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IN THE WOODS - MELBOURNE AUDITION

Sat, 20 Aug 2005, 01:05 pm
Dyannah Tran1 post in thread
The wait is over! All the information regarding the new production of INTO THE WOODS is attached.

Remember to BOOK an AUDITION time! and get in early!

AHSHL & MD Productions are proud to announce their production for November 2005

Celebrating the Aids Hepatitis and Sexual Health Line Inc. 20th Anniversary

INTO THE WOODS
Music & Lyrics by Steven Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

Revenue - Mechanic Institute Performing Arts Centre
November 2005

AUDITIONS ARE NOW OPEN

The Story
A bewitching crew of classic fairy tale characters including: an ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a
roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale. When a Baker and
his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the
spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is
granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively
irreverent fantasy in the style of "The Princess Bride" becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.

See http://www.acopa.com.au for Character Descriptions and further details.

Audition Requirements
Two Contrasting Songs of own choice ˆ choose at least one appropriate song from the style of the show. Do not prepare songs from the show.
Remember that as time is limited, you may not complete the song, so choose an appropriate starting point.
Part of the audition may involve singing of scales.
One short monologue of own choice should be arranged and prepared for extensive workshopping with the director. No longer than one (1) minute.
Additional dialogue may be given during auditions for presentation.
All auditionees must bring a photo of themselves (non returnable).

NOTE: Remember, you only have approximately 10 minutes with the audition panel, so make an impression.

Audition Dates
Vocal/Dialogue Auditions will be held at Australian Centre Of Performing Arts, (ACOPA) North Melbourne, On 10th September 2005.
All auditions require a booking.
If recalls are required they will be held immediately the day following your audition.
Auditionees are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early for their audition to fill in registration details and warm up.

Audition Venue
All auditions will be held on the 10th September between 10am - 5pm at Australian Centre Of Performing Arts (ACOPA), 14 Raglan St, North Melbourne
3051. Be sure to book for and Audition time.

Show Dates
INTO THE WOODS will be presented from 1st November 2005 at The Mechanics Institute Performing Arts Centre, Brunswick and will comprise a total of
eleven shows. These include two Gala shows not open to the public. Any person auditioning should be prepared to keep the weeks of and prior to show
entirely available with no exception.

Auditions
Those having piano accompaniment must provide readable sheet music in the key you wish to perform. NO requests to transpose. Own accompanist allowed.
Taped accompaniment music is permitted providing it contains NO vocal line.
Unaccompanied auditions will not be allowed.
All auditionees must wear comfortable/appropriate clothing that allows audition panel to see body shape.
All auditionees are asked to be warmed up and ready prior to the commencement of Audition.

Show Requirements
Each cast member will be required to execute the Rules and Conditions of the Company.

AUDITION BOOKING
(Rommy) 0408 498 606

AHSHL & MD Productions invite all intending auditionees to submit a resume and photo prior to the date if they so desire for pre-consideration.
drew_lone@hotmail.com

APPLICATIONS CLOSE
Thursday 8th September 2005

This production is a collaboration with MD Productions, headed by Drew Cipollone, and AIDS, Hepatitis and Sexual Health Line to act as celebration
for their 20th anniversary. The production will be a contemporized and personal interpretation by the director and act as a metaphor for Aids.

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