Youth Auditions

Thank you for your interest in our Youth Musical Theatre initiatives! We have many wonderful opportunities for young performers throughout Southern Ontario. Click the region for more information about Youth Auditions in that area:

Grand Bend (Huron Country Playhouse) Audition Information: Saturday, February 2 Click here
Waterloo Region/Wellington County (Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, Drayton Festival Theatre, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse) Audition Information: Sunday, February 3 Click here
Georgian Bay (King's Wharf Theatre) Audition Information: Saturday, February 9 Click here

Audition Information

Grand Bend

This audition is for programs and productions at the Huron Country Playhouse in Grand Bend.
Audition Date: Saturday, February 2
Audition Location: Huron Country Playhouse
Address: 70689 B Line, Grand Bend N0M 1T0
Registration Time: 12:00 p.m.
Audition Time: 1:00 p.m. (Auditions will run no later than 4:00 p.m.)
Attend this audition if you want to be considered for:
• Special Youth Musical Theatre Program in Grand Bend (ages 9 to 15)

Special Youth Musical Theatre Program Information
Location: Huron Country Playhouse II
Run dates: July 29 to August 31
Click here for more information about the Youth Musical Theatre Programs in Grand Bend.

Instructions
1) Print a Youth Audition Form. Fill it out and bring it with you to the audition.
2) Bring a recent photo with you to the audition. A close face shot is best.
    Please have this separate from your resume and audition form.
3) Sign up to audition for using the registration link.

Dancing, acting, and singing experience are an asset and preferred.

Young performers should be prepared to learn the song "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. (see below for lyrics and music), as well as a short dance combination, led by our creative team.

Things to Prepare
• Print and fill out the Youth Audition Form with a current photo (close face shot) and bring it with you.
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Be prepared to sing the song "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. (see sheet music below)
• Download “Hard Knock Life” sheet music.
• Listen to "Hard Knock Life" with lyrics
• Listen to "Hard Knock Life" instrumental

Things to Know for the Special Program in Grand Bend
• Rehearsals for Jack and the Beanstalk at the Huron Country Playhouse II will begin in early August at the Huron Country Playhouse II.
• There will be at least two groups of children who will rotate performance dates from August 8 to August 31.
• Children cast in the production must attend all rehearsals and performances assigned to their team.
• Please note that times and dates are subject to change.
• Participants of this program must be available from Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 3 for the training week AND from August 5 to August 31 for performances of Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto.

Waterloo Region/Wellington County

This audition is for programs and productions at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, Drayton Festival Theatre and St. Jacobs Country Playhouse.
Audition Date: Sunday, February 3
Audition Location: Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Address: 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge N1S 2L8
Attend on this date if you want to be considered for:
• Annie Children's Chorus in Cambridge (ages 8 to 15)
• Annie Children's Chorus in Drayton (ages 8 to 15)
• One-Week Youth Musical Theatre Program Pre-Teen in Cambridge (ages 8 to 12)
• One-Week Youth Musical Theatre Program Teen in Cambridge (ages 13 to 18)
• Two Week Pre-Professional Production Program in St. Jacobs (ages 13 to 18)

Waterloo Region Morning Audition - Annie and/or One-Week Youth Musical Theatre Programs
Audition Date: Sunday, February 3
Registration Time: 9:00 a.m.
Audition Time: 10:00 a.m. (Auditions will run no later than 1:00 p.m.)

Annie Production Information
Location: Drayton Festival Theatre & Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Run dates: June 5 to June 30 & October 2 to October 27
Click here for more information about Annie.

One-Week Youth Musical Theatre Programs Information
Location: Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
Run dates: August 26 to August 30
Click here for more information about the Youth Musical Theatre Programs in Waterloo Region.

Instructions
1) Print a Youth Audition Form. Fill it out and bring it with you to the audition.
2) Bring a recent photo with you to the audition. A close face shot is best.
    Please have this separate from your resume and audition form.
3) Sign up to audition for using the registration link.

Dancing, acting, and singing experience are an asset and preferred.

Young performers auditioning for Annie and/or the One Week Youth Musical Theatre Programs should be prepared to learn the song "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. (see below for lyrics and music), as well as a short dance combination, led by our creative team.

