SHOW SYNOPSIS
Based on the 1980 film and 1982-83 TV series, Fame The Musical is set in the real-life former High School of the Performing Arts in New York City, often called "PA." It follows the final class of music, acting, and dance students from their freshmen to senior years (1980-1984), before the school location closed and merged with another arts school to become LaGuardia High School. The musical is a tribute to the process of developing craft as a performing artist, and how the arts help to create both community with fellow artists, and a deeper sense and understanding of the self. Through music, dance, and dialogue, relationships are forged, students and teachers clash, and dreams of "making it" are put to the test. The musical has the heart and excitement of the original film, with new music and original characters that will resonate with anyone who has ever put their heart and soul into the performing arts.
Note: We will be casting adults as the students. However, high school students may audition for ensemble roles.
TENTATIVE TECH WEEK/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (Mandatory Attendance for All Cast Members)
Saturday, June 8, 2024 2pm-done
Sunday, June 9, 2024 2pm-done
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6pm-done
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6pm-done
Friday, June 14, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Saturday, June 15, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Sunday, June 16, 2024 1:30pm call time, 3pm curtain
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7pm touch up rehearsal
Friday, June 21, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Saturday, June 22, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Sunday, June 23, 2024 1:30pm call time, 3pm curtain
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Auditions will consist of singing, dancing and cold reads from the script. Prospective cast members should prepare the vocal selection for the character for which they are auditioning. The vocal selection is listed after each character description. The sheet music for each song is posted at the bottom of this page. You may download these materials to prepare for the audition. An accompanist will be provided at the auditions.
We encourage performers of all ethnicities, sexual orientations/expressions, and ages high school and up to audition for the show. It is our intent to cast adults in the named student roles.
AUDITION FORMAT
Saturday, April 6
3:30pm-4:30pm Vocal Auditions (sign up below)
4:30pm-5:30pm Dance Audition (all must participate, except for those auditioning for teachers Sherman, Sheinkopf and Myers)
5:30pm-6:30pm Cold Reads
6:30pm-7:00pm Ballet Audition for prospective cast members with ballet training (bring your ballet shoes)
Sunday, April 7
6:00pm-7:00pm Vocal Auditions (sign up below)
7:00pm-8:00pm Dance Audition (all must participate, except for those auditioning for teachers Sherman, Sheinkopf and Myers)
8:00pm-9:00pm Cold Reads
9:30pm-10:00pm Ballet Audition for prospective cast members with ballet training (bring your ballet shoes)
Tuesday, April 9 - Callbacks begin at 7pm
Complete BOTH the Audition Form and Sign up for A Vocal Audition Time Slot Below
Audition Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVqGYx5XTgHQj4mb-qKaAGRm-BDbpeKWwI5ki8xjRVGK9eDg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Vocal Audition Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAFAA29A5FCC16-48601369-fame
Please wear comfortable clothing and wear athletic/tennis shoes. You may also bring dance shoes if you own them. If you have ballet training, please bring ballet shoes as well.
Any questions should be directed to: [email protected]
Based on the 1980 film and 1982-83 TV series, Fame The Musical is set in the real-life former High School of the Performing Arts in New York City, often called "PA." It follows the final class of music, acting, and dance students from their freshmen to senior years (1980-1984), before the school location closed and merged with another arts school to become LaGuardia High School. The musical is a tribute to the process of developing craft as a performing artist, and how the arts help to create both community with fellow artists, and a deeper sense and understanding of the self. Through music, dance, and dialogue, relationships are forged, students and teachers clash, and dreams of "making it" are put to the test. The musical has the heart and excitement of the original film, with new music and original characters that will resonate with anyone who has ever put their heart and soul into the performing arts.
Note: We will be casting adults as the students. However, high school students may audition for ensemble roles.
