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AUDITION FOR LEXINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE’S Learning Stage Production!

Disney’s Mulan Jr. Who's Directing?

Esther Neel, the Directing Associate will direct with Olivia Fiore, an education Intern, Assistant Directing. Nathaniel Conti, a production intern, will be stage managing.

The Creative Team includes: Scenic Design: Michael Mason Costume Design: Sariina Eschels Lighting Design: Jomary Peña & Courtney Sheffield Assistant Student Director: TBA Assistant Stage Manager: TBA (Students are welcome to apply for these last positions as part of our mentorship through Discovery Productions. Please contact LCTs stage management team at asm@lctonstage.org to learn more.) Prior to or during auditions if you have a question about any part of the audition, rehearsal or performance aspect of this show, ask Nathaniel Conti.

I’ve got questions. Who’s got answers? Prior to auditions ask LCTs stage management team.

Phone: 859-254-4546 ext. 310 Email: asm@lctonstage.org

During auditions ask anyone with a nametag.

Audition dates

Saturday, December 12th from 1-3pm Saturday, December 12th from 4-6pm Sunday, December 13th from 4-6pm Sunday, December 13th from 7-9pm Monday, December 14th from 7-9pm

Auditionees must attend the entire two hour block of time.

Where and when does the show perform? Mulan Jr. performs on LCT’s Learning Stage February 21st through March 6th, 2016. There are six weekend performance days and six weekday performance days.

The weekend performances are: Sunday, February 21st at 2pm Saturday, February 27th at 2pm and 7pm Sunday, February 28th at 2pm Saturday, March 5th at 2pm Sunday, March 6th at 2pm

The weekday performances are at 10:00 and 11:45 AM on the following days:

February 24th through the 26th, 2016 March 2nd through the 4th, 2016 (Actors are onsite from 8:30 AM until 1:30 PM)

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I miss SIX days of school to perform? Yes, this show will be cast discreetly. Due to the large ensemble double casting is not an option on this production. There is a place on the audition form to indicate you are available for all 6 school day performances. Please check with your principal and/or teachers PRIOR to auditioning so as to ensure whether you can miss 6 days AND that any missed days will be counted as excused. Most schools require you to complete an Academic Arts Enhancement form as well. Students are expected to keep up with their school work. Many students attend school prior to or after performances to pick up and turn in work.

What are Discreet and Double Casting?

Discreet casting means that one actor learns all the lines and blocking (usually without understudies) and performs every day. Double casting (which is not being considered for this production) is when two people attend rehearsals and learn all the lines and blocking for a role and then alternate performance days.

How many people will be cast and what ages?

The show requires a cast of approximately 22-28 cast members ages 9-18. A complete cast list is available below.

How old do I have to be to audition?

All performers must turn 9 prior to December 16th, 2015 to be eligible to audition.

What role is perfect for me? If you want to know what role is perfect for you we recommend reading the PERUSAL SCRIPT available in the box office. But please keep in mind the role you think is perfect for you may not be the role the director chooses to challenge you with.

What does a director look for at auditions? The director evaluates: VOCAL QUALITIES — pitch, placement, articulation and projection MOVEMENT SKILLS — do you perform the stage directions indicated in your script? CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT — do you embody the character or stand like a stick? SENSE OF FOCUS — do you live in the world or are you too aware of the audience? IMAGINATION and CREATIVITY — your unique interpretation of language and character EXPRESSIVENESS — is it in your words? your face? your body? HONESTY — Are you reacting and speaking as your character would? THEN we look at things like height, weight and hair color to think about what role you might fit into and which of the other people that auditioned might match up with you. The same criterion is true for callbacks.

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What roles are available in the cast of characters?

PLEASE NOTE: Characters, genders, and ages may be adjusted depending upon who auditions. Many of the characters will be doubled as most roles step out of the ensemble to portray specific characters. The ensemble is on stage the majority of the production moving fluidly from one character to the next.

