- Last Updated on Friday, 01 September 2017 02:52
CAL U has announced Auditions for Holiday Show, Harry Connick, Jr.’s ‘The Happy Elf. ’
Actors, Singers, and Dancers Needed
Cal U Theatre will audition performers on Saturday, September 9 for its annual holiday show. The auditions will be held in Steele Hall on the campus of California University of Pennsylvania. Harry Connick Jr.’s The Happy Elf will be performed December 7-10 at 7 p.m. and December 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. in The Mainstage Theatre in Steele Hall.
The production team is in need of dancers and triple threats ages 5 and up. All types will be considered! This jazzy, whimsical show is filled with Santa and his Mrs., Elfettes (think Rockettes), kids, teens, and adults. Dancers should dress appropriately and bring all shoes.
Actor-singer-dancers should come prepared to dance and should prepare a selection from musical theatre between 16 and 32 bars in length. No a capella singing. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
DANCER ONLY (AGES 5 THROUGH ADULT)
10 a.m. -Noon
Must be there at 9:30 a.m.to fill out paperwork. Come dressed to move and with all shoes. No acting or singing required.
CHILDREN (age 5- 12, under 5’ in height)
11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Must arrive at 10:30 to fill out paperwork. Bring sheet music (no a capella singing or recorded accompaniment). Bring clothes and shoes for the dance portion. In addition to an active chorus of children, we are seeking the roles of youngest pole leader and Norbert’s mini-me.
TEEN AND ADULT ENSEMBLE
2 – 4 p.m.
Must be there at 1:30 to fill out paperwork. Bring sheet music (no a capella singing or recorded accompaniment). Bring clothes and shoes for the dance portion. In addition to the roles of Molly (young teen) and Curtis (young teen), we are in need of our smooth, singing Santa and his Mrs., elves of various types, and residents of Bluesville (yes…they are cranky and they sing The Blues).
Please contact the Theatre office at 724-938-4220 for more information.