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Audition PackENGADINE MUSICAL SOCIETY

OCTOBER 22 - 31, 2021 ENGADINE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Production Team Paul Welch – Director Alan Steedman – Musical Director Rebecca Savage – Choreographer

Orientation Wednesday, June 2 @ 7.30pm Our Lady of the Way Hall 191 Princes Highway, Sylvania (entry via Tara St)

Auditions Sunday, June 13 from 12pm Monday, June 14 from 7.30pm Wednesday, June 16 from 7.30pm (callbacks only)Our Lady of the Way Hall 191 Princes Highway, Sylvania

Performance Dates Friday, October 22 @ 8pm Saturday, October 23 @ 2pm and 8pm Sunday, October 24 @ 2pm Wednesday, October 27 @8pm Friday, October 29 @8pm Saturday, October 30 @2pm & 8pm Sunday, October 31 @ 2pm

Bump In Saturday, October16

Tech/Dress Rehearsals Sunday, October 17 Monday, October 18Wednesday, October 20

Bump Out Sunday, October 31

About Rehearsals Rehearsals for Freaky Friday will commence on Monday, June 21 at 7.30pm. Rehearsals will then be held every Monday and Wednesday evening at Our Lady of the Way Sylvania and occasionally at Our Lady of the Sea, Miranda. Cast will also be required to attend Sunday rehearsals.

If you are successful in being cast in Freaky Friday, you should assume that you will be required for all rehearsals, however there will be a rehearsal schedule available. If you are unable to attend rehearsals, you must contact a member of the production team as soon as possible.

All cast MUST be available in all of October School holidays (Friday 17th September – Monday 5th October). If you have plans to go away then please do not audition as it is not fair on people who are available for all rehearsals.

About Freaky Friday An adaptation of the classic 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, Freaky Friday follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. Try as they might, Katherine and Ellie just can’t seem to understand each other: Ellie wants her mom to stop trying to change her, while Katherine wants her daughter to be the best version of herself that she can be. On a fateful Friday, the day before Katherine’s wedding, something magical occurs when mother and daughter swap bodies. Now, both will have to literally spend a day walking in each other’s shoes, learning about each other and the struggles each goes through and forging a new mother-daughter relationship in this hilarious, energetic, and moving musical comedy.

Casting Information and Requirements - Cast will consist of adults and children for both leads and chorus and all parts will be age

appropriate

- Some minor parts may be cast from the ensemble. The Production Team reserves the right to alter the number of ensemble during or after the audition process

- There are many featured roles in Freaky Friday. The Production Team may choose to double parts as necessary.

- Previous experience and looks/appearance may be considered in addition to audition performance when casting

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Character Breakdown

CHARACTER SEX DESCRIPTION Stage AGE

VOCAL MOVEMENT

MUSICAL RANGE

Ellie Blake Female The hero of the story. A rumpled, disorganized "everygirl." She is smart and funny but sees herself as a "What’s-her-name," and easily forgotten, unlike her "perfect" mom. Must also portray Katherine in Ellie's body.

16 AltoStrong belter.

Mover Belting/Rock/PopF3-E5

Katherine Blake

Female A single mother who runs her own catering business. Overprotective and Type A, she believes she can have it all by doing it all: event planning, designing, and catering her own perfect wedding. Must also portray Ellie in Katherine's body.

35+ MezzoStrong Belter

Mover Belting/Rock/Pop G3-G5

Fletcher Blake

Male Katherine's eccentric son and Ellie's younger brother. He is a budding puppeteer who habitually annoys his sister (but secretly looks up to her).

10 Boy Sop/Pop

Mover C3- Bb3

Mike Male Katherine’s fiancé. A warm, reliable, easygoing guy.

35+ Tenor Mover Rock BalladC#3-G4

Adam Male The List master - a paragon of adorable cool. Smooth Style.

15+ Tenor Rapper

Strong Dancer

High rock tenor C3-Bb4

Savannah Female The villain – Sassy, privileged, a winner. Typical mean girl.

