[NEohioPAL] Auditions for Mary Poppins at Heights Youth Theatre

[Pamela Fine]

AUDITIONS FOR MARY POPPINS

Directed by Kelly Monaghan
Music Directed by Stacy Bolton

Auditions will be held on:

   - Tuesday, August 27, 6-8 PM with location to be confirmed shortly
   - Wednesday, August 28, 6-8 PM with location to be confirmed shortly

Callbacks will be held on August 29, 6-9 PM by invitation only

If you are not called back, please know that does not mean you are not cast.

Please note: If you are not available to audition on this date please
e-mail *hytstagemanager at gmail.com <hytstagemanager at gmail.com>*.

Rehearsal and performances will be held at:
Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665 Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland
Heights, Ohio 44121

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 lyrics from “The Perfect Nanny”.  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.

To listen to the song go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNTzp9grp2Q

*If you want this choice position*
*Have a cheery disposition*
*Rosy cheeks, no warts, play games, all sorts *
*You must be kind, you must be witty*
*Very sweet and fairly pretty*
*Take us on outings give us treats*
*Sing songs, bring sweets*

Everyone please bring headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out the
audition form, found at the top of this page, prior to coming to audition.
Also, please list all conflicts on the audition form or come prepared with
your conflicts to complete a form at auditions.

We will be looking for the following when you audition:

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

Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September  3.  Rehearsals will be Monday –
Friday, 5:00-8:30 pm. Please note there will be a few Saturday rehearsals
for principal characters only. You will not be called every day, only when
you are needed to work. Attendance at ALL tech week rehearsals, sitzprobe on
October 13 (where the orchestra and cast will play and sing through the
show) , as well as all performances, is mandatory.

Production Dates:

   - Friday, October 18 & 25, 7 PM
   - Saturday, October 19 & 26, 2 PM
   - Sunday, October 20 & 27, 2 PM
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