101 Dalmatians Audition Information

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians at Imagination Theater

General Auditions

Saturday, November 14, 2015

8:30am to 9:00am:     Auditioners for All Roles Check-In at the theater Entrance.  After checking in, take a seat in the theater.

·         Please be prepared to provide an e-mail or text message contact number

·         Resumes with photo are encouraged but not required

·         All auditioners will be photographed

·         There is no fee for auditioning 

·         There is a $75.00 participation fee for the regular cast and a $50.00 participation fee for the Extra Puppies.  Scholarships are available.  These fees are due at the start of rehearsals

                                Sign Ups for the Extra Puppy Chorus at the Theater Ticket Office Lobby.  Extra Puppy Chorus members are not required to complete a vocal audition but may do so if they choose.

                                (Participants signing up for the Extra Puppy Chorus must return for the Call-Back Audition on Monday, November 16 at 7:00pm).

9:00am- Noon:           Vocal Auditions

FOR ALL ROLES EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

Noon-1:00pm:            Lunch Break

1:00-3:00pm:             Dance Auditions 

FOR ALL AUDITIONERS EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

2:00-2:15PM:             Break

2:30-4:00pm:             Cold Readings from the Script

FOR ALL AUDITIONERS EXCEPT EXTRA PUPPIES

Approximately 4:45pm CALL BACK LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE THEATER ENTRANCE AND E-MAILED TO ALL AUDITIONERS.

                                THE CALL-BACK LIST WILL INVITE SOME AUDITIONERS TO RETURN AND CONTINUE THE AUDITION PROCESS. 

ANY AUDITIONER NOT SPECIFICALLY CALLED BACK MAY COME TO THE CALL-BACK AUDITION AND SIGN UP AS AN “EXTRA PUPPY.”

           Call-Back Auditions

          Monday, November 16, 2015

6:45pm:                    Sign-In at theater entrance

7:00-9:00pm              Script Reading and Improvisations for all Auditioners called back.  Extra Puppies do not need to do script readings but will participate in group improvisations.

Approximately 9:15pm         CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED AT THE THEATER ENTRANCE AND E-MAILED TO ALL AUDITIONERS.

Audition Singing Requirements

·         All Auditioners must sing a musical theater-type of song of their choice

·         Songs from the show are allowed. Songs to last no more than 2 minutes

·         Auditioners must provide their own backing track (without accompanying vocals) on CD, IPOD, IPAD, or cellular device. The theater sound system will be used to play the music 

·         An accompanist will not be provided

   Other Audition Requirements

·         Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing

·         Do not audition wearing flip-flops, extreme shoes, heavy boots, etc.

·         Bring water and snacks

·         Plan for lunch on Saturday

·         Plan ahead.  Make sure your music is cued up and works!

The Production

Imagination Theater’s 101 Dalmatians in the Spring, 2016, will be a full production comparable to any of the musicals produced in previous seasons.

101 Dalmatians is also being considered a “workshop” type of production to afford experienced as well and new performers the opportunity to be a part of a very enjoyable and magical theater experience. 

With seven leading roles, nine smaller roles, a large “puppy chorus,” relatively simple vocal requirements, a professional musical performance track, and a short rehearsal period, 101 Dalmatians is planned as a fun experience for participants and audiences alike.  With a running time of one hour (not including an intermission), 101 Dalmatians will be a perfect introductory theater experience for younger audience members.

Peter Wolfe will be Director and Scenic Designer for 101 Dalmatians.  Lanny Langston is the show’s producer.  Maggie Bush will be the Assistant Director.

·         There will be an eight-week rehearsal schedule February-March 2016, and at least 14 performances in April, 2016.

·         Perusal Script with sheet music will be available for check-out at the IT Ticket Office September 1, 2015

·         Rehearsal and Performance Schedule will be available on-line October 1, 2015

The Story

Based on the classic animated film, Disney's 101 Dalmatians is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney's most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.

