Calling all students grades 4-12 who are interested in being in the spring musical: Mary Poppins!
Auditions are January 7, 8, 9, and 12 — see specifics below — after school. Links to audition packets follow, and they must be signed and filled out by both you and your parent/guardian.
This year, elementary students have the opportunity to audition for a main role: Jane and Michael Banks (keep in mind that junior high and senior high students also have the chance to audition for these two roles; casting decisions are based on auditions and how other roles are cast). Students who are interested should talk to their parents and discuss the responsibilities involved with a main role, including time commitment, memorizing lines, learning blocking and choreography, and more. Be sure that you are willing to take on this type of commitment before auditioning for one of these roles. See the Elementary Audition Packet for more details.
Audition Schedule
January 7
- 3:15-4pm: Elementary Jane and Michael Banks auditions; students must prepare a song (not from the show) and a one-minute monologue for the audition; students sign up for a 5-minute audition slot (the signup sheet is outside the elementary music room)
January 8
- 3:15-5pm: Jr/Sr High ensemble; all students grades 7-12 who want to participate must attend, even if they are auditioning for a main role; the audition includes learning a short dance to be performed in a small group and singing in small groups
- Starting at 5:30pm: Jr/Sr High main and supporting roles; students must sign up for a 5-minute audition slot (the signup sheet is outside Mrs. Payne’s room) and prepare a 1-minute monologue and a song for the audition
January 9 from 3:15-6pm: Callbacks
- Students who auditioned for a main or supporting role will receive an invitation to callbacks if they are being considered for one or more roles (callbacks are by invitation only)
- Callbacks involve reading or singing with other students to see how different groupings fit together and interact with each other to find the best person for each role; an invitation to callbacks does not guarantee a role
Sunday, January 11
- Main and supporting role casting will be announced as will jr/sr high ensemble casting
- All jr/sr high students who auditioned will receive the cast list as will parents of elementary students who auditioned for a Jane or Michael Banks
Monday, January 12
- 3:15-5pm: Elementary ensemble auditions; students will learn a short dance which they will perform in small groups for the audition. Those who audition will also work with Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Nikkel for acting and singing.
