HILLSIDE ARTS ACADEMY AUDITION NOTICE Music and Lyrics by Elton John & Tim Rice Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and Hans Zimmer Book by Roger Allers & Irene Mecchi Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor Director/Choreographer - E.J. Marquez Vocal Director - Kristina Leopold Puppets & Masks Provided by The Odd-Lot Puppet Company, Canada Hillside Arts Academy Theatre Arts Coordinator - Renna Nightingale AUDITIONS 6-8 Years Old - February 15 from 4-7PM 9-15 Years Old - February 13 5-9PM Callbacks - February 16 from 5-9PM Due to licensing restrictions, no student above the age of 15 may audition for this particular production. Performances will take place April 28th & 30th. Friday 10AM for local schools and 7PM for opening night, Sunday at 4PM & 7PM DISNEY CAFE A Showcase featuring 16-18 year old performers Auditions - March 25 10AM-12PM Performance - April 29 at 7:30PM AUDITION / PARENT WORKSHOP There will be a FREE workshop for students 6-18 Years Old, and a Parents of Performers workshop on February 9 from 6:30-8:00PM For more information and to register, go to hillsiderancho.com
LION KING JR. AUDITION CHECKLIST: - Audition & Getting to Know You Forms (attached to this packet) - Headshot/photo (recent) - Performance Resume/list of prior theatrical experience (if any) - $25 Non-Refundable Audition Fee (paid online through Audition Registration and will be applied toward cast registration fee.) -Appropriate clothes to dance in, along with close-toed or dance shoes. *Walk-in s welcome - cash and check accepted (make checks payable to Hillside) *AGES 9-15 - Prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song WITH sheet music (no tracks). FOR THE WEDNESDAY 6-8 YEAR OLD AUDITION: Students should arrive at 4 pm, and will be taught a short section of a song and dance until 5 pm, then assessed from 5 to 7 pm. PLEASE NOTE THAT UNFORTUNATELY NOT EVERYONE WILL BE CAST. No previous experience is necessary for chorus or ensemble roles. Some cast members may be assigned to more than one role/group. Please note that NOT everyone will be called back and that does not mean the student did not get a part. It just means the directors saw what they needed at the first audition and could make their decision based off of that. A GENERAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE IS INCLUDED IN THE FINAL PAGE OF THIS PACKET. Regular rehearsals will begin February 18. Please note that NOT everyone will be called to every rehearsal or the full duration of a rehearsal. Everyone MUST be available for all performances and tech week, April 24th-30th. No exceptions for that week. CAST PARTICIPATION FEE IS $125 (includes $25 audition fee.) This fee covers: Script/Music, Costume pieces, Show T-Shirt, Cast Party and more! (Does not include DVD, tech/dress rehearsal meals, socks/shoes.) FAITH-BASED CURRICULUM: Being a Faith-Based organization, the Hillside Arts Academy Theater Department seeks to connect the arts and Simba s journey of redemption to that of The Parable of the Lost Son in Luke 15. Each rehearsal will begin with prayer and the team of directors will spend time exploring these concepts with the cast. We think a great show is wonderful, but our focus and foundation is on equipping these young artists in an unshakable faith in Jesus Christ. SYNOPSIS: Based off the Julie Taymor Broadway production and Disney film, The Lion King Jr. tells the story of a Lion named Simba who, with the help of friends and family, finds out what it means to be a leader, and take his place in the circle of life. The production features all of your favorite characters and music from the Broadway production. It s going to be a magical show, and we re thrilled to be one of the first in our area to do it! FULL CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
HILLSIDE ARTS ACADEMY MUSICAL PRODUCTION POLICIES 2017 SEMESTER Disney s The Lion King Jr. Spring PAYMENT OF FEES: The cost of participation for the Spring 2017 production of The Lion King Jr. is $125.The cost covers: all instruction given by the professional staff of directors, the script, a show t-shirt and more. Of that cost, $25 is due at auditions as the Audition Fee and the balance of $100 must be paid by March 9th in order for your child to participate.the payment may be paid in person by cash or check or online by credit card.the link to pay online will be provided to those cast. Payment plans may be set-up on a case-by-case basis. REFUND POLICY: The $25.00 audition fee WILL NOT be refunded.there will be NO refunds for the cost of participation if a student drops out of the show. If a student cannot complete the show due to emergency or illness, a refund may be considered by the Producer. INSURANCE POLICY: Due to the nature of the production of the show, medical insurance is required for all participants. Students will be taking part in dance and will be at times moving along stages and elevated surfaces. Due to this, insurance information must be provided in the case of an accident or injury along with permission to obtain medical assistance for the child. In the case of an accident or injury, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. Any special medical needs must be listed on the Registration Form. CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT POLICY: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every rehearsal. Students must arrive ON TIME. Those with repeated tardies risk being cut from the cast. At the conclusion of the rehearsal, students will be excused to leave.the Hillside Arts Academy is not a daycare or hang out spot; if a student is not picked within 15 minutes of the rehearsal conclusion a fee of $10 will be charged.this fee will be due in order for the cast member to continue. REHEARSAL REQUIREMENTS: For all rehearsals, students are required to bring their scripts and/or music. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a pencil and water. On dance rehearsal days, students must dress accordingly. Please stick to comfortable clothes and tennis shoes or dance shoes if you have them. No parents or guests are allowed to sit through rehearsals (unless they are there as a parent volunteer for the evening assisting the Directors). All students must have all required material MEMORIZED by March 23rd. SHOW COMMITMENT: After accepting the role given and completing the registration form, the student has created a commitment to the show and the cast.they commit to prepare adequately, attend all assigned rehearsals and be present at all publicity and performance events. Everyone must do their own part to make this show a success. QUESTIONS?: You can email us at any time at rnightingale@hillsiderancho.com if you have specific questions.
