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UPCOMING AUDITIONS
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FROZEN KIDS – a 30 minute musical for ages 4-14
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (play)
BIG FISH (Mesa Arts Center musical)
THE ADDAMS FAMILY YOUNG@PART (MUSICAL)
AUDITION LINKS
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER (PLAY VERSION)
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of Christmas!
This delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book. The crowd-pleasing comedy features plenty of great roles for children and adults, a few favorite Christmas Carols, and lots of laughs
CASTING AGES 4-94
- AUDITIONS Saturday, October 18 from 10:30am-12:30pm
- VIDEO AUDITIONS Due Friday, October 24th at 11pm
- THERE ARE NO IN PERSON CALLBACKS FOR THIS SHOW
- FIRST REHEARSAL: Wednesday, October 29
- PERFORMANCES AT STUDIO 3: December 5-14
- Many adult roles will have limited rehearsal time. Rehearsal may be only 1 day per week for these roles, with 2-3 days per week for larger lead and supporting roles.
- This show may be DOUBLE CAST. We are looking at having one cast with adults as the adult roles, and another cast with teens as the adult roles.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: *SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Not all actors are called for all rehearsals. These are the possible days that rehearsals will be scheduled. Please plan to have rehearsal conflicts listed on your audition application.
- Tuesday, October 28 Cast Meeting at 5:30pm
- Wednesday, Oct 29 6:30-8:30pm Bradley Family only
- Saturday, Nov 1 10:30am-12:30pm Mother & All Child Roles
- Wednesday, Nov 5 6:30-8:30pm Mother & All Child Roles
- Friday, Nov 7 4-6pm Mother & All Child Roles
- Saturday, Nov 8 10:30am-12:30pm All Cast (Add Adult Roles in)
- Wednesday, Nov 12 6:30-8:30pm All Cast
- Friday, Nov 14 5:30-7:30pm All Cast
- Saturday, Nov 15 10:30am-12:30pm Problem Spots if needed
- Wednesday, Nov 19 6-9pm Problem Spots if needed
- Tech Rehearsals Nov 26, 28, 29, Dec 3 **We will select 2 days to do run throughs based on cast availability this week. Tech will be shorter than usual as this is a 55 minute show.
- Performances December 5, 6, 12, 13 (and possible Sunday shows Dec 7, 14)
- Let us know if you cannot perform on a Sunday
PARTICIPATION FEE: (Youth ages 18 and under, still in school): $200 for youth and includes a cast shirt and cast photo. Scholarships are available. Application for scholarships are due on the date of your audition. Additional scholarships available to committee leads.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Cast families will be required to complete volunteer hours for the show, as outlined in the Limelight guide above: What to Expect
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please come prepared to read for at least 2 characters in the audition sides provided.
For video auditions, you may film any 2-4 characters with someone reading the lines of the other characters in the scene.
Email us at limelightartsaz@gmail.com or message us on FB or IG
BIG FISH THE MUSICAL
JOIN US for an information session about this musical, the rehearsal and show schedule, the auditions, and more!
THURSDAY, October 30 at 8:30pm
BIG FISH is a fantastical, heartwarming musical that follows the life of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories captivate everyone around him—especially his loving wife, Sandra. But their son, Will, about to become a father himself, is determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s epic tales. As Will embarks on a journey to understand the man behind the myth, BIG FISH explores the power of storytelling, family bonds, and the search for identity.
With its soaring score, unforgettable characters, and a blend of humor and heartfelt emotion, BIG FISH offers an extraordinary theatrical experience that celebrates the joy of life, the importance of family, and the beauty of the stories we tell. BIG FISH will enchant audiences with its dazzling spectacle and timeless themes, making it a perfect choice for theaters seeking a musical that’s as rich and inspiring as life itself.
CASTING ALL AGES KIDS AND ADULTS!
- AUDITIONS Limited in person auditions November 1
- VIDEO AUDITIONS Due November 4 at midnight
- CALLBACKS: Sunday, Nov 2 from 3-5pm AND Wed, Nov 5 from 7-9pm (indicate on your form which you can attend)
- VIDEO CALLBACKS Due Nov 5 at 9pm
- CAST MEETING Virtual meeting Saturday, Nov 8 at 11:30am
- FIRST REHEARSAL: Will vary by role starting Nov 8
- PERFORMANCES AT MESA ARTS CENTER: January 9-18
- There will be Sunday performances for this show. Please indicate on your audition application if you cannot perform or rehearse on Sunday
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: *SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Not all actors will be called for all rehearsals.
