Next Auditions

Audition - Carousel

** Update - 7th June 2010 **

Information night is now Sunday 27 June @ 4pm Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Rd, Wynnum  Q4178.

Auditions - Auditions for Carousel are 2 – 4 July 2010 at the Waterloo Bay Leisure Centre, 241 Tingal Rd, Wynnum  Q4178 by appointment only.

Auditioning for cast, incl. dancers, crew and musicians.

Enquiries Ph 3893 4321 

Detailed Show / Character information  

Click to download the Audition Form


General Information

Information Night:

This evening is held prior to auditions and presents an opportunity for the Production Team/Management Committee to inform you of significant information that will influence your decision to audition and commit to a production, information such as Audition Requirements, Rehearsal & Performance Schedules, and Financial Commitments.

Rehearsals:

Savoyards rehearses at Wynnum State High School Assembly Hall, Peel St, Manly, on Monday & Wednesday nights (7.30pm - 10pm)and Sunday (12 - 5pm).

Auditions:

Appointment times for auditions (15 mins duration) will be available from the Information night onwards. These are private auditions for prospective principals, and generally occur in small groups (5-6) for chorus members. The auditions are conducted by an Audition Panel consisting of the Director, Musical Director & Choreographer and their deputies plus a committee representative.

Financial Commitments

Following a successful audition and acceptance of an offer to join the cast of a production, the auditionee will be expected to become a financial member of Savoyards, currently $20 per year. Additional Costs include a Performance Fee $45 (including a Deposit $20 to be repaid on satisfactory return of all Rehearsal Material and Costumes).

As a member you will enjoy many benefits and privileges. These include:

  • Participation in all Society activities including productions
  • Ticket Concession (Non-Transferable)
  • Subsidized sale/hire of scores and libretti
  • Costumes for productions
  • Complimentary Show Programme
  • Society Newsletter
  • Invitation to participate in social activities
  • Insurance coverage
  • Voting rights (where applicable)
  • Nomination for office &/or serve on sub-committees

Responsibilities of Members

  • Abide by Rules & By-Laws of the incorporated association.
  • Attend all rehearsals when required.
  • Care for Society property.
  • Assist/participate in ALL facets of stage production, including setting up and striking of stage sets.
  • Promote productions through ticket sales.
  • Transport arrangement for under age members must be made by parent or guardian.
  • Conduct guidelines will be provided with membership application.

Auditions Policy:

  1. Auditions will be advertised widely.
  2. Those wishing to have an audition are to book a time for an audition within the scheduled times by phoning 3893 4321 or emailing the auditions@savoyards.com.au or in person at the Information Night.
  3. Parts will in the first part, be filled from those who choose to audition and who have pre-booked an audition. Should there be no suitable auditionees for a part, other people may be contacted after all other auditions have been completed.
  4. Suitable auditionees should be determined by the director, musical director, choreographer or their deputies in conjunction with a member of the Savoyards Committee or a person appointed by the Committee.
  5. Savoyards values new people, ideas and talents. We also recognise the need to support long-term members of the company. Where two people are suitable for a given part, preference should be given to the auditionee with a previous record of commitment to Savoyards.
  6. Understudies are not used in Savoyards productions. If a production team wishes to use understudies, they must seek the consent of the Savoyards Management Committee.
  7. All cast must attend 100% of the performances. If a cast member still wishes to be in the production, they must firstly seek the approval of the Production Team. The Production Team must then seek the consent of the Savoyards Management Committee.
  8. As a courtesy to fellow members and the production team, cast members are asked to notify the Executive Producer and Director of any absences from rehearsal. Subject to each Director’s wish, it is a general rule that only three rehearsals can be missed.
  9. If children are required for a production, it will be at the directors discetion. Information of such roles will be provided in the charachter role document released for each show.