Casting Call for MTA’s Elf the Musical JR.
Audition Preparation Workshops Available
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces auditions for Elf the Musical Jr., based on the cherished holiday film by New Line Cinema. Auditions for this no-cut production for ages 6-18 will be held October 21-22 at MTA in Anthem.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make every young performer embrace his or her inner elf with plenty of large ensemble numbers featuring elves and (New Yorkers) of every type. The award-winning production staff includes director Sarah Brayer, vocal director Karen Blanzy and choreographer Lyndsie Clymer.
Rehearsals begin October 26, with performances taking place December 7-10.
General vocal auditions will be held Saturday, October 21 at 11 a.m. with callbacks on Sunday, October 22. Those auditioning should prepare a musical theatre song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment CD or iPod to sing with; you may also sing a capella if needed. Please have your registration materials (available on the website) completed prior to coming to the audition. If you are unable to make the scheduled audition time, please contact
musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com for an alternate appointment time. Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals are held at MTA’s theatre performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem, AZ 85086.
Tuition and costume fee for this production is $275, with a 10% sibling discount. Scholarships are available for participants who might otherwise not be able to participate. Please visit our website
musicaltheatreofanthem.org for more information.
Audition Preparation Workshops will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. and 5:30 – 7.p.m, During these 90-minute sessions, participants will be instructed on cold reads, acting technique, characterization and more. Participants of the workshops will get to audition prior to the general audition time. Cost is just $35 and space is limited to just 18 participants per session. There is a 10% sibling discount. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit
www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.
About MTA
Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is an award-winning, non-profit theater company located in Anthem, Arizona. The mission of MTA is to develop youth and adults within the field of performing arts while enhancing their intrinsic creativity and brokering their vast talents. MTA trains and educates youth so that they can become the artists, patrons, and leaders of tomorrow while providing opportunities to adults that empower them and foster their creativity. MTA’s principles include casting all who audition in select productions, presenting high quality shows that everyone can enjoy, and providing a positive environment where performers can practice teamwork and communication skills while experiencing the pride of accomplishment.
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