Midnight - The Cinderella Musical Audition Pack

Presented by Fairholme College and Toowoomba Grammar School

Thursday 5 and Friday 6 June 2024 The Empire Theatre

MIDNIGHT: The Cinderella Musical Music and Lyrics by John Foreman and Anthony Costanzo Additional Music and Lyrics by Kate Miller-Heidke Book by Ean Murphy and Pip Mushin Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)

PRESENTED by Fairholme College and Toowoomba Grammar School THURSDAY 5 JUNE AND FRIDAY 6 JUNE 2025 THE EMPIRE THEATRE

INFORMATION Pack Please read the following information and complete the online registration form for:

Lead Roles Ensemble (Chorus) Specialist Dancers Orchestra Backstage Crew

Due by 5pm Wednesday, 2 October 2024 Please click here for the online registration form https://forms.office.com/r/J3NA8M0VcV

AUDITION information Auditions for Lead, Chorus and Specialist Dancer roles will be held on: Monday October 21 at Fairholme from 6pm-8:30pm (Boys Lead Audition) Tuesday October 22 at Fairholme from 6pm -8:30pm (Girls Lead Audition) Wednesday October 23 Fairholme from 6pm – 8:30pm (Chorus Audition) CALL-BACKS will be held on Sunday October 27 from 1pm-4pm at Fairholme College.

Details for orchestra and backstage crew will be emailed at a later date to students who register.

An alternate rehearsal schedule will be negotiated for orchestra members based on their availability.

AUDITION process The audition process will consist of solo work and group work.

The solo work will consist of:

Acting Demonstration Choose a character from one of the scripts uploaded to your school platform to read in character.

You don’t need to find a partner/group; we will partner you with different combinations on the night.

Be prepared for us to ask you to cold read other characters as well.

Singing Demonstration Prepare a 60 second excerpt of a music theatre, pop or rock song that you feel demonstrates your vocal strength and range. You may perform unaccompanied or bring a backing track loaded on a smartphone. You should also be prepared to do a short vocal range test.

The group work will consist of:

Group Movement Session You will be taught a short movement/dance sequence to perform as a group.

Group Singing- Chorus Audition You will be taught a song excerpt from the show to sing in a group.

Your audition will be assessed by a panel of the creative staff involved in the musical including the director, music director, choreographer, and others.

CALLBACK process Students will be notified by 5pm on Friday, October 25 if they are required for a call back on Sunday, October 27 from 1pm-4pm.

(Please note, if you are not on the call back list, it does not mean you will not be cast.)

Lead roles are open to students from Years 10 – 12 (2025); however, it is important for students to recognise that Lead Roles for Midnight are more suited to older students. There will be scope to include younger students in various cameo singing, dancing, and acting roles throughout the ensemble scenes.

CASTING As in previous years, student participation in the co-production incurs a participation levy per student.

The levy will go towards a cast T-shirt, all meals during production week, costumes, and incidentals.

A fee of $150 will be charged to each student’s term account. *If you are a boarder, please note these fees will be reduced by $20, as meals have already been funded in your boarding fees.

REHEARSAL and performance schedule A rehearsal schedule is mapped out below.

Please read it carefully and make sure you can attend rehearsals as required.

Not all students will be required at all times. A more detailed rehearsal schedule will be released in due course.

WEEK REHEARSAL DATES & TIMES Term 4, 2024 Week 4

Audition (Lead Male)

Monday October 21

Boys at Fairholme 6pm -8.30pm Term 4, 2024 Week 4

Audition (Lead Female)

Tuesday October 22

Girls at Fairholme 6pm – 8.30pm Term 4, 2024 Week 4

Audition (Chorus)

Wednesday October 23

Girls and Boys Fairholme 6pm -8.30pm Term 4, Week 4

Callback

Sunday October 27

Fairholme College 1pm -4pm Term 4, Week 6

Rehearsal

Wednesday, November 6, 6pm -8pm

Term 4, Week 6

Rehearsal

Sunday, November 10, 1pm -4pm

Term 4, Week 7

Rehearsal

Wednesday, November 13, 6pm -8pm

Term 4, Week 7

Rehearsal

Sunday, November 17, 1pm – 4pm

Term 4, Week 8

Rehearsal

Wednesday, November 20, 6pm -8pm

Last week of holidays

Musical Camp – Day 1

Thursday, January 23, 9am-3pm

Last week of holidays

Musical Camp – Day 2

Friday, January 24, 9am-3pm

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

WEEK REHEARSAL DATES & TIMES Term 1, Week 1

Rehearsal

Sunday, February 2, 12pm – 5pm

Term 1, Week 2

Rehearsal

Wednesday, February 5, 6pm -8pm

Term 1, Week 2

Rehearsal

Sunday, February 9, 12pm-5pm

Term 1, Week 3

Rehearsal

Wednesday, February 12, 6pm-8pm

Term 1, Week 3

Rehearsal

Sunday, February 16, 12pm-5pm

Term 1, Week 4

Rehearsal

Wednesday, February 19, 6pm-8pm

Term 1, Week 4

Rehearsal

Sunday, February 23, 12pm-5pm

Term 1, Week 5

Rehearsal

Wednesday, February 26, 6pm-8pm

Term 1, Week 5

Rehearsal

Sunday, March 2, 12pm-5pm

Term 1, Week 6

Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 5, 6pm-8pm

Term 1, Week 6

Rehearsal

Sunday, March 9, 12pm-5pm

Term 1, Week 7

Rehearsal (Hall Out)

