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AUDITIONS for Chicago The Musical

Bring an 8 x 10 headshot (Google ‘Actor’s Headshots’ for examples) attached to a properly formatted actor's resume (Google 'Actor's Resume' for examples).

Please prepare and MEMORIZE a 1 minute monologue in the style of the show which portrays the character you are most interested in playing. Do not use a monologue from the show. You may be asked to read from the script. 

Also prepare and memorize 16 bars of a song from a similar style show. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Do not bring CDs or sing a song from the show. Singing a cappella is not recommended. Try http://www.musicnotes.com for sheet music.

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Be prepared to dance with proper shoes and clothing.

REHEARSALS: September 7-October 19
(No rehearsal September 16, October 21)
Fridays 6:00-9:00pm
Sundays 1:00-4:00pm
MUSIC rehearsal: September 14, September 18 and October 2 from 6:00-9:00pm

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TECH REHEARSALS: (NO absences)
Monday, October 22 from 5:00-9:00pm
Tuesday, October 23 from 5:00-7:00pm

PICK UP REHEARSAL:
Friday, October 26 from 4:00-6:00pm

MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES: (NO absences)
Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00pm
Saturday, October 27 at 2:00pm
Sunday, October 28 at 7:00pm
Performances are FREE!

This is an audition-only educational program for the best and brightest young talent. This is not a class for beginners. Tuition is $195 ($3.90/hour). If cast, tuition is due prior to first rehearsal. Tuition fee is non-refundable. Payment plans available. Cast MAY need to supply some of their own costumes and props.

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