TENTATIVE TECH WEEK/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (Mandatory Attendance for All Cast Members)
Saturday, June 8, 2024 2pm-done
Sunday, June 9, 2024 2pm-done
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 6pm-done
Thursday, June 13, 2024 6pm-done
Friday, June 14, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Saturday, June 15, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Sunday, June 16, 2024 1:30pm call time, 3pm curtain
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7pm touch up rehearsal
Friday, June 21, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Saturday, June 22, 2024 6pm call time, 7:30pm curtain
Sunday, June 23, 2024 1:30pm call time, 3pm curtain
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Auditions will consist of singing, dancing and cold reads from the script. Prospective cast members should prepare the vocal selection for the character for which they are auditioning. The vocal selection is listed after each character description. The sheet music for each song is posted at the bottom of this page. You may download these materials to prepare for the audition. An accompanist will be provided at the auditions.
We encourage performers of all ethnicities, sexual orientations/expressions, and ages high school and up to audition for the show. It is our intent to cast adults in the named student roles.
AUDITION FORMAT
Saturday, April 6
3:30pm-4:30pm Vocal Auditions (sign up below)
4:30pm-5:30pm Dance Audition (all must participate, except for those auditioning for teachers Sherman, Sheinkopf and Myers)
5:30pm-6:30pm Cold Reads
6:30pm-7:00pm Ballet Audition for prospective cast members with ballet training (bring your ballet shoes)
Sunday, April 7
6:00pm-7:00pm Vocal Auditions (sign up below)
7:00pm-8:00pm Dance Audition (all must participate, except for those auditioning for teachers Sherman, Sheinkopf and Myers)
8:00pm-9:00pm Cold Reads
9:30pm-10:00pm Ballet Audition for prospective cast members with ballet training (bring your ballet shoes)
Tuesday, April 9 - Callbacks begin at 7pm
Complete BOTH the Audition Form and Sign up for A Vocal Audition Time Slot Below
Audition Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVqGYx5XTgHQj4mb-qKaAGRm-BDbpeKWwI5ki8xjRVGK9eDg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Vocal Audition Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAFAA29A5FCC16-48601369-fame
Please wear comfortable clothing and wear athletic/tennis shoes. You may also bring dance shoes if you own them. If you have ballet training, please bring ballet shoes as well.
Any questions should be directed to: [email protected]
Audition Choreography: all prospective cast members will be asked to demonstrate their dance skills, except for those auditioning for Miss Sherman, Mr. Myers and Mr. Sheinkopf. A video for the dance audition will be posted by Saturday, March 23rd. Please check back for the video.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS AND AUDITION MATERIALS
Student Roles: it is our intent to cast adults in the roles of the named students. Anyone entering high school in the Fall of 2024 or older will be allowed to audition.
Carmen Diaz – confident, talented. Wants to make it, no matter the cost. Needs to act, sing and dance.
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Bb3 to G5 (soprano).
Audition Song: There She Goes/Fame – bar 5-30 LA – bar 71-end
Schlomo Metzenbaum – good-natured, sensitive. Carmen's love interest. Needs to act, sing and "play" music, piano/violin preferred but not required.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: C3 to G4 (tenor).
Audition Song: Bring On Tomorrow, bar 4-18
Serena Katz – insecure, shy, a "serious actress". In love with Nick, though he is clueless of her feelings. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Bb3 to Eb (mezzo-belt).
Audition Song: Love Scene – bar 5-33
Nick Piazza – serious, driven actor. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: D3 to G4, B4 preferred (tenor)
Audition Song: I Wanna Make Magic – bar 25-end
Tyrone Jackson – headstrong, talented, dyslexic. Needs to act, sing and dance. Needs to rap, and hip-hop dancing desirable.
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: E3 to G4 (baritone).
Audition Song: Rap – bar 1-12 and Dancing on the Sidewalk – bar 11-35
Iris Kelly – "well-to-do", classical dancer. Needs to act and dance. Classical ballet essential; pointe work desirable. Love interest of Tyrone. Spoken / dance role, ensemble singing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Mabel Washington – comic, soulful. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: D4 to G5, Bb5 preferred (soprano-belt)
Audition Song: Mabel’s Prayer – whole number
Joe Vegas – high energy, charming, ladies man. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: C3 to G4 (baritone or tenor).
Audition Song: Can’t Keep It Down – bar 1-55
Grace Lamb – comic. Needs to act and "play" drums. Drumming skills desirable, though not required.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Goodman "Goody" King – jazz musician. Needs to act and "play" trumpet. Trumpet skills desirable, though not required.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: C3 to G4 (tenor).
