Holiday Actors & Warrnambool Theatre Company Les Misérables HA & WTC ETHOS Holiday Actors and Warrnambool Theatre Company are proud to be joining forces to bring the spectacle of Les Misérables to Warrnambool. Both companies strive to be inclusive, welcoming and collaborative organisations that provide opportunities for individuals to experience the thrill of theatre. Mounting a successful production requires commitment, passion and collaboration from many individuals over several months. HA & WTC believe that a production is above all a team experience; through working in a considerate, supportive and dedicated manner Les Misérables will be both a creative and critical success. The following principles form the HA & WTC Les Misérables charter: All decisions in the show will be made through the lens of inclusivity. Communication between all participants, both on and off the stage, will be respectful honest and open. An environment that meets the standards of child safety will be developed and enforced. Preference will be given to local performers, musicians and theatre specialists from the South West region to promote community engagement. A safe and nondiscriminatory environment will be developed to allow all participants to give their best effort. Auditions will be conducted in a transparent process that allows participants to feel secure, valued and understood. LES MISÉRABLES KEY CONTACTS Director: Cindy Lee Morgan Musical Director: Sonia Beal Vocal Director: Elana Agnew Stage Manager: Mark Pech Producers: Lyle Russell & Ailiche Goddard-Clegg Joint Working Committee: Danielle Gladman, Heather Goddard, Ailiche Goddard-Clegg & Lyle Russell LES MISÉRABLES PERFORMANCE & REHEARSAL DATES Performance Dates: Performance #1: July 20 th (Saturday) Performance #2: July 21 st (Sunday matinee) Performance #3: July 24 th (Wednesday) Performance #4: July 25 th (Thursday) Performance #5: July 26 th (Friday) Performance #6: July 27 th (Saturday matinee) Performance #7: July 27 th (Saturday) Performance #8: July 28 th (Sunday matinee) Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 1.00pm - 5.00pm and Thursdays from 7.00pm - 10.00pm. Closer to performance dates there will be an extra couple of Sunday additions as per the draft rehearsal schedule (see appendix 1). Please note there will be no rehearsal over the Easter Long Weekend.
**All cast must be available for production week technical and dress rehearsals** AUDITIONS Individual auditions will be held at TOAD Hall (St John s Hall - corner Manifold and Princes Streets): Saturday 16 th February INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS 5 10 minutes in length 9.00am 6.00pm Sunday 17 th February INDIVIDUAL AUDITIONS 5 10 minutes in length 9.00am 6.00pm Monday 18 th February CALL BACK AUDITIONS 6.00pm 8.00pm Individual auditions Individual auditions will entail singing a section of At the End of the Day from Les Misérables. To audition for the cast please complete an audition form (appendix 2) and bring to your audition or return to ha.wtc.productions@gmail.com. If you want to be part of the orchestra, please complete the orchestra expression of interest form (appendix 3) and return to ha.wtc.productions@gmail.com. The score (appendix 4) and lyrics (appendix 5) are provided and the piano backing is available to download from www.holidayactors.com.au and are attached to this information pack. We would also like you to prepare no more than 90 seconds of a song of your choice. We recommend that your audition song be selected from the musical theatre genre and encourage you to choose a song which clearly demonstrates your vocal range and showcases the quality of your voice. We will also run through some scales to check vocal ranges if required. There will not be an official accompanist available for auditions. You may use either a backing track, accompany yourself or organise someone to accompany you on the day or sing unaccompanied. There will be no dance auditions. Call back auditions Those who receive a call back will be asked to perform alternate sections of the score for a particular character, which will be given on the day and call backs may not occur for every role. FEES and MEMBERSHIP There is a one-off fee of $100 to participate as a cast member in Les Misérables. This fee covers script hire, program, t-shirt and costume levy. In addition to this one-off fee cast members are also required to be fully paid members of either Holiday Actors or Warrnambool Theatre Company. Cast members who are aged between 13-20 at the time of production are to be current members of Holiday Actors. A half yearly HA membership is offered for $30 (year ending Sep ) (appendix 6). Cast members who are aged 12 or below and over 20 at the time of production are to be current members of Warrnambool Theatre Company. A full year WTC membership is $40 (year ending Feb 2020) (appendix 7). 