Audition Pack ENGADINE MUSICAL SOCIETY

PERFORMANCES MAY 16 – 20 2018 SUTHERLAND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Production Team Meg Day– Director Darren Hutchinson – Assistant Director Danielle Fuller – Musical Director Nikki Newman – Choreographer

Key Dates

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PERFORMANCE DATES Wednesday, May 16 @ 8pm Thursday, May 17 @ 8pm Friday, May 18 @ 8pm Saturday, May 19 @ 2pm and 8pm Sunday, May 20 @ 2pm

BUMP IN Saturday, May 12 BUMP OUT Sunday May 20

TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS Sunday, May 13 (10am - 10pm) MOTHER’S DAY Monday, May 14 (6.30pm call) Tuesday, May15 (6.30pm call)

Orientation Monday, November 6 7.30pm St John Bosco Theatrette

Auditions Saturday, November 19 from 10am Monday, November 20 (call-backs) from 7.30pm St John Bosco Theatrette Banksia Ave, Engadine

REHEARSALS Rehearsals will commence on Wednesday 22 November at 7.30pm at St John Bosco (Banksia Ave, Engadine). Rehearsals will be held every Monday and Wednesday evening. These rehearsals will run from 7.30pm - 10.30pm. Cast members will also be required to attend some Sunday rehearsals. Please see the attached list of dates for a clear idea of the commitment required.

Please note that the technical and performance run at the SEC is an intensive period. People auditioning for WWRY are

committing to rehearsing and/or performing for nine days in a row. It is the responsibility of the cast member to ensure that they negotiate work and other personal commitments in order to attend all rehearsals and performances of this week.

Week Mondays Wednesdays Sundays

Week One November 22

Week Two November 27 November 29

Week Three December 4 December 6

Week Four December 11 December 13

Week Five December 18

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR BREAK

Week Six January 15 January 17

Week Seven January 22 January 24

Week Eight January 29 January 31 February 4

Week Nine February 5 February 7

Week Ten February 12 February 14 February 18

Week Eleven February 19 February 21

Week Twelve February 26 February 28

Week Thirteen March 5 March 7

Week Fourteen March 12 March 14

Week Fifteen March 19 March 21

Week Sixteen March 26 March 28

Week Seventeen April 2 April 4

Week Eighteen April 9 April 11

Week Nineteen April 16 April 18 April 22

Week Twenty April 23 April 25 April 29

Week Twenty One April 30 May 2 May 6

Week Twenty Two May 7 May 9 Sunday May 13 10am - 10pm (Mother’s Day)

Week 23 TECH & PERFORMANCE WEEK

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About WWRY We Will Rock You is not just a jukebox musical that pays homage to Queen; it is a show that explores the importance of independence and freedom of thought, while celebrating the power of art and music. Set in a dystopian future, where music and individuality are banned, WWRY follows the story of misfit and dreamer, Galileo. Like all dystopian heroes, Galileo knows that something is not right with the world that he lives in. Determined to find the place where the champions play, Galileo joins forces with Scaramouche and the Bohemians to bring down Killer Queen and her soulless world.

Casting Information and Requirements • All members of the WWRY cast must be 16 years or older at the time of the show.

• Previous experience and looks/appearance may be considered in addition to audition performance in casting decisions.

• Due to the restrictions of the stage and backstage area, the cast for We Will Rock You will be limited to a maximum of 35 people.

Character Breakdown Lead Roles

Character Description Vocal Range

Galileo Male (20s)

A misfit and a dreamer. When we first meet Galileo he is a sullen and disaffected outcast. He is completely confused by the voices he hears in his head and wants nothing more than to break away from his current world. As the show progresses, he develops more clarity in his purpose, finds a sense of belonging, and subsequently develops happiness.

D below middle C to A above middle C. High rock voice with strong falsetto. Full voice falsetto is to E two above Middle C.

Scaramouche Female (20s)

A misfit and an outcast with a sharp wit. Like Galileo, Scaramouche does not fit in with the Gaga kids. Her social isolation has left her angry and driven by self-loathing. Scaramouche is strong and determined and while she gains more self-confidence during the show, she never loses her feisty, sarcastic attitude.

E below middle C to E two above middle

C. Strong rock belt.

Killer Queen Female (30+)

The quintessence of power and narcism, Killer Queen is half pixelated, half human and all bad. All that matters to Killer Queen is power, control and fame; she wants to dominate the world and will crush anyone or anything that gets in her way. The actress playing Killer Queen needs to create a persona that is sexy and alluring while also terrifying and domineering.

E below middle C to E two above middle

C. Full soul/rock voice.

Khashoggi Male (35+)

Vain and on a power trip, Khashoggi is the sinister chief of the Global Soft Police with an inferiority complex. He is almost as nasty as Killer Queen, but he often completes his missions in a bungling, maladroit way. A role with great comedic potential, Khashoggi spends the entire show trying to assert his power and cover up his mistakes.

