Ramâs Head Theatrical Society
Pippin Audition Packet
 

Welcome to the audition information pack for Pippin, Ramâs Head Theatrical Societyâs Spring Show for 2000. Thank you for showing interest in the show. Ramâs Head encourages people of all background to audition. The show will be performed in Memorial Auditorium from April 7 to April 15.

We are looking for ACTORS, SINGERS, DANCERS and anyone else interested in being a part of the most magical and vibrant musical to hit Stanford ever. We are also seeking people with unique skills in everything from gymnastics to contortion, puppetry to magic.

Auditions will be Monday, January 10th through Wednesday, January 12th from 6:00pm until 12:00am in Memorial Auditorium. Please arrive fifteen minutes before your appointed audition slot with all the attached forms filled out. You can sign up for an audition time in White Plaza at lunchtime or at the Ramâs Head winter membership meeting or by e-mailing spiderj@leland.
The audition is broken down into two parts. One part is dancing and one part is singing and reading. Each audition will take two hours. Please prepare a song, show tunes are preferred, but most importantly bring something with which you are comfortable. The monologue that you will be asked to read is attached. Please be prepared to present it. Memorization is not necessary. Also be prepared to move.
Callbacks will occur on January 13th from 6:00pm ö 12:00am. If called-back, you will be notified by e-mail. If you are not called back you might still be cast for the show.

Rehearsals will not last for more than four hours per day and will not occur more than 5 times a week (one of those rehearsals being either Saturday or Sunday afternoons.) The rehearsals on weekdays will not begin before 6:00 pm and will not end after 11:00 pm. No one will be called for all of the rehearsals.

All participants in the production, cast and staff, are expected to stay on campus during spring break.

If there are any problems or concerns please feel free to discuss them with the staff and or Producer Jason Mendelson (spiderj@leland).

Thank You. Remember auditioning should be FUN!!!
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Name________________________________            Nickname--_____________________
Year in School----------------_______________  Age______  Birthday________ Major_____________
Height_______   Weight________   Hair Color_________  Eye Color_______________
e-mail_________________________________   Phone Number____________________
Dorm or House_________________________  Room #_________   Gender__________
PLEASE CIRCLE YES OR NO TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW:
Would you be willing to cut your hair for a role?      Yes          No
Would you be willing to dye your hair for a role?    Yes          No
Would you be willing to grow your hair for a role?    Yes          No
Would you be willing to shave or grow facial hair for a role?   Yes          No
Everyone is required to remain on campus for build over spring break. Do you have any irreconcilable conflicts? Explain?
 

If you are not available over spring break, are you willing to contribute an equal amount of time in advance to the production?

  Yes    No

What activities (music groups, church groups, tutoring, RAs, etc) are you involved in at Stanford?
 
 

How many units are you planning on taking this quarter?

THE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL NOT AFFECT CASTING DECISIONS, SO PLEASE BE HONEST

Would you be willing to appear naked or partially naked onstage? Yes  No

Would you be willing to appear in a bathing suit onstage?  Yes  No

Would you be willing to dance in tight or revealing clothing?  Yes  No

Are you available 6pm ö 12am Thursday January 13, 2000?  Yes  No

Please list your schedule including classes, extracurricular activities, appointments, lessons, and obligations from now through April on the back of this form!
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Director/Choreographer Audition Form
 

NAME_______________________

***Please list any experiences you have in the areas below, including classes at Stanford, outside training, performances, or practical experience***

Theater at Stanford:
 
 
 

Other theater experience:
 
 
 

Acting Training:
 
 
 

Dance training:
 
 
 

Dance performance experience:
 
 
 

Styles of dance that you have experience with:
 
 
 

Gymnastics:
 
 
 

Please list any Special Skills: (magic, stilt walking, juggling, etc·)

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Name?

What is your audition song?

Please circle your range if you know it:
soprano mezzo  alto  tenor  baritone bass

List all of your previous voice training and experience (including roles you have sung/played):
 
 

Can you read music? (please circle)
 Yes  No

Do you play any instruments? If so, which?
 

What performing groups are you currently in, if any?
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