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MARIETTA HIGH SCHOOL’S THEATRE DEPARTMENT SPRING MUSICAL

PRESENTS

AUDITION PACKET November 8th-11th, 2017

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MARIETTA HIGH SCHOOL’S THEATRE

DEPARTMENT’S PRODUCTION OF...

“In The Heights” Dear Potential Cast Member,

We are pleased to announce auditions for Department’s production of In The Heights! Please read these pages very carefully so that you have all of the information regarding auditions, rehearsals and the show. There are important audition tips here on this page, so read and take note before your audition!

You must be passing all classes in Aspen at the time of auditions to audition!! “In the Heights” is an extremely character-driven show; Don’t be afraid to throw all your energy into your audition, you can’t go too far! Many voices and movements are necessary for the creative team to make casting and callback decisions, so make sure you commit to everything you do during your audition!

During your audition, please do not dress up like a character. If you do, you’re telling the creative team who you think you should be. Dress to help you feel the part you’re auditioning for, wear shoes similar to a character so your posture is similar, wear a dress if the character wears a dress, dress IN THE STYLE of a character or the show, but by wearing a costume, you’re removing the artistic team’s creativity of seeing you in other roles you may not have seen for yourself.

When you’re singing, whether it be for your initial audition or for callbacks, the most important thing to keep in mind is that acting and intentions are everything. There is a reason you don’t see pop stars winning Tony Awards on Broadway, it’s not about how you sound, it’s about why you’re singing, what you’re singing for and what you’re trying to accomplish through the music. This entire show is character driven and can only be believable because of the actor’s heightened emotion. Whether it be good or bad, the actor must reach a point where speaking dialogue is no longer an option, the only thing they can do is sing. Keep that in mind when you’re preparing for auditions or callbacks. This is one of the most common mistakes in theatre, even with professional actors at the highest levels!

In an effort to increase participation and limit potential conflicts, we are reducing the amount of rehearsal days for this production. Later in this packet, you’ll find a calendar detailing rehearsal times; this show’s performance dates are January 26th – Feb. 3rd on Fridays and Saturday only. Detailed rehearsal schedules are further in the packet.

Majority of rehearsals take place in the black box at Marietta High School and at Ms. Motschman’s (Vocal Director’s) house so please make sure you can commit to the rehearsal dates. If cast you will be given the specific address to Ms. Motschman’s house but I realize you may want to know how far away it is to plan accordingly. The location is on Park Creek Court in Marietta GA. 30064. It is very close to the high school. Please be aware of your commitment level when cast in this show; When one cast member is missing from rehearsal it affects the others in the show, the productivity of rehearsals and ultimately, the final product! Conflicts are a huge part when considering roles for cast members. So please be vigilant in planning for rehearsals. There will be understudies assigned to the principle roles but there will not be an understudy show. If you are cast as an understudy; you recognize that you are taking a chance in not performing in the role.

Make sure you take note of everything in this packet, as it will help to answer any questions you may have. I am so excited to be given the opportunity to help bring this amazing show to life here at Blue Devil Nation! Our entire production team is committed to making it an experience that volunteers and audiences won’t soon forget! This show is going to be muy caliente!!!

Jacob Louis Garcia Jacob Garcia MHS Theatre Dept.- Artistic Director

Meet the Creative Team

Jacob Garcia- Director

Arie Motschman- Vocal Director

Genevieve Batts- Choreographer

Arie Motschman has been active as a music director, accompanist and producer for numerous theatre productions in Georgia and Louisiana. She holds music degrees from Salem College and the University of Tennessee and is the recipient of a Fulbright grant to Germany for post-graduate study. Arie has been accompanying musicians at Kennesaw State University since 2010. Most recently, she was Music Director for Marietta High’s Production of “Sister Act”.

Mr. Garcia is the Artistic Director of this fine Theatre Dept.! He has been involved with theatre since the age of 5 and has 27 years of performance experience. 126 productions under his belt and has performed and lived in 36 states. He was blessed to have been on Broadway! You may have seen him in Wicked, Oklahoma, Mamma Mia, The Last 5 years in New York and Aladdin in California. He is blessed to be working with you.

Genevieve Batts is a Senior at Marietta High School and is our In-house Choreographer for the musical theatre class. She is also Co-Captain of the Marietta Dance Ensemble. She is very excited to be working with you and to be working on In The Heights.

