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1 Dear Academy Members, Simply Theatre Academy is delighted to announce details of their Academy production for Autumn / Winter 2013: “Blood Brothers” (the nonmusical version inspired by the musical by Willy Russell) This version features Russell's story of two twin brothers who are separated at birth and who grow up in two radically opposite social backgrounds. Yet, the ending of this production is slightly different of the musical, which is still enjoying a successful run in London's West End. Mrs. Johnston's big ballad ("Out of a Movie with Marilyn Monroe") is the only song kept in this production. Our production of Blood Brothers will take place at Simply Theatre Studios, Main House on : Thursday 21 st November, Friday 22 nd November, Saturday 23 rd November, Sunday 24 th November, Thursday 28 th November, Friday 29 th November, Saturday 30 th November, Sunday 1 st December. Want to audition? If you are an Academy member aged between 10 and 18 you can book your audition time by visiting www.simplytheatre.com/auditions Audition dates 28th and 29 th September 2013. If you want to audition but cannot make these dates please let us know and we may be able to help. Attached is your audition pack containing all relevant information regarding the auditions. Please contact the Simply Theatre office on 022 860 05 18 or alternatively email [email protected] if you have any further questions. Best Wishes & ‘Break a leg!’ Your Simply Theatre Academy Team

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Dear  Academy  Members,    Simply  Theatre  Academy  is  delighted  to  announce  details  of  their  Academy  production  for  Autumn  /  Winter  2013:  “Blood  Brothers”  (the  non-­‐musical  version  inspired  by  the  musical  by  Willy  Russell)    This   version   features   Russell's   story   of   two   twin   brothers  who  are  separated  at  birth  and  who  grow  up  in  two  radically  opposite   social   backgrounds.   Yet,   the   ending   of   this  production   is   slightly   different   of   the  musical,   which   is   still  enjoying   a   successful   run   in   London's   West   End.   Mrs.  Johnston's   big   ballad   ("Out   of   a   Movie   with   Marilyn  Monroe")  is  the  only  song  kept  in  this  production.      Our   production   of  Blood  Brothers  will   take   place   at   Simply  Theatre  Studios,  Main  House  on  :  Thursday   21st   November,   Friday   22nd   November,   Saturday  

23rd  November,  Sunday  24th    November,  Thursday  28th  November,  Friday  29th  November,  Saturday  30th  November,  Sunday  1st  December.      Want  to  audition?  If  you  are  an  Academy  member  aged  between  10  and  18  you  can  book  your  audition  time  by  visiting  www.simplytheatre.com/auditions    Audition  dates  -­‐  28th  and  29th  September  2013.  If  you  want  to  audition  but  cannot  make  these  dates  please  let  us  know  and  we  may  be  able  to  help.      Attached  is  your  audition  pack  containing  all  relevant  information  regarding  the  auditions.  Please  contact  the  Simply  Theatre  office  on  022  860  05  18  or  alternatively  email  [email protected]  if  you  have  any  further  questions.    Best  Wishes  &  ‘Break  a  leg!’  Your  Simply  Theatre  Academy  Team                            

