[NEohioPAL] Auditions for James and the Giant Peach at Heights Youth Theatre - January 24 & 25

[Pamela Fine via NEohioPAL]

*James and the Giant Peach*


Directed by Treva Offutt
Musical Directed by Stacy Bolton


*Auditions for anyone in grades 1-12:*

*Tuesday, January 24*  – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, please arrive by 8
pm to be seen
*Wednesday, January 25 * – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, please arrive by
8 pm to be seen



*Please note: * *If you are not available to audition on either of these
dates please e-mail hytstagemanager at gmail.com <hytstagemanager at gmail.com>.*

*Callbacks** – *by invitation only on Thursday, January 26

*Location for auditions, callbacks, most rehearsals, and performances:*
Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland
Heights 44118

*Casting Information:*
All roles are available. HYT is committed to non-traditional
casting.  Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in
cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role.

*WHAT TO PREPARE:*

*Grades 6-12*

1*. *One selection in the style of the show up to a minute in length (ie. -
one verse and one chorus).
2. Accompanist provided (no acapella singing) Bring complete sheet music.




*Grades 1-5*

1. Please learn the following lyrics from “Have You Even Begun to Wonder”
(we will help you practice a little before you sing alone) – Understanding
the words you are singing is a huge bonus. Parents, we encourage you to
explain the lyrics to your kids before they audition. Click on the
following link to hear the song: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KOwp9kgjta

*Have you ever begun to wonder*
*Why a lady bug sports her spots*
*There’s a lot you can tell from a ruby red shell*
*If you look real close and connect the dots!*


Everyone please bring headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out
audition form, found at http://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/auditions/ prior
to coming to audition.


We will be looking for the following when you audition:


   - Ability to sing consistently on pitch and with expression
   - Solid sense of beat and rhythm
   - Overall preparation (knowledge of song and self-presentation)
   - Positive Behavior


Rehearsals begin: Monday, January 30th.  Rehearsals will be Monday -
Friday, 5:00-8:00 pm. You will not be called every day, only when you are
needed to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals as well as all
performances is mandatory.



Production Dates*:

   - Friday, March 10 & 17, 7 PM
   - Saturday, March 11, 7 PM & March 18, 2 PM
   - Sunday, March 12 & 19, 2 PM

*subject to change slightly
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