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Cast Auditions
Cast Auditions
Elementary Audition Packet for Shrek Jr.
Middle School Audition Packet for Shrek Jr.
During auditions it is important to remember these things:
During auditions it is important to remember these things:
Have fun! Seriously, it’s all about the fun.
We are looking for originality, we want you to make your own character choices. Don’t be afraid to be silly or over the top. More times than not, it is exactly what we are looking for.
Be sure to stay hydrated and eat healthy. Keeping your body in good shape will help you be the best actor you can be.
It’s okay to be nervous. Even as adults we get nervous during auditions. Just give it your best shot. Even if you don’t succeed on your first try you will have gained valuable information and the next time you audition will become that much easier. Taking square breaths is a great way to keep yourself calm, centered, and focused.
Your behavior on and off the stage can easily play a factor in casting. If you are not being respectful of other actors while they audition, you will not be expressing your best self to the production crew. Those students are probably just as nervous as you and could use your support.
Try your hardest and be the best you can be.
How will auditions work?
How will auditions work?
Musical Auditions (Middle School)
Students stay after school on their assigned day. Students will meet in the Main Theater at 3:40pm. Monologue and Song Auditions will be performed in front of the production team (director, music director, and assistant director) in room 135. The student will need a prepared 30 second monologue and 30 second song (you MUST bring sheet music for the piano accompanist). Songs and monologues must be school appropriate. There will be a short dance piece that will is taught during auditions. Students who receive a callback will receive an email Wednesday night, following auditions. Callbacks are held on Thursday in the Main Theater. Callbacks will entail various scenes and songs from the show provided in the callback invitation email. The cast list is released Friday, after school.
Musical Auditions (Elementary School)
Students will audition in their Encore classes (music and musical theatre production). Students will learn a monologue, song, and dance in class. They will perform this monologue, dance and song during class for the Elementary Team. Depending on the show, elementary students may be given the opportunity to participate in Callbacks. If a student is asked to participate in Callbacks, they will receive an email Wednesday night. The cast list is released Friday, after school.
Play Auditions (Middle School)
Students stay after school on their assigned day. Students will meet in the Main Theater at 3:40pm. Monologue Auditions will be performed in front of the production team (director and assistant director) in room 135. The student will need a prepared 30 second comedic monologue and 30 second dramatic monologue. Monologues must be school appropriate. Students who receive a callback will receive an email Wednesday night, following auditions. Callbacks are held on Thursday in the Main Theater. Callbacks include scene reads from the show and physicality opportunities. The cast list is released Friday, after school.
Talent Show Auditions (K-8th)
Students will submit a 2-5 minute video of their talent performance to the audition google form. The audition videos will be watched and voted on by a panel of judges, composed of a variety of PPA staff members. We only cast about 20-25 acts per talent show.
Monologue and Song Resources
Monologue and Song Resources
Monologue Resources
PPA Middle School Monologue Resources
https://www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-kids-teenagers/
https://www.stagemilk.com/monologues-for-kids/
*** Please note monologues on the sites listed above may cover a variety of topics and span several age groups, use them at your discretion.
Sheet Music Resources
Sheet music should contain the Vocal Part, Lyrics, and Piano Part. Piano sheet music should be clearly marked with the start and stop points. Music should be stored in a small binder for ease of access. Many sheet music companies require a purchase fee.
https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/en-US/
Parker Performing Arts - Arts Teachers
PPA Arts Staff will not provide audition coaching for PPA Main Stage Productions, but they are a great resource for sourcing specific materials. If you need assistance locating a monologue or sheet music, please reach out to any of the PPA Arts Staff.
Crew Applications
Crew Applications
All crew members must have a PPA Technical Theatre Safety Contract on file to participate.
Contract is located at the end of the Safety Handbook. A student only needs to submit one (1) contract for the duration of their education at PPA.
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