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WARRAGUL THEATRE COMPANY INC.

Warragul Theatre Company Inc PO Box 1262 Warragul 3820 VIC

[email protected] www.warragultheatrecompany.org.au 1

Hello, DOLLY! Information Pack

Book by Michael Stewart

Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the Play “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder

Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion-Five

Musical Show is produced by arrangement with TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 560 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.




THE CREATIVE TEAM

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Michelle Carrigy MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Joseph Bonnici VOCAL COACH: Dominique Holmes CHOREOGRAPHER: Christine Ross

PERFORMANCE SEASON

WEEK 1 Fri 15 May @ 7:30pm Sat 16 May @ 1:30pm Sat 16 May @ 7:30pm Sun 17 May @ 1:30pm WEEK 2 Thur 21 May @ 7:30pm Fri 22 May @7:30pm Sat 23 May @ 1:30pm Sat 23 May @ 7:30pm

INFORMATION SESSION

Thursday 13th November 2014 @7.30pm WGAC Fountain Room, Civic Place Warragul

AUDITION WORKSHOPS

Following the Information session on Thursday 13th November, 2014 - As above

AUDITIONS

VENUE: St Paul’s AGS Year 9 Centre Saturday: 22nd November 2014: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday: 23rd November 2014: 9.00am -12.00pm

REHEARSALS

VENUE: St Paul’s AGS – Year 9 Centre SCHEDULE: Tuesday rehearsals: 7.00pm- 10.00pm – As required Thursday rehearsals : 7.00pm- 10.00pm – As required Sunday rehearsals 12.30pm - 4.30pm - As required

Two Sundays per month (this may increase closer to show time) FIRST REHEARSAL: Thursday 27th November 2014

CAMP WEEKEND WORKSHOP: A Compulsory weekend workshop will be held at Rawson, on the 18th & 19th April 2015. The cost of this camp is $85. Further details to follow.

BUMP IN, DRESS & TECH REHEARSALS: From 8th May, 2015 – Schedule available closer to the

time - all Cast required

VENUES

WGAC Fountain Room / Stage St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School - Year 9 Centre West Gippsland Arts Centre 57 – 69 Sutton St, Warragul Civic Place, Warragul (next to Warragul Country Club)




INTRODUCING THE CREATIVE TEAM

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: MICHELLE CARRIGY Michelle’s love of Musical theatre began watching old movies as a child. She has been involved in Local Theatre for the last 20 years working both on stage and behind the scenes. Michelle has been involved as a committee member for various theatre companies and has represented local theatre on the Local Arts Council at various times over these 20 years. Beginning as a Cast member in productions such as Anything Goes, Wind in the Willows, Les Miserables , Singing in the Rain and Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat, Michelle developed an interest in the creation of the whole show which consequently led to an involvement in backstage production work. She has been involved with Costuming My Fair Lady, Singin in the rain, Anything Goes and Oliver. Was Stage Manager for Wind in the Willows, Oklahoma ,Oliver, Annie and Les Miserables and Assistant Director for Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat, Oliver,and Singing in the Rain just to name a few. In 2009, Michelle was Artistic Director for the Latrobe Valley Theatre Company’s production of Beauty and the Beast. Returning to WTC Michelle directed the very popular “Guys & Dolls” in 2011 and “Carmen The Musical” in 2012, “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” in 2013, and ”Phantom of the Opera, in 2014. Michelle is looking forward to the challenge of “Hello, Dolly!”

MUSICAL DIRECTOR: JOSEPH BONNICI

Joseph’s interest in music began at an early age. He began learning the trumpet at the age of 9. Throughout his musical career Joseph has performed with many community ensembles and on various musicals. He began conducting during his teenage years and continues to work with various local community ensembles to this day. Joseph recently travelled to Japan and China with a group of young musicians with the Latrobe City Music Exchange Ensemble as Musical Director.

Besides his work within the community, Joseph readily shares his passion for music with his students, many people know him as Mr. B – Head of Music at Kurnai College. He also shares his passion with his family, working with his children’s primary school concert band as well as playing with a small group of friends and family for pure enjoyment on his Pizza & Play nights! Although primarily a trumpeter, Joseph is proficient on a wide variety of string, percussion, brass and wind instruments. Joseph is looking forward to the challenges of “Hello, Dolly!”

VOCAL COACH: DOMINIQUE HOLMES

Music has always been part of Dominique’s life, and as a young pianist and vocalist she performed in many eisteddfods, school musicals and concerts. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Music, with a double major in piano and vocals, and also completed AMEB 8th grade in both piano and singing. In her role as a Music Director in numerous schools, Dominique was MD for various performances including school musicals. She taught classroom music, conducted bands and choirs and was also a vocal teacher.




