PO Box 5646 MACKAY MAIL CENTRE QLD 4741
Ph 4969 4199 • Fax 4969 4189 email
[email protected]
25 January 2017
Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to the 2017 Mercy College Mackay Production ‘Bring It On’.
As your child is a potential cast member, please ensure you read and complete the attached audition package.
We are very excited to embark on this wonderful production, with auditions being held in the College Hall on Sunday
5 February. Please come along for registration at 8.30am so we can start at 9.00am sharp.
The production will hold rehearsals on a Tuesday from 6.30 – 9.00pm and Sunday 10.00am – 1.00pm every week
commencing Tuesday 7 February in the College Hall, until the performance week of 30 April – 6 May. Easter Holidays
will be free of rehearsals except for Monday 17 April.
By completing the audition your child is committing to being available for all rehearsals as per the attached
schedule.
If you have a previously arranged commitment during these dates please email
[email protected]. Please complete the attached Audition Application Form and bring
it to the audition.
A fee of $60.00 is required to be paid to cover administration, costuming, makeup and a production shirt. Please
complete the below slip and return it to the Finance Office with the $60.00, in an envelope clearly marked with
your child’s name and Homeroom and the wording ‘Bring It On’ by 3 February 2017.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the following please don’t hesitate to email
[email protected] or phone 0749694199.
Regards
Miss Cassandra Gillespie
Mr Jim Ford
Cultural Leader
Principal
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‘Bring It On’ Production 2017
Please complete and return to the Finance Office by 3/02/2017 - GIL
I ____________________________ agree to my child______________________________ Homeroom_________
to be involved in the production ‘Bring It On’. I understand and agree to the rehearsal schedule.
 $60.00 enclosed
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Parent Signature
Date
Mercy College Mackay
Audition Pack
Contact Details
Please be aware that the audition package contains all the material made available to prospective participants. To
pose any further questions please email them to [email protected]
Creative Team
Cassandra Gillespie - Producer /Choreographer
Tania Attard - Director
Ashleigh Phillips - Assistant Director
TBA - Music Director
Natalie Porter- Choreographer
Taylor Hayes - Choreographer
Audition Details
All roles for ‘Bring It On’ are open for audition and everyone is encouraged to try-out.
Auditions will be held in the Mercy College Hall on Sunday 5 February with Registration open at 8.30am. There
will be three workshop sections:
9.00am - Movement
10.00am - Vocal
11.00am - Drama and Improvisation
12.00pm – Lead Audition (please have 16 - 18 bars of own choice prepared)
Students are not required to have any prepared pieces, however they are required to complete all three
workshops. Students wanting to audition for any Lead role are required to have 16 - 18 bars of their own choice
of song prepared.
Audition Day/s Procedures
What to bring:
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Application Form
water
snacks
covered shoes
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What to wear:
• covered in shoes or dance shoes – NO bare feet, thongs or sandals
• appropriate clothes for movement - females this will generally mean pants – not skirts and no
loose tops.
Things to be aware of:
• A panel of the Creative Team will conduct the auditions. Please be aware that other individuals,
including assistants, may be present during the process.
Audition Process:
• All workshops are closed auditions, parents/teachers/friends will have to wait outside while the
audition is in process, as we wish to give participants the best opportunity to perform without
distraction.
• A panel of the Creative Team will conduct the audition. You will be expected to participate in all
workshops and sing a song from the show. You may be required to do a reading from the script and/or
movement. (Any dialogue required will be provided on the day).
• During auditions, ALL participants will be asked to partake in some basic choreography. There is
no need to prepare for this part as instruction will be given on the day.
Casting Notifications:
The cast will be announced on Tuesday 7 February at the beginning of the first rehearsal. Any questions regarding
this process should be put in writing and emailed to the Production Team via
[email protected]
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Synopsis
ACT I
On her last day of junior year, Campbell Davis prays to be named Captain of the Truman High School cheerleading squad
("What I Was Born To Do"). The rest of the squad - including Steven, Campbells "so handsome it hurts" boyfriend; Skylar &
Kylar, two cheertastic besties; and the fresh faced Sophomore, Eva - dream of the notoriety that comes with being a
Buccaneers Cheerleader.
Skylar savours the moment as Tryouts are underway and Campbell does make Captain. The spunky, full-figured Bridget is cut
for the fourth year in a row and relegated to yet another of being the mascot. The very green but eager, Eva, however does
make the squad. As the rest head off to celebrate, Campbell reflects on the difficulties to come and dreams of One Perfect
Moment.
At summer Cheer Camp, Eva's nervousness threatens the squad's chance to win the coveted Spirit Stick, an honour that almost
always indicates an upcoming Nationals win. To boost Eva's confidence, Campbell takes her aside and names her the
Sophomore Spirit Leader -- which means if Campbell were to lose her position, Eva would be third in the "line of succession"
after Skylar and Kylar. After Campbell lifts Eva's spirits, Truman triumphs and celebrates their Spirit Stick win.
