YOUTH AUDITIONS: SUMMER 2025 PRODUCTIONS
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2 Week Musical Production Workshop
*There will be 2 casts for this show. Please note the rehearsal and performances times differ.
Rehearsal Dates:
Alley Cast - 9am-11:30am | June 9-20, 2025 | Performance Dates: June 19-22
Kitty Cast - 12:30pm-3pm | June 16-27, 2025 | Performance Dates: June 26-29, 2025Workshop Tuition: $250
ABOUT THE SHOW: Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns.
In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it’s up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O’Malley, and his band of swingin’ jazz cats to save the day.
Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, Al Rinker and Floyd Huddleston
Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music by Bryan Louiselle
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by Michael BernardBased on the 1970 Disney film, The Aristocats
***Tickets on sale June 1st
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5 Week Musical Production Workshop
*There will be 2 casts for this show. Please note the rehearsal and performances times differ
Rehearsal Dates: Hakuna Cast: June 30-July 30, 2025 | 9am-12:30pm
Performance Dates: July 31 -August 3, 2025 Matata Cast: July 7-August 6, 2025 | 2-5:30pm | August 7-10, 2025Workshop Tuition: $350
ABOUT THE SHOW: Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and Broadway musical, Disney’s The Lion King, JR. is the timeless tale of Simba, a young lion born to be king, who is forced to flee after the death of his father, Mufasa. On the outskirts of the kingdom, Simba learns about identity, family, responsibility, and what he has to do in order to make things right for the Pride Lands. Featuring classic songs like “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata,” the entire family will enjoy the perfect theatrical spectacle that is The Lion King, JR.
Music and Lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice
Additional Music and Lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina,Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer
Book by Roger Allers and Irene MecchiBased on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor
***Tickets on sale June 1st
AUDITION DATES & SCHEDULING INFO:
Round 1 - Ages 5+/Aristocats
Audition Dates:
Thursday, April 24 | 5pm-8pm or
Saturday, April 26 | 2pm-5pm or
**Unavailable for auditions? Please submit a video audition by April 27 @ 12pm.
Round 2 - Ages 8+/Lion King Jr or Aristocats
Audition Dates:
Sunday April 27 | 12pm-5pm or
Monday April 28 | 5pm-8pm or
**Unavailable for auditions? Please submit a video audition by April 27 @ 12pm.
Callback Dates: Friday, May 9 (evening) and Saturday, May 10 (daytime)
*By invitation only
About Scheduling Your Audition:
We will see over 100 students over the course of 4 days, so we ask that, if it works in your schedule, please try to adhere to the guidelines below when scheduling auditions.
This really helps us stay organized when we see students of similar ages and levels of training on the same day. Again this is a suggestion not a requirement.
If you are 5-7 years old, you are ONLY eligible to be cast in Aristocats Kids in JUNE, so please attend Round 1 Auditions or submit a video audition (details below)
If you are 8-18 years old, and are available for ONLY for Aristocats Kids in JUNE, please attend Round 1 Auditions or submit a video audition by April 27 @ Noon (details below)
If you are 8-18 years old, and are available ONLY for Lion King Jr. in JULY/AUGUST, please attend Round 2 Auditions or submit a video audition by April 27 @ Noon (details below)
If you are 8-18 years old, and are available for either summer production (Aristocats Kids in JUNE or Lion King Jr. in JULY/AUGUST) please attend Round 2 Auditions or submit a video audition by April 27 @ Noon (details below)
Students of ANY age can be considered for roles in Aristocats KIDS. ONLY students 8-18 will be considered for roles in Lion King Jr.
Eligible students need to attend only ONE audition day to be considered for EITHER summer production.
As a general rule, students will likely only be cast in one summer production to afford opportunity to the most students possible. Please review the performance dates/rehearsal times above carefully and only audition for shows for which you are both eligable and available.
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION:
Students interested in being cast in a production workshop MUST AUDITION, either in-person or by submitting in a video.
Students cast, are placed by the directors in a production based on skill level, age, roles available and availability/conflicts.
Actors must be available for ALL TECH REHEARSALS (the week before performances) AND PERFORMANCES to be cast.
There is NO FEE to audition - Tuition will be assessed upon the acceptance of a role.
Auditions will take place in our Rehearsal Studios: 111 Church St. Hartland, WI 53029, 111 Church St. Hartland, WI 53029 (Across the street from the Playhouse)
Casting is usually complete within 2 weeks of the callback dates listed. Unfortunately, we cannot cast everyone who auditions - we WISH we could! Either way, everyone who auditions will be notified of casting decisions via email as soon as possible.
WHAT TO PREPARE FOR THE LIVE AUDITION:
Slate your full Name, Age, name of your character for your chosen monologue/show
A 1-minute monologue from a play or musical (does not need to be memorized, but is preferred). Download a monologue below if you do not already have one, but feel free to use your own.
30-60 seconds of a disney or musical theatre song; sung a capella (with no accompaniment). This year we suggest choosing one of the following:
ARISTOCATS KIDS Audition Resources
THE LION KING JR.. Audition Resources
**Please note: for students who would like to be considered for either show - the SAME song and monologue can be used to be considered for ALL ROLES. Students need only attend ONE audition.
HOW TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION:
After you have completed your slate & monologue as described above please answer the following questions in your video:
What do you enjoy about theatre?
What skills are you looking to develop?
Videos must be sent as a youtube link to education@lakecountryplayhousewi.org. Please also sign up on the Audition Signup Genius for a “video audition” slot - so we know to expect your video and have updated contact information.
All Academy classes, workshops and auditions will take place in our Rehearsal Studios: 111 Church St. Hartland, WI 53029.
For questions regarding Performing Arts Academy programming, contact education@lakecountryplayhousewi.org