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Welcome
Wyong Musical
Theatre
Company Proudly
presents
WMTC Double header July 2018 Two shows - one casting call. If you audition for a principal role in one show your second preference may be from the other, you may also audition for one show and be cast in the other. Ensemble audition and dance audition will be combined. All cast will be wing singers, Dressed in blacks for the opposite show to add volume to the ensemble.
WMTC Double header July 2018
Director : Nilzen Lumsden Director: Kim Rowley
Vocal Director : Russell Hull Vocal Director: Natalie Eva
Choreographer : Kate Pareaux Choreographer: Makayla
Assistant Director: Jane Sackman
Caulfield
Assistant Director: Calem Madden
Assistant Vocal: Jessica Calvert-
Pennings Assistant Choreographer: Tahlay
Lamrock
Props: Tenea Lynn
Props: Teighan Hallett
Production Manager: Peter Lumsden
Assistant Production Manager: Sharyn Lucas
Stage Manager: Gretel Skinner
Assistant Stage Manager: Grace Sackman
Crew: Lachlan Rush
Show Dates Friday 6th July 7:30pm Saturday 7th July 1:00pm Saturday 7th July 7:30pm Sunday 8th July 1:00pm Tuesday 10th July 10:30am Wednesday 11th July 10:30am Friday 13th July 10:30am Friday 13th July 7:30pm Saturday 14th July 1:00pm Saturday 14th July 7:30pm
Fees
Adult
$30
Membership
Junior
$20
Membership
Food
$25
Contribution
Show Fee $35
Costume Fee $25
Fees are due 21 days from first rehearsal.
Auditions Dance Auditions Wednesday 14th March 6pm to 7:30pm General dance ALL CAST. 7:30 to 9pm Featured Dancers Ensemble Auditions Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th March 9am to 11am 11am onwards individual principal auditions please arrive 30min before your scheduled time to register and be given dialogue.
Rehearsals Wednesday 6:00pm to 9:00pm as per schedule Sunday 12:30 to 5:00pm ALL cast First rehearsal Sunday 8th April 2018 Three strike policy will be enforced in this show due to cast size. So please note any availability issues on your audition form.
WMTC 2018
Winnie The Pooh Kids Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favourite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun. Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course... sharing snacks. Filled with all of their favourite characters, Disney's Winnie the Pooh KIDS is a favourite for children to perform.
Production Team ➢ Director : Nilzen Lumsden ➢ Vocal Director : Russell Hull ➢ Choreographer : Kate Pareaux ➢ Assistant Director: Jane Sackman ➢ Assistant Vocal: Jessica Calvert-Pennings ➢ Props: Tenea Lynn
Characters + Principal auditions
The Seven Narrators - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green,
Blue, Indigo, Violet - introduce us to the Hundred
Acre Wood and help tell our story. These non-singing
roles are perfect for your strong actors who can
speak clearly and make good eye contact with the
audience.Winnie the Pooh - is a bear with very little brain. His good heart and love of honey will capture your audience's hearts as he helps his friends find Christopher Robin. Strong singer, as Pooh has several solo lines. Audition song “The Tummy Song” Call back “pooh and Piglet”
Pooh's Tummy - is the endearing - but very hungry - part of Pooh! The Tummy does not have any spoken lines and may be a great role for performers new to theatre. While not necessary, it may be a performer who is shorter than our actor playing Pooh. Audition Song “The Tummy Song”
Tigger - is a tiger and a bundle of energy. He is fiercely loyal, never stops bouncing and is always up for an adventure. You must have who has a big personality and brings a lot of excitement to the role. While a good singer will have a fun time with Tigger's song, it is most important that the personality of this character comes through and the energy in the Tigger bounce/dance. Audition Song “The wonderful thing about Tiggers”
Piglet - is a shy and quiet pig. He is often afraid of his own shadow but is also incredibly smart and noble and a great problem solver. A performer who can portray the timid side of Piglet while projecting his or her voice - and personality - to the audience. Piglet's solo lines are perfect for a singer with a sweet voice. Audition Song “Pooh and Piglet”
Rabbit - is a worrisome rabbit who means the best for his friends but is not always sure how to help. To play this role should be able to find variety in the ways to portray Rabbit's nervousness. Rabbit primarily sings as part of the ensemble with only one solo singing line, so need to be a strong actor. Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
Owl - is a well-educated, slightly pompous owl. He is quick to explain or lecture, even when he isn't sure of the right answer. Still, the other animals look up to Owl and come to him when Christopher Robin has gone missing. Owl's solos in "The Backson Song" are some of the most challenging in the show but can be spoken if necessary. You will be an actor with a good sense of rhythm and pitch in this role. Audition Song “The Backson Song”.
