Audition Opportunities
BROWARD CENTER SPOTLIGHTS
Grades 6–12 | By audition only
Saturdays 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | $350
Class dates: 9/8 - 11/10
Skip date: 9/18
Broward Center Spotlights is a youth vocal ensemble perfect for students who love to sing in front of an audience. This audition-based musical theater program trains students to perform solos, duets and group numbers along with choreography for various Broward Center and community events. Past appearances include popular local events, television and community showcases, onstage shows and more. Team-taught by a professional music director and choreographer, students gain top-tier instruction in song and dance, musicianship, improved vocal technique and song interpretation while building dance skills and stage presence. Class fee includes a Broward Center Spotlights t-shirt.
Teaching artists: Tammy Holder and Desiree Parkman
Audition Dates:
- 8/22 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
- 8/26 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
- 9/5 from 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
- Or by appointment
To sign up for an audition, please e-mail to [email protected] and provide the following information:
- Parent/guardian contact name, phone number and e-mail
- Auditioner’s name, phone number, age and school
- Preferred audition date and time (example: 8/22 at 6:00 PM)
Note:
- You will receive an e-mail to confirm the date and time of the audition
- Students will be notified by e-mail. Once acceptance is announced, students must register for the Spotlights class at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. Classes are weekly from 9/8-11/10.
- Additional rehearsals/performances are scheduled as community appearances are booked.
- Class fees apply.
PERFORMANCE MENTOR PROGRAM: HAIRSPRAY
Grades 7–12 | By audition only
Thursdays 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | $385
Class dates: 9/13–11/1
Rehearsal dates: 11/6 – 11/10, 11/13 – 11/17, 11/27 – 11/28
Show Dates: 11/29, 11/30, 12/1
This unique performance experience offers students the opportunity to study and perform alongside adult theater professionals. This class includes eight weeks of musical theater skills-building classes and two weeks of rehearsals prior two public performances of this family-friendly musical. Adapted from the Broadway production that won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hairspray celebrates diversity and inclusion and bring audiences to their feet with its positive messages and uproarious sense of humor. Fee includes script and costumes. This class is offered in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.
Audition Dates:
- 9/6 from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
- 9/7 from 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Or by appointment
To sign up for an audition, please e-mail Nina Felice at [email protected] and provide the following information:
- Parent/guardian contact name, phone number and e-mail
- Auditioner’s name, phone number, age and school
- Preferred audition date and time on the hour (example: 9/6 at 6:00 PM)
Note:
- You will receive an e-mail to confirm the date and time of the audition and directions for what to bring and prepare.
- Students will be notified by e-mail. Once acceptance is announced, students must register for the Performance Mentor Program at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. Classes meet on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM 9/13 to 11/1. Mandatory rehearsals are most evenings and weekends starting 11/6. Class fees apply.
ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP:
MATILDA JR. - Pilot Production
Grades 4–8 | By audition only
Be part of this unique and exciting opportunity!
Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder, Stephen Kaiser and Safiyyah Joseph-Francois
Fall Session: Prepping for the show
Saturdays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | $360
Class dates: 9/8 – 11/10
This skills-building class is for advanced students ready to develop their talent on a pre-professional level as they strengthen techniques, gain audition skills and learn how to prepare for a show. Friends and family will be invited to attend an open class to witness the process in action. Auditions for the pilot production of Matilda JR. will be held during the final fall class on 11/10.
Fall Audition Dates:
- 8/22 from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
- 8/26 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
- 9/5 from 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Spring Session: Matilda Jr.–Pilot Production*
Saturdays 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | $450
Class dates: 2/9-5/4
Skip dates: 3/23, 3/30, 4/20
Additional Rehearsals: 5/7 - 5/15
Show dates: 5/16 and 5/17
Advanced Musical Theater Matilda JR.–Pilot Production is a performance-based class which will focus on rehearsing for and performing in the pilot production of Matilda JR., the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. This adaptation stays true to the original production and there are many great roles for talented performers grades 4–12. Matilda JR. will be performed in the Amaturo Theater on May 16 & 17, 2019.
Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder, Stephen Kaiser and Safiyyah Joseph-Francois
Spring Audition Dates:
- 1/23 from 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
- 1/24 from 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
- 2/2 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
AUDITION INFORMATION
To request an audition, please e-mail [email protected] and provide the following information:
- Name of class you are auditioning for
- Parent/guardian contact name, phone number and e-mail
- Auditioner’s name, phone number, age and school
- Preferred audition date and time (example: September 1 at 1:00 PM)
Note:
- You will receive an e-mail to confirm the date and time of the audition
- Once acceptance is announced, students must register for the class
*Each session has a separate registration and audition process. Any student will be welcome to audition for the spring session.
Matilda JR is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShow.com