UPCOMING FROZEN REHEARSAL DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR AND OTHER INFORMATION FOR LS & MS!

UPCOMING FROZEN REHEARSAL DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Please note all rehearsals are in the 

LS Theatre unless otherwise noted

Tuesday, December 3rd

3:45-5:45pm 

ALL MS CAST & CREW READ THROUGH 

*5th grade is invited to our first read through as the first LS rehearsal is on Shadow Day

*Crew is optional as well this day

Wednesday, December 4th

3:20-4:30pm 

ALL LS CAST REHEARSAL 

(5th grade optional due to Shadow Day/After School Movie at MS/Winter Concert)

Thursday, December 5th

NO rehearsal due to Spirit Night please come out and support the Davis Lions Basketball Teams or Decibelles at the Lighting of Brookhaven.

Tuesday, December 10th

3:45-5:30pm  

All Elsas, All Annas, Hans, Oaken, Queen, Kristoff

Wednesday, December 11th

3:20-4:30 

3rd-5th grade REHEARSAL

Thursday, December 12th

3:45-5:45pm  

ALL MS CAST IN THE THEATRE

*CHANUKAH SECRET FROZEN GRINCH EXCHANGE/CHANUKAH PARTY from 3:45 to 4:15 in the theatre for ALL MS CAST & MS CREW. ALL MS CAST REHEARSES FROM 4:30 to 6:00 pm, CREW MAY LEAVE AFTER 4:15 or CHOOSE TO STAY FOR ALL OF THE REHEARSAL.

Tuesday, December 17th

3:45-5:30  

ALL MS CAST

Wednesday, December 18th 

NO Lower School Rehearsal

HAPPY ALMOST CHANUKAH- WINTER BREAK!

Thursday, December 19th

NO MS Rehearsal. 

Study for mid-terms! :) 

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MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

• The full MS schedule will be released in the next two weeks, until then it is week by week. Thank you for your patience as we work to put it together.

• Middle School Cast and Crew 
  
  

  Please fill out this Middle School Cast and Crew Secret Chanukah Frozen Grinch Likes Form sharing your interests, likes, and favorite things to help out your Secret Chanukah Frozen Grinch Giver no later than Monday 12/11! Remember to keep it below $10, the suggested amount is $5 or below, and we will exchange gifts at Thursday, December 12th rehearsal and party which is from 3:45 to 5:45pm that day. The crew may leave anytime after 4:15pm, if a crew member does not want to or cannot stay until 5:45pm.

  
  

  The responses to the form can be viewed here.

  
  You will draw and get your Secret Chanukah Frozen Grinch name at our first rehearsal on Tuesday, December 2nd. 

LOWER SCHOOL INFORMATION

• The FIRST LS Rehearsal is Wednesday, December, 4th from 3:20-4:30pm for ALL LS CAST. 
• 5th grade may join the MS rehearsal on Tuesday, 12/3 due to MS shadow day on 12/4. 
• Rehearsal be in the LS Theatre right after school and students will be dismissed through the normal carpool line at 4:30pm.
• ALL LS Frozen participants will receive their script and CDs at the first rehearsal. If you have not, please email Kphillips@davisacademy.org and I will make sure your child receives hers/his before the end of the week. 
• SINCE THE LS CAST REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, WE WILL BE ABLE TO FINALIZE THE LS CAST REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOr JANUARY-MARCH BY  MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th

THE FULL SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED ON THE BLOG MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th. 

Please note all rehearsals in December are listed on the blog. 

REMINDERS & INFO FOR MONDAY CALLBACK

HI EVERYONE!

Thank you cast, crew, and alumni mentors for your professionalism Thursday during our first callback day.

This Monday, November 25,  as we discussed in callbacks today, there will be an open session in the theatre from 7:30am to 8:30am for those who would like to work on character development, get off book for the callback scenes and songs, and learn dance steps for the 8:30am until 12pm callback. We strongly encourage all actors to work on their character development as discussed with the panel on Thursday in our ending feedback session.

EVERYONE will be attending from 8:30m until 12:00. At 12:00ish, we will dismiss the first wave of auditioners. The second callback will begin after lunch break at 12:25ish, we will be done by 4:30ish and hope to get everyone out as soon as possible. Everything happens in real-time if we see what we need to see from each actor to make a decision we will be able to dismiss students throughout the day and not keep every actor until the end of callbacks. If you are dismissed at 12:00pm, you may stay in the theatre/arts wing of the lower school until your ride is able to pick you up.


Please remember to take direction, make specific choices, speak slowly, loudly and clearly, and to understand who you are, where you are, what you are saying/singing, and why you are saying singing it. WORK ON CHARACTER DRIVEN MOVEMENT- SEE IMAGE AT END OF POST ON WHAT THIS MEANS!!!

WATCH CLIPS FROM FROZEN AND THE FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL SO YOU CAN SEE THE CHARACTER MOVEMENT, GESTURES, WALKS, POSTURE, & MANNERISMS THAT ARE REQUIRED OR NEEDED FOR EACH ICONIC CHARACTER. Please do your homework!!