Things to Prepare
• Print and fill out the Youth Audition Form with a current photo (close face shot) and bring it with you.
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Be prepared to sing the song "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. (see sheet music below)
• Download “Hard Knock Life” sheet music.
• Listen to "Hard Knock Life" with lyrics
• Listen to "Hard Knock Life" instrumental

Things to Know for Annie
• Rehearsals for Annie at the Drayton Festival Theatre will begin in early May at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge with remaining rehearsals and performances at the Drayton Festival Theatre.
• There will be at least two groups of children who will rotate performance dates from June 5 to June 30.
• Children cast in the production must attend all rehearsals and performances assigned to their team.
• Please note that times and dates are subject to change.
• Rehearsals for Annie at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge will begin in mid September at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge.
• The two groups of children who will rotate performance dates from October 2 to October 27.

Waterloo Region Afternoon Audition - Pre-Professional Production Program
Audition Date: Sunday, February 3
Registration Time: 1:30 p.m.
Audition Time: 2:00 p.m. (Auditions will run no later than 4:00 p.m.)

Pre-Professional Production Program Information
Location: St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
Run dates: August 12 to August 23
Click here for more information about the Youth Musical Theatre Programs in Waterloo Region.

Instructions
1) Print a Youth Audition Form. Fill it out and bring it with you to the audition.
2) Bring a recent photo with you to the audition. A close face shot is best.
    Please have this separate from your resume and audition form.
3) Sign up to audition for using the registration link.

Young performers auditioning for the Pre-Professional Youth Musical Theatre Program should be prepared to learn the song "OMIGOD, YOU GUYS" (Females) or "Chip on My Shoulder" (Males) from Legally Blonde (see below for lyrics and music), as well as a short dance combination, led by our creative team.

Things to Prepare
• Print and fill out the Youth Audition Form with a current photo (close face shot) and bring it with you.
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Be prepared to sing the song "OMIGOD, YOU GUYS" (Females) or "Chip on My Shoulder" (Males) from Legally Blonde. (see sheet music below)
• Download “OMIGOD, YOU GUYS” sheet music.
• Download “Chip on My Shoulder” sheet music.
• Listen to "OMIGOD, YOU GUYS" with lyrics
• Listen to "Chip on My Shoulder" with lyrics
• Listen to "OMIGOD, YOU GUYS" instrumental
• Listen to "Chip on My Shoulder" instrumental
*Note: Chip on My Shoulder begins on bar 38, and the performers should begin singing on bar 41

Things to Know for the Pre-Professional Program
• The program is a hands-on musical theatre workshop for young performers aged 13 to 18.
• Performers will learn first hand how a musical is cast, rehearsed and performed while they work with a professional creative team to product a concert version of a production.
• Please note that times and dates are subject to change.
• Please note that the Two Week Pre-Professional Production Program will take place in St. Jacobs, but it is open to participants from across the province. Young performers age 13 to 18 are eligible to audition for the program in the region most accessible to them, but must determine their own accommodations and travel to the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse if they are selected for the program.

 

Georgian Bay

This audition is for programs and productions at the King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene.
Audition Date: Saturday, February 9
Audition Location: James Keating Public School
Address: 20 Lorne Ave., Penetanguishene L9M 1B2
Registration Time: 12:00 p.m.
Audition Time: 1:00 p.m. (Auditions will run no later than 4:00 p.m.)
Attend this audition if you want to be considered for:
• Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto Children's Chorus in Penetanguishene (ages 9 to 15)
• One Week Youth Musical Theatre Program in Penetanguishene (ages 9 to 17)

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto Production Information
Location: King's Wharf Theatre
Run dates: June 5 to June 22
Click here for more information about Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto.

Youth Musical Theatre Program Information
Location: TBA
Run dates: July 22 to July 26
Click here for more information about the Youth Musical Theatre Program in Penetanguishene.

Instructions
1) Print a Youth Audition Form. Fill it out and bring it with you to the audition.
2) Bring a recent photo with you to the audition. A close face shot is best.
Please have this separate from your resume and audition form.
3) Sign up to audition for using the registration link.

Dancing, acting, and singing experience are an asset and preferred.

Young performers should be prepared to learn the song "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. (see below for lyrics and music), as well as a short dance combination, led by our creative team.

Things to Prepare
• Print and fill out the Youth Audition Form with a current photo (close face shot) and bring it with you.
• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Be prepared to sing the song "Hard Knock Life" from Annie. (see sheet music below)
• Download “Hard Knock Life” sheet music.
• Listen to "Hard Knock Life" with lyrics
• Listen to "Hard Knock Life" instrumental

Things to Know for Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto
• Rehearsals for Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto at the King's Wharf Theatre will begin in mid May at the King's Wharf Theatre.
• There will be at least two groups of children who will rotate performance dates from June 5 to June 22.
• Children cast in the production must attend all rehearsals and performances assigned to their team.
• Please note that times and dates are subject to change.

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