SELF TAPE Audition Guide

Stage Right Presents:

Auditions DUE BY: Thursday April 15th@ 8 PMCALLBACKS April 18th @ 6 PM in person @ The Crighton Theatre

Show Dates: July 9 – 25, 2021

Auditions will be due on:Thursday April 15th @ 8 PMSunday April 18th @ 6 PM at the Crighton Theatre

An email will be sent out on or before April 16th

to all involved with callbacks on April 18th.

Everyone is open to audition. NO ROLES ARE PRE-CAST.If we are able to cast a character straight from an audition tape,

we will not have Callbacks for that role. This is possible.

Please check the rehearsal calendar BEFORE auditionsTo make sure this show will work with your schedule.

A parent will be required to attend every audition & rehearsal. We will discuss this more at the first meeting.

This show WILL NOT be DOUBLE CAST.

The following monologue and song for the character youwould like to be considered for. If you are interested in multiple roles please learn them all. You are allowed to

take the paper on the stage with you at auditions; however, It would be best if it was memorized.

Please Prepare:

The age of the characters could vary. Tarzan and Terk will both have younger actors play them earlier in the show. Young Tarzan / Young Terk could both be played by boy or girl. More detailed information is noted on each role sheet.

1. Since this production will be moving at a fast pace being able to FOLLOW DIRECTIONS is going to be KEY. Please make sure you fully understand the instructions on the next page. If you need help please message Stage Right on Facebook.

2. The sooner you turn in your video the better! We may have some of you re-tape if

we think you have potential. If you wait until the last minute, we will not have as

much time or willingness to do that.

3. HOWEVER: DO STILL TURN IN YOUR BEST PERFORMANCE! DO NOT RUSH THRU IT

4. Please sing with the instrumental tracks that are provided. Do not sing with the

vocals or acapella.

5. Please tape the dance so that we can see your face. Not from behind

6. If you are interested in multiple roles, please turn in an audition tape for each role.

A dance audition video is attached to the audition post & on the stage-right website. All Characters are required to turn in a dance audition.

For the Roles of:Tarzan

TerkYoung Tarzan

Young TerkKala

KerchakApes

You will be required to complete the additional video with the Gorilla Movement Combination. Please watch the Monkey Movement Flow Youtube and put together

a :45 second – 1:00 video of you as a monkey.

We would like you to complete the entire video to the best of your ABILITY. In the freestyle portion at the end: Please show all your tricks – Cartwheels, handstands,

summersaults, aerials, handsprings, splits are all strongly encouraged. This show is a very Acro/ Gymnastic heavy show.

1. Download the Audition Packet from the Stage Right Website. (stage-right.org) 2. Complete the Audition Form Online and Submit it. Link available on the website and in the audition posts. 3. You are responsible to know the dates & details of this production before you submit. Please note that due to the Corona – Virus. Dates and Times may change. 4. If you are interested in multiple roles you will need to send separate tapes for each of those roles you would like to be considered for. Please record the Scene and the Song for each character that you are interested in5. Memorize the scene/ song, DO NOT HOLD THE PAPER IN YOUR AUDITION.6. Film the Scene. Professional taping or with your own video camera/cell phone/ipad.7. If using a cell phone or ipad, film it “landscape / Horizontal” VERY IMPORTANT8. Background must be a solid color/ wall and free of distractions (kids/birds/pets/a thousand books or knick knacks) 9. Film a CLOSE FRAME. No elbows! (see image below) (Middle of the chest – Top of the head.) 10. Please do not wear logos in your video. A solid color top works best so that we can focus on you. If you would like to dress in character for these roles – WHY NOT? Let’s have some fun. However, THIS IS NOT REQUIRED. 11. Do not send me a video that is not your best. This is your one chance. 12. SLATE at the beginning. Include your name, height, age if under 18, Role you are reading for & YES / NO if you are willing to take any role that is offered. 13. Pull the camera out as far as you can to include a full body shot. This should be you standing still and include the top of you head all the way down to the bottom of your feet/ ankles. Please hold in this frame for 5 seconds. 14. If your character is on the Dance Video List- Please tape a video of you completing the dance video that is now posted in the audition posts and on the website. 15. The dance audition video may be taped wherever you have the space. (Living Room, Outside, Parking Lot, Backyard, etc.) 16. Label your video: FN_LN_ROLE or FN_LN_DANCE17. DO A DIRECT UPLOAD . Upload to My Dropbox – Link found in Audition Post and on the website. (if that’s full - send it via your own dropbox,wetransfer, hightail) Send me an email to sara@sparktalentagency.com with your contact info if you upload this way.18. Video must be uploaded by the deadline.19. Late videos are not accepted unless the role remains uncast. If we do a re-release of the role you may submit your video at that time.