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AUDITION  DETAILS    Auditions  for  Blood  Brothers  will  take  place  on  28th  and  29th  September  2013..          Audition  times  on  Saturday  28th  September  are:  Session  1  :  14.15hr  –  15.45hr  Session  2  :  16.00hr  –  17.30hr  Audition  times  on  Sunday  29th  September  are:  Session  3  :  11.00  hr-­‐  12.30hr  Session  4  :  12.45hr-­‐  14.15hr  Session  5  :14.30hr  –  16.00hr  Session  6  :  16.15  –  17.45hr    If  you  have  a  preference  of  audition  time,  please  state  so  when  you  book  your  audition  time.  We  will  do  our  best  to  accommodate  this  request,  however  due  to  the  high  demand  expected  for  auditions  we  cannot  guarantee  to  do  so.      WHAT  WILL  I  BE  DOING  IN  THE  AUDITION  PROCESS?      As  part  of  for  your  audition,  you  will  be  asked  to  perform  a  monologue  from  memory,  chosen  from  the  options  presented  at  the  end  of  this  pack.      Remember  to  think  about  where  you  think  your  character  is  at  the  time  of  this  monologue  who  he  may  be  talking  to  and  what  they  are  feeling.  How  can  you  get  this  information  over  to  your  audience  (director)  through  your  audition?    You  may  feel  free  to  choose  any  of  the  monologues  for  your  audition,  as  no  matter  what  you  perform  at  audition  you  will  still  be  considered  for  all  parts.  This  said,  if  you  are  particularly  keen  on  playing  a  specific  part  and  this  character  is  offered  as  an  audition  monologue,  then  it  would  be  a  good  idea  to  prepare  the  appropriate  one  for  audition.    During  the  audition  you  may  be  asked  to  perform  your  monologue  in  different  ways.  You  may  also  be  asked  to  work  on  a  small  scene  from  the  play,  with  other  auditions  and  take  part  in  some  group  improvisations.  The  auditions  will  feel  a  bit  like  a  workshop,  and  so  while  you  should  prepare  thoroughly  and  do  yourself  justice,  you  don't  need  to  be  nervous.      There  is  some  more  advice  regarding  auditions  on  the  Simply  Theatre  website,  particularly  for  those  who  have  not  auditioned  before.      For  more  information  on  preparing  for  audition,  please  see  the  attached  ‘Audition  Hints  and  Tips’  document.                

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   PRODUCTION  DETAILS  Our  production  will  take  place  at  Simply  Theatre  Studios,  Main  House,  Centre  Choiseul,  Avenue  de  Choiseul  23a,  1290  Versoix    Production  dates:  Thursday  21st  November  at  19.00  Fri  22nd  November  at  19.00  Sat  23rd  Novemeber  14.00  and  18.30  Sunday  24th  November  14.00  and  17.00  Thursday  28th  November  at  19.00  Friday  29th  November  at  19.00  Saturday  30th  November  14.00  and  18.30    Sunday  1st  Decemeber  14.00  and  17.00.  .      Please  be  aware  that  being  involved  in  this  production  is  a  definite  commitment.  Each  cast  member  must  be  present  for  all  rehearsals  when  he  or  she  is  required.  The  only  exception  to  this  is  if  we  have  been  notified  of  an  absence  at  the  time  of  audition.  A  full  and  detailed  rehearsal  schedule  for  the  production  will  be  issued  to  all  of  the  cast  members  when  the  full  cast  list  is  in  place,  however  here  is  a  rough  guide.    Rehearsal  dates:  Rehearsals  will  take  place  at  Simply  Studios  on  the  following  weekends:  Saturday  5th  October  from  1pm  –  6pm  and  Sunday  6th  October  from  10am  –  5pm  Saturday  12th  October  from  1pm  –  6pm  and  Sunday  13th  October  from  10am  –  5pm  Saturday  19th  October  from  1pm  –  6pm  and  Sunday  20th  October  from  10am  –  5pm  Saturday  26th  October  from  1pm  –  6pm  and  Sunday  27th  October  from  10am  –  5pm  Saturday  1st  November  from  1pm  –  6pm  and  Sunday  2nd  November  from  10am  –  5pm  Saturday  9th  November  from  1pm  –  6pm  and  Sunday  10th  November  from  10am  –  5pm  Saturday  16th  November  from  1pm  –  6pm  and  Sunday  17th  November  from  10am  –  5pm  Tuesday  19th  November  from  5pm  –  9pm  Wednesday  20th  November  from  5pm  –  9.30pm    (exact  call  times  will    be  given  after  completion  off  successful  audition,  please  be  aware  additional  dates  may  be  added  to  this)    Full  scripts  for  the  show  will  be  provided  following  the  completion  of  a  successful  audition.  If  you  are  successful  and  gain  a  part  in  the  production,  we  ask  each  participant  to  pay  a  small  fee  to  help  towards  production  costs.      The  fee  for  Academy  students  enrolled  on  weekly  academy  courses  is  a  one  off  payment  of  190chf.  Students  who  are  members  of  the  Academy  via  weekend  /  summer  workshops  etc.  but  not  weekly  students  will  be  asked  to  pay  a  fee  of  500chf.          

