition, take an audition form (on the chair at the front of the room)TOMORROW- Thursday, Sept. 10th- stop by Mrs. Jacobsons room to sign up to auditionGo to the Broadwayjr.com site to get the Audition sides for the character you will be auditioning for- and PRACTICE (bring the fun!)

THINGS TO KNOW and FAQThis Info is also included in the audition form packetWhen are rehearsals?- Rehearsals will generally take place every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30-5pm. This is a general idea of rehearsals. If you have a conflict with these times, write that down on your audition form.In the beginning, we will not necessarily have FULL CAST rehearsals every dayMore infoWe will have a couple of Saturday rehearsals, but again- if you have Saturday conflicts, do not let this keep you from auditioning.We try to be as flexible as possible with rehearsal conflicts. We cannot promise to meet everyones needs and still keep them in the show, but we will tryPerformances will be Thursday, December 10 7pm, Friday December 11th 7pm, and 2 performances on Saturday Dec. 12th 2pm and 7pm- if you have a conflict with any of these times it may not be possible for us to cast you in this show.CREW and PARENTSIf you are not interested in auditioning for the show, but want to be part of the crew- please fill out an audition form and put what crew area you would like in your first choice and second choice sections. WE WILL NEED PARENT HELP! There will be a parent meeting at the beginning of October where we will ask parents to volunteer for ticket sales, programs, publicity, communications, set, costume, and wrangler committeesAUDITIONSWHAT TO EXPECTWHENWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th3:35-5:30WHEREMEET in H104 to warm up and prepareYou will be called in the order you signed upWhen your name is called, you will come to the choir room to auditionWHAT TO BRINGBring your COMPLETED audition form to the auditionDO NOT TURN YOUR AUDITION FORM IN BEFORE YOUR AUDITION- IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDENERGY AND CHARACTERIZATION!!!!!!BE PREPAREDKnow who you want to audition forDo your homework- practice and prepareGo to broadwayjr.com and click on Elf the Musical Jr. under the show list. This will take you to the Elf Jr. pagehttp://broadwayjr.com/store/showkitproduct.asp?oid=000441Once on the Elf Jr. page- click on the

Go to this siteCLICK HERE ON ELF THE MUSICAL JR.

Then Click Here on Audition CentralThat will take you to this page

CHOOSE YOUR AUDITION SIDEChoose the audition side for the character you wish to audition for. For example, if you want to audition for Buddy, select Buddys breakdown this will open a second window with links to the script and score, as well as provide you with background character info about Buddy. YOU NEED TO ONLY CLICK SCRIPT. THIS IS THE AUDITION SIDE

CLICKFor the MusicYes- it is a musical- there will be singing, so you will need to sing as part of your audition.Please do not let this discourage you from auditioning! It is not as scary as it seems.Since the audition central does not have music up just yet, we will have ALL auditionees sing My Country Tis of TheeFeel free to add your own spice and characterization to this song as you sing it. Remember, we can work with the singing- we want to see characterization and energySigning Up for an AuditionStarting Thursday, September 10th there will be a sign up sheet outside of Mrs. Jacobsons room. Please sign up here. Write your name legible so that we can read it. DO NOT SIGN UP if you do not intend to attend the auditions. Some Elf exampleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaGKRYblsPU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns1KB1QgYcM

Waiting Room ExpectationsMeet in H104STAY in H104 until your name is calledUse this time to rehearse your audition scene, warm-up your voiceDO NOT run around and engage in Horse playDO NOT touch anything that does not belong to youConduct yourself with class, and overall good behaviorAnyone who is found to be misbehaving or acting inappropriately will be asked to leave and will not be cast in the showWHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLEDBring your audition form Quickly come to the choir room (across the hall)Give your audition form to the directors.BE PREPARED! Do not tell us you dont know who you want to audition forknow in advance, if there is no audition scene for that character, be prepared to read Fake Santa under the Ensemble audition side.You may leave after your auditionCALL BACKS and CAST LISTIF we need to hold callbacks, we will post that list outside Mrs. Jacobsons room (H104) by 8:30am Thursday, September 17th If you are on the callback list you are asked to come audition again after school on Thursday, Sept. 17th. (3:30-4:00)The Cast List will be posted at 3:30pm on Friday, September 18th. It will also be posted on Mrs. Jacobsons websitePLEASE INITIAL next to your name if you accept the role offered to youScripts and rehearsal schedules will be handed out at our first rehearsal- Tuesday, September 22nd 3:30-5pm

FIRST REHEARSALFULL CAST READ-THRUALL are expected to attendTuesday, September 22nd 3:30-5pmMrs. Jacobsons room H104