Cast List 2013

I know it took me forever to post the cast list, and I'm sorry to all of you who have been waiting so very patiently.  Here it is: your 2013 cast lists.

Remember that most of you have been cast in both Oliver and Scrooge, so don't forget to check both lists.  Also, your name may possible appear in more than one place, so look carefully.

I will soon be posting information about our first rehearsal (Saturday, Oct 12th), so check back frequently.  I'm excited to get to work with so many amazing people to make Dickens Festival 2013 the best year yet!

OLIVER 2013

SCROOGE 2013

Also coming soon:

SONG and SCENE breakdown (who is in what)
FULL rehearsal schedule

Can't wait to see you all on October 12th!

--Andrea

Call Back List

WOW!  Amazing auditions, especially from some of our returning talent.  We heard a full range of audition songs from classical Broadway to Christmas songs to a bit more contemporary.  But it was the monologues that made my day.  It was fun to see your personalities through Harry Potter and Monty Python as well as through famous poetry and the more expected monologue styles.

We were able to cast much of the show based off your auditions.  I know people often say, "Just because you're not called back doesn't mean you're not in the show."  Let me set your minds at ease: we'd love to have each of you in the shows, and we've already figured out the perfect spot for many of you.  The full cast list will post within the next 10 days or so, but before we can do that, we need to put some of you through a few final tests in order to arrange the best line up for this year's festival.  So here it is:

Call back notice:

KEARNS LIBRARY

Wednesday, 9/25

6:00 pm to 8:45 pm

We will be moving quickly through the callback process.  Please arrive on time and be prepared to sing, dance, and/or read.

6:00 pm to 7:15 pm - Chance, Blake, Hayden, Evan
6:00 pm to 6:30 pm - Hunter, Blake, Alex F., Hailey
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Gabe P, Abby, Malaki, Jocelyn
7:00 pm to 7:45 pm - Miki, Lindsey, Hayden, Skyler, Colton, Astchyn
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Emily, Kelli, Ashley, Ema, Alexis
7:30 pm to 8:00 pm - Rick, Gary, Diana, Kim, Rebecca, Lisa, Celeste, Wendy, Kenzie
7:45 pm to 8:00 pm - Anna Claire, Victoria, Brittany, Cami, Miki
8:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Brett, Charlie, Diana, Kim, Rebecca, Lisa, Celeste, Wendy

If you have a conflict with your scheduled time, please contact Arlee (arlee.heslop@gmail.com).  Otherwise, I will plan to see each of you on Wednesday.  Thanks in advance for your time!

Andrea

UPDATE to Audition Information

The location and time for auditions has changed.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Auditions will still be held September 21st but will now go from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The new location is:

SOUTH JORDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

10673 South Redwood Road

See you all there on Saturday.  Please contact Andrea (801) 641-3898 with questions or concerns about this change.

Salt Lake Dickens Festival 2013

Dickens is around the corner once again!  Whether you're back for another season or considering Dickens for the first time, here is a preliminary look at things you may want to know:

• SHOWS: We will continue to perform a 50-minute revue of Oliver! and a 50-minute revue of Scrooge.  However, if you've done Dickens before and think you've seen it all, expect new choreography and a few surprises this season.  (Most actors will be cast in both productions.)
• ORPHAN CHOIR: The orphan choir will continue its tradition of providing advanced singing opportunities for the youngest members of the cast.  Orphan choir members are only required to rehearse on Saturday mornings making it a great first experience in theater.
• PERFORMANCE VENUE: Our performance venue for this year will be the South Town Expo Center located in Sandy, Utah.  The Dickens Christmas Festival expects this to be a positive move for the vendors and the productions. (More information: http://dickenschristmasfestival.com/salt-lake-city/)
• REHEARSAL VENUE: Our rehearsal venue for this year IS TBA but should be in the Salt Lake Valley.
• PERFORMANCE RUN: There are positives and negatives to the length of any run.  A shorter run at Christmastime means less time away from your families when you commit to the festival.  This year's run will include evening performances on December 11, 12, 13, and 14 with an additional matinee on the 14th.  
• REHEARSAL COMMITMENT: We have pushed back the rehearsal dates, opting to begin rehearsals on October 12th.  This change will hopefully accommodate local talent previously committed to an October-run production.  In order to keep our traditional Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday rehearsal schedule, we have extended weeknight rehearsal times to 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and plan to continue to hold 4-hour Saturday rehearsals from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
• STREET THEATER: We will be returning to the original Dickens Festival format with show actors doubling as Street performers.  We have a new Street Theater coordinator who will teach street performance skills and organize the performances in an efficient (and non-exhausting) manner.
• PRODUCTION STAFF: Both Jackie and Andrea are back for another year, and we are excited to have prior cast member Arlee Heslop added to the staff as both Assistant Director and Costumer.  

