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The Xavier Theatre Academy
A Program of the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School System
Presented by the Xavier Theatre Club & Christmas Stars
With support from and the Thomas Feavel and Marge Bekkers Charitable Trust
Season Three, Show Two – Cinderella KIDS – July-August 2016
Hello!! Thank you for your interest in the Xavier Theatre Academy!
Please read on for some important information and a few forms to be printed and completed before the
audition.
Sign up for an audition time on the Xavier Theatre website, www.xaviertheatre.com. Singer’s auditions
are scheduled in five-minute time slots. Students will also participate in a dance audition. Your overall
time at the auditions should be about one hour, give or take a few minutes. Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes
prior to your audition time.
All auditions will be held in the Fine Arts Center at Xavier High School, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue,
Appleton.
Please enter via doors 1 or 17, both of which are adjacent to the main parking lot west of the theatre.
Follow the bright green signs to the audition area.
Please be sure to wear shoes and clothing that are appropriate for movement.
Remember: audition lyrics and lines do not need to be memorized!
We will provide the accompaniment track your audition song. Audition materials can be found on the
audition signup page.
Please note that the general auditions will determine who is in the cast. Callback auditions and final
casting for specific lead and supporting roles may be required at a later date.
What to expect at the audition:
Before arriving for your audition, spend 5-10 minutes singing and warming up your voice. Please arrive
at least ten minutes before your audition time and check in at the audition table. Your forms should be
completed prior to the audition so that you can turn them in upon arrival. You may have a short wait
before your audition. This is a good time to review your song or lines and relax so that you will do your
best when you sing and read for the audition staff.
When it’s your turn to audition, you will enter the room where the audition panel is waiting. The audition
panel consists of the director, the musical director and possibly one intern. This is the time to take a deep
breath and try to relax and enjoy performing. It’s natural to be a bit nervous. Your job is to do the very
best you can. No one will be in the room but you and the audition panel.
After you sing, the same judges will hear you read the audition lines (sides). Be sure to read the
instructions included with the audition lines beforehand and read with as much character as you can.
Once you are done in the audition room, we’ll have you learn a short dance taught by the choreographer.
The dance audition is a little easier because you get to do it with at least one other person!
Please be sure to fill out the forms on the following pages and bring them to the audition with you.
NOTE: All forms are being sent as Word documents to allow you to complete on your computer.
Please double check page layout settings to ensure that each form is kept to one page in length.
Print each document separately as a one-sided page.
We just can’t wait to see you at auditions!
Steve Kovacs, Jim Romenesko and the Xavier Theatre Academy Staff
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The Xavier Theatre Academy Parent Form
Please sign and bring to the audition
Thank you for your interest in the Xavier Theatre Academy! Please review the following information and contact us if
you have any questions.
We’re very happy that you are interested in having your son or daughter participate! If you have questions that are not
answered by the information in this packet, please email Jim at [email protected].
Please print and complete, initial or sign each of the forms as indicated and bring along to the audition. It is a very good idea
for you to make copies of the forms for your records.
Statement of purpose:
The objective of the Xavier Theatre Academy is to involve serious, committed students entering grades five through nine in a
fully-staged play or musical using professional production practices while educating them in all aspects of theatre production.
Student expectations:
Students are expected to participate fully in this endeavor and to allow others to do the same. Actions contrary to this goal are
not acceptable and will result in consequences up to and including dismissal from the program with no refund. The Academy
Director has the final say in all issues pertaining to the academy operation, casting, and duties/responsibilities during
performances.
Please be advised that the participation in the academy is based on audition and availability. This is not a “no-cut” audition.
Please be certain your child understands this before auditioning.
Costume Policy:
Most costumes are provided by the school. However, the following personal items may be required for performers cast in
Cinderella KIDS: character shoes and/or ballet slippers (details will be provided to those who are cast in the show once
characters are assigned). Undergarments are also the responsibility of the student.
Additionally, the hairstyle worn at auditions should be maintained unless you are informed otherwise. Children should not
have drastic changes to hair style (short cuts, coloring, perm, etc) without a consultation with the director. Some modern styles
will need to be modified.
Tuition:
Academy tuition is $215.00. New this year, payments will be accepted through Showtix4u – our ticketing agent. A nominal
service fee will apply. Full payment details will be included in the acceptance letter sent to students who are cast in the show.
Scholarships:
There are no scholarships available directly from the theatre academy. However, some employers and school systems
do offer scholarship opportunities. The academy will gladly provide documentation to assist you in securing such scholarships.
Additional Information:
All casting is based on the expectation that the student will be able to learn the material and perform it proficiently, behave in a
cooperative manner, and fulfill the expectations outlined in this document. The student’s continued participation in the
production is dependent upon these conditions. Auditions are open to any student who meets the audition requirements.
