Welcome to Dural Musical Society

…and our October Production for 2017

Here in this Information Pack, you will find information on:

Ø What DMS is about Ø Audition Information

Ø Casting Information

Ø Production Information Ø Important Dates

Ø Audition Form/Publicity Agreement

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE PACK BEFORE REQUESTING AN AUDITION TIME.

WHAT WE ARE ABOUT….

We have a very simple perspective on the work we do at Dural Musical Society. We want to: Ø ensure we deliver a quality performance that all of us are proud to be associated with. Ø give members of the cast the opportunity to learn and grow as performers. Ø encourage our performers to feel that the society is a home away from home and that they

are part of the DMS family. Ø maintain DMS as a financially viable organisation so that we can continue to present

quality community theatre. Ø enjoy ourselves through rehearsals and performances as we share our love of theatre

WHO IS WHO AT DMS?

We’re continually trying to work that out, but we’re having a lot of fun doing exactly that. Unlike some musical societies, all committee members are actively involved in just about every aspect of the production. So you can expect to see them around all the time. Committee meetings are open, so come along and see what goes on.

AUDITION INFORMATION We all know auditions are one of the hardest parts of a musical. Before you begin you will meet the friendly audition panel and be looked after by the lovely helpers. Synopsis: THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.

AUDITIONS

Ø Auditions will be held at Dural Memorial Hall, 604 Old Northern Road, Dural. On the following dates:

o Monday 19th of June and Wednesday 21st of June beginning at 7pm please refer to your booking time confirmation as to when your audition slot it.

o Call backs on Monday 26th & Wednesday 28th June beginning at 7pm. Ø You will be placed in a small group learning some simple choreography as well as a reading

and singing audition. o For the singing audition – please prepare a 1-2 minute song that best reflects the

character you wish to audition for. Preferably from the show however The Addams Family soundtrack is tricky to find so we will be accepting any song you have prepared. Feel free to bring a backing track to help you. Due to time restraints you may not be required to finish the whole song.

o You do not need to prepare anything for the dance or reading audition, we will help you on the night.

Ø Please complete the audition/publicity form at the back of this pack and bring to the audition.

Ø To book an audition please go to: https://dmsaddamsfamilyauditions.youcanbook.me/

CASTING INFORMATION

GOMEZ ADDAMS: A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in his family and revels in all it means to be an “Addams.” He struggles with having to keep his daughters’ secret from his wife, whom he adores more than death. Smart, comedic actor with tenor vocals. Tango dance required. To look 40 – 50 years. MORTICIA ADDAMS: A woman attractive, leggy, the strength of the family. She holds the balance of power in the family and often seems like the only emotionally mature member of the clan. An easy comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. Feels her husband is hiding something from her and will use any tactic to lure the secret out. A strong mover with mezzo vocals. Tango dance required. To look 35 – 45 years. UNCLE FESTER: The androgynous family member who serves as the musicals narrator. He is larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville style comedian with tenor vocals. To look 30 – 50 years. WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: Wednesday is an attractive girl who has the same dry wit and sensibility of her mother. Finds love with a “normal” boy (Lucas) and wants to introduce his family to hers. Experiences the youthful drama that comes with first love. Lucas can actually put a smile on her face. Should be able to dance. Strong pop belt vocals. To look 16 – 21 years. GRANDMA: She is a feisty 102 year old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma. Comedic actress with strong character vocals. To look 45 – 102 years. PUGSLEY ADDAMS: Young actor who plays 12 years old. A charming, funny, husky boy who loves being tortured by his sister. He wants to ensure he won’t lose his sister to her new boyfriend so he takes matters into his own hands. Strong, high vocals. To look 12 – 16 years. LURCH: A very tall male character, the Addams butler who knows all. He speaks in moans and groans without becoming a cartoon version of himself. His movement is always very slow Character actor with a low bass vocals to Eb. To look 25 – 45 years. MAL BEINEKE: Stuffy father of Lucas and exasperated husband to his rhyming wife, Alice. At one time was a follower of The Grateful Dead but has lost that side of himself. Always looking out for his family. Male actor with high baritone/ tenor vocals. To look 40 – 50 years. ALICE BEINEKE: Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. Quirky female who often speaks in rhyme. While at the Addams Family dinner party, she drinks a potion that causes her to let her hair down and speak her truth. Comedic actress with soprano/belt vocals. To look 35 – 45 years. LUCAS BEINEKE: Attractive young man. Fell in love at first sight with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her. Experiences the youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the differences between his family and the Addams family. Contemporary pop tenor vocals. To look 16 – 21 years. THE ANCESTORS: Male and female ensemble singer/dancers who have a fun, energetic and quirky sensibility. Cameo roles available (no age limit)

