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HONK!, JR. & WIZARD OF OZ - Alaska Theatre of Youth Non Equity Auditions

Posted December 28, 2012
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HONK!, JR. & WIZARD OF OZ - Alaska Theatre of Youth
AUDITIONS!! Try for a part in the final shows of ATY's Main Stage season!

HONK!, Jr. (from the award-winning musical)
Shows: February 15-23, 2013 | Auditions January 2 & 3, 2013
Friday 02/15/13 at 7pm; Saturday 02/23/13 at 2pm & 7pm | Sydney Laurence Theatre
HONK! became a stand-out by winning the 2000 Olivier Award (the British equivalent of the Tony® Award) for Best New Musical over The Lion King when both played in London. HONK! Jr. is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling with a charming and whimsical musical score that all are sure to love. The young actors of Alaska Theatre of Youth look forward to sharing with you this story of inner beauty, self-worth and friendship.


Wizard of Oz - The True Story (non-musical, true to the book)
Shows: February 15-23, 2013 | Auditions January 2 & 3, 2013
Saturday 02/16/13 at 2pm & 7pm; Friday 02/22/13 at 7pm | Sydney Laurence Theatre
Adapted by Ron Holmstrom and the Elizabeth Anne Seaton School from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Come discover the original story come-to-life on stage and enjoy the antics of Dorothy, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, the Wicked Witch, the Munchkins, and more, as they take on their fantastical adventure through Oz. Please note: this one hails back to the original story - which is quite dark and sometimes creepy.

When, Where, How?
Wednesday, January 2 & Thursday, January 3 from 5:30-8:30pm
ATY Rehearsal Hall – 610 W. Fireweed Ln.

AUDITIONERS ONLY NEED TO COME TO ONE DAY OF AUDITIONS and will be excused when finished. Auditions held in order of appearance. Two shows audition at once!

Shows will perform at the Sydney Laurence Theatre in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts February 15-23. Please come to auditions prepared to do cold readings from the script and dress to move! Auditioners should prepare a short song to be performed without accompaniment. All auditioners are encouraged to memorize a short monologue/passage from any play to recite from memory (30-60 seconds max). A passage to read aloud will be provided for those without a prepared piece. Auditioners that do not yet read should come prepared to share a memorized poem, nursery rhyme or joke.Performers will need to miss 2 partial days of school February 19-22 for school-time performances. Rehearsals generally take place 6-8:30pm or 6-9pm Mon-Fri, Tue-Sat, or Sun-Thu. Sat/Sun rehearsals are usually in the afternoon. The Director will determine the rehearsal schedule after auditions. Please come prepared to note any pre-existing plans on the audition form. There is a $100 actor participation fee (a contribution toward show expenses) for all performers 18 and younger that are selected to participate in the production.

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