Eeyore - is a gloomy but loyal donkey. He can never seem to shake his bad luck and is constantly losing his tail. Despite his gloomy attitude, he always wants the best for his friends. While Eeyore has one solo singing line, this is primarily an acting role that requires a disciplined actor with good diction. Eeyore's lines are a treat for the audience, and can lead to a case of the giggles. Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
Kanga is a gentle kangaroo and mother to Roo. She is good- natured and always ready to take care of the other animals. This role has one solo singing line and is perfect for a performer with a lot of heart. Consider casting a performer who is taller than the actor playing Roo. Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
Roo is a kangaroo and the youngest animal in the wood. He is boisterous and playful and always looks up to his friend Tigger. This is a great role for a student new to theatre. We may want to audition Kanga and Roo at the same time, since they will always be together onstage. Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
The Bees - are a flashy, energetic group who ultimately help Pooh get his honey. They pop in and out through the story and can be a ton of fun for the performers. Need to bee strong dancers. Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
Christopher Robin - is a kind boy who plays with his animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood and leads by example. While his disappearance creates the scare of the Backson, his return sets everything right again. This non-singing role is a wonderful opportunity for an actor who can deliver spoken lines loudly and clearly Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
The Animal Chorus- is the ensemble of animals in the Hundred Acre Wood, including Frogs, Beetles, Gophers, Chipmunks, Birds, Raccoons and any other animals we want to add! This ensemble sings in almost every song and is critical to the storytelling. Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
The Word Chorus- Featured singers in "Halfway Down" and helps all of the animals out of the Backson pit. This group are strong choral singers and will be part of The animal Chorus for other arts of the show. Audition Song “Winnie the Pooh”
Notes: ❖ Cast age 8 to 17 years on opening night. ❖ If you have a call back for a role that doesn’t have a song you will just be asked to do dialogue. ❖ Auditoners will be spread across both shows at the discretion of the production team. ❖ Breaks and activities will be the combined cast, as cast will be seen as one team one show. So please don’t be concerned if you and your siblings or friends are spread across the two shows. For parents the rehearsal times are the same. ❖ All known absences must be on the audition form. Due to the small cast size in each show please carefully consider your commitment to attendance. Cast will be expected to attend and participate in all scheduled rehearsals.
Where to find the audition songs:
The Tummy Song:
The Backson Song:Where to find the audition songs: Winnie the Pooh: The Wonderful thing about Tiggers:
WMTC 2018
The Jungle Book Kids
The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS.
Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The
Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colourful characters and your
favourite songs from the movie.
Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named
Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest
parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake
named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who
teaches them the swingin' musical rhythms of the jungle.
