Monday, August 26, 2013

Get ready for CAMP ROCK, the fall WMS Musical!  Start humming your favorite Camp Rock tunes:  "This Is Me,"  "This is Our Song,"  and "Play My Music!"  All 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders are eligible to audition.  Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 3 from 4-8pm in Pendery auditorium.  Parents will  sign up for a 15 minute audition time for their student on Sign-Up Genius (below).  There are 8 slots available per 15 minute time period. There will also be an audition form to complete with all conflicts listed and students must have parent permission to audition.  (See below.)

Here is the link to fill out the online drama auditon form: Please fill out completely.  If the link does not work, copy and paste the URL into a new window or tab. Thank you!
http://fs17.formsite.com/wyoming/wmsdrama/index.html


To sign up for "Camp Rock Auditions." Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet. Please write your child's name in the sign up and not your name. Thanks!
To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0849ADAE2DAB9-camp/957500

Students will need to prepare one song (16 bars or 1 verse plus 1 chorus) to be sung a capella or bring accompaniment on your iPod with your own speakers  -- this is not to be a Camp Rock song, but anything Broadway style or Pop Music.  Students will be asked to do a cold reading from the script at the audition as well as a short dance routine.  Rehearsals will be after school most weekdays and the musical will be at 7:00pm Friday and Saturday October 18 and 19. 
Look for more information on this blog, and, get ready to rock!

Here is a synopsis of the characters:  Please familiarize yourself with the character list before you audition. 

Character Breakdown
ANDY HOSTEN: The quintessential drummer from Camp Rock. Cool and chill.
AXEL TURNER:Founder of Camp Star. A former rock star himself, he is Brown’s nemesis and Dana’s father. Competitive, ruthless, delusional. Speaking Role
BARRON JAMES: A hip-hop dancer and Sander’s best friend. The goofy partner in crime.
BROWN CESARIOA: former rock star and the new owner of Camp Rock. Brown cares about keeping the integrity of the camp intact. Passionate, musical, kind-hearted. Speaking Role
CAITLYN GELLERA: future record mogul, Caitlyn is quirky and gifted. Mitchie’s best friend.
DANA TURNER: Axel Turner's daughter and Nate's love interest. A talented musician embarrassed by her father. Sweet, sincere.
ELLA PADORA: longtime Camp Rocker, she is very interested in fashion and helps with the costume designs.
GEORGINA FARLOWA: reality television host hired by Axel to host the "Final Jam." Slick, enthusiastic, a hot-shot. Speaking Role
JASON GRAY: The oldest member and brother of the Connect 3 band. A comical, easy-going guitar player.
MITCHIE TORRESA: familiar face and veteran at Camp Rock. She falls for Shane. Talented, smart, outspoken.
NATE GRAY: The middle brother of the Connect 3 band. A shy drummer who falls for Dana.
ROSIE DAY: The new girl at Camp Rock, Rosie is eager to be a part of everything, and does all she can to save Camp Rock.
SANDER LOYA: Barron’s best friend and partner in crime. The brains of the mischievous duo.
SHANE GRAY: The youngest and most charismatic member of the Connect 3 band. Shane is the lead singer and Mitchie's love interest.
TESS TYLER: The daughter of pop star T.J. Tyler, Tess is Camp Rock’s snobby diva.
ENSEMBLE:  CAMP ROCKERS; STAR CAMPERS