[Capdist-auditions] Zombie Prom Auditions

[Frank Archina]

Please send out ASAP:
>>>
>>> Encore Theatrical is proud to announce auditions for our FIRST youth
>>> production of...
>>>
>>> Zombie Prom
>>> A NEW MUSICAL!!!
>>>
>>> Directed by: Francesco Archina & Joshua Rivera
>>> Musical Director: Alex DiCicco
>>> Choreographer: Ely Thorel
>>> Producer: Jahmere Holland
>>>
>>> Synopsis:
>>> Set in the fabulous '50s, this is a nuclear love tale of a sweet teenage
>>> Gidget-type girl named Toffee and the "rebel without a cause" Jonny. When
>>> the unlikely pair suddenly fall in love at Enrico Fermi High School,
>>> the principal Miss Delilah Strict seeks to intervene and persuade Toffee to
>>> distance herself from the troublesome Jonny Warner. When young Toffee is
>>> forced to give in, Jonny sends himself straight into the Nuclear power
>>> plant located seconds from the school. Toffee can't help but mourn her high
>>> school sweetheart, until he returns...as a NUCLEAR ZOMBIE! Just when things
>>> seem like they cannot get worse the slick and sensational news reporter,
>>> Eddie , shows up to get the scoop, but soon finds his old love...Delilah
>>> Strict! What ensues is a series of unfortunate events that seems to bring
>>> chaos and disorder into the halls of the Enrico Fermi high school. With a
>>> whacked out principal who won't have the chaos, a reporter dying to find
>>> the truth, a zombie in love, and a very confused girl, how will this saga
>>> end? With ROCKING book & lyrics by John Dempsey, and music by Dana P. Rowe,
>>> this musical is simply unforgettable!
>>>
>>> Encore Theatrical will be holding auditions, for their first youth
>>> production this January!! We are looking for students grades 9-12 from all
>>> over the Capital Region, to fill eight roles in this quirky musical comedy
>>> about love after life! Encore Theatrical is proud to announce that we are
>>> not only a TUITION FREE youth company but we are also offering several
>>> educational oppertunities in this production! In addition to working with
>>> the production team the students will also get the oppertunity to work one
>>> on one with the professioal actors playing Delilah Strict & Eddie
>>> Flagrante, who will be announced upon casting. There will be a series of
>>> four workshops over the rehearsal period of two months, they will consist
>>> of:
>>>
>>> 1) Audition Workshop-One on one audition techniques with the production
>>> staff, from how to prepare and choose an audition song, what to wear, how
>>> to write up a resume and even a mock audition and critique!
>>>
>>> 2) Performance Arts workshop- The students will get to work with a very
>>> special guest who has a BFA in musical theater, a professional actress who
>>> has worked in all forms of the stage. She will be coming in for a 3 hour
>>> workshop and will work with the students on technique and prepare them for
>>> there big opening! Students can also expect to perform with her, and even
>>> get critique on there performances.
>>>
>>> 3) Dance workshop- Our choreographer will be doing a special workshop on
>>> modern and hip-hop dance technique, where our students will get to work on
>>> something other then the choreography from the show. They will learn and
>>> perform two dance numbers from select hip-hop numbers and musicals!
>>>
>>> 4) Character Workshop- Lastly is our very exciting character workshop!
>>> This workshop will be a very unique experience for our students. For
>>> this workshop our students will have the oppertunity to work personally
>>> with the adult actors playing Eddie Flagrante & Delilah Strict. They will
>>> get to ask questions, learn, and work, with the adult actors to further
>>> imporve there experience and add to the characters they are playing.
>>>
>>> Encore Theatrical wants this experience to be unique and special for our
>>> students, they will work with adults, put on a top quality show, and do
>>> several exciting workshops along the way!
>>>
>>> Available Roles:
>>>
>>> Jonny Warner – Senior, Good kid from the wrong side of the tracks.
>>> Sincere and funny. High Rock Tenor - up to A4 or Bb4 (can use strong
>>> head voice or falsetto too)
>>>
>>> Toffee – Senior; Good girl, hopelessly in love with Jonny. Soprano Belt [sings
>>> soprano in group numbers]
>>>
>>> The Friends:
>>> Coco – Senior, Cheerleader stuck in her own head. Mezzo-Belt.
>>> Ginger – Senior Nerdy, a tattle tail, obsessed with following the rules.
>>> Alto-Mezzo Belt.
>>> Candy – Senior, Nervous nail bitter always spazzing out - Searching for
>>> a STRONG comedic type. Alto - Belt.
>>>
>>> Joey – Senior Jock, Big handsome, dumb. Tenor.
>>> Jake – Senior, Most popular, handsome and sweet. Bari-Tenor.
>>> Josh – Senior, GEEK non Athletic strong character actor. Tenor.
>>>
>>> Eddie Flagrante – ADULT ROLE [CAST]
>>> Delilah Strict – ADULT ROLE [CAST]
>>>
>>> *All friends will also double as the other roles in the show,
>>> newscasters, singers, announcers, and parents. These roles are considered
>>> supporting leads, with many solos.
>>>
>>>
>>> Auditions for Zombie Prom will be this January 22nd & 23rd, Tuesday and
>>> Wednesday from 7-10PM, with sign in at 6:30PM. Dance callbacks and readings
>>> will be Thursday the 24th, from 7-10. There will be an extended callback
>>> for Jonny & Toffee on Friday the 25th for singing and more readings, this
>>> will be from 7-9PM. Students should prepare 16-20 bars of a musical
>>> theatre pop-rock contemporary piece, please pick something that shows off
>>> your range. Songs from the show are welcomed and even encouraged. Headshots
>>> and resumes are welcomed but not mandatory.
>>>
>>> Rehearsals for Zombie Prom will be February-April. For the month of
>>> February they will be: Sunday/Monday & Wednesday/Thursday from 6-9PM: ALL
>>> MUSIC AND CHOREOGRAPHY will be learned first. For the month of March we
>>> will begin blocking with the same days for rehearsals, but times will
>>> change from 6-9, to 7-10. Full runs with dress begin Monday April 1st and
>>> run through Friday the 5th-runs will be from 630-10. The students will have
>>> that Saturday & Sunday off, Monday April 8th begins Tech week-Full runs
>>> with the band from 630-10. THESE dates like show dates are mandatory.
>>>
>>> Show dates will be April 12th-21st. Fridays & Saturdays @8PM & Sundays
>>> @2PM. We are accepting conflicts you bring, please have them with you at
>>> auditions, with the excepton of emergencys any conficts not given at the
>>> time of auditions will not be honored.
>>>
>>> ALL auditions, ALL rehersals & performances will be at Encore Theatrical
>>> Productions - 826 State Street Schenectady NY 12307.
>>>
>>> If you have any further questions, or concerns you may contact either
>>> Francesco Archina via email: Dramaking0891 at Gmail.com, or Encore
>>> Productions: Encoretheatricalproductions at yahoo.com! Check our facebook
>>> page or google us to find out more about Encore Theatrical Productions!
>>>
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