Beck Center for the Arts Youth Theater, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theaters in the country, is holding auditions on September 19 & 20, 2016 for our final production of our 67th Anniversary Season: BIG, THE MUSICAL Book by John Weidman Music by David Shire Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Based on the Twentieth Century Fox film Big, written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg Directed by Russel Stich Musical Direction by Matthew Dolan Choreography by Rebecca Frick The Story: The classic 1987 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in this unforgettable theatrical experience. Josh Baskin is sick of being an awkward kid. At a carnival, he makes a wish to the Zoltar machine to become "big". To his shock, his wish is granted. After an understandably awkward beginning, Josh is forced to do "adult" things like getting a job and a girlfriend. In the end he discovers there's much more to being an adult than he's bargained for, and learns we must all grow up at our own pace, in our own time. Audition/Callback dates: (open to Beck Center students ages 6 to 19*) Saturday, February : 2:30 to 6:30 pm & Sunday, February 20: 1:00 to 5:00pm Callbacks: Monday, February 21 from 5:00 to 7:30pm You may sign up for a one-hour audition slot at Beck Center Customer Service or by calling 216-521-2540 x10. What to Prepare: * Students are asked to prepare a short monologue and a song (no more than one minute each piece) to present as their audition. * Memorization and sheet music are encouraged. Potential Rehearsals: March 7 - May 7, 2016 * Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fridays: between 5:30 - 8:30pm * Saturdays: between 2:30 - 5:30pm * Sundays: between 1:00 - 4:00pm We will NOT be rehearsing every day or the full time range listed. The director will pick the days that best accommodate everyone's schedules - once we know conflicts and availability for the above dates. Tech Week: May 8 - 12, 2016 * Sunday between 1:00 - 9:00pm and Weekdays between 5:00 - 9:30pm All cast members are expected to attend ALL rehearsals during Tech Week. We may not need full times listed above. Performance Dates: May 13 - May 22, 2016 All cast members are required to attend all performances. * Fridays, May 13 & 20 at 7:30pm * Saturdays, May 14 & 21 at 3:00pm * Sundays, May 15 & 22 at 3:00pm * Special Student Matinee: Thursday, May 19 at 10:00am (This will require missing school that morning.) BIG, THE MUSICAL is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. *Please note: Youth Theater roles are only eligible to students who will be enrolled in our Winter/Spring 2016 semester. Actors do not necessarily need to be enrolled at the time of the auditions, however, participation in the actual production does require Beck Center enrollment. Students do not need to be specifically enrolled in a Theater class at Beck Center to qualify. Students who will be enrolled in a Winter/Spring 2016 semester class in Beck Center's Dance, Music and Visual Arts Departments are equally eligible. Bottom line: if you are accepting a role in the show, you will need to enroll prior to the start of rehearsals. However, classes are already filling up! Any questions, please feel free to contact Jonathan Kronenberger, Associate Director of Theater Education, at 216-521-2540 x27. Our Winter/Spring 2016 catalog is available online at www.beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org>. Unlike some other youth theaters, there is NO additional participation fee required beyond enrollment. Please visit and join our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beck-Center-Theater-Education-Youth-Theater/80... * * * * * * Located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local, regional and international artists. For more information visit beckcenter.org<http://www.beckcenter.org/>.