JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Waddon Theatre Non Equity Auditions

OPEN AUDITIONS FOR THE JUVENILE ENSEMBLE OF

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

AT THE WADDON THEATRE, WADDON LEISURE CENTRE, CROYDON

Q Productions are inviting talented young performers from Croydon, and the surrounding Surrey/London areas, to attend open auditions to join the Junior Ensemble for this year’s family pantomime, JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. The seasonal show, starring television favourites JONNY AWSUM and PAISLEY BILLINGS, will play Croydon’s Waddon Theatre at Waddon Leisure Centre from 7th – 31st December 2017.

Open Auditions will take place on Saturday 28th October at Wallington High School (Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH). Auditions slots are: 2.00 – 3.00pm open auditions (registration open from 1.45pm), and 3.15 – 4.15pm for pre-registered dance schools and groups (registration open from 3.00pm).

To register to attend the Junior Ensemble Open Auditions, visit the website:
http://www.thecroydonpanto.com/audition-details/.

Producers are looking for talented dancers and performers who have strong experience in drama and singing. They must be aged 9 to 15 years old and should be no taller than 5ft 5”. Successful applicants should be aware that total commitment to the rehearsal period and assigned performance dates is expected.

Eddie Dredge, Director of Q Productions, said: “We are on a search for Croydon’s top young performers for this year’s production of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK. We would love to have a diverse group of enthusiastic and committed young talent auditioning. Successful auditionees will have the fantastic opportunity to work alongside professional creatives and West End performers in this fully-produced professional pantomime, which is packed full of side-splitting comedy, stunning special effects and lavish costumes.”

The Waddon Theatre at Waddon Leisure Centre will be converted into a 400-seat theatre space throughout December, offering wonderful family entertainment that all ages can enjoy together. The theatre will have a brand new seating plan for this year’s show which ensures every seat in the house has the best view possible.

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK runs from Thursday 7th – Sunday 31st December 2017 (times vary, check website). Tickets, priced from £12.50 – £18.50, are now on sale from
www.thecroydonpanto.com. For group bookings (10+), call the groups hotline: 01494 917519.

For all the latest news about JACK AND THE BEANSTALK visit
www.thecroydonpanto.com and follow @
TheCroydonPanto on Twitter and
@CroydonPanto on Facebook.

AUDITION INFORMATION

· All auditionees must register at
http://www.thecroydonpanto.com/audition-details/ prior to the Open Audition date.

· Audition date: Saturday 28th October

· Timings: Auditions slots are: 2.00 – 3.00pm open auditions (registration open from 1.45pm), and 3.15 – 4.15pm for pre-booked groups and invited dance schools (registration open from 3.00pm).

· Audition venue: Wallington High School (Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH).

· Auditionee requirements:
Aged between 9 to 15 years old
No taller than 5ft 5
Strong dancers with drama experience

· Parents must accompany their children at all times.

· Auditionees should wear comfortable and appropriate clothing and footwear. Ensuring they can move easily.

· Children should come prepared with their own water and refreshments for afterwards.

· Full details can be found at
www.thecroydonpanto.com

· Q Productions is the sister company of The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA), a weekend performing arts Academy providing tuition for children and young people aged 4 – 18. Q Productions produces PQA’s West End season, which sees hundreds of PQA students from all over of the country perform at leading theatres in the heart of London’s Theatreland each year. Q Productions commissions specially written scripts for PQA students and fully produces the show with full set and costumes to give young people a real taste of what it’s like to perform in the West End.

· Teaming up with Waddon Leisure Centre, Q Productions will ensure JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will be the best and most welcoming pantomime yet! Q Productions is the sister company of The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts, established to present professional productions throughout the UK. The company is delighted to continue producing theatre work in Croydon to ensure residents still have local access to the arts.

· As proud members of the Croydon community, Waddon Leisure Centre are supporting Q Productions to help keep theatre thriving in the local community.