AUDITION FORM - HILLSIDE ARTS ACADEMY *PLEASE ATTACH A CURRENT HEADSHOT/PHOTO & RESUME/PRIOR THEATRE EXPERIENCE TO THIS FORM. NAME: AGE: DATE OF BIRTH: / / GENDER: (CIRCLE) M / F GRADE: PHONE #: ( ) EMAIL: PERSONAL STATS: (APPROXIMATELY) Weight: Height: Eye Color: Hair Color: What are you wearing today? What are you performing as your audition piece today? (Name of song and show. For 6-8 yr. olds put N/A.) SHOW INFORMATION: DESIRED ROLE (IF ANY): WILL YOU ACCEPT ANY ROLE?* (CIRCLE) YES / NO *Please answer honestly. If you circle YES but do not accept the role you are given, you risk not being cast by the arts academy production staff again. PLEASE LIST ANY & ALL SCHEDULE CONFLICTS (REFER TO THE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE) *EXCESSIVE CONFLICTS MAY RESULT IN NOT BEING CAST IN THIS PRODUCTION. HAVE YOU AND YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN REVIEWED THE POLICIES, CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS AND ALL SHOW INFORMATION FROM THE AUDITION PACKET? (CIRCLE) YES / NO Parent Signature Student Signature
Getting to Know You A reference sheet for our production staff to get to know you better! Nothing you mention on this form will affect casting, and honesty is highly encouraged. Please write as neatly and legibly as possible. Name: What name do you like to go by? Favorite Color: Favorite Book: Favorite Movie: Favorite Musical: Favorite Meal: Favorite Music Artist: Favorite Place: Favorite Snack: Favorite Store: (Examples:Target, Forever 21, etc.) Favorite Sport: Favorite Team: Do you have an existing personal relationship with Jesus Christ? What is something you d like to learn while taking part in this production? What other activities do you take part in outside of regular schooling? (Examples: I also take piano lessons or I play soccer. Is there anything else you d like the production team to know about you? (Examples: I like theatre, but am really passionate about tennis, Theatre is MY LIFE, I like pickles on my cheeseburger, etc.)
Lion King Jr. Schedule Please review this schedule VERY CAREFULLY. We can work around PRE-APPROVED conflicts and ask that you let us know IN ADVANCE ON YOUR AUDITION FORM any conflicts with the schedule. Conflicts past April 23rd will not be accepted. Not all actors will be called to all rehearsals. Weekly email updates will be sent out with needed characters for rehearsals. **All dates and times are subject to change.** ~ Don t forget about our Audition/Parent Workshop from 6:30-8:00 pm on February 9th! ~ Monday Tuesday Wednesda y Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Feb. 13 9-15 Yrs. Audition 5-9 pm Feb. 14 Feb. 15 6-8 Yrs. Audition 4-7 pm Feb. 16 Callbacks 5-9 pm Feb. 17 Cast Announced Feb.18 Parent Mt. 10-11 am 11 am-3 pm Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 24 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 Feb. 28 Mar. 1 Mar. 2 Mar. 3 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar. 7 Mar. 8 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 12 Mar. 13 Mar. 14 Mar. 15 Mar. 16 Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 23 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 Disney Cafe Auditions 10-12 pm 12 pm-3 pm Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 28 Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Mar. 31 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 6 Apr. 7 Apr. 8 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Puppets Arrive Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 13 Apr. 14 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 4-7 pm Apr. 20 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Apr. 23 Load-In Apr. 24 Tech Reh. 4-8 pm Apr. 25 Tech Reh. 4-9:30 pm Apr. 26 Dress Reh. 4-9:30 pm Apr. 27 Dress Reh. 4-8 pm Apr. 28 Call: 8 am Show: 10 am Call: 5:30 pm Show:7:30 pm Apr. 29 Disney Cafe Call: 6 pm Show:7:30 Apr. 30 Call: 2 pm Show: 4 pm Call: 5:30 pm Show:7:30 pm