ALADDIN JR. - Fox Valley Rep Non Equity Auditions

The Fox Valley Rep Performing Arts Academy is searching for the best and brightest young talent in the Fox Valley ages 8-18 to audition for the summer Youth Ensemble musical production of Disney's Aladdin Jr. Auditions will take place at Fox Valley Rep's home on May 4 & 7, 2014- Pheasant Run Resort (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; education telephone
630-364-0550).

Youth Ensemble production ofThe Little Mermaid Jr in 2013. Director: Kyle Donahue.

Director Kyle Donahue of Geneva returns to Fox Valley Repertory after directing the winter youth ensemble production of The Little Mermaid Jr and the professional mainstage summer hit Why Do Fools Fall in Love?, both receiving high acclaims from Fox Valley patrons and critics.

I really enjoy working with the youth ensemble since there is excitement about learning and growing as theatre professionals. I try to keep that in mind as I'm teaching and coaching, and I work to have a similar atmosphere in rehearsals to a professional rehearsal process, says Donahue.

Performers should audition because kids will get the opportunity to take on memorable songs and scenes that jump out of the story, and they will experience what it is like to work with a great creative team at Fox Valley Rep. It's a fun story, and the professional staff create a dynamic and polished production while working to help the budding young performers grow artistically.

Donahue also serves as the Performing Arts Manager at the Fox Valley Park District and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Rockford College. Donahue has directed, choreographed and performed around the world on regional theatre, theme park, and cruise ship stages.

Disney's Aladdin Jr. Audition Information

This is an audition only program. Auditions will be held Sunday, May 4 from 12:00-4:00pm and on Wednesday, May 7 from 4:00-7:00pm. Actors are asked to bring an 8 x 10 photo/headshot attached to a proper actor's resume (if experienced). Please memorize a 1 minute monologue in the style of the show which portrays a character you are most interested in playing. You will also need to prepare and memorize 32 bars of a song from a similar show. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Do not bring CDs or sing a song from the show. Singing a capella is not recommended. Be prepared to dance with proper shoes and clothing. Newcomers are strongly encouraged to enroll in a class prior to auditioning for an advanced program. Please register for an audition at
www.foxvalleyrep.org/education.

About the FVR Performing Arts Academy

The Fox Valley Rep Arts Academy is a non-profit organization. The academy continues to feature some of the Chicago area's most respected teachers, directors, actors and musicians. The academy is proudly sponsored by Delnor Express Care and Kane County Chronicle.

For more information on the Performing Arts Academy or for more audition information, visitwww.foxvalleyrep.org/education, call
630-364-0550, or email education@foxvalleyrep.org. Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort is located at 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL. Additional theater information may be obtained at www.foxvalleyrep.org.