PRODUCTION INFORMATION FEES Each cast member needs to become a member of Dural Musical Society to ensure they covered by our insurance during rehearsals, working bees and performances. Membership can range from 1 year to 5 years and the cost is outlined below:

1 year 3 years 5 years

Adult $30 $80 $120

Child/Conc. $15 $40 $60

The cast are also required to pay a show fee of $30 that goes towards the production (including script) as well as insurance costs.

There is a Costume deposit of $35 per family for each show which will be refunded on return of your script and all costumes. In addition, we will seek the support of the cast with assistance in undertaking some sewing work and obtaining footwear etc… we will let you know. Fees are payable in cash to David Schoefield our Treasurer, or, Karen Smyth our Membership Officer, and be paid by Wednesday August 9th. You can also pay online through electronic transfer to the bank account below:

Account Name: Dural Musical Society BSB: 082-240 (NAB) Account No.: 02-947-5771 Please include your name in the reference/description of the transfer

As a bonus you also receive 2 tickets to the opening weekend of our May 2018 production. WORKING BEES

As a performer, you are a member of the DMS team, and all cast members must attend at least TWO working bees – preferably more. By all means bring along your partner, parents or friends - particularly the skilled ones. The following dates are set for working bees and run from 10am to approximately 5pm: Sunday 13th August Sunday 27th August Sunday 10th September Sunday 17th September Sunday 24th September Sunday 1st October Sunday 8th October

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will commence Monday 3rd July 2017 and will be held at Dural Memorial Hall on Monday and Wednesday nights. There will be rehearsal schedules handed out and emailed during the production.

Rehearsals will commence from 7:30pm and finish by 10pm (except for the final week of rehearsals.) Please ensure that the Assistant Director knows of any future unavoidable absences as soon as you know about it.

Parents, we ask you to respect the production team in their decision to have closed rehearsals and that you kindly wait in the foyer or outside for your child to finish.

DRESS REHEARSALS

There will be three compulsory dress rehearsals: Saturday 7th October 10am – 5pm

Monday 9th October 7pm – 10:30pm Wednesday 11th October 7pm – 10:30pm

The Monday and Wednesday dress rehearsals may run later as there will be a full run of the show and notes from the production team. PERFORMACES Friday 13th October Friday 20th October Friday 27th October Saturday 14th October Saturday 21st October Saturday 28th October Sunday 15th October (Mat) Sunday 22nd October (Mat) Sunday 29th October Bump Out Evening performances will have a call time of 6:30pm for the show to begin at 8pm. Matinee performances will have a call time of 12:30pm for the show to being at 2pm.

AUDITION FORM: The Addams Family By completing the audition form and attending auditions, the Production Team assumes that you have read the ‘DMS Oliver! Information Pack’ and you agree to the requirements and dates outlined. If there are any changes to the information/dates, the Production Team will inform you in writing. Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone No: (H)__________________________ (M)___________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Male / Female: (Please circle) D.O.B: ______/______/________ Age: ______________

Please indicate what roles you are interested in: _________________________________________________

Audition Song: _____________________________________________________________________________ Where did you hear about these auditions? _____________________________________________________ Please list any previous experience (musicals, plays, choirs, dancing etc…): ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Publicity Release Throughout the course of the production, Dural Musical Society (DMS) has enlisted some members to take photographs and video for the sole purpose of publicity, records and mementos for the cast and crew. Some of the photos may be used for promotional material such as flyers, programmes, newspaper publicity, website, Facebook and mementos such as CD slideshows and DVD material. Aside from the programmes, none of the above items or digital images are for sale. I grant DMS permission to take and use photos and video for the sole purpose as stated above. I also agree not to publish photos and video images of rehearsals, publicity shoots or during the season of the show without DMS Committee approval. Name (PLEASE PRINT): ________________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature (for under 18s): _________________________________ Date: _____ / _____ / _____