On With The Show adult auditions - Information for pre-audition workshops, audition dates and registration

If you are an adult aged 18+ and would like to join us to perform in our revue On With the Show - A Musical Theatre Roulette, here is the information you need about auditions.

The show will be performed at The Haymarket in Basingstoke on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2024.

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ACCESS AUDITION RESOURCES ONLINE: MEMBERS AREA

You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials and the online audition form.

Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.

AUDITION PACK and Outline rehearal Schedule

The audition pack provides more information about the auditions.

Cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening and on some Sundays.  View the outline rehearsal schedule.

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Welcome talk

It is not mandatory to attend in order to audition:
Date: Mon 8 January 2024: 7.30pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT
What will happen:
- We’ll outline the show/concept and share the ‘set’ list and the creatives who will be working on each number.
- Group singing and dance (ensemble audition routine) - so wear clothing/shoes you can move in!

Pre-audition workshops

You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to be taught the ensemble audition dance (everyone) and up to three other dance routines (optional). You can also book an optional individual 10-minute singing session with the musical director. You do not need to register to attend a pre-audition workshop. Though you’ll need to pre-book for an individual singing slot with the MD (see below).

Dates: Wed 10, Mon 15, Wed 17 January 2023

Timetable: Each pre-audition session will follow the same format:
7:30pm Ensemble Singing
8:00pm Movers Audition Routine (everyone must learn)
8:45pm Dancers Audition Routine (learn if you want to be considered as a dancer)
9:30pm Tap Audition dance (learn if you want to be considered as a tapper)

*Individual singing slots will run 8:00pm - 10:00pm. One session per person (additional sessions depending on availability). Book via the Show Manager at a pre-audition session (or email batsshowmanager@gmail.com)

Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions

The online audition form must be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday 14 January 2024.

Date: Sat 20 Jan: 9.45am (warm-up) - 4.00pm
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Date: Sun 21 Jan: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Venue: Ramsdell Village Hall, Baughurst Rd, Tadley RG26 5RA

Performance Fee

If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £50 is payable no later than 20 April. You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.

Joseph adult auditions - Information for pre-audition workshops, audition dates and registration

If you are an adult aged 18+ and would like to join us to perform in our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, here is the information you need about auditions.

 The show will be performed at The Haymarket in Basingstoke from Tues 14 – Sun 19 November.

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ACCESS AUDITION RESOURCES ONLINE: MEMBERS AREA

You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials and the online audition form.

Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.

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Welcome talk

It is not mandatory to attend in order to audition:
Date: Wed 28 June: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Pre-audition workshops

You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to practise singing with the musical director and be taught the audition dance for ensemble or dancers. You do not need to register to attend a pre-audition workshop. Though you’ll need to pre-book for an individual singing slot with the MD (see below).

Dates: Mon 3, Wed 5, Mon 10 and Wed 12 July

Timetable: Each pre-audition session will follow the same format:
7.30pm - 8.00pm - Ensemble singing (Jonathan)
8.00pm - 10.00pm - Individual singing 10 min slots* (Jonathan)
8.00pm - 9.00pm - Ensemble dance (Louise)
9.00pm - 10.00pm - Dancers dance (Luannsa) / Louise available to answer questions
*Individual singing slots = 1 per person. Book via Leigh Young at the first session on 3 July or at other sessions

Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions

The online audition form must be submitted by 11.00pm on Monday 10 July.

Date: Sat 15 July: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Market Chambers, Performers Together, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Date: Sun 16 Jul: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Ramsdell Village Hall, Baughurst Road, Tadley, RG26 5RA

Performance Fee

If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable no later than 14 October. You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.

Outline rehearal Schedule

Cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening and on some Sundays.  View the outline rehearsal schedule.

Joseph child auditions - Information and registration for audition workshop

If you are a parent/guardian of a child and would like them to join us to perform in our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, here is the information you need about the audition workshop. To be eligible to audition, your child must be at least 7 years old by the audition date and no older than 17 on the last performance.

Seven shows will be performed at The Haymarket in Basingstoke from Tues 14 – Sun 19 November. We will cast two teams of children - one will perform for four shows and the other for three.

We rehearse every Monday and Wednesday evening and on some Sundays. Children will be required to attend the Sunday rehearsals and some Monday and Wednesday evenings (we will aim to finish by 8.30pm when children are called).

View the outline rehearsal schedule to get an idea of the rehearsal commitment. Children must be available for all rehearsals the week before the show, 6 - 12 November.

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AUDITION Workshop INFORMATION

Our fun and informal audition workshops will be run by our very approachable Creative Team: Louise Travis (Director) and Jonathan Eiø (Musical Director). The audition workshop will include singing, dance/movement and speaking. No advance preparation is required. Your child should wear comfortable clothing that they are able to dance in and soft shoes/trainers. The Creative Team will cast children for the show based on the audition workshop.

