Park Players Audition Packet

A musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg

Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg

Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer

SALEM HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

Monday, December 10th 2:30-6:00

Tuesday, December 11th 2:30-6:00

CALLBACKS ONLY

Wednesday, December 12th 2:30-7:00

Final Cast list will be posted Friday, December 14th

Sign up for an audition time on the doors of Salem’s Upper

Auditorium

Please read through the packet carefully. Pay close attention to the cast requirements and

rehearsal schedule. If you have a conflict with the schedule and need to speak with me about it,

you need to let me know in writing at the time of the audition on the sheet provided in this

packet.

Audition Hints:

1. LOOKING FOR STAGE PRESENCE and ENERGY

2. Be Confident

3. Project your voice!

SMILE, RELAX AND HAVE FUN!

THE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE • THERE IS A REQUIRED CAST/PARENT MEETING ON Monday

December 17th from 6:00-6:30 IN THE GLORIA LOGAN AUDITORIUM

AT SALEM HIGH SCHOOL.

• Rehearsals will be Monday through Friday from 2:30-6:00 EVERY WEEK

UNTIL THE OPENING OF THE SHOW, beginning Monday January 7th.

The size of your role and your conflicts will determine how often you will be

called for rehearsals.

• MANDATORY REHEARSALS, WITH NO EXCUSED ABSENCES EVEN

CONSIDERED, ARE THE FOLLOWING:

*TECH SATURDAY--March 9th 9:00am-9:00pm

*DRESS REHEARSALS—March 11, 12, 13, and 14 --2:30-11:00pm

*PERFORMANCES—March 15, 16, 22, and 23

(Call 5:00pm/Curtain 7:00pm/Clean up & leave

approximately 11:00pm)

The Audition Process

1. Sign up on the doors to the upper auditorium for an audition time.

2. You must sing alone for the open audition. You must sing one of the numbers included

in this packet.

3. You will enter the auditorium for auditions in groups of 6, but will sing alone. You

must sing one of the selections included in this packet. You MUST sing with the piano.

4. If you are invited to the callback audition on Wednesday, be ready to sing the music

that is included in this packet. You may also be asked to learn additional music at the

callback and may also be asked to do some cold readings.

5. Fill out the enclosed audition application form completely prior to your audition.

6. List any conflicts on your audition application form. Only

emergency conflicts will be honored after the show is cast. 7. Arrive at the audition at least 10 minutes ahead of your audition time. This will give you

some time to relax, and if the auditions are running ahead of schedule, we can move

along. If you are late for your audition, we may not be able to see you.

8. Sign in with the stage manager outside the lower auditorium doors. Give your

completed application form to the stage manager.

9. When you are called for your audition, take a deep breath, relax, and give it your best!

• There is a $150.00 cast fee if you are cast in this production. The

fee covers the cost of your make-up, show shirt, costume, and other various

expenses. If money is an issue, please do not let that discourage you from

auditioning.

• Female cast members may have to purchase character or jazz shoes. Cost is

between $35-40.

• Talk to me privately if you are cast and money is an issue.

Les Miserables Synopsis

Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical – a true modern classic based on Victor

Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-

winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London

in 1985. Featuring updated orchestrations based on the Tony-nominated 2014 Broadway revival.

In nineteenth century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment, but

finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of

starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by

police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the

Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and

saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.

Women’s Audition Piece #1

Women’s Audition Piece #2

Women’s Audition Piece #3

Men’s Audition Piece #1

Men’s Audition Piece #2

Men’s Audition Piece #3

Park Players Casting Application

Les Miserables Performance Dates: March 15, 16, 22, 23, 2019

Name______________________________________

Address____________________________________

Cell Phone__________________________________

Home Phone________________________________

E-Mail______________________________________

Height_______ Weight_______ Grade_______ School_________

Circle the statement best summarizes your desired involvement with this production? Please be honest.

• I would like to be cast in as many musical numbers as possible. I’ll sing solo, dance, and do whatever I am cast in to the best of my ability. My schedule is open and I am fully committed to this production.

• I would like to be involved moderately. I have some schedule concerns and can only rehearse an average of 2-3 days a week.

• I would like only a small part in the show. I cannot be at rehearsals very often.

Is there a particular part or parts that you are interested in?

Is there any part you would NOT accept?

Why?

Have you had formal voice training and/or been in choir? List any experience.

Can you read music?

Do you know your vocal range?

Have you had formal dance training? How much, what type, and where?

Do you have any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule or performance dates? (Please list below all conflicts and any particular days you would not be able to attend rehearsal).

**BE CAREFUL IN ANSWERING THE INFORMATION ABOVE. You will be responsible for attending all rehearsals unless indicated on this casting sheet and approved at the time of casting.

(See audition packet for expected rehearsal days and times.)

Please list all previous theatre performance experience.

Location: Location:

Show: Show:

Role: Role:

Year: Year:

Location: Location:

Show: Show:

Role: Role:

Year: Year:

Is there anything else I should know about you that may be an asset to this production?

*Attach additional sheets as necessary.