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!

- 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
January 22 from 3:00-4:15!  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!

Auditions for the spring musical are quickly approaching!!  You can find audition resources under the Theatre Productions tab.  There will be an informational Audition Workshop on Tuesday, January 22 from 3:00-4:15 in the auditorium.  This workshop is encouraged but not required to audition.

Audition Information for the Spring Musical, Oklahoma, is now available on the Theatre Callboard outside room 121!  You can sign up for an audition time and pick up audition materials there.  Student Director applications are also available.  Crew applications will be posted sometime in January.  Check back then if you are interested in crew!

Our Junior Thespian Troupe had such a fun time today!!  First, we went to two different elementary schools to talk about theatre and play acting games with the 5th graders.  Next, we went to The Oxford Grand Assisted Living facility and performed a collection of Christmas songs, poems and a dance!  Finally, we had our first ever Thespian holiday party!!  So much fun!!

Theatre Class Activities for Wednesday, December 5:

FIRST . . .

Use the link below to read a short article on Children's Theatre:

https://d2wasljt46n4no.cloudfront.net/pdf/content-pages/community-pages/Pinocchio%20Poster.pdf

SECOND . . .

Use the link below to read sample Children's Play scripts.  Choose as many as you would like.  Get an idea of how children's plays are written.

https://www.dramanotebook.com/scripts-based-on-childrens-books/

THIRD . . .

Watch some sample videos of children's play performances.  Links are below.  You can look up more if you still have time left in class.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWwYt3O-MAo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ULgNSyRtLY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMPfKSiwli8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ2xJ1V-FuA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nonzvwTwnTg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2svuPzgpJ80

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOPAjhLCA-E

Alice in Wonderland show photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/D52KBb2VNfwXoW43A

We just wrapped a very successful three night run of Alice in Wonderland!!!  The cast and crew turned out fabulous performances each night!  Below are some pics of actors and technicians getting ready for the Saturday night performance!  Check back soon for more pictures from the show!