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 A  SIMPLY  THEATRE  ACADEMY  PRODUCTION  

BLOOD BROTHERS  THE  SYNOPSIS    Act  One    

Around  the  beginning  of  the  1960s,  Mrs  Johnstone  is  deep  in  debt  and  cannot  support  her  seven  children  after  her  husband  walks  out  on  her,  so  she  takes  a  job  as  a  cleaner  for  a  wealthy  local  couple,  Mr  and  Mrs  Lyons.  Soon  she  finds  out  she  is  pregnant  again  but  she  can  barely  afford  to  raise  the  child.  

Mrs.  Lyons  is  desperate  for  a  baby  but  is  unable  to  conceive,  and  would  like  to  adopt  a  child  but  her  husband  does  not  agree.  Mrs  Johnstone  finds  out  that  she  is  going  to  have  twins  and  explains  to  Mrs  Lyons  that  she  cannot  afford  to  raise  two  more  babies.  Mrs  Lyons  then  suggests  that  Mrs  Johnstone  gives  one  of  the  babies  to  her.  Mrs  Johnstone  apprehensively  agrees  to  this  and  is  made  to  swear  on  The  Bible  to  keep  to  the  deal.  Mrs  Johnstone  has  the  twins  (Mickey  and  Edward),  but  then  regrets  having  agreed  to  give  one  away.  She  lies  to  her  other  children,  saying  that  the  other  baby  had  died  and  gone  to  heaven.  

Mrs.  Johnstone  continues  to  work  for  Mrs  Lyons,  but  Mrs  Lyons  soon  feels  that  Mrs  Johnstone  is  paying  too  much  attention  to  the  child  that  she  has  given  up  to  her.  She  fires  Mrs  Johnstone,  who  wants  to  take  the  baby  with  her,  but  Mrs  Lyons  plays  on  Mrs  Johnstone's  superstitions  by  telling  her  that  "if  twins  separated  at  birth  learn  that  they  were  once  one  of  a  pair  they  will  both  immediately  die".  Mrs  Johnstone  refuses  to  take  the  money  that  Mrs  Lyons  gave  her  and  leaves  without  the  child  and  money.  

Seven  years  later,  Mickey,  the  son  Mrs.  Johnstone  kept,  meets  Edward,  the  other  twin,  and  after  learning  they  share  the  same  birthday,  the  two  boys  make  a  pact  to  become  blood  brothers,  with  Mickey  calling  Edward:  Eddie.  Mrs  Johnstone  finds  them  and  sends  Eddie  away,  telling  him  not  to  come  round  again  or  else  the  "Bogey-­‐man"  will  get  him.  Later  in  the  day  Mickey  goes  to  Eddie's  house,  and  Mrs  Lyons  throws  him  out.  She  and  Eddie  argue  on  the  subject,  and  Eddie  swears  at  her.  Mrs  Lyons  slaps  him  and  immediately  regrets  her  reaction.  She  realises  that  he  has  learned  to  swear  from  Mickey.  

Mickey  is  playing  with  some  neighborhood  children  including  his  friend  Linda.  Afterwards,  he  takes  her  to  see  Eddie,  and  the  three  of  them  sneak  off  to  play,  but  are  caught  by  a  policeman  when  about  to  throw  stones  through  a  window.  Mrs  Lyons  tries  to  find  Eddie.  She  becomes  worried  about  Eddie's  friendship  with  Mickey,  as  she  has  started  to  believe  the  superstition  that  she  herself  had  made  up.  She  decides  to  move  and  persuades  her  husband  who  realizes  she  is  becoming  ill.  When  Eddie  says  goodbye,  Mrs  Johnstone  gives  him  a  locket  with  a  picture  of  herself  and  Mickey,  as  the  boys  separate.  

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The  scene  shifts  to  the  time  around  the  end  of  the  1960s  when  the  Johnstone  family  are  being  rehoused  from  the  condemned  inner  city  slum  area  of  Liverpool  to  a  new  council  house  in  the  nearby  overspill  town  of  Skelmersdal  

 

