Callbacks
Hello beautiful humans!
Thank you all so much for your lovely auditions tonight. Carrie Fay and I had the time of our lives :)
Below is who I need to see a little more from Thursday (9/21) evening in order to navigate the casting puzzle. If you don't see your name below- don't fret! It simply means that I am confident in where you'll fit based on your audition.
Please plan to arrive a few minutes before your call time. This will be a vocal/acting callback.
We will have classes running in the MPR (where you checked in with Ryan tonight) and there will be signs directing you to enter via the breezeway doors. We will run callbacks upstairs on the stage!
Callback Call Times
Thursday, September 21st
7:00 - 7:15- Sabrina
7:15- 7:40pm- Claire, Daniel E, Emma
7:45-8:15pm- Kim, Elodin
8:15-8:40pm- Lisa, Jennifer, Rachel
8:40-9:00pm- Blythe, Asia
The cast list & rehearsal schedule detail will be communicated to you by Friday, 9/29.
Thank you!
Virtual Auditions
While in person auditions are preferred, if you have a non-negotiable commitment that keeps you from auditioning in person, we will be accepting virtual auditions.
You must complete all required forms by 11:59pm Monday, September 18.
You must upload all required materials by 11:59pm Monday, September 18.
General Materials
Voice Materials
Audition:
Prepare 32 bars of any Golden Age of Broadway (1943-1964) musical theatre song. Choose a song that excites you as an actor. This should be approximately 1 minute long. You may use a background track or have an accompanist for your audition. You may not sing a capella.
Submit a video of you performing your audition, starting with your slate. (A slate is you announcing your name, age and the song you will be singing along with what musical it is from). Be sure to watch the video before submission to ensure that your voice can be clearly heard and is not overpowered by the volume of the background track.
Submit your audition video HERE. Make sure the file name of your video has your name in it. For example: AngelaRussellAudition.mp4
Range Check
Please use this LINK to learn the process for a vocal range check.
Submit a video of you performing your vocal range check, starting with your slate. You may use the video provided in the background while you record your vocal range check.
Submit your range check video HERE. Make sure the file name of your video has your name in it. For example: AngelaRussellRange.mp4
Virtual Callbacks
Callbacks will be Thursday, September 21 from 7pm-9pm. If you are selected for a virtual callback the team will reach out with a time and a google meet link.
Technical questions: If you have technical questions about your video and/or the upload process reach out to angela.russell@lovegood.company or (503) 278-5898. Note, Angela works part time, so it is best to reach out sooner rather than later if you need help.
What to Prepare and Bring to Your Audition
Please make sure you have completed all required forms and either made an appointment or submitted your virtual audition materials on or before 11:59 pm, Monday, September 18. We know there is a lot of stuff to prepare and bring with you to auditions. Please reach out if you need help or have questions!
Song Selection
We want you to be comfortable at auditions!
Prepare 32 bars of any Golden Age of Broadway (1943-1964) musical theatre song. Choose a song that excites and delights you as an actor. This should be approximately 1 minute long.
In person auditions are preferred. Here are the details for an in person audition:
Bring sheet music that is clearly marked with your audition cut and be sure that your music is in the correct key as our accompanist will not transpose on the spot
Learn more about this process HERE (This video refers to Seussical auditions, but the process is the same, except we are asking for 32 bars rather than 16)
For a Sheet Music Example click HERE
Virtual Auditions will be allowed for students who are not in town on September 20. Check out our Virtual Audition page to learn how virtual auditions are different from in person auditions.
A cappella music will not be considered for an audition
What to Wear
Wear clothes that are professional, comfortable, and that you can move easily in. Please keep your hair tied back away from your face. If you are clean, comfortable and looking your best, you are ready to go! We will be taking a head shot of you when you arrive.
Your Day of Audition Checklist
RESUME: bring a printed resume. If you have any performance experience, show or otherwise, we ask that you provide a resume, this is particularly helpful if you have extensive dance training, vocal training, or can juggle five wuzzles. If you don’t have any performance experience, you may skip this step.
View a sample resume HERE
SHEET MUSIC: bring your sheet music with your audition cut in the correct key that you'll be singing. See the Song Selection section above for more information.
Callback Auditions:
Callback will be by invitation only Thursday, September 21, from 7pm-9pm.