Mulan Jr. Cast of Characters Ancestors: Laozi, Yun, Lin, Hong, and Zhang Fa Zhou, Mulan’s father

Fa Li, Mulan’s mother Grandmother Fa Fathers Mothers Daughters Sons Mulan Mushu, dragon Dressmakers Hairdressers Groomers Matchmaker Chi Fu, Chinese bureaucrat Young Xiao, villager Older Yi, villager Young Yi, villager Shan-Yu, Hun leader Magyar, Hun soldier Subar-Tu, Hun soldier Liu, Chinese soldier Captain Shang Yao, Chinese soldier Qian-Po, Chinese soldier Ling, Chinese soldier Emperor Cheongsam, Salesperson

Do I have to have an appointment to audition? How do I arrange one?

Yes. It helps the stage manager know how many scripts to have prepared and enables the director to gauge the best use of time.

To arrange an audition, call LCT's Discovery Audition Hotline, 859-254-4546 ext. 310. Tell us: Your name your age the date you wish to audition and your email address We'll confirm your appointment and email you an audition packet. Please complete it and bring with you to the audition.

If I am cast what is the rehearsal schedule like? Rehearsals will begin on or around January 6th. We will rehearse approximately three or four days a week for six weeks. Not every character will be called for every rehearsal. The number of rehearsals you attend depends on your role. A tentative rehearsal schedule of EVERY available date (which does NOT mean we will use them all) is provided at the end of this sheet.

Technical rehearsals are February 17th through the 20th and all cast members must be present. NO absences are permitted.

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What if I have conflicts with the rehearsal schedule? A copy of the tentative rehearsal calendar is provided in your audition packet so that you can list all activities that conflict with the rehearsal schedule, especially those which cannot be moved or missed. Directors' do their best to honor scheduling conflicts IF THEY ARE LISTED on the tentative rehearsal calendar in your packet. It is very difficult to adjust for conflicts after the rehearsal schedule is set. Remember directors juggle the schedules of up to 30+ people including tech staff. There may be occasions where you have to skip or reschedule something.

What do I do before auditions? Once your appointment has been arranged you'll need to download, print out and complete the papers in your audition packet (in your best handwriting) and READ the information sheet. The information sheet contains as much specific information as can be determined prior to auditions... every possible rehearsal date available, parental commitment, costume requirements, our general policies, etc. If time permits you'll also want to read the perusal script or the source material.

What do I wear to auditions? Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move without risk of embarrassment, but does not mask the size and shape of your body. If you are called back it is a good idea to wear the same clothing you wore on the day of your audition.

What do I bring to auditions? ~Your completed audition packet ... audition form (front and back) ~The tentative rehearsal schedule with any possible conflict dates listed. ~$1.00 for your photo ~You might also want to bring a “quiet” activity (homework or books are highly recommended as the process can be a lot of hurry up and wait).

What is on the audition form? The front has your vital statistics so we know how to get hold of you (and your parents), your availability for callbacks and rehearsals, a space for listing conflicts and a photo waiver. The back of the audition form is a place to list your theatre experiences, training and special talents. Resumes are encouraged but not required. There is a space for your photo which will be taken on your audition day by LCT staff. Having your photo taken by LCT is mandatory, no substitutes. With the number of people coming through the door it is important that your picture is of you, in the clothes that you wore to the audition that day.

Do I have to have a resume or headshot? No. But if you're serious about this business and have been in several productions or taken several classes you should create one. We'll be glad to attach it to your audition form on the day of your audition.

What will I do at auditions? When you arrive at the theatre go to the check-in desk. If you have not already you will receive an audition packet and be asked to fill it out. We'll collect your $1 photo fee and you'll have your picture taken, and turn in your forms. During the actual audition you'll participate in warm-ups, improvisational games and/or you may be asked to read from the script, learn and sing a song from the show and dance a combination taught by our choreographer. It’s best to think that you are auditioning at all times from the moment you walk in the door until you leave the building. We do watch how you behave while waiting, while standing in line, while others are performing... all of these things tell us how you will behave during the rehearsal and performance process.

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When are callbacks? Wednesday, December 16th and / or Thursday, December 17th, 2015. We'll start no earlier than 6:00 PM and end no later than 10:00 PM. The actual time will be determined once we know the number of folks called back.