ACT  TWO  

It  is  now  the  mid  1970s  and  Eddie,  Mickey  and  Linda  are  14  years  old.  The  Johnstones'  lives  have  improved  since  moving,  and  they  have  not  seen  Eddie  in  all  this  time.  Mickey  has  a  crush  on  Linda,  who  is  obviously  interested  in  him  too,  but  Mickey  does  not  know  how  to  act  with  her.  Both  of  them  are  suspended  after  mouthing  off  to  their  teacher.  Eddie  is  suspended  from  his  boarding  school  for  refusing  to  give  up  Mrs  Johnstone's  locket  to  a  teacher,  but  he  will  not  tell  his  mother  who  it  was  from.  Mrs  Lyons  sees  Mrs  Johnstone  near  her  house  and  her  worries  are  renewed.  Eddie  and  Mickey  bump  into  each  other  in  a  field,  but  do  not  recognize  each  other.  They  become  friends  again,  each  wanting  to  be  like  the  other.  They  finally  realize  who  the  other  is  and  meet  up  with  Linda.  Mrs  Lyons  flies  into  a  rage  and  tries  to  kill  Mrs  Johnstone,  but  she  couldn't  and  Mrs  Johnstone  just  showed  her  out  of  the  door.  

Four  years  later,  an  18-­‐year-­‐old  Eddie  has  feelings  for  Linda,  but  will  not  say  anything,  as  he  knows  Mickey  likes  her  too.  Eddie  leaves  for  university,  but  not  before  encouraging  Mickey  to  ask  Linda  out.  During  Eddie's  absence,  around  the  turn  of  the  1980s,  Mickey  is  made  redundant  from  his  factory  job  due  to  the  recession,  which  forces  him  onto  the  dole.  He  soon  discovers  that  Linda  is  pregnant,  and  they  decide  to  get  married.  Eddie  returns  at  Christmas  ready  to  party  and  have  fun,  but  Mickey  realizes  that  they  are  now  very  different;  after  a  small  fight  with  Eddie,  they  part.  To  get  money,  Mickey  assists  his  brother  Sammy  in  a  robbery  that  goes  wrong,  and  becomes  an  accessory  to  a  murder  committed  by  Sammy.  He  is  sentenced  to  seven  years  in  prison.  

In  prison,  Mickey  falls  into  a  deep  depression.  When  released  early  for  good  behaviour,  he  is  still  dependent  on  anti-­‐depressants,  and  he  turns  away  from  Linda.  Linda,  unable  to  get  Mickey  off  the  anti-­‐depressants,  contacts  Eddie,  who  is  now  a  councillor,  and  he  gets  them  their  own  house  and  gets  Mickey  a  job.  Linda  worries  about  Mickey  and  meets  up  with  Eddie.  Mrs  Lyons  sees  them  together  and  tells  Mickey  about  it.  Mickey,  distraught  over  Eddie  and  Linda's  affair,  grabs  the  gun  that  Sammy  hid  before  he  got  arrested  and  then  storms  down  to  the  council  offices  to  confront  Eddie.  

There,  Eddie  is  giving  a  speech  when  Mickey  storms  in  with  the  gun.  Mickey  asks  why,  even  though  Eddie  has  everything  and  Mickey  has  nothing,  Eddie  would  take  away  the  one  good  thing  that  Mickey  had  —  Linda.  Eddie  denies  this  intention,  and  the  police  enter,  demanding  that  Mickey  put  the  gun  down,  Mickey  lowers  the  gun.  Mrs.  Johnstone  runs  in  and,  in  an  attempt  to  stop  Mickey  from  shooting  Eddie,  tells  the  two  brothers  the  truth.    On  hearing  this  news  the  boys  are  shocked  when  a  crazed  Mrs  lyons  enters  in  a  state  that  the  truth  has  been  revealed.  She  proceeds  to  shoot  Mickey,  Eddie  now  knowing  the  truth  jumps  in  front  of  Mickey  and  is  killed.  Mrs  lyons  realsies  her  

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son  is  dead  and  shoots    Mickey  dead.  Mrs  Lyons's  superstitious  prediction  has  come  true,  and  the  Narrator  questions  whether  class  was  more  to  blame  than  superstition.  

The  story  ends  some  time  around  the  mid  1980s  with  the  deaths  of  Mickey  and  Edward.  

 

                                                             

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CAST  (in  order  of  appearance)    Please  note  that  your  playing  age  is  not  your  chronological  age,  but  the  age  you  appear  to  be  on  the  stage.  For  example,  you  may  be  18  years  old  but  may  appear  to  be  14  or  15  on  stage.    All  roles  require  a  Liverpudlian  accent  apart  from  Mrs  Lyons  and  Edward  who  speak  in  R.P  (posh  English)   The  Narrator    This  role  commentates  on  the  action  throughout  the  play  and  can  take  interact  with  the  action,  throughout  the  play.  

