Audition Information - 42nd Street

Audition Information

Students in grades 6-8 may audition for an onstage role. Cast selection is based on audition only.

Parents and students need to carefully read the information packet. If you have any questions please contact:

Sarah Webster: swebster@westportps.org or Tami Benanav: tbenanav@me.com.

Audition Information

All students MUST participate in a singing, dancing, and acting audition. Some students will also receive a call-back.

The call-back list will be posted on Wednesday after the auditions and will indicate who we need to see on Thursday.

Not being called back does not mean the student is not cast in the production.

Tuesday November 13th - 6:30 - 7:30 MANDATORY Parent / Student Meeting

*** CONTRACTS MUST BE TURNED IN BY 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY NOVEMEBR 16TH (they may be turned in earlier)

Monday 11/26 2:45 - 4:30, Optional Tap Workshop - General Session

Students learn the basics of tap and get comfortable with the movement with Choreographer and Broadway performers Aimee Turner & Megan Oesterhaus

All students that sign up for workshops should try to attend this day.

This is a working dance session so students should come in comfortable clothes and bring tap shoes if they have them. If students don't have tap shoes, they should NOT go out and buy them. Any shoes are acceptable, although hard soled shoes are preferred.

Tuesday 11/27 & Wednesday 11/28 2:45 - 4:30, Optional Tap Workshops

Students learn the basics of tap and get comfortable with the movement with Choreographer and Broadway performers Aimee Turner & Megan Oesterhaus

After Monday with all students, the choreographers will have a better idea of students' experience and can focus the workshop based on their needs.

Students may come to as many tap workshops as they wish. Please indicate on your audition form the days you plan to attend.

This is a working dance session so students should come in comfortable clothes and bring tap shoes if they have them. If students don't have tap shoes, they should NOT go out and buy them. Any shoes are acceptable, although hard soled shoes are preferred.

Thursday 11/29 2:45 - 4:30, Optional Audition Workshop

Students spend a few hours with our staff learning how to audition, hints to help, and asking whatever questions they have to put them at ease.

Students will also learn a song to use at the audition in case they don't have one.

This is both a vocal and a dance workshop so students should come dressed to move (sweats are fine). Bring tap and jazz shoes if you have them and if not, bring hard soled shoes and sneakers

Tuesday December 4th from 2:45 - 7:30, Audition Part 1 (vocals)

Students will gather in the auditorium immediately after school where they may prepare for their auditions.

Students will sing 16 bars from either a song they have prepared on their own or the song that we teach at the vocal workshop.

Once a student has sung they may call home and be picked up

Wednesday December 5th from 2:45 - 5:30, Audition Part 2 (dance/acting)

Students will gather in the auditorium after school.

From there, students will be broken into groups to go in to a dance and an acting audition.

Students should bring homework to complete when not in an audition station

***After this audition, a callback list will go online for students who are needed to be seen on Monday for callbacks***

Thursday December 6th 2:45 - 5:30, Audition Part 3 (callbacks)

Students who have been called back will be asked to read, sing, and/or dance. As students are done for the day they will be dismissed.

*** It is our intention to post the cast list Friday afternoon.

Audition Hints

Be fully rested for your audition. Energy is that intangible force that can elevate you to the level of a star performer.

When you audition, take a deep breath, focus your thoughts and energy, and GO FOR IT!

Remember to be yourself, project your voice, smile, and have fun! Break a leg!!

Vocal Audition Day

Bring a dressy casual outfit to change into for the singing part of the audition.

Remember: this is a competition, and you'll want to look your best.

Come with a prepared song. When choosing a musical piece to sing, pick one that reflects your full personality and vocal range.

Try something you can "play" with, one that's fun for you to sing. Most importantly, choose a number you'll feel confident performing.

Lyrics to your vocal selection should be memorized. No acapella singing will be allowed. An accompanist will be provided.

Bring one copy of your sheet music for the accompanist (and another for you if you need it). If you don't have a song ready,

you may sing Happy Birthday and may be asked to sing a scale.

Dance/Acting Audition Day

Come dressed to move! For the movement/dancing part of the audition, you will learn a short dance routine,

so wear something that you can be energetic in—flexible soled shoes and comfortable clothing plus tap shoes if you have them.