To book an audition please complete the online form below. You will receive a confirmation and time by email.
CONCERT DATES:
April 28-May 1, 2010. Performance Works, Granville Island.
REHEARSALS:
Generally one week (30 hours) starting one week before the opening night. Wednesday April 21-28. More details TBA.
CASTING INFORMATION:
TEN women of various ages to play women characters ranging from 20 to 70. The age of the actor is not an issue as long as they can play / act the age of the character they play. Some of most of these women may need to play double characters, acting as their younger selves. The only Characters that cannot double parts are SALLY DURANT PLUMMER and PHYLLIS ROGERS STONE.
Up to TEN women ages 20 to 40 to be dance and chorus of show girls. All or some of these women may be playing the younger versions of the above characters. You need to move and have rhythm..
FOUR men to play ages between 40 and 60. Two of these men may need to play their younger selves as well.
TWO men ages 20 to 30 to play YOUNG BUDDY, YOUNG BEN, as well as be male chorus. You need to move and have rhythm..
FIVE men age 20 and up to be chorus boys/showmen. You need to move and have rhythm. These five will also double as other minor speaking roles.
PLEASE PREPARE:
ONE SONG composed by Stephen Sondheim (it is also always a good idea to bring a contrasting song "just in case" which does not have to be Sondheim).
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE (max 2 minutes). If you do not have one we will have you do a cold read.
Please Note:
Due to the very short rehearsal process (approx 40 hours), missing any rehearsals is non-negotiable. If you are unable to commit to the entire rehearsal/performance schedule please do not audition.
Callbacks take place within a couple days of the auditions, again downtown Vancouver. All those being called back must first audition.
Bring a photo (headshot or snapshot) and a resume or detailed bio outlining past music experience and/or training.
Please have your music three-hole punched and in a binder for the accompanist provided. If using bound music books please have music clearly marked.
APPLAUSE! welcomes anyone to audition but aims to find people who read music, or learn music quickly (we rehearse an entire show in one week). Special importance is also placed on casting – then showcasing new talent who have had formal training in theatre or music looking to further their pursuits in the performing arts.
In order to constantly be working with new people it is a general guideline to not cast those who have performed in a leading role in the last two concerts in another leading role. HOWEVER, based on who comes out, we will cast the best person for the roles. Please do not let this be a deterrent to coming to audition.
As an amateur society we do not pay our performers unless they are members of Canadian Actors Equity or ACTRA/UBCP (under special arrangement and permission)
If cast you are required to make a $20 donation to the Society which is eligible for a charitable tax receipt.
