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@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!


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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Pamela Fine
Executive Director, Heights Youth Theatre
216-410-7500
olydia78@gmail.com