<p>Coach C: I must also congratulate YOU in being so wonderful to your students in this great time of NEED! What a fabulous mentor you are and your students are so fortunate to know you and work with you. Brava! Mary Anna, same goes to you!</p>
<p>theatermom: We've written privately, but I wanted to post what part my D has in Urinetown at UM. She is Mrs. Millennium/Ensmble and is so happy. I know nothing about the show!</p>
<p>Gkoukla, congrats to YOUR daughter in being cast in Urinetown. My D loves that musical and would love to be in it some day. She'd love to play Little Sally. I saw this musical with her (and I had 8 teens with me that day) on Broadway with Hunter Foster, who they got to talk to after the show (my D loves him and admires him...and yes, he is an UM alum). It is cleverly written, funny at times, some good songs, minimal set. Last year, when my D created a musical revue she directed, she included Run Freedom Run and the Broadway choreography as she just loves that song. I think you will be in for a treat watching the show. Sounds like your D is doing real well at UM. I love reading what your kids are up to as they are quite a talented bunch!</p>
<p>Susan</p>
<p>Theatermom - Yes, it's been a long time since we've chatted. I will definitely e-mail you to catch up. I've obviously missed catching up on certain threads because I didn't know about Seussical - is that at UMich??? I'm also sooooo impressed that your daughter got a call back after a singing audition knowing what an incredibe dancer she is!!! So did she get her equity card after last summer?</p>
<p>Mine will not be auditioning for summer stock this year - will wait until next year. She wants to go to summer school at a local community college to get some liberal arts classes out of the way to ease up her schedule a little bit next year. Being from the west coast, this whole summer stock opportunity is new to her, but she is learning about this at school a well. </p>
<p>She loves BoCo - she is a very busy girl. Think CMU summer program times 10! Her professors are just amazing. When she came home for winter break I could see how very much she had learned (and retained!!). </p>
<p>She seems to have adjusted to the cold weather and is already looking for an apartment for next year. With all of the colleges around Boston, apparently housing goes quickly. It's really amazing watching them grow and learn about everything they love so much as well as life. This has been such a growing experience. </p>
<p>I just love hearing about all of your summer stock auditions - as usual I learn on this board about what to expect the following year. </p>
<p>Theatermom - So when she was at Muny last summer, did they find housing for her? </p>
<p>Congrats to all of your kids - I too hope we all run into each other in the future. To any of you going to the Los Angeles Unified auditions, I will be there volunteering for BoCo on Monday, Feb. 13. Come say hello!</p>
<p>Catsmom, I know this is a Summer Stock thread but I am so glad to hear the update about YOUR daughter! I'm delighted to hear how much she is enjoying and thriving at BOCO! It all worked out and it's terrific! And yeah, it is neat seeing how much they have learned in such a short amount of time. Keep coming back and filling us in!
Susan</p>
<p>Hi Catsmom.</p>
<p>Look for an email later today but to answer your specific MUNY questions:</p>
<p>Yes, my D get her Equity card as a result of her work at the MUNY last summer and feels good about that decision.</p>
<p>Housing at the MUNY - The MUNY does offer to find housing for its ensemble performers or they are free to try and find it on their own. Both my D and I felt more comfortable with accepting the MUNY housing last summer as we knew nothing about St Louis neighborhoods and trusted that they would find something safe and of good quality. She was in an apartment complex near the Webster U campus, as were several boys who opted for this housing, and had a 2 bedroom apt all to herself. It was great when I came to visit - didn't need a hotel room! Most kids, however, shared this type of accomodation with one other person but there wasn't another female who opted for MUNY housing AND had her same schedule of shows so they could coordinate it. It WAS more costly than other options, but it was secure, air conditioned and well maintained and the Equity per diem is exceedingly generous so she was happy to pay for the apartment. The MUNY handled everything and deducted the expense from her check. Several other UM kids and performers from other schools did find their own housing and if she works there again, I think she might consider this option, feeling more informed about the neighborhoods and the choices.</p>
<p>So glad to hear your D is having such a great freshman year in Boston - so far away from sunny California! We'll "talk."</p>
<p>Has anyone heard from NETC or Strawhat regarding auditions? We haven't heard yet, although I know NETC's deadline passed already.</p>
<p>I have 4 former students with call-backs for Shakespeare Dallas' musical version of Midsummer Night's Dream. The call-backs are in mid March. I will post when I know more</p>
<p>I also have former students hired for the musical review at Six Flags.</p>