Dominique has always been involved in music and performances in churches; from worship music to amateur musicals. As Creative Arts Director at New Peninsula Church on the Mornington Peninsula, she directed and performed in Christmas productions and other performances each year. At the end of 2011 Dominique moved with her family to Warragul, took up teaching vocals again and got involved in musical theatre with WTC. She was part of the chorus for “Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat” in 2013 and “Phantom of the Opera” in 2014. Dominique is looking forward to being part of the creative team for “Hello Dolly!”

CHOREOGRAPHER: CHRISTINE ROSS

Christine started dancing at the age of five, and is classically trained RAD and CSTD. She had classes with Russell Stubbings & Vic Emms (Channel 9 Dancers) and Joe Latona (Joe Latona Dancers Channel 7) and Dulcie Lee, The Dance Factory. Christine did two years of drama training at school and has performed in Cabaret, both professionally and amateur. She joined the Essendon Society of Arts, performing in the Dancing Chorus in a number of shows and Ice Skating for a number of years -performing in an Ice Spectacular choreographed by Kenny Reed and Dulcie Lee. Chris has been teaching dance for around 20 years, originally in Melbourne, and after moving to the Latrobe Valley, for the Julie Ryan Dancers. She also teaches adult classes. Chris is also an examiner in all facets of dance and has experience writing and performing in reviews mainly at corporate events. Christine was Choreographer for Latrobe Theatre Company’s “42nd Street” (GAT Award), “Stepping Out”, “Into the Woods”, (GAT nom), “Fiddler on the Roof” (GAT nom) and “My Son Pinocchio” (GAT nom). She was Production Manager for “Our Best Bits” and a small amount of choreography. She was Assistant to the Director for “Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat” and “The Wizard of Oz” and Assistant to the Director and Choreographer for a Mozart production. In 2013, Chris was Choreographer for WTC’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Colored Dreamcoat” (GAT nom) and was also Choreographer for a number of productions at Lowanna College working with David Williams. She was Assistant Director working with Richard Tyler on Noel Coward's “Hay Fever and Blithe Spirit” for the L.T.C. Chris is excited to be part of Warragul Theatre Company’s Creative team and is looking forward to working on “Hello, Dolly!”

SYNOPSIS

HELLO, DOLLY! is the story of Mrs. Dolly Levi’s efforts to marry Horace Vandergelder, the well-known half-a-

millionaire, and send his money circulating among the people like rainwater the way her late husband,

Ephraim Levi, taught her. Along the way she also succeeds in matching up the young and beautiful Widow

Molloy with Vandergelder’s head clerk, Cornelius Hackl; Cornelius’ assistant, Barnaby Tucker, with Mrs.

Molloy’s assistant, Minnie Fay; and the struggling artist, Ambrose Kemper, with Mr. Vandergelder’s weeping

niece, Ermengarde.

Mrs. Levi tracks Vandergelder to his hay and feed store in Yonkers, then by train back to Mrs. Molloy’s hat

shop in New York, out into the streets of the city where they are all caught up in the great Fourteenth Street

Association Parade, and finally to the most elegant and expensive restaurant in town, the Harmonia Gardens.

There, Dolly is greeted by the waiters, cooks, doormen and wine stewards in one of the most famous songs in

the history of American musical comedy, Hello, Dolly!

What happens in the end? Dolly gets her man, of course. Even makes him glad she caught him. Dolly leaves

the stage at the end of Act II with a wink to the audience as she takes a peep into Vandergelder’s bulging cash




register, and promises that his fortune will soon be put to good use. She quotes her late husband as she says,

“Money, pardon the expression, is like manure. It’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around encouraging

young things to grow.”

HELLO, DOLLY! is an ebullient and irresistible story of the joy of living, glittering with happy songs, shining

with loving scenes, alive with the personality of one of the most fabulous characters on the musical

stage…Dolly Gallagher Levi!

Classic musical numbers include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Ribbons Down My Back, Before the Parade

Passes By, Elegance, It Only Takes A Moment and So Long, Dearie

CHARACTER LIST

PRINCIPALS (5 female; 4 male) Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi — an indefatigable meddling matchmaker; a widow in her middle years Mrs. Irene Molloy — a millionairess with a hat shop near 14th Street in New York City Minnie Fay — a young girl who works in Irene’s Shop Ernestina — a friend to Mrs Levi Ermengarde — the 17-year-old niece of Horace Vandergelder Horace Vandergelder — proprietor of a hay and feed store in Yonkers, NY and a client of Mrs. Levi’s Cornelius Hackl — Vandergelder’s chief clerk Barnaby Tucker — an assistant to Cornelius Ambrose Kemper — a young artist seeking to marry Ermengarde SUPPORTING (FROM THE CHORUS) Mrs. Rose — sells vegetables from a street cart, a friend of Mrs. Levi’s from years before Rudolph Reisenweber — the Prussian major-domo of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant Stanley — a young waiter Fritz, Harry, Louie, Danny, Manny and Hank — waiters; non-speaking chorus/dance First Cook — Harmonia Gardens employee with a German accent Second Cook — Harmonia Gardens employee Judge — white whiskered, red nosed, New York night court Policemen — several New York City officers; only one speaking Court Clerk (Recorder) — male chorus member ENSEMBLE

