27 Oct AUDITION: Augusta Players announces Auditions for Sister Act, November 11
via Augustaplayers.org – “Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors and many more), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical….Filled with powerful gospel, pop and musical-theatre music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving and hilarious story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. The cast is chock full of amazing roles for women of all ages. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is a FABULOUS reason to RAISE YOUR VOICE and REJOICE!”
All roles are available.
Auditions November 11, 10am-2pm
Callback Date:
Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 1:00PM – 5:00PM
We will do more cold readings, sing from the show, and more movement at callbacks.
Audition Location:
Crossbridge Baptist Church
3130 Skinner Mill Road
Augusta, GA 30909
PLEASE do not call church with questions. Read entire notice before calling The Augusta Players.
Audition Requirements:
Prepare 2 contrasting songs in the style of the show. One song should be belted the other a more legit musical-comedy or gospel song.16-32 bars each. Accompanist provided. No acappella singing please, but singing with an accompaniment cd with no background vocals will be acceptable.
Please bring a headshot/photo and performance resume if you have one. Auditions may include readings from the script. All roles will require a movement / dance audition.
Reading: Please be prepared to stay if you are asked to do a cold reading of the script after the vocal auditions.
Dance / Movement: Please be prepared to do a dance/movement audition as well by bringing jazz or character shoes and wearing comfortable clothes. Please make sure you have hard soled, closed toe shoe. Gymnastics a plus.
Rehearsal and Performance Dates
Rehearsals at Lakeside High School are set to begin early January. Rehearsal days until tech week are typically: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 7:00PM-10:00PM
Performances at The Imperial Theater: February 23, 24, 25, 2018
Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00PM
Sunday performance is at 3:00PM
Schedules:
Please bring personal calendars and be prepared to list all conflicts (Mondays-Sundays) beginning with January 4, 2018 through February 25, 2018. Please do not assume that we know when any general holidays are (i.e., winter break) and plan to list those as conflicts if you will be out of town or otherwise engaged. Conflicts must be noted at the audition and will influence casting. Only conflicts noted at the audition will be taken into consideration.
There no conflicts allowed from February 15-25, 2018