Date: Sunday 9 July

Times: Two sessions will be run by age group:
Aged 7 - 12 years: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Aged 13 - 17 years: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Venue: Ramsdell Village Hall, Baughurst Road, Tadley, RG26 5RA

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How to register and pay

Please register your child for the workshop by completing the following by 11pm on Sunday 2 July:

1. Pay the £10 audition workshop fee online.
2. Complete the online workshop audition form.

 
COSTS INVOLVED

We want you to be aware of the costs involved, so that you can make an informed decision before you commit your child to an audition.

Audition: £10 - This covers the cost of the audition workshop and Junior Membership for your child
Performance fee: £50 - Only payable if your child is cast in the show
Additional expenditure: You will be required to provide suitable shoes and leggings for the performance (full details will be provided with costume requirements once the show has been cast)

Rent - Pre-audition workshops and audition dates

If you are an adult (18+ years) and would like to join us to perform in our 16 - 20 May 2023 production of Rent, here is the information you need for auditions.

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ACCESS AUDITION RESOURCES ONLINE: MEMBERS AREA

You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials, audition form and book slots for pre-audition workshops.

Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.

If you want to know a little more before you decide to audition, see the character descriptions and the rehearsal schedule.

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Welcome talk - Not mandatory to attend in order to audition
Date: Wed 14 December: 19:45 – 21.30 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Pre-audition workshops - Mandatory to attend in order to audition. You must pre-book online
Due to the nature of this show, these workshops are an integral part of the audition process. You must attend one pre-audition workshop to be able to audition. If you cannot attend any pre-audition workshops, you will not be allowed to audition. See below for details of each workshop.

• Those auditioning for Ensemble can book onto any one of the four pre-audition workshops.

• Those auditioning for a Principal character should book onto the one pre-audition workshop for that character. If you cannot attend the specific workshop for the Principal character, you may still attend one of the other workshops. However, materials specific to the Principal character that you missed will not be covered at the other workshop.

Once you have paid your membership, login to the members area of the website to pre-book your ‘class’ using the online booking calendar. Note: the calendar does not show class dates that are more than 4 weeks in the future. So you may need to check back if your date is not visible.

The four pre-audition workshops will take place at Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT.

Mon 16 January: 19:30 - 22:00
19.30 - 20.15 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble, plus those going for Maureen and Joanne to go through the dance
20.15 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Maureen and Joanne

Wed 18 January: 19:45 - 22:00
19.45 - 20.30 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble, plus those going for Angel and Collins to go through the dance
20.30 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Angel and Collins

Mon 23 January: 19:30 - 22:00
19.30 - 20.15 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble plus, those going for Roger and Mimi to go through the dance
20.15 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Roger and Mimi

Wed 25 January: 19:45 - 22:00
19.45 - 22.30 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble plus, those going for Mark and Benny to go through the dance
20.30 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Mark and Benny

Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 22 January.

Sat 28 January: 10:00 - 16:30 hrs - Principals (schedule to be confirmed)
Venue: Bramley Village Hall, The Street, Bramley, Tadley, RG26 5BP

Sun 29 January: 10:00 - 16:30 hrs - Ensemble and callbacks (schedule to be confirmed)
Venue: Bramley Village Hall, The Street, Bramley, Tadley, RG26 5BP

Shrek child auditions - Information for pre-audition workshops, audition dates and registration

If you are a parent/guardian of a child and would like them to join us to perform in our production of Shrek, here is the information you need about auditions. Children will need to be 7 years or older to audition.

The show will be performed at The Haymarket from 10 - 19 November.

What are we looking for?
We are looking to cast six children for three roles. Each role will be shared by two children:

• Little Fiona - playing age 7 - 10 years

• Little Shrek - playing age 7 - 10 years

• Teenage Fiona - playing age 10 - 14 years

If you want to know a little more before you decide to put your child forward for audition, view the audition pieces and the schedule of rehearsal dates. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings and on some Sundays.

Pre-audition workshops
Pre-audition workshops will be fun and informal run by our very approachable Creative Team: Sally Manning (Director), Jules (Musical Director) and Luannsa (Choreographer). To get the best out of our auditionees, it is our job to make your child feel at ease!

Pre-audition rehearsals will take place on the following dates. You’ll only need to attend one session to go through the audition material but may attend more if there is space. Please email marketing@bats.net with which workshop/s you wish to attend and the name and age of your child:
Wed 1 Jun: 18.30 - 19.30
Mon 6 Jun: 18.30 - 19.30
Wed 8 Jun: 18.30 - 19.30
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions You must have paid the £10 audition and Junior members fee and completed the form to audition for the show. This must be paid by Wednesday 8 June.
We ask that your child has familiarised themselves with the music and dance learnt during the pre-audition workshops.

Date: Saturday 11 June
Time: You will be allocated a timeslot for your child’s audition
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Costs involved

We want you to be aware of the costs involved, so that you can make an informed decision before you commit your child to an audition.

Audition: £10 - This covers the cost of the audition and Junior Membership for your child
Performance fee: £50 - Only payable if your child is successful at audition and cast in the show
Additional expenditure - You may incur some limited additional expenditure, e.g. for costumes, shoes, personal props etc.