Audition Information The Curious Savage and School House Rock Buena Fine Arts Productions Any performer interested in being a member of either The Curious Savage or the School House Rock ensemble must have good standing in attendance and academics. If a performer cannot carry their weight in classes they will need to devote time to those endeavors rather than these performances. The audition will be held on August 15 th beginning at 3:00 pm. Anyone interested in auditioning will need to sign up for an audition group by time. There will be only one sign up sheet. It will be posted on the production callboard in the Back Stage hallway of the Performing Arts Center (Main-stage). If someone interested in being a member of either ensemble cannot make this audition time, alternate arrangements must be made with Mrs. Duerk on or before August 14 th. The Audition Please do not be late for your audition time. [It is recommended that you arrive more than early enough to be calm, focused and put together for your audition.] At the audition, candidates will need a signed performer s agreement and a completed audition sheet. [Please put some thought into preparing these materials ahead of time.] You will need to prepare one of the readings below [Memorization is recommended]. Anyone interested in a role in School House Rock, must also sing one of the songs included below. [Memorization is recommended] Please dress appropriately; be polite and prepared for anything. Keep in mind your behavior and dress is considered as a part of the process. [It is customary to dress well for auditions. This shows respect for self, the auditors and the audition process. Also when we look good, we feel good and when we feel good, our performances are considerably better.] Audition Resources Sheet music, Mp3s and waves of the audition pieces will be available only in the Fine Arts computer lab (Band Room 6107) beginning Monday August 7 th. These as well as other resources will be in a folder labeled Into the School House located on the desktop. In the spirit of impartiality, students are expected to use these resources to prepare their audition. Instructors should only provide limited/basic input. Call Backs The callback list will be posted during the school day on August 16 th. The callback for The Curious Savage will begin at 3:00pm on that day. Actors will be asked to give a twenty-five second performance. In the twenty-five seconds, you should try and present as many well rounded, distinct and interesting characters as you dare. [Please prepare this performance using all of your acting tools physicality, varying vocalizations, dialects, non-verbal expression, etc.] Actors will also read and do scene work. Not everyone who may be cast will necessarily receive a callback. Those who do should be on time and dressed in comfortable rehearsal clothes. Be ready to work! The callback for School House Rock Live will begin at 3:00pm on the 17 th. Not everyone who may be cast will necessarily receive a callback. Those who do should be on time and dressed in comfortable rehearsal clothes. Be ready to work!
Name: Address: Audition Sheet Fall 17 (Please Fill Out Completely Type If You Are Able) (as it should appear in promotional material) Date: Cell Number: Email : Year in School: Please check the show(s) for which you would like to be considered: Savage School House Would you be interested in working as a production staff member? Yes No Performance Experience (Show/ Role/ Company) Special Skills & Talents (Singing/ Dancing/ Tumbling/ Juggling/ twirling/ Magic/ Climbing/ Stage Combat/ Anything) Interests (Hobbies etc ) Known Conflicts to Rehearsal Calendar Student Signature
BFAP Fall 17 - Performers Agreement 1. Read the contract carefully, realizing the obligations you make to these performances and rehearsals. BE RESPONSIBLE! 2. You must complete and sign the contract at the bottom, which shows that you have a copy of the rehearsal schedule & you will keep and follow it. 3. Have your parents read the contract and understand your obligation and also sign the contract at the bottom. 