Audition date: MAY _____________
ADULT
SEASON AUDITION FORM
Audition time: __________ am pm
Actors, welcome to NWCT! Please attach your resume and headshot. Carefully read and fill out ALL of the requested information.
Minors will be present during your audition. We appreciate your consideration of them when choosing your audition
materials. Important: If you auditioned at PATA’s city-wide auditions in April 2015, or if you have worked with NWCT on the main
stage during the past five seasons, you do not need to schedule an audition appointment. Be sure to send this form with your
headshot and resume to NWCT Production Manager so that you will be considered for the 2015-16 Season of Plays.
Actor Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
*Phone: _________________________________
Vocal Range: ________________________
*Email: ________________________________________
Age Range: ___________________ Height: __________
Mailing Address: PLEASE COMPLETE THE NEXT PAGE
*Please list ONE phone and ONE email address for us to reach you. All adults cast in an NWCT production will participate in
background checks and fingerprinting procedures according to NWCT policies. Performers, tell us if you change address, email or
phone numbers so we are able to reach you later this season. Most roles are paid a stipend for the run.
My participation is contingent upon NWCT casting of an understudy for weekday matinees:
 YES
 NO
Please do not write below this box. NWCT Directors will mark your callback opportunities. Callbacks calendar subject
to change. If you have not received a copy of this form in the mail by MAY 27, contact Production Manager Wendy Reznicsek:
[email protected] or 503-222-2190 x 21.
NWCT MAINTSTAGE SEASON
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Sarah Jane Hardy is pleased to invite you to a general callback for the MAINSTAGE Season:
Elephant & Piggie
performs Sep. 26 - Oct. 25, 2015
Shrek the Musical
performs Dec. 5, 2015 - Jan. 3, 2016
Alice in Wonderland
performs Jan. 30 – Feb. 28, 2016
Snow White
performs Apr. 23 - May 22, 2016
Mainstage callbacks will be held the first three weeks of June. Details TBA.
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Unfortunately we have no callback opportunities for you this season. We appreciate your interest in NWCT and hope you
will audition for us again next season.
Sincerely,
Sarah Jane Hardy, Artistic Director
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Northwest Children’s Theater & School
1819 NW Everett Street, Suite 206
Portland, OR 97209-2189
Performer Name: ____________________________________________
Street Address:
____________________________________________
City/State:
____________________________________________
Zip Code:
____________________________________________
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2015-16 MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
MON
TUE
WED
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE
THU
9/24
Preview 7 pm
FRI
September—October
10/5
9:45 am & 12
10/6
9:45 am & 12
10/13
9:45 am & 12
10/20
9:45 am & 12
10/19
9:45 am & 12
MON
10/16
9:45 am & 12
TUE
WED
THE SUN SERPENT:
10/2
9:45 am & 12
MON
October
SAT
SUN
10/2
Preview 7 pm
October 3
7 pm
10/4
7 pm
10/9
7 pm
10/10
7 pm
10/11
7 pm
10/14
9:45 am & 12
10/15
9:45 am & 12
10/16
7 pm
10/17
7 pm
10/18
7 pm (tba)
10/23
7 pm
10/24
7 pm
10/25
7 pm (tba)
WED
December —January
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
12/3
Preview 7 pm
12/4
Preview 7 pm
December 5
12 & 4:30 pm
12/6
12 & 4:30 pm
12/8
9:45 am & 12
12/9
9:45 am & 12
12/10
