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Hot Mikado
Audition Packet
*Parents and students: please read every part of this audition packet before auditioning, to make sure that both the student and family can support being involved with this production and prevent potential conflicts.
Only students with completed packets may audition
Parent Meeting! All parents are strongly encouraged to attend an informational meeting and meet and greet with the JHS Drama Boosters on Thursday, September 22nd at 6pm in the drama room (B110). Please plan to attend.
Synopsis
Cultures glide and collide in a hilarious and "hot" updating of Gilbert and Sullivan's perennial classic The Mikado. Hot Mikado weaves a hilarious tale where despite life or death stakes, characters still find time to tap their toes and do their fair share of scatting.
In a land where outlandish laws sentence people to death for almost any indiscretion, jazz, and the blues, and gospel are spoken fluently. Hot Mikadoweaves a tale of hilarious proportions and despite the life or death stakes, characters still find time to tap their toes and do their fair share of scatting. Find out what happens when the clean lines and color of Japanese design combine with the big band sights and sounds of popular American song and dance!
From MTI website. See full synopsis at http://www.mtishows.com/hot-mikado
Character Descriptions
Ensemble/Gentlemen of Japan—Citizens of Titipu. The Gentlemen may be comprised of males as well as females playing males.
Mikado
The big "cat" of Japan. An ardent stickler for the law, and a ruler who finds humor in every situation even when it is unjust or absurd. Loves a good show and is quite a showman and tapper himself.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Nanki-Poo
The son of the Mikado. A fresh-faced "rock crooner." Runs away from his father and the high court and pretends to be a wandering minstrel who plays the trumpet with lots of energy but little finesse.
Gender: Male
Age: 22 to 28
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Yum-Yum
The ward of Titipu's Lord High Executioner and engaged to marry him. She loves Nanki-Poo. Pretty with a great figure. Honest.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 24
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Pitti-Sing
Yum-Yum's sister. Very matter-of-fact. Protective of her sister, and isn't afraid to stand up to Katisha.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 28
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Peep-Bo
Yum-Yum's Sister. Cynical and sarcastic. Has the most attitude of all three sisters.
Gender: Female
Age: 16 to 20
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Pish-Tush
The "coolest" Gentleman of Japan. Thinks himself overly important when doing the Mikado's bidding. High-strung. Rash.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ko-Ko
Lord High Executioner. Was given his title the night before he was to be put to death for flirting. He has never killed anything in his life. An all-around nice guy.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Pooh-Bah
Lord High's "everything else." Took over all the offices of State when everyone else quit. Clever, money-hungry and selfish. Ko-Ko's right hand man.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Katisha
Nanki-Poo's spurned and subsequently angry suitor. An oversexed femme fatale with a plain face. Threatens to tell everyone of Nanki-Poo's real identity to ruin his engagement to Yum-Yum.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
The Audition/Callbacks
The auditions- Monday, 9/12 (dance only) & Tuesday, 9/13 (monologue and song) at 2:10 in Room B110
On Monday, please come dressed to move and dance. Our choreographer will show you a dance sequence for you to learn and perform. No prepared dances are necessary.
On Tuesday, please come prepared to sing (16 bars of prepared music or Happy Birthday). Monologues are encouraged, especially for those who have been in shows at Jackson and/or have taken theatre classes. Cold reads will also be available and you will read in addition to performing your monologue. It is very difficult to know when auditions will be over. Please bring snacks and plan to be flexible.
***You need to attend both days of auditions***
What Mr. Marshall is looking for…
Hot Mikado is a musical that features roles for strong singers. That means singing with confidence. For your audition, pick a song that demonstrates your strengths as a singer. Monologue choices should be modern and comedic. For your acting audition, if you bring good energy and make strong choices, you will have done a good job. Avoid simply standing and reading. Ask yourself what the character wants in this moment and try to show it. Remember, it is ok to ask
questions about the script and the characters before you begin your reading. Break a leg!
Rehearsal Commitment/ Attendance Policy
Actors are required to be at all rehearsals you are called for. It is nearly impossible to rehearse with even one person missing. Generally rehearsals are every day after school until 4:30. As we get closer to the performances, rehearsals will go later.
