*Music Man* Directed by Kelly Monaghan Musical Directed by Stacy Bolton *Auditions for anyone in grades 1-12:* *Monday, August 29* – open call beginning at 6:00 pm, please arrive by 8 pm to be seen *Tuesday, August 30 * – 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 heightsyouththeatre@gmail.com <heightsyouththeatre@gmail.com>* *Callbacks** – *by invitation only on Wednesday, August 31 *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 *Wells Fargo Wagon* (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. *O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street,* *Oh please let it be for me!* *O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street,* *I wish, I wish I knew what it could be!* 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 Please bring a headshot or photo (Resume optional) and fill out audition form, found at *www.heightsyouththeatre.com/heights-youth-theatre-audition-production-info.html <http://www.heightsyouththeatre.com/heights-youth-theatre-audition-production-info.html>*, prior to coming to audition. Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, September 6th. 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*: - Thursday, October 27, 7 PM - Friday, October 28, 7 PM - Saturday, October 22 & 29, 2 PM - Sunday, October 23 & 30, 2 PM *subject to change slightly