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Auditions for What a Knight!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
St. Albert Children’s Theatre Rehearsal Space
#10, 215 Carnegie Drive
(in Campbell park near the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club)
[Google map]
- 8 – 12 years
9 AM – noon
Please prepare a song of your choice - 13 – 19 years
1 – 4 PM
Please prepare a song and monologue of your choice
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Auditions for Willy Wonka |
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Willy Wonka runs November 26 – December 6, 2009
How to Audition
Ages 8 – 12 Years
Please prepare a song.Ages 13 – 19 Years
Please prepare a song (preferably a musical theatre piece) and a monologue.
- Bring either a karaoke-type CD or sheet music to the audition (a pianist will be provided).
- If neither is available, a cappella singing will work as well.
Please do not bring along your Black Eyed Peas CD and "sing along" with it!!- All material should be memorized.
When Auditions are Held
For SACT's winter production
- from June to August
- between 90 and 120 people audition for SACT's winter production
- 35 to 40 people are cast
For SACT's spring production
The largest percentage of people who audition are females aged 11 to 13 years.
- January/February
- between 40 and 80 people will audition for SACT's spring production
- 20 people are cast
Frequently Asked Questions about auditions
- When are the auditions?
Auditions for the winter production are in the latter part of June (usually the Saturday following the last day of school). The spring production auditions are in late January/early February. Audition information is generally available at least four to six months prior to the audition.
- How can I find out about upcoming auditions?
Continue to check this website for updated audition information. We also advertise the auditions inthe Further Ed brochure that is delivered three times a year in the St. Albert Gazette. It is also available for pick-up at any time at the Community and Protective Services Office.
- What are the audition requirements?
- Youths age 8 to 12 years need to prepare a song of their choice.
- Youths age 13 to 19 years and alumni members need to prepare both a song and a monologue.
(NOTE: Alumni members are only available to audition for the winter production)
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Do you have to have previous experience?
Individuals come from a variety of backgrounds — from the "inexperienced" to the "seasoned" performer.
Although previous experience can be an asset, it is not a requirement. -
How should I/my child prepare for an audition?
The audition process is not an easy one — ultimately, it's akin to a job interview. The person auditioning
has approximately 6 minutes to "shine." The best advice that we could possibly give is to be prepared. If you learn your audition pieces the night before the audition, do not expect to be cast. -
How many people will you cast?
Generally we will get anywhere from 90 to 120 people auditioning for the winter production and will cast approximately 35 to 40 people. For the spring production we will have anywhere from 40 to 80 people auditioning for approximately 25 roles. The largest percentages of people auditioning are females aged 11 to 13 years. - What are you looking for in an audition?
We are looking at the quality of your voice (can you sing in tune?) and the interpretation of the song and the monologue. If movement is part of the audition, we will simply look to see how quickly you pick up steps or that you have a sense of rhythm. Depending on the production, there may be a separate audition for dance.
Your attitude during the actual audition can even affect the casting decisions we make (for instance, were you paying attention to others while they were performing).
- If I/my child is cast in a production, what is the time commitment? How often do you rehearse?
The rehearsal schedule can get fairly intense, particularly for the winter production. Rehearsals are generally held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 – 9:30 PM and Sundays from 12 – 8 PM. Everyone is not required for every rehearsal. However, once we are about four weeks from opening, everyone will be required at every rehearsal.
The technical rehearsals for the winter production begin approximately ten days before opening. It is expected that all actors will be available for all technical rehearsals and performances.
- Where do you rehearse and perform?
Rehearsal space:
#10, 215 Carnegie Drive
St. Albert, Alberta
(in Campbell park near the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club)
[Google map]
Winter production:
Arden Theatre
5 St. Anne Street
St. Albert, Alberta
[Google map]
Spring production:
International Children's Festival
Although locations for this production can change, we have performed in the Standard General tent for the past few years.
- Is there a fee to participate in productions and summer programs?
There is a $125 participant fee for the productions. This money is paid directly to the Friends of the St. Albert's Children’s Theatre and goes towards the costs for our rehearsal space. There are fees for our summer programs.
- What advice do you have for me/my child if I don't make it past the audition?
The best advice that we can give is not to give up. Sometimes people have to audition three or more times before they get cast. Please feel free to contact us afterwards. We generally take very thorough audition notes and would be happy to provide you with more specific feedback regarding your audition.
- Are there opportunities to become involved in a production if I don't want to be onstage?
There are several volunteer opportunities within our organization for youths aged 13 and over. In the past, volunteers have helped with everything from sewing costumes, set painting, ushering or working backstage during the performances. Contact Janice Flower to find out more about these opportunities.
- Where can I buy tickets for the productions?
- Arden Theatre Box Office (780.459.1542)
- Any Ticketmaster* outlet
- Online* at Ticketmaster
*Agency fees in effect
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