HSM MINIS audition OVERVIEW:

This is a day where you begin to get to know your cast and creative team. We know that some actors are brand new to auditioning while we have experience. We are ready and welcome it all. Our goal is to meet everyone where they’re at and support them through the day while having fun doing it!

First up…Choreography! A short combination from the show will be taught in one room and then we will ask for groups of 3-5 to audition. Each group will go two times. Once your group goes, you will have time to change into your vocal audition outfit (if you have brought one) in any of the other two bathrooms. Call backs will happen the following week during rehearsal time. Everyone will have an opportunity to sing and act during callbacks.

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Audition required Paperwork:

• Headshot: Please bring a 8x10 printed headshot photo (shoulders and up). A simple picture taken from your phone will due. Nothing fancy needed just a picture that looks like you and best represents who you are today. Pictures won’t be returned so please only use photos you are ok with giving up.

• Conflict Calendar: This is in the parent letter and has all the rehearsal, tech, and show dates on it. You will fill out any absences or conflicts that already planned on this sheet. Only two conflicts permitted. You must have this filled out and completed to be cast in the show.

• Sheet Music to the song you are singing in the correct key and either taped or put into a binder for accompanist to easily turn pages.

• Attendance Agreement: This will be emailed to each actor and is a contract of agreement to adhere to the rehearsal schedule, tech, and shows. It will be signed by the director if she accepts the communicated conflicts and a copy will be provided back to you.

 

What to Bring:

• Sheet music of song in the correct key marked with your start and end cut.

• Conflict calendar

• Water bottle

• Sack lunch or snack

• Your awesome self!!!

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Dance Audition:

• Come prepared to dance in clothing you can stretch and move well in like athletic wear or leggings, shorts, and form fitting clothes. Please no oversized t-shirt, sweats, or hoodies and do not wear restrictive clothing. Choose clothing that supports how your body moves. A way to test it is you can raise your arms up over your head in without exposing your middle section, you can do a straddle stretch in or bend over or jump up and down in without uncomfortably exposing yourself and you feel supported.

• Hair is neatly secured up and out of the face.

• Sneakers are suitable for dance call. No open toed shoes, no bare feet, no Ugg boots, no heels.

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Vocal Audition:

• Please prepare 1 song about 1 min. in length.

• There are two options for you to choose from:

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OPTION 1:

Select one of the precut songs we have selected from the show out of 4 possible vocal tracks. Guide vocal tracks are to learn from while guide vocal song is to practice for your audition. Click here to find everything you need.

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:OPTION 2

Choose a song in the same style of the show  (Disney / Pop/ Rock) that displays your range and storytelling ability.

• Please have sheet music in the correct key with it marked where you are starting from and where you are end. Please either have it taped or in a 3 ring 1” binder.

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• Clothing: It is not It is not a requirement in Mini POPs, but it is common practice to wear dance attire to the audition and bring a second outfit for vocal auditions. A nicer outfit like a skirt or dress or slacks and a polo or button-down shirt that lends itself to the style of the show. It should NOT look like a costume.  

 

Audition Tips for Dance:
1. Find a spot in the room where you can easily see the choreographer, so you don’t miss out on details.

2. Don't talk while learning choreography!

3. Ask questions if you don’t understand something after the choreographer has gone over the material.

4. Go over your routine while waiting to audition.

5. Have fun and perform it! We care more about that than getting the moves perfectly. Just do your best, smile, have personality, and keep going even if you mess up!

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Audition Tips for Vocals:
1. Show off Your Voice. Pick something that compliments not only your singing ability but also the character you are wanting to portray.

2. Choose a section of the song that can tell us a bit of your character’s story. Vocal auditions are not just about singing – you need to act too! Know who the character is singing to in the song and show us you know.

3. Take a deep breath before you start your song. Nod to the accompanist when you are ready. If you start off a little wonky then simply ask to start over.

4. Avoid looking at the people behind the table watching you. Pick a place above their heads to sing to.

5. Treat it just like a performance opportunity because that’s what it is! We love to be entertained.

 

Helpful How To’s: 

• Make a logical and clearly marked cut on the sheet music to reflect your cut of the one-minute you’d like to sing. Here’s an article about how to mark your sheet music.

• Use  tape to piece together your sheet music so it is all side-by-side. This  makes it easier for the accompanist to play and read! Click here to watch a video on how to properly tape together your sheet music. 

• Find  sheet music with complete accompaniment and/or with chord markings.  This is essential for the accompanist to play the piece the way you have  been practicing it!  Click here for an example of sheet music with chord markings.