Cinderella (Broadway Version)

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1 Hemet High Performing Arts Present Rodgers and Hammerstein s Cinderella (Broadway Version) October 26 th, 27 th, and 28 th, 2017 Please carefully read all of the following information! Thank you for choosing to audition for Hemet High s production of Cinderella. Being a part of this production will be a great experiencebut it is also a serious time commitment! The general rehearsal schedule will be Monday through Friday beginning August 21st, starting at 3:00pm and lasting until 5:00pm. There may be occasional Saturday rehearsals as well. Rehearsals *should* not go past 5:00pm, except for the week of dress rehearsals beginning October 18 th. You must completely fill out your audition sheet prior to your audition (available in the theatre PREPARE for your vocal audition by knowing the music and warming up vocally If you are late, you may forfeit your chance to audition To be in the show, you MUST audition. If you would like to work on a backstage crew, fill out a GREEN technician form available in the theatre. Audition Schedule Thursday, August 11 th 3:00pm-5:00pm Dance Workshop Friday, August 12 th 3:00pm-5:00pm Dance Workshop Monday, August 14 th 3:00pm-5:00pm Vocal Auditions & Dance Makeups Tuesday, August 15 th 3:00pm-5:00pm Vocal Makeups & Acting Auditions Wednesday, August 16 th 3:00pm-5:00pm Callbacks Thursday, August 17 th Cast and Crew list posted after school Audition tracks and sheet music can be found on the Theatre Events Page at Hemethigh.com

2 Show Synopsis Cinderella (Broadway Version) The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother, who dreams of a better life. With the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into an elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet her Prince, but, in this version, she must open the Prince Topher's eyes to the injustice in his kingdom. The Prince's parents have died, leaving the kingdom in the hands of a villainous prime minister, who has been the Prince's mentor and has duped his young charge into approving oppressive legislation. The rebel Jean-Michel, a new character, and stepsister Gabrielle are in love, and the two seek to overthrow the government. The score includes the best-known songs from the original version and features four songs from the Rodgers and Hammerstein catalogue. Students are encouraged to DO YOUR RESEARCH! Watch the movie, or find clips on YouTube Principle Cast of Characters Ella Charismatic, opinionated and funny. Ella sees the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering from her Stepmother and stepsisters. We see her blossom into a confident woman. Topher A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming, but NOT a stereotypical ladies man, he is moral, genuine, and kindhearted. Madame Ella s wicked Stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A schemer who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel. Sebastian Topher s Prime Minister who is secretly conspiring with Madame to find a bride for Topher. He believes he should rule the kingdom Marie The local beggar, also, Ella s Fairy Godmother! Wise, warm, otherworldly, and charming Gabrielle Ella s Stepsister. Gabrielle has been encouraged all her life to Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty. Charlotte Stepsister. Brash, obnoxious, self-centered, LOUD, and bratty. She never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention Jean-Michel A feisty, passionate peasant determined to make a difference for the working class. Has a crush on Gabrielle, but isn t allowed to date because of his social class. Lord Pinkleton Sebastian s right hand-man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather. Knights, Peasants, Serfs, Townspeople, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court, Giant, Servants, etc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Dance Workshop/Auditions will take place on August 11 th and 12 th, from 3:00pm-5:00pm, and conclude on August 14 th. Please bring comfortable shoes and clothes. For the workshop, a routine/combination will be taught. All those auditioning should attend the dance workshop! Auditioning students are required to: 1. Prepare with the appropriate auditions materials, as explained below. 2. Bring the Audition Sheet to the audition completely filled out (as best you can). Read the character descriptions and on your audition sheet list your 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd choice for a role. 3. Provide conflicts on the audition sheet, listing all potential conflicts and prior commitments. YES, ALL PERFORMERS WILL DANCE AND SING TRUST US, IT S FUN!

3 VOCAL AUDITIONS and MUSIC The Vocal Auditions will take place August 14 th and 15 th. All students will us the segment of music for TEN MINUTES AGO. All singers called back for lead roles will sing the song for their gender from the list below. We will pull lead role callbacks from this initial song. WOMEN - IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER MEN - NOW IS THE TIME Look for General #1 and General #2 audition tracks to practice Callbacks will include these lead numbers, as well as other songs from the show. Take the time to get familiar with the play before auditions! THIS CANNOT BE STRESSED ENOUGH, FOLKS! If you want a good part BE PREPARED! Callback songs you may be asked to sing: Impossible (Ella, Marie), He was Tall (Ella), A Lovely Night (Ella, Madame, Gabrielle, Charlotte), Loneliness of the Evening (Ella, Topher), Do I Love You Because You re Beautiful (Ella, Topher), There is Music in You (Marie), Me, Who Am I? (Topher), Ten Minutes Ago (Topher), The Prince is Giving a Ball (Lord Pinkleton), Stepsister s Lament (Charlotte) CALLBACK SONGS WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL (Psst... Check YouTube) Acting Auditions will begin August 15 th, continuing the 16 th if needed, and will be used to fill out the featured characters in the play. Script will be provided for cold readings in small groups. Be prepared to give us everything you ve got! We may see something in your reading that will work for a character different than the one you are reading for. Production Team: Director, Bret Cherland bcherland@hemetusd.org Technical Director, Daniel West dwest@hemetusd.org Choreographer Emily West Vocal Director Angela Anderson Band Director Dan Boulton Bottom line: Find the music for the audition songs. Listen and practice singing. Ask a friend to listen to you sing PREPARE. Come to the dance workshop, fill out the audition sheet, and get ready to have fun! The musical is an opportunity to be a part of something BIG! We are very excited to work with each of you. Do not hesitate to contact the production team if you have any questions. Thank you!

4 Audition Information Sheet Student ID# Name Phone Grade Address City Zip Hair Color Eye Color Height Roles desired Would you accept any part offered? Previous show experience: Show Part played Where Vocal Range/Section: Are you aware of the rehearsal schedule and all of the after school, evenings and weekends that you must be at the theatre? Are there any restrictions that the director should be aware of? (Physical, religious, etc.) Do you work? Days and time Is this a flexible schedule? AP student? Circle yes or no. Do you have extra-curricular activities (besides theatre) after school, weekends, evenings? Would you like to be on a backstage technical crew if you do not get a part in the show? What crews would you like to be considered for? Important I understand that if I receive a position in the production, I will be enrolled in the seventh period theatre workshop class, and I am obligated to attend all rehearsal days and performances and participate in all show related activities, except in case of illness or family emergency. Furthermore, I understand that this is a large commitment, which will take extra time and energy. If my schedule and family commitments interfere with these responsibilities, the director may replace me. Signed Date

5 Hemet High Theatre Presents All Students will sing two excerpts at auditions. Excerpts do not need to be memorized, but you are encouraged to do so. WOMEN #1 Ten Minutes Ago #2 In My Own Little Corner MEN #1 Ten Minutes Ago #2 Now is the Time ALL MEN and WOMEN General Audition Excerpt #1 TEN MINUTES AGO

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