The Community Players of New Hamburg are proud to present the Waterloo Region premiere of Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida. Contemporary, edgy, romantic, tragic and inspirational are only a few of the words that can describe this epic musical.
Building on a rich history of memorable theatre---Children of Eden, Titanic, Carousel, The Wizard of Oz and most recently Cats, TCP invites you to journey with us in the spring of 2011 to the distant lands of Egypt and Nubia for what promises to be another amazing theatrical journey: community theatre at its very best!
Knowing the dedication and talent that makes TCP what it is, I am excited about creating a spectacular rendition of this amazing musical, which opened on Broadway only 11 years ago. The music is tremendously exciting, and I am looking forward to making use of the great choral sound that TCP has become known for. Already my mind is spinning as I envision colours in light, fabric and sound. Pyramids and sails surround beautiful voices as they tell the tragic love story, set in ancient times, brought boldly and beautifully into the 21st century.
There are only three female and three male solo roles in AIDA. However, there are many characters who have significant speaking roles and we are creating several small group numbers. The ensemble will be on stage for most of the story. This is a musical for people who truly love the 'ensemble' aspects of a show __ a show that continues to make TCP renowned for it's sincere 'community ' focus.
Artistically, musically and visually, TCP has set a standard that our team plans to uphold. I invite everyone to come and join us.
Gord Davis and the directing team
Show Dates, Performance Venue
& Rehearsal Information
Being involved with any musical requires a great deal of commitment and dedication from everyone both onstage and off. The 2011 Rehearsal schedule for Aida will be a shortened one. It is IMPERATIVE that before signing up for an audition, you look at all your potential conflicts that would prevent you from attending a scheduled rehearsal. It is expected that you will be able to attend ALL your scheduled rehearsals.
SHOW DATES & PERFORMANCE VENUE Thursday May 12, 2011 – 11am & 8pm Friday May 13, 2011 – 8pm Saturday May 14, 2011 – 2pm & 8pm Sunday May 15, 2011 – 2pm
New Hamburg Arena, 251 Jacob Street, New Hamburg
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
(BEGINNING SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2011) Sundays 1:00pm – 5pm / 6:30pm – 10pm Thursdays 6:30pm – 10pm
NOTE: Some Tuesday Rehearsals WILL be called
Scheduled absences during March Break are the exception, however rehearsals continue during this time. There is no rehearsal on Easter Sunday. In the two weeks leading up to the show, the following special rehearsal schedule will apply.
Sunday May 1 – regular rehearsal as scheduled
Monday May 2 – Through Friday May 6 (Additional rehearsals 6:30 – 10pm – as required) Saturday May 7 – All cast required for ON STAGE rehearsal 1:00 – 6pm
Sunday May 8 – Please note this is Mother’s Day, and while traditionally Mother’s Day falls on our run of performances, this year it falls on our FULL TECH REHEARSAL DAY. You are required to be at this MANDATORY rehearsal from 1:30pm – 11pm Monday May 9 – Wednesday May 11 – Evening Rehearsals with full performance conditions. Sunday May 15 – Immediately following the final show there is a scheduled break, then teardown begins. IT IS MANDATORY THAT ALL CAST PARTICIPATE AND/OR HAVE A REPRESENTATIVE THERE ON THEIR BEHALF TO HELP WITH TEARDOWN.
Audition Dates, Times & General Schedule
Individual auditions will take approximately 6 minutes. Group movement auditions are scheduled every 60 minutes and will take approximately 30 minutes.
AUDITION LOCATION St. Agatha Community Centre, 1793 Erbs Road, St. Agatha Ontario
519.725.1177 (day of audition calls only)
AUDITION DATES Friday January 14, 2011 7pm – 10pm (adults ages 13 and up)
Saturday January 15, 2011 10am – 10:30am (children ages 6 - 9, group vocal audition) 10:30am – 11am (children ages 6 – 9 and adults group movement auditions) 11am - 12pm (adults ages 13 and up, auditions) 1pm – 1:30pm (children ages 10 - 12, group vocal audition) 1:30pm – 2pm (children ages 10 – 12 and adults group movement auditions) 2pm - 6pm (adults ages 13 and up, auditions)
Sunday January 16, 2011 1pm – 4pm (adults ages 13 and up) 4pm Callbacks
CALLBACKS if required will take place SUNDAY JANUARY 16 starting at 4pm. You will receive a phone call if you will be required for a callback.
