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Friday, September 12, 2014

Cast List for Aladdin

Aladdin - Nick Favreau

Adora - Emily Scoles

Aladdin's Mother - Elizabeth Kauffman

The Magician - Max Gibbard

Grand Sultana - Morgan Black

Bular - Kelsey McKay

Genie of the Lamp - Jim Hillen

Suleyman - Alexa Kyte

Guard 1 - Nick Salinas

Guard 2 - Jacob Salinas

Guard 3 - Kenzie Parsons

Guard 4 - Elizabeth

Marketplace Vendors/Servants of the Genie/Palace Court -
Laura Rainey
Nikki Higgison
Alex Salinas,
Jessica Salinas,
Olivia Black,
Allison Hamilton,
Lia Hielkema
Guest Spot

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Thank you so much for everyone who tried out.  Just by auditioning you made CCP stronger.  Check your emails today for our first read-through details.

Monday, September 1, 2014

Auditions for Aladdin

Our first show for Caledonia Community Player's (CCP) 2014-2015 season, is Aladdin.  CCP puts on 2 shows for local elementary children every season.  These shows perform during the day at the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center, a grand old proscenium stage facility.  The audience arrives in buses; the children excited to be on a field trip, and excited to see classic tales told by our always talented actors.  As an actor, you can expect to perform in front of 150 - 400 school children each show.  Then, on Saturday, we perform for family and friends.  We look for adult actors to fill the lead roles, and can cast younger actors as the script calls for them.  Then, in the summer, we do 1 big show for the community, this year - Shrek the Musical.

Aladdin is the non-Disney, non-musical tale of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.  There is much opportunity for improv, creativity and action in the script.  Looking for actors willing to draw in the audience, to show them what live theater can be.

The classic tale starts out in the streets of ancient Arabia where the Grand Sultan's bungling guards are trying to catch the street-savvy Aladdin for allegedly kidnapping Princess Adora.  Aladdin meets the Court Magician who tricks him into entering a cave to fetch an old lamp.  Aladdin accidentally rubs the lamp, and discovers the Genie, who bestows wishes.  Aladdin's adventures continue until he finally learns that greatness and strength comes from within, not from without, and the sign of a true prince is kindness and goodness.


11 actors needed, male and female, high-school age on up.

Roles, with # of lines:

Aladdin - a poor hungry beggar with a large heart (248)
Adora - A young princess, who feels herself a prisoner in her castle (51)
Aladdin's Mother - A caring woman who considers her son a prince of the streets (29)
The Magician - An evil sorcerer (118)
Grand Sultan - The sheik who insists on the best for his daughter (62)
Bular - the Storyteller (22)
Genie - A stong protector (60)
Suleyman - Aladdin's old friend (32)
3 Guards - Sultan's bodyguards (41, 37, 24)

I will cast male/female interchangeably, except for Aladdin and Adora.

Auditions will be Sat. Sep. 6, 10 - 12, and Mon. Sep. 8, 7 -9, at the Duncan Lake Middle School Performing Arts Center.  You do not have to be at both auditions.  


I am asking that children younger than high school NOT attend the auditions, but I will have a legal pad at auditions, and if children are interested, I ask that parents come and complete the sheet.  After Aladdin is cast, I will see how many children I need, and will get in touch with the parents at that point.

Time Commitment:  You will need to be available Wed. Oct. 22 from 8 am - 2 pm and Thurs. Oct 23 from 8 am - 12 noon.  Also, Sat. Oct. 25, 6pm-11 pm.  IF WE HAVE WEATHER ISSUES, and either Wed. or Thursday is canceled, you should be available Friday Oct. 24.  Since most of the actors work, we try not to have to do that.

I try to block rehearsals to minimize your time at rehearsals.  We jump around a lot, to keep actors from sitting around doing nothing at rehearsals.  Expect Oct. 14 - Oct. 21 to be busy, with rehearsal on Sat. Oct. 18.

Any questions at all, please email Pam at ccpdirector@gmail.com.

EDIT: ANSWERS TO SOME COMMON QUESTIONS:

1. Rehearsals: I am planning on Mon/Wed/Fri rehearsals, 6:30 -9:30.  However, I really have them in "bits" based on the characters, so you wouldn't be needed all those nights. Some of the scenes only have 2 characters, so I only work the scenes those characters are in.   In Sept. there would be a few rehearsals, and in early Oct. a few.  Things really pick up Oct. 14, 15, 17, and 18, because that is a week before show.

I am very flexible with rehearsals.  I really suggest you try out, and try to let me know on your audition form what days you do have off, if you know, for rehearsals.  I can work around almost everything.

2. Prep:  No prep needed for auditions, cold reads and some improv.  Don't worry, it will be fun!

3.  Do you have to live/go to school in Caledonia: No, but that is where all rehearsals will be, and where we perform.  Elementary schools from all around will be in the audience.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

AUDITIONS

Auditions for Aladdin will be Sat, Sept. 6, and Mon. Sep. 8.  I will get the details posted here this week-end.  I do need 3 funny guards ready to do a lot of prat-falls and slapstick, so start  warming up your comedy skills!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Cast List for The Foreigner:

Charlie Baker - Michael Culp
Froggy LeSeur - Tom VanLopik
Reverend David - Roy Black
Betty Meeks - Brenda VanderArk
Ellard Sims - Ralph Hoffman
Catherine Sims - Ruth Diemer Hoffman
Owen Musser - Max Gibbard





Sunday, April 13, 2014

AUDITIONS FOR THE FOREIGNER

Auditions for the comedy, The Foreigner, will be Sat. April 19,  starting at 10:30 am.  Please arrive by 10:30.  Elsewhere on this website are directions to Duncan Lake Middle School and audition forms.