Two weeks before the end of summer Campbell receives a letter with terrible news: she's been redistricted to inner-city
Jackson High School. A horrified Kylar informs her that "they don't even have a squad!" Despite her attempts to stay at
Truman, Campbell's fate is sealed, her dream is gone ("What I Was Born to Do (Reprise)") and even Steven can't console her.
Campbell arrives at Jackson and discovers that Bridget has been redistricted as well. ("Do Your Own Thing") Amidst all the
hard-knocks and rough words, the girls meet the charming Randall, an aspiring music producer and self-proclaimed multiclique mingler. Intimidated and amazed, the pair is wowed by an impromptu performance from Jackson's resident dance crew
trio: Nautica, La Cienaga and the head of the crew, Danielle. Campbell's interaction with the fee-yearce Danielle is more of the
rejected same, but Bridget is an unexpected hit not only with the three, but especially with the hormonal Twig who loves her
curves. Campbell offers her talents to the crew, but a verbal slip-up turns the Jackson women against her. Danielle firmly
explains that We Ain't No Cheerleaders, and lets Bridget in the crew.
Adding insult to injury, the discouraged Campbell receives a series of voicemails from her old squad mates exclaiming how
wonderful the season is going. Sympathetic, Bridget consoles her by taking her to the Burger Pagoda - where, it just so
happens, Danielle works. Campbell tries to make amends, but Danielle is unmoved. Danielle's tune changes a bit after
Campbell earnestly confronts a pair of entitled rich girls harassing Danielle. Impressed and amused by Campbell's spunk,
Danielle reconsiders and offers Campbell a one-time chance to dance with the crew. The caveat, though, is she must do it
dressed in an old leprechaun mascot suit ("Friday Night, Jackson"). After a shaky start, Campbell kills it as the leprechaun and
causes Randall to become quite smitten. An impressed Danielle gives Campbell an official spot on the Jackson crew. Later that
night, Skylar and Kylar share shocking news, a red action in Skylar's grades means she can't be captain and Kylar has contracted
mono. By the rules of succession, Eva is now captain. Campbell suspects that Something Isn't Right Here. A visit to Eva's house
seems to confirm her suspicions. Eva has taken on Campbell's appearance, and Campbell discovers a half clothed Steven
"studying" there, as well. Unconvinced by their explanations, Campbell breaks up with Steven and feverishly goes to Skylar and
Kylar, who accuse her of paranoia and jealousy. Assessing the situation with Bridget, Campbell learns that Eva's mother is on
the school board - the body in charge of redistricting. Outraged and certain of a conspiracy, Campbell decides to get Eva back
by assembling a squad at Jackson and crushing her at Nationals. It's time to Bring it On.
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ACT II
Campbell approaches a reluctant Danielle about creating a cheerleading squad at Jackson. When Campbell reveals that a
Nationals win includes college scholarships for each winning member, the determined and educationally driven Danielle
agrees. The girls set out to assemble a squad ("It's All Happening"). Some of the facts Campbell uses to recruit members are
somewhat questionable, though. Nonetheless, a squad that includes Bridget is formed.
Training is off and running. Randall flirtingly presents Campbell with the routine music he's put together and a few of the squad
members present a saucy dance that Campbell has to inform them would cause the judges to "deduct hella points" if they
were to do it. The understanding ladies are then given a crash course in "cheer faces". Weeks later at the Regional
Competition, Truman watches Jackson perform. While Eva, Steven, and Kylar are wowed, Skylar is smugly convinced that
Truman is Better. Though Jackson takes second to Truman, they accumulate enough points to qualify for Nationals. The squads
exchange a few backhanded compliments, and the competitive tension becomes palpable.
Back at school, Twig asks Bridget on a date and Bridget shyly declines. This calls for an intervention from Nautica and La
Cienega, who assure her that It Ain't No Thing when it comes to her insecurities. Her self-esteem boosted, Bridget chases after
Twig. Meanwhile, Randall asks Campbell on a picnic date on the cliffs above their town, to which she happily accepts.
Moments later, the furious Jackson crew confront Campbell. Danielle has discovered that Campbell lied about the college
scholarships as a Nationals prize; and, as a result, Danielle discontinues their friendship and disbands the squad. Though
disconsolate and disgusted with herself ("What Was I Thinking?"), Campbell still shows up for her date with Randall. After
some playful ribbing, he encourages her to Enjoy The Trip that is this life as opposed to stressing out so much.
Eva dishes and embellishes on the story of Jackson's squad troubles to Skylar and Kylar. Then, in a private moment, Eva
celebrates the Killer Instinct she showed in creating her path to captain by blackmailing her own mother to get Campbell
transferred, hacking the school's system and changing Skylar's grade, and hiring "some sick guy to lick Kylar's toothbrush". At
Jackson, Bridget shows off her Twig hickey to the girls. Campbell pulls Danielle aside and offers a profuse, pained apology.
