CCP: Call board

We will soon be casting for our upcoming shows. Audition dates and times are listed below. If you are intersted in being a part of things, give us a call or email, and watch this page.

The Caledonia Community Players couldn't exist without the efforts of a lot of folks, onstage and off. You can get involved in many ways with the group. You can audition for shows -- see the audition notices below for times and requirements for upcoming shows -- or you can volunteer for various jobs backstage. If you're interested in participating in any of these important jobs, give us a call at 891-8117.

Upcoming Auditions

Children of Eden

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (composer of Wicked)
Book by John Caird (author of Les Miserables)

Children of Eden is an epic musical on a grand scale, based on the Book of Genesis. In the first Act, we are told the story of Adam and Eve, and Cain and Abel. In the second Act, we see the story of Noah and the Flood. This presentation transcends cultural differences and reaches a universal appeal, in showcasing the challenges and successes of families, of parents and children, of generations to generations. With incredible music and an appeal for all ages, Children of Eden has grown into an enormously popular show worldwide for regional and community theatre despite its humble beginnings (a brief run on London's West End in 1991 and no Broadway debut to date) and Caledonia Community Players are proud and fortunate to conclude the 2009-2010 season with a show of this caliber.

Audition Dates and Times:

CHILDREN'S AUDITIONS (Ages 8-13, Elementary/Middle School)
Saturday, April 17, 9:30am-11:30am

MAIN AUDITIONS (High School, College, Adult)
Saturday, April 17, Noon-3pm
Sunday, April 18, 7-10pm

For the children's auditions, there will be dancing and singing portions with no preparations required. Singing auditions will be in pairs and groups.

For the main auditions, we are asking that you prepare 16 measures of a song to sing - it can be any song of your choosing, which best exhibits your range, talents and abilities. There will be a dance portion and cold readings as well, which need no preparation other than clothes you can move around in.

Songs can be printed from musicnotes.com for $5 a song if you're looking for sheet music. If you would like accompaniment, you'll need to bring sheet music.

Production dates are: June 18, 7:30pm - June 19, 2pm and 7:30pm - June 25, 7:30pm - June 26, 2pm and 7:30pm

ALL AUDITIONS HELD AT DUNCAN LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Rehearsals will be in the weekday evenings, usually 7-9pm, and Saturday mornings (usually 9-Noon) with rehearsals expanding in scheduled times as the showdates approach. Schedules will differ based on each actor's role.

Parts available include, but may not be limited to:

Father - Baritone
Adam - Tenor
Eve - Soprano (or a High Belt with a Strong Head Voice)
Cain - Tenor
Abel - Tenor
Seth - Depends
Snake - Several parts singing five-part Harmony
Noah - Tenor
Mama Noah - Soprano (or a High Belt with a Strong Head Voice)
Japheth - Tenor
Shem - Depends
Ham - Tenor
Aphra - Depends
Aysha - Depends
Yonah - Alto or Soprano
Young Cain
Young Abel
Storytellers - We need numerous talented voices to carry the story
Dance Chorus - Will comprise a mix of child and adult performers who will focus on movement but will have vocal responsibilities as well
Adult Chorus - Will be the backbone of our vocal sound, carrying many of our larger numbers
Children's Chorus - Will be cast as animals, named by Adam and Eve in Act One and Carried by Noah's Ark in Act Two

We are aiming for a cast of all ages, and we need it. There are parts available for every age range.

Please fill out audition form and check over the rehearsal schedule
for the show before coming to auditions.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON AUDITIONS:
be prepared to write down your clothing sizes
make sure you have examined the rehearsal schedule and noted ALL conflicts

NOTE: To audition for any CCP show, chiildren under the age of 16 MUST
be accompanied by a parent and have the consent form filled out and signed.

Audition notes:

You don't need to prepare any material for the audition. We'll be reading parts from the script for the show.
Read the rehearsal schedule and be ready to indicate all potential conflicts. This is critical. If you are cast in the show, you will be expected to be at all rehearsals unless you have indicated otherwise at auditions. CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE BEFORE COMING TO AUDITIONS!
Dress comfortably. Auditions can be a nervous time for people. Might as well be as comfortable as possible
Parents of children under the age of 16 must be present for their child to be considered for a part. You will be expected to complete and sign the audition form for your child.
Please come at the beginning of the audition time so you hear announcements and have a chance to fill out the audition form. You may print out and fill out the form before coming to auditions.

Each show has different requirements for stage hands and set crews. Most of them require at least a stage manager and some folks to help construct and paint the various set pieces. Others require stage hands to move set pieces, set props, and raise and lower drops.
[ Gallery of sets ]

Makeup crews

Our makeup director creates the makeup design and hairstyles for each show and then manages the makeup crew for each performance. Our cast is expected to do their own basic stage makeup (don't worry, we'll teach you how) but more elaborate makeup effects are done by various makeup artists (depending on the show). If you'd like to be part of the makeup crew, let us know.

Costumes
Our Costume Designer for CCP works with the director to design the look of the show--the colors, the styles, and so on--and then finds or makes the required costumes. [ Gallery of costumes ]