Hope to see you there!

Monday, February 10, 2014

RAPUNZEL CAST LIST!!!

Thank you to all who auditioned for your sharing your talent and effort!!!

Unfortunately there wasn't a role for everyone. We encourage those who did not make it into the cast to audition again with us.  If you would like to help out in another capacity on the production team or help backstage your help would be greatly appreciated.


Cast

Witch: Laura Uzarski
Rapunzel: Amber Schwartz
Prince: Julian Kratochvil
Storyteller: Scott Pell
Storyteller: John Miller
Storyteller: Kailey Bast

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for Rapunzel!!!  We are still deliberating so decisions should be made this weekend!!! Stay tuned :D

Monday, February 3, 2014

AUDITIONS TONIGHT!!!

2nd round of Rapunzel auditions are tonight from 7:00-9:00pm in the PAC!!!  Looking forward to seeing all of you!!!

Sunday, February 2, 2014

AUDITIONS TOMORROW!!!

Results are in!!! 2nd round of Rapunzel auditions are Monday, February 3rd (tomorrow) 7:00-9:00pm!!!  Either in the PAC or room #302.  Stay tuned we will announce the space tomorrow afternoon.  

Thursday, January 30, 2014

2nd Round of Auditions!!!

Hello everyone!!! Hope everyone is staying safe out there.  We are looking to add a second audition date and since we cancelled so many times we want to see what works best for you.  They will be 7:00pm-9:00pm.  Reply to this post  or email Nubia Gomez: lovefortheatre@gmail.com with either Monday, February 3rd or Wednesday, February 5th.  :D 

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

AUDITIONS TONIGHT!!!

We are going to truck on thru and still hold the first set of Rapunzel The Musical Auditions !!!  Tonight at Duncan Lake Middle School 7:00-9:00pm in room# 302.  There will be signs.  Any questions? Contact Nubia Gomez: lovefortheatre@gmail.com

Monday, January 27, 2014

AUDITIONS CANCELLED AGAIN TONIGHT!!!

**CANCELLATION**

Caledonia Community Schools is closed today due to weather as well. Unfortunately auditions will be cancelled tonight once again. We still plan for auditions this Wednesday, January 29th from 7:00-9:00pm in room #301. Due to a volume of requests we will also add Monday, February, 3rd 7:00p-9:00pm as well.  Audition space for Monday is TBD.  If you are unable to make these auditions please contact Nubia Gomez: lovefortheatre@gmail.com

Sunday, January 26, 2014

NEW AUDITION DATE ADDED!!!

Due to Saturday's cancellation we will be adding a second audition in addition to the auditions on Monday, January 27th.  They will be held Wednesday, January 29th from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Duncan Lake Middle School in room #302.  Look forward to seeing you all!!! Questions? Please contact Nubia Gomez: lovefortheatre@gmail.com

Saturday, January 25, 2014

AUDITIONS CANCELLED TODAY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH 2014

**CANCELLATION**

Due to inclement weather today's Rapunzel Auditions have been cancelled.  Auditions will still be held Monday, January 27th from 7:00-9:00pm with a possible add on Tuesday, January 28th.  If today was the only day for you to audition please contact 
Nubia Gomez: lovefortheatre@gmail.com. 

Stay tuned for more information.  Please stay safe and warm!!!

Monday, January 20, 2014

RAPUNZEL AUDITION INFORMATION

AUDITION INFORMATION

Saturday January 25th 10:00am-Noon at Duncan Lakes Middle School Room #301
Monday January 27th 7:00pm-9:00pm (Venue TBA)

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS


  • Please come prepared with 16-32 measures of music.  An accompanist is provided.  Please No CD's or A-Capella.
  • Be prepared for movement
  • There will be cold readings from the script.  
  • Ages High School & Older


CASTING

Cast size:Small Anywhere from 2-10 people
Cast Type:Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles (possibly 2 people playing all roles)
Dance requirement: minimal


Character Breakdown

COBBLER: Rapunzel’s true father. He must resort to stealing in order to survive. Poor, starving, desperate.
Male, 30-40 yrs old
Range: C4 - B4

COBBLER'S WIFE: Rapunzel’s true mother. Poor, starving and desperate, she urges her husband to steal food from the witch next door.
Female, 30-40 yrs old
Range: C4 - B4

KING: Brian’s neglectful father, he wishes his son were a better prince. Enjoys exercising his power as king.
Male, 35-45 yrs old
Range: C4 - E5

PRINCE BRIAN: Feels he is a disappointment to his father because he doesn’t live up to the heroic qualities a prince should have. An earnest, kind, and gentle soul.
Male, 18-25 yrs old
Range: C3 - G5

RAPUNZEL: Our story's protagonist. Innocent and trusting, she is eager about life's ups and downs. Yearns to see and experience the world. Naïve as to how things work in the world outside her tower.
Female, 15-18 yrs old
Range: B3 - A5

SIMON THE VALET: The Prince’s trusted servant. Dry and cynical. Quick on his feet. Always gets caught up in Prince Brian’s plans.
Male, 30-40 yrs old
Range: C3 - A5

WITCH: Our story's villainous antagonist. Overprotective, with a nasty deposition, she lacks patience and understanding. Her short temper makes her quick to turn someone into a vegetable.
Female, 30-50 yrs old
Range: F3 - C5