D below middle C to Bb above middle C. High rock baritone with strong falsetto.

Full voice falsetto to E two above middle C.

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* Please note: all characters will be required to speak with an ENGLISH ACCENT.

Ensemble and Featured Roles WWRY is an ensemble driven show. The shows features numerous opportunities for cast to be featured. For our production, we will divide the cast into three large groups; the GaGa Kids, the Bohemians and the Yuppies. All ensemble will be featured as GaGa Kids and they will then be divided into Bohemians and Killer Queen’s Yuppies. The breakdown for each group is below. Please note, that Yuppies will be required to do more precise and stylised dancing than the Bohemians.

Buddy Male (40s/50s)

An old, hippy librarian with a knack for being inappropriate, Buddy is determined to ensure that the “truth [is] never forgotten.” This is a comic role, and the actor needs to balance the stereotype of the stoned, somewhat vague hippy with Buddy’s actual passion to save music.

E below middle C to E above middle C.

Light rock voice.

Brit Male (20/30s)

Oz’s boyfriend and one of the Bohemians, Brit is determined to find the place where the champions played; he will literally do whatever it takes. He is originally dubious about Galileo but begins to accept him.

D below middle C to B above middle C.

Full rock voice.

Oz Female (20/30s)

Like Brit, Oz is also passionate about finding the music. She hates the GaGa kids and Global Soft. She is fuelled by determination and is filled with love for Brit.

A below middle C to E two above middle

C. Strong rock belt.

Teacher Female 30+

Teacher and a spy for Global Soft/Khashoggi.

Character Description Vocal Range

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Ensemble Featured Roles

Group GaGa Kids Yuppies Bohos

Roles Gaga Girls 1 - 3 Yuppies, Secret Police, Quatro, Sixx, Aretha, Madonna, Bruce, Jackson, Paul, Barnsey, Puff, Bob.

Mus. No.

Radio Gaga

Somebody To Love (Gaga Girls 1 -3 only)

Killer Queen

Now I’m Here

A Kind of Magic (Bohos as Gaga Kids) A Kind of Magic

I Want it All

No One But You

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Ogre Battle Ogre Battle

Seven Seas of Rhye Seven Seas of Rhye

Fat Bottomed Girls

Another One Bites the Dust

These Are the Days of Our Lives

We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody

Audition Process All individuals auditioning for WWRY will be required to complete a singing and dance audition. Those individuals wishing to audition for a lead role or featured ensemble part will be required to also complete a set reading.

The information below outlines both the expectations of the production team and the requirements for each facet of the audition process.

SINGING AUDITION

We Will Rock You features more than 24 hit Queen songs; ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody To Love,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and many more. As this is a Rock Musical, the cast will need to have strong voices and be prepared to work on creating a strong/rock sound. Females will be required to develop a range of vocal styles (strong controlled belt/mix, sultry alto notes and light floaty upper register). Males will be required to also utilise a strong belt/mix sound, sustained upper notes and possible falsetto notes.

ALL auditionees will be required to sing a Queen song. People auditioning solely for an ensemble role are permitted to use a backing track and select their own Queen song. Individuals auditioning for a lead role will be required to sing a song from a set list. This song must be performed with piano.

SINGING AUDITIONS ON THE DAY A pianist and CD/MP3 player will be available on the day. Please ensure that: - You provide music for your song. Please place this in a display folder. (Sheet music will be provided

for lead roles) OR

- Provide a backing track. This track should have no vocals on it. Please bring an adaptor if you intend to play music using an iPhone 7.

DANCING AUDITION

Previous productions of We Will Rock You are known for their precise dance chorus to the iconic songs of Queen. We need a dance chorus to lead these dances. There is nothing to prepare in advance. The choreographer will set and then drill a short routine. Whilst assessing technique and current ability, a willingness to learn will also be an important element in the audition. The dance audition itself will then be performed in small groups.

The production team will be looking for dancers who not only have the technical and stylistic qualities required, but who are also able to pick up choreography quickly.

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Please see table on page 6 for the set songs.

In addition to technique, we are also looking for strong character movers and enthusiastic performers. If you have any acrobatic, gymnastic or cheerleading skills, please note this on your audition form. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes that you can easily move in to your dance audition. (No thongs) It is important that you are warmed up and stretched prior to the audition to avoid injuries. No time will be provided for a warm up in the dance audition. Please note that you must attend a dance audition, regardless of the role for which you are auditioning. All auditions will be filmed for casting purposes. All footage will be destroyed at the end of the process.

READING AUDITION

Any individual wishing to audition for a lead role will be required to perform a scene from the show. These will be available in digital form on the EMS website. While performers are not required to memorise the script, it is expected that they have prepared the piece and carefully considered/developed the character they are auditioning for.

All auditionees should be prepared to receive some direction during their audition. This may mean that some readings will be cut short.

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Please see table below for set readings.