Age 8 – 80




THE AUDITION PROCESS

NOTES:

1. Provide a 200-word bio and an ID photo with your registration form. 2. It is expected that you will be available for rehearsals - regular non-attendance may result in a request to leave the cast. 3. Show Fees are payable at the first rehearsal. No Fees – No Show. (Payment plan available)

4. A high standard of Professionalism is required in all people involved with this Production: No bullying will be tolerated. Noisy and attention seeking people will not be tolerated. In Theatre there will be a code of “Silence” in the wings during performances. These codes will be strictly enforced! 5. Parents will be asked about their availability to assist backstage and during rehearsals with supervision. Please be prepared to contribute in some way.

PHASE 1: AUDITION WORKSHOP – THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER – FOUNTAIN ROOM – WGAC

Participation in the workshops is encouraged if you intend to audition. Singing audition requirements

Sing the set song(s) or excerpt from the set song(s) provided to you at the workshop, and

Sing a song of your own choice (preferably from a musical). You will need to provide your own backing for this song, please don’t rely on the accompanying pianist to play for you.

Make sure the song is suitable and demonstrates a range of musical elements. You may not get to sing the whole song at the audition, go to the section of the song that provides the best demonstration of your ability.

You can use sheet music in the audition, although learning from memory will allow you to present more convincingly.

Dance: This will be taught during the workshop

PHASE 2: AUDITIONS

Saturday 22nd November: 9am – 5 pm Individual Auditions Sunday 23rd November: 9am – 12 pm Individual Auditions and Call Backs if required: 1pm onwards Please check in 10 minutes before audition




Audition times will be allocated at the information night/ workshop. Be available on Sunday in case of call backs. Call back will be advised as soon as possible after auditions or by phone on Saturday evening/ Sunday morning.

NOTIFICATION OF AUDITION RESULTS: Audition results will be e-mailed on or before Tuesday 25th November. It is essential that you check your e-mail and print out the attachments and bring these, along with your fees (as set out below) to the first rehearsal if you are cast in the production. Please ensure that you print your e-mail address clearly on the registration form. The full cast list will be posted on the WTC website after the first rehearsal when all offers have been accepted and Fees paid.

FEES: The staging of a large-scale musical theatre production involves a great deal of expense, some of which is covered by charging a fee to all those who accept a place in the cast. The WTC committee has established the following charges for the 2015 season: AUDITION FEE: $5.00. To be paid when registering for audition MEMBERSHIP FEE: $30.00. SHOW FEE: $ 100.00 CAMP: $85 ALL Fees must be paid at the start of the first rehearsal unless alternate arrangements

have been made in advance No Fee/No Show – No Excuses! (Payment Plan available on request)

Attendance at every performance is an obligation of auditioning. You are advised to reconsider auditioning if you are unsure about being able to make this

commitment.

WARRAGUL THEATRE COMMITTEE 2014-2015

President: Caroline Allen Vice President: Paul Beaumont

Secretary: Bek McLean Asst Secretary: Kate Dougan

Treasurer: Norah Warburton Asst treasurer: Andrew Stimson

General Committee: Fiona Camp, Carol Buckle-Stimson, Chris Ross, Britt Coombs Junior Committee: Will Stimson



Audition Registration WARRAGUL THEATRE COMPANY INC.

PRINT ALL DETAILS CLEARLY SHOW AUDITIONING FOR Please attach a recent photo and a 200 word resume. Audition fee of $5 to be paid when you register. ………………………………………………….

Personal details

NAME: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

POSTAL ADDRESS: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

TELEPHONE: ……………………………………………….. E-MAIL: …………………………………………………………….

DATE of BIRTH: ................................................ (Only if you are under 18)

PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE: (Please attach extra page if you require more space)

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YOUR OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

o Are you involved in any other productions before or during this one? _______

o Are you prepared to accept any role that the Audition Panel offers you, including Chorus? _______

o If you are accepted into the cast are you prepared to commit yourself fully to the rehearsal and performance schedules? ____________

o If you are accepted into the cast are you prepared to accept all the obligations outlined in the Information Handbook? ____________

o You (or your parent/guardian) are required to help out with at least ONE working bee throughout the rehearsal period.

Privacy agreement

o Are you willing to have your personal details included in the WTC database? ______ o Are you willing to have your email and contact details shared with other cast members? _________ o Are you willing to have your photo and name included in WTC publications? _______ o By signing this form you agree to have your photograph published in any advertising and program

material authorised by Warragul Theatre Company Inc. in respect to the current production.

