WICKED PRODUCTION AND AUDITION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read all information carefully and complete all sections in the online audition application form.
All roles in Wicked are limited to performers aged 16 and above as of 31st AUGUST 2021.
We are looking for performers who can sing, act and dance well. Diversity is welcomed and all ethnic groups are encouraged to audition.
While talent is the primary consideration when casting, a high level of commitment is essential. Our final choices for all roles will be made with this firmly in mind.
Roles cast will be on an UNPAID basis.
IMPORTANT DATES
Read Through/ Meet & Greet Sunday 28th March 2021
Music, Dance, Blocking rehearsals TBC. These will run Tues, Thu and Sundays with Saturdays in the few weeks before pack in.
There will be a break from the 2nd April 2021 – 5th April 2021 for Easter.
Production Week Tuesday 31st August – Wed 8th September 2021.
Sponsors Night/preview/Press Thursday 9th September 2021.
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held at the North Shore Music Theatre Clubrooms- 5 Recreation Drive, Birkenhead. You will need to select TWO times. One for the initial singing audition (14th, 15th, 16th or 17th October 2020, ) and one for the group dance call (Sunday 18th October 2020).
Note: If you are only auditioning for Vocal Chorus, only a singing audition is required. If only the singing audition is booked, you will not be considered for a Lead or Ensemble role.
Auditions may be videoed for reference during the casting process. Short extracts from successful audition videos may be used for marketing purposes, but will otherwise be deleted.
You will be auditioning in front of a panel consisting of the Director, Choreographer, Musical Director, Production Managers and representative(s) of North Shore Music Theatre.
Please bring with you:
Sheet music or a backing track on either a USB or playback device such as iPOD, MP3 Player or Phone.
Click HERE for a list of roles and requirements.
AUDITIONING FOR A LEAD OR FEATURED ROLE
If you are auditioning for one of the lead or featured roles please:
Prepare a musical theatre song of your own choosing that showcases your voice, in the style of the lead or featured role for which you are auditioning. Ideally this should be no longer than 2 minutes.
Familiarise yourself with the song(s) from the show that features your chosen character, and be prepared to sing sections of that song, if requested to do so by the panel.
Do not be offended if you do not get to sing all of your prepared vocals – it doesn’t mean you are not being considered.
AUDITIONING FOR ENSEMBLE OR CHORUS
If you are auditioning for ensemble or chorus roles please:
Prepare a cut of a musical theatre song of your own choosing that showcases your voice, in the style of WICKED. Ideally this should be no longer than 2 minutes.
Do not be offended if you do not get to sing all of your prepared vocals – it doesn’t mean you are not being considered.
Note: If you are only auditioning for Vocal Chorus, only a singing audition is required. If only the singing audition is booked, you will not be considered for a Lead or Ensemble role.
DANCE AUDITIONS
For the Dance Auditions you will be required to attend the auditions on Sunday 18th October 2020. This will be anytime between 9.00am-12pm and you will be auditioning in a group. All auditionees are required to participate in the dance audition, no matter what role you are going for.
You will be taught a movement routine on the day so no prior preparation is required.
Please wear fitting clothes so we can see body shape and lines created while dancing. Also wear appropriate footwear (ladies – heels please), and bring a drink bottle and sweat towel.
Sandals or bare feet are NOT acceptable under any circumstances. Turn up warm and ready to learn the Choreography.
CALL BACKS
Please be prepared for the possibility of a call back. Recalls will be on Sunday 18th October 2020 from 2.00pm.
Getting a call back does not guarantee a role. Likewise you may be cast even if you are not called back. Please ensure that you have included a telephone number on your audition application form where we can easily reach you during the audition dates.