• This  role  is  open  to  interpretation  and  could  be  played  by  a  male  or  female  of  any  age    

Mrs  Johnstone  Female,  (playing  ages  25-­‐50  in  the  play).    

• A  single  mother  of  seven  who  finds  herself  pregnant  with  twins.  She  used  to  be  quite  a  looker,  which  we  still  get  a  sense  of  even  underneath  her  grief  (people  used  to  compare  her  to  Marilyn  Monroe).  Compassionate  and  determined,  she  always  acts  with  her  children’s  best  interest  in  mind.  

 Mrs  Lyons  Female,  (playing  ages  30-­‐55  in  the  play).  

• Upper  class  wife,  from  a  world  of  privilege,  she  is  desperate  to  have  a  baby  and  convinces  Mrs.  Johnstone  to  give  her  one  of  her  unborn  twins.  Her  devotion  to  Edward  develops  into  an  unhealthy  obsession  to  protect  him  from  the  truth  of  his  past,  with  tragic  results.  

 Mickey: Male,  (playing  ages  7-­‐25  in  the  play).  

• Twin  brother  to  Edward,  Mickey  is  raised  by  his  real  mother  in  relative  poverty.  A  good-­‐natured  and  well-­‐meaning  kid,  he  turns  to  a  life  of  crime  when  he  has  trouble  providing  for  his  family  as  an  adult.  This  leads  to  a  period  of  dark  depression,  from  which  Mickey  never  fully  recovers.

Edward  Male,  (playing  ages  7-­‐25  in  the  play).    

• Twin  brother  to  Mickey,  Edward  is  given  away  by  his  mother  to  the  well-­‐to-­‐do  Lyons  family.  He  attends  the  best  boarding  schools,  eventually  becoming  a  respected  politician.  An  earnest  and  sheltered  kid,  he  is  delighted  to  befriend  Mickey  and  learn  how  to  let  loose  and  get  in  trouble.  Hopelessly  in  love  with  Linda.  

   

Linda  Female,  (playing  ages  7-­‐25  in  the  play).    She  is  feisty,  fun  loving  and  loyal  with  a  good  heart.  

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Grows  up  in  the  same  lower  class  neighborhood  as  Mickeys    family,  and  befriends  Mickey  and  Eddie.  She  is  in  love  with  Mickey,  and  they  eventually  marry  when  she  gets  pregnant.  She  is  doomed  to  pay  a  price  for  her  role  in  the  central  love  triangle.    

 There  are  many  other  smaller  speaking  roles  to  be  cast,  including  Kid  (1,2,3,4),  Milkman,  Policewoman,  Doctor                                                                                    