ALSO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO READ & USE  THE SCRIPT/VOCAL/ACTOR RESOURCES LINKS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BLOG. THE ENTIRE SCRIPT IS THERE VIA E-READER AS WELL AS THE GUIDE AND INSTRUMENTAL TRACKS.




FROZEN JR SCRIPT VIA E-READER

Frozen Jr Instrumentals

Monday, November 25

8:30am to 12:00pm 

(Callbacks Round 2 pt 1)

12:00-12:25pm Lunch/Break

You are strongly encouraged to please PACK your food and bring with you. If delivering you must have it delivered as close to 12pm as possible- it will be a busy campus with conferences and there will not be time to wait for delivery services, our lunch break is from 12 to 12:28ish.

12:30pm to 4:30ish pm 

(Callbacks Round 2 pt 2)

Tuesday, November 26

ONLY IF NEEDED (we will know by 1pm on Monday 11/25)

9:00am to 1:00pm (Callbacks Round 3 pt 1)

Here a few inspirational images and acting reminders.

We will see you bright and early for a fabulous Monday of auditioning!!

MS AUDITION & CALLBACK INFORMATION FOR THURSDAY!

What an AMAZING first day of auditions!!! Incredible day! 

 Thank you to all who came out to audition yesterday and to our working crew. 

ALL MS AUDITIONERS PLEASE CLICK HERE & FILL OUT THIS CALLBACK INTEREST FORM 

before 2:30pm tomorrow. 

Please read this post in full. 
We look forward to seeing you all!

CALLBACKS SCHEDULE

ALL Auditioners are asked to attend the first callback on:

Thursday, November 21

4:00pm-8:00pm*
(Callback Round 1)

*3:45-4:00pm Warm-ups/additional practice for those who want to review any songs/material on their own in the theatre before official callbacks begin. All students should take the bus down to the theatre.

Monday, November 25

8:30am to 12:00pm 

(Callbacks Round 2 pt 1)

12:00-12:25pm

Lunch/Break

12:25ish pm to 4:30ish pm 

(Callbacks Round 2 pt 2)

Tuesday, November 26

ONLY IF NEEDED

9:00am to 1:00pm (Callbacks Round 3 pt 1)

Callbacks

• A mandatory callback for ALL students auditioning will be held Thursday, November 21 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Details are outlined in the information packet. Please pack a dinner/snacks.

• A second day of callbacks will be held on Monday, November 25 from 8:30 to 4:30pm

• Not every actor will need to stay for the duration of the entire Monday callback. The first wave of auditioners will be dismissed around 1:00pm.

• Auditioners are advised to keep their phones with them so they may inform their rides when they are finished.

• A Final callback will be held Tuesday, November 26 from 9:00am to 12:00pm only if needed. We will announce this around 12pm on Monday 11/25.

• At callbacks, we will be looking at all script cuttings, movement pieces, and songs only in the musical.

• There will be a fun group dance audition, improv scenes, singing: (solos, in duets, trios, & groups) and a rhythm call as well.

• You will be called up to read for multiple parts in the show and will be redirected to try your scene/characters in different ways. So please be familiar with/have knowledge of all of the characters and songs. 

Attire

• Please pull hair back from the face.

• Wear comfortable but appropriate attire that makes you memorable, shows your personality and creates a great first impression.

• Do not wear any clothing that will cause you to fidget with it or that hides your hands. It is ALWAYS a good idea to wear what you wore in your initial audition to your callback.

• Ladies, no jewelry or items on wrists, please. 

• You will need to be able to move in callbacks, so please wear or bring shoes in which you can move/dance. NO UGGS, BOOTS, FLIP-FLOPS, or CROCS. Sneakers, closed toed slip-ons, flats are great. If you have dance shoes (jazz, ballet, lyrical, character shoes), please bring them or wear them to your audition.

What to bring to callbacks

• A water bottle
• Your phone
• Your script (if you have already registered and received one)
• A pencil
• Snacks and a lunch or dinner
• A great attitude! :) 

Advice

• Being prompt and listening to directions is an important aspect of auditioning.
• Use your best theatre etiquette.
• Don't worry if you make a mistake, own it, and act like you meant to do it! We will never know if you made a mistake or were nervous if you own the stage and "fake it 'til you make it!"
• Opportunity favors the prepared mind!
• PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE!!! We are expecting fully rehearsed, prepared, dazzling audition selections. Your audition should be BETTER than an actual show performance. 
• So practice, practice, practice. HAVE FUN! BE BOLD AND CONFIDENT! Be open-minded. Take Creative Risks, these are iconic characters! BE LOUD AND PROUD! Show us your presence and style!
• Use your full voice and energy. Do not hold back. This is YOUR chance!
• Be prepared to show us you can take direction!
• Don't get stuck on reading for one part/role. Every part/role is amazing and we are going to place you where you will best shine and be the star you are! 
• DON’T ask for feedback. Feedback comes from acting classes, lessons, workshops, and training, not auditions. Work with a coach/teacher/director/person prior to your audition and ask them for feedback. Come prepared with the material ready to give your best performance and don’t expect to get anything but a “Thank you for coming in” at the end. If you get more that is great but do not expect it. The casting directors are looking to cast the best actor for the parts they are casting. It is not the casting directors' job to give feedback to all the actors at auditions. It is the job of the actor to come in prepared with all the emotion ready to give the best performance.
• Have fun at the audition! We want you to do well. :) 

FAQs
Who can audition for the spring musical?