4. You must return the contract at the time of your audition 8/15/17 to be considered for a spot in the show. 5. Agree as a member of the ensemble for Buena s production of Curious Savage or School House Rock Live to live up to the following conditions: a. To keep scheduled rehearsal appointments. Illness will be considered an excused absence. Absences for school Activities that have been arranged in advance will also be excused. Absences may result in loss of a part or dismissal from this production. Sometimes extra scene rehearsals are called and posted by need in advance. b. To attend every performance. c. To be prepared and conduct myself in an orderly and cooperative manner during rehearsals and performances. d. To understand all school policies and rules apply at all times. The discipline code applies. e. To understand the school requires your attendance during the curricular day (classes) in order to be a part of any extracurricular practice or event. It is important to understand students must be in attendance on Friday to be included in weekend events f. To memorize my part quickly, and to the best of my ability, and /or perform all duties with which I have been tasked. g. To support and assist the cast team, boost moral, and not distract from the efforts of others in the cast. h. To make this production the best production yet presented at Buena High School. i. To provide and or arrange for my transportation to and from rehearsals and performances on time. Early is on time for all rehearsals and performances and On time is late! j. To reasonably provide those parts of my costume that cannot be furnished by the costume department and also care for what is provided. k. To provide for my own stage make up. It is not recommended to share. l. To keep my parent or guardian informed of my practice schedule, and to keep them aware of my progress and needs. m. Help promote and advertise this production for its success. n. Any failure to reasonably uphold the points under section five could result in removal from the production. STUDENT: I understand the above commitment. Student Signature Please print your name, as you would want on program. PARENT: I realize the amount of time that will be involved and will encourage and support this activity. Parent / Guardian Signature
BHS Theatre Arts The Curious Savage Rehearsal and Production Schedule Fall 2017 Date Day Time Place Note 8/15 Tues. 3:00pm Little Theatre Audition 8/16 Wed. 3:00pm Little Theatre Call-back 8/21 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 8/22 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 8/23 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 8/24 Thurs. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 8/28 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 8/29 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 8/30 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 9/31 Thurs. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run/ Clean 9/5 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run/ Clean 9/6 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run/ Clean 9/7 Thurs. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run/ Clean 9/11 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run/ Clean 9/12 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run (Off Book) 9/13 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run/ Clean 9/14 Thurs. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run/ Clean 9/18 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run 9/19 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run 9/20 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run 9/21 Thurs. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Run 9/23 Sat. 12:00-4:00pm Main-stage Tech Day 9/25 Mon. 5:15pm call Main-stage Tech/Dress 6:00pm curtain 9/26 Tues. 5:15pm call Main-stage Tech/Dress 6:00pm curtain 9/27 Wed. 5:15pm call Main-stage Tech/Dress 6:00pm curtain 9/28 Thurs. 3:00pm call Main-stage Tech/Dress 3:45pm curtain 9/29 Fri. 6:00pm call 7:00pm curtain 9/30 Sat. 6:00pm call 7:00pm curtain Buena Performing Arts Center Buena Performing Arts Center Show 1 Show 1 9/31 Sun. 12:oo-4:00pm Main-stage Strike (optional) 5/4/17
BHS Theatre Arts School House Rock Live! Rehearsal and Production Schedule Fall 17 Date Day Time Place Note 8/15 Tues. 3:00pm Little Theatre Audition 8/17 Thurs. 3:00pm Little Theatre Call-back 9/22 Friday 3:00-5:15pm Little Theatre Sing Through 10/2 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-stage Blocking 10/3 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Music 10/4 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Blocking 10/5 Thurs. 12:00-4:15pm Main-Stage Music/Blocking 10/9-13 Work on your own 10/16 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Blocking 10/17 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Music 10/18 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Blocking 10/19 Thurs. 12:00-4:15pm Main-Stage Music/Blocking 10/23 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Run (Off Book) 10/24 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Run 10/25 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Run 10/26 Thurs. 