A very old but, sadly these days, seldom done pantomime - "PUSS IN BOOTS" has its roots in old European folklore. Our version will follow closely the classic children's story, with a typically Spanish setting.
Following the death of the old Miller, his three sons are left to divide up their father's estate. The two older sons - Hurdy & Gurdy - trick the younger son Mario out of his inheritance, leaving him with only the Miller's Cat - Lodger. But Lodger is no ordinary Cat and with the help of a pair of Magic Boots crafted by Crispen the Cobbler, he becomes the one and only "Puss in Boots" - a talking Cat! With his new found gift - Puss sets about the task of turning his master from a penniless peasant into the fabulous "Marquis of Carabas" - a suitor worthy of the King of Spain's beautiful daughter - Isabella. Only one thing stands in his way - the evil El Terriblo - the henchman of an Ogre - a very wicked Ogre! Will Puss' plans work out for Mario? You'll have to wait and see!
Once again the production team of John Hill (Director) Steve Sanders (Music) and Carol Lacey (Choreography) will oversee the production.
registration in the coffee lounge at the Concordia Theatre from 9.30am
10.00am JUNIORS - boys and Girls age 7 - 11yrs - max height 4'10" We will be looking for children with good all round dance training
12.15 MALE CHORUS Boys minimum age 14 - should have some sense of movement, drama and singing
12.45 SENIORS - Boys and Girls minimum age 15. with good all round dance training . Please bring tap shoes
JUNIOR DANCERS - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What will Junior dancers have to do at the audition? A. On arrival at the theatre, parents/guardians should complete a registration form and obtain an audition number. Juniors will be called in in groups of 10 and shown a short dance routine by the Choreographer. Once all the children have been seen we will call them back in in two large groups and start selecting children.
Q. When will we know the result? A. On that morning, we will continue selecting until we have the required number
Q. How many children will be selected A. Two teams of 8 children who will share the run of 26 performances - each doing 13 shows.
Q. What should they wear? A. Please send children dressed as if they where attending a normal Dance class. ballet or jazz shoes. Children will not be auditioned in bare feet.
Q. How long will the audition last? A. That depends on how many children attend - normally upto 2 hours from seeing the first group until the final selection. Parents should wait in the Coffee Lounge. Please do not leave your child to be collected later. We may want to talk to parents.
Q. When will rehearsals commence? A. Rehearsals start on September 27th and are held every Sunday from lunchtimes onwards. Please attend only if you are able to fulfil this committment.
Q. Who looks after the children during the shows A. We have a team of licensed chaperones to look after them. All children selected will be subject to Local Authority Child Performance Licences. The Company will apply for these on their behalf.
Q. Do I get paid? A. No this an amateur performance! However you will have the experience of appearing in a quality production!
SENIOR DANCERS _FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What is the minimum age? A. 15 at the audition. if you will be still be 16 by the end of the school summer term in 2010 you will need a Child Performance Licence from your local authority - we will apply for this on your behalf if you are selected.
Q. Is there a maximum age for Seniors? A. No, but if you dance with a zimmer frame this may reduce your chances!
Q. What should I wear at the audition? A. Please come dressed to dance! No Trainers! If you can dance in heeled dance shoes all the better - you will be epected to wear these in the show. If you are no used to these yet wear jazz shoes. No bare feet!
Q. What are you looking for? A. Dancers with good all round ability with a good sense of performance and personality! Girls please wear make up and think about your hair - remember we are looking for dancers who can impress.
Q. Do I need to be able to do Tap? A. Not necessarily, there is one Tap number in the show - but not all the dancers will be in it.
Q. Do I get paid? A. No this an amateur performance! However you will have the experience of appearing in a quality production!
