Seussical UPDATES!!!
Yes, Yes we are really doing this...
AUDITION INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in participating in Sequoia’s Seussical the Musical Jr. We are excited to bring it back to the Middle School. There is a lot of information here, and we realize not everyone has theater experience, so please feel free to ask questions. We hope that all students interested try-out and participate on stage or behind the scenes.
THE AUDITION
Audition: Seussical the Musical Jr.
Date: Wednesday January 9th or Thursday January 10th, 2019 (pick only one day)
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Sequoia Middle School Auditorium
If you are auditioning please complete the form (link below). If you would prefer to hand fill it out, please let me know and I will send you a copy.
SINGING - https://tinyurl.com/SMSPTA-CHARACTER
Please come prepared to sing 16 bars (about 45 seconds) of a song of your choice from the Seussical play and/or pick any song you like. We can provide the track for your audition from the musical but if you choose another song please send your mp3 of the instrumental track to Julie Freedman julie.sequoia@gmail.com by January 7th. Please name your file with your own name_the name of the song_audition Ie. JohnSmith_Happy_Audition.mp3
ACTING - https://tinyurl.com/SMSPTA-CHARACTER
Please prepare one of the provided excerpts to perform at your audition. The part you read for does not need to be the part you want but should reflect the attitude of the character you want.
SHOULD YOU BE CAST IN OUR PRODUCTION
A final rehearsal schedule will be issued on the first practice (it will be fairly close to the attached one). We will rehearse over a combination of two and three weekday afternoons. This requires commitment, please make sure this is OK and you are free.
During tech week (the last week prior to opening), it is mandatory that all cast and crew members be present at all rehearsals. This may include (but not necessarily) the prior week as well.
CONFLICT DATES
Please review the rehearsal schedule and note any conflicting dates. Please note that the rehearsal dates and times included on this form indicate all the rehearsal times. It is possible that not all students will be called to all the rehearsal times indicated. Although principal/supporting actors and featured singers and dancers may be called to more rehearsals than ensemble members, they will not necessarily need to attend the entire rehearsal on any given day. As we approach opening day (for approximately two weeks before the first performance), all performers will be required to attend the full rehearsal time for run-through, tech and dress rehearsals. Student availability will affect the final rehearsal schedule. Therefore, it is VERY important that you clearly and accurately note all conflicts in the attached form.
TIPS FOR AUDITIONING
When auditioning, remember to do the following:
Stand still when on stage. Try not to shuffle your feet back and forth when you get to the stage.
Smile!
Keep your hands to your sides. Keeping your hands to your sides will allow you to stay focused and listen to instruction from the casting committee.
Learn from the experience and have fun by watching and listening to the other actors and the casting committee.
We’re not expecting you to be perfect – just do your best.
We’re looking for YOU, don’t imitate someone else.
It’s okay if you mess up in your song – don’t get upset. You can even start over if you need to.
Please try-out, even if you have no prior acting experience.
Info for Parents
Your child only has to attend ONE of the audition dates. .
Auditions will take place in the order kids sign in.
In order to go through all the auditions in the most efficient way we request children wait quietly. Have them bring a snack and their homework.
Once your child finishes the audition, he/she is free to go.
Please review conflicting dates
Additional questions can be directed to julie.sequoia@gmail.com
REHEARSAL CALENDAR (tentative)
TRY-OUTS
01-09-19 Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
01-10-19 Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
CAST POSTED
1-14-18 Monday 3:00 PM
CAST MEETING
1-17-18 Thursday LUNCH
REHEARSALS
01-22-19 Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
01-24-19 Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
01-29-19 Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
01-31-19 Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
02-05-19 Tuesday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
02-07-19 Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
02-12-19 Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
02-13-19 Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
02-19-19 Tuesday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
02-20-19 Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
02-26-19 Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
02-27-19 Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
03-05-19 Tuesday 1:30 - 3:30 pm
03-06-19 Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
03-12-19 Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
03-14-19 Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
03-19-19 Tuesday 1:30 - 5:00 pm
03-21-19 Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
03-26-19 Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
03-28-19 Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
03-30-19 Saturday (?) 8:00 - noon and/or noon - 5:00 pm
DRESS REHEARSALS / TECH WEEK
04-02-19 Tuesday - ACT I 3:00 - 5:00 pm
04-03-19 Wednesday - ACT II 3:00 - 5:00 pm
SHOW TIME
04-05-19 Friday 3:30 PM
04-06-19 Saturday 1:00 PM
04-06-19 Saturday 5:00 PM