MUSICAL AUDITION

INFORMATION
Hello! We are excited you are interested in trying out for the 2016 Glenbrook
Musical! This year, we are doing Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA, which won
four Tony Awards in 2000, including Best Original Musical. We hope you are as
excited as we are!

AUDITIONS
The initial auditions will be held on Tuesday, March 1 at GBN and Wednesday, March 2 at GBS and will
consist of a vocal audition and a dance call. Unless you indicate otherwise on your audition form, you will
be considered for both lead/chorus. Audition materials are now available in the music department at both
schools and online at www.gbnchoir.com and www.gbntheatre.com.

● DANCE CALL: Everyone must participate in a dance audition. A video of the dance combination
will be available on Monday, February 22 at www.gbntheatre.com. You should practice the dance
ahead of time to make yourself more comfortable at the dance audition. Dancers will review
choreo at the audition and then perform in small groups.
● FEMALE ROLES: Those wishing to audition for female lead roles or chorus will all sing the cut
from “The Gods Love Nubia.” They will also have the option to sing either the cut from “Strongest
Suit” or the cut from “Easy as Life.”
● MALE ROLES: Those wishing to audition for male lead roles or chorus will sing the cut from
“Written in the Stars.” They will also have the option to sing “Like Father, Like Son” if they choose
to.

CALLBACKS
All singing callbacks for leads will be held on Thursday, March 3. A chorus singing and dance callback will
be held Friday, March 4. All callbacks will be at GBN.
● Female Chorus: “The Gods Love Nubia”
● Male Chorus: “Written in the Stars” and “Build Another Pyramid”
● Amneris: “Strongest Suit,” “Not Me,” “I Know the Truth” and “Every Story”
● Aida: “Not Me,” “Elaborate Lives,” “Easy as Life,” and “Every Story”
● Radames: “Elaborate Lives,” “Not Me,” and “Written in the Stars”
● Zoser: “Like Father/Like Son,” and “Build Another Pyramid”
● Mereb: “How I Know You Reprise” and “Not Me”

Anyone hoping to be called back for a role should be familiar with the callback cuttings for that role.
These materials can be found on www.gbnchoir.com and www.gbntheatre.com. The callback lists and
final cast list will be posted at www.gbntheatre.com.

Please do not hesitate to contact us or your music/theatre instructors if you have any questions!

Ms. Robinson Mr. Davidson Mr. Wallace Mr. Kaplan

Director Vocal Director Assistant Director Orchestra Director
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If I audition for the chorus, is it possible to be cast in a lead role?

Sing what you’re comfortable with. If you sing for the chorus, we may decide to ask you to sing for a lead
role at callbacks. Likewise, if you sing for a lead role, that doesn’t mean you won’t be considered for the
chorus if you don’t get a callback for a lead role.

I consider myself to be an “actor who sings” rather than a “singer who acts,” and I’m concerned
because I noticed that there isn’t an acting component to the audition. How can I show that I’m a
great actor?
There is very little dialogue in this show. The best way to show your acting skills for this show is to act
through the songs. If you have the vocal chops required for the role, and show some character potential,
you may have the opportunity to act at callbacks.

I’ve listened to the CD and all the music is so hard. I don’t think I can sing the lead roles. Should I
still try out?
Yes! There are many opportunities that require less vocal gymnastics than the lead roles. We need a
variety of people in the show, including many dance roles, so try out!

There aren’t that many lead roles in this show. Will there be opportunities for features?
There are vocal and dance features that may be listed on the cast list or selected once rehearsals begin.

I’m in not in the music or theatre programs at GBN/GBS, but I like the show and I want to be a part
of it. Do I have a chance?
Of course you do! Part of what is so great about this show is that it can feature a variety of vocal styles.
Even if you’ve never received any formal vocal training, try out!

If I’m not on the callback list, does that mean I might still be cast?
No. If you did not receive a callback, you are not being considered for the show.

How does the conflict sheet work?

We ask that students fill out a conflict sheet stating up front what their expected conflicts are for the given
rehearsal period. We then schedule our rehearsals around conflict and/or excuse students from
rehearsals based on the conflict sheet agreement. During the last two weeks of the show, we ask that all
performers work their other conflicts around the show. It takes everyone’s effort and participation to put
on a great show!

I’ve heard that freshman never make it. Is that true?

Experienced performers with more developed voices are more likely to be cast, but only one thing is
certain: if you don’t try out, you won’t make it.

What if I’m an instrumentalist or technician. Will my skills be needed for this show?
Mr. Kaplan is planning to include a full pit consisting of approximately forty instrumentalists. We suggest
you listen to the music online to get a sense of the show. We also are looking for technicians who can
create the Egyptian-style set and work with lights, sound, props, costumes, makeup, and hair.

Anything else I should know?

Yes! Heather Headley, who originated the title role on Broadway and won a Tony for it, will be doing a
master class with the entire company on Monday, March 21. Woot woot!