9:45 am & 12
12/12
12 & 4:30 pm
12/13
12 & 4:30 pm
12/15
9:45 am & 12
12/22
12 & 4:30 pm
12/29
12 & 4:30 pm
12/16
9:45 am & 12
12/23
12 & 4:30 pm
12/30
12 & 4:30 pm
12/17
9:45 am & 12
12/19
12 & 4:30 pm
12/26
12 & 4:30 pm
Jan. 2
12 & 4:30 pm
12/20
12 & 4:30 pm
12/27
12 & 4:30 pm
1/3
12 pm (4:30 tba)
TUE
WED
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
12/31
12 pm
THU
1/28
Preview 7 pm
January—February
2/9
9:45 am & 12
2/10
9:45 am & 12
2/15
12 pm (4pm tba)
2/18
9:45 am & 12
2/24
9:45 am & 12
MON
FRI
10/8
9:45 am & 12
SHREK THE MUSICAL
MON
SUN
9/27
10 am & 1 pm
October 4
10 am & 1 pm
10/11
10 am & 1 pm
10/18
10 am & 1 pm
10/25
10 am & 1 pm
10/7
9:45 am & 12
TUE
12/21
12 & 4:30 pm
12/28
12 & 4:30 pm
THU
SAT
September 26
10 am & 1 pm
Oct. 3
10 am & 1 pm
10/10
10 am & 1 pm
10/17
10 am & 1 pm
10/24
10 am & 1 pm
TUE
WED
SNOW WHITE
FRI
1/29
Preview 7 pm
2/5
7 pm (tba)
2/12
7 pm (tba)
2/19
9:45 am & 12
2/26
9:45 am & 12
THU
4/21
Preview 7 pm
FRI
4/22
Preview 7 pm
5/12
9:45 am & 12
5/19
9:45 am & 12
5/6
7 pm
5/13
7 pm
5/20
7 pm
April—May
5/3
9:45 am & 12
5/17
9:45 am & 12
5/4
9:45 am & 12
5/11
9:45 am & 12
SAT
January 30
12 & 4 pm
2/6
12 & 4 pm
2/13
12 & 4 pm
2/20
12 & 4 pm
2/27
12 & 4 pm
SAT
April 23
12 & 4 pm
4/30
12 & 4 pm
5/7
12 & 4 pm
5/14
12 & 4 pm
5/21
12 & 4 pm
SUN
1/31
12 & 4 pm
2/7
12 & 4 pm
2/14
12 & 4 pm
2/21
12 & 4 pm
2/28
12 & 4 pm
SUN
4/24
12 & 4 pm
May 1
12 & 4 pm
5/8
12 & 4 pm
5/15
12 & 4 pm
5/22
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12 pm (4 pm tba)
Main Stage Productions
The 2015-16 Season
Our 2015-16 Season of Plays
Elephant and Piggie’s “We are in a Play!” (musical)
Based on the Elephant & Piggie books by Mo Willems
Directed by Sarah Jane Hardy
About the show:
In this vaudevillian romp, Elephant and Piggie sing and dance their way through plenty of pachydermal peril and
swiney suspense!
Performances:
September 24 – October 25, 2015; will perform 33 times over five weekends including 1 preview and 6
weekdays of school matinee performances.
Curtain times:
9:45 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 (noon), and 1:00 pm
Rehearsals:
Scheduled to begin late-August (no rehearsals Labor Day weekend)
Casting:
A variety of character roles are available for youth. The role of Elephant has been pre-cast.
The Sun Serpent (not a musical)
By José Cruz González.
Directed by Andrés Alcála
About the show:
The epic tale of Aztec culture and the Conquest of Mexico comes to life as never before.
Performances:
October 2 –25, 2015; will perform 22 times over five weekends including 1 preview and 5 weekdays of school
matinee performances.
Curtain times:
9:45 am, 12:00 (noon), and 7:00 pm
Rehearsals:
Scheduled to begin late-August (no rehearsals Labor Day weekend)
Casting:
3 adult roles have been pre-cast. There is a possible role for one youth performer in this production.
Shrek The Musical (musical)
Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Music by Jeanine Tesori.
Directed by Corey Brunish
About the show:
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film.
Performances:
December 3, 2015 – January 3, 2016; will perform 47 times over five weekends including 2 previews and 6
weekdays of school matinee performances.
Curtain times:
9:45 am, 12:00 (noon), and 4:30 pm
Rehearsals:
Scheduled to begin mid-October (no rehearsals Thanksgiving week Weds-Sat)
Casting:
The roles of Shrek and Donkey have been pre-cast. Approximately 20 actors of various ages will be cast. This
show will be double cast. Each cast will perform approximately half the performances. Both casts will
attend all of the rehearsals.