15+ Soprano Rapper

Strong Dancer

Belting/Rock/Pop D4-C#5

Torrey Female Katherine's sous chef - a high-strung perfectionist.

20+ Mezzo soprano

Dancer Belting/Rock/Pop

FEATURED STUDENTS

Gretchen Female Ellie’s best friend – cautious, afraid of just about everything

15+ Musically competent

Mover

Hannah Female Ellie's best friend - confident, funny


Mover

Parker Open Ellie’s friend - completely average, best friends with Wells


Mover

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Wells Open Ellie’s friend - dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker


Mover

Laurel Female The accomplice - daft but vicious, accompanies Savannah everywhere


Strong Dancer

ADULTS: Please note the Production Team may choose to cast individuals in multiple roles.

GRANDPA GORDON

Male Katherine’s father - grumpy, stubborn, old-school.


None

GRANDMA HELENE

Female Katherine’s mother - fiercely opinionated, caring.


None

DANIELLEOpen Down the Aisle journalist -

polished, grimly cheerful / Doubles as Dancer


Strong dancer

LOUIS Male Down the

Aisle photographer - seen it all, loves his job.


Mover

DR. EHRIN Male School principal - test-obsessed, overworked


Mover

MR. BLUMEN

Male Biology teacher - a cynical lifer


Mover

PASTOR BRUNO

Male cheerful, loves weddings 40+ Musically competent

Mover

MRS. LUCKENBILL

Female English teacher - empathetic


Mover

SENOR O’BRIEN

Male Spanish teacher - pugnacious


Mover

MS. MEYERS

Female Gym teacher - extremely intense

20+ Mezzo Dancer Gospel singer. BeltAb3-C5

OFFICER SITZ

Open Police officer who never received sensitivity training


Dancer

OFFICER KOWALSKI

Open Police officer who never received sensitivity training


Dancer

MRS. TIMEFemale Antique shop proprietor -

apathetic, does not much like teenagers


Mover

Ensemble Open 10 cast 10+ Musically competent

Dancer

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Audition Process - Everyone MUST SING a song from a musical. See recommendations listed in EMS website

- The Production Team will advise a shortlist in each session who will read.

- In each session, singing will be first, followed by reading

- Movement will be in a group between audition blocks. This will mean you will either audition before you do your dance audition or after you do your dance audition dependent on the time of day. (Please see audition structure below)

SINGING AUDITION - A pianist and MP3 player will be available,

o Please provide sheet music for your song OR

o A backing track on phone or USB stick (no lyrics). You will need to provide a converter if your phone does not have a headphone jack.

- There will be NO microphone provided for the singing or reading auditions.

Audition Schedule – Sunday, June 13

Session Time Audition

Session One (Group A) 12pm – 1pm Singing & Reading Auditions

Session Two (Group A and B) 1pm – 1.30pm Dance Audition

Session Three (Group B) 1.30pm – 2.30pm Singing & Reading Auditions

Session Four (Group C) 2.45pm - 3.45pm Singing & Reading Auditions

Session Five (Group C and D) 3.45pm - 4.15pm Dance Audition

Session Six (Group D) 4.15pm - 5.15pn Singing & Reading Auditions

Session Seven (Group E) 5.30pm - 6.30pm Singing & Reading Auditions

Session Eight (Group E & F) 6.30pm - 7.00pm Dance Audition

Session Nine (Group F) 7.00pm - 8.00pm Singing & Reading Auditions

Audition Schedule – Monday, June 14

Session Time Audition

Session Ten (Group G) 7.30pm - 8.30pm Singing & Reading Auditions

Session Eleven (Group G & H) 8.30pm – 9.00pm Dance Audition

Session Three (Group H) 9.00pm - 10.00pm Singing & Reading Auditions

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- If you are auditioning for a certain role, you are not required to sing a pre-allocated song. A song that tells a story, from any musical, is sufficient. Please see some suggested songs listed at the end of this pack.

- If you are called back, you may be required to sing a song from the show. This will be taught and worked on with Alan at the callbacks on June 16.

