Director/Choreographer, Caitlyn Colgan, and Music Director, Joe Perry, are extremely excited to announce audition information for our 2024 mainstage musical, “Grease”!
WHO: 14-23 YR OLD ACTORS WHERE: ROYERSFORD/PHOENIXVILLE WHEN: APRIL 13, 17, 20, 2024
OPEN AUDITION DATES: (YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND ONE, CHOOSE "THE ONE THAT YOU WANT")
SaturdayApril 13 @ 12:00 pm (check in begins at 11:30 am) @THE SENIOR CENTER OF PHOENIXVILLE - 153 CHURCH STREET PHOENIXVILLE OR Tuesday April 17 @ 6:00 pm (check in begins at 5:30 pm) @ROYERSFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 452 S. LEWIS ROAD ROYERSFORD
CALLBACKS: Saturday April 20 @ 12:00 PM (check in begins at 11:30 am) @ROYERSFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 452 S. LEWIS ROAD ROYERSFORD
AUDITION CHECK LIST:
Please prepare 32 measures of a song of your choice in the style of the show
Bring 2 sets of sheet music: one for yourself and an extra copy of your sheet music for piano accompanist to turn in at check - in table. Please tape pages together so they lay flat.
A dance will be taught at auditions so please dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear.
Print and complete the audition form. Extra copies will be available at the check - in table.
and we will make arrangements for you to be seen on the 20th.
WHAT IF YOU'RE AWAY AT COLLEGE? OR IT'S PROM? Don't worry! We will also be accepting auditions via video. Please email firebirdgrease@gmail.com for more information.
Our main stage musical is cast by open audition and offers roles to middle school, high school and college aged students up to age 23. Our main-stage production rehearses in the evenings only, allowing the participants of our workshops and workshop staff to perform in this production.
The main stage musical is a full-length Broadway musical, and features a live orchestra, consisting of adult volunteer musicians from the community as well as high school and college students. We strive to include as many actors, musicians, stage crew and backstage volunteers as possible, to make this a true community theater experience for everyone involved.
A Production fee of $195 and a $50 materials deposit will be due upon acceptance of role and before rehearsals begin and rented materials can be distributed to actors.
“Grease” performances are Friday July 26, Saturday July 27, and Sunday July 28 at Phoenixville Area Middle School. Rehearsal will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights beginning May 13.
MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY NIGHTS AT ROYERSFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 6:00 - 9:00 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM AT PAMS during tech weeks (July 15-July 25)
The last two weeks of rehearsals and all 3 performances are mandatory for all cast members (July 15-July 28).
Rehearsals will take place in Royersford May- June and Royersford/Phoenixville in July with some additional Wednesday rehearsals in late July. FREE PARKING!
THE "HOPELESSLY DEVOTED" PRODUCTION STAFF:
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: CAITLYN COLGAN MUSIC DIRECTOR: JOSEPH PERRY PRODUCER: JANET HOEHL STAGE MANAGER: SAFIYYAH JONES
FIREBIRD THEATRE PIT ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS TBA: For musicians interested in auditioning for the summer main stage musical pit orchestra, please contact us at info@firebirdtheatre.netfor more information.
"WE GO TOGETHER!!!" PIT MUSICIANS NEEDED FOR GREASE: Tenor Saxophone 1&2 Guitar 1&2 Drums Bass Pit musicians are volunteer, unpaid members of the production. Musicians of all ages are welcome but adults 18 and older should be able to provide their PA child abuse clearances. You do not need to pay a production fee, but will be asked to provide a $50 deposit check for rented materials. Pit musicians will also be given a cast t-shirt and two complimentary tickets for guests to see the show! Any questions regarding fees and deposits, please email our Producer at janet@firebirdtheatre.net
3 PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday July 26 @ 7:00 pm, Saturday July 27 @ 7:00 pm (no matinee) Sunday July 28 @ 1:00 pm Mandatory two weeks of tech/dress rehearsals: July 15 - 18, July 22 - 25. at the Phoenixville Area Middle School Auditorium
MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY NIGHTS AT ROYERSFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 6:00 - 9:00 PM 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM during tech weeks