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present
Wednesday 4th – Saturday 7th May 2022
at The Camberley Theatre, Knoll Road, GU15 3SY
AUDITION INFORMATION PACK
Director / Choreographer: Polly King
Musical Director : Jake Hellier
FULL DETAILS OF THE PRODUCTION AND AUDITIONS ARE ENCLOSED
If you’d like to be a part of this powerful, uplifting and raucously entertaining production
please read on.
7 steps to being in the production.
1. Please read everything carefully
2. Decide which role(s) you’d like to play
3. Fill in the Audition Form
4. Email the form to Polly at badgirlsCAMUS@gmail.com
5. Receive your audition time
6. Attend the audition
7. Wait for the results!
KEY DATES
Director’s Intro th
Wednesday 29 September 2021
night
Audition Prep Monday 18th October 2021 / Wednesday 20th October 2021
Auditions Sunday 24th October 2021 starting at 10am/11am
We will hold alt auditions and recalls on Wednesday 27th October
from 7.30pm but these will be arranged on an individual basis.
Rehearsals Initial Read-Through: Wednesday 1st December at 7.30pm
Starting Monday 3rd January – every Monday / Wednesday from
7.45pm (for the adults)
Starting Sunday 6th March – every Sunday from 2 – 5pm
There will be a break for Easter between 11th – 24th April
In the theatre Sunday 1st May – Get in from 9am (crew) / Band Call at 11am (cast)
Monday 2nd May – Technical Rehearsal from 6pm (full cast and crew)
Tuesday 3rd May – Dress Rehearsal from 6pm (full cast and crew)
Performances Wednesday 4th – Saturday 7th May – Performance call time 6.30pm
(There will be no matinee performance)
CAMUS Musical Society, based in Camberley, are delighted to be staging BAD GIRLS - a hard-
hitting show from 2007, based on the popular ITV1 prison drama series of the same name.
This version of the story, written by Maureen Chadwick and Ann McManus with music and
lyrics by Kath Gotts opened at the Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds in June 2006 and
transferred to the West End’s Garrick Theatre on 16th August 2007.
Set in the fictional HMP Larkhall, the new idealistic Wing Governor Helen Stewart battles
with the entrenched old guard of Officer Jim Fenner and his sidekick, Sylvia Hollamby.
Fenner reigns over his corrupt domain and asserts his control over the female prisoners,
encouraging sexual favours in return for preferential treatment. Tensions run high when a
tragic death on the wing leads to an angry protest from the inmates (including top dog Shell
Dockley and her runner Denny Blood, old-timer Noreen Biggs, the two Julies and King-of-
gangland’s Missus, Yvonne Atkins). It’s clear that Helen stands to lose her job over Fenner’s
misdeeds, and the race is on for the women to nail him once and for all.
This production is not suitable for children under the age of 12. Includes mature and adult
themes which some may find upsetting.
Performed at The Camberley Theatre from the 4th – 7th May 2022. Tickets will be available
from the theatre box office on 01276 707 600
If you have any queries please contact
badgirlsCAMUS@gmail.comCHARACTER LIST
PRINCIPAL INMATE ROLES A bible-bashing Christian, she believes the prison
regime is too soft. Self-righteous and blind to her
[all rounders – singing, dancing and strong
own self-contradictions. Kind-hearted and caring she
acting skills]
stands up for what’s right.
NIKKI WADE: (Alto) JULIE SAUNDERS: (Mezzo-Soprano)
Sentence: Life – for killing a policeman who was Sentence: 2 years for soliciting and theft
attempting to rape her girlfriend. Age: 35 – 45
Age: 25 – 35 Vocal Range: F3 – C#5
Vocal range: E3 - D#5 A sisterly double act with Julie J. Both have a heart of
Looked up to by other inmates, she’s intelligent and gold and are there for each other, surviving their life
street-wise with a strong sense of natural justice. in prison as they try to make ends meet for their
children.
SHELL DOCKLEY: (Alto) Julie S has a son, David.
