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Next Stage: A College-Level Music Theatre Experience for High School Students

Show

"Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon"
August 10-13, 2023

Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe

This timeless, romantic classic inspired the classic MGM film. New Yorker Tommy Albright unexpectedly arrives at the mysterious Scottish Highland village of Brigadoon, which only appears for one day every 100 years. When Tommy meets and falls in love with Fiona, a beautiful villager in this magical hamlet, he must decide whether to return to his old life, or stay in Brigadoon — forever.

LERNER AND LOEWE’S BRIGADOON is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Auditions

Audition Information for High School-Aged Performers, Technicians and Pit Orchestra Musicians

Next Stage is open to all high school students who are currently in their freshman year and including seniors who graduate in spring 2023. We encourage all ethnicities, gender identities and persons with disabilities to audition.

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS

Cast Audition Dates & Times

Cast Auditions - Option 1
Monday, May 22, 2023
Acting 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Singing/Dancing 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Cast Auditions - Option 2
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Acting 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Singing/Dancing 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Call Backs - keep this date open in case we need to see you again
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Technician Audition Dates & Times

Technician Auditions - Option 1
Monday, May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Technician Auditions - Option 2
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Pit Orchestra Dates & Times

Orchestra Auditions - Option 1
Monday, May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Band Room (03)

Orchestra Auditions - Option 2
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Band Room (03)

What to Expect and Prepare

No matter what you are auditioning for, please check in when you arrive in the Walter lobby, located in the Hall of Fine Arts. Arrive early to have photos taken and to get your audition number. Check in begins 1 hour prior to your audition time.

What to Expect and Prepare for Cast Auditions

Acting Only
There are roles for men and women who do not need to sing. Please prepare a 1 minute monologue and be ready to do a cold reading.

Singing
We encourage EVERYONE to consider singing - for Ensemble purposes. We will warm up vocally together as a group. Please, prepare a musical theater song from the Golden Age of Musicals - songs from approximately 1943 - 1964, about 24 to 32 measures long and memorized. We will provide an accompanist, but please bring music for the accompanist to use.

Movement/Dance
All students will participate in a movement and dance audition. Please wear clothes you can move in and jazz shoes or sneakers with smooth soles. You will learn a short dance combination and perform it in small groups.

What to Expect and Prepare for Technician Auditions

If you are signing up to become part of the crew, we would love a chance to meet you and discuss your interest in technical theatre. You will not need to stay for the entire audition process.

What to Expect and Prepare for Pit Orchestra Auditions

Please note, if you forget the time slot you signed up for, please email tickets@snc.edu.

Prepare the appropriate musical excerpt(s) from the list below. At the audition, you will be asked to play the excerpt and to sightread some music.

Roles

Roles to be Cast


Andrew MacLaren
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60

Angus MacGuffie
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40

Archie Beaton
Gender: Male

Charlie Dalrymple
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30

Fiona MacLaren
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 25

Frank
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50

Harry Beaton
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 24

Jane Ashton
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 30

Jean MacLaren
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 24

Jeff Douglas
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40

Kate
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 24

Meg Brockie
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40

Mr. Lundie
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65

Stuart Dolrymple
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40

Tommy Albright
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35

Maggie Anderson
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30

Sandy Dean
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50

MacGregor
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50

Ensemble
Market sellers, sword dancers, bagpipers, townsfolk.
Gender: Any

Schedule

SNC Next Stage Production Schedule




SNC Next Stage Shop Schedule

Show

"Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon"
August 10-13, 2023

Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Music by Frederick Loewe

This timeless, romantic classic inspired the classic MGM film. New Yorker Tommy Albright unexpectedly arrives at the mysterious Scottish Highland village of Brigadoon, which only appears for one day every 100 years. When Tommy meets and falls in love with Fiona, a beautiful villager in this magical hamlet, he must decide whether to return to his old life, or stay in Brigadoon — forever.

LERNER AND LOEWE’S BRIGADOON is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Auditions

Audition Information for High School-Aged Performers, Technicians and Pit Orchestra Musicians

Next Stage is open to all high school students who are currently in their freshman year and including seniors who graduate in spring 2023. We encourage all ethnicities, gender identities and persons with disabilities to audition.

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS

Cast Audition Dates & Times

Cast Auditions - Option 1
Monday, May 22, 2023
Acting 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Singing/Dancing 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Cast Auditions - Option 2
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Acting 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Singing/Dancing 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Call Backs - keep this date open in case we need to see you again
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Technician Audition Dates & Times

Technician Auditions - Option 1
Monday, May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Technician Auditions - Option 2
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Walter Theatre

Pit Orchestra Dates & Times

Orchestra Auditions - Option 1
Monday, May 22, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Band Room (03)

Orchestra Auditions - Option 2
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hall of Fine Arts - Band Room (03)

What to Expect and Prepare

No matter what you are auditioning for, please check in when you arrive in the Walter lobby, located in the Hall of Fine Arts. Arrive early to have photos taken and to get your audition number. Check in begins 1 hour prior to your audition time.

What to Expect and Prepare for Cast Auditions

Acting Only
There are roles for men and women who do not need to sing. Please prepare a 1 minute monologue and be ready to do a cold reading.

Singing
We encourage EVERYONE to consider singing - for Ensemble purposes. We will warm up vocally together as a group. Please, prepare a musical theater song from the Golden Age of Musicals - songs from approximately 1943 - 1964, about 24 to 32 measures long and memorized. We will provide an accompanist, but please bring music for the accompanist to use.

Movement/Dance
All students will participate in a movement and dance audition. Please wear clothes you can move in and jazz shoes or sneakers with smooth soles. You will learn a short dance combination and perform it in small groups.

What to Expect and Prepare for Technician Auditions

If you are signing up to become part of the crew, we would love a chance to meet you and discuss your interest in technical theatre. You will not need to stay for the entire audition process.

What to Expect and Prepare for Pit Orchestra Auditions

Please note, if you forget the time slot you signed up for, please email tickets@snc.edu.

Prepare the appropriate musical excerpt(s) from the list below. At the audition, you will be asked to play the excerpt and to sightread some music.

Roles

Roles to be Cast


Andrew MacLaren
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 60

Angus MacGuffie
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40

Archie Beaton
Gender: Male

Charlie Dalrymple
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 30

Fiona MacLaren
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 25

Frank
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50

Harry Beaton
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 24

Jane Ashton
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 30

Jean MacLaren
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 24

Jeff Douglas
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40

Kate
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 24

Meg Brockie
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40

Mr. Lundie
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65

Stuart Dolrymple
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40

Tommy Albright
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35

Maggie Anderson
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30

Sandy Dean
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50

MacGregor
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50

Ensemble
Market sellers, sword dancers, bagpipers, townsfolk.
Gender: Any

Schedule

SNC Next Stage Production Schedule




SNC Next Stage Shop Schedule

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