High Point Community Theatre announces auditions for A Christmas Carol

A favorite Triad holiday tradition returns with High Point Community Theatre’s musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale. 10th annual production!

AUDITIONS

When: Friday, October 18, 20247:00 PM & Saturday, October 19, 20245:00 PM

Where: Centennial Station Arts Center
121 South Centennial StreetHigh Point, NC, 27260United States (map)

Ages 7+. All performance roles are volunteer.

Please prepare a 30 to 60-second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. A sound system will be available for those using a track, but it is not preferred. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged.

There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (you should prepare the provided dance combination(s) in advance of your audition). If you tap, please bring tap shoes (any gender). There is also a contemporary combination for featured dancers (any gender).

General Dance Audition (required for all who audition)

Tap Combination (prepare the combination in the video and be prepared to present your favorite time step)

Contemporary combination – put together a combination on your own that includes a minimum of: a pirouette, 4 chaine turns, Chasse saute arabesque on both sides, Chasse step leap on both sides

We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.

Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00 pm, Friday, October 18, 2024. Videos should include a 30 to 60-second vocal audition with accompaniment and the provided dance combination(s). The completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.

Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-6:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-9:30)

First company meeting: Monday, October 21

Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)

All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, 27260)

PERFORMANCES (Attendance at all performances is required)

  • Thursday, December 12 -10:00 am (school show)
  • Friday, December 13 – 10:00 am (school show)
  • Friday, December 13 – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 14 – 2:00 pm
  • Saturday, December 14 – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday, December 15 – 2:00 pm

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