audition packet for stefanie hero

December 5 at 11am & 3pm
Rotwitt Theater, Rosemont College
Directed by Janine Merolla
Musical Direction by Dave Snyder
Choreographed by Tim Popp
AUDITION PACKET
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS auditions are for grades 1-4
Tuition:
Member $370
Non-Member: $390
This packet includes:
 audition form which is to be completed and handed in at your audition
 audition selection recommendations
 important information about time commitment to this show
Audition Info
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th
from 4:30pm-6:30pm at Wolf PAC
Callbacks will be held on Friday, September 11th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Parents will be
contacted on Thursday, September 10th with more information.
Those auditioning will be asked to…
 Introduce themselves with:
o My name is ____________, I am in __________ grade, and I will be
singing ______ today.
 Sing one of the following songs:
o Any Disney or Musical Theatre song** (HIGHLY recommend), Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star
**Only a verse and one chorus or just one chorus is necessary, no
need to prepare the whole song; Please note that all songs will be
performed a capella
 Read a line or dialogue from the script (lines are included in this packet). Actors
may be asked to read the lines with various emotions. Please note that these
lines do NOT have to be memorized
 Be prepared to answer a few, simple questions about yourself (i.e. what is your
favorite song?; Have you ever danced in a show before, etc). The answers to
these questions will not affect casting. It is simply to get to know the actor better!
Visit www.wolfperformingartscenter.org to schedule your audition.
Cast list will be emailed to parents by Saturday, September 12th.
REHEARSAL & SHOW INFO
Wolf PAC promises a positive, professional theatre experience which can only be
accomplished with your positive and professional participation.
Rehearsals for this production will take place on Tuesdays at Wolf PAC.
IMPORTANT: There will be 2 Casts for this musical.
 Cast A will rehearse on Tuesdays (Sept 15-Nov 24th, 2015) from 4-5:15pm
 Cast B will rehearse on Tuesdays (Sept 15-Nov 24th, 2015) from 5:15-6:30pm
**NOTE: Wolf PAC reserves the right to have only one cast if there are not enough
children to fill the roles. Rehearsal time for one cast will be Tuesdays from 4:456pm**
Rehearsals at Rosemont:
Cast A: Monday, Nov. 30 & Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 4pm-6pm
Cast B: Tuesday, Dec. 1 & Thursday, Dec. 3 from 4pm-6pm
*Students MUST be present for all rehearsals at Rosemont. This will be our only opportunity to
run the show in our performance space. Not attending these rehearsals will affect participation
in the play.
Performance Dates:
Cast A: Saturday, December 5th @ 11am
Cast Members are called at 9am
Cast B: Saturday, December 5th @ 3pm
Cast Members are called at 1pm
Performance Space:
Rotwitt Theater at Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Ave
Rosemont, PA 19010
**ABSENCE POLICY**
*3 or more absences will affect casting
*ALL students MUST be present for rehearsals the week of the show as well as ALL
performances
*Conflicts revealed AFTER casting may result in a change or loss of part
Feel free to contact Tim Popp directly with any questions by emailing
tim@wolfperformingartscenter.org
Show Details
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Robert Lopez, Kristen Anderson-Lopez
Music adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by Will Van Dyke
Book by Cheryl Davis
Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney Animated feature film
Wolf PAC’s youngest performers will take the stage as some of the most beloved children’s characters of all time.
Winnie the Pooh’s tummy is rumbling! Watch as all of his friends in the hundred acre woods help him find his
favorite treat: honey!
CAST OF CHARACTERS:
Narrators (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet)
Winnie the Pooh
Pooh’s Tummy
Tigger
Piglet
Rabbit
Owl
Kanga
Roo
Eeyore
Bees
Christopher Robin
Squirrels
Frogs
Beetles
Chipmunks
Racoons
Birds
AUDITION MATERIAL
For ACTORS:
Dialogue: Please review the following lines and be prepared to perform them at auditions. You do not
have to have all lines memorized. Please be prepared to read for both parts.
POOH: Do you happen to have any honey on you, Tigger?
TIGGER: Not unless I bounded into some. I did get something kinda
sticky on my tail earlier. It’s yours if you want it.
POOH: Thank you, no. I think I’ll hold out until I find some honey.
TIGGER: Suit yourself.
POOH: Can you help me find some?
TIGGER: Love to, Pooh. But I’m busy looking for something myself.
POOH: What are you looking for?
TIGGER: What Tiggers love most – adventure! I’ll let you know when I
find some.
For PARENTS: How can I help my actor do his/her best at auditions?
Ask your actor the follow questions:
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Do you understand what every word means?
What is happening in the scene? What does Pooh want? What does Tigger want?
What are the characters feeling? How do you show that emotion?
When your actor prepares at home, ask yourself the following:
 Are their voices loud and clear?
 Are they showing emotion on their faces?
 Are they using their whole body to tell the story when singing their song?
Want to feel extra prepared?
Take “The Art of Auditioning Workshop” here at Wolf PAC
September 2th from 4-6pm
Register online!
PLEASE PRINT THIS AUDITION FORM
BRING THE COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR AUDITION
Please print information clearly
You may not audition without a completed form
Name: _______________________________________
Age: ________
School________________________________________
Grade: ______
Home Address__________________________________________________________
Parent’s Name:__________________________________________________________
Parent Phone: _______________________ Parent 2 nd Phone: ___________________
Parent’s Email:__________________________________________________________
Please check one of the following:
My performer is ONLY able to attend rehearsals for Cast A on Tuesdays from
4-5:15pm and attend the performance on Sat., Dec. 5, 2015 at 11am.
My performer is ONLY able to attend rehearsals for Cast B on Tuesdays from
5:15-6:30pm and attend the performance on Sat., Dec .5, 2015 at 3pm.
My performer is available for either Cast A or Cast B rehearsals and show dates.
**We will be casting based on these responses, so please be honest and forthright in your reply!**
PLEASE LIST ALL CONFLICTS OR OTHER TIME COMMITMENTS YOU HAVE DURING REHEARSALS
AND/OR PERFORMANCES IN THE CALENDAR ON THE NEXT PAGE. Please check your school,
personal, and family calendars before you audition for this show. Include school concerts,
family vacations, after school activities that conflict with any of the dates at the theatre.
I have entered all conflicts that may interfere with rehearsals and performances _____ (Initial)
I have read and understand the Absence Policy and expected time commitment ____ (Initial)
I will make every effort to attend all rehearsals I am called for ____ (Initial)
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________
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Disney’s Winnie the Pooh KIDS
Conflict Sheet
Rehearsals at Wolf PAC
Cast A will rehearse from 4-5:15pm
Cast B will rehearse from 5:15-6:30pm
September - Tuesdays
15
29
October – Tuesdays
6
13
20
27
November – Tuesdays
3
10
17
24
Rehearsals at the Theatre 4:00-6:00pm
November 30(CAST A)
December 1 (CAST B)
2(CAST A)
3 (CAST B)
Performances
Saturday, December 5th @ 11am (CAST A)
Saturday, December 5th @ 3pm (CAST B)
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