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DEARBORN
HEIGHTS CIVIC THEATRE PRESENTS
AUDITIONS FOR ITS
YOUTH THEATRE SHOW
From
the series created by George Newall and Tom Yohe
Based on an idea by David McCall; Book by Scott Ferguson, George Keating
and Kyle Hall
Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy
Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe
| AUDITION DATES: | Saturday, May 31st 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kids and Adults |
| Sunday, June 1st 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Kids and Adults | |
| Monday, June 2nd 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Adults Only |
All auditions will take place at
the Berwyn Center, 26155 Richardson, Dearborn Heights
Auditionees must be between the ages of 8 – 18. All children who audition will be cast in the show.
There is one adult role.
Role can be male or female.
Please be prepared to sing a song
of your choice a capella and tell a story or joke.
Selected readings of the play will be used for the auditions. If the
auditionee is a non-reader, a parent may assist them.
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you can move in.
SHOW DATES: August 8, 9, 15 and 16th with a matinee also on August 16th
SYNOPSIS: Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV. Suddenly, the Schoolhouse Rock bunch appear in his rec room and proceed to show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs that cover a variety of subjects: math, science, history and grammar.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: Please note the gender of the character is only a guideline. Don’t be afraid to try out for a role you want because it isn’t the right gender.
Tom – (only adult role/may be female) Tom is the idealistic young teacher, the hero of our story. Minimal singing but strong acting required.
Dina - Dina is Tom's mature side. She is thoughtful and grounded. Sings the lead on Interjections.
Dori – She is the silly, goofy side of Tom. Sings lead on A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing, and The Preamble.
Shulie – Shulie is the ingénue. She is Tom’s sweet, genuine side. Sings lead on Unpack Your Adjectives and Interplanet Janet.
Joe – Joe is the cool side of Tom. He’s laid back and fun loving. Sings lead on Conjunction Junction.
George – George is the romantic, caring and in control part of Tom. Sings lead on Three Is A Magic Number and Just A Bill
Chorus
– Everyone who is in the show will be part of the chorus.
Chorus members who do not have solo songs will be given lines, special
choreography or blocking so that every actor and actress has an important
role in the success of the production.
Additional Information: Please
be prepared to list ALL potential rehearsal conflicts including
– vacations and other activities that children may be involved in
– on the audition form. Our rehearsals will run through the months
of June and July and the first week of August with a fun, brush up rehearsal
tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th.
Rehearsals will be three nights
a week with the possibility of a few Saturdays.
There will be a mandatory Read Through Rehearsal/Parent Meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
Regular rehearsals begin the week
of June 16th.
Please feel free to call or e-mail
Kristin Curle, Director 248.763.8448 or eponyne17@aol.com if you have any questions.
