YOUTH AUDITIONS
Thank you for your interest in our Academy Youth Production Workshops.
Audition Sign Ups are now OPEN for the…
2024 Summer Youth Productions:
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*There will be 2 casts for this show.
2 Week Production Workshop
Rehearsal Dates: June 10-21, 2024 | A.M Cast - 9am-11:30am
P.M Cast - 12:30pm-3pm
Performance Dates: June 21-23, 2024Workshop Tuition: $250
ABOUT THE SHOW: Adapted from the three-time-Tony-nominated Broadway hit comes A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, the jazzy, upbeat score bubbles with melody. Part vaudeville, part make-believe, and all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad KIDS tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. This whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog, and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. Throughout the year, two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special.
Music by ROBERT REALE
Book and Lyrics by WILLIE REALE
Based on the books by ARNOLD LOBELOriginally presented on Broadway by Bob Boyett, Adrianne Lobel, Michael Gardner, Lawrence Horowitz and Roy Furman
World Premiere at The Children's Theatre Company Minneapolis, Minnesota
***Tickets on sale June 1st
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**Please note the following production dates are different than originally posted
5 Week Production Workshop
Rehearsal Dates: July 1-31, 2024* | 2:30pm-5:30pm
Performance Dates: August 1-4, 2024Workshop Tuition: $350
ABOUT THE SHOW: Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables. With unforgettable roles, Into the Woods JR. showcases a medium-sized ensemble of talented singers and actors. The sophisticated score has been adapted to make it more accessible to young performers.
Book by JAMES LAPINE
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Alpine***Tickets on sale June 1st
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**Please note the following production dates are different than originally posted
5 Week Production Workshop
Rehearsal Dates: July 8-August 7, 2024 | 9am-12:30pm
Performance Dates: August 8-11, 2024Workshop Tuition: $350
ABOUT THE SHOW: Since it first hatched in 1993, Stiles & Drewe's musical, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out that being different is not a bad thing to be.
Book byAnthony Drewe
Music byGeorge Stiles
Lyrics byAnthony Drewe
Based on Hans Christian Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling."***Tickets on sale June 1st
IMPORTANT! Please read before signing up to audition:
To help manage the ever growing quantity of auditions for our summer productions, this year are holding separate auditions for INTO THE WOODS (early April) and HONK JR./A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD KIDS (late April).
Students interested and eligible (ages 10+) for Into the Woods, but also would like to be considered for either of the other productions, should sign up for an individual audition in early April (April 6/7). If not cast in Into the Woods, those students will not need to audition again; they will be invited to the Honk/Frog&Toad callbacks in May once the second round of individual auditions is complete (April 28/29). Casting for Into the Woods will be completed before the second round of auditions; students auditioning April 28/29 will only be considered for Honk/Frog&Toad.
Unfortunately, we are not always able to cast every student who auditions for us. As a general rule, students will likely only be cast in one summer production to afford opportunity to the most students possible. Please review the performance dates/rehearsal times above carefully and only audition for those which you are available for. We wish everyone the best of luck!
Questions? email: eduction@lakecountryplayhousewi.org
SUMMER 2024 AUDITION INFORMATION:
Into the Woods Jr.; Musical
Ages 10+ | Casting: 20+ students
Audition Dates: April 6, 2024 | 9am-12:30pm or April 7, 2024 | 1:30pm-5pm or Video**
Callback Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024 | By invitation only: 9am-12pm
**Unavailable for auditions? Please submit a video audition by April 6 @ 12pm.
A Year With Frog & Toad Kids; Musical
Ages 5-12 | Casting: 15-20 Students | 2 Casts for Frog & Toad- A.M & P.M
Honk Jr.; Musical
Ages 7-18 | Casting: 25-30 Students
Audition Dates: April 28, 2024 | 1pm-4pm or April 29, 2024 | 4pm-7pm or Video**
Callback Dates: Friday, May 3, 2024 | By invitation only (Honk Jr.): 4:30-7:30pm or Saturday, May 4, 2024 | By invitation only (F&T): 12:30-3:30pm
**Unavailable for auditions? Please submit a video audition by April 28 @ 4pm.
Audition Location: First Congregational Church Basement, 111 Church St. Hartland, WI 53029 (Across the street from the Playhouse)
WHAT TO PREPARE FOR THE LIVE AUDITION:
Slate your full Name, Age, name of your character for your chosen monologue/show
A 1-minute monologue from a play or musical (does not need to be memorized, but is preferred). Download a monologue below if you do not already have one, but feel free to use your own.
30-60 seconds of a disney or musical theatre song; sung a capella (with no accompaniment). This year we suggest choosing one of the following:
Into the Woods Audition Resources
Honk Jr. Audition Resources
Suggested song: “Almost there” from The Princess & The Frog
A Year with Frog & Toad KIDs Audition Resources
Suggested song: “The Tigger Song” from Winnie the Pooh
**Please note: for students who would like to be considered for all shows - the SAME song and monologue can be used to be considered for ALL ROLES. Students need only audition once.
HOW TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION:
After you have completed your slate & monologue as described above please answer the following questions in your video:
What do you enjoy about theatre?
What skills are you looking to develop?
Videos must be sent as a youtube link to education@lakecountryplayhousewi.org. Please also sign up on the Audition Signup Genius for a “video audition” slot - so we know to expect your video and have updated contact information.
LET US HELP YOU PREPARE:
SPRING AUDITION WORKSHOP | March 18-22, 2024
Ages 5-10 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ages 10-18 | 6:35pm - 7:35pm
Ace your audition when you attend Spring Audition Workshop in March. Choose from either a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday Thursday 2-Day audition workshop + hone that triple threat by adding the Dance Audition Workshop on Friday March 22nd. Space is limited.
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION:
Students interested in being cast in a production workshop MUST AUDITION, either in-person or by submitting in a video.
Students cast, are placed by the directors in a production based on skill level, age, roles available and availability/conflicts.
Actors must be available for ALL TECH REHEARSALS (the week before performances) AND PERFORMANCES to be cast.
There is NO FEE to audition - Tuition will be assessed upon the acceptance of a role.
Auditions will take place in our Rehearsal Studios: 111 Church St. Hartland, WI 53029, 111 Church St. Hartland, WI 53029 (Across the street from the Playhouse)
Casting is usually complete within 2 weeks of the callback dates listed. Unfortunately, we cannot cast everyone who auditions - we WISH we could! Either way, everyone who auditions will be notified of casting decisions via email as soon as possible.
All Academy classes, workshops and auditions will take place in our Rehearsal Studios: 111 Church St. Hartland, WI 53029.
For questions regarding Performing Arts Academy programming, contact education@lakecountryplayhousewi.org