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MADAGASCAR A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR 

directed by JULIE GABEL

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NOTE:  ALL OF THE ACTORS IN THIS PRODUCTION ARE EXPECTED AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS FOR WHICH THEY ARE CALLED AND ALL PERFORMANCES!

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WHAT IS MADAGASCAR A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR ABOUT?

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.  

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WHEN ARE THE AUDITIONS?
​Audition dates: Saturday, March 2, 10AM-1PM and Saturday, March 9, from 10AM-1PM at Arts Live Theatre. 818 North Sang Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Please choose only one date to audition.

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THE AUDITION:

Auditions will be in person at Arts Live Theatre. The audition will consist of reading from the script and singing a short song that you prepare for the audition. Audition materials for the reading portion of the audition are available on the ALT website's audition page.  For the singing portion of the audition, you may prepare any song you like. However, if you know a song from MADAGASCAR - A MUSICAL ADVENTURE JR, we would suggest you sing that one. Actors will sing a cappella, meaning they will sing without an instrumental accompaniment. Actors ages 8-18 are invited to audition.

 

PERFORMANCES:
​Performance dates are May 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2024 at, The Medium, A Place to Create (Formerly known as 214 by CACHE and also formerly known as Arts Center of the Ozarks) 214 S. Main St, Springdale, AR 72764


PLEASE NOTE:  ALL OF THE ACTORS IN THIS PRODUCTION ARE EXPECTED AND REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS FOR WHICH THEY ARE CALLED AND ALL PERFORMANCES!
 

QUESTIONS ...


If cast in PETER RABBIT may I also audition for MADAGASCAR THE MUSICAL? (NOTE: Casting is at the disrection of the production director.)
Yes.

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 What about the rehearsal schedule?
On your audition form list ALL of your conflicts during the week and weekends from March 13 through May 26. Rehearsals will take place in person at Arts Live Theatre, and during performance week we will rehearse at The Medium, A Place to Create (Formerly known as 214 by CACHE and also formerly known as Arts Center of the Ozarks) 214 S. Main St, Springdale, AR 72764.

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​Is there a participation fee?
To help with costs associated with production, $245. A limited number of scholarships are available. Visit artslivetheatre.com for information.

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Other Questions?
Please direct questions to Julie Gabel at julie@artslivetheatre.com

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  • Are auditions open to everyone?

 

Yes, auditions are open to anyone within the age range given for each production.

 

  • Do you have to have previous stage experience to audition?

 

Absolutely not!  It makes no difference if you've been in 15 shows or none, all are welcome!

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  • Are scripts available before the audition?

 

To give everyone an equal opportunity, we do not offer scripts before the audition. However, information about productions and scripts may be found online, at bookstores and libraries. Audition scenes from the script may also be posted on this website for you to become familiar with the play.  See the specific show audition information to the left for available scenes to preview for auditions.

 

  • What is the actual audition process?

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It's very easy!  Audition days are announced a few weeks prior with the dates and times. Actors may audition anytime during the audition period. No appointment needed and actors will be seen on a first come basis.

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  • When does the cast list go up and what happens if I don't get cast?

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The cast list will be published a few days following the final audition. Cast list is listed by the actor's name alphabetically. 

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  • What is the participation fee?

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In order to be able to bring exceptional productions to our audience, Arts Live Theatre charges a $145 per actor participation fee for mini-productions,  $185 per actor participation fee for non-musicals and $245 for musicals. . A limited number of scholarships are available.

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  • May I be in two shows at once?

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Absolutely! Depending upon the rehearsal and production schedule.

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