*** OPEN AUDITIONS ***
*The* *University of Calgary Operetta Company* is proud
to present
*“THE MUSIC MAN”*
Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson Based on a
story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey Directed by Colleen Whidden
Choreographed by Jocelyn Hoover Orchestra Directed by Wendy J. Freeman Produced
by Byron Redd* *
This audition is *Open Call* to all *students* and all
*community members*.
There will be a separate call for *pit orchestra
musicians*; please email info@ucalgaryoperetta.ca
to get on the call list.
*AUDITIONS FOR ALL PERFORMERS (Actors / Singers /
Dancers)*
*University of Calgary, Craigie Hall ~ Room # F202 (Music
Department)*
Sat, Sep 7th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Thu, Sep 12th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Fri, Sep 13th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Sat, Sep 14th from 9:00am to 12:30pm
Mon, Sep 16th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm – Call Backs
*BOOKING YOUR AUDITION*
Visit:
*http://ucalgary.ca/operetta/musicman-auditions*<http://ucalgary.ca/operetta/musicman-auditions>
* *to *SCHEDULE *your time and *DOWNLOAD* the required
audition material packet.
*MOVEMENT AUDITION*
All performers will complete a movement audition that
will take place during your acting/singing audition. After you sing you will be
asked to learn some choreography with a choreographer. Please wear character
shoes, jazz shoes or appropriate dance footwear. Please ensure hair is tied back from your
face.
*PRODUCTION DATES*
*January 9-17, 2014*
Evening shows ~ Wed-Sat ~ 7:00pm Matinees ~ Jan 11 & 12 at 2:00pm
Venue: University Theater on the University of Calgary
campus
*REHEARSAL SCHEDULE* (subject to change)
Venue: University of Calgary, Craigie Hall ~ Room F202
(Music Department)
Rehearsals will begin Sep 19th with a full read with lead
characters.
Full Cast rehearsals will begin Sep 20th in room F202 and
run until mid-December.
Leads: Thursday (6:00pm-9:00pm) and Friday
(6:00pm-9:00pm)
Chorus: Friday (6:00pm-9:00pm) and occasional Thursdays
There will be a few weekend rehearsals with the orchestra
– dates are TBA.
Rehearsals will resume in early-January (around January
2nd or 3rd) leading into tech-week.
A rehearsal schedule for the entire production will be
emailed to you after the cast list is posted.
*COURSE CREDIT* ~ this show may be taken for university
course credit, please visit our site for info:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/operetta/coursecredit/
or email Colleen Whidden at operetta@ucalgary.ca.
*CHARACTERS & PLOT*
See more info here:
Please email info@ucalgaryoperetta.ca
with any questions.
*EQUITY NOTICE*
*Equity members, please note that UCalgary Operetta Co.
produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we do not pay actors under
any circumstances.
*
*“THE MUSIC MAN” is presented by special arrangement with
Music Theatre International (MTI).*