Please sign below:
I have read and understand all of the information included in this form.
________________________________________________________
Student name
________________________________________________________
Parent signature
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The Xavier Theatre Academy
Release Form
Please sign and bring to the audition
Publicity Release:
By signing below, you give Xavier Theatre permission to include your child’s name, likeness or photograph in
publicity releases, promotional photographs and website postings.
I have read and understand the publicity release. (initial here) __________________
Medical Release:
I, (please print name) _______________________________________, the natural parent or legal
guardian of _________________________________________, do hereby acknowledge and state that I
possess the authority to grant the permission and authorization stated herein, and the student has no
conditions which would prohibit or restrict his/her participation in the Xavier Theatre Academy.
I authorize any representative of Xavier to locate qualified and licensed medical personnel and/or
transport said student to an appropriate medical facility in the event that it may become necessary. I
understand that I will be notified as soon as possible in the event of an emergency. My insurance
company and I will assume all expenses of such treatment.
List any allergies: ______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Parent Signature
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The Xavier Theatre Academy
Cinderella KIDS Audition Application
Please print this form, complete and turn in at the registration table
(Print very clearly, please. This is a Word document – you may complete it on your computer provided your
information is entered in BOLD type)
Student name: __________________________________________________________Gender:
Grade for 2016-2017 school year
Height: _____feet
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
_______ inches
M F
Current school: ______________________
Birth Date: ____ / ____ / _______
What school will the student attend next year? _____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian name: _______________________________________________________________
Number to call in case of emergency: ____________________________________________________
Parent Email - Please list the email that you would like used for all communication regarding the academy
(Please print very clearly):__________________________________________________________________
Home phone: ____________________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________
Please indicate the student’s areas of interest – check all that apply:
_____Chorus/ensemble role
_____Technician with no onstage role.
_____Supporting role
_____Featured role
_____Other - please explain: _________________________________________________________________________
Please note that the students will be expected to accept any role offered by the director.
Please list any special skills such as gymnastics, tap dance, juggling, etc. (don’t be shy! It’s ok to brag a little here!)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever sung in a choir or been in a show before? (circle one) Yes No
If you sing in a school choir, list your choir teacher’s name_____________________________________
Do not write below the dotted line. Please complete the form on the next page
Voice Projection:
1
2
3
Showmanship
1
2
3
Interpretation
1
2
3
Poise/confidence
1
2
3
Character
1
2
3
Overall rating
1
2
3
Notes:
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The Xavier Theatre Academy
Cinderella KIDS Student Availability Form
Complete both pages of this form and turn in with your application.
Please review the rehearsal and performance calendar on the next page and indicate any conflicts
accurately. It is very important that we are aware of the student’s availability during scheduled sessions.
All students and parents are expected to honor the time commitment indicated on this form. Our
expectation is that Academy attendance should take precedence over conflicts (such as sports
tournaments) that arise after a student has committed to this program.
PLEASE NOTE: rehearsal times for Cinderella KIDS will be dependent on an actor’s casting. LEAD
ROLES (and some SUPPORTING) should plan on rehearsing for the full duration of each session. Other
SUPPORTING ROLES and the ENSEMBLE may only be asked to attend a portion of each session until
the week of previews and performances. LEADS and large SUPPORTING ROLES will generally only be
offered to students with full availability.
Changes in availability for any reason after this form is submitted (other than unanticipated
emergencies) negates a performer’s agreement with the academy and may result in reduction of the
student’s participation in the show or dismissal from the cast with no refund.
I have read and understand the availability requirements for participation in Xavier Theatre Academy.
________________________________________________________
Student name
________________________________________________________
Parent Signature
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The Xavier Theatre Academy
Cinderella KIDS Student Availability Form
Complete both pages of this form and turn in with your application.
Please indicate any times your student is not available by marking an “X” in the appropriate time slot. If
your student will be available for part of the session, please indicate that in writing in the appropriate
space. Additional notes may be made in the section immediately below the schedule grid.
______
Please check here if the student has no conflicts and has full availability for all sessions
listed below.
[If you check this box, the calendar below should have no conflicts marked]
July-August 2016
M
T
W
Th
F
SA
Su
July 20
July 21
July 22
July 23
July 24
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
Off
Off
July 25
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 30
June 31
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
Off
Off
August 1
August 2
August 3
August 4
August 5
August 6
August 7
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
12:15 – 4:15
AND
Preview
Performance
@ 7pm
12:15 – 4:15*
AND
Evening
Performance @
7pm
Evening
Performance @
7:00 pm
Performance @
1:00 pm
followed by
strike and cast
party
Think about next
year and enjoy
the rest of the
summer!
________________________________________________________
Student name
________________________________________________________
Parent Signature
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