Auditions for "Beauty and the Beast"
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Thank you for your interest in CFTC & Truro's "Beauty and the Beast!" We are excited to see you May 20-23 for auditions. Please read the audition information carefully below.
Beginning May 28, rehearsals will be held on various Monday - Thursday nights between 6pm-10pm and occasional Saturday mornings (all July Saturdays) between 9am-2pm. Belle & Mrs. Potts must be avaliable on Saturday, June 15th for a special "Tea with Mrs. Potts" fundraiser. Rehearsals will be called by scene/character, so not every actor will be called to every rehearsal until a couple of weeks prior to the show. All rehearsals will be held at Truro Anglican Church, 10520 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030. |
Audition Requirements: age 13-Adult
Please prepare a 16 bar cut of a musical theatre song that shows off your range and personality. All auditionees will signup for an hour long slot with a max of 15 participants in which they will complete a singing audition and a dance audition. Please dress in appropriate clothing and shoes for the dance audition.
Audition Requirements: Children age 12 and under
Children age 12 and under have the opportunity to audition for ensemble roles and for the role of "Chip" on Monday, May 20th from 6pm-9pm. Due to our director's schedule, the dance call (audition) will be held from 6pm-7pm, and ALL auditionees are required to attend. Children will then audition with a 16 bar cut of a musical theatre song in time slots from 7pm-9pm.
Notes for All Auditionees:
- please do not sing any songs from "Beauty and the Beast" at the first audition
- If you have a later audition time slot (children), you may leave and then return for your vocal audition.
- the dance call will be taught on site, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.
- Always plan to be at least 20 minutes early to your auditions for registration and paperwork.
- Pianist will be provided, please bring clearly marked sheet music with a piano part or chord chart [not just the vocal line] in a binder or book.
- callback materials will be posted to the website a week prior to auditions
- if timeslots become full, please email fairfaxcitytheatre@gmail.com and we will find a time to see you!
Mandatory dates: Mandatory Cast/Parent Meeting on Tuesday, May 28. July 4 parade (not mandatory), Dress Rehearsals are July 13, 15-18, 24, and performances are July 19-21, 25-27 with strike July 28.
Professionalism
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company and its Artistic staff strive for the highest degree of professionalism throughout the rehearsal and performance process. This includes:
CFTC is committed to keeping costs low to encourage actors to participate in theatre. CFTC charges a $50 fee to each cast member (or family if more than one person is participating in the show), which will cover the cost of the actors' scripts, certain costume pieces and props, and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Training (adults 18+ see below for more information). This fee is due within two weeks of casting and is not refundable if the actor leaves the show. Scholarships are available to cover the cast fees by speaking with a producer or CFTC Board member.
Actors may be asked to help furnish small costume pieces or personal items. CFTC will make every effort to work within an actor's current wardrobe or to provide costume pieces. If an actor is asked to purchase an item, CFTC will try to keep it affordable.
THINGS THAT CAN COST MONEY
Videography: A videographer will make an archival recording of the show. This will be available to order directly from the videographer at about $35 per DVD.
T-shirts: Cast t-shirts will be designed, and will cost $15 per shirt. Orders will be taken early in June.
Make-Up: Cast members needing stage makeup for their character are expected to provide their own makeup for the show. For those who do not own stage makeup, Ben Nye Theatrical Make-Up kits cost about $20 - Actors should not share make-up kits. Small toiletry items like bobby pins, hair ties, hairspray etc., will not necessarily be provided by Costumes.
Volunteer Expectations
It takes a great team to put on a show! Parents of children 18 and under will be expected to participate by volunteering various areas, particularly in child wrangling during rehearsals and shows. Cast members who have family members that could volunteer as ushers, in concession sales and with any tech or backstage work would be appreciated. Volunteer hours do not include strike. Strike is mandatory for all cast members, but cast members under the age of 13 should send a parent in their place to help with strike. Cast members will be given a sheet or online signup with volunteer opportunities at first rehearsal on May 28.
Adults (18+) and Parents - Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Training
Cast members, parents and volunteers associated with the show will be required to take an online Prevention of Sexual Misconduct class. Certifications accepted in lieu of the online training include 1) proof of training through Fairfax County Public Schools 2) proof of certification through the Catholic Diocese of Arlington 3) proof of training through Truro Anglican Church. Refusal to comply with this policy by June 15 will result in you and/or your cast members removal from the cast/crew/volunteer team. For those involved in multiple CFTC productions, this training must be renewed every 2 years.
Callbacks
Callbacks - if not given at the audition - will be posted online Wednesday, May 22 by 12 midnight. Please check the website/facebook to see if you have received a callback, and plan to attend callback auditions on Thursday, May 24. If you do not receive a callback, it does NOT mean you have NOT been cast. Additionally, receiving a callback does not guarantee you a role in the show.