• Auditions are open to middle school students. There are group roles for our elementary students that vary by grade level.

Do I have to sing, dance and act during the audition?

• Yes! It's a musical! And it's fun!

How can I prepare for my audition?

• Practice every day, and in front of everyone you meet, get feedback!
• Learn your song and scene well so you feel confident.
• Prepare at least one song from the show that suits your singing voice and shows off your acting skills, personality, and range.
• Prepare one acting scene from the show (plan verbal and physical things for your scene, but don't need to memorize).
• Warm-up your bodies and mentally prepare for your audition. Auditions are like applying for a job: make a good impression!

What are call-backs?

• They are NOT a list of people who have made the musical or have been cast in the roles for which they are call-backed. Call-backs are to see things we didn't have a chance to see during individual auditions.

Can athletes audition for the musical?

• Yes! Please refer to the information packet for more specific details, but remember your role/character in the play will be limited by the amount of other commitments you have indicated. 

What if I am not sure about my conflicts and schedule?

• Go ahead and audition, and then we can figure out if your schedule will work with the parts for which you are being considered! But please remember to take into account how many commitments to other activities you have as well as your academic workload.

What if I am not sure if I want to be on crew or on stage?

• Go ahead and audition and then we can figure out where you will shine best!

What crew positions are needed?

• Running crew help which assists all aspects of the show during its performances from curtain openings/closings, to setting up the sets/scenes, props handling, getting characters into positions, assisting with special effects like fog machines, and more!
• During the rehearsals, help is needed with organizing all costumes, props, inventory, as well as assisting with making costumes, getting sizes, writing down stage directions, helping with running music, making prompt books, and more. Being a self-directed leader and a collaborative team member who takes direction well is a huge plus.

How does casting work?

Many factors play a part in how a show is cast such as: confidence/presence on stage, ability to be heard and understood, scheduling conflicts & rehearsal availability, academic good standing, energy, and chemistry between actors and how they look together, sound together, what vocal ranges or acting demands does a part require and can that actor fit those demands/ranges, (e.g. in Lion King, Young Nala must look and sound younger than Nala who is older, wiser, and sings in a lower alto and a mezzo soprano power belt, while both Nalas need to have similar movements/tones/mannerisms/looks on stage, Young Simba and Young Nala need to look about the same age, as do Simba/Nala, so if an actor "goes out" for Young Nala but is the tallest and oldest looking actor auditioning in the group of all Nalas, this wouldn't be believable to an audience, these things are out of an actor's control and an actor shouldn't worry about what he or she can't control in an audition or in casting)

So what can an actor control in an audition?

 Every actor has an equal opportunity to show what he/she can do. An actor can make sure he or she gives the best audition at the moment he/she needs to deliver it most, which means at the time of the individual audition and throughout callbacks. If an actor shows on stage that he/she gives an outstanding, fully prepared and dynamic audition for the role he/she most is interested in at the time of auditions by taking risks, making specific character choices, voices, movements, and expressions, then he/ she has given himself/herself the best chance at getting that part. It is about being prepared, memorable, being heard, and being expressive! Also, it is about taking directions from the audition panel and making changes immediately in a character when asked. (e.g. If the panel consistently keeps asking an actor to be louder or use facial expressions, every time the actor is on stage, the actor is having difficulty applying direction. So be loud and expressive the very first time when asked! And you will wow all! :)

The basics matter!

Don't Upstage yourself. Cheat out! SPEAK SLOWLY, LOUDLY, and CLEARLY.

The more fun you have, the more fun the audition panel will have. Remember this is in your control to have a blast and enjoy performing and entertaining a crowd!

When you sing your song, remember you are giving a performance, you MUST use your face and your eyes to convey emotion and your character. We are looking for dynamic performers to cast in these iconic roles, not lifeless faces! 

At the end of the day, remember the audition panel is made up of Davis staff and industry professionals who have years and years of experience casting and placing performers in roles where their talents best fit and will shine best, where they will have the most wonderful experience, and where all will shine brightly on stage. 

Theatre is a collaborative team experience which relies on the efforts of everyone in the cast and on the crew. EVERY PART is equally important to the success of the show. 

The old adage rings true "There are no small parts only small actors" or as my favorite quote from theatre says, "Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art" which is really a fancy way of saying, if you really love theatre and being on stage, you love it no matter what you part you play, because theatre is a part of you. It is not the part that matters, it is what you do with your part that makes all the difference! 

A great example is the amazing actor Dame Judi Dench who won an Academy Award for a total of 8 minutes of screen time in the 2 hours 17-minute movie Shakespeare in Love. She upstaged the entire movie and all of the other characters because she was that memorable and entertaining!