Audition Pack 2

NQOMT
is proud to announce
Saturday Night Fever
Featuring the music of The Bee Gees
It’s audition time!
If you’ve ever been in the audience and thought “I can do that” or
“I should do that”, or “I’d like to do that” now is the time.
We’re looking for singers, actors and dancers across all age groups (16 and over).
Read the info, make an audition time and make 2015 your year to shine!
18 April
Dance Auditions
Singing Acting Auditions 19 April
Season 7th to 10th October 2015
Director
Bill Munro
Music Director
Paul Neilson
Choreographer
Kylie Tillack
Vocal Director
Tony Woodhouse
“SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” The Musical
Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nik Cohn.
Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood and assisted by Bill Oakes. Edited by Ryan McBryde
By Arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au
Saturday Night Fever – The Musical
When John Travolta walked on to the dance floor in the smash hit film Saturday Night
Fever, it changed the way we dance forever.
This brand new stage production of Saturday Night Fever, one of the most loved dance
stories of all time, is packed with legendary hits from the Bee Gees including the classics;
Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, Jive Talking, You Should Be Dancing and How Deep is Your
Love.
The date is 1979 – In Brooklyn, New York, Tony Manero, a young man with a dead-end
job and an extraordinary ability to dance, has only one ambition in life – to become the
disco King. When he meets Stephanie Mangano, who also dreams of a world beyond
Brooklyn, they decide to train together for a dance competition and their lives begin to
change.
The show focuses on Tony, whose weekend is spent at the local discotheque, Odyssey
2001. There he luxuriates in the admiration of the crowd and in a growing relationship with
Stephanie. He can temporarily forget the difficult realities of his mundane life, including a
dead-end job in a paint store and his somewhat deadbeat friends, known as ‘the faces’.
The original stage version premiered in The West End in 1998 and on Broadway in 1999.
This is an iconic film adaptation requiring a variety of dance styles. It is not your normal
‘Broadway Musical’. This new 2012 version offers opportunities in dancing for men as well
as women. There are also non-singing and non-dancing roles for the more ‘mature’ actor.
NOQMT have gathered together the team from their production of Boy From Oz; Director
Bill Munro, Choreographer Kylie Tillack, Music Director Paul Neilson and Vocal Director
Tony Woodhouse.
Auditions:
Dance Auditions will take place on Saturday 18 April from 4.30pm.
Auditions for all roles and ensemble (singing and acting) will be held Sunday 19 April.
Please register with [email protected]
Please provide your email address, mobile phone number and your first and second
choices of role. If you’re not going for a role, please let us know that you’re interested in
the ensemble.
Cast information follows.
Singing Rehearsals
Singing rehearsals will commence June/ July and will be held on Mondays,
Wednesdays, Fridays (Principal roles) and Sundays. Depending on the role, the
requirements for rehearsals will vary. There can be a little flexibility early in the
rehearsal schedule and rehearsals are compulsory for all cast. These will be advised
as soon as possible.
Dancing Rehearsals
All dance rehearsals will commence in June/July for the key dancing
roles. Dance rehearsals will continue as part of the rehearsal schedule.
Dance rehearsals are compulsory for all dancers
All cast are to be available for all dance rehearsals when necesary.
Director’s Rehearsals
Director’s rehearsals commence late July with a full sing through – all cast will be required
for this. During August and September the rehearsal schedule will increase, and most
cast will be required 2-3 evenings a week plus Sundays.
All cast are to be available for all rehearsals when necessary.
All cast and crew are required
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every rehearsal according to the schedule.
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every performance (of course)
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bump out at the end of the season
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A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided after the show is cast.
Orchestra / Band
This is an 8 or 9 piece orchestra, comprising two keyboards, alto sax, tenor sax,
trumpet, guitar, bass and drums. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out closer to
performance dates.
Crew
It’s fun being involved in a production, and there are many backstage areas for volunteers.
Set Builders / Painters, Stage Crew, Front of House Staff, Social and Catering Crew,
Wardrobe Assistants and Dressers and Hair and Make Up Artists, Lighting and Sound
support.
If you or anyone you know is interested in being involved, please
contact [email protected]
Saturday Night Fever – Characters
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Everybody auditioning will have both a singing audition and a dance/movement audition
The stage age is a guide only – you can still audition if you fall outside the age range given
Character
Description
Tony Manero
A 19/20 year old ladies man. A natural and gifted dancer whose passion is
dancing on a Saturday night at the local Odyssey Dance Club.
Italian/American.
Dancer, singer (tenor), actor
Stephanie
Mangano
A 20 year old office worker. Stephanie classes herself as a refined citizen,
Tony thinks she is a snotty bitch – she just shows her education.
Italian/American.
Ballet/Jazz dancer, singer (Strong Mezzo Soprano), actor
Annette
19/20. A sex-crazed girl. Annette is obsessed with Tony and only wants to
use him for one thing. Depth of acting required.
Dancer, singer (Strong Alto), actor
Bobby C
18/19. Bobby's life gets turned upside down when he gets his girlfriend
Pauline pregnant. Has a breakdown after his friends ignore his call for help.
Actor, singer (Tenor), dancer
Monty
30/40. DJ at the Odyssey 2001 Dance Studio.
Actor, singer
Joey
19/20. A friend of Tony's. After getting beaten up by a gang, he tells his
friends it was their rival group, they later discover he had made it up.
Actor, singer, dancer
Double J
19/20. Staunch friend of Tony Manero's.
Actor, singer, dancer
Frank Manero
40/50. Tony’s unemployed Father. Somewhat sexist.
