5 days away!

I met with our wonderful pianist, Miss Yvonne, and went over the music for a couple of hours. We have some great ideas and slight changes to the music and script. It's going to rock. I'm also working on finding additional musicians to add a little flair to some of the songs. Thus far, I've got a banjo (Oh, yeah!) and a bass player (Upright and electric). This could be epic.
I had to laugh because I realized most of the production takes place in a Forest. A woodes area.... with.... trees... That's right folks! I'm pulling out the trees we all know and love! This time, I'll add more flowers and bushes to give it a mystical feel. It'll be great.

This entire week will consist of working on a tenative schedule, among other things. It'll be a bit hazy because Yvonne works evenings mostly and doesn't know her schedule too far in advance, and we have to have rehearsals with her since she is our pianist. Go figure. It'll all work out though. It always does.

I hope everyone gets a chance to get to the library to look over the script and get a feel for the story. Either that, or get a synopsis of Midsummer Night's Dream. That will help familiarize you with the storyline and the characters.

We're 5 days away!!!!

Audition Do's and Don'ts!!!

Just a friendly blog for any newbies....
-Totally pick a song that fits your vocal range.
-Don't pick a song that may be sung by others.
-Don't bring props. Just be yourself.
-Have fun.
-Don't choreograph a routine to go with your song.
-Don't imitate your favorite vocal performer. Be yourself.
-Pick a monologue that can demonstrate your volume and abilities to act.
-Don't pick a monologue that involves using an accent.
-Don't use an accent.
-Have fun with your audition.
-Be confident in your audition.
-Talk to the audience or the back wall.
-Don't talk to the floor or the curtains.
-Don't mumble.
-Breath and have fun!

Character List

I figured I would list the character and who they are, for those who aren't familiar with Midsummer Night's Dream.

The Court
Theseus- Duke of Athens. Wise and fair, like a kindly uncle.
Hippolyta- Queen of the Amazons, betrothed (engaged) to Theseus. Just and fair, like a kindly aunt.
Philostrate- Master of Revels to Theseus. Also looks after the runnin of the Court.
Egeus- Father to Hermia. A crotchedty old dad who doesn't understand the younger generation in general, and his daughter in particular. He doesn't get a lot of fun out of life.
Hermia- Daughter to Egeus, in love with Lysander. A bit rebellious and definitely headstrong. She is modern, has a good self-image and is assertive.
Helena- In love with Demetrius. Wimpy and self-indulgent. She has a low self-image and complains a lot.
Lysander- In love with Hermia. Mr. Nice Guy. A bit of a poet and a dreamer. Sees himself as noble, gallant and chivalrous.
Demetrius- In love with Hermia... but more in love with himself. A real scoundrel. Wealthy family, captain of the school football team, always pumping iron and posing. He as sexist attitudes and is dishonest and a bit of a bully. He has already jilted Helena.

The Workers
Peter Quince- A carpenter. Leader of the group of workers who are putting on a surprise play for the duke's wedding. He's a bit of an organizer and gets frustrated trying to whip his motley crew of incompetents into shape. Plays NARRATOR in the wedding play.
Nick Bottom- A weaver. Sees himself as the real manager of the players. Plays Pyramus in the wedding play. Stupid, boastful and stubborn. Other workers look up to him because they think he is more intelligent than they.
Snug- A joiner. Not very bright. Plays the LION in the wedding play.
Francis Flute- A bellows mender. Plays THISBE in the wedding play.
Robin Starveling- A tailor. Plays MOONSHINE in the wedding play.
Tom Snout- A tinker. Plays WALL in the wedding play.

The Fairies
Titania- The proud Fairy Queen
Peaseblossom \
Cobweb The Fairy Queen's attendant servants
Moth
Mustardseed /

Oberon- The jealous, blustering Fairy King

Puck (Or Robin Goodfellow)- Oberon's main sprite. The mischievious hobgoblin who thinks all mortals fools and serves as a link between the fairies and humans. Helikes to brag. Considers himself Oberon's jester. High opinion of himself.

GOOD NEWS!

We have received our scripts and vocal scores!
I am so much more excited now!!!!
There will be a script in the library tomorrow for anyone who wishes to peruse, and it will be there til the 5th.
If there are any musicians who wish to contribute their musical abilities other than singing, let me know.

:o)

Kidsummer Night's Dream Press Release

Roundtown Players invites you to audition for its upcoming Children's Musical A Kidsummer Night's Dream.
(Book by Lynne Bartlett, Mark Leehy and Kevin O'Mara. Music and lyrics by David Billings, Rob Fairbairn, Mark Leehy and Kevin O'Mara.)
This delightful show is based on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Auditions are opened to all who wish to participate, though being able to read is a must.

When: December 5th at 11:30 AM, December 6th at 6:30 PM.
Performance dates are February 19th, 20th, 26th, 27th at 7:30 PM, and 21st and 28th at 2:30 PM.

Where: Roundtown Players Theatre, 165 1/2 E. Main Street, Circleville, Ohio, 43103

Cast: 13m., 8w. Most roles may be played by either gender.

Synopsis: In the woods outside Athens, the fairy king and queen are squabbling over a changeling. Enter a pair of runaway lovers intent on eloping, a suitor in pursuit, and a group of workers rehearsing their humble play as a gift for the duke's wedding. The realms of humans and fairies collide as Puck works his mischief. A Kidsummer Night's Dream, a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, is a marvelous musical that explodes in a joyous celebration of Shakespeare's classic comedy. Kidsummer is full of mischief and mayhem, misunderstandings and magic potion mix-ups, as kings and queens, humble workers, fairies, parents and kids all chase their dreams. This show is simply… MAGIC!

Prep: Those auditioning must have a short monologue and song prepared to perform. There will be a pianist present to accompany those who bring music. There will also be cold readings from the script.

Contact: Director Tahrea Maynard at (740) 497-3409, or email tahreamaynard@yahoo.com. Also check http://rtpchildrenstheatre.blogspot.com for info.

Kidsummer Night's Dream Auditions!!!!

We will be getting the scripts and music scores tomorrow!
AUGH!
We are so pumped about this production.
Having just done MIDsummer Night's Dream this past summer, I was really excited to be re-introduced to the magical story that inspired this great, kid-friendly adaptation.
There's singing, fairies, and magical happenings!
It's awesome!
And it's only 90 minutes long!
lol

Auditions are December 5 at 11:30 am and December 6 at 6:30 pm.
Everyone is welcome to audition, though those auditioning should be able to read.
(There will be a need for a few non-speaking little fairies. If there are any little ones interested in this, let me know.)
All must have a short monologue and song prepared to perform in front of everyone.
There will be a pianist available to accompany anyone with music, though it is not required.
We will be doing cold reading from the script as well.

Our show goes up in the end of February, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28.
Please feel free to email me with questions, and pass my email along to anyone who has questions.

Kidsummer Night's Dream Auditions!!!!

AUDITIONS!!!!!!

Auditions are right around the corner!
I can't believe it!
We've got a pianist, Miss Yvonne Rancourt, who will be with us for auditions.
AGH!
We are so pumped and excited for this show.
I can't believe I'm about to direct my first children's theatre musical.
It is going to rock!!!!

Auditions will be December 5 and 6 at RTP.