Wish - A Musical Adventure
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Apr. 03 (2018)
"Wish" is a new musical play that celebrates the American Experience with a highly theatrical storytelling style combining the magic, music, and optimism of films like The "Wizard of Oz" and "Mary Poppins" with the action, adventure and modern mythological storytelling of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones."
It imagines a “Once Upon a Time” America of 100 years ago, a mythical place where the bold scientific discoveries and inventions of the era meet magic, superstition, and wonder. It concerns the magical and perilous journey of young Samantha Major who journeys from east coast to west to find and possibly save her father, the brilliant inventor, Tom Major.
Auditions for WISH, a musical theatrical adventure
Choreographer: Sara Burke
A working version of the script can be found here: http://www.outposttomorrow.com/portfolio/wish/
Seeking: 6 actors, 3 men/3 women
Sam Major - female age 18-30 (should read as young adult) Curious and bright, a budding author who has a story to tell.
Grace Strickland - female age 18-30 (should read as young adult) Impulsive and headstrong, Sam's best friend.
Ensemble: 4 actors ages 18-60 (no real restrictions) 1 woman and 3 men who will play multiple and various roles from fathers, mothers, and mayors, to mythical cowboys and ghost soldiers, to villains, and even scientists like Thomas Edison and Annie Cannon. In addition, the entire cast will be called upon to help create the "Story Theater" feel of the musical by using found-object props to create riverboats, magic trains, and sea-monsters. Role assignments noted in the script are subject to change.
Audition Info
Auditions will be held at the Palace Education Center; 216 w. 8th street Georgetown TX 78626 from April 3rd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm by appoinment, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Please prepare a one-minute monologue and 32 bars of a song of your choice. Accompaniment will be provided.
Callbacks will be held April 4th by appointment only. Callbacks will be posted on the Palace website on the auditions page. You will NOT receive an email.
If you cannot attend the Tuesday audition date we will consider video submissions. Please email your audition to productions@georgetownpalace.com by Monday, April 2nd to be considered. If submitting by video, you must still be available on Wednesday, April 4th, in person for the call-backs.
Auditions are scheduled online via the Palace website. You’ll choose a time, and fill out the audition form.
Please email a headshot and resume to productions@georgetownpalace.com Please submit these items by Tuesday, April, 2nd. If you do not, they won't be included in the production teams packet.
You will receive an email confirming your appointment. If you are unable to attend any of the audition times, please send us an email and we will try to work with you to schedule an alternative time.
The basic schedule:
Day time rehearsals: Monday - Friday, April 16 - 30 (Saturdays if needed) - times TBD with tech beginning on Friday, April 27
Field trip shows: Tuesday - Friday, May 1-11 (shows at 10:00 and 12:00)
Public Performance: Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 am
Compensation & Union Contract Details
Non-union only: $175 per week
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace's expense. If you are cast, you'll receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is 501c3 Non-profit organization.
All abilities, gender, and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
REMINDER: ACTION LIST
1. E-mail your headshot to Productions@georgetownpalace.com
2. Sign up for an audition time
