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Charlotte's Web: The Musical November 12-21
Evenings of Improvisation November 5 & 6
Charlotte's Web: The Musical
November 12-21
Written By Joseph Robinette (From the Novel by E. B. White)
Music and Lyrics by Charles Strouse
Musical Direction by Diane King Vann
Choreography by Ellen Prince
Directed by Kelly Herman
Fern, a young girl who happens to understand what animals say, adopts a baby pig named ‘Wilbur’. When Wilbur is about to be sent to the butcher, his animal and insect friends, especially Charlotte, an extraordinary spider, vow to save him. Charlotte writes “some pig” in her web and it is the beginning of a glorious campaign to rescue Wilbur. (For all ages)
Evenings of Improvisation
November 5 & 6
Directed by Silvie Zamora
Looking for a few good, daring, physically expressive, multi-skilled actors ready to take on the difficult task of creating a tight ensemble of Improvisers. Learn basic skills, advanced techniques, and some well kept secrets. Then we’ll put up our own Evenings of Improvisation. This experience is good for beginners as well as more advanced players. Ensemble is the key word.
Charlotte’s Web – All vocal ranges needed SATB
Female Roles:
Charlotte, a spider (alto/2nd Sop): Teen –-Sensitive, smart, mature
Fern Arable (2nd Sop): 11-15– Imaginative, bundle of energy
Martha Arable (alto/2nd Sop) : Adult - Mother to Fern and Avery - sweet and insightful
Edith Zuckerman (2nd Sop): Adult – Practical with a sense of humor
Male Roles:
Wilbur, a Pig (Lyric Bar / 2nd Tenor): Teen –-Curious, Smart, very loving and full of energy
Avery Arable (Tenor / 2nd Sop) : 12 -16 – Older brother to Fern - full of mischief
John Arable (Lyric Bar): Adult – Father to Fern and Avery-loving yet practical
Homer Zuckerman (Lyric Bar) : Adult - Experienced with a sense of humor
Lurvy (good singer): Older Teen –Young Adult –hard working
Templeton, a rat (Lyric Bar): Teen- a scavenger, tough and unhelpful with a capacity to care
Ensemble Roles All vocal ranges needed SATB – good w/ harmonies
Farm Animals: Goose, Gander, Sheep, Lamb, Uncle, Baby Spiders, Owl, Bat
Humans: Reporter, Photographer, Spectators/Townspeople/ Fair goers/ Fair personnel, Judges
Prepare for both:
• 16 bars only of an up-tempo musical theatre song, in the correct key with sheet music or an accompaniment CD. NO karaoke tracks or a cappella. Accompanist provided.
• A memorized 1 to 1 ½ Minute monologue
• An animal impression w/ movement
• Bring current photo, resume & any conflicts. (Adult Travel Stipend Offered – Charlotte’s Web)
Auditions are by appointment only.
Call Wally Ziegler at (949) 497-2787, ext 294. for an appointment after September 10
Auditions are held at: 807 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
Thursday Sept 23, 2010 7:00pm -9:30pm
Friday Sept 24, 2010 6:00pm -9:30pm
Saturday Sept 25, 2010 Dance Call 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Callbacks by Invitation:
(Web) Sun Sept 26, 6:00pm -10:00pm Singing / Reading from Script
(Improv) Mon Sept 27, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Exercises and games
First Rehearsal (Web) Sept 28th (Tues) 7:00pm (wk day eves and 1 weekend day / or evening)
Tech Week Nov 9, 10, 11 5:00pm - 10:30pm ( T, W, Th)
Production Dates Nov 12 – Nov 21 Weekend Performances
School Day Matinees Nov 18 & 19 Thurs & Fri @ 10:00 AM
First Rehearsal (Improv) Wed Sept 29 7:00pm ( Rehearses twice a week – days TBA)
Production Dates Nov 5 & 6 (Fri & Sat )
For more information, please call 949-497-ARTS (2787), extension 202.
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