AUDITION PANEL
Gord Davis, Director
Jen Hoffman, Musical Director
Richelle Hirlehey, Choreographer
Brent Roth, Artistic Director
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your audition time so that you can fill out your audition information form, familiarize yourself with the 2011 TCP show involvement guidelines, and to take a few minutes to prepare for your audition.
Please bring appropriate clothing for the movement/dance portion of the audition. Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing or dancewear with appropriate shoes. PLEASE NO JEANS
You MAY NOT audition to prerecorded music.
An accompanist will be provided, or if you wish you can provide your own.
Plan to spend 60 minutes with us to complete your total audition (individual and movements component)
What to Prepare for your Audition
ADULTS (ages 13+) VOCALS
If you are auditioning for a specific character, please come prepared with 1-2 songs from AIDA. At least one of your song choices should be of that character’s songs. (You are NOT required to provide AIDA music for the accompanist.) The songs you select to sing may be contrasting if you wish to showcase your vocal range.
If you are not auditioning for a specific character, please come prepared with any song of your choice that showcases your voice. (You ARE required to provide music for the accompanist.)
Because you will have less than 2 minutes to sing your song(s), please come prepared with only the part of the song you want the audition panel to hear. Time may not permit you to sing the entire song.
The panel may ask you to sing additional material from the show at your audition.
DRAMATIC READING
Each adult auditioning is asked to prepare the following as a dramatic reading.
Every story, new or ancient, bagatelle, or work of art, is a tale of human failing.
All are tales of love at heart.
This is the story of a love that flourished in a time of hate and of lovers no tyranny could separate.
This is the story of love, set on the Nile's shore and of destiny, ignited by an act of war.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT / DANCE
Everyone auditioning will take part in a general group creative movement/dance audition. When you book your audition, you will be told when your group audition will be. It will be either before or after your individual audition.
The movement audition will consist of abstract and creative movement with some choreographed elements. Don’t be concerned that you are not a trained dancer, just come with an open mind and a willingness to learn and have fun!
Role of Children in Aida Roughly 5 – 10 children will be cast in this production. There are no defined roles for children, however, the directors plan to incorporate children into the production through ensemble opportunities. It is recommended that ALL children who audition have strong vocal and movement abilities. All children auditioning and ultimately cast in the show must be independently responsible.
CHILDREN (ages 6-12) VOCALS
Children auditioning DO NOT have to come with a song prepared, the musical director will teach all children a song at the audition. DRAMATIC READING
Children are not required to prepare a dramatic reading. DANCE / MOVEMENT
Everyone child auditioning will take part in a group movement/dance audition.
When you are ready to book your audition time, simply call us at 519-662-4532. Leave your name, phone number, age and sex. We will promptly get back to you. Alternatively, you can email us the same information at auditions@thecommunityplayers.com. You will receive your audition time when we call you back.
Additional Online Resources
MUSIC
The Original Broadway Soundtrack of Aida has been uploaded onto our website. Listen here.
TCP AUDITION RESOURCES
Posted on the TCP website, you’ll find the 2011 AUDITION FORM, as well as the 2011 TCP SHOW INVOLVEMENT DOCUMENT. Both documents can be downloaded and must be brought to your audition. Please be familiar with both documents, and be sure to have your AUDITION FORM filled in when you come to your audition.
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About The Community Players
In the 27 years that The Community Players of New Hamburg have been presenting musical productions, the group has earned a widespread reputation for creating visually stunning, professional-calibre theatre. The Community Players are a charitable and volunteer organization with the mandate of giving back a portion of the proceeds of each show to the community.
Since 1984, TCP has proudly given more than $50,000 back to the community. Whether in support of the local food bank or counseling centre, backing community projects such as the Wilmot Recreation Complex or simply helping out other community groups like ourselves, TCP keeps the community at the forefront of all our activities.
Every year these musicals are made possible by the dedication and excitement of hundreds of volunteers— people just like you. It takes an entire team to create the magic of a TCP production. And we’d like you to join that team. If you can sing, sew, paint, dance, build or act, and whether this is your first show or your 27th, we’d love to have you join the TCP family.