The Audition Process

Audition Dates: November 8th “black box”

@ 3 pm Vocals Only

(9th & 10th Graders only) 1. 10-minute individual increments. 2. Please prepare a song (16 to 32-bars) in the style of the show. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ONLY! Those actors interested in auditioning for Usnavi, Benny, and Sunny should also prepare a one-minute rap. Material does not need to be appropriate for children. Accapella singing is NOT ALLOWED. 3.Perform the spanish poem provided. 4. First come first served. Audition will end after your session. Callback list will be posted online at the Theatre Dept. website on November 9th in the evening.

November 9th “black box”

@ 3 Pm Vocals Only

(11th & 12th Graders only) 1. 10-minute individual increments. 2. Please prepare a song (16 to 32-bars) in the style of the show. SHEET MUSIC ONLY! Those actors interested in auditioning for Usnavi, Benny, and Sunny should also prepare a one-minute rap. Material does not need to be appropriate for children. Accapella singing is NOT ALLOWED. 4. First come first served. Audition will end after your session. Callback list will be posted online at the Theatre Dept. website on November 9th in the evening.

Call Back Dates: November 10th “black box”

@ 3 pm Dance, Acting and Singing

(INVITE ONLY!) 1. Come ready to move! The call back time is 3-7 pm however, you may be asked to leave anytime within that time if the director no longer needs to see anything. 2. You will be learning original choreography, be given acting sides and performing select songs from the show. Not all callback actors will be given acting sides or songs to sing.

November 11th “black box”

@ 1 pm Singing full songs for principals

(INVITE ONLY& TBD! May not need this day.) 1. Come ready to own! The call back time is 1-3 pm however, you may be asked to leave anytime within that time if the director no longer needs to see anything. 2. Will sing full song given to you at 1st callback.

What you need for auditions and callbacks:

1. Read the Character Descriptions. 2. Memorize the Spanish poem. 3. See the Rehearsal Schedule 4. FILL OUT THE AUDITION FORM, MARK YOUR CONFLICTS &

GIVE TO STAGE MANAGER ON AUDITION DATE 5. Have Audition form AND Terms and Conditions forms signed by you

and the parents. You will not be able to audition without the parent and your signature on both forms.

6. Drop box Link: Has reference recordings, callback song cuts and this packet! https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b6yhwa8m7ti8761/AACHQopPNqCehjSp-SIuxNOta?dl=0

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS This show was created for, and we are seeking, a multicultural company.

We are looking for all races, and all body types. No role must be played by an actor of any specific race. A note about stage ages: Your stage age is NOT your chronological age, but the age you appear on the stage. For example you may be 20 years old, but

appear to be 14 or 15 years old on stage.

Usnavi : Owner of De la Vega’s Bodega (corner store), has a thing for Vanessa, hub of the story; rapper/singer, high baritone/tenor (to G4), MUST move well. Benny: works at Rosario’s Car and Limousine, has a thing for Nina; tenor (to Ab4), African America/singer/rapper no required dancing; cannot be latino Nina Rosario: daughter of Kevin & Camila Rosario, freshman @ Stanford University, very bright, Sweet, feels that she has let everyone down because she’s dropping out of college; high belter (to F5) MUST move well. Vanessa: Usnavi’s love interest, works at salon, wants to get out of the barrio, worldly and urban; high belter (to E5) MUST be strong dancer. Kevin Rosario: (The role of Kevin has been pre-cast by an adult) Nina’s dad, co owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine, strong actor, dreaming through Nina; singer, baritone (to E4); no required dancing; Spanish speaking a plus Camila Rosario: (The role of Camila has been pre-cast by an adult) Nina’s mom, co owner of Rosario’s Car and Limousine, determined to keep the family together, stands up to Kevin, she is the glue of the family, straight talker; Spanish speaking a plus; strong singer belter (G3 to B4), MUST move well Abuela Claudia: Raised Usnavi and Sonny, grand matriarch of the entire community, wins the lottery; Spanish speaking a plus; belter (F#3 to C5), no required dancing Daniela: Salon owner, brash; Spanish speaking a plus; singer belter (G3 to C5) Carla: hairdresser works at salon, side kick to Daniela, ditzy; Spanish speaking a plus Sonny: Usnavi’s younger cousin, works at the bodega, aggressive, charming; rapper/singer, tenor (to Bb4) Must be comfortable with portraying same-sex physicality. Piragua Guy: ice man, tenor with extensive singing (must have sustainable A4), cameo role, age not defined; Spanish speaking a plus, dancing not necessarily required Graffiti Pete: local graffiti artist, ghetto talk, must have “swag”; HIP HOP dancer, rapper/singer; Spanish speaking a plus. Must be comfortable with portraying same-sex physicality. Ensemble: Residents of Washington Heights - MUST BE SINGERS/DANCERS (Dance in multiple styles – Latin /hip hop)

Spanish Poem Memorize and Perform on Vocal Auditions. Be prepared to know what its about.