After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by
King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When
Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle
and restore peace throughout the jungle.Characters
Mowgli: Mowgli is a boy 10 -12 who gets along with everyone and who is very likable. He has a joyful and curious nature, and a twinkle in his eye. You must have a spark that can captivate the audience and should be a bit feisty. Small in stature compared to Baloo, with a natural talent for acting, dancing/acrobatics and singing. Audition song Call Back “Mowgli runs” “The Bare Necessities”
Bagheera: The role of Bagheera girl 15 plus, the panther, She will be someone who can easily portray the physical attributes of a feline. Bagheera should be physically agile and uninhibited with good command of her body. The actor should also possess a natural talent for acting, singing and leading a story. Bagheera should act like an older sister to Mowgli. Audition “Jungle Prologue”
Baloo: Baloo boy 14 plus, is someone who is exuberant with a great natural talent for singing and acting. Baloo provides much of the comedic relief in the story, so the actor must possess a natural sense of comedy. An actor who might easily have the physical traits of a big bear and who is not afraid to be wild and crazy and physically uninhibited. You should not be self- conscious and should enjoy the spotlight. Baloo's part in "I Wan'na Be Like You" demands a singer with a strong sense of rhythm. Isn't afraid to have fun on the stage. Someone who can scat is desirable (but we can teach you) Audition Song Call Back “The Bare Necessities” “I wan’na be like you”
Kaa: Kaa, Girl 13 plus the snake, supplies threat and danger to Mowgli's journey out of the jungle. Is someone with flair and good vocal and movement skills to be the lead Kaa (the head of the snake). Audition Song “Trust in me” Coils / Monkeys: not gender or age-specific. Five others will be cast as the body (coils). Must have strong dance technique in ballet, lyrical & contemporary. Acro skills are a benefit when you're a monkey. Each coil in the scene has solo lines that are spoken and sung, so that will have to have someone with singing ability. They will also double up as Monkeys. There is an Old Monkey who is a strong actor and will be the smallest out of them. Audition Song “Trust in me”
King Louie: King Louie is King of the Monkeys male open age. An actor with strong comedic timing and good singing ability. A child with flair that isn't afraid to act like a monkey. Good mover. King Louie must have charisma. Someone who can scat is desirable (but we can teach you) Audition Song “I wanna be like you”
Colonel Hathi: Colonel Hathi, is not gender or age-specific the elephant, is in charge of the elephant brigade. but is also a little forgetful. He is good at giving commands but doesn't really understand what's going on around him. Someone who can sing well and act like a drill sergeant but also be a bit forgetful. Audition Song “Colonel Hathi’s March” Elephant Troupe: The Elephant Troupe is not gender or age – specific is not gender or age-specific good movers so they can physicalize the behavior of elephants and march in and out of formation. Audition Song “Colonel Hathi’s March” Baby Elephant: The Baby Elephant boy or girl 8 to 13 will be a smaller than other elephants. There is a solo line in the song as well as marching. Cuteness factor is a must! Audition Song “The Bare Necessities”
Shere Khan: Shere Khan boy 15 plus, the tiger, is King of the Jungle. Someone who could be physically threatening, either in size, attitude, or both. A stronger actor than a singer for this role. He is the villain and the story depends on a good villain. Audition Song “Shere Khan the Tiger”
Coconut Tree / Shanti: Shanti is the girl 10 to 13 who takes Mowgli to the village at the end of the story. She is hiding in the jungle the entire time disguised as a Coconut Tree. She should exude sweetness and kindness and have a natural ability for acting and singing. She has a few solos so she must be a strong singer and carry the story of the show. Audition Songs “Mowgli Runs” & “The Bare Necessities”
Jungle Chorus: The Jungle Chorus is the ensemble of singers, actors and dancers. These roles offer great opportunities to use varied skills. Groups will be flowers, vultures, wolves, bees, trees etc, Audition Song “The Bare Necessities”
Notes: Cast age is 8 to 17 years on opening night. If you have a call back for a role that doesn’t have a song you will just be asked to do dialogue. Auditoners will be spread across both shows at the discretion of the production team. Breaks and activities will be the combined cast, as cast will be seen as one team one show. So please don’t be concerned if you and your siblings of friend are spread across the two shows. For parents the rehearsal times are the same. All known absences must be on the audition form. Due to the small cast size in each show please carefully consider your commitment to attendance. Cast will be expected to attend and participate in all scheduled rehearsals.
Questions juniors@wmtc.com.au
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