Kids: Do you dream of standing in the spotlight on opening night and hearing the applause [...]]]> “Annie, Jr.” Musical Drama Camp
July 16-27, 2012, 10a-230p
Performance 7pm on Friday July 27
40 Hours plus Performance $355
Grades Rising 3rd-8th grades
Camp will be at FCT (4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton – located in Vint Hill)

Kids: Do you dream of standing in the spotlight on opening night and hearing the applause of an audience? Then you’ll love sharing your dreams with kids just like you who love theater and the performing arts during FCT’s Summer Musical Theatre Camp!

The upbeat plot and flamboyant characters have made Annie one of the most beloved musicals in history. Students work together to put on the entire production. They will be leaning choreography and music, backstage techniques as well as be a part of set building and scenery design. Vocally they will learn diaphragm control, enunciation and diction, and breathing techniques. Memorization and home study required.

Placement Auditions Saturday, July 14th from 1-3p. Children should prepare a 16 bar song from a Broadway show and bring an audition form with them. Everyone who signs up for camp is guaranteed a part. This audition is for placement in the show. Director will be looking for ability to move and overall performance aspect of audition. Cast list will be announced on Monday morning.

About Annie, Jr. Below is a description from MIT about Annie, Jr. Auditioning for anything can be a challenging but exciting experience. As with each audition you go to, you’ll want to be prepared. Know the script, the songs, the characters. Each character has a breakdown, sides, and a small excerpt from the score with which to rehearse your audition.

Visit http://broadwayjr.com/audition/auditionlist.asp?ID=000170 for audition tips and script selections. As you can see below we need a large cast to bring this beloved story to life!

Cast Mr. Warbucks – This may be the most challenging role in Annie for a student in this age group. He must appear middle-aged, self-assured and confident. At first awkwardly affectionate toward Annie, he soon finds himself completely charmed by her. The student who plays Warbucks will need to be extremely focused throughout the show. His posture, walk and speech patterns are very important.

Grace- Grace is mature, calm, cool and “together.” She is classy and businesslike when dealing with Miss Hannigan and Warbucks, yet maternal toward Annie. The student playing Grace can set herself apart from the other characters simply by the sophisticated way she walks. Grace should seem ready with an answer for just about anything. Each dramatic situation should seem to come “under control” the moment she glides into a scene. The student playing Grace must be able to negotiate the challenging intervals in “N.Y.C.

Miss Hannigan – This woman is definitely a “has-been.” Her distaste for her job and the children that are part of it should be obvious in every line she speaks, every song she sings and every move she makes. The student who plays her must have an excellent sense of comic timing. The acrid delivery of her lines and the torch-like rendition of her songs must distinguish her from the other characters in the show.

Rooster & Lily – These two are quite the team — “team” being the operative word, as the characters play off each other constantly. You might consider casting students of contrasting heights. Rooster can even be shorter than Lily; after all, these two are not to be taken too seriously! Rooster is flashy and self-assured. His “moves” should be as smooth as a gambler’s, as should be the message he sells in “Easy Street.” Lily (airhead that she is) is always distracted, although she manages to pick up on any conversation involving money. She never acts as the leader, always bringing up the rear while tripping over her own feet (it is difficult to walk and check your makeup in a compact at the same time). “Easy Street” is the most challenging number in the show, in terms of vocal range. If the students playing Rooster and Lily are strong both vocally and visually, the audience will feel like joining them in “Easy Street”!

Others – Under the heading, “Others,” are many of Annie’s plum roles. The servants, orphans, Bundles, a NY Policeman and others should be cast with as much care as the leads. These ensemble roles are the key to making your production the best it can be! Not all these characters have audition scenes provided. Feel free to use other character’s scenes to audition these roles.

Orphans – These girls are gritty, neglected and vulnerable, yet basically honest and potentially lovable. The actors portraying them must be able to have mischievous fun with each other as well as “sibling-style” fights. Each student should be able to create and shape her own character. Children auditioning for these roles need to have vocal strength and be visually expressive. All of their blocking and movements must appear motivated and strong. Cast these characters well and you will have won over your audience by the end of scene one.