- If you are not after any particular role in the production, you are required to sing a song from musical theatre.

- Song time will be capped at 3 minutes; the Production Team may ask you to stop earlier so ensure you showcase your talent in the early part of the piece

- You may be asked to sing scales to confirm your range

MOVEMENT AUDITION Please bring shoes suitable for dancing. If you are auditioning for a featured dancer role, bring jazz shoes or chorus heels. Please no socks.

READING AUDITION Based on your Singing and the information contained on your audition sheet, the Production Team will determine if you are required to do a reading.

If chosen, the Production Team will provide you with a reading from the show and advise you as to who you are reading for.

Readings will be available on the EMS website after orientation. Note, the person you are reading for does not necessarily reflect the role you are being considered for.

Callbacks Callbacks will be held on Wednesday June 16 from 7.30pm. People required for callbacks will be contacted by a member of the casting panel. Please ensure you write your contact details correctly and clearly on your audition form.

Results Results will be posted on the EMS website (engadinemusicalsociety.com.au)

How to book an Audition Auditions will be held at the Our Lady of the Way Sylvania on Sunday, June 13 from 12pm.

Bookings for auditions will open at Orientation on Wednesday, June 2. Bookings can also be made by emailing [email protected], however, preference will be given to people who attend the orientation.

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If you are emailing to book an audition please include: - Auditionee Name - Auditionee Age / DOB - Contact Number - The role(s) you wish to audition for

We will reply with an audition time. Bookings for auditions will close on Friday, June 11. If allocations are filled before this date, further bookings will be placed on a waiting list. If you email and do not get a reply, please resend your email.

On the Day Auditions at EMS are open. This means that you will be required to perform in front of an audience as well as a panel. It also means that your parent/guardian can watch your audition.

Everyone auditioning will be required to complete an audition form. Please list all your skills and attributes. In particular for this show, the production team is looking for Hip Hop Dancers and people who can rap/DJ.

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your audition with your audition form completed and a photo attached. We ask that if you know now that you cannot attend any of the rehearsals please state this on your application. It will not necessarily impact your casting, however, it will ensure the Production Team allocate rehearsals appropriately. If you audition well and we want to include you in the show this enables us to work around your commitments when drawing up the rehearsal schedule.

What if I get in? - Rehearsals are held at Our Lady of the Way Sylvania

- Rehearsals commence on June 21 @ 7.30pm (unless further callbacks are required)

- Rehearsals continue every Monday and Wednesday night from 7.30pm. Sunday rehearsals will also be held during the rehearsal period.

- Everyone involved in the show 18 years or older (including parent helpers) will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check.

- Cast are expected to attend all rehearsals. Should cast not be able to attend rehearsals, they must contact a member of the production team as soon as possible

- All cast and parents are expected to participate in fundraising activities (e.g. selling chocolates, Bunnings BBQ)

- Cast and parents are also expected to assist in promoting the show, scenery building, costumes and other such activities (where appropriate)

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- Performances are from October 22, 2021 until October 31, 2021

- Performances are at The Engadine Community Centre

- Performance times are 8pm on Friday, Saturdays and Wednesday and 2pm Saturdays and Sundays.

Fees - To perform in a production at EMS you are required to become a member of the society

- There is also some show and rehearsal fees which help cover the cost of a rehearsal venue, insurance, costumes and incidental costs.

- All fees are due at the first rehearsal on Monday, June 21. Fees are as follows:

- You will also need to provide your own stage make-up and may be asked to provide certain items of clothing for costumes

- If you do not already own a pair, you may need to purchase chorus shoes or similar

What if I don’t Get in? There are plenty of opportunities to help behind the scenes (including, but not limited to):

- Costumes - Sewing - Set construction and painting - Backstage - Front of house

Please reference this on your audition form or contact Engadine Musical Society directly to advise your interest

How can I find out More Information? - Check out our website: www.engadinemusicalsociety.com.au - Email [email protected]

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Adults Concessions/Students

Membership Fees $30 $15

Show Levy $25 $25

Rehearsal Fees $50 $25

Total $105 $65

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