AUDITIONS for PTPA Youth Academy production of "CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR."
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We are very excited to announce AUDITIONS for the PTPA Youth Academy’s Production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Jr. at PTPA! This production is fully staffed by young adults with mentorship from PTPA mainstage veteran performers and crew.
WHO:
Auditions are open for youth of all experience levels from 7-18 years old.
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director - Emily Brekke
Music Director - Brayden Dudinyak
Technical Director - AJ Miller
Choreographer - Kailyn MacCollum
Costumer - Ava Badamo
Stage Manager - Lexi Bradbury
Mentors: Adam Randis, Tim Solarek, Cali Solarek, T.R. Laputka, Kristi Gallagher
WHERE AND WHEN:
Saturday, June 28, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, June 29, 2pm-4pm
at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201
*Auditions will be held in the rehearsal studios in the theatre basement. Please enter the building at the rear stage doors on Mine Street and follow signs downstairs to the audition space.
SHOW DATES & TIMES:
Friday, September 5 @ 7pm
Saturday, September 6 @ 7pm
Sunday, September 7 @ 3pm
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
*Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of July 15 through August 30 ready to be submitted. There will be a mandatory tech week of rehearsals from August 31 through September 4.
*Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone. They will also be asked to read short excerpts from the script.
*Youth auditioning are encouraged to come in loose fitting, comfortable clothes and will be taught a brief dance routine.
*Audition Callbacks, if necessary, will be held July 5 at 2pm. Auditionees will be contacted individually regarding vocal and script requirements.
*Video submissions of vocal auditions will also be accepted until June 30 @ 11:59 PM. Youth auditioning via video may be asked in follow-up to send additional videos with scene excerpts from the show or an additional song/part of a song. Please email video submissions or questions to YXJ0aXN0aWNkaXJlY3RvciB8IHB0cGFzaG93cyAhIG9yZw==
SYNOPSIS:
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher. CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR. is based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and features an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins).
ROLES:
(all roles available)
Jeremy and Jemima Potts
Jeremy and Jemima Potts are energetic children who are always up for an adventure. They are friends and do everything together, and their greatest wish is to save Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the junkyard. Needs to be two performers who work well together and are good actors and singers. It’s helpful if these performers read as younger than Potts, Truly, and Grandpa onstage.
Jeremy:
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Jemima:
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Chitty
Chitty is the famous race car that beats the Vulgarians multiple times in the Grand Prix. There will be five to seven actors used to create this magical car. The performers cast to operate the car must work as an excellent team. They should also be singers who are very comfortable onstage.
Caractacus Potts
Caractacus Potts is Jeremy and Jemima’s father. He is an eccentric inventor who cares deeply about his children. Should be an experienced performer with a great voice who is very comfortable onstage. The role was played by Dick Van Dyke in the film version, and he’s a great example: a charming, charismatic leading man with great comic timing.
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Mr. Coggins
Mr. Coggins owns Coggins Garage and ultimately sells Chitty to Potts and the children. Needs to be a good actor who can portray Mr. Coggins’s humor and kindness. This role is non-singing.
Junkman
The Junkman is mean and a bit scary. Needs to be a good actor who can lean into this character’s threatening persona. This role is non-singing.
Truly Scrumptious
Truly Scrumptious is the smart, confident, adventurous daughter of Lord Scrumptious who quickly earns the Potts family’s trust. A fantastic singer, actor, and dancer who pairs well with the Potts family and can command the stage.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Grandpa
Grandpa loves Jeremy, Jemima, and Potts with all his heart. Though his experience in the military drives many of his interactions, underneath all his bluster, the most important thing to Grandpa is his family. Should be a great actor and a good singer who is unafraid to make bold choices onstage.
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Miss Phillips
Miss Phillips is the no-nonsense assistant to Lord Scrumptious. This is a great feature for someone who can create a strong character but might not be quite ready for a larger role. Miss Phillips does not have a singing solo.
Lord Scrumptious
Lord Scrumptious is the all-powerful owner of the candy factory. A strong, confident performer who is comfortable commanding the stage and pairs well with Truly. This role is non-singing.
Baron & Baroness
The Baron and Baroness are larger- than-life villains. Need to be excellent performers who can act, sing, dance, and who aren’t afraid to chew the scenery a bit. The Baron and Baroness should pair together well and embody both the comically inept villain and the real threat to the Potts family.
