Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Audition Notice - Front Row Centre



There are still plenty of audition slots available for Front Row Centre's production of FOOTLOOSE. So sign up now! http://frontrowcentre.ca/auditions/ Don't miss out on this opportunity to be in a great show!
While some of the leads might be called for all 4 rehearsal days of the week, many of the cast will only be called for a few days. Sometimes even only once. So the time commitment for rehearsals might not be as demanding as first perceived.

CAST AUDITIONS ONLY
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter BobbieBased on the Original Screenplay by Dean PitchfordMusic by Tom Snow, Lyrics by Dean PitchfordAdditional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman Directed by Daniel HallMusical Direction by Terry WoodChoreography by Daniel Hall AUDITION DATESWednesday October 16th,2013Thursday October 17th,2013Friday October 18th,2013Saturday October 19th,2013
CALLBACKS: Callbacks will take place on Sunday Oct 20th at the Beddington Heights Community Arts Centre in Studio 4 at 1:00 PM.
Everyone who is needed for callbacks will be contacted on Saturday night by phone or email. Keep in mind that not all roles will be needed for callbacks, so if you don’t get a call, don’t panic.
RUN DATES: January 31st - February 15th, 2014, Beddington Heights Community Arts CentrePLEASE NOTE: For the week prior to opening (beginning Sunday January 26th), please expect a rehearsal or other activity on each day.
REHEARSALSRead through on Saturday Oct 26th at 1 PM.First rehearsal will begin Monday, October 28thRehearsals will then run Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays from 7 PM to 10 PM and Saturdays from 1 PM to 5 PM starting Oct 28th until Jan 25th There will be a break for the Christmas holidays running December 15th to January 3rd, with rehearsals resuming January 4th.
AUDITION LOCATIONAuditions are held at the Beddington Heights Community Arts Centre.375 Bermuda Dr NW, Calgary, AB (Follow this link for directions: http://frontrowcentre.ca/frcstudio/).
AUDITION REQUIREMENTSMembers of Equity and ACTRA please note that as FRC produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we will not pay any professional association fees, such as the fees stipulated by Equity’s Amateur Guest Artist policy, under any circumstances whatsoever.
Please prepare a musical piece (No more than 2 minutes long ) which displays your vocal capabilities. 80s rock/pop is welcome. Please bring a backing track or your own accompanist (a piano will be provided). No a-cappella. Actors will be asked to do a cold read during their audition.
Auditions will be on Wednesday, October 16th; Thursday, October 17th; and Friday, October 18th; starting at 7:00 PM as well as Saturday, October 16th starting at 1:00 PM There will be a group choreography audition after every 6 auditions, so please prepare for that after your audition is finished. Make sure to wear clothes that you can dance in.
All roles will be required to dance (some more than others) ROLES AVAILABLE Ren McCormack - teenage boy from ChicagoEthel McCormack - his motherWillard Hewitt - Ren's friend, a country boyReverend Shaw Moore - the minister of BomontVi Moore - his wifeAriel Moore - their teenage daughterRusty - Ariel's best friendUrleen & Wendy Jo - Ariel's friendsChuck Cranston - Ariel's boyfriendLyle & Travis - Chuck's buddiesPrincipal Harry ClarkLulu Warnicker - Ren's auntWes Warnicker - her husbandCoach Roger Dunbar - the high school gym teacherElanor Dunbar - his wifeBetty Blast - Owner of The Burger BlastOthers - A Cop; Jeter; Bickle; Garvin; Cowboy Bob; Townspeople; and High School Students We anticipate a cast of approximately 25-30 people.
Please note: If you have not booked an audition by 2 hours prior to the start of auditions on the day of your audition, please PHONE the direct office line at 587-332-0250.For all other inquiries, please call 403-246-8505 (ext. 3 for auditions) Janos Zeller, Vice President Front Row Centre Players Society Calgary’s Premier Community Musical Theatre Company