We do not offer individualized feedback. If you get a callback, we will let you know! This is a part of the

process! And while we try to be kind and personable, we also have a job to do and a deadline to beat.

Correct Framing Phone Holding –Camera Lens to Right

INSTRUCTIONS

Artistic Team

Richard Isaiah Owens (Musical Director) Isaiah is returning to the Conroe area for Tarzan after his long hiatus. Isaiah has been teaching since the fall of 2013 in the Waller area. He is now the Choir

Director at Waller High School. Isaiah graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelors of Music Education degree in May of 2013. Isaiah is happily married and has musical theatre

experience. He has appeared in past shows at the Crighton; some being: Hairspray (Seaweed) , Singing in the Rain and Legally Blonde.

SARA PREISLER (Director) Sara is ready to bring more magic to the stage after recently directing: Peter Pan, Cinderella, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Glitz and Annie at the Crighton Theatre. Sara has performed in many Conroe productions including: My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle), Young Frankenstein (Inga), The Addams Family (Wednesday), The Producers (Ulla), Singing in the Rain (Kathy Selden) Sara has also performed at the Hobby

Center in Annie Get Your Gun (Annie Oakley) and the Stafford Centre in Legally Blonde (Elle Woods). Sara has previously worked at Walt Disney World and for Broadway Across America’s National Tours. Sara now is the owner of her own talent agency, Spark Talent Agency, and helps represent talent across the U.S. for Film

and TV.

Melody Johnson (Choreographer)Melody has been dancing for over 20 years. She is classically trained in ballet, modern,

contemporary, and jazz with Excelsior School of Dance and Performing Arts (Sonshine Curriculum, ABT Curriculum). She has also received training in ballroom, hip hop, acrobatics, fosse, tap and

burlesque. Melody has worked as a professional choreographer for 12 years, working with many theater companies around the Spring/Houston area. She also owns a professional dance company,

ReFine Arts Productions. Melody’s choreography has been seen in many shows and festivals, including the Houston Fringe Festival. Melody has won multiple awards for her choreography,

including the Broadway World Regional award for Best Choreographer in Houston. Her shows have been included in the top five things to see in Houston.

Kara Kowalik (Assistant Director)Kara loves helping in any area best fit. So far in 2020 she's done sets, props, hair and makeup for Best

Christmas Pageant Ever and Thouroghly Modern Millie. In 2019 she worked on sets and props for Into the Woods, Glitz, 42nd Street, hair and make up for The Diary of Anne Frank, and recently won best scenic artist and best props for her work in Annie. Her first year with Stage Right she received a Montie for hair and makeup in Mary Poppins. She's also worked on sets and props for Noises Off, A

Charlie Brown Christmas, and hair and make up for Miracle on 34th Street.

1. How will rehearsals happen once the show is cast?

The rehearsals will be conducted in person. They will take place at the Crighton Theatre and at River

Plantation Golf Club. Safety Precautions will be in place at all rehearsals. Not everyone will be

called every day.

2. Are any of the roles precast?None of the roles for this show are precast. A

director however, always does go into shows with folks in mind. There is a difference. All auditioners

will be judge based off what they do at this audition. Previous performances, friendships, etc.

with the artistic team will not count.

3. How will callbacks / cast size be determined?Callbacks will be happening at the Crighton Theatre. It is strongly

encouraged if you want the role to attend. An email will go out on or before Friday with specific material we would like to see certain people

sing / read on Sunday. Not everyone or every character will get a callback. Cast size will be as small as we can make the cast for this

show due to limitations backstage with stunt worker and to be cautious with the virus.

tarzan

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “Who Better Than Me Reprise”

Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: Start Singing: :50 – End with Tracks ; 1:31 – END with Instrumental

“Terk listen my eyes are wide open

“Everything that I AM”Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works Youth

Cut: 3:30 – End ; 3:45 – END with Instrumental“This is the choice,”

*Please be familiar with For the First Time for Callbacks*

What I’m Looking For:TARZAN is twenty years old and still untainted by civilization. His curiosity has grown as his skillsdevelop. Tarzan falls passionately in love with Jane at first sight and wonders if she is the key to unlocking hismysterious past. Tarzan should be a pop high baritone or tenor. His solos primarily sit in a high register,but it works best if he can mix and belt equally well. Looking for an actor who is able to make the changes from “gorilla” to “man”. We need to see the growth over the show. The show rests on Tarzan’s shoulders, and the actor must be able to handle the demands and pressure of such a role. The actor must be an excellent singer, an agile mover, and unafraid of swinging & heights.

