Auditions: Tips & RemindersThe info letter and participation agreement document are now live. Click here.All interested students should download, review, print, fill out, and sign the document available on the site linked above. This PDF contains:
Audition Process: Preparation & MaterialsYou must have sheet music for your audition song. It should be in the correct key for your voice and include the piano part. (See example below)
 Example of music with piano part
Don’t own any sheet music? No worries!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO USE MR. M.’s AUDITION BOOKS. Click HERE to access the audition files Mr. Mathias has made available. (*These are intended only for HSE students and should not be shared outside our school community.) NOTE: You are definitely not limited to what you find in those resources; they are just here if you would like to use them. If you don’t see anything you like in our binders and books, but don't have music, see if your friends do. Libraries also have some sheet music. Book stores (like Half Price Books, Barnes & Noble, etc.) carry some songbooks. Online sources like MusicNotes.com or SheetMusicPlus allow you to buy sheet music to print out. (but it is not free, so talk to your parents first!) SONG SELECTION REMINDERS After you completely fill out the online audition form, print and complete the signature sheet, then bring it with you to auditions on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14. |
"Hello my name is [YOUR NAME]. I am a [YOUR GRADE] and today I will be singing a selection from [YOUR SONG TITLE] from [TITLE OF THE SHOW IT IS FROM]." |
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**If you are using a selection from one of Mr. M.’s resources, you do not need to print a copy. we will already have those books there.**
If you are using your own music:
- The actual pages of music should be in a binder** or displayable in a way that makes it easy for the accompanist.
If it's in a book, make a copy of only the pages you need. You should be prepared to sing 16-32 measures of the song.
- Please clearly mark in the music where the selection starts and where it ends.
If you are using your own music:
- The actual pages of music should be in a binder** or displayable in a way that makes it easy for the accompanist.
If it's in a book, make a copy of only the pages you need. You should be prepared to sing 16-32 measures of the song.
- Please clearly mark in the music where the selection starts and where it ends.
Audition Info/Timeline
General Auditions
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023 @ 3:00pm in the Choir Room
A list of students called back to sing and/or read will be posted later that evening or Saturday morning on this website and/or via HSEDrama socials (Twitter, IG, etc.)
NEW: *Optional Dance Screening (via video submission)
This is entirely optional, but encouraged especially for performers who feel stronger about their dancing than their singing OR who wish to be considered for a featured dancer. Details on process confirmation will be released in the coming days.
Callbacks
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 @ 3:00pm in the Leonard Auditorium
This is only for those called back to read/sing.
A CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED NO EARLIER THAN 3:00PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023.
Students are expected to check this website at that time and email the directors if they are NOT accepting their role. If the list is not posted at 3pm, please check the website again later.
A crew list will be formulated when we return from winter break. Stay tuned for details.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023 @ 3:00pm in the Choir Room
A list of students called back to sing and/or read will be posted later that evening or Saturday morning on this website and/or via HSEDrama socials (Twitter, IG, etc.)
NEW: *Optional Dance Screening (via video submission)
This is entirely optional, but encouraged especially for performers who feel stronger about their dancing than their singing OR who wish to be considered for a featured dancer. Details on process confirmation will be released in the coming days.
Callbacks
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 @ 3:00pm in the Leonard Auditorium
This is only for those called back to read/sing.
A CAST LIST WILL BE POSTED NO EARLIER THAN 3:00PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2023.
Students are expected to check this website at that time and email the directors if they are NOT accepting their role. If the list is not posted at 3pm, please check the website again later.
A crew list will be formulated when we return from winter break. Stay tuned for details.
Who’s Who?
🎭 2024 SPRING MUSICAL DIRECTING TEAM:
- Ethan Mathias (Director/Producer)
- Devan Mathias (Director/Costumes)
- Michael Totty (Technical Director/Producer)
- Kelsey Maxwell (Vocal Director)
- Elizabeth Pike (Choreographer)
- Charles Kunz (Pit Orchestra Director)
More Info about Guys and Dolls
Updated 12/12/23