Who may
audition?
1) Students who will enter 9th grade this fall through age
19 years
2) Students ages 10 to 13 years may audition for the roles of Young Cosette, Gavroche
& Eponine.
Special Note: Due to the minimal overlap between "Les
Misérables" and CTE's production of "Willy Wonka Jr," a student cast
in "Les Misérables" will be allowed to participate in CTE's "Willy Wonka" as well if
cast. This would include incoming 9th graders.
Click here for
Audition
Expectations/Eligibility/Time Commitment/Fees
Back to top
When & where are are auditions?
All auditions will
take place at the Elgin Community College's Visual & Performing Arts Center
(VPAC)
Directions & map to college Register online, check in at the lobby
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 24 & 25, 2008, 6:00-7:00
pm - Students ages 10-13 years old (roles of Young Cosette and Gavroche only)
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 24 & 25, 2008, 7:00 start time; no audition
check-ins will be accepted after 9:00 pm -
Students ages 14-19 years old
Back to top
REGISTER HERE TO AUDITION
*
*If you are new to our organization, be sure to
complete Step 1 (General Registration) and then go back to complete Step 2
(Audition Registration) or you will not be registered for auditions.
Returning students should check their General Registration record for accuracy
of email, phone, and school info. Still have questions or need your ID number?
Call our office at 847-214-7152.
Back to top
What you need at auditions:
What you need at auditions.
1) Bring sheet music that
is reflective of this show but not of the show itself. Examples would be
Oklahoma, Brigadoon, Music Man, Evita, and Phantom of The Opera. Selection
should help you demonstrate your vocal range and quality. Please be prepared to
sing 16 – 32 bars.
2) You
will be asked to make a cold reading of a scene or monologue which will
be provided to you.
3) Both of the following
printouts from student's online registration:
General Info Printout
Audition Printout
(You will need your 8-digit CTE/FVTC ID to access the printouts)
Participation Fees:
How much does cost to be in the show? $190
It breaks down as follows: $95 ECC tuition
$75 FVTC participation fee
$10 Cast t-shirt
$10 concessions
Fees
will be payable at the time of your audition and will be promptly returned to
those who are not cast or decide to turn down their part and
notify the Producer by
July 11, 2008. Without exception,
there will be absolutely no refunds after July 11th.
Scholarship assistance is available based on need. Please contact the producer
Steve Olson at 630-232-1479
ASAP.
Back to top
What are the
important dates?
Call backs
are scheduled for Monday, June 30th
at 6:30 pm in the VPAC. The cast list will be posted by July 6th.
A
mandatory registration / introduction meeting for cast AND parents is
scheduled for 6:30 pm on July 15th
in the VPAC. This will last about 1 hour followed by a brief meeting with
Committee Chairs to discuss assignmen
Rehearsals will follow a Monday through Thursday schedule starting on
July 21st and continuing
to Thursday, August 28th.
The specific schedule will be distributed during the parent meeting.
Tech Week:
There will be no excused absences.
Due to the Labor Day weekend the schedule has been
modified:
Wednesday, Aug.
27th 6:00 pm. to 10:00 pm.
Thursday, Aug. 28th
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Tuesday, Sept. 2nd
6:00 pm. to 10:00 pm.
Wednesday, Sept.
3rd 6:00 pm. to 10:00 pm.
Thursday, Sept. 4th 6:00 pm. to 10:00
pm.
When are performances?
Performances: Fridays & Saturdays, September 5, 6, 12, & 13 at
7:30 pm
Sundays, September 7 & 14 at 3:00 pm
Student/Senior Matinee: Friday, September 12 at 9:45 am
Back to top
Any questions? Call
Steve Olson at 630-232-1479.
Children's
Theatre of Elgin & Fox
Valley Theatre Company*