Wednesday, March 12, 6pm-8pm

Term 1, Week 7

Rehearsal

Sunday, March 16, 12pm-5pm

Term 1, Week 8

Rehearsal

Wednesday, March 19, 6pm-8pm

Term 1, Week 8

Rehearsal

Sunday, March 23, 12pm-5pm

Term 1, Week 9

Rehearsal (Hall Out)

Wednesday, March 26, 6pm-8pm

Term 1, Week 9

Rehearsal

Sunday, March 30, 12pm -5pm

Term 1, Week 10

Intensive Day

Friday, April 4, 9am-3pm

Term 2, Week 1

Rehearsal

Wednesday April 23, 6pm -9pm

Term 2, Week 1

Rehearsal

Sunday, April 27, 12pm-5pm

Term 2, Week 2

Rehearsal

Wednesday, April 30, 6pm-9pm

Term 2, Week 2

Rehearsal

Sunday, May 4, 12pm-5pm

Term 2, Week 3

Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 7, 6pm-9pm

Term 2, Week 3

Rehearsal

Sunday, May 11, 12pm-5pm

Term 2, Week 4

Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 14, 6pm-9pm

Term 2, Week 4

Rehearsal

Sunday, May 18, 12pm-5pm

WEEK REHEARSAL DATES & TIMES Term 2, Week 5

Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 21, 6pm-9pm

Term 2, Week 5

Rehearsal

Sunday, May 25, 12pm-5pm

Term 2, Week 6

Rehearsal

Wednesday, May 28, 6pm-9pm

Term 2, Week 6

Rehearsal

Sunday, June 1, 12pm-5pm

Term 2, Week 7

Bump in

Monday, June 2

(Staff) 8.30am-6pm (Leads) 4pm-6pm Term 2, Week 7

Dress/Tech Rehearsal

Tuesday, June 3

(Staff) 8.30am-9pm (Cast) 4pm-9pm (Meal) Term 2, Week 7

Top and Tail

Wednesday, June 4

(Staff) 8.30pm-9pm (Cast) 4pm–9pm (Meal) Term 2, Week 7

Dress/Tech Rehearsal

Thursday, June 5

(Staff and Students) 8.30am-1.30pm (Dress Rehearsal: 10am) Term 2, Week 7

Show 1

Thursday, June 5

(Leads) 4pm-10pm (Meal) (Chorus) 5pm-10pm Evening Performance Commences 7pm Term 2, Week 7

Show 2 & Bump Out

Friday, June 6

(Staff) 8.30am-11 am (Leads) 4pm–10pm (Meal) (Chorus) 5pm–10pm Evening Performance Commences 7pm Final Celebration

Sunday June 15

1pm-3pm

SYNOPSIS Loosely inspired by the Cinderella story, this ground-breaking and enchanting new tale features Ella, a feisty, funny, and passionate young heroine who doesn’t want or need a so-called Prince Charming.

Enchanted by this alluring stranger, the prince finds himself in uncharted territory and quickly learns that ‘Ella’ is like no other.

Can he prove his worth? Can she ignite his desire for change? Can all be achieved before the magical stroke of MIDNIGHT?

CHARACTERS Ella Cinderella Mrs Lillicroft Housekeeper for Ella and her Father Miss Madrina Fairy Godmother Mr Cloverbelli Housekeeper for Ella and her Father Prince The King Andre Aide to the Prince Madame Bellingtonr Ella’s Stepmother Rosalie Bellington Ella’s Stepsister Tiffany Bellington Ella’s Stepsister Father Ella’s Father Stella x 2 ages Daughter of Ella and the Prince Princess of Verona Emperor’s Daughter Emperor Mr Abernathy Ella’s Bear

Ensemble: Numerous individual singing and dancing parts for ensemble, harmony singers both on and off stage. > King’s Aides (x5) > Giggling Girls / Cheeky Kid and Parents > Fernando from Fernando’s Fabric Stall > Marketplace: Townsfolk / Stall holders / Guards (x2) / Servants > Tavern Scene: Tavern Folk (x5) / Inn Keeper / Friends / Herbert and Wife > Mother and Lady Madeline / Adriana / Allesandra / Poor Woman 1 and 2 / Palace Staff / Barman / Bar Staff / Lad 1 and 2 / Model 1, 2 and 3 > Ball Locals (x6 have to be able to dance and act) > Town Criers (x3)

CONTACTS Toowoomba Grammar School Teacher-In-Charge Music Ms Wendy Burns – w.burns@twgs.qld.edu.au Fairholme College Head of The Arts Mrs Karen Hayward - karen.hayward@fairholme.qld.edu.au