España: He cerrado mi balcón Federico Garcia Lorca

He cerrado mi balcón Porque no quiero oír el llanto Pero por detrás de los grises muros No se oye otra cosa que el llanto.

Hay muy pocos ángeles que canten, Hay muy pocos perros que ladren, Mis violines caben en la palma de mi mano.

Pero el llanto es un perro inmenso, El llanto es un ángel inmenso, El llanto es un violín inmenso, Las lágrimas amordazan al viento, No se oye otra cosa que el llanto.

The Rehearsal Schedule

First Rehearsal

Tuesday, November 14th 4:00 – 6:00 PM Full-Cast Read through at Marietta High School Black Box Theatre. There is a MANDATORY Full cast and their parents meeting @ 7pm after read through. Cast member must have 1 adult with them. Role will be given to someone else if they cannot make the meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS. $100 participation fee is due on this night. Separate Script deposit fee ($50) check will be given to get your script. The $50 check will be returned once the script is turned back in at the end of the production Feb. 3rd @ 9 pm. Do not combine the participation fee and script deposit fees onto one check. Individual Vocal Rehearsals Mondays, Thursdays, Friday (Some SAT & SUN.)- November 14th - January 25th @ Ms. Motschman’s house (Park Creek Court in Marietta GA. 30064- Specific address will be given if you are cast.) These will be individual rehearsals.

The above dates have 2 time slots per day. 2:00pm-4:15pm & 6:30pm-8:00 pm. Actors are required to sign up for a minimum of 3 45-minute sessions per week. Ms. Motschman will have a sign-up genius for you to make an appointment each week. She will try to accommodate however, priority will be given to Leads.

Mr. Grevstad will be helping with individual vocals starting in January. He will be supporting what Mrs. Arie is doing and will make his availability know at that point. Regular Rehearsals Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 4:45-7:00 pm Rehearsal at Marietta High School Black Box Theatre. Weekly Specific Schedules will be given the weekend before required to come. You will be rehearsing Jan. 2-4 2018 of Winter Break! Jan. 2 will have a mandatory build day for the set from 8am -5 pm. You will not be considered if you cannot make this date. Saturday MANDATORY Rehearsals at Marietta High School Black Box Theatre: 10:00am -5:00 pm- ALL CAST

(Dec. 2nd, Dec. 16th, Jan 6th, Jan.20th) YOU MUST BE-OFF BOOK BY January 2nd! (MUSIC AND LINES) TECH WEEK BEGINS~ You are responsible for your own make-up kit. They can

be bought @ Eddie’s Trick shop or online. The make-up kit must be from the company “Ben-Nye” professional theatrics and not regular make-up from

supermarkets. You must bring your own dinner each night! Thursday, January 22nd – 25th 4:00pm - 8:30 PM Full-Cast Rehearsal at Marietta Performing Arts Center.. NO SUNDAY REHEARSALS OR PERFORMANCES!

The Performance Schedule (All performances will be in the MPAC)

Jan. 26th @ 7pm Call time: 5:00 pm

Jan. 27th @ 3pm and 7pm Call time: 1:00 and 5:00 pm Feb. 2nd @ 7pm Call time: 5:00 pm

Feb. 3rd @ 3pm and 7pm Call time: 1:00 and 5:00 pm

Terms and Conditions Pt. 1 Auditioner and the parent/legal guardian agree to abide by the following when signing your audition form to the terms and conditions:

1. Rehearsal will begin on time. I will arrive 5 – 10 minutes early and be prepared to start on time. �

2. If I am a minor, my parents agree to pick me up on time from all of my rehearsals. � WE ARE NOT A BABYSITTING SERVICE AND WILL CHARGE $1 PER MINUTE IF NOT PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER REHEARSAL ENDS. If payment is NOT made it will be charged to the students account at their school.

3. We are requiring, a participation fee of $100 for actors. This fee is per student. Checks can be made �to Marietta High School theatre Dept. Due Date is on November 14th 2017

4. I understand that I MUST E-mail my conflicts with the presented rehearsal schedule if Cast. Bring your conflicts to the November 14th rehearsal. I also understand that I am allowed three total unexcused absences (although not encouraged). When I miss my third rehearsal, I will be replaced. �

5. I understand that I may not miss ANY tech rehearsal time from Jan. 22nd – 25th for any reason (except a death in the family or being very ill with a doctor’s notice) or I will be replaced. �

6. THERE IS NO FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED IN THE MPAC OR BLACKBOX SPACES. Snacks can be consumed in the hallway outside of the auditorium and the hallway behind the blackbox.

