Peter Pan information: Please read before you audition.
Hello Actors and Families,
It is very exciting that so many actors are interested in becoming part of
the fun of our production of Peter Pan. Unfortunately this year the cast
will be limited to 100 actors (last year there were about 200 actors in
Little Engine). Because we have to put a limit on the number in the cast,
auditions will be run a bit differently.
Auditions:
•Auditions will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 beginning at 3 PM. Non
speaking roles will go first and in groups, followed by speaking roles going
individually. Actors may leave once they have auditioned. Parents are
welcome to attend auditions.
•Actors interested in working crew need to check the “crew box” on the
audition form and turn in all the paperwork. They do not need to audition.
•To audition an actor must turn in this packet with all signatures. They can
turn these in early to Ms. Van’s box on the stage or bring them on December
1st to auditions.
•Once the speaking roles are cast and accepted, then a lottery will be held
for the group roles.
•If you audition for a speaking role and are not cast, your name will be
placed in the lottery for a group role. You do not need to audition again.
•Information on how to prepare for auditions is on the Peter Pan bulletin
board; in the library and on Ms. Van’s website
http://publicportal.lwsd.org/schools/rosaparks/vanblaricom/default.aspx
•Hopefully all casting will be completed by Friday, December 11th.
Rehearsals:
Putting on a big production is a lot of work. Each actor has to be
responsible to learn his/her lines and songs and know the blocking and then
work with the whole cast to create a show that flows. Our rehearsal schedule
is very tight and has little flexibility.
Rehearsal: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from January 4, 2010 to March 19, 2010.
•Mondays 3 – 4:15
•Tuesdays 3 – 4:15
•Wednesdays 1:30 – 3 PM
•Monday March 15 & Tuesday March 16 – early release conference days so
rehearsal is 11:30 – 1:30 and actors bring their lunch.
•Performances are Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19 at 7 PM.
•Students may not need to attend all rehearsals. Rehearsal dates are
character dependent. Please check the Peter Pan bulletin board at school or
Ms. Van’s website to see the rehearsal schedule for the roles you are
interested in.
It is very important that if you accept a role in Peter Pan you commit to
being able to attend all rehearsals where your character is involved. This
means:
•If you are in other after school activities (chess club, scrapbooking, math
club, piano lessons, keyboarding, other plays - Rosa Parks kids are involved
in many cool activities) that you are willing to miss them when you have
rehearsal and you won’t ask Ms. Van to be the exception.
•If you can’t make this commitment, please don’t audition as you are keeping
another actor who will make the commitment from participating.
•Of course if you are sick we want you to stay home and get well!
With everyone having a strong commitment to our production, we will have a
fun time, learn a lot and produce a magical show!
Parent Involvement: Parents will be asked to support the show by signing up
for one of many, many jobs. This sheet will come home with your actor in
January.
Tuition for Peter Pan will be $60.00/actor. If this is a hardship, please
talk to Ms. Van.
Please sign below to show your understanding and acceptance of the commitment
expected of actors in Peter Pan.
______________________________ ________________________________
Actor’s Signature Parent’s Signature
Now, check out the character list on the Peter Pan bulletin board or my
website; go to the library and read the script; fill out the form attached to
this paper and turn this whole packet in to Ms. Van; prepare for your
audition. Good luck!!!
Peter Pan Audition Form
Name (first and last) _________________________________ Grade ____
Teacher ______________
Height ____ (please ask your mom or dad to measure you – don’t make a guess
as some casting is done by height)
Actors will audition for their 1st Choice
Please put a 1 by your first choice, 2 by your second choice and 3 by your
third choice.
Speaking Roles
__Grandma Wendy __Girl __Boy __ Wendy
__Peter Pan
__John __Michael __Mrs. Darling __Mr. Darling
__Jocko
__Lost Boy Slightly __Lost Boy Tootles
___Lost Boy Nibs __Lost Boy Curly __Lost Boy Twin #1
__Lost Boy Twin #2 __Tiger Lily __Indian Chief
__Captain Hook __Pirate Smee
__Pirate Noodles __Pirate Cecco __Pirate Jakes
__Pirate Starkey
Non-Speaking Roles and Group Speaking and Singing Roles
Group Speaking, Singing & Dancing:
__Lost Boy (group speak) __Indian Tribe (group speak)
__Pirate Crew (group speak) __Mermaids (group speak)
Non Speaking but lots of dancing:
__Fairies __Nana (barks) __Tinkerbell
__Forest Nymphs
__Jocko’s Clock __Ostrich __Penguin
__Peacock
Crew
__ Working the lights and special effects
Ms. Van’s Audition Notes:
Prepared for the audition: yes no
Characterization Singing
•Voice yes no Song from the show yes no
•Movement yes no Another song yes no
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