EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
ROLE AUDITION INFO
Jamie New
Playing Age
Year 11 Student
Gender Appearance
Male
Vocal Range
D3-B4
Overview of Role/Notes
Jamie is a student at a school in Sheffield. He is openly gay and is still discovering himself through his dream to go to the school prom in drag. Our hero of the show, strong stage presence is required needing to be able to lead some big production numbers, oozing confidence regarding his identity and choices he is making. The candidate must be willing to learn how to perform in heels and show natural comfort and joy wearing a dress. A challenging role that needs to show the real emotion of the piece and challenges faced.
Audition requirements
Audition Overview
Must attend morning workshop and an individual audition.
Workshop: Sing and dance to AND YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW IT (b.102 - b.109) in groups
Audition Pieces
Wall in my head - start -b.56 (piano accomp)
Ugly in this ugly world - whole song (piano accomp)
Dialogue
Act 1 Scene 2 (pg 26-27) from Dean: " Alright Jamie." to Pritti: "No.With a dress."
Act 1 scene 6 (pg 51-52) from Margaret: "So go on then love, what’s your news? "to Jamie: "You'd be lost without me and my Beyoncé walk."
Vocal
Wall in my head - start -b.56 (piano accomp)
Ugly in this ugly world - whole song (piano accomp)
Movement/Dance
Will not be assessed in the audition, Movement capability will be noted at the main morning workshop
Preparation Aid Videos -
Choose a preparation aid
Please Note: The preparation aid tracks are provided to help you prepare at home, however these will not be available to help you in the actual audition. You will be expected to perform live, accompanied by a pianist.
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How to sign up to audition......
Expression of Interest form - When you have looked through all the different material, and made your decision of how you would like to be involved, please fill out the online form here, and Jane will be in touch to confirm your registration.
