Please note these segmented audition opportunities:
(1) men interested in auditioning for FOREVER PLAID
(2) men and women auditioning for THE SOUND OF MUSIC
(3) children (under 16) auditioning for THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
You must REGISTER in advance to audition for these shows. Please carefully review the details below on “How to Audition” for instructions.
All summer theatre auditions will be held in the Empie Theatre, Baker Center for the Arts, on the Muhlenberg College campus.
THE2009 SEASON
The Sound of Music: June 10-20.Forever Plaid: July 8-26. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: June 24 - July 25.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE for the 2009 season: Wednesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m.,
and Sunday at 2 p.m. for The Sound of Music & Forever Plaid.
Wednesday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m.
for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
THE AUDITION DETAILS
Those wishing to audition must email Jessica Bien at boxoffice@muhlenberg.edu BEFORE Friday, February 20, 2009 to secure an audition time.
PRELIMINARY VOCAL AUDITIONS:
(1) Sunday, February 22 from 6 pm – 8 pm: Men interested in Forever Plaid.
(You may also be interested in auditioning for The Sound of Music.)
(2) Sunday, February 22 from 8 pm – 11 pm: Women and Men who are ONLY interested in auditioning for the company of The Sound of Music.
(1) Monday, February 23 from 7 pm – 9 pm: Men interested in Forever Plaid.
(You may also be interested in auditioning for The Sound of Music.)
(2)Monday, February 23 from 9 pm – 11 pm:Women and Men who are ONLY interested in auditioning for the company of The Sound of Music.
(3) Tuesday, February 24 from 5 pm – 8 pm:All children for The Sound of Music. Children between the ages of 7 and 15 can submit pictures and resumes to Company Manager, Jessica Bien at boxoffice@muhlenberg.edu or by mail to The Department of Theatre & Dance, Attn. Jessica Bien, Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104.
DANCE CALLBACKS FOR The Sound of Music
Monday, March 16 (time to be determined)
VOCAL CALLBACKS
March 10-12 or March 16-17 (details to be determined)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULES The Sound of Music: Rehearsals begin May 19: Tuesday through Sunday (1 - 5 pm, 7-11 pm) Alexander: Rehearsals begin May 27: Tuesday through Sunday (9 am - 12 pm) Forever Plaid: Rehearsals begin June 16: Tuesday through Sunday (1 - 5 pm, 7-11 pm)
If you receive a callback, you MUST attend the callbacks
in person to be considered for the role.
All performers are paid an honorarium for their participation in Muhlenberg Summer Theatre productions. Salaries typically range from $350-$400 for a first-year participant in a chorus role in a show, with higher salaries available for speaking roles. Please note that figure is a total salary figure, not a weekly figure!
HOW TO PREPARE FOR VOCAL AUDITIONS
If interested in The Sound of Music: For all men - Sing one 32 bar selection from the Broadway repertoire written before 1970. For all women over the age of 16 - Sing one 32 Bar selection from the legitimate Broadway or Classical repertoire (no belting) in English written before 1970. The song should be lyrical in nature and demonstrate the full range of your voice. For all Children - Sing one 32 bar selection from the Broadway repertoire.
You must bring sheet music in the key in which you would like to sing; please, no accompaniment tapes. An accompanist will be provided for the vocal audition; please CLEARLY mark any cuts in your music.
Men interested in Forever Plaid may choose to perform a song from a Broadway show written before 1963, or may choose to sing a solo version of any song found in the Forever Plaid score (copies of all these songs should be available from sheet music retailers). Please prepare no more than 32 bars.
HOW TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION
Those wishing to audition must email Jessica Bien at boxoffice@muhlenberg.edu BEFORE Friday, February 20, 2009 to secure an audition time. In your email please specify which days you are available, whether you would like a dance audition time, and also provide a cell phone number where we can reach you with any questions. We will send you a confirmation email with the date and time of your vocal and dance audition.
If you do not have access to email, you can call the Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance Office at 484-664-3335 during regular office hours (9am – 5 pm) BEFORE Thursday February 19, 2009, to secure an audition time. If you leave a message, be sure to state if you would like a dance audition time and leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day, or where we can leave a message for you with your audition time.
If you live too far away from the Allentown area, or if you are unable to attend the auditions, you may submit a preliminary videotape or DVD audition. The tape or DVD should consist of a comedic monologue not more than two minutes in length, one song (see above), and a 90-second dance solo. Tapes must arrive before the audition date listed above to be eligible for consideration.
2400 Chew St.