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 AUDITION  EXTRACTS    Narrator    So  did  you  ever  hear  the  tale  of  the  Johnstone  Twins,  As  like  each  other  as  two  new  pins:  Of  one  womb  born,  on  the  self  same  day,  How  one  was  kept,  one  given  away?    Did  you  ever  hear  the  tell  of  that  young  mother  Who  stood  and  watched  brother  parted  from  brother  Who  saw  her  children  wrenched  apart,  That  woman,  with  a  stone  in  place  of  a  heart?    Then  bring  her  on,  come  on  lets  see  The  author  of  such  cruelty.  And  judge  for  ourselves  this  terrible  sin.  Bring  on  the  mother,  let  the  story  begin.    Mrs  Johnstone  (Enters  and  stands  in  the  office)  You  see,  and  I  just  feel  that  if  I  could  leave  here  and,  and  you  know,  sort  of  start  again,  in  a  new  house  in  a  new  place  where  I  wasn’t  known  ,  where  the  kids  weren’t  known,  well  we  could  start  again  with  a  clean  sheet.  Do  you  know  what  I  mean?  You  know  if  we  cfould  just  like  ,  find  a  place  to  start  again.  See  we’ve  tried  here.    We’ve  tried  to  like  turn  over  to  a  new  page  ,  but  like  ,  like  the  blotches  keep  showing  through.  But  if  we  could  move.(Pause)  Well  could  you  put  me  on  the  waiting  list?  Please.  Thank  you.(Pause)  Well  even  if  it  is  in  a  few  years  ,  I  mean  as  long  as  I  knew  there  was  a  chance  well,  well  it’d  be  something  to  hold  on  to,  wouldn’t  it?    Mrs  Lyons  (Entering  with  telephone)  I  want  you  to  come  home  Richard…For  gods  sake  leave  the  office  …..Because  I  don’t  know  where  Edward  is…But  out  playing  where?.....There’s  nothing  wrong  with  my  nerves….It’s  it’s  this  place:  I  hate  it,  I  want  to  move.  It  doesn’t  have  to  be  far  away……It’s    these  people,  these  people  Edward  has  been  mixing  with…..You  don’t  see  it  Richard.You  don’t  see  how  he  is  drawn  to  them…….I  don’t  need    to  see  the  doctor(  Making  an  effort  to  control  herself)  I’m  fine.  I’m  fine.  I  just  want  to  move  away  from  this  neighbourhood  …Well  I’m  frightened.  I’m  frightened  for  Edward.  Please….please….pl(He  has  hung  up.  She  replaces  the  receiver)    Mickey  I  wish  I  was  our  Sammy.  Our  Sammy’s  nearly  ten.  He’s  got  two  worms  and  a  catapult  And  he’s  built  an  underground  den.  

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But  I’m  not  allowed  to  go  in  there.  I  have  to  stay  near  the  gate.  Me  Mam  say’s  I’m  only  seven    But  I’m  not,  I’m  nearly  eight!  I  wish  I  was  our  Sammy,  You  want  to  see  him  spit!  Straight  in  your  eye  from  twenty  yards,  And  every  time,  a  hit.  He’s  allowed  to  play  with  matches  And  he  goes  to  bed  dead  late.  But  I  have  to  go  at  seven  Even  though  I’m  nearly  eight!      Edward  Mickey:  It’s  just  dead  difficult  .    Eddie:  Talking  to  girls?  (mickey  nods)  Yes  I  know  but  you  must,  Mickey  ….you  must.    Mickey:  What  do  I  say  though?    Eddie:  Look  I’ll  tell  you  what  to  say.  I’ve  read  about  it  in  books.  Next  time  you  see  Linda  you  stare  straight  into  her  eyes,  bold  and  unflinching  and  in  a  steady  firm  voice  you  say:  “  Linda,  my  loins  are  burning  for  you.  (Mickey  screaming  with  laughter)  Let  me  lay  my  weary  head  upon  your  warm  breast:  Linda  I  love  you  ,  I  want  you!  And  then,  and  then  Mickey,  her  eyes  will  be  heavy  lidded  and  half  closed  and  her  voice  will  be  husky  and  desperate  as  she  says,  as  she  moans  ”Oh  Mickey,  take  me,  take  me.”  (They  both  scream  with  laughter)  It  would  work  you  know!    Linda    Linda  enters.  Addresses  audience  as  though  it  were  official  person  at  the  housing  department.  Linds:  See…weve    been  living  with  his  mother  for  five  years  now…Yeh,  yeh  I  know  that  but  we  have  applied  ….But  I  thought  we’d  be  moved  by  now….we  don’t  want  a  flat…we  want  a  house…Well,  well  couldn’t  I  see  someone  else….Couldn’t  I  see  who’s  in  charge,  the  Chariman  of  the  housing?I  know  he’s  a  very  busy  man…but  what  do  you  think  I  am?  Don’t  you  think  I’m  busy?  Don’t  you  think  I  get  sick  to  the  back  teeth  of  standing  on  the  other  side  of  a  desk  talking  to  people  who  never  sodding  listen?  Well  I  weant  to  see  the  Chairman  of  the  housing  committee  and  until  I  do  I’m  not  moving  from  this  office….(She  determinedly  sits  on  the  floor  and  prepares  for  a  long  wait.)              

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Audition  Tips  &  What  to  Expect!          

• Be  confident  and  try  to  enjoy  the  audition  as  much  as  possible-­‐  remember  the  team  will  be  there  to  help  and  support  you,  not  to  judge  you!  

