Ritz MainStage Players presents

AUDITIONS Monday, January 21st 6:30-9:30pm

Tuesday January 22nd 7-9pm

CALLBACKS & DANCE CALL Saturday, Feb. 2nd 1-7pm

Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center, Scranton PA 222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton

**Open to all Middle/High/College Students and Adults**

Contact Sheri Melcher – sheri@capaa.org/ 570-252-4156 for an audition slot www.CaPAA.org

“So what do you say, Winnie? Do you want to live forever?” -Jesse Tuck It’s 1893 in Treegap, New Hampshire an eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her wrought iron fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined. When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.

General Information Thank you so much for your interest in The Ritz Theater’s MainStage Players’ production of Tuck Everlasting open to Middle School, High School, College students and Adults. Auditions Vocal Auditions will take place on MONDAY January 21st from 6:30-9:30pm and TUESDAY January 22nd from 7-9pm. Contact SHERI MELCHER at sheri@capaa.org/ 570-252-4156 and she will schedule a slot for your audition. Please note that we are seeking many combinations: Strong Singer/Dancer/Actors, Strong Dancer/Singers, Strong Dancers, and Strong Singers. Upon entering the Ritz Building (222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton), come in to the BLACK BOX CAFE to check in. (Down the hall and to your left in the LOBBY.) Callbacks We will be holding CALLBACKS and a Dance Call after the first round of auditions on Saturday February 2nd from 1-7pm. We will contact you directly, if we would like you to come back in to read/sing or dance for a specific role. If called back in, the director will let you know which role you should be preparing for, and will send you the material you need for the callback. PLEASE NOTE: If you are not asked to come in for callbacks, it DOES NOT mean you are not being considered for a role. It simply means we have seen everything we needed to see from you. Audition Material Please prepare one of the song cuts included in the packet to be sung with a piano accompanist provided. If you have additional audition material, please bring it with you (sheet music in a binder for accompanist). Cast List Will be sent out by email before the first rehearsal on Mon, February 11th. Rehearsals Monday-Friday nights between 5-10pm, and Saturday’s between 1-5pm as needed from February-May. Please note that not all nights will be needed. In general, we will only rehearse three days a week until we get closer to tech week. We will do our best to work around CaPAA’s class and production schedules. Please note that not all cast members may be needed at all rehearsals. Strong “Dancer Only” types will have a more limited rehearsal schedule-TBA. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out before the first rehearsal. IMPORTANT- Please list ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS on your audition form. While we do our best to work around as many conflicts as possible, please be aware that too many conflicts may affect casting.

Tech & Dress Rehearsals: SATURDAY APRIL 27-WEDNESDAY MAY 1st. Please hold between the hours of 12pm-10pm Saturday April 27 and Sunday, April 28th, and 6-10:30pm on Monday-Wednesday the April 29th- May 1st of Tech Week. **Tech and Dress rehearsals are MANDATORY. We will NOT be able to accept conflicts for these rehearsals. Performance Dates THURSDAY MAY 2nd-SUNDAY MAY 5th. Times TBD **Performances are MANDATORY. We will not be able to accept conflicts for these dates. Production Fee/ Expectations $325 for MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (*limited need based financial assistance/scholarship is available, please inquire.) We ask that our college students and adults sell the equivalent of a full page ad for the Playbill and a block of tickets in lieu of a production fee. Crews and Volunteers We are always in need of extra hands with costumes, publicity, concessions, spotlights, backstage help, and an assortment of other tasks! Please let us know if you, or anyone you know is interested in any of these positions! CaPAA STAFF Producer: Michael Melcher Director: Mandy Bruno Bogue Music Director: Sheri Melcher Choreographer: Cristina Sohns Williams Production Manager: Sheri Melcher Stage Manager: TBD

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION SINGING AUDITION Please prepare one of the cuts found from the show at the end of the audition packet to be sung with a piano accompanist. Rehearsal track links are found with the songs, and also can be found on youtube to practice at home as well. ACTING AUDITION Actors may be asked to read a quick side at the audition if the director would like to see something specific. All other reading will take place during the callbacks. DANCE AUDITION There will be a two hour dance call on the callback date. Please bring/wear appropriate clothing and shoes to move in.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

