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

If you are an adult (18+ years) and would like to join us to perform in our November 2022 production of Shrek, here is the information you need about 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, read the character descriptions/requirements and the schedule of rehearsal dates.

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Welcome talk (it is not mandatory to attend in order to audition)
Mon 30th May: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
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 your chosen audition dance (there are different routines for 'ensemble', ‘tappers’ and 'dancers'). You do not need to register or book a slot to attend a rehearsal.

Pre-audition rehearsals will take place on:
Wed 1 Jun: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules and Tap audition piece with Leigh
Mon 6 Jun: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules, Movers and Dance audition pieces with Luannsa
Wed 8 Jun: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules, Movers and Dance audition pieces with Luannsa
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by Wed 8 June.

Sat 11 Jun: 12:30 - 17:00 Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Sun 12 Jun: Times TBC
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Performance Fee
If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable before the costume call (Thurs ). You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.

Schedule of director setting and rehearsal dates
In addition to the director setting dates, cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening. View the schedule of rehearsal dates.

Sister Act - Dates and information for pre-audition rehearsals and auditions

If you would like to join us to perform in our May 2022 production of Sister Act, here is the information you need about 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, read the character descriptions/requirements and the schedule of rehearsal dates.

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Welcome talk (it not mandatory to attend this in order to audition)
Wed 8 Dec: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT
Covid precautions: All attendees to perform a negative lateral flow test 24 hours before attending and we recommend you wear a face mask during this event. If you feel unwell and show any main symptoms of coronavirus, please do not attend unless you have taken a negative PCR test.

Pre-audition workshops
You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to practise singing with the musical director and be taught your chosen audition dance (there are different routines for 'ensemble' and 'dancers').

Singing slots are an individual 10-minute session with the MD. Dancing is a 45-minute slot in up to groups of 10. You must pre-book slots online via your member account on the BATS website.

Mon 3 Jan: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Wed 5 Jan: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Mon 10 Jan: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Wed 12 Jan: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT

Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by Wed 12 January.
Sat 15 Jan: 09:30 - 17:00
Sun 16 Jan: 10:00 - 16:00 (TBC)
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Performance Fee
If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable before the costume call (Thurs 12 May). You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.

Schedule of director setting and rehearsal dates
In addition to the director setting dates, cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening. View the outline rehearsal schedule.

Sign-up for Children's Audition Workshop | Elf - The Musical

Audition workshops will be held on Mon 9 and Wed 11 August to cast all of the children’s roles for our production of Elf - The Musical.

We are looking to cast four children to share performing two roles:

• Michael or Michaela Hobbs - playing age 10+ (max 13 years old)

• Ensemble child - playing age 10+ (max 14 years old)

Does your child like Christmas?

Then they should come along and audition!

Elf - The Musical - Rehearsal Schedule for Auditionees

The Government’s current roadmap indicates that all leisure activities, including live performances should be possible from the end of July onwards. We are therefore moving ahead with plans for our production of Elf - The Musical in November.

If you are thinking of auditioning for the show, download the full rehearsal schedule. Key pre-audition and audition dates:

Pre-audition Rehearsal Workshops
Mon 28 June (7.30 - 10pm): Intro meeting, learn audition dance and ensemble song
Wed 30 June (7.45 - 10pm): Audition workshop
Mon 5 July (7.30-10pm): Audition workshop: Dance and acting (no singing)
Wed 7 July (7.45-10.15pm) Audition workshop: Singing & dance

Auditions
Sat 10 July (9.30-5.30pm): Principals
Sun 11 July (10.00 - 5.30pm): Ensemble & Supporting roles (and any recalls)

Chicago - Audition and Director Setting Dates

Updated: 9 January 2020

If you are thinking of auditioning for Chicago in May 2020, here are the key dates for which you will need to be available.

Pre-audition rehearsals
Monday 6 January 2020 – 19:30 - Welcome talk with Director and setting of dance audition pieces
Wednesday 8 January 2020 – 19:45 - 22:00
Monday 13 January 2020 – 19:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 15 January 2020 – 19:45 - 22:00

Auditions and recalls
Auditions: Saturday 18 January 2020 - 10:00 - 17:00. We will start with dancers, then ensemble singing, followed by individual characters.
Recalls: Sunday 19 January 2020 (recalls) - 10:00.
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE. The entrance is opposite Camouflage Corner

Director's setting dates
Block 1: Sunday 9 February – Tuesday 11th February 2020 - Times TBC
Block 2: Sunday 1 March – Tuesday 3rd March 2020 - Times TBC
Block 3: Sunday 22 – Tuesday 23rd March 2020 - Times TBC

Costume call
Thursday 7 May

Run of show in costume
Friday 8 May

Orchestra call and technical rehearsal
Sunday 10 May

Dress rehearsal
Monday 11 May

Performances
Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May (no matinee)