THE LIGHTNING THIEF
THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
DIRECTED BY PROF. JENN DOBBY & ELENA DONLEY '24
MARCH 1-3, 2024
GENERAL AUDITIONS: SUNDAY, 11/19 1:00-4:00PM
1.) Prepare one of the following vocal pieces from THE LIGHTNING THIEF
(downloadable sheet music provided below each title)
"Good Kid" - measures 1-28
good_kid_audition_score.pdf
"My Grand Plan" - measures 1-35
my_grand_plan_audition_score.pdf
2.) Review the below 3 short sides for the scene work portion of the audition:
lightning_thief_audition_side_1.pdf
lightning_thief_audition_side_2.pdf
lightning_thief_audition_side_3.pdf
3.) **An Audition Info Form/Actor Comfort Survey, Headshot/Photo, and Code of Expectations Document must be completed and submitted via the Google Form by 2:00pm on Saturday, 11/18**
The Audition Info Form/Comfort Survey is below - download and complete it.
the_lightning_thief_audition_form_and_comfort_survey.docx
Please then upload your Audition Info Form/Comfort Survey and Photo/Headshot files to this Google Form prior to Auditions, where you will also complete the Code of Expectations and can also upload an optional Theatre Resume:
GOOGLE FORM LINK: https://forms.gle/5hSntuPmjre2n5XG9
**You will be assigned a 20-minute block of time by 10:00am on Sunday, 11/19 where you and 3-4 other actors will sing and read a scene from the play. Your assignments will be emailed to you by 10:00am on 11/19!**
Sunday, 11/19 - General Audition Details RECAP:
1:00-4:00pm - Vocal Auditions + Scene Work Auditions
- --All students should submit their audition materials by Saturday, 11/18 at 2:00pm via the above Google Form link
- --You'll be assigned a 20-minute block of time when you need to be present at Auditions (you will receive an email with your timeslot by Sunday at 10:00am)
- --We'll have 4-5 students sing and read a scene per each 20-minute block
- --Everyone will each sing first, and then read the scene together
Auditions are open to all Carroll University students, and potentially to some alumni.
All students cast can receive 1cr of THE100 for their participation.
Interested in backstage positions? Email Justin Gale at jgale@carrollu.edu
Questions? Email Prof. Jenn Dobby at jdobby@carrollu.edu
CALLBACKS: MONDAY, 11/20 6:00-9:00PM
You will know by 12:00pm on Monday via email if you receive a Callback!
6:00-9:00pm - Movement + Vocal Callbacks + Scene Work Callbacks
- 6:00-6:30pm - Movement Call
- 6:30-8:30pm - Vocal Callbacks
- Songs/measures have already been released and sheet music will be provided at the Callback
- 8:30-9:00pm - Scene Work Callbacks
"Good Kid" - measures 96-end
good_kid_callbacks.pdf
"My Grand Plan" - measures 90-end
my_grand_plan_2_callbacks.pdf
"Last Day of Summer" - measures 80-end
last_day_of_summer_callback.pdf
"Tree on the Hill" - Grover - measures 41-72
tree_on_the_hill.pdf
"Put You In Your Place" - Clarisse - measures 6-29
put_you_in_your_place.pdf
"Strong" - Sally - measures 18-38
strong.pdf
"Another Terrible Day" - Mr. D. - measures 87-end
another_terrible_day.pdf
CONTENT WARNINGS FOR THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Ableism & ableist language
Child abuse
Domestic abuse
Parental abandonment
Cheating
Nightmares
Hallucinations discussed
Alcohol consumption mentioned
Physical injuries
Emesis
Terminal cancer mentioned
Death of a mother
Death of an uncle mentioned
Explosion
Knife violence
Hurricane, lightning & storms
Earthquake
Drowning mentioned
Car accident
Incarceration
War themes
Animal cruelty
Bullying
PRESENTED WITH PERMISSION BY CONCORD THEATRICALS