Sentence: Life – for the kidnap, torture and murder
of the ‘slapper who stole her man’ JULIE JOHNSTON: (Alto)
Age: 25 – 35 Sentence: 2 years for soliciting and theft
Vcal range: F3 – D5 Age: 35 – 45
‘Evil personified’. Cunning, slutty and ruthless, she Vocal Range: F3 – C#5
considers herself Jim Fenner’s right-hand woman and A sisterly double act with Julie S. The ‘two Julies’ look
trades on special privileges for ‘services rendered’. after the Prison kitchens and cleaning facilities.
DENNY BLOOD: (Mezzo-Soprano) YVONNE ATKINS: (Alto)
Sentence: 7 years for arson Sentence: 4 years for conspiracy to commit murder
Age: 18 – 25 Age: 40 – 50
Vocal Range: A3 – Eb5 Vocal Range: E3 – B5
Desperate for love and attention, she is easy to Tough as nails – intimidating, ruthless and glamorous.
manipulate. Willing to do Shell’s bidding without Top Dog of G-Wing, the mobster’s misuse is brassy,
question! sassy and resourceful whilst being warm and
generous and a force for good against the bullies –
RACHEL HICKS: (Soprano – Alto) officers and inmates alike.
Sentence: 30 months for possession with intent to
supply NOREEN BIGGS: (Soprano – Alto)
Age: 25 – 35 Sentence: 3 months for shoplifting
Scared, isolated, naïve and distraught about leaving Age: 60 - 75
her baby. She’s got ‘victim’ written all over her and is Old-timer Noreen can’t resist the thrill of a few treats.
easy prey for the prison bully. She loves a ‘bit of bother’ and is always ready to stoke
a fight from the side-lines.
CRYSTAL GORDON: (Alto)
Sentence: 12 months for shoplifting Additional Inmates:
Age: 25 – 35 There is no specified number of females who can take
Vocal Range: G3 – F5 on roles of inmates within Larkhall Women’s Prison
including small speaking roles, Kat, Spike and Natalie.PRINCIPAL OFFICER ROLES [all rounders – singing, dancing and strong acting skills] HELEN STEWART: (Alto) Age: 25 – 40 Vocal Range: G3 – D5 A graduate ‘fast-tracker’ held in contempt by Fenner and Hollamby who has recently been promoted to Wing Governor. Idealistic and genuinely concerned for the welfare of the inmates. THE NUMBER ONE: (spoken only) Age: 50 – 65 The Governing Governor. Ambitions with his sights set on promotion to Area Management. He’ll do anything to keep his reputation unsullied. SYLVIA ‘BODYBAG’ HOLLAMBY: (Alto) Age: 50 – 60 Age Range: A3 – B4 Blind to the full extent of Jim’s misdemeanours with the prisoners, she admires Fenner immensely. A controlling JIM FENNER: (Baritone) Age: 40 – 55 Vocal Range: A2 – F4 A smooth-talking controller of the keys. He justifies his ‘pastoral’ role with prisoners as he’s got what they need and he’s happy to give it to them. JUSTIN MATTISON: (Baritone) Age: 20 – 30 Vocal Range: C3 – C#4 A new junior officer, fresh faced and young who wants to do ‘good’ in the prison. Additional Prison Guards: There is no specified number of prison officers and prison workers within Larkhall Women’s Prison including a non- speaking male nurse role. If you would like to audition for a particular smaller role (character roles), please read the lines / song for any of the characters you feel suited to.
DIRECTOR’S INTRO NIGHT: Wednesday 29th September 2021
The Director’s Intro night will take place at South Camberley School, at 7.30pm. If you don’t know
anything about the show, then this is your opportunity to come along and meet the team, find out about
the show and consider whether you’d like to join CAMUS for this production of Bad Girls the musical. If
you already know the show, then this is your opportunity to hear more from the Director and Musical
Director about their ‘vision’ for the show, plans for the production as a whole and to ask any questions you
might have about the auditions, characters or rehearsals. It’s also a nice social occasion where we can all
get together – let’s hope this year we won’t have to social distance from each other or maybe we’ll work
this in to the whole ‘experience’ and put you all in individual cells!
