Auditions

Auditions for You Can’t Take It With You are Saturday, October 19th with callbacks Sunday, October 20th at the HCFTA.

Auditions will be cold readings for all participants. Audition group slots will be 1 hour each, but may not take the entire time. I will not start a new group early if that occurs, but please be on time (or communicate with the producer (spar10srule@gmail.com) if you are delayed/need to switch times).

Ages sought: 18+ (or HS senior)
This is an ensemble show, so the main thing is that I need a group that looks appropriate for the roles and era (1930s), while also creating a cohesive mood (that is, all drama is kept on stage). Old souls are encouraged to audition if they feel something could be appropriate. And young hearts are likewise urged to do so.

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Sign up for a slot here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CADAE2CA4F5CF8-50804662-aida

Fill out your audition form here:

https://forms.gle/WJKsyJVgp7sUyreE6

Aida show dates are: 2/7-2/9 and 2/14-2/16

Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love.

We are looking for a cast that is diverse in race, gender identity, size, and age.

Creative Team:

Co- Director – Emily Noel

Co-Director – Megan Hickman

Vocal Director – Tiffany Williams

Choreographer – Autumn McDevitt

Pit Conductor – Blake Martin

Stage Manager – Jeremy Tackett

Producers – Glenn Smith & Jessica Kent

All auditionees must be at least 16 years of age. Auditionees should prepare a 30-60 second song of their choice and must bring sheet music for piano accompaniment. A pianist will be provided. Songs should be something you are comfortable with that shows off your range. Each audition group will be taught a basic movement piece and will perform the piece as a group for the audition panel at the end of the hour. A video of the movement will be available prior to the audition so you can begin to familiarize yourself with it in advance.

Auditionees should fill out an audition form indicating what part(s) you are interested in and include ALL conflicts between November 18th and February 16th. Please submit your detailed conflicts in full at the time of audition. Recurring conflicts reports after casting may result in the cast member being replaced.

Callbacks may be held the afternoon of Sunday, November 17th. Those called back will be notified by 8PM on Saturday, November 17th. Those not called back will still be considered for the show.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Please note – if cast, rehearsal begins with a mandatory cast meeting on Monday, November 18th at 6:30PM. Rehearsals are planned for Sunday-Thursday evenings November – February. Some rehearsals will be all-cast, while others will be scene dependent. We understand there may be some conflicts around the holidays and will work with cast members. The following rehearsals are mandatory: 11/18, 1/16 – 1/30, 2/6 – 2/7. All cast members are expected to be at all performances.

Main Characters:

Amneris: A beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess who is the betrothed of Captain Radames. Daughter of the Pharaoh.

Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: E3

Radames: An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, adventurous soldier who falls in love with Aida.

Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3

Aida: A brave Nubian Princess who is loyal to her people but is torn between her heritage and love for an Egyptian Captain. Daughter of King Amonasro.

Vocal Range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Mereb: A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames. He is faithful to his Nubian heritage and befriends Aida upon her arrival to Egypt.

Vocal range Top: Bb5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Zoser: The manipulative and evil Chief Minister hungry for power> He attempts to poison the Pharaoh and is father to Radames.

Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: F4

Pharaoh: The leader of Egypt and father to Amneris. An older, distinguished gentleman.

Nehebka: A Nubian slave who is friendly with Aida. She creates a robe for the Nubian Princess.

Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Amonasro: An honorable and peaceful man who is imprisoned by Egypt. The King of Nubia and father to Aida.

Ensemble: The ensemble includes heavy dance and powerful group numbers. Each ensemble member will play multiple roles including Ministers, Soldiers, Egyptian Men, Palace Women, Nubians, and Guards. There are also male and female featured dancer roles as well.