Special Skills:
This musical requires strong singing and dance skills.
Alice in Wonderland (musical)
An original adaptation by Ezra Weiss based on the book by Lewis Carroll
Directed by Sarah Jane Hardy
About the Show:
Tumble down the rabbit hole into a nonsensical world of riddle and rhyme, using two uniquely American
artistic styles: musical theater and jazz! Alice’s journey into Wonderland features favorites like the Mad Hatter,
Caterpillar and Queen of Hearts, reborn through jazz styles from Davis to Monk. An NWCT original adaptation!
Performances:
January 28 – February 28, 2016; will perform 38 times over five weekends. Includes 2 previews and 6
weekdays of school matinees.
Curtain times:
9:45 am, 12:00 (noon), 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
Rehearsals:
Scheduled to begin early December (with a short break over the holidays)
Casting:
1 female child lead, plus an ensemble of various ages will be cast to play multiple roles. The roles of Queen of
Hearts and Mad Hatter have been pre-cast.
Special Skills:
This musical requires strong singing and character acting skills.
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Snow White (musical)
Adapted by Milo Mowery. Composed by Rodolfo Ortega
Directed by John Ellingson
About the Show:
When a jealous queen is threatened by a young princess, a dark magic is cast to reclaim the title “fairest of
all.” But Snow White is one royal-in-training who won’t give up without a fight! Loyal friends join in a battle
against an evil plot, potions and a poison apple in this anime inspired adaptation. An NWCT original adaptation!
Performances:
April 21 – May 22, 2016; will perform 38 times over five weeks including 2 previews and 6 weekdays of school
matinees.
Curtain times:
9:45 am, 12:00 (noon), and 4:00 pm
Rehearsals:
Scheduled to begin mid-March; to be announced at callbacks.
Casting:
A cast of youth and adult performers will be selected. The roles of Queen and Magic Mirror have been precast.
Special Skills:
This musical requires singing and movement skills. Martial arts or stage combat skills a plus.
NWCT Main Stage Production Information
CALLBACKS: To be held in JUNE for ALL shows. Check the Website or Audition Hotline at 503-222-2190 x 28 for updates.
Following Season Auditions, all actors are notified by U.S. mail if they will be called back for specific productions/ programs. Later,
actors called back for a specific production will be contacted by email with callback details. Scripts may or may not be available to read
prior to the callback. During or following the callbacks, every actor will be notified whether or not they will be offered a role.
Casting: NWCT casts age-appropriately. Ages 10+
The majority of youth performers who are cast in a main stage production are over the age of 14.
Rehearsals: Generally Sunday afternoon/evening and Monday-Thursday afternoon/evening; begin approximately 6 weeks prior to
opening. Each show will have specific needs that may require additional rehearsal time. A detailed rehearsal schedule is distributed at
callbacks.
Conflicts: Conflicts will be considered in casting. Flexibility of scheduling is important when committing to a show. Be sure to
communicate your conflicts when you are offered a role. Conflicts that arise after a rehearsal schedule has been finalized are significantly
more difficult, and sometimes impossible, to accommodate, and may result in re-casting a role. Kindly check your conflicts before
attending the callback.
Tech Week: Two weeks prior to opening, technical and dress rehearsals may run 4 - 5 hours nightly and will include a long
Saturday/Sunday commitment.
Performances: The 2015-16 Performance Schedule is included in this packet. School matinees occur on weekdays during each
show. If you accept a role, NWCT will contact your school to formally request excused absences for the time missed, but you are
ultimately responsible for securing approved absences with your school. Please verify that you will be able to miss school time before
you attend the callbacks. Performers are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances.
Stipend: Most roles are paid a stipend for their work in a production following the closing night performance.
Classes: Individual productions may require Skills Classes for certain roles, for example stage combat or dance. In these instances class
requirements including dates, times and tuition information will be made available with Callback details. Tuition may be required for
these classes.
Questions or Comments
Contact Sarah Jane Hardy, Artistic Director or Wendy Reznicsek, Production Manager at 503-222-2190.
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