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DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS: THE MUSICAL AUDITION INSTRUCTIONS

For Students in Grades 6 - 9

Artistic Director - Donnell Adler

Music Director - Joseph Janover

Choreographer - Katie McCombs

Production Manager - Carolyn Curran

Calling performers in Grades 6 - 9 -- serious performers willing to work as part of a team to share their talents, refine their skills, and create a high quality show. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Please consider your commitment to the show prior to your audition, as we obviously can’t promise lead roles to everyone.  Every role, ensemble included, will be exciting and fun, as well as a valuable experience. Each cast member is crucial to the success of the show. Auditions are by appointment only.

AUDITIONS:

Calling performers in Grades 6 - 9 -- serious performers willing to work as part of a team to share their talents, refine their skills, and create a high quality show. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Please consider your commitment to the show prior to your audition, as we obviously can’t promise lead roles to everyone.  Every role, ensemble included, will be exciting and fun, as well as a valuable experience. Each cast member is crucial to the success of the show. Auditions are by appointment only.

Sunday, August 14, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Monday, August 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

TO REGISTER FOR AN AUDITION SLOT, click here. This link takes you to a Google form.

(Please note, registration for Descendants auditions is not via myStages Family Portal.)

CALLBACKS (if called):

Tuesday, August 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

ORIENTATION & READTHRU: Sunday, August 21, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

REHEARSALS: see Commitment Calendar

PERFORMANCES:

Friday, October 14 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 16 @ 2:00 p.m.

(Dark Saturday October 15)

Friday, October 21 @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 22 @ 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 23 @ 2:00 p.m.

COMMITMENT: $375 participation fee to develop your skills in music, movement, acting and more.

Students are expected to attend all rehearsals that are called to.

THE SHOW:

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

BRING:

• A headshot or school picture, which will not be returned
• A resume, if available
• Sheet music (not CD’s) in a binder for your audition song in the the key in which you will sing (sheet music is available in local music stores and online — www.sheetmusicplus.com or www.musicnotes.com for example). An Accompanist will be provided (“a cappella” audition songs will not be accepted).

If you have questions about what to prepare or what to expect at the audition, don’t hesitate to email or call us.

WEAR:

• Appropriate, comfortable clothes and shoes for movement (no flip flops, crocs, etc.) You will be taught a short dance combination to be performed in a group.

PREPARE:

•  16 bars from a musical theater ballad and 16 bars from a musical theater uptempo. Please do not prepare a song from Descendants.
• Either a 60-second monologue (in theme of the show) OR 60-second story you'd like to tell (also in theme of the show).
• How to prepare your accompaniment music for auditions: If copied, hole-punch the music and put in abinder. The music should be on the front and back of each page. If only printed on one side, tape the pagestogether so they are back-to-back or put them back to back in a non-glare sleeve. If music is bound, it shouldlay flat when open.
• You may be asked to read a scene — no preparation needed.
• If you have questions about what to expect at the audition, don’t hesitate to email or call us.

LOCATION:

Auditions, rehearsals and performances are held at:

STAGES

875 E. Main Street, Suite 380

Third Floor, Auditorium Center

Rochester, NY 14605

Parking located behind the building (enter from College Ave). Tell the attendant you are attending a Stages’ audition.

QUESTIONS:

935-7173 (leave a message and your call will be returned) or email Carolyn@MJTStages.com

Hope to see you at the audition!