<p>Most auditions for summer musical jobs in the Dallas area are taking place in February.</p>
<p>Hunter Foster's wife, Jen Cody, played Bonnie in Anything Goes at Theatre Under The Stars in Houston. Of note: also in the chorus of that production was the current Clara in Broadway's Piazza, Kelli Clarke!</p>
<p>Does anyone know when the Sacramento Music Circus auditions are/were in Los Angeles? I have been looking all over and can't find anything. I have a feeling I passed them. Thanks for any help!</p>
<p>BrendanN--The Sacramento Music Circus auditions were already held as I know someone who has a callback. Sorry!</p>
<p>Rossij</p>
<p>I know my daughter had some friends who have heard regarding Strawhat auditions; however, they did extend the application date to February 21, 2006, so they may be doing this in some type of rounds system. My daughter hasn't heard yet. I wouldn't have a clue how they send out auditions, not knowing anything about auditions except what my daughter tells me. </p>
<p>She has been busy checking her subscription to Backstage.com for auditions and her roommate was cast in a student directed play just today. They were celebrating. Slowly but surely it seems to be coming together for both of them. This gives me a chance for a sigh of relief as the auditioning process at Strasberg has been stressful. This year they have had two shows. The first one had only eight or nine parts, with 80 students auditioning; the second semester production had four parts, two boys; two girls. It is incredibly competitive. I think everybody must get straight As in acting, which is great for my d's and her classmates gradepoints, but it also places them in front of the mirror wondering how you compete when everyone is doing so well. Ahhh, but as I told her, that is the nature of the game from here on out. Lots of auditions, lots of disappointments, but then that one moment arrives and they were all worth it. </p>
<p>Reading these posts makes me wonder why there isn't a central location to find out when all of the summer auditions occur and where. Maybe there is and somebody can post if such a thing exists</p>
<p>I'll keep you posted with regard to Strawhat and whether she was given an audition.</p>
<p>Hi theaterdivasmom- thanks for the info. I hear ya about how competitive it is! Since my d is still a freshman, she can't really audition anyway (although she could probably do a student film/short/whatever). I'm not as concerned about her getting a part for a show at NYU; I'm more concerned about after she graduates, lol! It would be nice to see her perform at her college, but she needs to devote time to her studies and she is STILL looking for a job! It's so expensive, as you well know. I'll let you know when we hear anything, too.</p>
<p>Does College Mom think it might be helpful to merge the two threads about summer job/stock/interships?</p>
<p>Thanks,
xx,Mary Anna</p>
<p>For now, I am going to keep the threads as they are. The other one was dealing with summer jobs and internships and this one is specific to summer stock. While they are closely related, I think those interested in summer stock will want to read here and those interested in other summer jobs and internships might want to read there. That way each thread is more specific. As well, summer stock applies more to college aged students and older and summer jobs and internships pertain to a variety of ages.
CollegeMom</p>
<p>Hi Rossji,</p>
<p>My daughter's NETC audition letter arrived yesterday. It said to make your hotel reservations by the 24th so I would assume you would be hearing very soon.</p>
<p>Hi cbs! So glad your daughter was accepted. You're right about hearing soon;my daughter got a rejection letter yesterday. :( Oh well! They said they had about 1000 applicants and "only" 700 were accepted. I guess she was the 30% that wasn't.....</p>
<p>Awww..I hate rejection letters! I'll bet she has (or will have) a lot more irons in the fire.</p>
<p>Theatermom</p>
<p>Since your D worked there last summer, maybe you can answer a question for me.Their website says you have to be 18, does that mean by the time of the audition or by the time the season starts? My D has an audition in NY 2 days before the MUNY auditions and we were going to go back through St.Louis on our way home, but she will not be 18 until May. Do you think that would be a problem? I know many Summer Stock theatres just require that they be 18 by the time their contract starts.</p>
<p>Hi Song4U - </p>
<p>Actually the website says that you must be 18 as a singer, but, strangely enough, only 17 as a dancer. Not sure why that is so........ But it definitely means you must be that age by the time you start work, not by the time of the audition. Earliest rehearsals at the MUNY should start around the 8th or 9th of June (for those cast in the first show.) So your D should be good to go for auditioning! Is your D still in high school? Tell her to break a leg!</p>
<p>I'm happy to help with anyone's questions about the MUNY.</p>
<p>Theatermom</p>