2
Casting Once casting is complete, all auditionees will be contacted by email and directors will later send feedback to the group to help with future auditions. The successful applicants will need to complete the membership forms and pay fees as indicated on the membership forms (appendix 6 and 7), within the first 3 weeks of rehearsals. Forms and non-electronic payments can be handed to: Ailiche Goddard-Clegg (WTC) and Lyle Russell (Holiday Actors). REHEARSAL: starts Saturday 30 March Please refer to draft rehearsal schedule, which is close to final, although there may be some fine tuning once casting is complete. Rehearsals will occur at TOAD Hall, corner Manifold and Princess Streets unless otherwise advised. If you have any concerns about your ability to fit in with this schedule, please discuss them with Cindy Lee. Any absences that you are already aware of (e.g. booked holiday) should be listed on your audition form. Please Note: By accepting a role in this production, you are committing to rehearsals as scheduled. Please show your respect for the production team and your fellow cast members by advising Cindy Lee on 0419 586 417 of your absence as soon as possible. VICTOR HUGO S LES MISÉRABLES SYNOPSIS One of the world s most iconic and longest-running musicals, Les Misérables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of the French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean s quest for a new life carries him into Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by Inspector Javert and the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation. Performed in over 40 countries and 22 languages, and with a lush, swelling score that features such famed songs as I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, and Bring Him Home, Les Mis breathes life into Victor Hugo s revolutionary novel. CAST Les Misérables requires approximately 50 singers who can act, with a diverse age range from young to more mature performers. Every person/character is an integral part of bringing to life this wonderful story. We want this to be a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone. Les Misérables is a contemporary opera so there is no dialogue but it does offer many solo opportunities within the ensemble so we require a solid mix of Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass voices. 3
The ensemble is a mix of wonderful characters such as: students at the barricade, Thénardier s gang, factory workers, farmers, constables, prostitutes, labourers, towns people, chain gang and wedding guests. Character Information Jean Valjean Male Tenor Javert Male Baritone Fantine Female Mezzo Soprano Cosette Female Soprano Eponine Female Mezzo Soprano Marius Male Tenor Thenardier Male Baritone Madame Thenardier Female Mezzo Soprano/ Alto Enjolras Male Baritone Bishop of Digne Male Bass Eponine as a child Cosette as a child Gavroche - child Female Female Male FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact the Production Managers for any questions you may have: Warrnambool Theatre Company Holiday Actors Ailiche Goddard-Clegg Lyle Russell M: 0438 044 927 M: 0408 549 095 E: Ailiche.goddard.clegg@gmail.com E: russell.lyle.l@edumail.vic.gov.au 4
Appendix 1 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE DATE TIME WHAT WE ARE DOING Sat 9/2/ 1pm-3pm Information Day Sat 16/2/ 9am-6pm Auditions Sun 17/2/ 9am-6pm Auditions Mon 18/2/ 6pm-8pm Call Backs 1 Sat 30/3/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 2 Thurs 4/4/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 3 Sat 6/4/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 4 Thurs 11/4/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 5 Sat 13/4/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 6 Thurs 18/4/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 7 Thurs 25/4/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 8 Sat 27/4/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 9 Thurs 2/5/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 10 Sat 4/5/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 11 Thurs 9/5/ 7pm-5pm Rehearsals 12 Sat 11/5/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 13 Thurs 16/5/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 14 Sat 18/5/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 15 Thurs 23/5/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 16 Sat 25/5/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 17 Thurs 30/5/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 18 Sat 1/6/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 19 Thurs 6/6/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 20 Sat 8/6/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 21 Thurs 13/6/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 22 Sat 15/6/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 23 Thurs 20/6/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 24 Sat 22/6/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 5
25 Thurs 27/6/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 26 Sat 29/6/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 27 Thurs 4/7/ 7pm -10pm Rehearsals 28 Sat 6/7/ 1pm-5pm Sitzprobe 29 Sun 7/7/ 1pm-5pm Sitzprobe 30 Thurs 11/7/ 7pm-10pm Rehearsals 31 Sat 13/7/ 1pm-5pm Rehearsals 32 Sun14/7/ 9am Bump In 33 Mon 15/7/ 6.30pm- 10.00pm Tech Rehearsal 34 Tues 16/7/ 6.30pm -10.30pm Dress Rehearsal 35 Wed 17/7/ 6.30pm-10.30pm Dress Rehearsal 36 20/7/19 PERFORMANCE #1 37 21/7/19 PERFORMANCE #2 (matinee) 38 24/7/19 PERFORMANCE #3 39 25/7/19 PERFORMANCE #4 40 26/7/19 PERFORMANCE #5 41 27/7/19 PERFORMANCE #6 (matinee) 42 27/7/19 PERFORMANCE #7 43 28/7/19 PERFORMANCE #8 (matinee) 6
Appendix 2 AUDITION FORM LES MISERABLES Please fill out as much of the requested information below as possible, or circle the appropriate choice where applicable and bring to your audition or return to ha.wtc.productions@gmail.com STAPLE/INSERT PHOTO HERE FULL NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: CONTACT PH NO: EMAIL: NOTABLE PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE OR ROLES: COMPANY: YEAR: COMPANY: YEAR: COMPANY: YEAR: COMPANY: YEAR: OTHER EXPERIENCE: Singing: Acting: ROLE YOU RE AUDITIONING FOR: 1 ST CHOICE: 2 ND CHOICE: 3 RD CHOICE: Would you consider other roles? YES NO Would you accept an ensemble role? YES NO 7