Artistically-inclined pet owners Robert and Anita live happily in London with Dalmatian parents Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat! All the dogs of London daringly rescue the puppies from Cruella and her bumbling henchmen.

                                                  Songs

Act 1

Dalmation Conga     Roger, Anita, Cruella, Pongo, Perdita, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Narrators

Kanine Krunchies      Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Narrators,

(Roger and Anita dance)

                               

Thunderbolt                Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita

Adventure Hour        

Cruella De Vil           Roger, Anita, Cruella De Vil, Narrators

Cruella’s Scheme      Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper

Kanine Krunchies

Reprise                    Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2

The Fur Vault            Narrators

----------------------------INTERMISSION-------------------------------------------

                                                        Act 2

Twilight Bark            Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, Chihuahuas (The Dogs of London),

                                Pongo, Perdita

My Beautiful Coat     Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Sergeant Tibbs

The Chase                Cruella De Vil, Horace, Jasper, Puppy Groups 1 and 2, Pongo, Perdita, Sergeant Tibbs, Boxers, Scotties, Poodles, Chihuahuas (The Dogs of London)

Dalmation                    Puppy Group 3 and the Entire cast

Plantation / Finale    (Including non-singing roles)

Bow Wows               Puppy Group 3 and the Entire cast

(Including non-singing roles)

Roles

Cruella De Vil      Female. Appropriate age.

Cruella must be a strong actor and vocal soloist with good physical movement and dance skills. She should have dramatic flair and be mean and bossy.  Vocal Range: A#2 - C4 (Optional speak-singing up to Eb4) Roger     The Husband. Male. Age depends upon pairing with wife, Anita and the dog, Pongo. Roger is a songwriter and owner of the Dalmatians. He is soft spoken yet confident. A strong actor, singer and mover. If possible, Roger should physically resemble Pongo. Being able to play the piano is a benefit.  Vocal Range:A#2 - C4 Anita     The Wife. Female. Age depends upon pairing with husband, Roger and the dog, Perdita. Anita is the sweet, nurturing owner of the Dalmatians and artist. This role requires a strong actor with a good singing voice. Vocal Range: B2 - C4

Horace and Jasper      Two Roles. Male or Female. Age and gender depend on the pairing of the duo.

Cruella’s henchmen.  Horace and Jasper provide comic relief à la Abbott & Costello or Laurel & Hardy. Good singers and strong actors.  The characters always appear together.   Physical comedy roles. Cockney accent a plus.  Vocal Range: Ab2 - C4 Canine Narrators     Four Roles.  Male or female. 10 to 18yrs. Canine Narrators need strong speaking voices and must have strong stage presence. May also double as London Dogs. Strong singers. Each Narrator has two lines and also appear in several of the ensemble numbers.  Vocal Range: A#2 - C3 Pongo      Male, 10 to 18yrs. Dalmatian parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong singing and movement.  Vocal Range:  B2 - C3

Perdita     Female, 10 to 18yrs.

Dalmatian parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong singing and movement.  Vocal Range:  B2 - C3

Sergeant Tibbs     Male or female.  Any age.  Limited role.

Sergeant Tibbs is an army cat who rallies the London Dogs to rescue the Dalmatian Puppies.  Strong speaking voice. Role is two lines in one scene and appearance in the finale and curtain call. Ensemble singing and a brief solo.  Vocal Range: G3 - Bb3

The London Dogs – Boxers, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Scotties     Eight roles; two of each breed.  Male or female.  Any age.

The London Dogs are the "ethnic" dogs who help rescue the Dalmatian Puppies from Cruella. Strong singers and movers with ability to do British, Scottish, French, or Spanish accents. In order to achieve the full effect of the “Twilight Bark” song, the Boxers, Scotties, Poodles and Chihuahuas will use appropriate accents and movement in the style of their country of origin.  Vocal Range:  C3 - C#4

Nanny     Female.  Any appropriate age.  Limited role.

Nanny is the warm yet outspoken housekeeper to Roger and Anita. This is a small acting role that requires a strong speaking voice.  Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing.

