By PATRICK RAINVILLE DORN

Freely Adapted From Victor Hugo’s Classic Novel

Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.

Directed by Travis House

Special Thanks to the City of Longview ~
ArtsView Children’s Theatre wishes to thank the Cultural Activities Advisory Commission for their continuing support of selected productions and musicals

Summer Theatre ~ Ages 10-18

Auditions June 15-16, 2012

Sign ups begin Monday, June 4, 2012

(See all details below.)

*Participation in auditions does not guarantee a role in the production.

Audition Location, Dates, & Times

Location: ArtsView Children’s Theatre, 313 West Tyler St., Longview, TX 75601

Auditions: Friday, June 15, 5:30pm-9:00pm and Saturday, June 16, 9:00am-12:00pm

Call Backs: Saturday, June 16, 4:00pm-7:00pm

Story Synopsis

“The unforgettable characters from the beloved novel come to thrilling, laugh-happy life in this funny and frill-free “festival” adaptation of Victor Hugo’s popular literary classic. Outside the great Notre Dame cathedral, 50 years after the original story’s fateful events, a troupe of youthful players leads the rabble of Paris — and sometimes even the audience — in recreating the riotous adventures of the misshapen but tender-hearted bell ringer, Quasimodo.” –Pioneer Drama Service

Cast

Casting male and female youth, ages 10-18.

Click here for complete character list and descriptions.

Audition Details

Sign-ups begin Monday, June 4th ~ Call 903-236-7535

*Participants must be 10-18 years of age on June 25, 2012, and also be attending middle or high school or recently graduated from high school in Dec. 2011 or in June 2012.

Audition Preparation

  1. Print the Audition Information Sheets found here. Fill them out and bring them with you to auditions. Please include a resume of prior theatrical experience as well as a recent photo/headshot of yourself. These will not be returned to you.
  2. Check the Rehearsal Dates & Performance Dates for scheduling conflicts (also see June & July Production calendars here). Be sure to list conflicts on your Audition Information Sheets.
  3. Please wear comfortable, modest clothing and athletic sneakers, dance sneakers, or jazz shoes.
  4. A comedic monologue is REQUIRED. Monologue specifications: 90 seconds in length; memorized; contains material that tells a story with a beginning, middle and end. No poems, film dialogue, or musical numbers. Click here to view a monologue example.

*Free Monologues can be found on several websites, or you may want to purchase “monologue books” online or from a bookstore.

**As part of ArtsView’s child safety policy, clear background checks are a prerequisite for all ArtsView participants, volunteers, staff, and production team members, ages 18 & up.

What to Expect at Auditions

  1. Arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled audition time.
  2. Check in at front desk. You will be given a number. Please place number on the right side of your chest. If you did not bring a headshot, please have one taken during check in.
  3. Make sure you have marked all conflicts on your Audition Information Sheets. (See June & July Production calendars here.) Attach photo & turn in all paperwork.
  4. Auditions are closed. This means that only auditioners are allowed in the audition room. Parents and friends are welcome to wait in the theatre.
  5. You will perform your prepared monologue. Be willing to follow directions from the director or audition panel if asked.

The Call Back list will be posted on the website, on facebook, and on the front door at ArtsView by 2:00pm, Sat., June 16.

What To Expect At Call Backs

  1. Call backs are closed. Parents are welcome to wait outside the theatre. For any questions or in the event of an emergency, please contact the ArtsView office at 903-236-7535.
  2. Check in at front desk. You will receive the same number as your audition number.
  3. There will be a short discussion regarding the agenda for call backs.
  4. Auditioners will participate in vocal and physical warm-ups as a group.
  5. Cold Reads- You will read excerpts from the script with other auditioners and/or alone.

Cast list will be posted on the ArtsView website, on facebook,
and on the ArtsView front door by 11:00pm, Sat., June 16.

Auditioning is hard work! Congratulations on your amazing accomplishment!!!

Rehearsal Dates

All rehearsals will be held at ArtsView.

~ Parent/Participant Meeting & Rehearsal following - Mon., June 25, 5:30-9:00pm. Please print Participant Packet emailed to you, fill out & bring to meeting. *Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

~ Rehearsals: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (except July 4th), Thursdays, and Fridays June 25 – July 11, 5:30-9:00pm

~ Required Additional Rehearsal: Sat., June 30, 10:00am-3:00pm.

~ Additional Rehearsal Dates: Fri., May 18, 6:00-8:30pm; Tech Week: Mon. – Fri., May 29 – June 1, 4:00-9:00pm

~ Tech Week: Mon., July 9 – Wed., July 11, 4:00-9:00pm

~ Final Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, July 11, 7:00pm

Also, see June & July Production calendars here.

*Participants each receive 2 tickets to dress rehearsal the week before performances.

**Rehearsal call times and release times may vary during Tech Week.

Performance Dates

All performances held at ArtsView Children’s Theatre.

Thurs. – Sat., July 12, 13, 14 at 7:00pm
Sat. – Sun., July 14 & 15 at 2:00pm

Tickets on sale Monday, June 11, 2012
$8 in advance, $10 at the door

Call 903-236-7535 or see our website at
www.artsviewchildrenstheatre.com