AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY DUE TO COVID-19
Schedule your audition HERE!
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Auditions will be held Wednesday, May 27th and Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-8:30 PM. Each participant will need to sign up for a 5 minute virtual audition time slot where students will showcase their talent. Please be sure to complete your audition form and submit it to Wendy Nadeau at wnadeau@lisleparkdistrict.org prior to your audition date.
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The audition will consist of singing 32 measures of your rehearsed audition song (pre-selected by the directors) and cold readings of scenes from the script. Click HERE for information on how to prepare for your audition.
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REHEARSAL AND REGISTRATION BREAKDOWN:
The LPD Theatre & Art Programs have also created some awesome new opportunities for you! Registration is now available for these new online/virtual classes...
Audition Prep, Virtual lesson (1:1)
This one on one virtual Audition Prep will give insight and prepare participants for the audition process of the Lisle Park District's summer production. Topics covered will include: vocal performance methods, basic acting principles, and script reading practice used in shows and at auditions. Once registered, please email wnadeau@lisleparkdistrict.org to set up your class time.
Matilda Pre-Show Workshop
This pre-show workshop on Matilda the Musical lets you talk to the directors about the show. Get an in depth look at the show by talking about the characters, themes and share your ideas for costumes and sets. Workshop is May 19th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
D&D, Dungeon Master Class
The next step in the D & D world is for the select few that have the interest in map and story building. In this session, you will learn the tools to becoming the Dungeon Master or DM. Learn story creation and map design, setting traps for your players, and world building.
Sunday, May, 21st 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Sunday, May, 28th 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR AUDITION:
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Audition Song
Each participant will choose to sing ONE of the four pre-selected audition songs.
The sheet music below is marked where to begin singing and where to end. Anyone auditioning for the role of Matilda must sing "Naughty" from the beginning mark to the end of the song. All auditions will be done with the accompaniment track, but the Original Cast version is also provided as a practice tool. If you are looking for extra guidance, we are offering Audition Prep 1:1 Lessons!
"Naughty" Audition Cut