AUDITION MATERIAL

Character(s) Singing Audition Reading Audition

Galileo “I Want to Break Free” “We Are the Champions”

Reading One and Two

Scaramouche “Somebody to Love” Reading One and Two

Killer Queen “Now I’m Here” “Another One Bites the Dust”

Reading Three

Khashoggi “Seven Seas of Rhye” Reading Three and Four

Buddy “These Are the Days of Our Lives” Reading Five and Eight

Brit “I Want it All” Reading Six

Oz “No-one But You” (Only the Good Die Young) Reading Six

Teacher Queen song of your own choice Reading Seven

Featured Ensemble Queen song of your own choice Reading Eight

Ensemble Queen song of your own choice No reading required.

About Auditions

BOOKING AN AUDITION Auditions will be held at the St John Bosco Theatrette on Sunday, November 19 from 10am. Bookings for auditions will open at Orientation on November 6. Bookings can also be made by emailing auditions@engadinemusicalsociety.com.au, however, preference will be given to people who attend the orientation.

If you are emailing to book an audition please include: - Auditionee Name - Auditionee Age / DOB - Contact Number - The role(s) you wish to audition for

We will reply with an audition time.

Bookings for auditions will close on Friday, November 17. If allocations are filled before this date, further bookings will be placed on a waiting list.

ON THE DAY Auditions at EMS are open. This means that you will be required to perform in front of an audience as well as a panel. It also means that your parent/guardian can watch your audition.

The day will be broken into different sessions. In each session, the individual singing and reading will be done first, with a group dance/movement between each session

10 auditionees will be allocated to SING and READ in each session. The dance audition will have auditionees from the session before and after. For example, Session One and Two will complete their dance audition at 11am: Therefore, if you are in session TWO please arrive by 11:00am.

The day will be broken down as follows:

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10.00am -11.00am Session ONE

11.00am -11.30am Dance Audition – everyone in Sessions ONE and TWO

11.30am – 12.30pm Session TWO

12.30am - 1.00pm BREAK

1:00pm – 2.00pm Session THREE

2.00pm – 2.30pm Dance Audition – everyone in Sessions THREE and FOUR

2.30pm – 3.30pm Session FOUR

3.30pm - 3.45pm BREAK

3.45pm – 4.15pm Session FIVE

4:15pm – 4.45pm Dance Audition – everyone in Sessions FIVE and SIX

4.45pm - 5.45pm Session SIX

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your audition with your audition form completed and a photo attached. We ask that if you know now that you cannot attend any of the rehearsals please state this on your application. It will not necessarily impact your casting, however, it will ensure the Production Team allocate rehearsals appropriately. If you audition well and we want to include you in the show this enables us to work around your commitments when drawing up the rehearsal schedule.

RESULTS • If you are required for a call back the Production Team will phone you directly. Please ensure

you write contact information clearly on your audition form. • Results will be posted on our website www.engadinemusicalsociety.com.au

WHAT IF I GET IN? • Rehearsals are held at St John Bosco, Engadine.

• Rehearsals commence on November 22 @ 7.30pm (unless further callbacks are required)

• Rehearsals continue every Monday and Wednesday night from 7.30pm. Sunday rehearsals will also be held during the rehearsal period. Please see the rehearsal dates on page two for more information.

• Everyone involved in the show 18 years or older (including parent helpers) will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check.

• Cast are expected to attend all rehearsals. Should cast not be able to attend rehearsals, they must contact a member of the production team as soon as possible

• All cast and parents are expected to participate in fundraising activities (e.g. selling chocolates, Bunnings BBQ)

• Cast and parents are also expected to assist in promoting the show, scenery building, costumes and other such activities (where appropriate)

• Performances are from May 16, 2018 until Sunday May 20, 2018

• Performances are at The Sutherland Entertainment Centre

• Performance times are 8pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Fees • To perform in a production at Engadine Musical Society you are required to become a

member of the Society.

• There is also some show and rehearsals fees which help cover the cost of a rehearsal venue, insurance, costumes and incidental costs

• All fees are due at the first rehearsal on Wednesday, November 22. Fees are as follows:

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• You will also need to provide your own stage make-up and may be asked to provide certain items of clothing for costumes

• If you do not already own a pair, you may need to purchase chorus shoes or similar

WHAT IF I DON’T GET IN? • There are plenty of opportunities to help behind the scenes (including, but not limited to):

- Costumes

- Sewing

- Set construction and painting

- Sound and lighting

- Backstage

- Front of house

• Please reference this on your audition form or contact Engadine Musical Society directly to advise your interest

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION? • Check out our website: www.engadinemusicalsociety.com.au

• Email auditions@engadinemusicalsociety.com.au

• Email Meg meg@engadinemusicalsociety.com.au

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Adults Concession/Students

Membership Fees $30 $15

Show Levy $25 $25

Rehearsal Fees $50 $25

Total $105 $65