The 2013 Fall Musical Auditions For: Music and lyrics by: LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA Book By: QUIARA ALEGRIA HUDES IN THE HEIGHTS is a 2008 Tony and Grammy Awardwinning musical about life in Washington Heights, a tightknit Latin American community in Manhattan where the corner bodega s coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. IN THE HEIGHTS melds a variety of musical styles from vibrant, freestyle rap to rhythmic salsa, as it explores the universal themes of finding the freedom to be ourselves and discovering our place in the world. Find out what it takes to make a living, what it cost to have a dream, and what it means to be home.in The Heights. AUDITION PROCEDURES: PRE-AUDITON VOCAL CLINIC: Thursday, August 22, 2013 Performing Arts Center, 3:40 to 6:00
NO PREPARATION IS NECESSARY- JUST SHOW UP!! Men and women will be taught excerpts from a couple of different songs. You will learn the music in a group, singing through the song several times together. THE AUDITION PROCESS: Please bring your signed audition permission slip and a non-returnable picture of you, (one that looks like you) to the first night of auditions, Monday, August 26, 2013. MONDAY: PRELIMINARY VOICE & DANCE AUDITIONS: Monday, August 26, 2013 Performing Arts Center, 3:45-6:30 pm Sign up in the time slot on the callboard (next to the PAC). Sign ups will begin on Monday, August 19, 2013. Monday auditions will go as follows: You will be asked to sing an excerpt from the show (taught at the clinic). You will be called in groups of ten people, and each of you will sing individually. Keep in mind, the song need not be memorized, polished or choreographed- just sung to the best of your ability, in your best voice, with energy and enthusiasm. After you are done with your singing audition, you will go to Room 5044 for your dance audition. (Please bring clothes/shoes you can dance in.) You will learn a short dance combination and then perform it for the choreographer. That s it!
ALL STUDENTS MUST ATTEND BOTH VOICE AND MOVEMENT PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS in order to be considered for a part in IN THE HEIGHTS. TUESDAY: VOICE & DANCE CALLBACKS (The Callback list will be posted on Monday night) Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Performing Arts Center, 3:40 to approx. 7pm STUDENTS ON THE CALLBACK LIST WILL BE ASKED TO SING SPECIFIC SONGS FROM THE SHOW. (These songs will be introduced at the clinic). YOU MAY BE ASKED TO SING MORE THAN ONE SONG. AFTER VOCAL AUDTIONS ARE FINISHED, YOU WILL ATTEND THE DANCE CALLBACK AND LEARN A NEW COMBINATION. (Please bring clothes/shoes you can move in) WEDNESDAY CALLBACKS (The Callback list will be posted on Tuesday night) Wednesday, September 28, 2013 Performing Arts Center 3:40 until we finish! STUDENTS ON THE CALLBACK LIST WILL BE GIVEN SCENES TO READ, AND THERE MAY BE SOME POSSIBLE VOCAL CALLBACKS AS WELL. THERE WILL BE NO DANCE AUDITIONS ON WEDNESDAY.
THURSDAY WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR POSSIBLE CALLBACKS. A LIST WILL BE POSTED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT IF WE NEED TO SEE ANYTHING ADDITIONAL ON THURSDAY. THE CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED ON THURSDAY NIGHT or FRIDAY MORNING ON THE WEBSITE. IMPORTANT: IF YOUR NAME IS NOT LISTED ON ANY OF THE CALLBACK LISTS, PLEASE CHECK THE FINAL CAST LIST, AS SOME OF YOU MAY BE CAST EVEN IF NOT CALLED BACK. IMPORTANT: THE FIRST REHEARSAL WILL BE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 30 TH AND IT IS MANDATORY THAT EVERYONE IS THERE. IT WILL BE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT 3:4O PM. If you have questions about the auditions, please e-mail Mrs. Rawitz at lrawitz@d125.org SEE YOU AT AUDITIONS! BREAK A LEG!