Annie – A complex little girl. She is a tough, streetwise urchin who is nevertheless vulnerable when she thinks she might lose what has become most important to her: a newfound “family” who loves her. She has to be motherly in scene one, independent in scene two, overwhelmed in scenes four and five, needy in scene seven, and hopeful for the future in scenes ten and eleven. The actor who plays Annie must be strong vocally and musically. She must be capable of vocal projection without strain. Although she is at times aggressive or crafty, the audience should never doubt Annie is a friendly and caring child; she will go to any extent to gain the love of a family to which she can belong

Fauquier Hearing Services is donating a Hearing Induction Loop System and installation to the Fauquier Community Theater.  The plan for the donation began when one of Dr. Markva’s patients decided to stop frequenting the theater programs due to inability to hear and [...]]]> Local hearing center brings HEARING ACCESSiBILITY technology to FAUQUIER COMMUNITY THEATER

Fauquier Hearing Services is donating a Hearing Induction Loop System and installation to the Fauquier Community Theater.  The plan for the donation began when one of Dr. Markva’s patients decided to stop frequenting the theater programs due to inability to hear and enjoy the theatrical production.

An induction loop system consists of a thin wire that is placed around the listening area.  The wire is connected to a driver, or amplifier, which is in turn connected to the sound system of the theater.

The sound from the microphones over the stage is amplified and circulated through the loop wire. The resulting magnetic energy field is detected and amplified by the “telecoil” or telephone switch circuitry common to many hearing aids and cochlear implants.  The end result is a high quality amplified reproduction of the original signal.

Intelligibility for members of the audience who have compatible hearing aids (approximately 70% of aids are compatible) is greatly increased because distance, reverberation and environmental noise are almost eliminated. It’s like having a direct wireless connection to the sound, amplified to each user’s individual needs.

Dr. Markva expects that installation of the induction loop at the theater will allow her patients and many more people with hearing loss to enjoy the theater again, or for the first time.  “It’s critical for people to continue to get out, enjoy activities and share time with others as we age,” says Dr. Markva.  “We expect this to be one of many looping projects in the area.  Offering induction loops is a great way to help hearing impaired persons in our community continue to enjoy their favorite activities, stay active and be engaged”.

Unsure as to whether you have t-coils in your hearing aid(s) or unsure of how to activate them?  We recommend that you contact your audiologist, or the friendly staff at Fauquier Hearing Services will be glad to help you.  Fauquier Hearing Services wants to be sure you can take advantage of the hearing loop at FCT – they can be reached at 540-341-7112 or 877-423-0035.  Headset receivers are also available.

For more information, please contact –

Diane Markva, Doctor of Audiology

Fauquier Hearing Services/Listening Loop Technologies

493 Blackwell Rd., Suite 311

Warrenton, VA  20186

FCT’s Summer Youth Showcase is a full production performed during the summer by youth ages 16-23. Everyone involved in the production (director, producer, actors, actresses, stage manager and crew) need to be between the ages of 16-23. If you are interested in directing the 2012 youth production, please review the requirements [...]]]> Youth Director

FCT’s Summer Youth Showcase is a full production performed during the summer by youth ages 16-23. Everyone involved in the production (director, producer, actors, actresses, stage manager and crew) need to be between the ages of 16-23. If you are interested in directing the 2012 youth production, please review the requirements and application process by clicking onto the  Summer Showcase Application.

Auditions will be at HOPE (4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton, VA — located in Vint Hill) Feb 3 from 7 PM to 10 PM Feb 4 from 1 PM to 3 PM Callbacks at HOPE on the 5th (if needed) from 1 PM to 4 PM

Please be prepared [...]]]> Into the Woods

Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for FCT’s Got Talent. This is a talent show for children and teens from ages 5-18. We are looking for a variety of acts, singers, dancers, magic tricks, almost anything that is a talent for you.  If you are singing or dancing you will need [...]]]> FCT’s Got Talent

Fauquier Community Theatre will hold auditions for FCT’s Got Talent. This is a talent show for children and teens from ages 5-18. We are looking for a variety of acts, singers, dancers, magic tricks, almost anything that is a talent for you.  If you are singing or dancing you will need to bring a CD of your music.  No piano player or piano will be provided.  If you are singing make sure it is a recording without the words.

Auditions will be held at HOPE Christian Fellowship (4173 Bludau Drive, Warrenton, VA — located in Vint Hill) on Sunday, February 5, 2012, from 1:00-4:00.

Performance dates are March 24, 25, 2012.  The talent show is being organized by Evelyn Rice, please contact her at eveyluvstheatre@aol.com with any questions.

FCT [...]]]> Piedmont Press and Graphics hosted a Piedmont Palooza Party for the Greater Warrenton Chamber. At this event, FCT’s cast of Godspell exercised a flash mob in which out of the blue, without any advance notice, the cast (dressed in normal attire enjoying the affair) began to sing and dance their songs from Godspell.

FCT was well received by the attendees and enjoyed performing once again the songs that they know so well after months of rehearsal and 11 performances!

