AGES CALLED:
Auditions are open to ages 8-18. No previous
experience necessary. We encourage new
students.
Saturday, October 8th at 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 8th at 7:00 pm
Sunday, October 9th at 2:00 pm
SCRIPTS:
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Scripts are currently available for perusal at
the Reference Desk of the Wood County
District Public Library. They cannot be
checked out, but they can be read on site if
you want to read the script before auditions.
AUDITION DATES:
Students can come to either audition on
Sunday or Monday. They do not need to
come to both, but they should expect to stay
the whole time.
Sunday, August 21st 2:30-4:00 pm
Monday, August 22nd 6:30–8:00 pm
St Marks Lutheran Church
315 S. College Dr.
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
PERFORMANCES:
Performances will take place at Otsego High
School. 18505 Tontogany Creek Rd,
Tontogany, OH 43565. Admission is $5.
Assembled for Sports Day, the animals cannot
find anybody to compete with the fleet hare
in the cross-country race until the slowmoving tortoise agrees to challenge him. In
the course of the race, the scatter-brained
hare tends to get diverted by his encounters
with members of the human race. Meanwhile,
the tortoise plods steadily and relentlessly on
to the finish line. Only the animals speak
intelligible language. The humans' gobblede-gook is as incomprehensible to us as to
our animal friends.
NOTE: WINTER SHOW
The next HYT production is our winter show
and is based on Aesop's Fables. 6-12 year-old
students can audition Sept. 18th and 19th.
Performances are Nov. 11, 12, 13. The cast has
12 students. First consideration for our winter
show will go to those who were not cast in
this show.
WHAT THE DIRECTORS ARE
LOOKING FOR:
Can you be heard? The directors wants to
know if the audience can hear and understand
you. Use your strongest voice.
Are you making choices with the text that
show off a character? Engage the audience.
Use expression!
Most importantly, have fun!
HOW TO PREPARE:
Students should prepare one of the
suggested monologues. Monologues are not
required from auditioning students but are
encouraged.
CAST:
Animals
(all parts can be either male or female)
• Fleet (a hare)
• Sloe (a tortoise)
• Sett (a badger)
• Warren (a rabbit)
• Spiney (a hedgehog)
• Paddle (a water rat)
• Brush (a squirrel)
• Dark (a rook)
• Basket (a dog)
Humans (Humans have significant parts to play in the
script, but because this is the animals' story,
humans are unintelligible and so speak all in
Gibberish)
• Jackie, a very nice young human
• Robin, another very nice young human
Fisherman
• Maude, one half of a courting couple
• George, the other half
• Mr. Urban Notcouth, a picknicker
• Mrs. Urban Notcouth, his wife
• Brando, his son
• Sophia, his daughter
• Farmer Brown, an irate farmer
• Mrs. Stainer, a near-sighted housewife
CAST LISTS:
Once the cast lists are decided, they will be
emailed and posted on our website. If a child
is not cast, they are invited and encouraged to
audition for the next show.
QUESTIONS:
Contact Karen Walters via email
[email protected] or call at
419-308-0813.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals are 4 -6 weeks long and a schedule
will be provided. Occasionally, a Saturday or
Sunday may be required. Actors are expected
to be at all rehearsals and performances
unless pre-approved by the director.
Unexused absences may result in dismissal.
Be sure to communicate with the director.
COSTS:
There is a $40 participation fee to perform. A
discount may be given to siblings and
scholarships may be available. No additional
fees will be required. One script is provided
for each actor. Students may be required to
provide some of their own costume pieces.
HYT asks for parent participation by handing
out programs, ushering, costumes, helping
with performances, advertising, refreshments,
or snacks. Sign up opportunities will be
provided.
AUDITION MONOLOGUES:
Fleet: Why don't we start? I'll just win this race, then run over to Hambledon Hill for tea with the Moles
-- it's only ten miles. Where's Reynard? I can beat Reynard with one paw strapped to my back! I
can run faster and straighter and longer than any animal in the Woodlands. I can run so fast,
that if I set out now to the Cabbage Field to fetch a head for dinner, I should meet myself
coming back! I could stop for fifty naps, and still beat any of you slow-coaches. And if you don't
believe me, just enter for the Cross Country now. Come on -- anybody. I tell you what, I'll give
any of you five minutes start. How about that?
Sett:
Now, here's the Start -- Frog Rock. First check point -- the Bramble Thicket. Then to the River
Bank. From there to the Grassy Bank, then to Mr. Brush's tree, half a mile to the Cornfield, then
past the end of the Keeper's Cottage, and a straight run home to here again in the Old Quarry
and Frog Rock, where the runners have to pass Frog Rock and do one more full lap of the
Quarry to win. There will be judges at each point, and Mr. Basket will take short cuts and be
general referee.
