Talent Finale MC Tryouts
Tryouts for hosting the Tomahawk 2016-2017 Talent Shows will be after school on Tuesday, April
11th. We will meet for these tryouts in the music room at 3:30 and will be finished no later than 4:30, probably
earlier. Please make arrangements in advance if you will need a ride or contact Mrs. Gesling with ANY
transportation problems as this will be our only audition day.
Please keep in mind that only four 5th graders will be chosen to host the talent show. This audition takes
place two and a half weeks before the talent show auditions (May 1st and 2nd). If you audition for MC, PLEASE
prepare an act for the talent show! If you are not selected, it is strongly encouraged you still do an act for the
Talent Show! I will allow MC’s to perform in a talent show act in addition to their MC duties if they would like
to do that. You are all so talented and if you are comfortable enough to host, I’d LOVE to have you perform for
the talent show!!!
Audition Checklist:
You DO NOT need a PARTNER:
- I will be choosing MC’s on an individual basis.
- This means you do not have to audition with a partner.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
1) You must INDIVIDUALLY read/perform the sample introduction (on the work page) with loud
voices, energy, stage presence and excitement. It does not need to be memorized, you may read it
straight off the page.
2) You must come to the audition with ideas incorporating this year’s school theme, “Blazing New
Trails”. This should include:
o Costume ideas (please don’t make costumes for the audition)
o Ideas for the opening skit (where the MC’s are introduced)
o Stage decoration ideas, etc.
o All of these need to be written out to show me you have been working on this!
o Once the MCs are chosen I will meet with all four students to bring these ideas together to
make the final decisions.
o Come up with a name for the Talent Show (I don’t like “Blazing New Trails”)
3) You must come to the audition with 3-4 ideas for crowd participation
o In years past we’ve done dance contests, the wave, crowd cheers, etc. Please come up with
some of your own unique ideas!
o Crowd participation skits are quick and short meant to pump up the crowd as they are
getting restless.
o These ideas must be written down AND EXPLAINED in detail
o Try incorporating some ideas that match the “Blazing New Trails” theme
4) You must write out a full explanation for ONE “FILLER” from the list below to show the judges:
o A Game/Trivia: Who will participate? How will you bring them to the stage? Will there
be a prize? Who will lead it? What props will you be using? BRING ANY PROPS YOU
MIGHT BE THINKING OF TO YOUR AUDITION.
o A Skit: This should be an idea for a skit that all the MCs could do together; something
funny and appropriate. Maybe about our school theme this year?
o An MC Talent Act: Could you all do something together for fun? IN the past we’ve done
dance-offs
o A Crowd-Involved activity: In the past we’ve done the Cha Cha slide
o YOU MUST come up with your own ideas. Do not just name things I have already listed.
Try to think of an idea that could incorporate the theme “Blazing New Trails”. Where do
we journey? How do we get there?
5) You must memorize a passage I’ve written and perform it for me with enthusiasm (loud, excited
voice, hand gestures, etc). Much of being an MC is memorizing!
Name:
Audition Checklist Work Packet
1) Sample Introduction: read from page with excitement and a clear and loud tone
SAMPLE INTRODUCTION:
“Thanks Alyssa, what a great job!! Watching you made me really happy. You know
what else makes me happy? All of the wonderful people I see every day at this
school. Mrs. Armstrong, the office staff, Nurse Beth, the lunch staff, Mr. Jose, all of
the teachers, Nestle… each one warm and smiling. SOMETIMES even dancing.
And THANKFULLY, Addi Hardy and Mrs. Gesling just happened to catch that
spirit in a little video we like to call “Tomahawk is Happy!” Please enjoy!”
2) Talent Show Theme Ideas- “Blazing New Trails”
- Costume ideas (please don’t make costumes for the audition)
- Ideas for the opening skit
- Stage decoration ideas, etc.
- Ideas for what to CALL the Talent Show that has to do with “Blazing New Trails
3) Crowd Participation Ideas: Crowd participation skits are quick and short meant to
pump up the crowd as they are getting restless (In years past we’ve done MC Says, the
wave, crowd cheers, etc.). Please come up with some of your own unique ideas and
explain them.
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4) Filler Ideas: Fillers are large presentations by the MC’s (usually during a big set change)
to break up the talent acts and get the crowd involved. Choose two of the following
options to present to me. Your presentation must answer all of the questions I ask in
the options. Be ready to tell me all about it!
Options Choices:
o A Game/Trivia: Who will participate? How will you bring them to the stage? Will there
be a prize? Who will lead it? What props will you be using? BRING ANY PROPS YOU
MIGHT BE THINKING OF TO YOUR AUDITION. In the past we’ve done “Guess Who
is in the Tent”, “Teacher Trivia”, etc.
o A Skit: This should be an idea for a skit that all the MCs could do together; something
funny and appropriate. Maybe about our school theme this year?
o An MC Talent Act: Could you all do something together for fun? IN the past we’ve done
dance-offs like the flower ballet/break dancing.
o A Crowd-Involved activity: In the past we’ve done the Cha Cha slide, beach ball toss, etc.
Filler Option Choice: __________________________
Explain:
Who will participate?
Will we need props? What?
Will there be a prize or award? What?
5) Memorized Passage: This must be performed completely from memory! This shows me
your willingness to work outside of school to memorize a passage I write for you (as an
MC you’ll be doing a lot of this!) If you don’t get it exactly word for word IT’S OKAY!
Just get the point across. But remember, this passage is a game… pretend the audience
doesn’t know the rules unless YOU explain it to them correctly. Perform with
excitement. Add hand gestures and project your voice!
Memorized Passage:
Well it is time to get up and move again with a little game we like to call “MC Says!” My
fellow hosts and I will ask you to do many different actions such as pat your head. If we say
“MC says pat your head” then you are free to do the action. If we DON’T say MC says then
DON’T DO THE ACTION! No one gets out, this is just for fun. But challenge yourselves to
see how well you listen for directions… we’re going to try and trick you! Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand
up!
DATES OF MC MEETINGS AND RESPONSILILTIES
If you are chosen as a Talent Show MC you will be responsible for attending the following
meetings, auditions and practices. Attending the practices is INCREDIBLY important because
we put the entire show together in about 8 hours of practice time.
(Let Mrs. Gesling know if you will have a scheduling conflict and we can try to work around it):
MC Auditions: in the music room
Tuesday, April 11th from 3:30-4:30
Meeting: in the music room
Wednesday, April 26th from 3:30-4:30
Preview/Auditions: in the multi-purpose room
Monday, May 1st from 3:30-6:00(approximate time)
Tuesday, May 2nd from 3:30-5:45 (approximate time)
- Auditions do not start until 4:00, but the MC’s may help me set up
- These previews may finish early or run a bit late so please allow for a flexible
pick up time
Script Practice: in the music room
Monday, May 15th from 3:30-4:45
Tuesday, May 16th from 3:30-4:45
Wednesday, May 17th from 3:30-4:45
Thursday, May 18th from 3:30-4:45
Monday, May 22nd from 3:30-5:45
Tuesday, May 23rd from 3:30-5:45
Wednesday, May 24th from 3:30-5:45 (our final practice before the show)
Let Mrs. Gesling know if you have any questions!!!
Please cut off and return this form to Mrs. Gesling no later than Tuesday, April 12th
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I give ______________ __________________ permission to stay after school on
Tuesday, April 11th for Talent Show MC auditions; they should last until 4:30.
My child will: walk home / be picked up
(Please circle one)
Parent Signature: _________________________________ Phone #:________________