AUDITION NOTICE
SUN. AUGUST 25 from 3:00-5:30pm or
MON. AUGUST 26 from 6:00-8:00pm
SLEEPY HOLLOW - A MUSICAL TALE or
THE SECRET GARDEN (non-musical)
ATY Rehearsal Hall – 610 W. Fireweed Ln.
AUDITIONERS ONLY NEED TO COME TO ONE DAY OF AUDITIONS and will be excused when finished. Auditions held in order of appearance. Two shows audition at once!
Shows will perform at the Sydney Laurence Theatre in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts October 18-15, 2013. Please come to auditions prepared to do cold readings from the script and dress to move! Auditioners should prepare a short song to be performed without accompaniment. All auditioners are encouraged to memorize a short monologue/passage from any play to recite from memory (30-60 seconds max). A passage to read aloud will be provided for those without a prepared piece. Auditioners that do not yet read should come prepared to share a memorized poem, nursery rhyme or joke.
Performers will need to miss 2 partial days of school October 22-25 for school-time performances. Rehearsals generally take place 6-8:30pmor 6-9pm Mon-Fri, Tue-Sat, or Sun-Thu. Sat/Sun rehearsals are usually in the afternoon. The Director will determine the rehearsal schedule after auditions. Please come prepared to note any pre-existing plans on the audition form. There is a $100 actor participation fee (a contribution toward show expenses) for all performers 18 and younger that are selected to participate in the production.
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
Sleepy Hollow - A Musical Tale (the new musical)
Director: Kelli Brown; Music Director: Lynette Harple
A SPOOKY, FUN, AND NEW TAKE ON A CLASSIC TALE! The music ranges in style from minuet to jazz and blues to rock and roll. It's fun and engaging - sure to please audiences of all ages.
It's the classic and ultimate scary tale - with a twist. On Halloween night, when three modern-day kids decide to trick or treat at the old abandoned Crane House, they are magically transported right into the middle of the classic tale of Ichabod Crane, Brom Bones, Katie Van Tassel, and - of course - the Headless Horseman. Lots of spooky and hilarious moments in this far-out time travel tale, as the three kids cope with life in 1790, goblins, and how to find their way back home.
The Secret Garden (non-musical)
Director: Maggie Jane Moonin
The literary classic you’ve loved for years is brought to life by the young actors of the Alaska Theatre of Youth. Mary Lennox, known as a difficult child, is sent to live at her uncle’s estate in England after her parents pass away. Misselthwaite Manor turns out to be a gloomy fortress. Her uncle is rarely home, and his young son, Colin, never leaves his room, convinced he’s an incurable invalid. To her surprise, Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has been locked up for years. With the assistance of Dickon, the gardener’s apprentice, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers Dickon’s amazing ability to communicate with animals. The garden seems to have a wonderful, magical effect on all who come into it, allowing Mary to help restore Colin to health and to reunite him with his father. This version also introduces the endearing Sowerby family, who add much laughter and love to this touching story.
Show Descriptions at:
www.alaskatheatreofyouth.org/mainstage
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