Police Officer     Male.   Any appropriate age.  Limited role. The Police Officer arrests the villains at the end of the show. Strong speaking voice. Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing.

Dogcatcher     Male. Any appropriate age. Limited role.

The Dogcatcher appears at the end of the show to dramatically remove Cruella from the scene. A small, yet comedic role. Vocal Requirement:  Chorus singing. The Puppy Ensemble Groups: 1.    Puppy Group No. 1.   Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies with Lines.  (Penny, Pepper, Patch, Lucky)          Four Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)          Strong movement and expression abilities.           Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing. 2.    Puppy Group No. 2.   Pongo and Perdita’s Puppies without Lines.  Approximately 11 Roles. Male or female. Any age. (Minimum age is 8 yrs.)             Strong movement and expression abilities. These puppies participate in the           entire show.            Vocal Requirements: Strong, non-solo singing. 3.   Puppy Group No. 3. The Rescued Puppies. (The Extra Puppies)  83 Roles.  Male or female.  Any age.  (Minimum age is 8 yrs.) (“Run on roles” at the end of the show.)   These are the puppies rescued at the end of the show.  The rescued puppies sing and dance in the last song and finale. (Two of the rescued puppies, Spot and Dot have one line each). Vocal Requirements:  Non-solo, ensemble singing.

Thank You Evening to Remember Donors

Thank you our donors and contributors to our Evening to Remember fundraiser.  We appreciate the support you have shown to our small community theater!   This list is a work in progress, so please let us know if your name is not listed.   We hope to see you at the event on Friday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.   Tickets are available at the door.

Sarah Fike

Randolph Jewelers

Personal Fitness by MJ

Placerville Bike Shop

Lanny and Tish Langston

Apple Mountain Golf Resort

Tracy Klaus

Bluestone Meadows

Flowers on Main

Placerville Hardware

World Market

Robinson's Pharmacy

Max Muscle

Dr. Mary Maaga

Back Forty Texas BBQ

True Vine

Sylvia Parry

Singing Ceramicist

The Farm Table

Sylvia Parry

Imagination Theater

Pizza Factory - Pleasant Valley

Winterhill

DoTerra Wellness Advocate

Placerville Hardware

Napa Auto Supply

Robin and Dan Clark

Cantiga Winery

Kiddlywinks Toy Store

World Market

El Dorado Arts Council

Pottery World

Dr. Ryan Easterbrook

Runquist Winery

Becca Kaldunksi

WineSmith

Gold Hill Vineyard & Brewery

Paint Spot

Pizza Factory -  Placerville

Snooty Frog

Cantiga Winery

The Spoon Man

True Vine

Lorene Baum Davis

Vino Noceto Winery

Barrett Manning

El Dorado Coffee & Tea Company

Cuppa Coffee & More

Cassandra's Esthetics

Hey Day

Ambiance

Off Broadway

Jodar Vineyards

Crystal Basin Cellars

Sorensen's

Chrissie Addison

Palissandro Vineyard & Winery

The Inn on First

The Shafsky House

FART Bus

Don and Katy Peek

Adventure Connection

El Dorado Disposal

Arnolds for Awards

Narrow Gate Vineyards

Powerhouse Gym

Love's Barber Shop

Mel's Diner

Bumgarner Winery

Marc and Laura Bonham

Paul Bott

Madrona Winery

Mini's House of Pain

 Adeline Penn

It's Personal

Sylvia Parry

Love's Barber Shop

Lighthouse Nature Store

Cassandra's Esthetics

Adeline Penn

Annabelle's Chocolates

The Hair Design

Our Furry Friends Training

Table Nectar

Laura Bonham

Dash Organizing

Cassandra's Esthetics

Love's Barber Shop

Combellack's

Gularte's Deli

LaLa's Hitch'n Post

Sweet Score

Bricks

Mike's Grill

Foothill Dance Studio

Paul Bott

Dan Snow

Flowers on Main

Safeway

DK Cellars

Mira Flores Winery

Sean Conley-Widing

Sierra Vista Winery

Just a Sampling of Live Auction Items our Evening to Remember

Support the Performing Arts in El Dorado County

Live Auction Items for An Evening to Remember 2015

Ashland, Oregon Getaway – 2016 Season Oregon Shakespeare Festival Getaway

Lanny has done it again!  Four day and three night stay at Anne Hathaway’s Bed and Breakfast near the heart of Downtown Ashland.  Hit the bricks and prepare yourself for some great theater at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.  Lanny will help you select a weekend of your choice and three shows and a backstage tour that will please and delight the winning couple!   