Danielle is still hurt by the lie, but acknowledges the joy their work brought her. Campbell explains that the experience
changed her to the point where she no longer felt any ambition to go to Nationals -- their friendship should have always been
paramount. Despite her conflicting feelings, Danielle decides to continue working together ("We're Not Done"). Nationals is
back on!
At Nationals, Truman gives a Legendary performance of their routine. As the squad recovers, Campbell congratulates Skylar
and Kylar. Shocked at Campbell's presence, Eva tries to undermine her confidence in the holding area among the entire
Jackson squad. Eva's efforts escalate and the conversation culminates with the revelation of her villainous behaviour ("Eva's
Rant"). Nonetheless, Jackson takes to the mat and offers an exuberant, mind-blowing routine that breaks the rules of
cheerleading, but inspires wild cheering from the arena ("Cross The Line"). They leave the floor confident in the fact that they
said their piece and got the crowd "ROWDY", but because of their disregard for the rules, Jackson doesn't place and Truman
wins Nationals. Campbell is offered a trophy, though, by Randall. Sure, it's his Pinewood Derby trophy from Cub Scouts, but
thanks to a sharpie, it reads "First place for everything that matters."
Together in celebration, the Truman squad and Jackson squad forge a friendship that is worth far more than any National Title
("I Got You").
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Rehearsal Timeline
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Rehearsals are held on EVERY Tuesday evening and Sunday morning until the week of the Performance.
The only exception will be Easter Holidays and one Sunday rehearsal will be moved to the Monday on the
long weekend of production week. During the Production show week extra rehearsals will be held each
night.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR AVAILABILITY FOR THESE DAYS/TIMES BEFORE AUDITIONING.
Rehearsal & Production Expectations
‘Bring It On’ as with all major musicals is a complicated, logistical process. To make preparation easier and
rehearsals flow, we expect that cast members attend all rehearsals. We understand that there may be times when
this is not possible due to other commitments – such as weddings, birthday parties etc. This does not include sports
practice, dance lessons, school band and music commitments, or other such activities that you may be involved
with. A timeline will be provided early in the rehearsal process and if you are unavailable for any rehearsal then
notification, in advance, must be made so we can plan around it.
Rehearsals are just for the cast and crew of ‘Bring It On. We request students to be arrive prior to rehearsal time
and picked up promptly upon completion. All rehearsals will be held in the Mercy College hall.
A production fee of $60.00 is required to be paid to the Finance Office. This fee is for administration, costuming
costs, make up etc. and a production shirt. This must be paid to the Finance Office using the attached slip.
Females are required to have their own white shoes.
Males are required to have a pair of white or black dress shoes as a minimum.
Principals may need to have two pairs of shoes to complement their costumes.
Other Significant Dates
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Video and promotional photo shoots of the cast will take place during the rehearsal schedule.
Bump in (when we move into the theatre) will be on Saturday 29 April. Please mark this in your diary as
assistance on this date will be required. You will be notified in advance about this.
The week commencing Monday, 1 May is Show Week with rehearsals every night.
Performance times: one Thursday 4 May, two on Friday 5 May and one Saturday 6 May.
Compulsory attendance is required for all cast during this week. Unavailability for any or part of this week
will result in not being cast for the Production.
NOTE: PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
ANZAC Day is a compulsory rehearsal for all cast members. May Day Holiday cast will also be required.
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Please bring on Audition Day -
AUDITION
________ NO: ______
AUDITION APPLICATION
NAME:
ADDRESS:
HOME PHONE:
WORK PHONE:
MOBILE PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
DATE OF BIRTH:
TRAINING UNDERTAKEN: (Please tick or cross relevant sections)
DANCE:
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Modern
Ballroom
National
Mezzo
Alto
Tenor
Baritone
Bass
TEACHER / STUDIO:
VOICE:
Soprano
TEACHER / STUDIO:
PREVIOUS THEATRE
/ ACTING / DANCING
ETC EXPERIENCE:
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN ASSISTING OFFSTAGE?
(Set Construction / Painting / Lighting / Make-up / Set
Transport / Other)
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Rehearsal Schedule
Term 1
Tuesday
Sunday
3
7 February
6.30 – 9.00pm
12 February
10.00am – 1.00pm
4
14 February
6.30 – 9.00pm
19 February
10.00am – 1.00pm
5
21 February
6.30 – 9.00pm
26 February
10.00am – 1.00pm
6
28 February
6.30 – 9.00pm
5 March
10.00am – 1.00pm
7
7 March
6.30 – 9.00pm
12 March
10.00am – 1.00pm
8
14 March
6.30 – 9.00pm
19 March
10.00am – 1.00pm
9
21 March
6.30 – 9.00pm
26 March
10.00am – 1.00pm
10
28 March
6.30 – 9.00pm
17 April
10.00am – 1.00pm
Easter
Holiday
Term 2
Tuesday
Sunday
Week 1
18 April
6.30pm till 9pm
23 April
10.00am – 1.00pm
Week 2
25 April
1 pm till 6pm
30 April
10.00am – 1.00pm
Week 3
Production week: rehearsal schedule to be advised
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