• Arrive  with  plenty  of  time  to  spare  so  that  you  do  not  add  to  your  nerves.  • Warm  yourself  up  in  advance  both  physically  and  vocally  using  exercises  you  will  have  

used  in  Academy  classes  to  help  warm  up  the  voice  and  body.  If  you  are  short  on  time,  you  can  easily  do  vocal  warm-­‐ups  in  the  car  on  the  way  there!  

• Good  preparation  in  advance  of  your  audition  is  key  to  helping  you  feel  calm  and  confident  on  the  day.  Giving  you  the  best  chance  of  showing  yourself  off  to  the  best  of  your  ability.  

• It  is  advisable  to  learn  the  pieces  of  script  if  possible,  again  to  be  able  to  perform  it  fully  and  confidently.  

• Arrive  in  comfortable  clothing  (no  skirts  as  they  hinder  movement)  that  is  easy  to  move  around  in  for  the  dance  audition.  No  jewellery  please.  

• Students  with  long  hair  should  ensure  they  have  their  hair  tied  back.  • Try  to  enjoy  the  audition  and  use  it  as  a  fun,  learning  experience.  • Do  not  make  the  mistake  of  believing  that  you  have  a  part  before  you  do!  Building  

yourself  up  too  much  can  lead  to  disappointment.  • Go  into  the  audition  with  an  open  mind,  looking  at  it  as  an  opportunity  and  new  

experience  from  which  you  will  learn.  • Do  not  worry  if  something  goes  wrong  in  the  audition.  The  audition  team  is  there  to  see  

the  potential  not  to  see  a  finished,  polished  routine.  • Presentation  is  important.  Ensure  that  even  if  you  feel  nervous  and  everything  goes  

wrong,  you  smile,  project  your  voice  and  try  to  come  across  as  enthusiastically  and  confidently  as  possible.  

 We  will  be  looking  for  several  different  things  in  the  audition,  these  include;  enthusiasm,  talent,  the  ability  to  perform  and  present  yourself  confidently  to  an  audience,  the  ability  to  be  both  independent  and  work  with  others  as  part  of  a  team.  We  will  also  be  looking  for  the  following  skills  in  candidates;  the  ability  to  focus,  listen,  react  and  take  direction  from  the  directing  team.   Good  Luck!  

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BLOOD  BROTHERS   AUDITION  FORM  (1  page)  

                     To  be  completed  and  returned  at  your  audition    Students  Full  Name       ________________________________________________    Age  at  time  of  audition       ________________________________________________    Course  attended         ________________________________________________    Gender           Male     Female    Student’s  Email         ________________________________________________    Parent/Guardian’s  Details    Full  Name         ________________________________________________    Email  (for  production  notices)     ________________________________________________    Home  Phone   ________________________________   Mobile  ____________________________    If  you  are  unable  to  make  any  potential  weekend  rehearsals  marked  on  the  Academy  calendar  please  state  them  here:      Any  other  relevant  information:    Terms  and  Conditions  • All  students  must  have  the  permission  of  a  parent/guardian  in  order  to  audition  and  participate.  • If  successful,  on  gaining  a  part,  students  must  agree  to  pay  the  show  fee  of  190chf/500chf  for  non-­‐members  in  full,  

in  advance  of  the  rehearsal  start  date.  • On  accepting  a  role,  each  cast  member  agrees  to  attend  all  relevant  rehearsals  unless  previously  agreed  with  the  

director.  • Simply  Theatre  Academy  reserves  the  right  to  withdraw  a  cast  member  from  the  show  if  their  behaviour  is  

detrimental  to  the  enjoyment  of  the  other  participants,  even  once  rehearsals  have  commenced.  • No  refunds  will  be  given  once  rehearsals  have  commenced.    • Occasionally  photographs  may  be  taken  of  students  during  Simply  Theatre  Academy  shows  /  rehearsals  for  

promotional  purposes.  Simply  Theatre  Academy  reserves  the  rights  to  use  these  photos.  If  a  parent  does  not  wish  their  child’s  photo  to  be  used  then  they  should  notify  the  Academy  office.  

 I  agree  to  the  terms  and  conditions  above  and  give  my  permission.    Signature  of  parent/guardian  named  above:   _____________________________________  Date:  _____    Signature  of  student  named  above:       _____________________________________  Date:  _____