Palissandro Wine Makers Lunch

Wine Makers Lunch for 8

A guided tour around the vines and perhaps a game of bocci ball!  The vineyard and tasting room is located in Fairplay.

Short Bus Tour 

Every trip is a memorable occasion, on Sacramento’s #1 Party Bus!  Whether you’re looking to take a wine tour with friends or hosting a party for your favorite bachelor, you’ll have a gas with F.A.R.T.  You get twice the fun of a limo with features including bar stocked w/glasses, leather seating, a 32″ HD TV/DVD player, PS3, Rock Band 2, satellite stereo and CD player.  The bus leaves at noon for a group of up to 12 people to the destination(s) of your choice.

Private Blending and Bottling Party for 8 at Madroña Vineyards

Be the winemaker! “AWESOME”-blage.  Join Paul and Maggie Bush for a private blending party for 8. The event will be held in February 2016 in the barrel room at Madroña.  The participants will be blending a Bordeaux style (assemblage) blend using 5 varietals from barrel. These are the same wines that go into the Madroña flagship wine Quintet which currently sells for $32/bottle. Once the final blend is determined, Madroña will barrel the wines down, and bottle them when ready.  Karen and Peter Wolfe have agreed to design a special Imagination Theater label. Once bottled, each participate will receive 6 bottles of wine for their own personal cellar. The remaining cases will be donated to IT! to sell at performances. 

Mini’s House of Pain

2-month personal fitness training in El Dorado Hills

If you are part of the House of Pain family, you a part of a committed team.  Mini’s House of Pain is not a typical gym or place to get a workout in when you feel like it.  They believe in lifestyle changes starting with the mind and resulting in amazing physical changes.  Their first priority is to create a safe, challenging work out environment and to provide you with the tools needed to achieve a strong body and mind. 

Jodar Vineyards

Private tasting and food pairings for you and ten guests.  Includes club discount for the day, plus one bottle of Jodar 2012 Barbera and one bottle of Jodar 2012 Apollo’s Lyre.

3 Day 2 Nights Stay at The Inn on First in Napa

Thanks to Lanny and our local B & B, The Shafsky House, we are pleased to offer a three day two nights stay at The Inn on First in Napa. This wine country B & B includes a full award winning breakfast and $25 Shell gift card

Mary Poppins Party for 12

Bid on the Birthday Party Matinee for 12 at our Evening to Remember Fundraiser on August 14. Includes meeting the actors, photo with Mary, a backstage tour, and a Mary Poppins gift basket with lots of goodies! (Matinee Shows only, book early for preferred seating.)

Celebrity Chef Dinner for 8 with Paul Bott

We are really excited about this live auction item: A custom designed 5 course dinner for 8, prepared in your home. Local wines can be suggested, and paired with your menu. Floral decor, China, flatware, and linens prepared by celebrity chef and event designer, Paul Bott

Sorensen’s Mid-week Getaway with Dinner

Mid-week two days and one night stay in Hope Valley. Includes a $50 gift certificate for dinner for 2.  Not too far from home with a restful night away.

Vino Noceto

Private Tour and Tasting for up to 8 people and Magnum of Vino Noceto 2010 Sangiovese

Three Day Two Night Stay at The Inn on First in Napa

Thanks to Lanny and our local B & B, The Shafsky House, we are pleased to offer a three day two nights stay at The Inn on First in Napa. This wine country B & B includes a full, award winning breakfast and $25 Shell gift card.

