Metrowest Family Theater proudly announces auditions for
March 21 at 7pm OR March 25 at 12pm by appointment - register now!
Call backs will be held immediately following Sunday auditions
Seeking adults, teens, & children in grades 2* and up!
Auditions and call backs held at The Performing Arts Connection in Sudbury
What to bring
- Make an appointment online
- 16 bars of a Broadway show tune in the style of OOTI (accompanist provided)
- Recent photo (a snapshot or school photo is fine)
- The audition form. Download and print one copy per person.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 11 at 7pm for read thru, measurements & script pick up; May 6-June 14 (Sundays 1:00-5:00 and Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00; no rehearsal May 27); Sunday June 17 from 5:00-8:00; Tech week June 18-20 from 5:00-10:00). Performances June 21, 22, and 23 at 7:30pm & June 23 at 2:00pm. Rehearsals held at The Performing Arts Connection in Sudbury. Tech week and performances at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown.
Fees
MFT main stage shows are tuition based. Adults ages 18 and older: $40. Children ages 17 and under: $175. All production fees directly benefit these large scale, high budget musicals. All cast members must sell an ad for the program (1 per family). Cast members provide make up, undergarments, tights and shoes.
About the Friends of Broadway
FOB performs songs and dances from hit Broadway musicals and popular artists of yesterday and today. Our 60 minute concert is family friendly, interactive, and explodes with talent and excitement. Since 1998, our mission has been to reach out to the community through song and dance. We have performed for hundreds of venues all across the country including Disney World in Orlando, Florida; aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas in the Bahamas; and at The Producer's Club in New York City. We are committed to sharing our gift of music to people from all walks of life as well as helping other charitable organizations!
Seeking...
We are looking for female singers and dancers ages 7-20 for our 2012 thirteenth season tour. Everyone must audition in order to be considered for a role, including current and former cast members. "FOB" is an advanced performance troupe, therefore dancers are expected to have excellent choreography pick up and a well-rounded background in a variety of styles (classical ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop). Last season's cast took an average of 3 hours of dance class per week, not including additional dance teams or musical theater training. Singers must have excellent pitch, rhythm, presence, and clarity. Most importantly, we are looking for team players with personality, stage presence, and who are comfortable entertaining/engaging a crowd! While prior experience isn't necessary to audition, former cast members range from Broadway actors to professional recording artists so it is important to understand that the audition process is both competitive and rigorous.
Audition & Call Back Dates & Location
Monday, June 11 OR Wednesday, June 13 from 6:00-8:00pm by appointment only. Appointments are scheduled in 30 minute intervals. Request your appointment by visiting https://www.familyid.com/the-performing-arts-connection. SIGN UPS BEGIN IN MARCH
Call backs will be held Sunday, June 17 from 12:00-5:00pm. The call back list will be announced on our voicemail at 508-450-7847 by 9pm June 13.
Auditions, call backs, and rehearsals will be held at The Performing Arts Connection, 31 Union Avenue, Sudbury*.
Audition Workshop
If your child will be auditioning for the first time or would like to brush up her skills, we offer an optional Audition Workshop for those interested on Sunday, June 3 from 11:30-12:45pm. Register in March by calling 978-443-2400 or online (in March) at https://www.familyid.com/the-performing-arts-connection
Audition Preparation
Initial Audition
Everyone must prepare 32 bars of a musical theater, country pop, pop, or oldies song that best showcases your voice and personality. Please bring sheet music (clearly marked and in the correct key). An accompanist will be provided. Please also provide a headshot/recent photo and resume (if you have one). You must also download, fill out, and bring in the audition form at www.thefriendsofbroadway.org/auditionform
The Call Back
The call back list will be posted on our voicemail (508-450-7847) on June 13 after 9:00pm. If you are called back please wear dance attire and bring jazz shoes, ballet shoes, or hip-hop sneakers. There is no need to prepare anything for the callback. If you are not asked for a call back then we were unable to cast you this season.
The Cast List
The cast list will be posted on our website at www.thefriendsofbroadway.org on June 25.
Rehearsals
Sundays from 12:00-8:00pm and Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00pm from September 5-October 28. Dress rehearsals October 29-November 2 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. No rehearsal October 7 or 31. Please do not audition if you have more than 2 conflicts with this schedule.
Touring
Performances run November 3-December 22 (excluding Wed-Sun of Thanksgiving weekend) with the majority of concerts running Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Some dates will have two performances and a few concerts will be during school hours. If cast, you are a member until auditions take place the following year, however all performances after December 22 are optional. A full commitment to the group and its schedule is imperative and expected. Cast members are responsible for travel. Past performance venues include Boston's Children's Museum, Six Flags, Mashpee Commons, Natick Collection, Boston Children's Hospital, Arsenal Center for the Arts, and many others. Please do not audition if you have more than 2 performance conflicts in November and December.
How to Make an Appointment
Request your appointment by visiting https://www.familyid.com/the-performing-arts-connection. SIGN UPS BEGIN IN MARCH
Commitment & Costs Involved
Every cast member is expected to fully commit to the group and its schedule and cast members are expected to pay a production fee which helps the cost of playbills, sound equipment, costumes, music, choreographers, music directors, etc. Scholarships are available. Tuition is $300 due upon casting. Cast members are expected to sell a $50 ad for our playbill. FOB does not pay for travel and all cast members provide their own transportation. Optional expenses may include tour jackets, DVD's, etc. We take the FOB commitment very seriously. Therefore you should be completely honest when filling out any conflicts on your audition form as well as be prepared to fully commit to the schedule if cast.
*The Friends of Broadway is a separate entity from The Performing Arts Connection. Participation in TPAC classes or workshops does not guarantee you a role in FOB.
