J.T. Lambert’s 2016-2017
Musical Theatre Production
“Singin’ in the Rain Jr.”
Audition Packet
Congratulations! You have taken the first step to becoming involved with J.T. Lambert’s 2017 musical theatre production of “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” The directors have put this audition packet together to inform you and your family about the audition, rehearsal, and performance process. Please go home and read through the ENTIRE packet with your parent or guardian.
J.T. Lambert’s Spring Musical Theatre Production for 2017 is “Singin’ in the Rain Jr.” Our version is a shortened version of the award-winning Broadway show and film. There are opportunities for speaking parts, solos, and ensemble roles. This is a show with dialogue as well as song, so all students auditioning must sing. Dancing may also be requested.
Keep in mind that many students will audition, but the directors can only cast about 30 students in this production. The more prepared and practiced students have better chances to be cast.
Rehearsals will begin in December and will continue until the performances. Rehearsals will be 6pm-8pm two days a week (days determined by availability, but we are rehearsing later this year so you can stay involved in other activities!) and Saturday mornings starting in February. Please list ALL conflicts so we can plan accordingly.
If you plan to be involved in other activities that might conflict with rehearsals or performances (or simply have a busy schedule), please DO NOT audition. We will only cast students that can attend all scheduled rehearsals and be at each performance. In the event that an understudy is assigned to you (meaning there is a possibility you may miss a show), the understudy is guaranteed to perform at least one of the three days, even if you become available.
In order to remain in the cast, you must sustain passing grades in all subjects and positive behavior. Failure to maintain such records will result in removal from the cast. The directors will frequently check to make sure grades and discipline are superior with team teachers.
PERFORMANCES ARE: April 21, 22, and 23
If you have any questions, feel free to email either of the directors:
Mr. Luke Booth at
Ms. Jessica Bickel at
THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK AT AUDITIONS! -Your Directors
Audition Process
1. READ this audition packet with your parent or guardian in its entirety.
2. COMPLETE and TURN IN the audition form/ contract attached to this packet to the main office by November 11.
3. RECEIVE audition materials sent to your homeroom or download off of the JTL Website under “Musical Theatre Production”. Make sure you download the correct “Audition Song”. *If you cannot download the audition song, contact Mr. Booth or Ms. Bickel
4. SIGN UP to be given an audition rehearsal time on the Sign-Up Sheet located on the JTL Musical Theatre Production Notice Board outside the choir room.
5. After the previous steps have been completed, you will BE ASSIGNED an Audition Date, which will be posted on the Notice Board.
6. At your AUDITION you are to sing the Audition Song and possibly read from the script or sing alone. You also may dance, so wear comfy clothing.
**Please bring homework or a book to read during auditions because you will have extra time.
YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED AN AUDITION DATE.
AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AFTER SCHOOL FROM 2:30-4:30 ON:
Wednesday, November 16th
Friday, November 18th
Monday, November 21st
Additional Callbacks will be Tuesday, November 22nd after school (you will be notified).
Audition schedules will be posted the week before auditions.
THE FINAL CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE END OF THE DAY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd.
***All notices will be posted on the JTL Musical Theatre Production Notice Board
across from the choir room as well as our page on the JTL website.
Contract
I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING IF CAST IN THE SHOW:
þ I am expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals unless absent from school or cleared with the directors. This includes providing a written note for an appointment.
þ If I have three or more unexcused absences from rehearsal, I know that I will be removed from the show.
þ I must maintain passing grades in all subjects. If I fail a subject, I will be put on “probation” and will have two weeks to bring my grade up to passing. If I have lines/ solos, an understudy may be cast.
þ If I do not bring my grades up to passing after two weeks of being put on probation I will be removed from the cast permanently.
þ I know that if an understudy is cast, the understudy will be granted performance rights meaning they are guaranteed to perform in at least one performance in front of an audience.
þ I must maintain a good record of discipline and act as a positive role model at all times by modeling good character and behavior to my peers.
þ I understand that detentions and suspensions will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the cast.
þ If I miss a rehearsal due to a detention, it will count as an unexcused absence.
þ I am aware that if a severe discipline problem occurs, the directors will meet with the administrators to determine if the student should be removed from the cast or other justified actions will be taken.
BY SIGNING THIS CONTRACT, I AGREE TO THE TERMS ABOVE.
Student Signature
Parent/ Guardian Signature
Audition form
Name:
Grade: Team: Homeroom (# and teacher):
I AM available to audition on (check all that apply):
¨Wednesday, November 16th
¨Friday, November 18th
¨Monday, November 21st
Part Auditioning For (Check One*): ¨LEAD ¨ENSEMBLE
*I understand that when trying out for a Lead I will have to sing alone, and that even though I auditioned for a Lead I may be cast as Ensemble.
Are you available for callbacks on Tuesday, November 22nd? ¨NO ¨YES
Do you take dance lessons? ¨NO ¨YES (If yes, how many years?) _______
Do you take voice lessons? ¨NO ¨YES (If yes, how many years?) _______
Special talents or skills:
Other activities I am in/ possible conflicts:
I am available for evening rehearsals (6pm-8pm) during the week.
¨YES ¨NO
I am available for Saturday rehearsals from 9am-12pm in February, March and April.
¨YES ¨NO
My parent(s)/ guardian(s) are interested in assisting with our production.
¨YES ¨NO
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE DIRECTORS ARE CASTING THE BEST PERSON FOR THE ROLES IN THE SHOW; THEREFORE I AM WILLING TO ACCEPT ANY PART REGARDLESS OF WHAT PART I AM AUDITIONING FOR.
Student Signature
I UNDERSTAND THAT I NEED TO HAVE MY OWN TRANSPORTATION FOR REHEARSALS, AS WE HAVE EVENING AND SATURDAY REHEARSALS.
Student Signature
Parent/ Guardian Email: Phone:
Parent/ Guardian Signature