Friday, November 6, 2015

Audition Notice: Dreams of Broadway

AUDITION CALL
_Singers and Musical Theatre Enthusiasts – Aged 7+_

Imagine Performing Arts is pleased to announce its inaugural production – _DREAMS OF BROADWAY_ – a musical revue that will take the stage in April 2016. _Dreams of Broadway_ is a journey through the world of musical theatre - from the shows that started it all, to the Broadway hits of today and tomorrow! The show will run from April 15-17, 2016 in the Wright Theatre at Mount Royal University.

We are looking for SINGERS OF ALL AGES (7 THRU ADULT) who have a passion for musical theatre! Auditions for _Dreams of Broadway_ will be held at Music and Play in west Calgary on four days – NOVEMBER 28 AND 29 AND DECEMBER 5 AND 6 from 3:00 – 6:00pm each day with a short mandatory dance call following at 6:15 each day.

Those auditioning should COME PREPARED TO SING ONE SONG (an accompanist will be provided) and there will also be a short mandatory movement/dance call at the end of auditions each day. Along with the songs, there is also the opportunity to participate in narration roles in the show - these roles will be assigned once the main cast is set.
There is a small participant fee ($150) for all performers in the show to assist with the costs of the production.

Dreams of Broadway is directed by veteran director Darryl Lindenbach with musical direction by Evan Cribb, vocal direction by Michael Eady, choreography by Ashley Soles and stage management by Renée-Claude Gratton.

To sign-up for an audition time, please visit www.musicandplay [1] and navigate to the _IMAGINE PAGE_ (under our _PERFORMANCE DIVISION)_ where you will find a link to sign-up for your audition time as well as a full list of show and program FAQ’s. If you have any other questions regarding the show or the auditions, please contact us at dreamsofbroadway@musicandplay.ca.

About Imagine Performing Arts: Music and Play is pleased to introduce a new performance program - _IMAGINE PERFORMING ARTS_. Through the production of community-based musical and dramatic shows, _Imagine PA_ will support the development of the next generation of theatre artists by offering opportunities for youth and adults alike.

About Music and Play: Locally owned and owner-managed, Music and Play offers classes for all ages – in all areas of the performing arts
including: Group and Private Music Lessons, Musical Theatre, ShowChoir and Theatre classes and Dance classes for all ages. The Company also has two performance stream programs – where students (of all ages) may focus on putting their skills to practice…on the stage. Music and Play our students to go beyond the notes, the words and the steps and into the world of creativity and the arts!

PRODUCTION PERSONNEL NEEDED

Imagine Performing Arts is pleased to announce its inaugural production – _DREAMS OF BROADWAY_ – a musical revue that will take the stage in April 2016. _Dreams of Broadway_ is a journey through the world of musical theatre - from the shows that started it all, to the Broadway hits of today and tomorrow! The show will run from April 15-17, 2016 in the Wright Theatre at Mount Royal University.

We are still looking for some great people to fill the following roles for our upcoming inaugural April 2016 production:

* LIGHTING DESIGNER

* TD: also ideally sound-op/designer for the show

* ASM: will be in rehearsals and backstage for show

* ASM/ATD: minimal time in rehearsals; some advance build work; backstage for show

* COSTUME / HAIR / MAKE-UP: minimal design work, largely focused on show execution

* PRODUCER: works with the Artistic Producer to realize the admin aspects of the show

If you have a passion for musical theatre and would like to be part of our inaugural production we want to hear from you! Compensation for each position will be given in the form of honourarium. If you are interested, please contact: Darryl Lindenbach (Artistic Producer) at _imaginepa@musicandplay.ca_ or 587-894-4831. Deadline for submissions of interest is November 27, 2015.

About Imagine Performing Arts: Music and Play is pleased to introduce a new performance program - _IMAGINE PERFORMING ARTS_. Through the production of community-based musical and dramatic shows, _Imagine PA_ will support the development of the next generation of theatre artists by offering opportunities for youth and adults alike.

About Music and Play: Locally owned and owner-managed, Music and Play offers classes for all ages – in all areas of the performing arts
including: Group and Private Music Lessons, Musical Theatre, ShowChoir and Theatre classes and Dance classes for all ages. The Company also has two performance stream programs – where students (of all ages) may focus on putting their skills to practice…on the stage. Music and Play our students to go beyond the notes, the words and the steps and into the world of creativity and the arts!

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Darryl Lindenbach
Imagine Performing Arts
c: 587.894.4831