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Auditions for IN THE HEIGHTS are Monday, August 26 - Thursday August, 29, 2013, beginning at 3:40 pm on the Main Stage in the Performing Arts Center. Performances of the play are October 31 st, (day time performance for incoming 8 th grade students) November 1, 2, and 3, with a full cast MADATORY set strike call on Monday, November 4. Rehearsals begin Friday, August 30 th, and will continue through October 30th. During the first 4-5 weeks, rehearsals are 3:45-6:15 pm Mon.- Fri. There will also be dance rehearsals on Saturdays from 12-4pm. Please note that this show requires A LOT of ensemble work with music, dancing and acting. All roles are important in creating the story. You will be expected to attend all rehearsals listed on the rehearsal schedule. From approximately Oct. 14- Nov. 1, ALL cast members will attend ALL rehearsals, performances, and strike call. During PRODUCTION WEEKS, which will begin as early as Fri., October 18, rehearsals will extend into the evening. An all-day first full technical rehearsal will take place on Sunday, October 20 th. ALL CAST members must attend this, as well as all other full tech. rehearsals. Additionally, there will be rehearsal all day on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14 th. Before you audition, check ALL of these dates with your parental units and be sure that you do not have prior commitments, including doctor, dentist, orthodontist appointments, college visits, and/or other family travel plans. When you audition for a show at Stevenson High School, you are auditioning for every role. It is the Director s job to cast you or not cast you as he/she sees fit.
Sign up for an audition slot at the Fine Arts Callboard located at the East entrance of the Performing Arts Center (east building). DO NOT LEAVE OPEN SLOTS. Sign up in the first available opening. All cast members are required to help in hanging lights, creating props, working on costumes, etc. Weekend crew days will be set up and you will be expected to participate in at least one full crew day. You may be asked to furnish portions of your costume. The budget does not always allow the luxury of providing all costume needs for each character. Additionally, if and when costumes are provided for you, you must take care not to damage your costumes. Any rented or borrowed costume or costume piece for which SHS is charged excessive wear and/or replacement fees, the student will be expected to cover that cost. So, please take care of all the garments you are issued for production. Scripts are available in the Library for OVERNIGHT checkout. Please read the play prior to auditions; you ll feel more secure in the choices you make for your audition. Also - please adhere to the overnight checkout policy. If you do not, the library staff will inform me, and it may affect casting decision. (No kidding!) It would also be very helpful to listen to the CD, if you are able to get a copy. When you audition, remember that you can never be too loud. Use and focus all your energy into the audition when you are on stage. Be Bold! Have fun! If you have any questions, e-mail; Mrs. Rawitz at lrawitz@d125.org
IN THE HEIGHTS Fill out the following information neatly (I must be able to read your name, ID number, and email address clearly); bring it along with a non-returnable picture of you to the auditions on Monday, August 26, 2013. You will not be cast without this form. Name ID Number Email address: Parental Unit(s) Phone Address What possible conflicts might you have with after school rehearsals? Be very specific about times and dates, and DO NOT leave information off of this conflict sheet (on the reverse side of this sheet) Consult your parental units, prior. *Senior Option: Signify which statement applies: I will accept any role. I will accept only certain roles.* Signify which roles:
Please provide any/all conflicts with rehearsal schedule. Feel free to use a separate piece of paper. Be very specific about times and dates. This includes Saturday rehearsals, Columbus Day, any religious obligations, marching band, orthodontist/doctor appointments, or anything else you think may be a conflict. All tech rehearsals are mandatory. Tech rehearsals begin on Sunday, October 20 th. I have read the audition packet and fully understand its contents. I also understand that rehearsals for IN THE HEIGHTS will be held after school and on Saturdays. I also understand that there will be two tech weeks and rehearsals will go much later during those weeks. It is clear to me that my participation in the audition process indicates a willingness to accept any role in the cast. (Student Signature) I am aware that my son/daughter is auditioning for the fall musical and that rehearsals will be held after school and on Saturdays during the months of August, September, October, and November. I am also aware that the performance dates for IN THE HEIGHTS are October 31 (in school performance) Nov 1, 2, and 3, with a mandatory set strike call on Monday, November 4. (Parental Unit Signature)
Questions: Do you have any hip-hop/salsa dance experience? Have you taken any Spanish classes, and do you speak Spanish? Do you have any acrobatic skills? Please be specific: Do you play any musical instruments? Please indicate if you would be interested in a staff or crew position by circling the position you feel you could perform. Please keep in mind that student directors need to attend all rehearsals. Staff Positions: Student Director Assistant Stage Manager Crew Positions: Lighting Set Props Costume/Makeup Running Crew
IN THE HEIGHTS Class Schedule and Rehearsal Conflict sheet Name: year in school: 9 10 11 12 Please provide your first semester class schedule: Class schedule Room # Instructor 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.