What is a callback? It’s a director’s second look at you and your skills. Especially with the number of people that we will see at these auditions, it is often important to bring back some people for a “second look”. Just because you are not called back does not necessarily mean you were not cast. You may have been perfect for the role the director is using you for and consequently does not need a second look at you. Or if the Director knows your skills very well (perhaps you were in a show with them previously) they may have chosen to see only people with whom they were less familiar to call back.

Do I attend callbacks? To find out, call the audition hotline (254-4546 x310) after 12 PM Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 and follow the instructions. We will also send an e-mail to notify you electronically.

I didn't get called back; does that mean I'm not cast? We cannot answer this question until after auditions. We do know that the callback announcement will let you know if we are calling back everyone we are considering or not.

When will you announce the cast?

The target announcement date and time is 6pm, Friday December 18th, 2015

How do I know if I am cast? Call the audition hotline (254-4546 x310) after 6 pm, Friday December 18th, 2015. We will also send out an email to everyone who auditioned informing them of the cast AND letting you know when the next auditions will be.

If I am cast how do I know when to rehearse? When we announce the cast we will also let you know the date and time of the first rehearsal, when you might need to come in to have measurements taken, and what you might need to bring or provide.

If I am cast, what do I need to provide?

Actors are required to provide appropriate shoes, socks and underwear and all make-up supplies as determined by the costume designer. Make-up cost approximately $15 to $30. Dress shoes may run between $20 and $60 dollars.

How are parents involved? It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure their child arrives and departs in a timely fashion from all scheduled activities. In addition, we ask parents to volunteer a minimum of six hours. These volunteers may help with cast crowd control, front door duty, make-up application, or ushering for performances - just to name just a few. We are searching for the right person to be our volunteer coordinator. Is it you? Be sure to mention your interest to the stage manager or add that tidbit to your child’s audition form.

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Technical Positions As part of our mission to train the next generation of theatre technicians LCT offers the following technical positions on all Discovery productions whether in our home facility or across the street in the Opera House.

Students must have turned 14 PRIOR to the audition dates for the production. To apply: contact the stage management team, at asm@lctonstage.org. Please send your name, contact info, the position for which you're applying and we'll arrange an interview with the appropriate department head.

Available Positions Costume Construction, Crafts and Make-up

Work in the costume shop with the Resident Costumer and stitchers to complete all costumes, hair and make-up for a production. Time schedules arranged individually. Must be available during shop hours.

Wardrobe / Dressers

This position works with the Resident Costumer to maintain the costumes once they are constructed. Assists with fast changes during performances and laundry and maintenance during the run. Time schedule arranged individually.

Light Board Operator

Runs the ETC light board for all technical rehearsals and performances. Time schedule arranged individually. Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances.

Sound Board Operator

Runs board, cd and/or microphones for a production as required. Time schedule arranged individually. Must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances.

Properties Assistant Works alongside the full-time productions staff creating / gathering or pulling all necessary props and set dressing for a performance. May also be required to run properties during a performance depending on show requirements. Time schedule arranged individually. Must be available during shop hours.

Assistant Director

Work side by side with a professional director. Focus on blocking, staging, analysis and character development. An extra set of eyes and input. Must be available during rehearsal hours.

Assistant Stage Managers and Deck Hands

Works side by side with the Stage Manager to accomplish blocking notation, properties tracking, scenery shifts, line notes and all responsibilities associated with stage management. Specific duties will be determined and split among those who are interested and available. Must be available during rehearsals and performances.

When ARE the next auditions? What show are they for? Our next show will the 2016 Summer Family Musical (Auditions are typically in May.) And be on the lookout for the 2016-2017 discovery production announcements!

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Every Date Available For Rehearsal The schedule below is to give you a rough idea of the time commitment

should you decide to audition. Please note that this is every moment

available in the building. We will not use ALL blocks. The director and

production team will create a rehearsal schedule (likely rehearsing four

days per week) based on the conflict and scheduling information provided

by those cast.

January Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat

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