Auditions:
NATS Musical Theater Auditions - November 21-22, 2008
-for printable forms, please see the forms page
-information about the February 2009 Student Auditions is found on this page
Purpose: The purpose of these auditions is to offer students of NATS teachers the opportunity to be adjudicated on their performance skills in acting—specifically characterization, as well as their vocal skills. Results for each division will be announced at the Awards Assembly, and first-place winners will be presented in a performance immediately following the awards ceremony. Although awards are given to a few participants, the primary purpose of all NATS auditions is education. These Auditions are open, and singers should observe other divisions. Participants are strongly urged to attend the workshop.
Auditions: Friday, November 21, 3:00-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 22, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Workshop: Saturday, 1:15-2:45 p.m.
Awards Assembly: Saturday, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Chandler-Gilbert Community College Music Building
2626 E. Pecos Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
Local Map/Directions
What to Prepare: All students are required to sing 2 gender-appropriate selections of contrasting character (i.e. up-tempo/ballad or comedic/dramatic, etc.) from the Broadway Musical Theatre Repertoire, including film. Character ("patter") songs from Gilbert & Sullivan or similar operetta are acceptable, but not more opera-like arias (e.g. Mabel's Poor Wand'ring One).
The two selections combined may not exceed 6 minutes in length for high school singers and 8 minutes for all other divisions.
Students may use no more than 2 hand props and a chair or stool. "Blocking" should be minimal and is not required.
Important Change in Application Procedure:
Applications must be mailed by the teacher and postmarked no later than Saturday, October 18, 2008.
Divisions: (ages, where pertinent*, are as of December 31, 2008)
| High School: |
| 0YM, 0YW (younger) |
*Ages 14-15 (age 13 may also enter this division)
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| 0IM, 0IW (intermediate) |
*Ages 16-17
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| 0OM, 0OW (older) |
*Ages 18-19 (high school only) |
| Undergraduate: |
| 1M, 1W |
not more than one year of study beyond high school, not more than *21 years of age.
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| 2M, 2W |
not more than two (2) years of study beyond high school, not more than *22 years of age.
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| **3M, 3W |
not more than three (3) years of study beyond high school, not more than *23 years of age.
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| **4M, 4W |
not more than four (4) years of study beyond high school, not more than *24 years of age. |
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| Post-Grad and Older Adult: |
| **1AM, 1AW |
not more than four (4) years of study beyond high school (no degree in voice, opera or Musical Theatre) and not eligible by age for an undergraduate division.
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| **2AM, 2AW |
more than four (4) years of study beyond high school or a degree in voice, opera or Musical Theatre. |
**These upper divisions may be combined, if number of entrants is low.
Similarly, Men and Women in the same division may be combined.
Collaborative Pianists: A pianist is limited to 10 singers. This limit is necessary for scheduling.
If requested, an Official Pianist will be available to play the audition only (does not include a rehearsal).
Cost is $35.00. Send readable copies (with cuts clearly marked) with the application.
Fees: Application Fee is $25.00. Fees cover Auditions expenses, including monetary awards for division winners.
Send application with fees to:
Stephanie Fox
4136 W. Delta Street
Tucson, AZ 85741
Teachers will be notified of judging assignments and students’ audition times by November 7, 2008.
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