Preparing for Auditions

Thanks to those who've already scheduled their audition time!  For all those planning to audition, please prepare:

• 16 measures of a song in the style of the show or a traditional Christmas song.  PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC.  An accompanist will be provided.
• A 30-second monologue or poem in a British or Cockney accent 
• Be prepared to dance a short combination

And a review of important dates:

• Auditions: Saturday, September 22nd from 9 am to 1 pmTo schedule an audition, please email Andrea with DICKENS AUDITIONS as the subject line and a two hour window of time during which you'd be available.  (EX: DICKENS AUDITIONS, Andrea Fife, 10 am to noon)
• Callbacks: Wednesday, September 26th from 7 pm to 10 pmPlease keep this night open so you will be available for callbacks as needed
• Cast meeting: Saturday, September 29th9 am to 10 am - Orphans (all orphan parents required to attend)10 am to 11 am - All the rest of you
• Performances: December 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 with matinees on both the 8th and the 15th. 

Around the Corner

It's that time of year when those of you who know how great the Dickens Festival is start panicking about auditions.  I've been thrilled to have several people approach me lately wondering if I know anything about this year.  Well, here's what I know:

A SLIGHT CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE FORMAT:

• No street theater - sort of...  
  Performers will be asked to volunteer for street theater time slots.  It will not be mandatory.  Orphans will perform in anOrphan Choir which will perform at scheduled times on a stage.  The orphan choir will generally perform right after Oliver and will not perform every day.)
• Increased number of performance days
  Performances will be on December 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 with double performances on both the 8th and the 15th.  This is more performances that in previous years.  
• Later call times
  With the change in the street theater format, there will be no more 4:00 call times!  Call time for most performers will be at 5:00 pm.  (12:00 pm on Saturdays)

SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL THOSE WHO SHOULD BE A PART OF OUR DICKENS FAMILY:

• Auditions: Saturday, September 22nd from 9 am to 1 pm
  To schedule an audition, please email Andrea with DICKENS AUDITIONS as the subject line and a two hour window of time during which you'd be available.  (EX: DICKENS AUDITIONS, Andrea Fife, 10 am to noon)
• Callbacks: Wednesday, September 26th from 7 pm to 10 pm
  Please keep this night open so you will be available for callbacks as needed
• Cast meeting: Saturday, September 29th
  9 am to 10 am - Orphans (all orphan parents required to attend)
  10 am to 11 am - All the rest of you
• (Optional) St. George Caravan: December 1st
  Put it on your calendars now.  Those who wish to caravan to St. George after our final Saturday rehearsal (December 1st) can come with the production staff to see closing night of the St. George Dickens Festival.  Be prepared to provide your own chaperones, transportation, lodgings, food, etc.

I can't wait to see you all in 6 weeks!

Andrea Fife

Director

 (801) 641-3898