Performances are November 9th, 10th, 11th (Veterans Day), 12th, 17th, 18th, & 19th. Actors must also be at all performances... NO EXCEPTIONS!
***Strike for Hot Mikado will be on Monday, November 21st from 2pm until we are finished. All actors and crew members are expected to attend strike until dismissed.
You will be allowed a maximum of 1 unexcused absence/ 2 tardies during the rehearsal run of a play. Unexcused absences at a performance will result in not being able to audition for the next play. If the student isn’t able to uphold their commitment, they will forfeit their part. A complete rehearsal schedule will be issued to each student involved in the play on the first day of rehearsals. Changes to the rehearsal schedule will be made as far in advance as possible and sent to all parents via email. There will be Saturday calls.
Your Responsibility
Your cast mates will be relying on you so take care of all appointments and other business before rehearsals start. It is the student’s and their family’s responsibility to uphold this commitment so please plan ahead and voice any concerns to Mr. Marshall. This has been an issue in the past which hurts the quality of the production. Please take it upon yourself to be proactive and not allow this to continue to affect rehearsals.
Grades Policy
Students must be passing all of their classes in order to participate in JHS Theatre Society productions. Mr. Marshall will monitor grades weekly. If a student is failing one or more classes s/he will have 1 week to raise the grade. If after a week the student is still failing the class(es), s/he will not be permitted to participate until s/he can prove that s/he is passing all classes.
ASB Cards
It is required that all students who are involved with an ASB function must hold a valid ASB card. Hot Mikado is an ASB function and therefore will require that you have an ASB card. If you are cast you will have to purchase an ASB card. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may see Ms. Auchterlonie at the ASB office for an ASB card waiver.
Makeup and Shoes
All students who are cast will be required to provide their own makeup and shoes for the show. Basic makeup kits can be purchased for about $20 at Display and Costume on Evergreen Way. Store attendants can help you select the appropriate kit for your skin tone. If your makeup requires specialty items beyond what can be found in the basic kit, theatre society will purchase those items. It is important, for reasons of hygiene, that students not share makeup.
Final Note from Mr. Marshall
If you are not cast do not be discouraged from auditioning for the improv team, the mystery dinner, Summer Shove Off, choirs, or any other productions we might put on. Also, there are still many other areas you can be involved in with Hot Mikado. We will need students for tech, and joining Theatre Society is another way you can stay involved. Break a leg!!!
Performance Dates:
November 9th, 10th, 11th (Veterans Day), 12th, 17th, 18th, & 19th
Strike:
Monday, November 21st from 2pm until finishedAudition Form and Casting Contract
(fill out and return this page only at time of audition)
Name______________________________________ Grade_________
Phone #(preferably cell; indicate if not cell) _________________________
Which role(s) are you interested in (limit it to two at the most)?
If you do not get your first choice(s), will you:
Accept any role given to you? IF NO, PLEASE EXPLAIN YES NO
Are you willing to kiss on stage? YES NO
Be interested in tech? If yes, what area? YES NO
Do you have any potential scheduling problems (please include any family vacations, camps, other productions, etc.)? Figure this out before the audition! List all date between now and the strike of the show that you cannot be at rehearsal including Saturdays.
Prior acting experience: include years and roles, classes, etc.
Dance experience: include shows/roles, training, and classes.
Rehearsal Contract
By signing this contract you agree that you have carefully read through, understand, and are able to comply with all the expectations for Hot Mikado throughout the duration of rehearsals and performances. This is a commitment expected to be upheld by parents and students. If you have questions or concerns before agreeing to this, please contact Mr. Marshall at bmarshall@everettsd.org. PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY!!!
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Student Signature Date
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Student Name (Print)
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Parent or Guardian Signature Date
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Parent or Guardian Name (Print)
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Parent or Guardian Contact Number Parent Email
Do not write here!!!
To be filled out by Mr. Marshall
Audition #: ______
Characterization 5 4 3 2 1
Acting Potential 5 4 3 2 1
Personable 5 4 3 2 1
Timing 5 4 3 2 1
Commitment Potential 5 4 3 2 1
Call Back Yes No
Part?_______________________
Notes:
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