PRE-AUDITION EVENINGS: Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th October 2021
These prep evenings are not compulsory and you do not need to prepare anything! We will be going
through the audition songs as they may be unfamiliar to you as well as talking about characterisation ready
for the auditions. We will not be doing any movement or dancing so there is no need to bring along dance
shoes, but if anyone knows Polly then you’ll know that if there’s a choreographic opportunity, then there’ll
be dancing! This is an opportunity to ask more questions and feel really comfortable / familiar with the
audition pieces before the auditions themselves.
AUDITIONS: Sunday 24th October 2021
Auditions will take place at South Camberley School, James Road in Camberley. Directions are attached.
Please use the school car park and wait in your car until you are called in to the audition room.
10 minute individual time slots for auditions will be allocated and we will aim to avoid hanging around.
If you are unable to make the audition date on Sunday 24th October, please don’t worry, we will be holding
alt auditions on Wednesday 27th October in the evening.
Full Company Auditions: 11.00am,
The auditions will begin with a short movement rehearsal and short singing audition, in groups, for all cast
members. The whole morning should take and no more than an hour and a half to 12.30pm. We are
looking for characters of all ages, shapes and sizes. There is going to be movement for the entire cast so
please wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in and suitable footwear.
Please be familiar with the group audition song – you don’t need to be word perfect, but obviously it helps
to have a rough idea of what you’re doing as we only have a short time.
Individual Audition times from 1.30pm for Principal / Supporting characters.
You will be asked to prepare sections of dialogue and / or song depending on the role you are auditioning
for. All of the audition pieces can be found at the back of this Audition Pack. We advise you to sing off-
book, in order to really sell the song/s to us and inhabit the characters you are portraying.
Dialogue does not need to be learned and off-book, but familiarity with the text will help you in the
audition.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your audition – in case we are running ahead (?!) – however,
please be prepared to wait if we are running behind.
• The music and style of the piece is inviting and varied, so please don’t feel discouraged if your
singing/dancing is not your ‘strong’ point. There is something for everyone.
• The main principal characters will need to devote time and energy to the piece as the characters
rarely leave the stage.
• There are many small speaking characters and we hope to have as many people as possible in
individual roles.
• Everyone will be very busy and involved in the whole show taking their individual characters to the
next level.Alt Auditions / Re-calls
We may need a second day for principal auditions if we don’t have enough time on the 24th or if we are
unable to make final casting decisions on the day. We will advise you if we need to call you to the
alternate date: Wednesday 27th October from 7.30pm.
Casting
The casting committee will consist of the Director, Musical Director and a member of committee from
CAMUS as an objective observer.
We will cast the principal characters on the basis of their audition with regards to singing and acting merit,
the right look and playing age (within reason). However, the needs of each character are different so we
may change the priorities for some should it be necessary to do so.
You will need energy and stamina and all-rounders who can put a song across with absolute passion,
confidence and a believable character.
You will need to give the production your full commitment. Please look at the rehearsal dates and be
honest about your availability. If you cannot make the rehearsal times please let us know before you
decide to audition and are cast as it causes more issues during the rehearsal process if we are not
forewarned – obviously illness and unforeseen absences occur and we’re flexible about this! After a year
of COVID we’ll just be pleased to be back in the rehearsal room!
AUDITION / SHOW FEES
A £10 audition fee will be charged to any non-CAMUS member at the time of the audition. On successful
completion of an audition and offer of a part, this £10 fee will be deducted from your membership fee
owing and taken as the first month’s instalment.
£10 audition fee is non-refundable should you decide not to join the company for Bad Girls.
CAMUS charge a membership fee to become a part of the society or a show fee to take part in the show.
Membership is £10 a month for a minimum of 12 months after joining your first production.
Show fees are £75 per person to cover the show costs.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will take place every Monday and Wednesday evening (7.45 – 10pm) for company members.
Please arrive for 7.30pm in order to have a social 15 minutes before we start rehearsals.
Additional Sunday afternoons nearer the show week will take place from Sunday 6th March between 2 and
5pm with a break for Easter from 11th – 24th April.