SIGNED: __________________________________________________________ NAME (please print) ________________________________________________ (If you are under 18 you must have this formed signed by a parent or guardian) Parent/Guardian: Name/Sign ________________________________________________

OFFICE USE ONLY

Audition Number:



Membership Application 20…./20…. WARRAGUL THEATRE COMPANY INC.

FIRST TIME YEAR OF ORIGINAL SHOW OR

PLEASE TICK: APPLICATION RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP ……………….. APPLICANT: DOB: (IF 18 OR UNDER)

I, …………………………………………………………… (print full name of applicant) ……/………/………. of ………………………………………………………………………………………………..(address of applicant) Phone No: ………………………………. Mobile No: ……………………………………… Occupation: ………………………. Email Address: …….......................................................................................... desire to become a /renew my member(ship) of Warragul Theatre Company Incorporated. In the event of my admission/renewal as a member, I agree to be bound by the rules of the Association for the time being in force. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Membership Fees - Membership is for 12 months from 1st November to 31st October of current year. Fees have been set at $30 per year. Membership Entitlements – Insurance coverage. It is necessary to be a Financial Member to be eligible to vote at the AGM or nominate for committee positions. (Show Fees - Show Fees are paid in addition to Membership Fees. Show Fees will be liable to be paid upon a Member’s successful audition and need to be paid before or at the first rehearsal- unless alternate arrangements have been made.)

DECLARATION: I hereby apply for/renew my Membership of the Warragul Theatre Company Inc. I agree to abide by the Rules of the Company. I will endeavour to ensure that safety is considered at all times and understand that I have a Duty of Care to other fellow Members.

Signature of Applicant: ……………………………………………………… Date: ………………………..

NEW MEMBERS ONLY:

Please note: Proposer and Seconder must be a Member of the Association and personally known to the applicant PROPOSER:

I, …………………………………………………………………………….(name of proposer) nominate the applicant, ………………………………………………………… (name of applicant) Signature of Proposer: …………………………………………………….. Date: …………………………. SECONDER:

I,……………………………………………………………..(name of seconder) second the application of the applicant Signature of Seconder: ………………………………………………. Date: …………………….

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date Approved/Returned: …./…./…. Paid by: - Cash / Cheque / Payment Plan Receipt No: (Cheque No:__________) if paying by cheque



Medical Information WARRAGUL THEATRE COMPANY INC.

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL This information must be provided for cast, orchestra and crew involved in any Warragul Theatre Company Inc.

activities NAME: _____________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________

PHONE: ________________________ MOBILE: ________________________

AMBULANCE SUBSCRIPTION: YES NO (please circle)

EMERGENCY CONTACTS:

1. _____________________________________ PHONE: ____________________

2. _____________________________________ PHONE: ____________________

DETAILS OF DOCTOR/CLINIC:

NAME: ______________________ PHONE: ________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________ LIST DETAILS OF ANY EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS/ALLERGIES & MEDICATIONS TAKEN

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DECLARATION

I give permission for the Warragul Theatre Company to contact an ambulance or doctor in the event of an emergency and understand that I participate in any activity of the company at my own risk. SIGNED: _______________________________________ DATE: _______________

Cast members under 18 must have parent/guardian sign permission form below.

I ____________________________________, being the parent/guardian of _________________ give permission for the Warragul Theatre Company to contact an ambulance or doctor in the event of an emergency and understand that my child participates in any activity of the company at the own risk. SIGNED: _______________________________________ DATE: ________________

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SPONSORSHIPINFORMATION

Warragul Theatre Company is helping to develop strong community connections

Warragul Theatre Company Inc.PO Box 1262 Warragul 3820 VICTORIA AUSTRALIAinfo@warragultheatrecompany.org.auwww.warragultheatrecompany.org.au

You can become a sponsor by providing

materials for the show including such things as sets, costumes, printing of advertising or other services. The value of your donation will decide what type of sponsor you become.

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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS WTC As a sponsor you become an essential partner with the Company. Your support helps to pay for:• rights and royalties to stage the show• costumes, sets and other production costs • venue hire• advertsing, printing, the list goes on…!

With your help the theatre company can build a sustainable support base to enable us to maintain our high quality productions.

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS YOU • Exposure to our audiences of

thousands.• Joint exposure in newspaper coverage,

billboards, front of house etc.• Acknowledgement as a sponsor on

our website with link to your business website.

• Complimentary tickets to the show.• Involvement in the local community.

Warragul Theatre Company sponsorship packages offer a marketing opportunity which adds value to your business and help develop a vibrant local arts culture

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theatre it is necessary to suspend reality”

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CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP LEVEL Gold Silver Bronze

Your One Year Investment $1000 $500 $200

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