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KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2019 Production Folder
Bendigo Theatre Company 15 -17 Allingham Street, Golden Square
www.bendigotheatrecompany.org [email protected]
Further Enquiries Laura Naylor - Special Events Coordinator Bendigo Kids Christmas Concert [email protected]
Event Coordinator: Laura Naylor
Assistant Event Coordinator: Seamus Allan
Director: Claire Sexton
Musical Director: Alex Frank
Choreographer: Vashti Lamaro
Performance Date: Sunday 8th December
Technical Rehearsal: Saturday 7th December
Format: Arena Spectacular Concert Format ~ 60 Minutes
Details: No matter who you are or where you come from, Christmas has a certain magic to it; a bright spark. The Bendigo Kids Christmas Concert seeks to encapsulate that spark for an hour within the Bendigo community.
The Bendigo Kids Christmas Concert acts a symbol of community, involving various performance and sponsorship groups from the Bendigo region whilst also giving back to those in our community who need it most. All funds raised through the Concert go directly to the Bendigo Health Christmas Appeal and in 2018 we raised $8162.46. For some of the kids in our audience each and every year, attending the show is their Christmas present which pushes our performers and supporters to give every bit of themselves in the creation of a spectacular show.
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INFORMATION & ABOUT THE CONCERT
Description: Previously in the Bendigo Kids’ Christmas Concert Cast, performers were required to be a triple threat, singing, dancing and acting their way through a variety of holiday hits! However, in 2019 the cast will be formatted in a different way. For those individuals who excel in singing, dancing or acting separately, we will be having distinct ensembles for each. While casting for these ensembles separately, each of the cast members will be required to showcase some skills across the board for visual effect and auditory strength.
Total Cast Size: 20 - 25 Cast Members
Acting/Singing Ensemble: 10 - 12 Cast Members
Dance Ensemble: 6 - 8 Cast Members
Vocal Ensemble: 4 - 5 Cast Members
Notes: These numbers are variable based on the auditionees who express interest in the Concert.
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CAST BREAKDOWN
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ORGANISATION CHART
BENDIGO KIDS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERTPRODUCTION TEAM STRUCTUREJune 2019
Event Coordinator
Laura Naylor
PARTNER
WIN Network
PARTNER
Bendigo Theatre CompanyCommittee of Management
PARTNER
Bendigo Stadium
Director
Claire Sexton
Musical Director
Alex Frank
Choreographer
Vashti Lamaro
Stage Manager
Julie McDonald
Character Coaches
Cedar-Rose RussellLisa Fremder
Costume Coordinator
Liz Young
CostumeProvider
Anita Scott
Backstage Crew
Bridgette ScliniAmelia Howden
AssistantStage Manager
Bevan Madden
PropertiesCoordinator
Barbara Billings
Makeup/HairCoodinator
Georgia Campbell
AssistantEvent Coordinator
Seamus Allan
AUDITIONS, FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Audition Age: • Auditionees must be a minimum of 12 years of age at the date of their first rehearsal.
Auditions:
• Friday 30th: Individual Vocal Auditions (6:30 - 9:30) Held at BTC Arts Shed (15 - 17 Allingham St, Golden Square)
• Saturday 31st: Individual Vocal Auditions (2:00 - 4:00) Held at CMC Black Box (1 St Vincents Rd, Junortoun)
• Saturday 31st: Movement Call (1:00 - 2:00) Held at CMC Black Box (1 St Vincents Rd, Junortoun)
• Saturday 31st: Dance Call (11:00 - 1:00) Held at CMC Black Box (1 St Vincents Rd, Junortoun)
Audition Bookings:
• All auditionees must first fill in the following ‘Audition Information’ Google Form: https://forms.gle/ypxfLvtJP7vP2pmq5
• Audition bookings for the 2019 Kids’ Christmas Concert are then taken through TryBooking. These can be accessed through the following links:
• Vocal Audition Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BESBN
• Dance/Movement Audition Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BEUBK
• Acting/Singing Ensemble: Individuals considering the acting/singing ensemble must attend both an individual vocal audition and a movement call.
• Vocal Ensemble: Individuals considering the vocal ensemble must attend both an individual vocal audition and a movement call.
• Dance Ensemble: Individuals exclusively considering the dance ensemble may attend only a dance audition.
AUDITIONS, FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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AUDITION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Audition Requirements:
Individual Vocal Auditions: • Please prepare your best 16 - 32 bars (first verse and chorus)
that showcases your range and personality. Must be a Christmas song.
• Prepare the song (first verse and chorus) Grown Up Christmas List from the audition repertoire. A backing track will be used for the audition in the choice of three keys will be provided below. Lyrics and sheet music are also provided.
