[NEohioPAL] Auditions for Once on This Island Today and Tomorrow - October 28 and 29

[Pamela Fine]

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Directed by Eugene Sumlin
Music Directed by Stacy Bolton
Stage Managed by Alex Boyd

Auditions will be held on:

   - Monday, October 28, 6-8 PM,  Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665
   Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121
   - Tuesday, October 29, 6-8 PM, Monticello Middle School Auditorium, 3665
   Monticello Boulevard, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121

Callbacks will be held on October 30, 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 lyric below to “Why We Tell the Story”.  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.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON1gtzdEiwM  (go to 2:07)

*So I hope that you will tell this tale tomorrow*
*It will help your heart remember and relive*
*It will help you feel the anger and the sorrow*
*And forgive*

Everyone please bring a 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 Monday, November 4.  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 January 12 (where the
orchestra and cast will play and sing through the show), as well as all
performances, is mandatory. Tech week begins January 12th-16th

Production Dates*:

   - Friday, January 17 & 24, 7 PM
   - Saturday, January 18 & 25, 2 PM
   - Sunday, January 19 & 26, 2 PM

**subject to change*
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