Little Mermaid Dance Instruction Video for Auditions

Alright, folks - we have here some amazing dance choreography for you to learn!  I want to take a moment and introduce this year's choreographer.  Our choreographer will be Alisa Horrocks!  We had to switch things up this year because of scheduling, but I could not be more excited.  Alisa comes to us with over 19 years of experience as well as past choreography experience.  She has worked with youth your age and even use to help run drill AT Alta.  She's a great asset to our production team and I am SO grateful she has agreed to choreograph for us.  Also, the dance she created for Under the Sea is SO fun! 

There are three links below.  This first is just a video of the dance - this is what you should look like when we watch your video, or as close to it.  It's just a front facing video and that's what we want to see when you submit your video as we need to see facial expressions when you dance.

Under the Sea Front View Dance

This second link is a view of the dance from behind as if you were watching it from behind to help you dance along to once you have learned the dance.  

Under the Sea Back View Dance

The third link is the choreography breakdown.  This is the video that will describe what steps are a part of the dance and actually TEACH you the dance itself.  Watch this again and again as needed till you feel secure in the dance moves! 

Under the Sea Choreography Breakdown Video

When you are finally ready to submit your video you will need to film your video in a way that we can see your whole body and face.  Be big with your movements and have confidence!  When you have your video ready you MUST upload it to YouTube as an UNLISTED video and email me the link.  Do this in PLENTY of time because any videos that are late will NOT be counted - no exceptions. I have WAY too many to watch to make exceptions.  My email is: linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org - they are due by 5pm on Thursday, but I would PERFER them by 2pm if possible.  Please put your name and LITTLE MERMAID DANCE VIDEO in the subject line.  Thank you and happy dancing! 

Little Mermaid Auditions MOVED ONLINE!!!

LITTLE MERMAID AUDITIONS WILL BE MOVED TO AN ONLINE PLATFORM!!!

We are officially online next week and, therefore, we will be continuing with auditions, but with an online format for these auditions. Each person will logon to a Zoom Meet (link posted on the blog the morning of auditions) about five minutes before your audition time, where you will wait until let in for your audition. You will need to find a backing track or instrumental online for your audition – this will take a bit of work on your part, but it totally doable. When it is your chance to audition, you will introduce yourself by saying your name, the name of your song, and what show your song is from. Then you will sing your 16-20 bars of the song (about 30 seconds) and when finished say “Thank You,” so we know you are done. We will ask you a question or two and then you are done with the singing audition. The only other part is submitting your dance video and paperwork. 

• To submit your dance video, please learn the dance that will be posted on the blog on Tuesday evening in full and PRACTICE. 

• Film yourself doing the dance where we can see your whole body and face and then upload the video to YouTube as an unlisted video. Send the link to this address ON TIME: linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org 

• ALSO, you can scan paperwork to send to me, take pictures and upload them, OR (preferred) type out the information IN FULL and send it to me. The only one that MUST be scanned or a picture is the permission form. 

You must attend the singing part of the audition, submit paperwork, AND submit the dance video in order to be considered for a role. 

If you can PLEASE answer this question in the "dance experience" section, that would be great: Do you have ANY tap experience?  If not, are you genuinely willing to put in the extra time to learn tap?

Theatre 4 and Theatre 3 I will open up a google doc for you all specifically to claim a spot since that time was blocked off for you – Starting on Saturday afternoon I will open up the extra spots to anyone, so please claim your time on Friday!

ALSO, there WILL be a workshop/forum on Monday from 3-3:30pm on this google meet address:  

https://meet.google.com/ysh-enae-nuq

This is NOT the audition link - just the workshop link! 

I have found the link does not always work on phones and works better with copy/pasted in.  It is not mandatory, but an option to get centered before auditions.  Remember, I am ROOTING for each of you!  You've got this - can't wait to see!!!

Little Mermaid Auditions 2020

Hey All!

I know the last few weeks have been a whirlwind of information and changes.  Though I can not guarantee more changes aren't to come, I can do my best to communicate as clearly as I am able in the upcoming weeks about auditions.  Please be patient with me as changes may arise at any moment and PLEASE check the blog regularly as this will be my main source of communication (outside of word of mouth) through the Little Mermaid audition process.

Hoping to make this as easy as possible, I have created a packet for you all, just as in the past.  I have added a few new rules and regulations, including mask and sanitation rules, hang-outs outside of rehearsal rules, online rehearsal expectations and more. PLEASE read it thoroughly before signing so you KNOW what you are promising to before your audition.  This is not the year for drops after casting.

Below is the Little Mermaid audition packet AND the link to sign-up for a time for your audition.  These auditions MUST take place during school per the new mandate, so work around lunches and free periods, and choose a time that works for you.  I will adhere closely to the timeline this audition to the best of my ability.  If you are in a class with me on Tuesday, November 17th or Wednesday, November 18th, I ask that you use class-time to audition.  If you are a TA, please use your ACTING class time to audition.  There will be a pianist present for your audition and no tracks or accapella are acceptable, as the packet states.  Therefore, come with sheet music of your song printed and have CLEARLY marked your start and stop points.  

Please come to your audition with the permission slip, audition sheet, conflict sheet, and parent volunteer sheet signed and completed - no exceptions.  You MUST also, come with a copy of your grades printed out to the audition - again, NO exceptions.  Assistant Director (AD) applications can be turned in early, but the other things I ask you give me at your scheduled audition time.  Please download the packet below (hopefully it transferred to google docs from word in an okay format...), complete it, and then click the link at the bottom to sign-up for an audition time-slot.  You cannot edit on the google doc - you must download and complete. 