Spiney:
Could you manage a raw egg? Very good for settling an upset tummy. Not only that, all the best
runners suck raw eggs. It's a fact! Makes them go like the wind! Luckily, I have one. Found it by
the haystack, freshly laid this morning. Very hard to come by these days with all the hens living
in blocks of flats. Years since I found a full clutch of eggs out in the open. better come to my
house. You are all right for time, I expect. Mr. Sloe will be miles behind.
Fleet:
Carrots! Oo-oo, beauties! Young and tender. Nobody guarding them. Very remiss. If I grew
carrots like that I should watch them night and day. If people don't guard their carrots, they jolly
well deserve to lose them. Wouldn't take me two minutes. Old Fat-legs is way behind -- and this
is the last point. Better just make sure he hasn't got a lift on a hay wagon. Sort of mean trick he
would get up to. No, he's not out of Nobbet's Spiney yet. Not only are we Hares in general, and
myself in particular, the fastest, most intelligent, and prettiest of the Woodlanders, but I am also
the agilest vaulterer-rer of garden walls in the country!
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and sounds and to use any or all such photographs, recordings, and reproductions thereof in
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and all media, including theatrical, non-theatrical, radio, videocassette, television, electronic
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product and the advertising or other copy that may be used in connection herein. The parties to
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interpretation, and effect of this contract. If I no longer desire to abide by this agreement, I will
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use of (name of child above) video image, printed image, and name, as well as comments and
opinions expressed, according to the terms mentioned above. I affirm that I have the legal right
to issue such consent.
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Signed:
Date:
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BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:
- We expect all students to be on their best behavior at all times
- Respect for oneself, others, and facilities are demanded from everyone involved in Horizon
Youth Theatre. This includes, but is not limited to:
a) hurtful language
b) destruction or misuse of property
c) disruptive behavior
- If a student's behavior becomes unmanageable, a parent/guardian conference is
scheduled
- If the student's behavior continues, Horizon Youth Theatre reserves the right to dismiss the
student (without reimbursement)
SAFETY:
- The safety of your children is the highest priority for Horizon Youth Theatre
- Children will stay in a group with the director/instructor at all times
- Upon dismissal, all children will stay in the performance space until family or designated
individuals pick them up
- If you have worked out an agreement with the director/instructor to have your child picked
up outside of the activity space, (IE the exterior door), your child will wait with the cast until
the director is able to walk them out – there are absolutely no exceptions
The Horizon Youth Theatre board is determined to carryout our mission to provide education
through theatre in a safe and positive learning environment.
My child, ____________________, and I have read the above information and understand what
is expected of HYT participants.
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(parent/guardian)
(date)
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substantial risks of bodily injury, property damage, and other dangers associated with participation in such
activities. Dangers related to such activities include but are not limited to: broken bones, cuts, strains,
sprains, bruises, concussion. Each participant in these activities should realize that there are risks and
dangers inherent in them, and also in the training and preparation for such activities. It is the sole
responsibility of each participant to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings and to follow any oral
instructions given by Horizon Youth Theatre (“HYT”), its Volunteers, Employees, Representatives, Directors or
Agents. In the case of a minor child, his/her parent or legal guardian is responsible for ensuring his/her safe
participation in such theater activities. I, the undersigned hereby acknowledge that HYT does not warrant or
guarantee in any respect the competency or mental or physical condition of any individual participant in any
recreational activities. All participants in voluntary recreational theater activities, or their parents or legal
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or in connection with such authorized medical treatment. I further acknowledge that I am solely responsible
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hazards, and dangers involved in such activities in which I, or my minor child, may elect to participate
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Parent name and cell number:
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Where did you hear about this audition?
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______I understand there is a $40 fee for participating in “The Great Cross Country
Race.” There is a $5 discount for siblings and scholarships may be available. No
additional fees will be required.
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Gameboy, DS, laptops, cell phones, iPods, etc. during rehearsal. Electronics use may be cause for
removal from cast.
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Previous Experience
Please note most recent first
Show
Role
Month/Year
Director
Company
List any special talents or training (musical instruments, dance, vocal, gymnastics, etc)
List any special medical, learning, behavioral issues (eyesight or hearing, ADHD, sensory integration,
etc.)
STUDENT form – one per student
Student Name:
Age:
School:
Grade:
Height:
Hair Color:
Desired Role (s) (if any):
Is there any role you would not accept?
Conflicts
Please list all afternoon, evening, and weekend conflicts you have between now and performance. Be
sure to include all sports, dance, scouts, mid-week church activities, 4-H, choir, chess, school clubs,
orchestra, band, etc...
Conflicts not listed here (other than last-minute school events) will require director approval which
may not be granted.
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