WINNIE: Female, 11 (an older girl that can play 11 would be ideal). A little girl without cuteness – she has lost her father. She is too skeptical for her age, but with an unknown longing for romance and adventure. Soprano. Intermediate Dance Level. JESSE TUCK: Male, looks 17, Handsome, light and laughing, he is eternal youth writ large, the lightness shown all the brighter for the shadow of loneliness that he has. Tenor. Intermediate Dance Level. MILES TUCK: Male, looks 23. A burned and bitter man. His natural sweetness shut away. Lost his wife and child, doomed to live with regret. Baritenor. No Dance Required. MAE TUCK: Female, looks 40s. Still beautiful after all these years, a matriarch, a mother, a wife. Her homespun wisdom is leavened by her humor and still girlish delight. Mezzo-Soprano. Intermediate Dance Level. ANGUS TUCK: Male, looks 40’s. Once awakened, a vibrant, virile man. He is an indulgent father, a fond if forgetful husband, but a true soul with a deep well of love and profound understanding of the life around him. Tenor. Intermediate Dance Level. MAN IN YELLOW SUIT: Male, 40-60. Charismatic and persuasive, a man with an obsession, a secret. Tenor. Minimal Dance Required. HUGO: Male, looks 15-17. Painfully shy, awkward and goofy; but smart and eerily observant – His father (CONSTABLE JOE) knows this. The two of them have a “routine” that fools most of the people all of the time. Tenor. No Dance Required. CONSTABLE JOE: Male, 40-60. Seemingly a buffoon, his simple manner belies a sharp wit and kind heart. Tenor. No Dance Required. MOTHER: Female, 30-40. A gentle woman almost broken by grief and fear and loss. Adversity finds her brave and unbending. Mezzo-Soprano. Minimal Dance Required. NANA: Female, 60. A loopy old woman, but a loving Grandmother and Mother. Alto. Minimal Dance Required. ENSEMBLE: 10-70. Town Folk, Family, Carnival Workers. No Dance to Advanced Dance Required.

TUCK EVERLASTING CONFLICT SHEET **IMPORTANT** PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN AT THE AUDITION

NAME ________________________________________________________________ EMAIL________________________________________________________________ CELL PHONE __________________________________________________________

PRODUCTION REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Rehearsals begin February 11th at 7pm. General time frame is between 5-10pm weeknights and 2-5 weekends. We will work around those participating in CaPAA classes and production rehearsals. Please note that not all cast members may need to be called to all rehearsals. Strong “Dancer Only” types will have a very limited rehearsal schedule-TBA. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out before the 1st rehearsal. Please list ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS on your audition form. While we do our best to work around as many conflicts as possible, please be aware that too many conflicts may affect casting. Please LIST any dates or time frames that you are unavailable. Please remember that we are unable to accept conflicts for any tech rehearsals or performances.

TUCK EVERLASTING Talent Release Form Please fill out appropriate section below, sign and return at auditions

I, __________________________________________parent/guardian of ______________________________ (actor’s name), hereby give my permission to The Ritz Theater to use the image and/or voice, either in whole or part, of child ______________________________ (actors name) in promotional and informational resources of The Ritz Theater, including, but not limited to, newspaper articles, Facebook, and other Ritz Theater affiliated websites. Signed:______________________________ Date:________________ Parent/Guardian I, _________________________________________hereby give my permission to The Ritz Theater to use the image and/or voice, either in whole or part, of myself ) in promotional and informational resources of The Ritz Theater, including, but not limited to, newspaper articles, Facebook, and other Ritz Theater affiliated websites. Signed:______________________________ Date:________________ Signature

TUCK EVERLASTING AUDITION FORM Please fill out and bring to your audition

Name:__________________________________________ Age:_________ Grade: ______ Mother’s Name (if applicable) _________________________ Father’s Name (if applicable) __________________________ Home Phone:_________________________ Parent Cell Phone: (if applicable) ______________________ Cell Phone:_________________________ School: (if applicable) _________________________ Address:__________________________________________________________________ Contact Email:___________________________________________________________ **It is important that this email address is checked frequently for any updates Clothing sizes: SHIRT ___________ PANTS ___________ SHOES __________ Experience/Training: Acting: Have you had any formal training? YES NO Where/When:______________________________ Vocal/Instrumental Music: Have you had any formal training? YES NO If yes, number of years:_____ Dance: Have you had any formal training? YES NO Name of Studio: _________________________________________ What types?:_____________________________________________ If yes, number of years:_________ Special or unusual talents or abilities? (ie. juggling, gymnastics, etc.) ___________________________________________________________

Role/Roles I would like to be considered for: ______________________________________ I would only like to be considered for a “dancer” role: Yes. No.