Baron:
Vocal range top: C#4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Baroness:
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Boris and Goran
Boris and Goran are the worst spies ever. These comical roles play off each another throughout the entire show and have some of the funniest dialogue, so needs to be two hilarious performers who can really land a joke. Boris and Goran do not sing but should be good movers since they have some physical comedy.
Morris Dancer
The Morris Dancers perform during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Should be good singers and great dancers who can carry the number.
Fair Announcer
The Fair Announcer kicks off the Fun Fair by introducing the Morris Dancers. This is a great role for a newer performer who might not be ready to take on a large role but it does need a BIG voice!
Violet and Sid
Violet and Sid are great featured roles, and they are involved in a bit of stage magic during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Need to be good actors and responsible performers who can perform the staging the same way for each performance.
Turkey Farmer
The Turkey Farmer has a brief scene after “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” This is a good place for an actor who can make a big impression in a short amount of time. This role is non-singing.
Toymaker
The Toymaker has been secretly working to save children right under the Baron and Baroness’s noses. The Toymaker is compassionate, clever, and never gives up trying to help people. Should be a great actor and a good singer to portray the Toymaker’s kindness. The Toymaker should be a total contrast to the Child Catcher.
Vocal range top: A3
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Toby, Marta, and Greta
Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.
Toby:
Vocal range top: A3
Vocal range bottom: C3
Marta:
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Greta:
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Child Catcher
The Child Catcher is a villain with none of the Baron and Baroness’s humor. Needs to be a performer who isn’t afraid to be terrifying! The Child Catcher doesn’t sing but should be a great actor.
Ensemble
The ensemble for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is made up of a myriad of vibrant characters including Chef 1, Chef 2, Chef 3, additional Chefs, Workers, Townspeople, Dogs, Soldiers, Star Chorus, Fairgoers, Seagulls, Vulgarians, and Hidden Children. All of these characters help fill out the world of the show, so the bolder your actors’ choices the better.
*Please forward all video auditions and questions to YXJ0aXN0aWNkaXJlY3RvciB8IHB0cGFzaG93cyAhIG9yZw==*
WHO:
Auditions are open for youth of all experience levels from 7-18 years old.
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director - Emily Brekke
Music Director - Brayden Dudinyak
Technical Director - AJ Miller
Choreographer - Kailyn MacCollum
Costumer - Ava Badamo
Stage Manager - Lexi Bradbury
Mentors: Adam Randis, Tim Solarek, Cali Solarek, T.R. Laputka, Kristi Gallagher
WHERE AND WHEN:
Saturday, June 28, 6pm-8pm
Sunday, June 29, 2pm-4pm
at the Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W Broad St, Hazleton PA 18201
*Auditions will be held in the rehearsal studios in the theatre basement. Please enter the building at the rear stage doors on Mine Street and follow signs downstairs to the audition space.
SHOW DATES & TIMES:
Friday, September 5 @ 7pm
Saturday, September 6 @ 7pm
Sunday, September 7 @ 3pm
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
*Those participating will be provided with an audition form to complete upon entering the theatre. Please have a list of rehearsal conflicts that you are aware of between the dates of July 15 through August 30 ready to be submitted. There will be a mandatory tech week of rehearsals from August 31 through September 4.
*Auditionees should prepare 16-32 bars (approximately between :45 and 1:30) of a song from the show or in the style of the show and come with a karaoke track to sing along with on their phone. They will also be asked to read short excerpts from the script.
*Youth auditioning are encouraged to come in loose fitting, comfortable clothes and will be taught a brief dance routine.
*Audition Callbacks, if necessary, will be held July 5 at 2pm. Auditionees will be contacted individually regarding vocal and script requirements.
*Video submissions of vocal auditions will also be accepted until June 30 @ 11:59 PM. Youth auditioning via video may be asked in follow-up to send additional videos with scene excerpts from the show or an additional song/part of a song. Please email video submissions or questions to YXJ0aXN0aWNkaXJlY3RvciB8IHB0cGFzaG93cyAhIG9yZw==
SYNOPSIS:
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher. CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG JR. is based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and features an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins).
ROLES:
(all roles available)
Jeremy and Jemima Potts
Jeremy and Jemima Potts are energetic children who are always up for an adventure. They are friends and do everything together, and their greatest wish is to save Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the junkyard. Needs to be two performers who work well together and are good actors and singers. It’s helpful if these performers read as younger than Potts, Truly, and Grandpa onstage.
