Mercury Theatre Company Announces Winter Season Auditions Babes in Toyland: December 15, 16, 17 and 28, 29, 30 JUNIOR COMPANY'S Fame JR.: January 11-15 in Atlanta, GA and February 9-11 in Cleveland, OH A Whole New World: The Music Behind the Magic: March 10-11 DATES/TIME: Monday, August 14: 6:00 Tuesday, August 15: 6:00 No appointment necesarry. If you are unable to attend the audition dates scheduled, video links may be emailed to info@mercurytheatrecompany.org. Call: 216.771.5862 For further information, or with questions. LOCATION: Notre Dame College 1851 South Green Road South Euclid, OH 44121 Auditions will be held in the Auditorium of Regina Hall. NOTE: Main entrance is at 1851 South Green Road (the old Regina High School driveway). The current listed college address is: 4545 College Drive. Regina High School is now part of Notre Dame College. The theatre is located inside the old Regina High School building (now called Regina Hall) – to your left as you enter the driveway. All performances will be held in Regina Hall. AUDITION PREPARATION: Please prepare one short (32-bar) musical selection in your key; bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. Headshots and resumes will be accepted at the audition. CASTING REQUIREMENTS: Non-Equity only. Please email info@mercurytheatrecompany.org if interested for details. Mercury Theatre Company 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 are essential to the role. Ages listed in breakdowns are "character ages" not actor ages. Actors selected for casting may be cast in more than one production for the season. CASTING BREAKDOWN: Babes in Toyland December 15, 16, 17 and 28, 29, 30 Babes in Toyland has become a holiday tradition for generations of people throughout the world. This captivating musical and book by Victor Herbert sparkles to life in a brand new Mercury Theatre Company production with stunning costumes and sets, and enough holiday cheer to fill Old Mother Hubbard's Shoe! Rehearsals begin October 30. Seeking actors of all ages to create the zany and comic fairytale world of Mother Goose. Dancers with tumbling experience and tap a plus. JUNIOR COMPANY's Fame Jr. January 11 through 15 at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, GA. and then public performances at MTC February 9, 10, 11 Following the international acclaim of the hit motion picture, television series and stage show, Fame The Musical Jr. is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Fame Jr. features a high energy, contemporary pop score (which includes the hit title song) and a touching coming-of-age story that has been updated for younger audiences. Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, Fame Jr. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today. • 30 students ages 12 to 18 will be accepted into the Junior Company. • Rehearsals and classes will begin Saturdays the weekend of October 21 then three-four times a week starting in December leading up to the public performances of their musical and the festival. • The total cost for each participant is $500.00 to MTC plus the trip to the Junior Theatre Festival (which there will be fundraising opportunities and all ticket sales for public performances will go to the trip). Scholarships and payment plans are available. Requirements We are seeking bright, talented young artists with a hunger to grow and learn from every experience. You must possess a strong voice, solid dance technique, and the ability to connect with an audience to tell the story. A Whole New World: The Music Behind the Magic March 10 and 11 FINAL YEAR! A concert of the past 90 years of the world's favorite mouse and Disney magic. Seeking singers who are storytellers with passion and heart. Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org