Musicals

PAST MUSICALS

Musical Theatre Info

Timeline: August 2023 – November 2023

Show Days

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Night and Saturday Matinee 

Actor Auditions

Second and Third week of the First Trimester – See Daily WHS Announcements for Specific Dates and Times – Audition Forms on Theatre Website

Vocal Auditions

Timeslot is given to students for arrival time and audition:

• 30-second song cut with audio 
• One on One with directors in the Auditorium
• Vocal Audition Preparation available with directors pre-audition upon request 

Acting Auditions

2-3 hours after school – 1 to 2 days:

• Group scenes read a loud with directors and students in the Auditorium
• Individual Monologues
• Acting critiques and games led by senior members of the Theatre

Choreography (Dancing) Auditions

2-3 hours after school:

• Dress appropriately – Dance shoes (if necessary) or tennis shoes
• Loose fit workout style clothing 
• Bring Water and a change of clothes

Call Backs

Last day of Auditions:

• Some students are called back for a final audition including but not limited to: another group audition reading lines, singing a particular song for range verification, and character analysis

Technical Theatre Auditions/Applications

Types of Technical Theatre

Costume and Props:

• Finding, creating, and manufacturing Costumes and Props for Actors to use on Stage

Set Building and Stage Design:

• Creating, designing, and building stage pieces and sets

Lighting and Sound:

• Learning, designing, and running the lights and sound boards for the shows.

Stage and Shop Manager

Interviewed Position:

• Stage Manager – Extension of the directors who provide, communication, and logistics, and are in charge of all backstage aspects
• Shop Manager – Works with the Stage manager, organizes set shop, delegates tasks, and opens and closes the shop.

Student Director

Interviewed Position:

•  Extension of the directors who provide, insight, marketing, and advertisement expertise via social media, logistics, and organization tasks at the directors’ discretion. 

Tech Applications

• Link to Google Form to the application found here.
• Provide a rendering of theatrical design depending on the technical theatre position interested.
• Ex. Interested in Costumes, provide a costume design for a few characters in the show to showcase your skills and eye for design. 

Cast List is posted on the Auditorium Doors the Friday before rehearsals begin

Fees – All students cast in the show (actors and technical crew) pay an $80 participation fee including a show t-shirt. Fees go toward the following:

• Rights and Royalties to produce the show
• Building Sets and Showpieces
• Script rentals or purchases
• Costume/Prop creation or rental
• Advertisements and Marketing
• All fees go directly back into the theatrical experiences for the students

* Note – Audition Workshops are available during our WHS Theatre Boot Camp