Tarzan & Jane – Pg. 33 – 36.

Pages are attached on the next page. You do not have to be off script,however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

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JANE

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “For the First Time”

Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: Start Singing: :2:47 – END (Looking for a Belt)

“But wait a minute”

“No Man I’ve Ever Seen”Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works Youth

Cut: Beg – 1:28 “This man is not like other men.”

What I’m Looking For:JANE is a proper, well-bred, British young lady, but a bit of a tomboy, too. She is very much the turn of-the-twentieth-century independent female adventurer and scientist. Jane is an attractive ingénuewith a bit of a motor mouth brought on by her fascination and passion for all the expedition has tooffer. Once meeting Tarzan, this young girl blossoms into a woman. Jane should be able to belt toD5; D5-F5 can be sung in a legit voice. She can have a bright, youthful sound, must understand popphrasing and have some power in both her high and low registers. This actress must be an excellent singer, an agile mover, and unafraid of swinging & heights.

Tarzan & Jane – Pg. 33 – 36.

Pages are attached on the previous pages. You do not have to be off script, however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

Terk

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “Who Better Than Me Reprise”

Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: Start Singing: 1:09 – END with Tracks; 1:49 – END with Instrumental.

“With the Eyes …”

“Son of A Man”Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works Youth

Cut: 1:43 – END ; 1:56 – END with Instrumental“In Learning you will Teach”

*Please be familiar with Trashin the Camp for Callbacks*

What I’m Looking For:TERK is a young adult male ape whose friendship with Tarzan has only grown stronger through theyears. Other than Kala, Terk is the only ape who visits Tarzan in exile. He would like to think he knowsit all and often relies on his great sense of humor. He tends to stay in one place, not growing much inlife experience or knowledge. Terk is written to be a rock/pop/soul tenor with good understanding ofgroove and some ad-lib skills; he must be comfortable singing consistently in his upper register. Really want to see the playfulness with this character. The actor must be an excellent singer, an agile mover, and unafraid of swinging & heights.

Tarzan & Terk – Pg. 26 – 28.

Pages are attached on the next page. You do not have to be off script,however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

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KerchAk

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “No Other Way”

Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: Start Singing: 1:18 – 2:23 ; 2:51 – 4:00

“No More to Say….

What I’m Looking For:KERCHAK is the gruff bull-ape who leads the tribe and insists that Tarzan, even as a baby, poses athreat to the family. He is conflicted by his dedication to his mate Kala and his responsibilities asleader of the tribe. This performer should have a strong, authoritative presence while being able todisplay key glimpses of the silverback’s tenderness. Kerchak can be a musical theater baritone butmust have a big sound and commanding presence. There will be an ape moment combination to make sure the actress is comfortable walking in a crouched position.

Tarzan & Terk – Pg. 26 – 28.

Pages are attached on the next page. You do not have to be off script,however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

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Kala

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “You’ll be in my Heart”

Version: O’fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: Start Singing: 1:34 – End

“Don’t Listen to him..”

“Son of A Man”Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works Youth

Cut: 1:43 – 1:55 ; 1:56 – 2:36 with Instrumental“In Learning You Will Teach.”

What I’m Looking For:KALA is a motherly ape who raises Tarzan after he loses his parents to the leopard. She is incrediblystrong, even after suffering the loss of her own child. She shows a depth of emotion equal to thatof any human, if not greater. Kala must have a warm sound that is more mature than Tarzan’s voice.Ideally, she should understand pop phrasing. She needs be able to sing the low G in full voice but cancheat the lower notes if necessary. There will be an ape moment combination to make sure the actress is comfortable walking in a crouched position.

Tarzan & Jane – Pg. 33 – 36.

Pages are attached on the previous pages. You do not have to be off script, however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

Porter

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “No Man I’ve Ever Seen”

Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: 1:32 - END“Oh I can see…”

What I’m Looking For:PORTER is a British professor and gentleman who is traveling to Africa to prove his theory on thesocial habits of apes. A single father to Jane, he maintains his temper and demeanor to the very lastmoment. He offers a bit of humor through his slightly eccentric, mad-scientist enthusiasm. Porter is abaritone, but most of his solos can be spoken if necessary; it is more important to cast a strong actorin this role. Looking for a strong Character Actor.

Porter– Pg. 42 – 43.

Pages are attached on the previous pages. You do not have to be off script, however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

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Clayton

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: No Vocal Audition is required for this role.

Congrats!

