WHAT IS TEAM STAGES?
Team STAGES is an elite, professionally trained traveling troupe of
12 young performers representing STAGES and their sponsor, MARITZ
INC. The Team STAGES cast will perform fully staged and designed
Winter, Spring and Summer musical revues created to:
Entertain and educate both young and adult audiences about the art
form of American musical theatre
promote the image of STAGES and its sponsor(s)
showcase the talent, unlimited potential and individuality of the
Team STAGES cast members
promote role models through the Team STAGES cast members
WHO SHOULD AUDITION?
Currently STAGES ST. LOUIS is accepting resumes and photos from young
people 12-16 years of age. The Team STAGES artistic team is looking
for a wide range of personalities with a vision towards creating a
diverse, but cohesive team of 12 individuals and 4 swing/understudy
performers. Candidates will be assessed on proficiencies in dance,
voice, acting and overall stage presence. Additional talents in
acrobatics, magic, juggling, etc. will be viewed as a plus. A Junior
Team (ages 8-11) of six performers will be auditioned and cast in
early 2008.
Commitment
A Team STAGES cast member should expect to be fully committed to
achieving the highest level of professionalism, both for themselves
as an individual and for the company as a whole. A member of Team
STAGES will be expected to attend every rehearsal and every
performance and remain a member of the troupe from at least Fall 2007
through Summer 2008. Performers in Team STAGES are not viewed as
interchangeable; rather, each brings a specific and unique value to
the company that audiences will identify with personally and hold in
high esteem—a role model in the truest sense of the word. A
commitment contract will need to be signed by both a Team STAGES cast
member and a parent/guardian.
WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS?
Monetary Considerations
All professional training, as it relates to rehearsals for a Team
STAGES revue, will be provided free of charge.
Costumes will be provided and maintained by STAGES ST. LOUIS
Travel expenses to/from rehearsals and performance venues will be the
responsibility of the Team STAGES member unless other arrangements
are made in advance.
Cast members will receive compensation in the form of:
Tickets to STAGES ST. LOUIS productions
Discounted Academy classes
Exclusive performance/master class workshops
Rehearsal Schedule (Subject to change)
WEEK #1:
~ 10/10 & 10/12 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
~ 10/13 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
~ 10/14 – 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WEEK #2:
~ 10/17 & 10/19 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
~ 10/20 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
~ 10/21 – 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WEEK #3: (Brush Up Rehearsals)
~ 10/23 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
~ 10/27 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
~ 10/30 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performance Schedule
Team STAGES performances will begin with a 30-minute Winter holiday
revue to be presented during the months of November and December.
Venues will include corporate functions, civic events, schools and
youth organizations. Rehearsals will begin in March for a second
revue, highlighting the evolution of American musical theatre and
incorporating selections from STAGES ST. LOUIS 2008 season.
Decidedly more educational in its approach, the Spring and Summer
revues will primarily perform in academic settings both locally and
out state from April through July.
WHEN AND WHERE WILL AUDITIONS BE HELD?
Open call auditions will be held on:
· Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 9:00 AM
Shaw VPA Elementary
5329 Columbia Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139
(Gym, Dance Studio, Acting Studio on lower level)
Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 9:00 AM
Maritz Inc.
1400 South Highway Dr., Fenton, MO 63026
(The Raymond E. Maritz Theater)
Sign-ups for each audition will be from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM the
morning of each audition. No audition sign-ups will be accepted
after 10:00 AM.
Candidates should be prepared to:
Dance* (we are looking for variation in styles, i.e. tap, jazz, hip-
hop and ballet—bring character, tap and jazz shoes, if available)
Sing (bring 32 bars of both an up tempo and a ballad – no lead sheets
or transpositions)
Questions (be prepared to answer questions regarding your desire to
be a part of the Team STAGES cast – we are interested in you as an
individual and want to see your personality!)
*Please note that performer cuts will be made after the dance
auditions and not all candidates will move on to the singing auditions.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume, photo and cover letter* to:
Team STAGES
Attention: Melanie Palmer
444 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
*Cover letter should express why the individual wants to become a
Team STAGES member and what they view as their greatest strength in
reflecting the Team STAGES image. If a candidate does not have a
photo and/or resume, STAGES will take a photo and have resume forms
that can be completed at the audition. In some cases, early
applicants may be invited to attend an audition on September 8,
2007. Submitting a picture and resume does not guarantee an
invitation to attend the September 8 audition. All applicants are
eligible to attend the open call auditions at either location.
Still have questions...Contact STAGES ST. LOUIS at 636.530.5959.
