BACKSTAGE PERFORMING ARTS

AUDITION NOTICE

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Jr.

AGES 14-18

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A U D I T I O N  C L I N I C - May 30th

A U D I T I O N S - June 1st

C A L L B A C K S - June 2nd

R E H E A R S A L S - June 3rd-July 27th

P E R F O R M A N C E S - July 28th-August 5th​

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AUDITION CLINIC

• WHEN: May 30th @6:00-7:00pm

• WHAT: Audition Clinic

• WHO: Anyone who wants to come to see what it will be like to be in the show at Backstage

• WEAR: Wear movement clothes, and bring shoes to dance in (tennis shoes or jazz shoes work great)

• WHERE: Centerville Location (803 N 1250 W #4, Centerville, UT, 84014)

• You do not need to attend the audition clinic in order to audition, it is just extra help and SUPER FUN!

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AUDITIONS 

• WHEN: June 1st, sign-up for an audition time slot after registration

• WHAT: Auditions for Roles

• WHO: Actors auditioning for the show

• WEAR: Wear professional clothing

• WHERE: West Bountiful Location (724 W 500 S #900, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087)

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• Auditions are open to all performers between the ages of 14-18 (Except specific roles see below)

• THIS PRODUCTION IS AUDITION ONLY AND NOT EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONS WILL BE CAST

• No refunds will be given after the cast list has been posted

• Rehearsals will be held Tues/Wed/Thurs 5:00-8:00pm

• We are hoping to double-cast most roles

• Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal 

• If you cannot attend auditions or callbacks, contact us, and we will schedule another time for you

• Come prepared to sing 30 seconds of a musical theatre song or a stylistically appropriate song to fit a character from the show

• An accompanist will not be provided, please bring a karaoke track, no tracks with vocals

• Auditions will take place at the studio located at (724 W 500 S #900, West Bountiful, Utah, 84087)

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BRING TO AUDITIONS

1. Audition Form (includes your contact info, previous show experience, all conflicts from June 1st-August 5th)

2. Headshot with Actor's Resume on the back

3. Your 30 second music cut (on a device we have Bluetooth, aux or iPhone aux)

4. Wear professional clothing

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AUDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC ROLES

Auditions will be held for the following roles: Matilda, Violet, Bruce, Amanda

Ages 8-18 will be considered for these roles. 

It is strongly encouraged students under 14 audition for both shows since Matilda Jr. is an Audition Only production (Finding Nemo & Matilda)

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CALLBACKS

Additional Callbacks will be held June 2nd by invitation only. 

To help you prepare for Callbacks ahead of time, familiarize yourself with the songs and characters from the show

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COST

Tuition: Two Payments of $163 (June and July) 

• $70 Costume Rental Fee

• Media Purchases: (All Optional) Headshot ($25), Video Digital Recording ($25), Cast Shirt ($25)

• No Registration Fee 

• If you would like to divide the cost in two, you can pay half in June and Half in July (email us with this request) 

• Performers will be required to provide underclothing and shoes for performances.  Consisting of a tan leotard & black shorts for girls and a black tank top & black or tan pants for boys.  Specific shoes for performances.

• Get "Backstage Musical Theatre" Camp 50% off when you are cast in "Matilda Jr" (view summer camps for more details)

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HOW TO SIGN UP

1. Click any "register" button on website

2. Register for "Matilda Jr. (Audition Only)"

3. Email us to get an audition time backstageperformingartsutah@gmail.com

4. Come to auditions

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If you have any questions, please email us  backstageperformingartsutah@gmail.com