*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 <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!* Everyone 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