Jeremy:
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Jemima:
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Chitty
Chitty is the famous race car that beats the Vulgarians multiple times in the Grand Prix. There will be five to seven actors used to create this magical car. The performers cast to operate the car must work as an excellent team. They should also be singers who are very comfortable onstage.
Caractacus Potts
Caractacus Potts is Jeremy and Jemima’s father. He is an eccentric inventor who cares deeply about his children. Should be an experienced performer with a great voice who is very comfortable onstage. The role was played by Dick Van Dyke in the film version, and he’s a great example: a charming, charismatic leading man with great comic timing.
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Mr. Coggins
Mr. Coggins owns Coggins Garage and ultimately sells Chitty to Potts and the children. Needs to be a good actor who can portray Mr. Coggins’s humor and kindness. This role is non-singing.
Junkman
The Junkman is mean and a bit scary. Needs to be a good actor who can lean into this character’s threatening persona. This role is non-singing.
Truly Scrumptious
Truly Scrumptious is the smart, confident, adventurous daughter of Lord Scrumptious who quickly earns the Potts family’s trust. A fantastic singer, actor, and dancer who pairs well with the Potts family and can command the stage.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Grandpa
Grandpa loves Jeremy, Jemima, and Potts with all his heart. Though his experience in the military drives many of his interactions, underneath all his bluster, the most important thing to Grandpa is his family. Should be a great actor and a good singer who is unafraid to make bold choices onstage.
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Miss Phillips
Miss Phillips is the no-nonsense assistant to Lord Scrumptious. This is a great feature for someone who can create a strong character but might not be quite ready for a larger role. Miss Phillips does not have a singing solo.
Lord Scrumptious
Lord Scrumptious is the all-powerful owner of the candy factory. A strong, confident performer who is comfortable commanding the stage and pairs well with Truly. This role is non-singing.
Baron & Baroness
The Baron and Baroness are larger- than-life villains. Need to be excellent performers who can act, sing, dance, and who aren’t afraid to chew the scenery a bit. The Baron and Baroness should pair together well and embody both the comically inept villain and the real threat to the Potts family.
Baron:
Vocal range top: C#4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Baroness:
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Boris and Goran
Boris and Goran are the worst spies ever. These comical roles play off each another throughout the entire show and have some of the funniest dialogue, so needs to be two hilarious performers who can really land a joke. Boris and Goran do not sing but should be good movers since they have some physical comedy.
Morris Dancer
The Morris Dancers perform during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Should be good singers and great dancers who can carry the number.
Fair Announcer
The Fair Announcer kicks off the Fun Fair by introducing the Morris Dancers. This is a great role for a newer performer who might not be ready to take on a large role but it does need a BIG voice!
Violet and Sid
Violet and Sid are great featured roles, and they are involved in a bit of stage magic during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Need to be good actors and responsible performers who can perform the staging the same way for each performance.
Turkey Farmer
The Turkey Farmer has a brief scene after “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” This is a good place for an actor who can make a big impression in a short amount of time. This role is non-singing.
Toymaker
The Toymaker has been secretly working to save children right under the Baron and Baroness’s noses. The Toymaker is compassionate, clever, and never gives up trying to help people. Should be a great actor and a good singer to portray the Toymaker’s kindness. The Toymaker should be a total contrast to the Child Catcher.
Vocal range top: A3
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Toby, Marta, and Greta
Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.
Toby:
Vocal range top: A3
Vocal range bottom: C3
Marta:
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Greta:
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Child Catcher
The Child Catcher is a villain with none of the Baron and Baroness’s humor. Needs to be a performer who isn’t afraid to be terrifying! The Child Catcher doesn’t sing but should be a great actor.
Ensemble
The ensemble for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is made up of a myriad of vibrant characters including Chef 1, Chef 2, Chef 3, additional Chefs, Workers, Townspeople, Dogs, Soldiers, Star Chorus, Fairgoers, Seagulls, Vulgarians, and Hidden Children. All of these characters help fill out the world of the show, so the bolder your actors’ choices the better.
*Please forward all video auditions and questions to YXJ0aXN0aWNkaXJlY3RvciB8IHB0cGFzaG93cyAhIG9yZw==*
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