<p>Thanks so much for answering my question. My D is a singer first, so I had not even looked at the info regarding the dancer auditions. My main need was to make sure that my D would be allowed to audition not yet being 18, before I booked the airline ticket. And yes, she is still in high school, but has been very blessed this year to have some incredible opportunities come her way. She loves the season they have lined up and her voice teacher has encouraged her to audition for MUNY.</p>
<p>Do most people get cast for the full season or just a few shows? And if it is for select shows and if they aren't consecutive do they usually remain in St. Louis between shows? I assume your D is going to the auditions as well. Is that for a singer or dancer? Since I am new to the board I have not had a chance to get through all the threads yet, but so far have become very educated on so much dealing with MT, that I didn't know. My oldest D is graduating in May with a BFA in MT from the University of Miami, and although I have been through this process before with her, she had not done the Summer Stock circuit prior to college like my younger D is doing. So, it's kind of a whole new ballgame!</p>
<p>Also, what can you share with me regarding their call-backs? How intense is the dance part, and do they continue to make cuts? How long was it after the auditions, before your D found out she had been cast last year?</p>
<p>And thank you again for being a wealth of information.</p>
<p>Song4U,</p>
<p>Here's the way things worked last year.....</p>
<p>No one is cast for the full season in the sense that they do every show. The overlapping show and rehearsal schedules don't allow for it, especially given Equity work rules and the amount of overtime it would necessitate. To my knowledge, the most number of shows in which any ensemble member can be cast is 3. My D knew people last summer who were offered 1,2 or 3 shows. And the timing of the shows can create some difficult decisions with regard to staying in St Louis or not. Fortunately for my D, she was offered 3 shows which had alternating runs, so when she wasn't performing, she was rehearsing. There were a few days when she was in early rehearsals for one show while finishing up performing in a previous one, but they were rare. In the 8 weeks she was there, Tuesdays were the free days, but often she would be performing or rehearsing on Tuesday evening. But she never complained because ensemble rehearsals were often staggered at different times during the day and she felt she got plenty of rest and, of course, she was doing what she loved. She did have some friends who were not as fortunate in the scheduling of their shows and did have some St Louis time during which they were not working, so not being paid for those days, but they seemed to be minimal and most hung around during that time.</p>
<p>I tried to find my previous post about the auditions last year but couldn't come up with it so my apologies for writing it out again instead of just being able to link to it. I know your daughter is a singer, but my D auditioned as a dancer so my info is based on that and what my D told me about the singing auditions. I know that in the open call for dancers last year there were about 180 girls. They did three different combinations and there were cuts after each one. First was ballet combo, then a Charleston, then another ballet combo. Cuts went from about 180 to 90 to 40. Those left were then asked to sing a 16 bar cut and then another cut was made and about 25-30 were called back for Sunday. I know there were similar cuts for the singers, but don't know the numbers. Also, for some reason, the female singers have their callbacks late Saturday afternoon, where they are joined by any returning members of last summer's adult singing chorus, while male singers have their callbacks on Sunday. Singer's callbacks include what my D says is a "movers" call - nothing like the dance call, but a check to see what kind of movement the singers are capable of. This is because at the MUNY, they hire performers as just singers, just dancers or combination singer/dancers as my D was. She was one of maybe 4 or 5 dancers in the ensemble to be mic'ed. At PCLO, all ensemble members are required to be singer/dancers so no matter whether you audition during open call as a singer or a dancer, you will be asked to demonstrate your level of competence in the opposite discipline in callbacks. At the MUNY on Sunday, those called back from Saturday (minus the female singers, who finish on Saturday) are joined by any returning members of the previous summer's adult ensemble, still segrated by gender. Dancers did three more dance combinations of increasing difficulty that were clearly identifiable as actual choreography from the scheduled shows. I believe more cuts were made, but honestly, my memory is fading. Those left were then asked to sing their 16 bar cut again. No cuts were made after the singing and anyone left at this point was sent for measurements but, like PCLO, this is no guarantee of an offer. Only those offered contracts were contacted by phone at the very beginning of April. My D auditioned on March 12-13 and was called with a contract offer on April 2. I only remember this because it was the day before the UM Freshman Showcase and I had an extremely excited voice mail waiting for me when I got off of the plane in Detroit.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>