The callback list will be posted to this callboard at approximately 12 am Thursday, September 21. Because of the way that our automatic email notifications work, you won’t receive an email about the callback list until 4pm, but the information will be here on the callboard.
For any students in Lovegood Thursday evening classes, we will coordinate your callback, if any, around your class schedule.
Closed Auditions
Auditions and Callbacks will be closed, however, parents of younger students may wait in our waiting room while their student auditions. There will not be a waiting room for callbacks. Students will need to leave when their audition or callback is completed.
Audition Forms
In order to audition, everyone must complete the following steps on or before 11:59pm on Monday, September 18:
Mailing List. We will be using software to automate callboard post emails. If you are new to theater, the callboard is the website we use to communicate important details with cast and crew during the show process. We will use the email address(es) listed on the Audition Form to email you call board updates. In order for this process to work, the email address(es) on your Audition Form need to be on our mailing list. If you do not know if your address is on our list, you can sign up here. (If you get the emails announcing when class registration opens, or tickets go on sale, you are already on the list). Regardless of whether you choose to join the mailing list, you will be responsible for all information posted on the callboard.
Audition form. Please complete our Audition Form. Once we process your form, you will receive a copy via email. Please review it, particularly the conflicts section, and verify that all information is complete. Please note if you are under age 18, your parent/guardian must also review the form. You will be asked to respond to the email with the form to verify it is correct. Make sure ALL CONFLICTS are listed on the Audition Form. Students with conflicts for the performance will not be cast.
Students who are auditioning in person, will need to make an Appointment for an in person Audition. Click HERE to make your appointment for an in person Audition.
Appointment slots are 5 minutes long. That is your check in window. The entire process, including check in, the audition, and check out is usually approximately 15 minutes.
If you don’t see any slots, please make sure you navigate the calendar to September 20 (by default the view starts at today).
Note that you will need to be logged into a google account to book your own slot. If you do not have a google account and you do not want one, you can email angela.russell@lovegood.company with your preferred slot time and we will put you on the schedule.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 20 at Lovegood Performing Arts Company 16260 NW Bronson Road, Beaverton, OR 97006. Appointments must be made by 11:59pm on Monday, September 18.
Please do not sign up for a slot until you have reviewed all the audition information and completed steps 1-2 above.
If you are in town on Wednesday, September 20, but none of the available times work for you, please reach out to classes@lovegood.company.
Please arrive at or before your check in window.
Auditions are closed, however parents of younger students may wait in our waiting room while their student auditions. Students will need to leave when their audition is completed.
Students who are doing a virtual audition will need to upload their audition files AND complete steps 1 and 2 above, but will NOT need to book an appointment. All Virtual Audition materials must be received by 11:59 pm on Monday, September 18. Details for Virtual Auditions can be found HERE.
Cast General Information/Time Commitment
This year’s gala will consist of 10 musical theatre numbers. Those in the cast will be involved in a minimum of 1 up to 5 numbers.*(subject to change dependent on cast size).
Here are some important dates for your calendar:
Auditions:
Wednesday, September 20, 6pm-9pm
Auditions open to Lovegood community ages 8+
Complete all Audition Forms
Please prepare a 32 bar cut from a Golden Age of Broadway musical (1943-1964); a song that excites you as an actor. See What to Prepare and Bring to your Audition for more information.
Callback Auditions:
Callback will be by invitation only Thursday, September 21, from 7pm-9pm.
The callback list will be posted to this callboard at approximately 12 am Thursday, September 21. Because of the way that our automatic email notifications work, you won’t receive an email about the callback list until 4pm, but the information will be here on the callboard.
For any students in Lovegood Thursday evening classes, we will coordinate your callback, if any, around your class schedule.
REHEARSAL BLOCKS: Not every person will be called to every rehearsal. Unless you list it as a non-negotiable conflict on your audition form, you will be expected to be at all rehearsals you are called to. Our rehearsal blocks will be as follows:
Wednesdays 5pm-9pm: October 4, 11, 18 and 25; November 8, 15, and 29.
Saturdays 3pm-7pm: October 7; November 18 and 25.
TECH REHEARSALS: All cast and crew will be expected to be at all tech rehearsals. Tech rehearsals will be from Wednesday December 6 - Friday December 8, 5pm-9pm.
PERFORMANCE: Saturday, December 9, 7pm. Call Time TBD.