- FOLLOW THIS LINK to view the rehearsal calendar and explanation.
Not everyone will be called for all rehearsal days listed. The ensemble will be divided into five main groups. Everyone will be cast in one OR two of these groups:
Advanced Dancers, Youth Ensemble, Teen Ensemble, Adult Ensemble, and Tap Ensemble
— so not every performer will appear in every number.
Each ensemble group will typically rehearse once per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, depending on cast availability. Cast members should plan for one weeknight rehearsal plus Fridays and Saturdays each week if cast in the show.
If you are cast in a leading role, expect to have rehearsals about 4 days per week.
Performers who choose to participate in only one ensemble will have a lighter weekly schedule, and may only rehearse once or twice per week.
We’ll finalize rehearsal assignments once we see conflicts at auditions, and we’ll do our best to accommodate everyone’s schedules! We hope to post an outline of which groups will be scheduled on which days
- PARTICIPATION FEE:
- $300 for actors 18 and under still in school (who are ALL IN and want to be in multiple parts of the show or leading/supporting roles) *includes a cast shirt
- $150 for actors 18 and under still in school (who want to be in smaller featured roles or ensemble with limited rehearsal commitment weekly)
- $150 for adult actors, refunded upon completion of your volunteer hours.
- Application for scholarships are due on the date of your audition.
VOLUNTEER HOURS
The cast will be required to complete volunteer hours for the show, as outlined in the Limelight guide above: What to Expect.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
1-2 contrasting songs that are no longer than 30 seconds each and 1-2 monologues provided (MONOLOGUE LINK)
Please have these ready cued on a phone or other device. We strongly suggest you bring your own speaker or an adapter/dongle for the most successful audition.
Email us at limelightartsaz@gmail.com or message us on FB or IG.
FROZEN KIDS
At this time, we are still casting the role of KRISTOFF
- NO AUDITION REQUIRED
- NO PARENT VOLUNTEER HOURS
- AUDITIONS for ROLES in person Wednesday, August 20 from 5-6:30pm for ages 6-14 and Saturday, August 23 from 9:30-10:30am for ages 4-6. (plan to attend the whole time) *Contact us if you missed auditions. We have limited in person auditions available on Tuesday, August 26-27.
- AUDITIONS by video due Tuesday, August 26 at 9pm
- NO AUDITION is required for performers wishing to be in in the ensemble only. You can simply sign up for ensemble.
- There will be no in person CALLBACKS for this show. The auditions will use material from the show. If we need to see something additional from you, we will have you submit a video callback.
PARTICIPATION FEE: $300 and includes a cast photo, and the video recording of the show. Performance tickets and cast t-shirts will be available for purchase. Scholarships are available. Application for scholarships are due on the date of your audition. Additional scholarships available to committee leads. Students enrolled in Studio 3 Tuesday & Wednesday musical theatre classes do not have to pay an a production fee.
AT AUDITIONS:
We will be using the material for Frozen Kids from MTI Junior Audition Central. Choose which role(s) you’d like to audition for and prepare the material as listed on the site. You will read scenes and have the opportunity to do 1-2 songs. (choose your favorite)
- PARENT MEETING August 25 from 8-8:30pm via Zoom
- REHEARSALS: ALL CAST Tuesdays 4:30-6pm OR Wednesdays 5-6:30pm
- Additional rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays 6-7pm OR Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm for lead roles (based on casting and performer availability)
- We may additionally open spots on Saturdays 9:30-11am if there is enough interest.
- DRESS REHEARSALS: Saturday December 6 from 9am-12pm, Tuesday, December 9 from 5-7pm and Wednesday, December 10 from 5-7pm
- PERFORMANCES AT STUDIO 3: December 13 at 10am and 12pm
INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIDEO AUDITION
1. Fill out the audition application here.
2. You can record your video all together or edit it together.
3. Start by stating your name, age, and what what roles you will and will not accept, and any roles you are the most interested in.
4. Then choose 1-2 characters and sing the songs for those characters with a karaoke track (no voices in the track)
5. For those same characters, read the script with a family member on screen with you so we can see how you interact with them.
6. Put on your favorite song and dance for us for 30 seconds. We just want to see how you move.
7. Upload your video to a google drive and set the sharing permissions to “view by anyone with the link” OR upload to youtube. Paste the link in the VIDEO Audition Form Here.
8. You’re all done! We’ll contact you if we need to see anything more.
WHAT TO EXPECT
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
PARTICIPATION DETAILS: Participation fee includes all rehearsals, performances, cast photo and shirt