Voice: BASS BARITONE TENOR ALTO MEZZO SOPRANO NOT SURE Any other information about you (hobbies etc): OTHER OPPORTUNITIES WITH US: If not cast as a performer, would you be interested in working as part of the production team? YES NO Other applicable skills: STAGE MANAGEMENT LIGHTING FOLLOW SPOT SPECIAL EFFECTS RIGGING/FLYING PROPS SEWING/COSTUMES SET BUILDING SET PAINTING FRONT OF HOUSE ORCHESTRA (refer separate attached form) Are you currently performing/rehearsing anything now? Are there any potential scheduling conflicts you re currently aware of that would cause issues with attending rehearsals? 8
Appendix 3 ORCHESTRA EXPRESSION OF INTEREST LES MISERABLES Please fill out as much of the requested information below as possible and return by Saturday February 24th to ha.wtc.productions@gmail.com FULL NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: CONTACT PH NO: EMAIL: NOTABLE PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE (musicals/bands/ensembles you ve played in): Instrumentation (if you competently play more than one instrument, please list below in order of preference) Please Note: At the time of distributing this form, the scores had not yet arrived in W Bool. Therefore, the exact instrumentation is likely to change from this list! (especially the instruments listed in Italics) Violin 1 Horn 1 Bass Clarinet Violin 2 Horn 2 Oboe/possibly Cor Anglais Viola Recorder (alto/tenor/possibly soprano) Trombone/Tuba Cello Flute/Piccolo/possibly alto flute Trumpet/Flugal Horn 9
Keys 1 Bb Clarinet Drums/Percussion Keys 2 Alto Sax Guitar Bass Guitar/Double Bass Tenor Sax Other (please specify) The HA/WTC Joint Production Committee are focused on promoting community engagement within the South West Region. In order to provide opportunities for as many local musicians to be involved as possible (within reason), would you be willing to share your part with other musicians? For example, three violinists on the Violin 1 part, or sharing the Reed 1 book (alto flute, alto recorder and piccolo) between two musicians. If you have any concerns about this, please note below. Are you willing to share your part with other musicians? YES / NO Rehearsals Orchestra rehearsals are most likely going to take place on a Saturday, beginning in March. Please list your preference/availability from 1 (first preference) to 3 (last preference). Saturday morning (10am-12:30pm) Saturday afternoon (2:30pm-5pm) Saturday late afternoon/evening (4:30pm-7pm) Are you currently performing/rehearsing anything now? Are there any potential scheduling conflicts you re currently aware of that would cause issues with attending rehearsals (e.g. weekends where you are unavailable)? 10
Please note that attendance at Sitzprobe (July 6th and 7th) is essential. Is there any other information that you wish to bring to the Musical Director s attention? Would you be willing to undertake an audition if deemed necessary by the MD and committee? (eg if we have an abundance of EOI s for a particular instrument). YES / NO OTHER OPPORTUNITIES WITH US: If not cast in the orchestra, would you be interested in working as part of the production team? YES NO Other applicable skills: STAGE MANAGEMENT LIGHTING FOLLOW SPOT SPECIAL EFFECTS RIGGING/FLYING PROPS SEWING/COSTUMES SET BUILDING SET PAINTING FRONT OF HOUSE OTHER: 11
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Appendix 6 Application for Membership to Holiday Actors Inc. Member details: Name: Date of Birth: / / Age: Address: Phone: E-Mail: College/School/Tertiary Institution: (if applicable) Parent/Guardian details: (if under 18 years of age ) Home phone: (optional) Parents 1: Phone: E-mail: Parent 2: Phone: E-mail: Family involvement: (please name family member) Areas of interest: PAYMENTS: Participation Fee: Membership: $100 (Includes script hire, costume levy, tee shirt, program) $30 (half year - covers Insurance) TOTAL: $130 Payment can be made via; Cash Cheque: Direct Deposit: to Holiday Actors Inc Holiday Actors Inc. Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 Account No: 108290487 Reference: (Cast Member name) 17
Appendix 7 Membership Application Form Incorporation No. a3685 I, (full name of applicant) of (address) (email address) desire to become a member of Warrnambool Theatre Company. (telephone) I agree to abide by the rules of the Company as set out in the WTC Constitution I agree to attend working bees and assist in Company productions I agree to have my mailing details being shared amongst WTC members I agree to have photos of me added to Facebook, Arts Atlas and/or WTC s webpage I understand that membership applications are not valid unless approved by the WTC Committee I have paid the annual membership fee of $40 I understand that WTC membership runs from Feb Feb annually Tick Signature: Date: / / PAYMENTS: Participation Fee: Membership: $100 (Includes script hire, costume levy, tee shirt, program) $40 (full year covers insurance) TOTAL: $140 Cheque and Post Attach a cheque to this form and return to: Warrnambool Theatre Company P.O. Box 93 Warrnambool VIC 3280 OR Email and Bank Transfer Email receipt and form to: Warrnambool.theatre.co@gmail.com BSB: 633-000 Account No: 161015003 *include name as reference 18