Audition Info:

 

Audition Dates: Auditions will be held January 13 & 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM.  Invited callbacks will be held on January 15 at 6:30 PM.  Auditions will be at C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts: 3120 Hwy 101 in Florence.

 

**Note: It is not necessary to attend both days of the initial audition. 

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"Telegrammer" Hopefuls (ages 4-7) should arrive promptly at 6:30 on the 13th or 14th.  You will sing a short song for us first, and then be excused.  Visit our FAQ page or scroll down for information on the role of "Telegrammers."  

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Performance Dates:  April 25, 26, 27, May 2, 3, & 4.  TWO weekends!  Sorry, no Livestreaming is available for this title.  

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Rehearsals Begin: Monday, January 27

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Approximate Main Cast Size: 35-40 actors. Not every person who auditions will be cast.  Be prepared to "wow" us! ​

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PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

 

Mainstage Musical Auditions are open to all youth - ages 7 - 22+.  Telegrammers can also audition for this show (ages 4-7).  

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We may cast a few adults as needed after we have utilized as many kids as possible.  If you are an adult and you are interested in participating, please contact us at crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.  If you are "22+" (early to mid-20's) and we've never met you, please feel free to attend the audition and share your talents.  

 

No experience is required to participate in a C.R.O.W. show.  We are an educational theatre program.

 

For a list of available roles, please see character breakdown (below).   

 

Participants should prepare a short song (about 1 minute, or about 16 - 32 bars).  Please bring sheet music, or your music as an instrumental track (no background vocals) on an MP3 player, phone, iPad, etc.  Be ready to Bluetooth your device to our Bose speaker or we will provide an aux cord.  If you wish to bring your own small speaker, connected to your own device, you may.  Song should reflect your best vocal abilities and be "themed" like the songs from the show.  We do not recommend auditioning with a song from the show.  If you have questions, feel free to email crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com for advice on your audition prep.  We are here to help you!  Please visit the audition tips page if you are new to auditioning for us.  

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Please bring water in a closed container with a tightly fitting lid. 

 

There will be a short dance audition for most performers.  The dance combination video will be released on this page and on Social media.  We highly recommend you follow us on FACEBOOK. 

 

You will sing for us first, and then will be asked to dance. Please wear or bring shoes/clothes you can move in. 

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We are sorry, but parents and guests may NOT observe the audition.  It is closed to all except those auditioning for a role and members of the production team.  

 

If you are given a callback slip, you should return on January 15th at 6:30.  If not, you will be notified if you are cast/not cast by EMAIL. 

 

Even if you don't receive a callback slip, you may still receive a role in the show.  Some roles do not need a callback. 

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Participating in a C.R.O.W. show is a definite commitment.  It is important that you are aware of our expectations PRIOR to auditioning:

 

• Rehearsals begin January 27 and are held evenings approx. 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm.  Sometimes rehearsals run late, but we try not to!  NOT EVERY CAST MEMBER IS CALLED FOR EVERY REHEARSAL.  We try hard to release cast members when they are no longer needed, and don't call them in unless we plan to use them.  

 

• A mandatory meeting will be held on January 27.  All cast members and a parent/guardian MUST attend this meeting to participate in the show.   Your child can NOT participate if you do not attend this meeting!

 

• All cast members MUST attend all required rehearsals and shows.  Participation in this production means that you are putting it first, above all other extra-curricular activities such as sports, choir, band, etc.  Unless you are ill or have had a family emergency, you MUST be there if you are called.   A complete rehearsal schedule will be provided at first meeting.  You may not "just be late on Tuesdays" for example, unless a specific exception has been made by the production team.  Ask us if you have questions. 

 

• Public Performance Dates: April 25 at 7 pm, 26 at 7 pm, and 27 at 2 pm and May 2 at 7 pm, 3 at 7 pm, and 4 at 2 pm.  Outreach performances are April 24 at approx. 9 am and 12.  Students will need to be excused from school on April 24.  There are 6 public shows and two outreach shows.  We are not able to purchase a license to livestream this show.  

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• No rehearsals may be missed during tech week for any reason. 

 

• Cast members who do not practice their songs, dances, and lines at home may be removed from the production.  

 

• There is no cost to participate in the show.  If cast, you will be responsible for providing your own hair accessories, footwear, stage make-up, and undergarments. 

 

• There are limited roles available.  Unfortunately, not every performer who auditions will be cast in our show.  Our educational philosophy stems from the concept that hard work=reward.  Think of it like a job interview…there are only so many jobs available...and if you want to beat out the competition, you must show us your very best! 

 

• Cast member families must help by A) volunteering in one or more areas and B) participating in the show fundraiser.  This is NOT OPTIONAL.  In order to provide this show at no cost to you, we require parent/guardian volunteer time and concentrated effort on a fundraiser.  Details are provided at first meeting.  Our non-profit C.R.O.W. organization is like a family, and we ask everyone to please do their part to help make this possible for the kids! 

 

• For general audition tips, CLICK HERE.  If you have never auditioned for us, you should read them!

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• To read C.R.O.W.'s FAQ's, CLICK HERE.  

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• For video resources, CLICK HERE.

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MATILDA

Character Breakdown: 

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Matilda Wormwood

An imaginative girl who is clever and wise far beyond her years. She has a thirst for learning that cannot be quenched.

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Miss Agatha Trunchbull

The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school who despises children.

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Miss Honey

Matilda's kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Mr. Wormwood

Matilda's uncaring father. A slimy, greedy used-car salesman.

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D3

Mrs. Wormwood

Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother and an amateur ballroom dancer.

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Michael Wormwood

Matilda's older brother. He is not very bright and favored by their parents.

Bruce

Matilda's classmate. He is subject to extreme punishment by Miss Trunchbull.

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Lavender

Matilda's classmate and friend.

Mrs. Phelps

A nice librarian. 

The Escapologist

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: C3

The Acrobat

A character in a story Matilda tells to Mrs. Phelps who comes to life in their imagination. 

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D4

Rudolpho

Mrs. Wormwood's ballroom dance partner. 

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D#3

Doctor

Mrs. Wormwood's Doctor when she goes into labor with Matilda. 

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Children’s Entertainer

A party entertainer at the start of the show.

Vocal range top: Eb4

Vocal range bottom: F#3

Ensemble

Cook, Henchman 1, Henchman 2, Henchman 3, Kids (Amanda, Nigel, Eric, Alice, Hortensia, Tommy), Parents, and various other roles requiring singing & dancing​

Telegrammers

An opportunity for our youngest performers (ages 4-7) to dip their toes into the water without the full commitment of the mainstage musical.  Telegrammers perform a short song/dance before Act One and Act Two, and deliver "telegrams" (handwritten personal messages to cast/crew members) during Pre-Show and Intermission.  The rehearsal schedule for Telegrammers is reduced to only one night per week, with the exception of tech week.  

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**NOTE** This show requires singing and dancing, but all levels and abilities are encouraged to audition!  No experience is required.​​​

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If you have questions, feel free to email Melanie Heard at crowtheatrekids@yahoo.com.  

 

For audition tips, CLICK HERE.  We strongly recommend you read these tips, particularly if you've never auditioned for us!