Congratulations to our 2017-2018 Junior Thespian Society officers!!

President:  Lily

Vice President:  Zach

Secretary:  Jami

Treasurer:  Camey

Historian:  Rory

Activities Chair:  Ava

WELCOME TO HMS THEATRE!!!!

We are so excited for our theatre classes and productions here at HMS this year!  Our Fall Musical is quickly approaching!  If you haven't had a chance to stop by the Theatre Board outside of room 121 and pick up an audition packet, you should do that soon!!  Auditions for the musical will be held on August 28, 29 and 30 after school.  You can sign up for an audition time and pick up a packet on the Theatre Board!

We will have an Audition Workshop on Wednesday, August 23 from 3:00-4:30 in the auditorium.  This workshop is for anyone interested in auditioning for the musical.  We will discuss auditions, learn songs and answer your questions.  Attending the Audition Workshop is not mandatory but STRONGLY encouraged!

Student rehearsal materials and information about the musical are posted on the Theatre Productions page.  Just click on the Theatre Productions tab at the top of this page to learn more about the musical and also find resources to help you have a successful audition!

If you are interested in being a Student Director for the musical, applications are available on the Theatre Board.  The application is due to Mrs. Wheeler by Wednesday, August 23.  The Student Director list will be posted on the Theatre Board Thursday, August 24.

All other crew applications and information will be posted in a few weeks.  Listen to the announcements and check the Theatre Board for when they will be posted!

If you have any questions about HMS Theatre and how to get involved, see Mrs. Wheeler in room 121 or the auditorium!

MUSICAL AUDITION TIPS

Before the Audition

-  Get to know the show!  Read the script, listen to the songs, watch videos, etc.  You can find lots of information on the HMS Theatre Site under the Theatre Productions tab:  http://heritagemstheatre.blogspot.com/p/theatre-productions.html

-  Read the audition materials carefully!  If you don’t understand something, ask someone!

-  Prepare your song!  Choose one of the cuttings you will be successful at.  Be sure to practice and plan to sing with accompaniment.  If you don’t know how to pronounce something, look it up!  Make sure you understand the context of the song: is it funny or dramatic, etc.  Plan to sing your song in character with expression.  Plan out movements and gestures that fit with the song and the character!

- Practice speaking with an English accent.  Practice both a Cockney accent and more of an upperclass/proper British accent.  You can find lots of resources online to help you learn accents.

- Check out the Theatre Productions section of the HMS theatre site: http://heritagemstheatre.blogspot.com/

This section has sample songs, audition cuttings, information about characters, etc.

- Plan to attend the Audition Workshop on August 23!  This workshop will provide you with lots of tips and information you will need to know for your audition!  You will also get to practice the audition songs!

-  Don’t forget to proofread your audition form for errors!

- Sign up for an audition time!  Write the time down so you will remember!

James and the Giant Peach Actor Rehearsal Tracks:  LINK to Songs