Audition Notice
Skip Kelley Teen/Young Adult Production (ages 13-21)
In the Heights
Sunday, April 23 from 6-9PM
Monday, April 24 from 6:30-9PM
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen
Musical Direction by Darryl M. Lewis
Choreography by Rachel Irwin
"The streets are a little kinder when you're home."
About the Show
A vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. IN THE HEIGHTS is the winner of the 2008 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations.
Audition Requirements
Ages 13-21 are eligible to audition
Prepare 16 bars of a Lin-Manuel Miranda song from any of his shows (something from In the Heights is acceptable).
Men interested in Usnavi, Benny, Sonny or Graffiti Pete, please also prepare 30-60 seconds of a rap.
Rehearsal Information
Rehearsals will begin in mid June and run Sunday-Thursday. Not everyone will be called every day, but please bring a list of ALL conflicts from 1pm to 9pm June 12-August 3. Rehearsals will be EITHER in afternoon or evening, not both in the same day. Times will not be determined until after casting and will be decided based on cast availability, so if you are NOT available in either the afternoon or evening, please note that. This is to work around as many of the Chardon conflicts as possible including marching band and other GLTG summer shows. All conflicts need to be reported before casting.
Performance Information
Performances are August 4-20. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8PM and Sunday performances are at 2PM.
Roles
Usnavi – owner of De La Vega’s Bodega; rapper/singer, high baritone/tenor (to G4)
Sonny – Usnavi’s younger cousin; works at bodega; rapper/singer, tenor (to Bb4)
Nina Rosario – freshman at Stanford University; daughter of Kevin and Camilia Rosario; high belter (to F5)
Kevin Rosario – Nina’s father; owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine; baritone (to E4)
Camila Rosario – Nina’s mother; co-owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine singer/belter (G3 to B4)
Benny – Usnavi’s friend; works at Rosario’s Car and Limousine; should be African American, can't be Latino; singer/rapper, tenor (to Ab4);
Abuela Claudia – raised Usnavi and Sonny; Spanish speaking a plus; belter (F#3 to C5)
Daniela – owner of Daniela’s Salon; Spanish speaking a plus; belter (G3 to C5)
Carla – hairdresser at Daniela’s Salon; mezzo
Vanessa – Usnavi’s love interest; works at salon; Must be strong dancer; high belter (to E5)
Piragua Guy – local piragua vendor; Spanish speaking a plus; tenor (must have sustainable A4)
Graffiti Pete – local graffiti artist; Hip Hop dancer; rapper/singer
Ensemble – residents of Washington Heights
For More Information
The Little Mermaid
April 21-May 14
Directed by John Krol
Life under the sea is better than anything they've got up there!
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OPENING NIGHT WINE AND CHEESE BEFORE THE SHOW!
Set under and above the high seas, The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid who’s got a thing for disobeying the rules and following her heart. Ariel’s fascination with the human world often leads her to the sea surface, a zone that’s designated as “off-limits” by her father Triton, the sea king. One day while sneaking to the surface, Ariel witnesses a shipwreck and rescues Prince Eric, with whom she become instantly smitten. Furious at Triton’s inability to understand her love for the prince, Ariel runs away and strikes a deal with Ursula, Triton’s evil witch of a sister, to experience the life she dreams of on land.
Cast List:
Brandon Ferris...Prince Eric
Samantha Dodd...Ariel
Ethan Peterson...Flounder
Emily Stack...UrsulaLance King...GrimsbyNate La Prairie...SebastianRyan Peterson...ScuttleJason Ferratus...King TritonCrystal Morris...FlotsamAbigail Truax...JetsamOlivia Carroll...Mersister/EnsembleMayim Hamblen...Mersister/EnsembleLeah Van Horn...Mersister/EnsembleLisa Castelletti...Mersister/EnsembleAllison Williamson...Mersister/Ensemble\Hannah Maxwell...Mersister/EnsembleSophie Guerinot...EnsembleSamantha Hess...EnsembleChloe Brewster...EnsembleAnne Sieracki...EnsembleSeth Hixson...EnsembleBrandon Cottos...EnsembleColton Gray...Windward/EnsembleJeremy Bilek...Leeward/EnsembleTim Ferris...Pilot/EnsembleDaniel Young...Chef Louis/Ensemble
SUMMER WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION ONLINE!
WWW.GEAUGATHEATER.ORG
IN PERSON, ANYTIME DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS,
10-5 T-W-TH
Workshops will be filled on a first come/first served basis.
Intermediate Drama Workshop: The Princess and the Pea
Instructor: Chloe Porter
Ages 12-16
May 30-July 6, M-T-W-TH at Arts Center/Theater, 6-9pm
Shows: July 6,7 at 7:30pm, July 8 at 2pm
Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00
Junior Workshop: A Fairytale Adventure
Instructor: Chloe Porter
Ages 4-7
June 12-July 7, Monday-Wednesday at Arts Center, Friday at Theater, 9:15-11:45am
Show July 8 at 1pm
Cost: Members $135, Non-members $148.50
Elementary Drama Workshop: Aladdin
Instructor: Jocelyn Laracuente
Ages 7-12
June 5-July 13, M-T-W-TH at Theater, 1pm-4pm
Shows: July 13, 14 at 7:30pm, July 15 at 2pm
Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00
Elementary Musical Workshop:
Clowning Around, A Circus Adventure
Instructor: Julie Douglass
Ages 7-12
June 12-July 20, M-T-W-TH at Theater, 9am to Noon
Shows: July 20 and 21 at 7:30pm, July 22 at 2pm
Cost: Members $300.00, Non-members $330.00
We look forward to spending the summer with you!