If this type of commitment is something you are interested in, then MARK YOUR CALENDAR now:

Auditions: 

September 21st

10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

SOUTH JORDAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
10673 South Redwood Road

Schedule your audition: email Arlee to request an audition time

Audition requirements:

• 60 seconds of a song in the style of the show (traditional Christmas carols work well for young performers).  Sheet music is required; an accompanist will be provided.
• 30 second monologue or poem recited with a British or Cockney accent (optional, but required if auditioning for a speaking role)
• You may be asked to do a short dance audition; please dress accordingly.

All roles are open; however, priority consideration may be given to returning cast members.  Returning cast members are required to re-audition on the regularly scheduled date.  

Phew!

Well we made it through 2012!

A few parting thoughts:

• Usually I don't keep a lost and found, but in light of (ha ha...) the power outages, I decided to be nicer this year.  If you are missing coats or shoes, I have several at my house.  I think I also have two backpacks, a purple lamp, and an assortment of other stuff.  Bottom line, if you're missing something, check with me.  
• If you didn't get the photos/videos and still want them, mail me a check for $25 and I will mail you back a copy both.  Make sure to include your mailing address.
• I hope you all come back for 2013!  Audition info, etc. will be posted here on the blog, so check back.
• If you want, you can read my standing ovation to you on my personal blog.  There is also a share-able orphan choir video there if you feel like sharing it.
• You are all amazing, and I am incredibly lucky to have worked with each of you.  Thank you for sharing your time and talents.

Merry Christmas!  And I'll see you all sooner or later.  That's how theater people are.

Andrea

Orphan Wranglers

I still have 3 open slots for orphan wranglers. Let me know if you can fill in!

For those of you signed up to wrangle, here's the schedule:

Friday the 7th
Head Wranger: Amy Linnett
Asst 1: Jennifer Koop
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott

Sat. 8th Matinee
Head: Cindy Evans
Asst 1: Wendy Maxwell
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott

Sat 8th Evening
Head: Amy Linnett
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon
Asst 2: Mark Evans

Mon the 10th
Head: Sarah Nelson
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott

Tues the 11th
Head: Cindy Evans
Asst 1: Tammy Delarosa
Asst 2: NEED ANOTHER VOLUNTEER

Wed the 12th
Head: Amy Linnett
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon
Asst 2: Wendy Maxwell

Wed the 13th
Head: Cindy Evans
Asst 1: Wendy Maxwell
Asst 2: Sarah Nelson

Thurs the 14th
Head: Amy Linnett
Asst 1: NEED ANOTHER VOLUNTEER
Asst 2: NEED ANOTHER VOLUNTEER

Fri 15th Matinee
Head: Sarah Nelson
Asst 1: Jennifer Koop
Asst 2: Wendy Whatcott

Friday 15th Evening
Head: Sarah Nelson
Asst 1: Amy McKinnon
Asst 2: Jennifer Koop

Dollar Off Coupons

Here are the dollar off coupons.  I was apparently wrong about pricing.  The $6 and $4 pricing I gave was the price with the coupon.  Send these out electronically or print them and hand them out.  They would also make a great poster to hang in your businesses!

To print: Click on the photo to open it in it's own window.  Use your browser's print functions to print the coupon.