What I’m Looking For:CLAYTON is a brutish British expedition guide and the villain of the show. He has been hired byProfessor Porter to lead a scientific research trip but is actually planning to hunt apes for profit.Clayton is a greedy and self-centered macho male who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Thisis a non-singing role.

Clayton– Pg. 50 - 51.

Pages are attached on the next page. You do not have to be off script,however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

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Mother

Audition Scene:No Audition Scene Required for this role.

Audition Song: “Two Worlds”

Version: Karaoke on VevoCut: Start Singing: 1:20 – 2:22 ; 1:17 -

“ Paradise untouched by man…”

What I’m Looking For:MOTHER protects her son with all her might, braving the shipwreck, storm, and jungle to keep himalive. Together with her husband, she builds a house in the canopy of the trees, trying to create a safehaven for her family to live in. This role will require a strong vocalist. Will sing in multiple songs throughout the show. This role could end up being an ensemble member as well.

Father

Audition Scene:

No Audition Scene is Required

Audition Song: “Two Worlds”

Version: KaraokeOnVevoCut: Start Singing: 1:20 – END ; 1:17 -

“Paradise untouched by Man”

What I’m Looking For:FATHER is a strong, determined man who braves the unknown to provide for his wife and son aftera shipwreck leaves them stranded in an unfamiliar jungle. This role is featured a lot in Two Worlds but will sing solos throughout the entire show. This could end up being an ensemble member as well.

Young Tarzan

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “Who Better Than Me”

Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: Start Singing: :57 – end; 1:45 – END with Instrumental

“Struggling Along for Years and Years…”

“I Need to Know”Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works Youth

Cut: :45 – 1:24 “Why would I hurt the Ones I love”

What I’m Looking For:YOUNG TARZAN is an innocent ten-year-old human, raised by apes. He is immensely curious andpossesses a keen ingenuity. Tarzan is daring but desperately wants to fit in with the rest of the family.Young Tarzan is written for an unchanged voice. His solos are challenging as many of them sit in a highregister. This role can be played by either boy or girl. We are needing this actor to be a little innocent whenlearning how to do things. Not to cocky or showy. This actor must be an excellent singer, an agile mover, and unafraid of swinging & heights.

Young Tarzan & Young Terk Pg. 7-8.

Pages are attached on the next pages. You do not have to be off script, however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

Young Terk & Child Ens.

Audition Scene:*Please have someone read the other lines off camera, so we can watch your reactions in between. The reader may read the lines thru a cellphone.

Audition Songs: “Who Better Than Me”

Version: O’Fallon Theatre Works YouthCut: :50 – End ; 1:13 – END

This Could Take Some Hanging in There.

*If this is to Low you can sing this song up the octave.*

What I’m Looking For:YOUNG TERK is a sarcastic adolescent ape. He is an outcast due to his meager size and inability tokeep up with his brothers and sisters physically. Terkreplaces his physical inadequacy with eloquenceand intelligence. He finds a kindred spirit in Tarzan, the other outcast of the family. Really want to see a playful side to this character. This actor should have great comedic timing. This role can be played by boy or girl. The actor must be an excellent singer, an agile mover, and unafraid of swinging & heights. The Child Ensemble will consist of 4 – 5 extra gorillas. They will be in Son of a Man, Trashing the Camp, Two Worlds, etc. They will be performing similar choreography as the adults.

Young Tarzan & Young Terk – Pg. 7 - 8.

Pages are attached on the next page. You do not have to be off script,however it is preferred. Thank you!

Any scenes found in this packet could be used at callbacks.

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Panther & Adult Ens.

THE JUNGLE ANIMAL / EXPEDITION CREW ENSEMBLE : These

ensemble members will be more contemporary based. They will work with many puppets, giant insects and flowers, and double as the expedition crew at the end of the show.

Audition Monologue & Song:Please audition with one of the adult roles monologues & songs on the previous pages. We suggest Son of AMan – if just trying for ensemble.

THIS APPLIES TO EVERYONE

Callbacks will be held on April 18th. You will receive a callback email if you are needed for the 18th. Some characters will also be asked to sing additional songs which will be noted in the email.

Some characters may also be asked to perform an additional dance combination / stunt combo.

THE APE ENSEMBLE is the tribe of gorillas who become Tarzan’s family. They are fun,

loving and fiercely protective of their own. Performers comfortable with movement, singing and physically demanding roles should be considered for this ensemble.

THE PANTHER is a dance solo. The Panther will be in many areas of the show with ballet

/ contemporary jazz solos. The Panther will attack the family as well as Tarzan. Being comfortable with heights and lifts are important for this role.