You can view it here on youtube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Va6JeFEI4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBJLPjg_A2g

Auditions will be at the VINT HILL THEATRE (4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187)

Wednesday Jan 4 from 7 PM to 10 PM Thursday Jan 5 from 7 PM to 10 PM Callbacks (if needed) at [...]]]> And Then There Were None

Sponsored by Discovery Publications

Directed by Scott D. Olson
Produced by Evelyn Rice

Auditions will be at the VINT HILL THEATRE (4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187)

Wednesday Jan 4 from 7 PM to 10 PM
Thursday Jan 5 from 7 PM to 10 PM
Callbacks (if needed) at HOPE, Sat. Jan 7 from 1 PM to 3 PM

Characters

Rogers – Old style English Butler… Male… Older or can be made older… Subtly reserved, yet just on the edge of being “shifty”, but not overly so
Mrs. Rogers – House keeper… Female… Older or can be made older… A worry wart

Seeking men, women, and child actors and re-enactors for minor roles, extras and stunt actors, for the highly anticipated historical TV mini-series about [...]]]> CASTING CALL (by appointment only)
DATE:  Monday, October 24, 2011
TIME:  5:00pm – 8:00pm (by appointment)
WHERE:  Quality Inn Conference Center
ADDRESS:  4328 William L. Wilson Freeway, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Seeking men, women, and child actors and re-enactors for minor roles, extras and stunt actors, for the highly anticipated historical TV mini-series about the lives and times of the men who helped build America between 1865-1917. Casting call, by appointment only, will be held on MONDAY, OCT. 24 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Quality Inn Conference Center in Harpers Ferry.  Acting experience is helpful but not required. You must send recent photo and other info identified below in advance to PERIODEXTRAS@GMAIL.COM to obtain an appointment time.  Appointments are required, no walk-ins will be permitted.

Filming will occur in both the eastern and northern regions of West Virginia between Oct. 31 and Dec. 22 and will occur mostly on weekdays and possibly some weekends. Most roles will involve filming between 1 – 4 days (some consecutive) at some point during that time frame. Roles are booked on an as-needed basis, usually only a few days in advance or the night before, sometimes last minute.  In your email, please be specific about your availability during this time frame. Before being hired, you must prove you are legally able to work in the United States.  Typical work days are 12 hours and sometimes more.

PERIOD ROLES NEEDED:  If you fit any of the descriptions below, please respond ASAP and identify the roles for which you wish to be considered. Especially looking for interesting faces.

Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
McKinley
Civilians (many varied roles)
Business executives
Law enforcement (sheriffs, NY/NJ Police, Marshals)
Laborers (industrial workers, dock workers)
Soldiers (Admiral, Confederate, Union, Stragglers)
Musicians (fiddlers, harmonica, percussion, etc.)
Ladies of the night
Burlesque performers (Victorian era)
Thugs (think Gangs of NY)
Photographers/ Journalists
Stunts (horse/falls/fights)
Butlers/Maids
Newspaper Boy/Messengers
And More!

In your email, please also list any period wardrobe and props (craft tools, weapons, equipment) you have for the time period 1865-1917. For stunt roles please note your experience with horse riding, falls and fights.

RECAP: To be considered and obtain an appointment for the Oct. 24 casting call:
1.  Send an email to PERIODEXTRAS@GMAIL.COM with a RECENT PHOTO(S). Can be cell phone/snapshot. Hair and facial hair must be as is currently. If sending headshot or photo in period civilian or military attire, you may send multiple photos but only one per outfit.

2.  Send a resume with your headshot, or type your acting or reenacting experience in the body of the email.

3.  In the SUBJECT LINE of your email, include your LAST & FIRST NAME and the name of the ROLE for which you are applying.

4.  Include your availability and flexibility with last minute notice/ date changes, to work approximately 12 hour days (must be present time) — **minors subject to child labor laws for an average of 1-5 days or more during the time period of October 31 and December 23.

5.  Please do not arrive at casting call without an appointment time.  Please do not call the hotel directly. Direct all questions via email. If you are not available for the Oct. 24 casting call, or would be willing to drive from hours away, be sure to include all of the above info in your email and you still will be considered.

6.  Boys and Men who are interested should refrain from shaving or cutting hair or facial hair to be period appropriate (beards, mustaches).  Also note if you are willing to have your hair cut or colored.

NAME:
ADDRESS:
AGE:
GENDER:
CONTACT INFO (phone):
CONTACT INFO (email):
AVAILABILITY BETWEEN OCT. 31 – DEC. 22:
ABILITY TO TRAVEL TO DESIGNATED LOCATIONS:
LIST OF PERIOD WARDROBE & PROPS:
ACTING EXPERIENCE (note speaking vs. non-speaking roles):
REENACTMENT EXPERIENCE (roles):

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