7. I will respect the other actors and the Directors by staying quiet and listening for my turn on stage. �

8. We are requiring, a script fee of $50 for actors. I will be issued a script and assigned a number at the Cast Materials Day November 14th, 2017. I will take notes on my blocking, dances and musical numbers with pencil only, and erase all marks in the book when the show is complete. Script fee checks will be given back if script is turned back in on Feb. 3rd by 9pm.

9. If I am cast as any lead role, I understand that I will be needed for promotional events outside of the rehearsal schedule below. �You will be notified at least 24 hours in advanced.

10. I understand that if I am over 16 years of age, I must participate in at least 2 days of set construction. Sign-up sheets will be �made available for specific set building days. If I don’t sign up that will count as 2 unexcused absences and will be replaced. If I do sign up but do not attend, it will count as an unexcused absence. �

11. I understand that it is MANDATORY FOR ALL above the age of 15 to stay for the strike after the 7pm Saturday show on Feb. 3rd 2018 as well as come in on Sun. Feb 5th from 3:00- 7:00 pm for 2nd day of strike. If parents come help it will be most welcomed and even faster J!

Terms and Conditions Pt. 2

1.Byagreeingonlinetothetermsandconditionclause,Iand/ormychildunder18acknowledgethatIamfullyawareoftherisksassociatedwithmyparticipationintheMariettaPerformingArtsCentertheatricalevent(“IntheeHeights”)including,butnotlimitedto,anypotentialinjurytopersonordamagestopropertyresultingfromthespecificactivitiesexpectedtobeperformedbymeortheuseofequipmentorfacilitiesduringtheProduction.IamalsofullyawarethatsomeoftheequipmentusedintheProductionaswellasthefacilitiesusedforpracticeandforperformancesmaynotbeowned,leasedorotherwisecontrolledbyMariettaPerformingArtsCenter("MPAC")andthatMPACcannotguaranteeitssafety.Asaresult,IunderstandandacknowledgethatwhileMPACwillexercisereasonablecaretoensurethatthefacilitiesandequipmentusedintheProductionareadequatefortheuseintended,MPACcannotguaranteethatthefacilitiesortheequipmentusedwillbesafeforusebyme.Theundersignedagreestowaiveandreleaseanyandallrights,theundersigned,anyrelatives,children,ward,spouse,orheirs,mayhavetomakeaclaimagainstMPAC,MariettaCitySchoolsanditsBoardofDirectors,employees,staff,officers,representatives,and/oragents(collectively“Indemnities”)arisingfromanypersonalinjuryordamagetopropertyasaresultof,orinanywayarisingout,ofmyparticipationin“InTheHeights”.WiththisWaiver,Iexpresslyassumetheriskofpersonalinjury,death,orlossordamagetopersonalpropertyarisingoutoftheProductionorarisingand/orrelatedtotheconditionofthefacilitiesand/oranyequipmentusedintheProduction.

ThisWaivershallremainvalidunlessexpresslyrevokedinwritingbytheundersignedwithwrittenreceiptacknowledgedbyMPAC.

2. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AND/OR MY CHILD UNDER 18 AM GIVING UP (WAIVING AND RELEASING) ANY RIGHT I MIGHT HAVE TO SUE OR MAKE A CLAIM FOR ACTS, OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE ON MY BEHALF OR WHICH MIGHT SUBSEQUENTLY ARISE OR OCCUR, AGAINST MARIETTA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, STAFF, OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES AND/OR AGENTS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO MY PARTICIPATION. IT IS MY INTENT TO GIVE UP THOSE RIGHTS AND PROVIDE THIS HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, AND I AND/OR MY CHILD UNDER 18 DO SO KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY.

3. Photo Release -Byagreeingonlinetothetermsandconditionsclause,IalsoacknowledgethatIand/ormychildunder18amfullyawarethatImaybephotographedand/orvideotapedforpromotionalpurposes.Thesepicturesmayappearinlocalnewspapers,theMCS/MPACTheatrewebsite,MCS/MPACFacebookpage,orothermedia.

4.ByagreeingonlinetothetermsandconditionsclauseandifIamundertheageof18thatIhavemylegalguardiansconsenttoallTermsandconditionsfortherehearsals,performancesandauditionprocessforthisproduction.

Parent Signature:__________________________________________ Student Signature:_________________________________________