HEIGHTS YOUTH THEATRE INVITES YOU TO AUDITION FOR *UPON A MATTRESS * Directed by Eugene Sumlin Music Directed by Stacy Bolton Auditions for anyone in grades 1-12: - *Wednesday, November 1*– open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen - *Thursday, November 2 *– open call beginning at 6:00 pm, must be there by 8 pm to be seen Please note: If you are not available to audition on either of these dates please e-mail hytstagemanager@gmail.com. Callbacks – by invitation only on Friday, November 3 Location for auditions: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University Heights 44118 Rehearsal and performances will be held at: Heights Middle School Auditorium, 2181 Miramar Boulevard, University 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). 1. Accompanist provided (no acapella singing) Bring complete sheet music. *Grades 1-5* 1. Please learn the following lyrics from Many Moons Ago (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. *FOR A PRINCESS IS A DELICATE THING* *DELICATE AND DAINTY AS A DRAGONFLY'S WING* *YOU CAN RECOGNIZE A LADY BY HER ELEGANT AIR,* *BUT A GENUINE PRINCESS IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE* Everyone please bring headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out audition form, found on the website - 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, November 6th. Rehearsals will be Monday - Friday, 5:00-8:00 or 8:30 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, January 19 & 26, 7 PM, Saturday, January 20 & 27, 2 PM, Sunday, January 21 & 28, 2 PM