e-Stage ALERT!!! OLIVER AUDITION DETAILS!
jea...@comcast.net
Dear Friends of DLO,
My hope is to get an actual DLO e-Stage edition to you over the weekend, but to give everyone who wants to audition for Oliver extra time to prepare for auditions, I opted for an Alert!
Below you will find information. There will be separate audition times for children ages 7-14 and for ages 16-and-up. Because we want to see and hear the children in a group situation with each other, it is important that those in the 7-14 range make every attempt to be at that specific audition (date/time below). If it is impossible to make that audition, please send an email to me (Jeanne Dunn at jea...@comcast.net), and we'll work something out for one of the evening audition times. We will also be auditioning 7-14 year old contenders for Oliver, the Artful Dodger and other named youthful roles on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 19, with the possibility of callbacks to work with the adults during evening auditions.
Also, to make it easier for FAMILY GROUPS who are auditioning together, family groups with adults who are only interested in chorus roles should plan to attend with their kids during the Sunday, Aug. 19, afternoon auditions. (Again, if this is not possible, email me. We will work with you!) Adults who want to be considered for non-chorus roles should plan to attend the evening auditions on Sunday or Monday.
Several major roles require auditioning with specific songs from the show. Those are listed below. I have looked up video/sound clips on YouTube and provided links below to help you prepare. I have also attached this information, as well as the audition form to make it easier for you to print that out and complete it in advance, which is helpful.
We are VERY excited about this show! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact producer Allison Willard (email below) or myself (I'm assisting with the production. I type well. I make good Google groups. That kinda' stuff!).
Hope to see lots and lots of you at auditions!
Jeanne Dunn
Danville Light Opera Board of Directors
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DANVILLE LIGHT OPERA PRESENTS
OLIVER!
Our Very Complete, Detailed Audition Information
When possible, please print off and complete the audition form prior to coming to auditions. It can be found at our website: www.danvillelightopera.com. We will have blank forms available for those who are unable to complete them in advance.
CHILDREN ages 7-14 and FAMILY GROUPS – AUDITION INFORMATION
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Family Groups in which adults are interested in chorus roles only. Adults interested in other roles should plan to attend the adult auditions as listed below.
· All children and adults will learn part of a song from the show, sing it as a group, and then sing it as a solo if requested by the director and music director.
· Children auditioning for the role of Oliver should learn “Where is Love” prior to the audition date, and will sing part of the song as a solo.
Clip from the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjJDekSculo,
Instrumental with lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxiP2Nd9WDA
· Children auditioning for the role of the Artful Dodger should learn “Consider Yourself” prior to the audition date, and will sing part of the song as a solo.
Song from movie with lyrics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPlUwiW8Ddc
· DRESS COMFORTABLY AND WEAR SHOES THAT COVER THE ENTIRE FOOT (no sandals or flip flops), as there will be a dance component to this audition. There may also be reading from the script.
TEENS AGE 15 and up/ADULTS
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m. AND Monday, August 20, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
The following roles require learning specific songs from the show, so those who want to audition for these roles should prepare accordingly.
Oliver: Where Is Love (links above)
Artful Dodger: Consider Yourself (link above)
Nancy: As Long As He Needs Me
Movie Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzz-RmLM8Ic
Instrumental: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rMBoWVLV8w
Bill Sykes: My Name
London cast audio clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tcVe2tw_LM
Fagin: Be Back Soon
Movie Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siWscozkRr0
Instrumental: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC18IIXmypY
Oliver Audition Information – Page 2
CONTINUED FROM PERVIOUS PAGE: TEENS AGE 15 and up/ADULTS
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 6:30 p.m. AND Monday, August 20, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
· Those auditioning for other roles may either choose a song from the show or prepare 16-32 bars from a song of their choice, and bring sheet music for the accompanist. There is no preference either way. The music director may test your voice for range.
· There may be reading from the script. Dress comfortably and wear shoes that cover your entire foot (no flip flops or sandals) as there will be a dance component to these auditions. Not all adult roles are dancing roles, but everyone should be prepared to participate in the dance component of auditions.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Unlike our youth musical, we may not be able to cast all children who audition. We are looking for approximately 20 children. We do want to see all the 7-14 year-olds in a group, so it is best to come on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. If it is impossible for a 7-14 year old to attend the auditions on Sunday afternoon, please email jea...@comcast.net, so we can plan accordingly.
2. Rehearsals are currently slated for Monday and Thursday evenings, Sundays 2-5 and/or 6-9. There will also be some Saturday afternoon choreography rehearsals. It is important that you are able to commit to this schedule with as few conflicts as possible (if any). Please bring with you to auditions a list of all conflicts from August 19 through October 21 if you do not list them on an audition form in advance.
3. Please read the notes on the audition form regarding membership/participation fees, and security deposits for scripts/music.
4. We need people for our production team and crew. If you, or someone you know, is interested in helping with lights, sound, costumes, make-up, set building/painting, stage managing, props, or might be interested in being a part of the orchestra, please contact Allison or Jeanne (see below).
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Please email Allison Willard, Producer, at allyw...@yahoo.com
or Jeanne Dunn, Production Assistant, jea...@comcast.net
jea...@comcast.net
And here are the attachments I forgot. I'm chronic with that... sorry!!!
Jeanne
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