Audition Notice for Playcrafter Kids
Theatre for the Very Young (TVY)
2022 Summer Series
*New* Dance to the Moon and The Butterfly Brigade
Auditions will be held May 11th, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ The Art Lab
Audition Form
About the Shows:
“Dance to the Moon” book by Megan Levaque, play adaptation by Heather Ostberg Johnson and Deanna Mae, music by Kimberly Woodman
Dance to the Moon is a children’s book about two children, Olivia and Milo, on an adventure to dance to the moon. Along the way they meet a squirrel, an owl, and a bear who all discourage their dream and tell them it isn’t possible. However, Olivia and Milo persevere and meet an unlikely new friend on the moon.
“The Butterfly Brigade” by Deanna Mae and Daniel Goldschmidt
A S.T.E.A.M. influenced musical where children are invited into the story as we explore the fascinating life cycle of a butterfly. With original music (some completed with your help!) kids will go on a journey through the senses discovering how caterpillars grow into butterflies through metamorphosis – a puzzling process with an amazing result. The friendships on stage may go through similar changes before the show is over. Join us as we discover that we, too, can grow into something great after something unexpected.
Theatre for the Very Young (TVY):
Both shows will be done in TVY format with a focus on shared storytelling with the audience and interaction above and beyond normal children’s theatre standards to engage the youngest audience members amongst us. The fourth wall is broken inviting children ages 0-6 and their families to be immersed into the story. (Learn more here.)
What we are looking for:
3 Adult Actors - Multiple roles and ages (primarily playing children)
Performers must be comfortable and competent singers. This performer must enjoy audience interplay with children and be good at improv with an audience. Please note: Actors will likely play multiple roles, use/interact with puppets, and learn each other's part in case of illness. Plays will likely be performed in both inside and outside locations. We are currently in talks about many additional performance opportunities for the 2022 summer season.
Playcrafter Kids does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of the production team, selection of artists, volunteers and vendors.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all members of our team, artists, volunteers, and community.
We do ask that contracted artists are vaccinated against Covid-19 as is the production team. Please provide proof of vaccination or an exemption letter due to a medical condition, disability, or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that prevents such act.
Rehearsal/Performance Schedule:
8 Rehearsals: Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm @ The Art Lab
May 25, 26; June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
Recording Musical Tracks: Date TBD, week of June 14th
Approximate 3 hr
6 Performances: 3 performances each day, mid-morning and afternoon @ Masonic Lodge/Outdoor TBD
June 25 & 26
Contractor Stipend: $150
-8 rehearsals
-6 show
-Recording Session
+$40 for every additional performance added
Auditions are May 11th at 6:30pm @ The Art Lab (239 Linden St., Old Town, Fort Collins):
Please come prepared with:
-A 1 minute monologue: Contemporary/Children’s Theatre
-16-32 bars of a song (bring sheet music for the accompanist)
Reading from the scripts will follow your prepared material.
To receive an audition slot, please fill out this Audition Form by May 10th at 9 p.m.