If you are in quarantine next week your singing and dance audition videos MUST be filmed and uploaded to YouTube as a private link.  Those links must be emailed to me at linze.struiksma@canyonsdistrict.org by 5pm on Thursday, November 19th.  You must also email me scans or pictures of your audition sheets, conflict sheet, permission slips, parent volunteer form, and grades.  If they are late for any reason, they will NOT be accepted, so do not leave them till the last minute to do and upload - in fact, if I COULD get them by that morning, it would be GREATLY appreciated.  

Little Mermaid Packet - CLICK ON THAT LINK!

Little Mermaid Calendar - TENTATIVE SCHEDULE HERE

HERE IS THE LINK TO SIGN-UP FOR AN AUDITION SPOT: Audition Sign-up Link

AD Application Here: AD Application

Fall Showcase 2020 Final Calendar

 Hey Cast!

I will have calendars printed for you on Monday to pick up, but you can always wait till we are back at school or just use this online one, as they are the same. I did work around your conflicts, but please let me know if you see any issues.  Remember to get your fees in ASAP and know I will be reaching out to parents this next week to see who can head up dinners for tech weeks - so please give them that heads up.

I'm so excited to get started really working on this this next week - now get to memorizing! 

The pictures are a bit blurry with some printers and devices, SO here is a google doc with the calendar - I did not reformat, so please forgive the awkward formatting:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b9NBk31FPKlIO_qQNeKTfWe7FpgQwAN3scyHGRyGk1c/edit?usp=sharing 

Fall Showcase 2020 Cast List

A huge thank you to everyone who auditioned for the Fall Showcase! I have truly missed seeing all of you work so hard and give your hearts in your auditions. If on the list below, we will be meeting in the green room tomorrow (Tuesday, September 29th) at 2:45pm sharp. Please be on time and come ready to talk as a cast, do some getting-to-know-you games, discover your theme, and read through some options as needed. Also, please feel free to reach out for feedback on your auditions starting on Wednesday. Thanks so much! 

Assistant Director 

Natalie Hood 

Narrators 

Dani Gibson 

Chandler King 

Cast: Spots to be Announced 

Seth Allred 

London Ashby 

Chloe Barrus 

Abigail Baxter

Sam Brockman

Hannah Cardall

Caleb Christensen 

Cass Clark

Skylar Fullmer

Ella Gardner

Brody Gibbs

Lucas Hamilton

Samantha Hamilton

Austin Harp 

Addison Horrocks

Marissa Jeppson

Haden Kunzler

Alex Liljenquist

Stephanie Marks

Andrew McHenry 

Alyx Rees

Sara Riches

Abbie Ricord

Hallie Shelton

Annaleece Shomaker

Makenna Stevens 

Dylan Thomas

Ellie Vander Veur

Aubree Wasden 

Jagger Weichers

Fall Showcase 2020 Audition Packet, AD Application, and Calendar

This Fall we will be having a Fall Showcase to celebrate the power of performance!  This will contain scenes, monologues, musical numbers, and a narrated story.  I am excited to provide this acting opportunity in a safe and autonomous way for our Alta students and hope to see many audition.  All the information you need is contained in the packet link below.  

Auditions will take place THIS coming Monday, the 28th of September from 3:30-5:30pm in the new Alta PAC Green Room.  You should arrive at your audition time with the paperwork from the packet and permission slip already printed, filled-out, and signed.  If there are questions READ THE PACKET FIRST, then email me.  I will return emails up until 2:30pm on Monday and then need to get ready for the auditions.  

Here is the link to the google-sheet sign-up, please sign up for a time and arrive 5-10 minutes early:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ja11KFpExRULfWmenIMvMB9dU9tDwp320Px62-ch_C8/edit?usp=sharing 

Here is a link to the audition packet and pictures of the calendar: 

AUDITION PACKET (print to complete- cannot be edited online):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WCqTwCaylnrk_s2jNMlU_na0VvSYQnI9j3sUlCC9co/edit?usp=sharing

Assistant Director Application Pages (Print to complete - cannot be edited online):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FwgHKE_dvuWR-rDZOok-P0PuDSr_XFu_YuOKU9hpbEY/edit?usp=sharing

Final Cast List Shakespeare Team 2020

 Shakespeare Team 2020

 

A huge thank you to all who auditioned for this year's Shakespeare Team! You made it so tough for us and we appreciate your energy and efforts today! Please take a look below to see if your name is on the final cast list for our Ensemble Scene and/or IE Competition pieces. If so, you need to be in the Theatre Room TOMORROW (September 2^nd) at 2:45pm for a team meeting and Ensemble read-through!

 

Ensemble – King Henry VI, Part I

 

King Henry – Natalie Hood

 

York – Sara Riches

 

Somerset – Alyx Rees

 

Warwick – Sam Brockman

 

Suffolk – Caleb Christensen

 

Vernon – Lucas Hamilton

 

Lucy – Chloe Barrus

 

Talbot – London Ashby

 

Soldiers – Addison Horrocks, Chandler King, Abbie Ricord, Abree Wasden

 

Scene IEs

Hannah Cardall and Anna Teichert – Two Gentlemen of Verona

Chandler King, Abbie Ricord, Bree Wasden – King Lear

 

Monologue IEs (all TBD)

Caleb Christensen

Addison Horrocks

Sara Riches