The Colonial Players

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THE STORY: 

While times may be hard for dreamers, dreaming is all Amélie Poulain does. After surviving a tragic and isolated childhood, Amélie heads out on her own, joyfully finding her way through Paris and making friends from all walks of life: Suzanne, a trapeze artist-turned-cafe owner; Georgette, a hypochondriac tobacconist; Julian Dufayel, an artist with brittle bone disease; and many more. Through a chance discovery, Amélie finds a child’s box of treasures in the floor of her apartment, and sets out to return it. After her success, and the joy it brings to Bretodeau, the owner, Amélie resolves to anonymously do good for those around her. Most importantly, Amélie finds love in the form of Nino, a mysterious young man, and his photo album. Living in her imaginary world of make-believe and whimsy has been safe, but Amélie knows it is time to step out of her dreams and find joy for herself. With a romantic score, colorful characters, and a world of fantastical fun, Amélie is a beautiful tale for the dreamers in everyone.

 

INFORMATIONAL MEETING: 

For all actors, singers, dancers, musicians, publicity/marketers, construction/engineers, painters/artists, costumers/fashion designers, shift crew, lighting and sound technicians, makeup/cosmetology students.  We will meet on:

• Monday, November 18, 2019 @ 7:10 in Auditorium

• Tuesday, November 19, 2019 @ 7:10 am in the Auditorium
   

*You do not need to attend both - they will be the same presentation.

 

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OPEN AUDITIONS:  ​

• MUSICIANS: Tuesday, October 21, 2019

• CREW (non-musician/non-cast): Monday, November 25, 2019

• CAST: Monday, December 2, 2019

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Audition Prep sessions for CAST

Tuesday, November 19, 2018 - Open Audition Music Review

Monday, November 25, 2018 - Callback Audition Music Review

Boys 2:30 - 3:15, Girls 3:15 - 4:00

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CALLBACKS:  

• Musician Callback Videos due 11/4/19

• CAST: Tuesday/Wednesday, December 3/4, 2019   **(Wed., 12/4 is only if needed)

 

 

REHEARSALS:

Below is a generic schedule for the production.    From February to the show, the schedule will change.  A complete calendar will be disseminated to all production members at the first meeting. 

 

December  - President's Day Weekend

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Monday:        2:30 - 3:30 Lead/Solo Blocking/Characterization

                      2:30 - 6:00 Solo/Small Group Vocals

                      6:00 - 9:00 Choreography

Tuesday:       2:30 - 3:30 Lead/Solo Blocking

                      3:00 - 4:30 Pit Rehearsal

                      6:00 - 9:00 Full Cast Vocals           

Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:30 Characterization

                      6:00 - 9:00 Blocking

Thursday:     2:30 - 3:30 Lead/Solo Blocking

Sat/Sun:       Occasional dance/blocking work

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President's Day Weekend to Show

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Monday:       5:00 - 9:30 Run (w/ tech)

Tuesday:      2:30 - 3:30 Blocking As Needed 

                     3:00 - 4:30 Pit Rehearsal

Wednesday:5:00 - 9:30 Run (w/ tech)

Thursday:    2:30 - 3:30 Blocking As Needed

Saturday:     9:00 - 5:00 Run (w/ tech)

Sunday:       12:00 - 5:00 Run (w/ tech and pit)

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FUNDRAISING:

All participants will be expected to fund-raise for the program.  Production members will receive details on fundraising opportunities at our first meeting.