Early Bird Tickets to Mary Poppins available until August 15

Now is a great time to get your tickets to Mary Poppins.  Early Bird pricing available until August 15.  Get your tickets at www.imaginationtheater.net or call 1-800-838-3006.  Get a group together and save!

Make It An Evening to Remember, August 14 at 7:00 p.m.

It will be an Evening to Remember at Imagination Theater 8^th Annual fundraiser on Friday, August 14, 2015 from 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. at the theater located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.  

There will be a live and silent auction during the evening as well as entertainment and a preview from the holiday musical, Mary Poppins!    Enjoy wines from the vines of El Dorado County as well as tasty fare from local caterers, Capital Sierra Catering and Diane Wilkinson.   

Many items have been donated by generous local businesses and individuals in the community.  A peaceful evening and dinner at Sorensens, a weekend stay at the Inn on First in Napa, and an all-inclusive getaway to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, as well as wine tours, gift baskets, and season tickets are just a few of the items that await.   Proceeds will allow the theater to continue to provide quality, live theater in the foothills. Tickets can be purchased at www.imaginationtheater.net or by calling (530) 642-0404.   IT is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

Become a Sponsor - Small Bite and Wine Nights

Upcoming Sponsor Nights 

Sponsors, please join us an hour before the show for a glass of wine and some small bites and a visit with previous cast members.  

See How They Run

Sept. 18, 6 p.m.

Wine by Lava Cap

Mary Poppins

Dec. 4, 6 p.m.

Wine by Madrona

This special event is open to sponsors only.  To become a sponsor, contact the theater.  

Scenic Art for the Theater Workshop coming this August

The workshop will consist of four, 2-hour sessions at Imagination Theater and is for adults and children over the age of 10.  

Tuesday, August 4, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 6, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 20, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Activities will include selection of media, colors, and materials, the use of brushes, rollers, and air-brushes in scene painting, setting up large painting projects for set walls and backdrops, the use of computers and projectors in preparing scenic art, and planning set painting projects. The sessions will be hands-on--everyone will paint. The workshop is free due to the generosity of the El Dorado Arts Council and the El Dorado Community Foundation.  Participants are required to attend all sessions of the workshop to maximize their learning opportunities. Space is limited. 

The classes will be taught by Peter Wolfe, an Architect and experienced local scene designer and director. Karen Wolfe will be assisting with the class. Karen is an accomplished painter and paper-mache artist.

Sign up for the workshop by emailing the box office at boxoffice@imaginationtheater.net

Thank You Imagination Theater Sponsors (2015)

Producers ($5,000+)

Lanny and Tish Langston

Peter and Karen Wolfe

Joyce Amlick

Wendell Jacob

Vince & Kathleen Mini

Associate Producers ($2,500+)

Virgil & Lucile Langston

Madroña Vineyards

Directors ($1,000+)

Cal.Net

El Dorado Disposal

Western Sign

Chrissie Addison

Gretchen Cypin

Dave & Shirley Smythe

Joyce Sobelman

Virgil and Annabelle Toothaker

Music Directors ($500)

Gate Technologies

Metropolitan Arts Partnership

ShortBusRides.com

Jeff and Barbara Cameron

Erick and Brenda Lindley

John and Sue Prock

Actors ($300+)

El Dorado Savings Bank

Carl Hagen Agency/Farmers Insurance

John & Susan Dockter

Frank & Diana Erickson

Jerry & Beckie Galloway

Jim & Marie Moore

The Penn Family

Patrick & Nancy Weddle

Paul Zappettini and Erin Dealy

Stage Managers ($150+)

Lorrene Baum-Davis

John Herrman

Eric and Deanne Johnson

Dennis & Debbie Murphy

Stage Crew ($50+)

Arnolds for Awards

El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media

Karin and Jack Aguilar

Dick and Leslie Bush

S. Jean Castberg

Dan & Robin Clark

Bill & Sue Greer

Jan LePouvoir

Dean Sands, DDS

SARTA looking for Elly Judges

Exceptional Elly Judges Wanted

It's officially Spring! And, that means that it's time to start looking for Exceptional Elly Judges. An Elly judge is a super-human volunteer that ADORES community theatre and is willing to travel up to 70 miles one-way to view and score anywhere from 20 - 50 shows a year. There is space available in the following categories - Original Scripts and Young People's. It is a BIG time commitment but it allows you and a guest to see some of the BEST community theatre in the greater Sacramento region.


