1935 High St. Selma Ca 93662
(559) 891-2238
Selmaartscenter.com
[email protected]
Open Call Audition
Thursday & Friday, May 11th & 12th, 2017 at 6PM
Call Backs Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at 10AM
Auditions: Please come prepared with an audition piece from a pop/rock musical of at least 16 bars. You must
have sheet music for a provided accompanist or accompanying tracks. Show us your vocal and acting range. If you
are unable to make the Thursday & Friday auditions we are accepting auditions during call backs on Saturday, May
13th at 10AM (Must call or email to arrange).
Video Auditions: We will accept video auditions. An accompanied video recording of your audition song, with a scale
run for range, must be submitted before May 12th.
Call Backs: Cold reads, light choreography, and a round of singing. Bring your acting chops, your dance attire, and
your voice.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Name – Gender - Part Size - Vocal Part
Carrie White – Female - Lead - Mezzo-Soprano
A painfully shy outsider who, in spite of her best efforts to belong, has been the victim of her classmates’ cruel
jokes since childhood, as well as her mother’s strict, biblically-ordained control at home. She transforms from
ugly duckling into graceful – and then vengeful – swan. Vocally, she must be capable of lyrical sweetness as
well as fierce power.
Margaret White – Female - Lead - Soprano
A woman of visceral extremes, she balances her fervent religious convictions with equally sincere true-believer
spirituality and tender, maternal love for Carrie. Like Carrie, with whom she shares several duets, her voice
must range from expressive and melodic to ferocious and frightening.
Sue Snell – Female – Supporting - Mezzo-Soprano
A straight-A student who’s been popular her entire life, she’s remarkably level headed for her age. Her
unthinking participation in a cruel act of bullying causes a crisis of conscience that leads her on a journey to try
to right things. Vocally, she has a pop ballad voice that delivers sweet sincerity and strength.
Chris Hargensen – Female – Supporting - Mezzo-Soprano
Rich, spoiled-rotten, and wickedly funny, Chris is a popular beauty whose arrogant self-assurance makes her
believe that the rules don’t apply to her. Loaded with sexual dynamite, she has serious daddy and anger
management issues. Her voice is pop-rock percussive and powerful.
Miss Gardner – Female – Supporting - Alto
Mid-30’s, this girls’ P.E. teacher can be a strict disciplinarian if necessary, but when Carrie arouses her
maternal instinct, she surprises herself by also revealing a protective “fairy godmother” side. Her voice is warm
and strong, just like the woman.
Tommy Ross – Male – Supporting - Tenor
Popular star athlete, valedictorian, and all around stand-out, he’s the boy that all the girls want to be with, and
all the boys want to be. Yet he also has unexpected, quirky sensitivity and is just starting to mine his personal
life and feelings – a budding poet. His voice should have an effortless pop quality.
Billy Nolan – Male – Featured - Baritone
Now in his sixth year in high school, Billy’s a sexy, stupid-like-a-fox bad boy whose wise mouth troublemaking
has led him to spend more time in detention than in class. All these qualities make it easy for his girlfriend Chris
to manipulate him to do her bidding. His voice is that of a wailing rocker.
Mr. Stephens – Male – Featured - Baritone
Late-30’s, this well-intentioned English teacher and guidance counselor struggles to help his students realize
their potential. A dedicated educator, he’s stretched thin in his duties, woefully underpaid, and a bit
overwhelmed as to how to handle the Billy Nolans of the classroom combat zone.
Sue’s Interrogators - Either Gender – Ensemble - Spoken
Freida – Female – Ensemble - Mezzo-Soprano
Sue’s brainy pal, she’s an easy-going, get-along follower and a tireless extracurricular committee volunteer.
Norma – Female – Ensemble - Mezzo-Soprano
Bitchy, gossipy, and a shameless suck-up to authority, Norma is second-in-command to Chris’ queen bee.
Helen – Female – Ensemble - Mezzo-Soprano
Giggly and easily shocked, her immaturity and need to belong make her the perfect example of the herd
mentality.
George – Male – Ensemble - Tenor
Tommy’s jock wingman since childhood.
Stokes – Male – Ensemble - Tenor
A bit of a nerd, he’s happy to be included as one of Tommy’s posse.
Freddy – Male – Ensemble - Tenor
The wise-cracking class clown and official yearbook photographer, he can’t believe any girl would ever give
him the time of day.
Other kids at school (unnamed) Ensemble
Any additional questions about auditions or production please call Nicolette C. Andersen (559) 891-2238 or email
[email protected].
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Feel free to email your completed Audition forms and/or resumes ahead of time. Audition Forms will also be
available at the Box Office and day of auditions.
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Due to the tight rehearsal schedule, all conflicts must be presented during your auditions. Conflicts presented after
the first rehearsal will not be honored. Please note that excessive conflicts will affect casting decisions.
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PERFORMANCE CONFLICTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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Casting notification will occur no later than May 19th.
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Some character work rehearsals may be called for principles roles. You will be contacted for availability.
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Rehearsals will be Monday – Thursday, 7pm – 10pm. (Leads may be called in earlier). First rehearsal is scheduled
to be June 12th. Some weekend rehearsals may be added with enough notification.
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Most communication will be done through email - please list a valid email on the audition form.
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Performances: July 28th – August 6th
This Production is sponsored by the Selma Arts Council
Directed by Claudio Laso
Vocal Director – Tim Fletcher Choreographer – Lexis Hamilton Music Production – Nicolas Crespin
Audition Form- Carrie
Name:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email:
_________________________________________________________________________ Future Notifications: Y /N
Best available phone #: __________________________________________________________ Do you receive text:
Age: ______________
M/F
Height: ______________
Weight: ______________
Vocal Range: _____
_______ Can you read music? Y / N
Grow facial hair? Y / N
If cast, are you willing to alter hairstyle and / or facial hair?
Y / N
Y / N ____________________________________________
Desired Role? ____________________________________________________________________________ Accept any role? Y / N
Special Skills (dancing, tumbling, instrument, painting, puppetry, photography, etc.):
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ THE PRODUCTION INFORMATION PROVIDED AND LIST ANY AND ALL
CONFLICTS BELOW. UNDERSTAND THAT EXCESSIVE CONFLICTS MAY PROHIBIT YOU FROM BEING CAST IN
THIS PRODUCTION.
CONFLICTS:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As a condition to my participation
in the
above program
conducted or sponsored
by the City of Selma/ Selma Arts
City
of Selma
Waver Participation
Form: 35MM
Foundation, I understand and agree to the following: That the City/ Arts Foundation, its officers, employees, and agents
shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury or liability of any kind to any person caused or arising from acts,
omissions or negligence of the City/ Arts Foundation, its officers, employees or agents relating to or arising from my
participation in the above program. That I will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Selma/ Selma Arts
Foundation and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all loss, liability, charges and expenses
(including attorney’s fees) and causes of action of whatsoever character which may arise by reason of participation in
the above program or in any way connected therewith. The City of Selma/ Selma Arts Foundation does not provide
accident, medical, liability or any other insurance for program participants. I also understand my picture might be
taken as part of the program to promote our program on flyers, brochures, City website and marketing pamphlets.
Participant Signature
Date
(Please list theatre Experience on the back of this sheet or attach a resume)
Performance Background (Back Page)
Please list previous theater experience (if any) starting with most recent
Year
Show
Company
Notes
--------------------------------------------PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE--------------------------------------CALLBACK: Y / N Role(s): _______________________________________________________________
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