AUDITION PACKET Sherwood Foundation for the Arts 2012 Summer Musical "The Wizard of Oz"

Welcome to Sherwood Foundation for the Arts 2012 summer production of "The Wizard of Oz". We want this show to be both a challenge and a pleasant experience for everyone. If you plan to audition for a role in the show, you must fill out the audition form, sign up for an audition time (via our website), and come prepared to perform a 16-bar vocal audition. Other audition activities may include learning and demonstrating dance steps, reading from the script, and singing in ensemble with other applicants. Please be prompt and ready to perform. SFA is proud to be able to provide the many talented performers of Sherwood and its surrounding communities with an opportunity to participate in a unique theatrical experience. To make this effort a success, we need everyone's agreement to some simple rules, as well as their help in preparing for the show. Age Requirements. Minimum age for cast members is 6 years, with one completed year of elementary education. Most lead roles will be cast as adults. Munchkin and some other supporting roles are open to children or anyone under 60" in height. Company rules. Community theater is particularly challenging because our casts tend to be larger than that of a professional show and because the range of experience of cast members tends to vary widely. Because of this, the audition form outlines company rules to which each cast and crew member must adhere. Please make sure that you understand these rules before auditioning. A production of this kind relies on the willingness of cast members, parents and friends to volunteer their special skills. All cast members (and parents of young cast members) will be asked to help in some way. We will assign each cast member or representative family member approximately 8 hours of preparation activities during the course of the show. Auditions. Please follow these steps for your audition: 1. Fill out the attached form and attach a recent face photo to it in the upper right corner. 2. Sign up for an audition time slot here. 3. Bring the completed form with you to auditions. Also bring your sheet music for the accompanist. 4. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition slot, and be prepared to stay until it is completed 5. Please show respect for those who are auditioning. Please do not applaud the auditions. 6. When you are called to the stage, please follow director's instructions. 7. When your audition is over, you are free to leave. If you have any questions during the audition process, feel free to ask someone wearing a name tag. Show schedule. Please be prepared to keep the following times reserved for your participation in the show: Rehearsals, May 8 - June: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-9:00pm, and Saturday mornings 9:00-11:30 Rehearsals, July 1-16: rehearsal schedule TBD by directors Rehearsals, July 21-24: 5:00pm-10:00pm Production runs: July 26-28: 5:00-11:00pm Show strike: Julv 28. after final curtain until done, and Julv 29th. 9am until completed

The Wizard of Oz Audition Form

You must audition to be invited to take a role in the show Applicant Name Date of Birth Address Phone Vocal Range: S A T B Specific Role of Interest Gender: M F Height/Weight NO / Email Address

Sherwood Foundation for the Arts

Please attach recent face photo here

Will you accept any role? YES

Relevant Performance Experience Role Company Show Public Performance YES NO

Role Company You may add more on the back of this sheet

Show Public Performance YES NO

COMPANY RULES: If invited to take a role in our production of The Sound of Music, then you agree to: 1. Attend all rehearsals: You may miss 3 rehearsals total, but no more than 1 during the last 3 weeks of rehearsal. Dress rehearsal attendance is mandatory. Each time you must miss a rehearsal, you must give the producer 24 hours notice. 2. Be prepared: You must come to rehearsals on time, prepared, and must meet the directors expectations for part memorization at dates they specify. You are expected to stay to the end of the scheduled rehearsal time. You must abide by all call times for tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and productions. 3. Help out: You will be assigned 8 hours of show preparations activities in addition to rehearsals to help construct costumes, build sets, or work on the load-in/load-out crew. You must participate in the show strike. 4. Accept direction: You must follow directions of the directors, stage manager and producer during all rehearsals, technical work sessions and productions. 5. Be substance-free at all rehearsals, work sessions and performances. Failing to honor your agreement to the Company Rules may lead to you being replaced in the cast. If invited to take a role in the production, I agree to abide by the Company Rules listed above. SIGNATURE PARENTAL PERMISSION (applicant under 18) DATE