Qualifications include the following - must own a computer, laptop or smart phone; must have reliable transportation; must attend all shows in assigned category; must commit to a one-year season starting July 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016; must be willing to attend FREE training sessions. Additionally, all Elly judges receive two FREE tickets to the Elly Awards and are invited to a Volunteer Thank You event.


If you are interested, please email our Elly Judging Coordinator, Larry Russ, atellycoordinator@ljjoey.com or visit
http://www.ellyawards.com/JudgeApplication.aspx

Adult Acting Workshop Scheduled this summer

Join us this summer for an Adult Acting Workshop. This four session workshop is for adults ages 18+. Includes acting fundamentals, audition tips and tricks, acting styles, critical thinking for actors. The main instructor will be Lanny Langston, award-winning director and Imagination Theater owner. 

• Refine your acting skills:
• Create a character
• Maintain character
• Emotions on stage

Auditions for Lend Me a Tenor follow the workshop on September 12. Whether or not you plan to audition, this is a wonderful opportunity to refresh and develop your acting skills. Limited to 20 participants. Must attend all sessions. Dress comfortably and be prepared to move.

Friday, July 31 from 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 from 1-3 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 from 1-3 p.m.
Thursday, September 10 from 7-9 p.m.

Thanks to the El Dorado Arts Council and the El Dorado Community Foundation for the arts grant to make this workshop happen.

To sign up for the workshop, contact the theater.

Box Office Closed During El Dorado County Fair

The Imagination Theater Box Office will be closed until June 30 due to the El Dorado County Fair.  Come on out to the "Hog Days of Summer" and enjoy the all the fun the fair has to offer!

Meanwhile, order your tickets for See How They Run and Mary Poppins online.  Tickets are available 24/7 and can be printed at home.   If you prefer not to order online, tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-838-3006.  This is also the number to call if you have a question about your online purchase.  

Thank you for being such a great audience!  See you soon!

Theater Ticket Prices to Increase

Imagination Theater has not raised ticket prices in five years. However, the price of materials for our sets, cost of utilities and other expenses have risen substantially during this time.

To transition to the new prices, our current 2014 pricing will be in effect for Mary Poppins until August 15. Due to limited office hours during the summer, these Early Bird tickets must be purchased online, or through the 800 number (1-800-838-3006) to receive the discount. This also includes tickets for groups.

Ticket prices will go up $2 for regular reserved admission to $17 and $1 for groups of 10 or more to $13.

IT! Acting Veterans Offering Summer Camp (Courtesy Listing)

For Rising 2nd through 6th grade students:
3 one-week Mini-Musical sessions starting June 15th 

Jeff and Jennifer Jackson are offering a summer camp at Cedar Springs Waldorf School.  They will be doing three mini musicals, one per session/week. They are short, simple, and fun and do-able in a week. Students will be creating costumes and scenery and practicing during the week to perform for the younger campers and parents at the close of each Friday. They will also be mixing it up with animal care, gardening, cooking, and outside games and movement so it should be a full week of fun for a reasonable cost. 

Call today to enroll or inquire!! 530-642-9903 or enrollment@cedarspringswaldorf.org.

Audition Notice: 101 Dalmations

Mark your calendar now!  

Crafty Cruella is chasing every spotted puppy in town. 

101 Dalmations is coming to Imagination Theater!

Audition: November 14 at 9:00 a.m.

Call backs: November 16, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Cast will be comprised of adults and children. Specific audition information will be announced at a later date. Performances are scheduled for April/May 2016.

More details TBA as they become available.