2012 Challenge

I'm issuing a fun challenge for this season.  Find your character name out in the non-Dickens world, take a picture with it, and submit it to me.  I'll put it on the blog and include a bit of information about you.  If you don't have a named character, get creative!

Here's the first picture:

Soda Evans as Tiny Tim (at Tiny Tim's Tiki Treats)

This will be Soda's second year at the Dickens Festival.  He will be playing an orphan in Oliver! and Tiny Tim in Scrooge.  Soda is a great kid who knows how to work when it's time to work and how to play when it's time to play.  I am looking forward to hearing his great voice sing "Beautiful Day" and watch him pull on the heartstrings of all the grandmas in the audience who will just want to pinch his little cheeks.

Carpooling

I love that we often have cast members coming from various directions for the Dickens Festival.  I have already had two of you inquire about possible carpools, and I'd like to try to help arrange those if possible.

First, are there any parents/adult cast members who would be willing to volunteer to oversee the carpool list?

Second, if you would be interested in carpooling, please leave a comment with your name, character, and city of residence.  (No need for full addresses... I will have the carpool coordinator contact you for more specific information.)

Thanks!
Andrea

Scenes and Songs

The "SCENES and SONGS" list is up for your viewing pleasure.

Remember you can also use the "Calendar" tab to view upcoming rehearsals.

I can't wait to get started with rehearsals.  See most of you on Wednesday or Thursday, and everybody at some point on Saturday.

Oh, and contact info should you need it:

Andrea: (801) 641-3898
andrea.fife@gmail.com

Perry: (801) 889-9043
whitehairperry@yahoo.com

Jackie: (801) 631-3196
jackie_casdorph@yahoo.com

2012 Cast Lists

READ THIS FIRST:

Mandatory* Cast Meeting on Saturday 

 *unless it is marked on your conflict list

9:00 am to 10:00 am - All members of the Orphan Choir AND a parent

10:00 am to 11:00 am - All other cast members

(AND a parent for anyone under 12)

YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

$5.00 (cash or check) for a materials deposit (fully refundable upon materials return)

An empty three-ring binder

A pen or pencil

AND NOW...

Announcing the amazing 2012 Dickens Festival cast:

Make sure you check both cast lists.  With the exception of some Orphan Choir members, most cast members will be in BOTH shows.

http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/oliver-cast.html

http://dickenstheaterco.blogspot.com/p/scrooge-cast.html

Callback List

Thanks to all those who auditioned!  Wow, what an amazing group we have this year.  Remember, if your name is not on the list below, it does not mean you will not be in the show.  In fact, I have great things planned for each of you.  The final cast list will be posted by Friday at the latest, so make sure you check back later, too.

Here's who I need to see on Wednesday night to make final casting decisions.  I would like to adhere closely to the listed schedule, so please arrive on time.  Email me at andrea.fife@gmail.com or text (801) 641-3898 if you have conflicts or other issues.

7:00 pm - Kortnee
7:10 pm - Hayden B, Soda, Malaki, Blake
7:30 pm - Ravin, Hayden B, Greyson, Malaki
7:50 pm - Alisa, Kylee
8:10 pm - Chris R, Jason, Erik, Paris, Alix, Alexis
8:30 pm - Alisa, Kylee, Amy, Arlee, Kelli, Alexis, Bethany, Zackary, Colton, Tom, Ethan, Erik, Jason
8:50 pm - Brett, Chris R, Alisa, Kylee
9:00 pm - Arlee, Janneke, Celeste, Lisa, Brett, Erik, Chris R
9:20 pm - Charlie, Janneke, Arlee, Celeste, Lisa
9:40 pm - Janneke, Brett, Arlee

As is often the case, we could use a few more adult men to round out our cast.  If you have any friends in this demographic, please invite them to come audition at 6:45 pm on Wednesday night.  I will not be accepting any other late auditions (except the few which have been prearranged).

Thanks again for a very successful day of auditions.  It is going to be an amazing season!

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