Cast List - Audition Results!
The Cast List will be posted on our website by noon on the SATURDAY after auditions. Check our website (look under the tab “Upcoming Performances”), Facebook, or Twitter!
Please prepare a 16 bar cut of a musical theatre song that shows off your range and personality. All auditionees will signup for an hour long slot with a max of 15 participants in which they will complete a singing audition and a dance audition. Please dress in appropriate clothing and shoes for the dance audition.
Audition Requirements: Children age 12 and under
Children age 12 and under have the opportunity to audition for ensemble roles and for the role of "Chip" on Monday, May 20th from 6pm-9pm. Due to our director's schedule, the dance call (audition) will be held from 6pm-7pm, and ALL auditionees are required to attend. Children will then audition with a 16 bar cut of a musical theatre song in time slots from 7pm-9pm.
Notes for All Auditionees:
- please do not sing any songs from "Beauty and the Beast" at the first audition
- If you have a later audition time slot (children), you may leave and then return for your vocal audition.
- the dance call will be taught on site, you do not need to prepare anything in advance.
- Always plan to be at least 20 minutes early to your auditions for registration and paperwork.
- Pianist will be provided, please bring clearly marked sheet music with a piano part or chord chart [not just the vocal line] in a binder or book.
- callback materials will be posted to the website a week prior to auditions
- if timeslots become full, please email fairfaxcitytheatre@gmail.com and we will find a time to see you!
Mandatory dates: Mandatory Cast/Parent Meeting on Tuesday, May 28. July 4 parade (not mandatory), Dress Rehearsals are July 13, 15-18, 24, and performances are July 19-21, 25-27 with strike July 28.
Professionalism
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company and its Artistic staff strive for the highest degree of professionalism throughout the rehearsal and performance process. This includes:
- The directors beginning and ending rehearsals on time.
- Calling only the actors needed to rehearsal.
- Actors attending rehearsals on time, prepared, and memorized.
- All performers rehearsing on their own time.
- Professional code of conduct between cast members, and with the artistic staff.
CFTC is committed to keeping costs low to encourage actors to participate in theatre. CFTC charges a $50 fee to each cast member (or family if more than one person is participating in the show), which will cover the cost of the actors' scripts, certain costume pieces and props, and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Training (adults 18+ see below for more information). This fee is due within two weeks of casting and is not refundable if the actor leaves the show. Scholarships are available to cover the cast fees by speaking with a producer or CFTC Board member.
Actors may be asked to help furnish small costume pieces or personal items. CFTC will make every effort to work within an actor's current wardrobe or to provide costume pieces. If an actor is asked to purchase an item, CFTC will try to keep it affordable.
THINGS THAT CAN COST MONEY
Videography: A videographer will make an archival recording of the show. This will be available to order directly from the videographer at about $35 per DVD.
T-shirts: Cast t-shirts will be designed, and will cost $15 per shirt. Orders will be taken early in June.
Make-Up: Cast members needing stage makeup for their character are expected to provide their own makeup for the show. For those who do not own stage makeup, Ben Nye Theatrical Make-Up kits cost about $20 - Actors should not share make-up kits. Small toiletry items like bobby pins, hair ties, hairspray etc., will not necessarily be provided by Costumes.
Volunteer Expectations
It takes a great team to put on a show! Parents of children 18 and under will be expected to participate by volunteering various areas, particularly in child wrangling during rehearsals and shows. Cast members who have family members that could volunteer as ushers, in concession sales and with any tech or backstage work would be appreciated. Volunteer hours do not include strike. Strike is mandatory for all cast members, but cast members under the age of 13 should send a parent in their place to help with strike. Cast members will be given a sheet or online signup with volunteer opportunities at first rehearsal on May 28.
Adults (18+) and Parents - Prevention of Sexual Misconduct Training
Cast members, parents and volunteers associated with the show will be required to take an online Prevention of Sexual Misconduct class. Certifications accepted in lieu of the online training include 1) proof of training through Fairfax County Public Schools 2) proof of certification through the Catholic Diocese of Arlington 3) proof of training through Truro Anglican Church. Refusal to comply with this policy by June 15 will result in you and/or your cast members removal from the cast/crew/volunteer team. For those involved in multiple CFTC productions, this training must be renewed every 2 years.
Callbacks
Callbacks - if not given at the audition - will be posted online Wednesday, May 22 by 12 midnight. Please check the website/facebook to see if you have received a callback, and plan to attend callback auditions on Thursday, May 24. If you do not receive a callback, it does NOT mean you have NOT been cast. Additionally, receiving a callback does not guarantee you a role in the show.
Cast List - Audition Results!
The Cast List will be posted on our website by noon on the SATURDAY after auditions. Check our website (look under the tab “Upcoming Performances”), Facebook, or Twitter!