Flo Manero
40/50. Tony's religious protective mother.
Frank Manero, Jr
20’s. Tony's priest brother. After leaving the church Tony takes him clubbing,
opening his eyes!
Actor, singer.
Linda Manero
14/15. Tony's little sister.
Maria
20’s/30’s. A Spanish dancer at the Odyssey 2001.
Cesar
20’s/30’s. A Spanish dancer at the Odyssey 2001.
Doreen
18/19. A shy geeky teenager at the Odyssey 2001. She has an obsession
with Tony and is fixated by watching him dance.
Mr Fusco
40’s/50’s. Tony's boss at the paint store.
Ensemble/Cameos
Dancer/singers. All dance styles and nationalities required. 16-40 age group.
Many cameo roles including the ‘Club Singers’.
*Although some characters listed above are ‘non-singing’ the actor may well
be used in off-stage backing vocals on occasion.
*Male & Female ‘Club Singers’. These two singing roles provide an insight
into Tony & Stephanie’s unspoken thoughts and internalizing.
We will also be looking for a small singing ensemble (off stage) to support the singers on stage.
Please let us know if you are interested in being a part of this ensemble.
Audition Dialogue Extracts and Songs
The dialogue extracts and music of the audition songs will be given to you on confirmation of
your audition time. All music and libretto is subject to strict copyright protection.
Dialogue Extracts:
Tony/Stephanie
Frank Jnr/Tony
Bobby/Tony
Frank Snr/Tony
Flo/Frank/Tony/Linda
Fosco/Tony
Double J/Joey/Tony
Annette/Tony
Doreen/Tony
Jay/Stephanie
p34-38, p64
p33-34, p54-55
p60-61
p70-71
p11-12
p27-28
p14-15
p29-30
p19
p63
Audition Songs:
Tony Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Immortality
Stephanie How Deep Is Your Love, What Kind of Fool
If I Can’t Have You
Annette Tragedy
Bobby Double J/Joey - Stayin’ Alive
Ensemble - Tragedy/ Immortality (male), If I can't have you/ What kind of fool (Female)
Saturday Night Fever – Song List
Act 1
Act 2
Overture
Jive Talkin’
Stayin’ Alive
More Than A Woman (reprise)
Night Fever
First and Last/Tragedy
Stayin’ Alive (reprise)
Stayin’ Alive (reprise)
Boogie Shoes
Tragedy
Disco Inferno
How Deep is Your Love
Night Fever (reprise)
If I Can’t Have You (reprise)
Disco Duck
Nights on Broadway
More Than a Woman
Open Sesame
Stayin’ Alive (reprise)
More Than A Woman (reprise)
Boogie Shoes (reprise)
What Kind of Fool
If I Can’t Have You
Immortality
It’s My Neighbourhood
How Deep is Your Love (reprise)
You Should Be Dancing
Finale: Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, Disco Inferno
Everyone knows that Auditioning for any role can be a daunting
experience, even for thoses who have auditioned several times
before. In fact, many people find it more nerve racking auditioning
than performing in front of an opening night full house.
There is one thing that can make those nerves less - Be Prepared!!!!
Occasionally, the audition panel see people stand in front of them that have no idea about the show,
the character, or the songs and often these audtionees don't make a lasting impression.
Savoyard provide this information:
With the amount of information available on the internet, it never ceases to amaze how many people
turn up to an audition with absolutely no knowledge of the show. They don’t know the story, the
characters, the music – nothing. I’ll let you in on a secret – it shows in their auditions. When you feel
unprepared you will lack confidence, little things will throw you off your game, you will struggle not to
throw up on your shoes and you will not be remembered.
What a waste of your talent.
Some of the best auditions we have seen have not come from the very best singers. Surprised? The
best auditions looked like this:
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It was obvious that the auditionee had researched the show, the music and the characters
because they could talk about it when the Audition Panel asked them to;
The auditionee hadn’t dressed in costume but they had presented themselves in a way that
inferred the character they were auditioning for;
They knew their music backwards. Whilst singing it forwards is better (roll eyes and smile),
when asked to present their song in a different way, they were able to concentrate on his/her
direction because they didn’t have to fumble for words or notes;
They didn’t just stand and sing their song, they told the story of the song. Remove the music
from the lyrics and figure out what your song in saying. Tell that story to the audition panel.
Move if you want to, use your face – ACT!
The auditionee didn’t excuse their voice by announcing they “had a cold”. NEVER get up at
an audition and make an excuse. Auditions are a risk. If you are sick on the day and sound like
a frog, then it’s just the luck of the draw. Your choice to audition anyway is admirable but don’t
expect brownie points for it. Just be professional and get on with the job. The audition panel
have done many auditions themselves and can recognise a snotty voice when they hear one.
Just rack it up to experience and move on.
The auditionee was pleasant, polite and accommodating. BIG thumbs up for playing nice.
From the moment you walk in the door and greet the audition clerks you are ‘auditioning’.
Remember that the audition panel inside talk to the production team outside. They want to
know if Mr or Ms Diva has been in the building. It gives them a good indication of your ability to
work as a team.
After your audition, don't go home and wait for a call or email, it takes time to piece together a cast.
Some people get disappointed when they don't get the part, but when constructing a show, we have
to make sure people fit the parts- the right height, matches the other principle roles etc. Even if you
are unsuccessful, if your audition was memorable, we may call on you for a future show. However
you can still be a part of a show as every show needs costume makers, set makers, prop makers,
back stage crew and band/ orchestra members.