13 THE MUSICAL

Evan Goldman is about to turn thirteen, and he can’t wait. His life seems full of possibilities — that is, until his parents get divorced, and he is forced to move with his mum from big-city New York to podunk Appleton, Indiana. If Evan can’t get the coolest kids to come to his bar mitzvah, how is he going to survive the school year, not to mention, the rest of his life?

As Evan navigates the world of cool kids and nerds, jocks and cheerleaders, first kisses and heartbreak, he comes to understand “What it Means to Be a Friend.” With a bright, catchy pop score from Jason Robert Brown, equal doses of humour and pathos,  13 is irresistible to grown ups and almost-grown ups alike.

Casting age for this production is 10 – 17 years.

CASTING WORKSHOP:

Group auditions will be held on Sunday 4 August, 10 am to 2pm at the MBTC venue. This will include group activities, script reading, vocal work/audition and movement exercises. All participants are required to stay for the duration of the audition to receive maximum benefits from the process.

No experience is required, all performance levels are encouraged and will be catered to accordingly, our goal is for everyone to have a fun experience.

No preparation is necessary but ensure that dance-appropriate clothing and footwear is worn. Please bring a water bottle.

WORKSHOP:

13 will be a full term production including the workshop. Rehearsals will be held Sunday afternoons and one weekday evening (TBC) commencing 18 August. The workshop will run from Monday 23 to Friday 27 September from 9am to 4pm each day. We will run on a specific schedule taking into account blocking, vocals and choreography to ensure that all performers remain actively learning. This schedule will be distributed at the beginning of the week with full staff contacts.

Each session will be supervised by representatives of the creative team, as well as other helpers representing MBYT. MBTC and MBYT emphasise the importance of having passionate and qualified instructors. 13 The Musical will be coordinated by a team of young people with extensive experience and ongoing education in their fields to ensure that students are given the best possible training and performance experience in a nurturing and enjoyable environment.

The theatre will be accessible and supervised from 8am to 6pm each day in the event that any performer cannot be dropped off or collected immediately before or after the day’s workshop. Lunch and snacks will be provided daily. Please ensure you have a named water bottle.

PERFORMANCES:

Friday 27 Septemeber – 7pm

Saturday 28 September – 2pm and 7pm

Sunday 29 September – 6pm

FEES:

The fee for the term-long workshop, including performance fees, tuition, costuming and catering  is $285.00 (includes term tuition). Participants will also receive complimentary Moreton Bay Theatre Company Inc Membership for the calendar year which will entitle them to discounts and bonuses for upcoming shows and events as well as up to date audition and event notifications.  A deposit of $100 is required when enrolling to secure your placement with the balance to be paid before commencement of classes. Payment plans can be arranged.

Payments can be made in cash/card or via bank transfer.

If paying by bank transfer please reference 13 and participants surname.

Name of Account: Moreton Bay Theatre Company Inc

BSB: 124-013

Account No: 22716151