• Male Key: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjX2YtawBHs&feature=youtu.be
• Higher Female Key: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoOASP0I7VM&feature=youtu.be
• Lower Female Key: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPTjpVruesA&feature=youtu.be
• Please bring your music on a device in a backing track format.
Dance Audition: • Dance Auditions are to be booked by individuals who want
to participate in the Dance Ensemble. • Solid jazz or ballet technique and good flexibility is required.
All dancers must have an outstanding stage presence and personality. Experience performing in a troupe is ideal but not critical.
• The audition will commence with a group routine followed by corner progressions.
• Please arrive early to warm up and stretch. • Regular class wear you feel comfortable in. Jazz shoes/
sneakers or ballet shoes. • Please let us know of any injuries or allergies prior to the
audition.
Movement Call: • Movement Calls are to be booked by individuals who want to
participate in the Acting/Singing or Vocal Ensembles. • All auditionees must have an outstanding stage presence
and personality. Prior experience isn’t necessary but is ideal. • Wear clothes you feel comfortable in and are able to perform
in. • Please let us know of any injuries or allergies prior to the
audition.
Mascot/FOH Performance • Please contact Anita Scott: [email protected]
AUDITIONS, FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAUDITIONS, FEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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REHEARSAL REQUIREMENTS
Rehearsal Venue:• BTC Arts Shed
15 - 17 Allingham Street,Golden Square
Rehearsal Contact:• Seamus Allan
Assistant Event CoordinatorPhone: 0455 734 092
Rehearsals:
• Vocal and Acting/Singing Ensemble • With the separation of the ensembles for this year’s
Christmas Concert, we are in a unique position to be able to cater to our performer’s availabilities for our vocal and acting rehearsals towards the start of the rehearsal period. Both the vocal and acting/singing ensemble will be required for the whole cast rehearsal dates and the Tech Rehearsal as well as the Performance Day.
• Dance Ensemble • The Dance Ensemble will be required for an intensive
dance weekend later in the rehearsal period (Either October 12/13 or October 19/20). In this weekend, dancers will learn all of their choreography and bring this to the whole cast rehearsals which they will also be required for. This will be across the entire weekend.
Whole Cast: • Rehearsal Dates - November 22nd, November 29th
Closed Shop:• Rehearsals are restricted to persons directly involved
in the production. Cast are welcome to attend and watch every rehearsal even if they are not scheduled.
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REHEARSAL INFORMATION
CAST COMMITMENTS, COSTS AND MATERIALS
Cast Commitment:
• Check you are available for the relevant rehearsal dates and performance prior to auditioning. If you know you will be absent during any of the rehearsal season, please ensure these are made known in the audition form.We appreciate you do have other commitments in your life, but we must be aware of these dates before we set the rehearsal schedule to ensure productive use of rehearsal time.The minimum expectation is that you will do your homework; practising directions you have been given, learning your dialogue, rehearsing movements and learning your music.
BTC Membership:
• All cast, crew and others directly involved in the production must pay the appropriate fees by the first rehearsal:$20 Under 18 Membership$30 Full MembershipTBA Players’ Fees
• This is a legal requirement in order to be covered by insurance.
• Participation in rehearsals cannot occur until payment is complete.
Cast Roll:• Each time you attend the Arts Shed, you will be
required to sign the attendance roll. This is important in the event of an evacuation or emergency.
Refreshments:
• Tea, coffee, etc. are available in the Green Room at The Arts Shed. We ask that you please contribute to the money tin on the table, on occasion, to help cover costs relating to this.
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CAST INFORMATION
PERFORMANCE VENUE, CONTACT AND MATERIALS
Performance Venue: • Bendigo Stadium91 Inglis Street, West Bendigo 3550
Tech Rehearsal and Performance:
• Technical Rehearsal:Saturday December 7th
• Performance Day:Sunday December 8th
Performance Contact• Julie Maree
Stage ManagerPhone: 0498 366 202
Cast Roll:• Upon arrival, you will be required to sign the
attendance roll. This is important in the event of an evacuation or emergency.
Performance Call:
• More specific times will be noted on the rehearsal schedule, however cast are generally required to be at the venue two hours prior to the performance time.
Costume/Accessories:
• All cast are responsible for providing their own socks and hosiery unless otherwise specified.
• All questions regarding costumes should be directed to the costume coordinator.
• Take care of the costumes as they are hired externally and don’t belong to Bendigo Theatre Company.
Makeup:
• Cast are encouraged to bring their own makeup (especially if they have allergies). If mascara/eye liner is required, cast must supply their own.
• Further details will be communicated closer to the performance as advised by the Makeup Designer/Coordinator
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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
