Auditions

AUDITIONS FOR YES COMPANY'S 21ST ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION OF

WILL BE HELD LATE MARCH thru APRIL 2012.

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YES Company Audition Process

	Initial Audition	What will I do at the Audition?
	Callbacks	Why do I need to audition again?
	Casting Considerations	What is the Director looking for?
	Notification	How do I know if I'm cast?

Initial Audition
What will I do at the Audition?

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To be considered for the cast, be prepared to:

Apply - Completing an audition application.
EXAMPLE - CAST Application
Dance - Do simple movement in a small group. Different levels of movement audition are taught. Dancing roles may require further demonstration.
Sing – Demonstrate vocal range and quality in a one-on-one setting with a music director, or, learn a portion of music to be sung in pairs on the stage.
Speak – Answer director’s questions regarding commitment and prior experience with a full, articulate voice.

To be considered for stage crew, be prepared to:

Apply - Completing an audition application.
EXAMPLE - CREW Application
Speak – Meet director and answer questions regarding commitment and crew interests.

Please note:

All audition materials are provided.
Please wear clothing and shoes that are suitable for movement, but allow for your confidence and style to shine through.
Bring water and/or snack as auditions can take varying lengths of time.
Auditions last as long as it takes to see all that show to apply. Please plan to stay anywhere between 1.5 to 3 hours.

Callbacks
Why do I need to audition again?

A second audition, or Callback, is administered to cast principal roles, featured dancers, and clarify ensemble casting.
Being called back does not ensure being cast.
Many students are cast who are not called back.
Overall, the callback will incorporate the same movement and music learned at the first audition.
Yet, look forward to learning additional movement, music, and speaking parts that may be presented solo or in small groups.
All audition materials are provided.
Please wear clothing and shoes that are suitable for movement, but allow for your confidence and style to shine through.
Callbacks are closed to parents/guardians/visitors. This is to lighten the stress for those auditioning.

Casting Considerations
What is the Director looking for?

Schedule conflicts, i.e., school, extra curricular activities, simultaneous casting in other productions
Ability to adapt to the audition process and others
Attitude, confidence, comfort and enthusiasm expressed during the audition.
Balanced diversity of entire cast, i.e., age, grade, school, level of talent, etc.
Level of commitment
Transportation
Please note: Students involved in concurrent production(s) will be unable to participate.

Notification
How do I know if I'm cast?

Callback audition requests are made by email or telephone.
Final casting decisions (Accepted, Declined, Alternate) are sent by post mail.
On occasion, casting decisions (Accepted only) will be made by email or phone call.
If accepted in a YES program, the participant and parent(s)/guardian(s) will be required to attend an introductory meeting and sign a Contract of Commitment.