Summer Musical Theatre Performance - SWEENEY TODD

Ages 13 - college
A Musical Thriller, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous barber-ism
and culinary crime tells the infamous tale of the unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking revenge!
Sophisticated, macabre, visceral and uncompromising, SWEENEY TODD nevertheless has a great sense of fun, mixing intense drama with
howlingly funny moments of dark humor, audiences find themselves laughing hysterically one moment and gasping in surprise the next.
Rated: PG-13, for content
NEW!... SWEENEY will boast evening rehearsals, with a flexible rehearsal schedule.
By Audition only Tuesday, May 21

Tuition: $300
This production based workshop runs from May 28 - July 14
Rehearsals will be held at The School of Performing Arts evenings and weekends with a flexible rehearsal schedule.
Tech week will begin Sunday, July 7 and extended rehearsals will be held the week of July 7 - 10.
Final Performances will take place at Madden Theatre located in the Fine Arts Building of Wentz Concert Hall on
July 11 at 7:30pm, July 12 at 7:30pm, July 13 at 7:30pm and July 14 at 2:30pm.

Audition Preparation for Sweeney Todd:

- Prepare 32-48 bars of any song in the style of the show;
a Sondheim tune would be best for those auditioning for leading roles - you may sing from the show.

- Your song must be memorized.

- You will also need to tell a short funny story or joke – show us your personality –
or perform a short contemporary monologue that shows off your personality.

- Please bring sheet music in the correct key. There will be an accompanist provided.

- Each student will be called in to sing, tell a short funny story or joke and then they are excused.
Each audition will take between 10 - 30 minutes. We are bringing in 12 actors each 45 minutes.

- Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your audition time to sign-in and fill out forms.

- Call Back Auditions will be held if needed on 5/22 or 5/23.

- If anyone is unavailable for Auditions on 5/21, please leave your name, number and email with the business office.
You will be contacted following our regularly scheduled audition. You may also send a video audition (not to exceed 2 minutes),
along with your resume/snap shot or headshot to cbramlett@schoolofperformingarts.com by May 20th.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 630.717.6622.

AUDITIONS for the Fall 2013 - Spring 2014 Dance Ensemble take place Saturday, June 8th, 2013.

11:00 Registration/warm up ages 8-11
11:30-1:30 Audition ages 8-11
1:15- Registration/warm up ages 12-14
1:45-3:45 Audition ages 12-14
3:30- Registration/warm up ages 15 and up
4:00-6:00 Audition ages 15 and up

Please visit the SPA Business Office or call 630.717.6622 to sign up for an audition time.

Ages 7 and up
The Dance Ensemble is a competitive performing group with both regional and national championships. More than just a performing group,
the Ensemble is designed for young, passionate artists who want to take their performing and dance abilities to the next level.
The Ensemble fosters growth in creating the whole performer, focusing on multiple genres of dance.
Ensemble students have had the privilege of working with some of Chicago's finest and highly acclaimed choreographers and has shared
the stage with numerous professional dance companies at some of the most prestigious dance events in the city, including Dance Chicago.

To learn more about The School of Performing Arts Dance Ensemble contact Company Manager, Lindsey Katsetos at 630.717.6622.

Show Choir Auditions

Auditions for Main Melody & The Fluffernutters
Saturday, August 17 beginning at 10:00am.

Please call for audition appointment and more information after July 9th.

We strongly encourage all those ‘new’ to Show Choir to take the
Show Choir Boot Camp for ages 8-12.