There will be a rehearsal / band call / get in at the theatre on Sunday 1st May 2022 followed by a
Technical Rehearsal on Monday 2nd May from 6pm and a Dress Rehearsal on Tuesday 3rd May from 6pm.AUDITION FORM FOR BAD GIRLS
Please complete this form. It contains a lot of key information so please read it carefully then,
e-mail it to Director, Polly King on badgirlsCAMUS@gmail.com
No auditions will be processed without this form.
PERSONAL DETAILS | PLEASE PROVIDE AS MUCH INFORMATION AS YOU CAN
Name YOUR PHOTO
Please insert a
Address Post code current
headshot photo
here or attach
Email one to the
email.
Telephone - daytime/evening/mobile
Age Height
Are you currently a member of CAMUS?
[There is a £10 audition fee for any non-members auditioning]
Roles played in productions in last 3 years
Other relevant information?
AUDITIONS
Casting: What would you like to do in the
show? Principal character ¨ specifically: …………………………………………………
Supporting role ¨ Featured role. ¨
Character role. ¨ Ensemble only. ¨
If you are not cast in a character role, are you
happy to be in the ensemble? YES / NO (delete as appropriate)
Singing Skills
Soprano ¨ Mezzo ¨ Alto ¨ Not a clue ¨ Don’t make me sing! ¨
Tenor ¨ Baritone ¨ Bass ¨ Not a clue ¨ I’ll be in the pub! ¨
Please consider me for solo singing/featured singing ¨
Please don’t make me sing on my own – ever – fact! ¨
Dancing Skills
Experienced ¨ Beginner ¨ I’ll give it a go ¨
I’ve got two left feet ¨ Legend at a disco ¨ Just….no! ¨
Jazz ¨ Ballet ¨ Tap ¨ Other ¨ ……………………………………….IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE PRODUCTION
Auditions Sunday 24th October 11.00am onwards for everyone
Individual auditions at intervals ¨
I would prefer between 13.30 – 14.30 ¨ | 14.30 – 15.30 ¨ | 15.30 – 16.30 ¨
I can do anytime after 16.30 ¨
I can’t make the auditions and need to attend the alts on Wednesday 27th ¨
Rehearsals
Please let me know as much information as Yes, can attend Might be able No, absolutely
to work it out not! (sorry)
possible so that I can create a rehearsal
Monday 3rd January
schedule that will suit everyone.
Wednesday 5th January
Monday 10th January
Wednesday 13th January
Monday evenings: 7.45 – 10pm Monday 17th January
Wednesday evenings: 7.45 – 10pm Wednesday 19th January
Monday 24th January
Sunday afternoon: 2pm – 5pm Wednesday 26th January
Monday 31st January
Wednesday 2nd February
Monday 7th February
Wednesday 9th February
Monday 14th February
Wednesday 16th February
Monday 21st February HALF TERM
Wednesday 23rd February
Monday 28th February
Wednesday 2nd March
Sunday 6th March
Monday 7th March
Wednesday 9th March
Sunday 13th March
Monday 14th March
Wednesday 16th March
Sunday 20th March
Monday 21st March
Wednesday 23rd March
Sunday 27th March
Monday 28th March
Wednesday 30th March
Sunday 3rd April
Monday 4th April
Sunday 10th April
We will break for the Easter Holidays here
Monday 25th April
Wednesday 27th April
Sunday 1st May: Band Call
Are you committed to any other shows
during the rehearsal period?
Rehearsals in theatre (compulsory) Monday 2nd May: Technical Rehearsal from 6pm
Tuesday 3rd May: Dress Rehearsal from 6pm
Performances (compulsory) Wednesday 4th – Saturday 7th May at 7.30pm
EVERY CAST MEMBER IS EXPECTED TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE THE SHOW - BY HANDING OUT FLYERS, HELPING WITH
PROMOTIONS, AND ACTIVELY ENCOURAGING FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO BUY TICKETS.
Are you happy for us to contact you regarding other CAMUS shows and CAMUS information?
Yes ¨ No ¨
PLEASE NOW EMAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO POLLY AT badgirlsCAMUS@gmail.comYou can also read