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Ensemble – other members of the student body. Ensemble singing, dancing and acting.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Any
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Adult Roles
Miss Sherman – English teacher, traditionalist. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: F3 to F5 (alto-belt).
Audition Song: These Are My Children – bar 31-end
Miss Bell – dance teacher, artsy. Needs to act, dance and sing. Dance background very desirable, especially ballet.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: C4 to E5 (alto)
Audition Song: Teacher’s Argument – bar 43-69
Mr. Myers – drama teacher, easy going. Spoken role, ensemble singing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Mr. Sheinkopf – music teacher, distinguished. Spoken role, ensemble singing.
Race/Ethnicity: European descent, speaks with German accent.
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Carmen Diaz – confident, talented. Wants to make it, no matter the cost. Needs to act, sing and dance.
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Bb3 to G5 (soprano).
Audition Song: There She Goes/Fame – bar 5-30 LA – bar 71-end
Schlomo Metzenbaum – good-natured, sensitive. Carmen's love interest. Needs to act, sing and "play" music, piano/violin preferred but not required.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: C3 to G4 (tenor).
Audition Song: Bring On Tomorrow, bar 4-18
Serena Katz – insecure, shy, a "serious actress". In love with Nick, though he is clueless of her feelings. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Bb3 to Eb (mezzo-belt).
Audition Song: Love Scene – bar 5-33
Nick Piazza – serious, driven actor. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: D3 to G4, B4 preferred (tenor)
Audition Song: I Wanna Make Magic – bar 25-end
Tyrone Jackson – headstrong, talented, dyslexic. Needs to act, sing and dance. Needs to rap, and hip-hop dancing desirable.
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: E3 to G4 (baritone).
Audition Song: Rap – bar 1-12 and Dancing on the Sidewalk – bar 11-35
Iris Kelly – "well-to-do", classical dancer. Needs to act and dance. Classical ballet essential; pointe work desirable. Love interest of Tyrone. Spoken / dance role, ensemble singing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Mabel Washington – comic, soulful. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: D4 to G5, Bb5 preferred (soprano-belt)
Audition Song: Mabel’s Prayer – whole number
Joe Vegas – high energy, charming, ladies man. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: C3 to G4 (baritone or tenor).
Audition Song: Can’t Keep It Down – bar 1-55
Grace Lamb – comic. Needs to act and "play" drums. Drumming skills desirable, though not required.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Goodman "Goody" King – jazz musician. Needs to act and "play" trumpet. Trumpet skills desirable, though not required.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: C3 to G4 (tenor).
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Ensemble – other members of the student body. Ensemble singing, dancing and acting.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Any
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Adult Roles
Miss Sherman – English teacher, traditionalist. Needs to act and sing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: F3 to F5 (alto-belt).
Audition Song: These Are My Children – bar 31-end
Miss Bell – dance teacher, artsy. Needs to act, dance and sing. Dance background very desirable, especially ballet.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Female-identifying
Vocal range: C4 to E5 (alto)
Audition Song: Teacher’s Argument – bar 43-69
Mr. Myers – drama teacher, easy going. Spoken role, ensemble singing.
Race/Ethnicity: Any
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
Mr. Sheinkopf – music teacher, distinguished. Spoken role, ensemble singing.
Race/Ethnicity: European descent, speaks with German accent.
Gender: Male-identifying
Vocal range: Any
Audition Song: Hard Work bar 71-90 and Bring on Tomorrow bar 21-28
SHEET MUSIC FOR AUDITION SONGS
| bring_on_tomorrow_schlomo_and_ensemble_score.pdf |
| dancin_on_the_sidewalk_tyrone_score.pdf |
| hard_work_ensemble.pdf |
| i_cant_keep_it_down_joe_score.pdf |
| i_want_to_make_magic_nick_score.pdf |
| la_carmen_score.pdf |
| love_scene_serena_score.pdf |
| mabels_prayer_score.pdf |
| rap_tyrone_score.pdf |
| teachers_argument_bell_score.pdf |
| there_she_goes_-_fame_carmen_score.pdf |
| these_are_my_children_sherman_audition.pdf |