AUDITION MATERIAL for TUCK EVERLASTING

FROM THE DIRECTOR: Mandy Bruno Bogue

Tuck Everlasting is a musical about complicated characters who face complicated choices. I'm looking for actors who are willing to not only work on the songs and the steps, but also to explore the personality of their character. Please be prepared to think, analyze, and discuss these characters and be willing to take risks! I'm looking for brave actors.

Please print out your music (found on the next set of pages) and bring it to the Auditions if you need it.

TRACK CUTS for PRACTICE: GIRLS AND WOMEN: All Middle and High School Age Girls please sing the “Good Girl Winnie Foster” ‘Girls’ Audition side. Rehearsal Track Cut here: http://www.nhchoiranddrama.net/uploads/2/0/9/2/20923888/good_girl_winnie_foster_accomp.mp3 College and Adult Women, can sing the “Good Girl Winnie Foster” ‘Girls’ Audition side, or Mae’s “Most Beautiful Day” cut, m 20-53. http://www.nhchoiranddrama.net/uploads/2/0/9/2/20923888/09_my_most_beautiful_day_-_audition.mp3 BOYS AND MEN: Please Choose One of the Following: Time: http://www.nhchoiranddrama.net/uploads/2/0/9/2/20923888/time_-_boys_audition.mp3 Everything’s Golden: m 25-58 http://www.nhchoiranddrama.net/uploads/2/0/9/2/20923888/14_everythings_golden_-_audition.mp3 Live Like This: Jesse’s Role http://www.nhchoiranddrama.net/uploads/2/0/9/2/20923888/02_live_like_this_-_audition.mp3

As noted, you may also choose to sing an additional song cut of your choice. Looking for suggested material in the style of of this show and a particular role? See below!

Angus Tuck Be the Hero – Big Fish: The Musical Sheet Music | Listen How It Ends – Big Fish: The Musical Sheet Music | Listen Perspective – She Loves Me Sheet Music | Listen Shouldn’t I Be Less in Love With You? – I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change Sheet Music | Listen When the Booth Goes Bright – Amélie: The Musical Sheet Music | Listen

Hugo All Hail the Brain – 13 The Musical Sheet Music | Listen In Summer – Frozen Sheet Music | Listen Simple Sponge – SpongeBob SquarePants: the Musical (*start at chorus) Sheet Music | Listen The Magic of Theatre – Blue’s Big Musical Movie Listen Thirteen/Becoming a Man – 13 The Musical Sheet Music | Listen World’s Greatest Dad – Elf: The Musical Sheet Music | Listen

Jesse Tuck For Forever – Dear Evan Hansen Sheet Music | Listen Something’s Coming – West Side Story Sheet Music | Listen Stranger – Big Fish Sheet Music | Listen

Mae Tuck Beauty and the Beast – Beauty and the Beast Sheet Music | Listen Feed the Birds – Mary Poppins Sheet Music | Listen So Anyway – Next to Normal Sheet Music | Listen

Miles Tuck Bright Star – Bright Star Sheet Music | Listen Heartbreaker – Bright Star Sheet Music | Listen

The Man In The Yellow Suit The Colors of My Life – Barnum Sheet Music | Listen Three Figs – Amélie: The Musical Sheet Music | Listen To Thine Own Self (Reprise) – Something Rotten! Sheet Music | Listen

Winnie Foster The Lamest Place in the World – 13 The Musical Sheet Music | Listen I Know Things Now – Into the Woods Sheet Music | Listen Maybe – Annie Sheet Music | Listen Quiet – Matilda Sheet Music | Listen The Life I Never Led – Sister Act Sheet Music | Listen Times Are Hard For Dreamers – Amélie: The Musical Sheet Music | Listen When Will My Life Begin – Tangled Sheet Music | Listen

Ensemble Asheville – Bright Star Sheet Music | Listen Blue Arrow Suite – Amélie: The Musical Sheet Music | Listen

MOST BEAUTIFUL DAY CUT

EVERYTHING’S GOLDEN

LIVE LIKE THIS