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.
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Please
be prepared to provide an e-mail or text message contact number
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Resumes
with photo are encouraged but not required
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All
auditioners will be photographed
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There
is no fee for auditioning
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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
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All Auditioners must sing a musical
theater-type of song of their choice
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Songs from the show are allowed. Songs to
last no more than 2 minutes
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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
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An accompanist will not be provided
Other Audition Requirements
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Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing
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Do not audition wearing flip-flops, extreme
shoes, heavy boots, etc.
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Bring water and snacks
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Plan for lunch on Saturday
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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.
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There will be an eight-week rehearsal
schedule February-March 2016, and at least 14 performances in April, 2016.
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Perusal Script with sheet music will be
available for check-out at the IT Ticket Office September 1, 2015
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Horace and Jasper Two Roles. Male or Female. Age and gender
depend on the pairing of the duo.
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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.
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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.
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Dalmatian
parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong
singing and movement. Vocal Range: B2 - C3
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Perdita Female, 10 to
18yrs.
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Dalmatian
parent. Slightly larger in stature than the Dalmatian Puppies. Strong singing
and movement. Vocal Range: B2 - C3
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Sergeant Tibbs Male or
female. Any age. Limited role.
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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
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The London Dogs – Boxers, Chihuahuas,
Poodles, Scotties
Eight roles; two of each breed. Male or female. Any age.
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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
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Nanny Female.
Any appropriate age. Limited
role.
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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.
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Police Officer
Male. Any appropriate age. Limited role.
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The
Police Officer arrests the villains at the end of the show. Strong speaking
voice.
Vocal
Requirement: Chorus singing.
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Dogcatcher Male. Any
appropriate age. Limited role.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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