Audition Sign-Up Instructions and Criteria & Guides and Rehearsal Info

Auditions are now open for The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical. To stay up-to-date please join our mailing list by emailing clearviewcommunitytheatre@gmail.com and ask to be put on our list!

You MUST reserve an audition time – please click this link to make a reservation:

If all the spots have been taken and you would like to audition, please email clearviewcommunitytheatre@gmail.com and ask to be put on a waitlist. We may open up additional time slots if there is interest.

Audition Dates:

Thursday evenings 7:00 – 9:00 pm (June 4 & 11)
Friday evenings 7:00-9:00 pm (June 5 & 12 )
Saturday afternoons 12:00–5:00 pm (June 6 & 13)

Who Can Audition?

• any interested actors ages 10 (born in 2016 or earlier) and up, including adults

Where Do You Audition?

• Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott St., Stayner

Please come prepared to your audition with the following:

1) A monologue, approximately 1 minute in length

2) A song showing your vocal range. Songs must be karaoke versions or piano accompaniment. No leading voices are allowed on the recordings. We need to hear your voice. Do not sing acappella. We do not supply an accompanist.

Please send your backing track via email to clearviewcommunitytheatre@gmail.com with the Audition person’s name in the subject line. Send one email per person auditioning.

3) Be prepared to fill in an application. Add any theatrical, singing, dance and musical experience and have a photo taken.

Please arrive to your audition at least 20 minutes prior to your reserved time to fill out audition forms etc..

The following criteria will be used to judge your audition:

Singing:

Clarity (can your words be understood),
Volume (can you be heard throughout the room),
Pitch (are your notes accurately sung),
Expression (is there an indication of feeling, spirit or character),
Stage presence (are you comfortable singing in front of someone else).

Speaking:

Clarity (can your words be understood),
Volume (can you be heard throughout the room),
Expression (is there an indication of feeling, spirit or character),
Stage presence (are you comfortable speaking in front of someone else).

The following are provided as guides to those requiring additional assistance in planning for an audition.

The Musical Audition

Choosing your song:

You should choose a song that is in your voice range.
Do not mimic the voicing of another performer. The director wants to hear your voice! Choose Disney or songs from Musicals.
Memorize the song so you can ‘act’ it out. You may use a few props if it helps tell the story in your song.

Performing the song:

You need to show the power and beauty of your voice,
Use your voice to bring your character to life,
Be sure the character is one you enjoy playing.

The Monologue

Performing the monologue:

Your purpose is to show you have the skills and tools to practice the craft of acting,
Use the character to show you can act,
Your character should be the kind of role you enjoy doing,
You may use a few props if it helps tell the story.

Production Crew

• People interested in being part of the production crew (stage crew, set design & painting, lighting, sound, costumes, make-up, front of house) should come to the audition site and register. You do not need to reserve a time, simply show up and fill out a form. We will hold a Production Crew meeting late July or early in August to establish timelines and areas of responsibility.

Only successful applicants will be notified of their invitation to join the cast and crew.

Rehearsal Information

Rehearsals are at the Church of the Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Stayner unless stated otherwise.

Vocal Rehearsals in Stayner, as prescribed by your role.

Vocal rehearsals Sundays, Mondays & Wednesdays in August (Sundays 2-5 pm; Mondays 7-9 pm; Wednesdays 7-9 pm)

Blocking Rehearsals in Stayner: as prescribed by your role

September and October-(Sundays 2-5 pm; Mondays 7-9 pm; Wednesdays 7-9 pm) (plus selected Saturdays 1-5 pm)

G.N.E. Rehearsals:

All: We move our rehearsals to the GNE beginning of October. (Dates and times to be announced)

G.N.E. Shows: October 23-31

Friday 23rd	7:30 pm
Saturday 24th	2:00 pm
Sunday 25th	2:00 pm
Wednesday 28th Thursday 29th Friday 30th	10:30 am 7:30 pm 7:30 pm
Saturday 31st	2:00 pm

Basic Requirements:

Purchase a membership ($50/person or $120/family) valid July 1st to June 30th,
Production cost of $50 which covers the cost of photo copying, a cast T-shirt and hall rental
Supply plain black stage shoes, (low or no heel Mary Jane style for females; no logos or stripes for male or female)
Most costumes parts will be supplied but you may be asked to supply small parts.