12:00-4:15pm Main-Stage Music with Orch./Run 10/30 Mon. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Run 10/31 Tues. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage With Orchestra 11/1 Wed. 3:00-5:15pm Main-Stage Run 11/2 Thurs. 12:00-4:15pm Main-Stage With Orchestra/ Run 11/4 Sat. 12:00-4:00pm Main-stage Tech Day 11/6 Mon. 5:15-9:00pm Main-Stage Tech/Dress 5:15 Call 6:00 Curtain 11/7 Tues. 5:15-9:00pm Main-Stage Tech/Dress 5:15 Call 6:00 Curtain 11/8 Wed. 5:15-9:00pm Main-Stage Tech/Dress 5:15 Call 6:00 Curtain 11/9 Thurs. 3:00-9:00pm Main-Stage Final Dress 3:00 Call 3:45 Curtain 11/10 Fri. 6:00pm Call BPAC School House Rock 7:00pm Curtain 11/11 Sat. 6:00pm Call 7:00pm Curtain BPAC Live! School House Rock Live! 5/4/17
Readings Reading 1 Dear, dear! My hair looks like the matted end of a cocoanut. You should have seen it last year. It was bright red. Then just to be different, I dyed it black with a white streak in the middle. I looked like nothing so much as a skunk. Finally, I just gave up and tinted it blue. It goes with everything. Reading 2 I hate everything in the world but most of all I hate lightning, skunk, cabbage, custard, mustard, spiders, blisters, girdles, mice, bees, keys, ragweed, chloroform, rhubarb, barnacles, bats, broken glass, eels, crumbs, drunks, tombstones, gallstones, salt and thunder. Reading 3 Surely you ve guessed by now that Hannibal and I are the only guests here free to leave. We couldn t tell you that in front of the others we pretend, to save their pride. I m sorry Mrs. Paddy. I d forgotten you were still here. I didn t mean you, anyhow. Reading 4 Well he d have to start before Christ was born and work right through the burning of Rome up to the burning of St. Joan and Savonarola. With time out, of course, for the Norman Conquest, the Crusades, the Hundred Years War the Thirty Years War and the Seven Years War. So he d have to work double time during the discovery of America, up to penicillin and bubble gum. But that s without deducting Federal tax state tax city tax school tax luxury tax and amusement tax. You d add a hundred years for that. Reading 5 Man was made all wrong. His stomach should be in back. When he bends it s in the way. When he kneels, his legs buckle out instead of folding neatly in front of him. And why should his nose be in front? It only gets in the way when he kisses. I guess God was in a hurry. Reading 6 It was learned today that the Senator s mother, Ethel P. Savage, the actress, was recently committed for irresponsible actions. Democratic leaders were quick to point out that this might explain the career of strange behavior in Congress by the Senator. Do you realize what this does to me politically? I ll never survive it never. Reading 7 Ten million dollars hidden from use does no one any good least of all you. It remains an ever present symptom of psychotic thinking. This is your opportunity to prove you are capable of making a rational decision. An intelligent mind recognizes defeat. Reading 8 There s nothing in my room you d want, Mrs. Savage. But I have something on me that I prize. My class ring. Inside it says, Let there be light. It has no value as gold goes, but as blood goes, it s a statistical treasure. My heart has pumped my blood through this ring every two minutes for ten years. That adds up roughly to about a hundred thousand gallons of blood. Reading 9 Suddenly - I am weary. I would like to rest I would like to be relieved of decision. I would like to be protected against uncertainty and accident. I would like to close my eyes at night and know that there are walls to guard my sleep. I want what everyone wants to want nothing. Reading 10 Jeffery sees only what he wants to see an excuse for not facing the future. Does Florence see that her child was taken from her? Does Fairy see what the mirror should tell her? No. They ve found refuge in an egg-shell world where you don t belong. For you see yourself clearly, I m sure. The impulse to live your life with courage was right. Go ahead with your memorial and don t be betrayed by the illusion of contentment. The door is open for you.
I'm Just a Bill - Track Begins M6 B1 - Sing at A/M7 B1 (1st verse) through the end of M18 Track Begins You Begin
The Preamble - Track Begins M41 B1- Begin Singing B/42 B3 (lines are unison) through the end M65 Track Begins You Begin
Figure Eight - Track Begins M51 B1 - Sing at M52 B4 through the end (M66) Track Begins You Begin
Zero My Hero - Track Begins M27 B1 - Sing at A/M28 B2 Through M44 B2 You Begin