Choreography Review

It has been an intense week of rehearsal, especially for the pickpockets. If you would like to review your choreography, here are a view videos, courtesy of Mrs. Dodger's Mom. :) (Thanks, Sharee!)

Be Back Soon:



Consider Yourself (First Half)



Father Christmas

Mastering the Accent - It's All About the Lip Corners

We've been working really hard on the differences between the Cockney and R.P. (refined pronunciation) British accents.

First, practice the R.P.



Once you have that down, you can practice how to change your accent depending on character.  This video on the Cockney accent is really helpful:




This final video will not only shed some light on the origins of the term Cockney (and "Mockney") but also explains some Cockney slang.  When looking to ad lib, try out some of these [really bizarre] phrases:

2014 Cast List

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Scripts and CD's will be handed out during this weekend's rehearsals.  Each cast member will receive a copy of the script/music upon receipt of a $5 deposit.  Cast members can also check out a rehearsal CD for a $5 deposit.  Please bring cash or checks payable to Andrea Fife to your first scheduled rehearsal.

Complete rehearsal calendars will be available on Friday and Saturday (and the information will shortly be updated in the "Calendar" tab).  The rehearsal schedule for Friday and Saturday is as follows:

FRIDAY:
5:00 to 5:30 - Parent meeting for "orphans" including Oliver.  Plan to have at least one parent attend.
5:00 to 6:30 - All "orphans" and Oliver
6:30 to 7:00 - All "urchins" including 1st Child, 2nd Child, and Turkey Girl
7:00 to 9:00 - All "pickpockets" including Dodger, Oliver, Pickpocket 1, and Pickpocket 2 and Fagin

SATURDAY:
12:00 to 1:00 - Cast meeting for full cast except "orphan choir only" cast members.
1:00 to 2:00 - All cast members on the "Scrooge Ensemble" lists (includes Cratchit family)
2:00 to 4:00 - "Consider Yourself" (check the "Song Breakdown" tab to determine if this is you)

Oh, and the cast list is up!  Check out all the tabs above (cast list | oliver cast | scrooge cast | song breakdown | scene breakdown) to find your characters and determine in which scenes and songs you will appear.

Call Backs 2014

Thank you to all who auditioned.  We had some incredible talent, and I particularly enjoyed the wide variety of monologues!  We were able to make several casting decisions based on what we saw last night, but we do need to call some people back to help us finalize the cast list.  Please check the schedule below to see if you have been invited to Call Backs.  Please arrive a few minutes before your scheduled time.  Please send me a text or call (801-641-3898) if you cannot attend your scheduled time.

12:00 to 12:30 - Marley
Nathan
Wesley
Logan
(with Rick)

12:15 to 12:45 - Isabelle
Miki
Ashley
(with Jack)

12:30 to 1:30 - Men's Roles
Charlie
Nathan
Wesley
Brett D.
Logan

1:00 to 1:30 - Widow Corney
Ema
Kallie
Jackki

1:30 to 2:00 - Oliver/Named Pickpockets
Malaki
Nick
Karlie
(with Hayden)

2:00 to 2:30 - Bet & Nancy
Ashley  
Amber
Francesca

2:30 to 3:00 - Cratchit Family
Juliet
Alex
Annalynne
Jessica
Angella
Amber
Francesca
BreaAnna
(with Chris)

A full cast list will be posted by Monday evening.  Thanks again to everyone (and remember that not being on the call back list doesn't mean you are not in the show)!

Schedule Your Audition Online

Date: Friday, September 19th

Time: 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Address:  2933 E 3300 S 

(Thompson Lane Entertainment)

Audition by appointment preferred

What to prepare:

• 1 minute song in the style of the shows (bring sheet music, accompanist will be provided)
• 30 second monologue or poem presented with a cockney accent
• be prepared to participate in a dance audition

SCHEDULE ONLINE: 

https://calendly.com/dickenstheaterco/2014audition/08-29-2014

See you all soon (and don't forget to tell your friends)!

Mark Your Calendars

It's July, which means that between sunbathing and vacations, it's time to start planning for the 2014 Dickens Festival.  For those who've been with us awhile, you know that no two years have ever been the same, so lets start with a rundown of similarities and differences:

• SAME venue (South Town Expo)
• SAME rehearsal space (Thompson Lane Entertainment, 2933 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City)
• NEW rehearsal dates/times: Wednesdays 7-10, Fridays 5-9, Saturdays 12-4
• FEWER performances: Dec 11, 12, 13 (no matinee)
• RETURN to the street theater of yore (everyone will have an assigned character and route)
• SAME director (Andrea) and music director (Jackie)
• ADDITION of a new assistant choreographer (Michelle)
• STRICTER conflict policy (I really need a committed cast!)
• SAME great family atmosphere
• SAME great vocal training and extra stage time in our Orphan Choir
• HOPEFULLY lots of our same Dickens Family back for another year of Victorian Christmas

If you're hoping to be back for another year, here's what you should know so far:

• AUDITIONS will be Friday, September 19th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Look for more information on how to schedule your audition.  If you're starting to prepare your song already, plan a 1 minute song in the style of the show (with sheet music, please).
• CALL BACKS will be Saturday, September 20th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Please set this time aside in case I need you.
• REHEARSALS begin Saturday, September 27th.  We will hold rehearsals over UEA weekend (Oct 17-18), so please plan accordingly.  We will NOT hold rehearsals at all during the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 23-29).
• Because of the shortened performance window, it is possible that some of our old pickpockets now turned high school choir students may be able to participate!  If this is you, take the following dates to your teachers on the first day of school: Dec 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.  If your choir director is willing to sign the waiver I will be providing, allowing you to commit to the final two rehearsals and performances, I am willing to excuse you from any other rehearsals that conflict with your high school choir performances.

What should you do now?

• Comment here or on Facebook letting me know you are planning to audition (I'd love to know who is coming back!)
• Share these dates with your friends and family.  Let's have a killer turnout at auditions this year!

I'm excited to start another year of this crazy thing we call the Dickens Festival!

--Andrea