AUDITIONS
Seeking sensational triple threat performers AGES 19 AND UNDER to portray the SIX wives of Henry VIII as they reunite to tell their stories via a pop concert. Must have incredible pop voices, strong dance skills, great comedic instincts, and the ability to interact with an audience well. Female and non-binary performers of all ethnicities, body types, abilities, and backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
WHEN:
Monday, April 29th
6:00 - 6:50 PM • Dance Call
7:00 - 9:30 PM • Vocal Auditions
*Choreography modifications will be offered for auditionees with physical disabilities. Please don’t let disabilities or wheelchair use prohibit you from auditioning!
PLEASE REGISTER FOR A VOCAL AUDITION SLOT IN THE AUDITION FORM BELOW.
Thursday, May 2nd
7:00 - 9:30 PM • Callbacks
PLEASE NOTE: If you are younger than 18 years of age, your audition form requires a parent/guardian signature for your participation. Please plan accordingly.
WHERE:
Three Rivers Music Theatre
416 W 4th Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare one of the provided selections below. Each character description includes a link to download the material associated with that character. If interested in auditioning for multiple characters, please prepare a selection for each. Accompanist will be provided.
PRODUCTION DATES:
REHEARSALS
June 10th - July 11th
Mondays - Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Possible Sunday afternoon rehearsals from 1:00-4:00 PM
TECH REHEARSALS*
Sunday, July 14th - 1:00-9:00 PM
Monday, July 15th - 6:30-10:00 PM
Tuesday, July 16th - 6:30-10:00 PM
Wednesday, July 17th - 6:30-10:00 PM
Thursday, July 18th - 6:30-10:00 PM
PERFORMANCES*
Friday, July 19th - 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 20th - 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 21st - 6:00 PM
Friday, July 26th - 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 27th - 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 28th - 6:00 PM
Friday, August 2nd - 8:00 PM
Saturday, August 3rd - 8:00 PM
STRIKE*
Sunday, August 4th - 1:00 PM UNTIL COMPLETED
* Asterisk indicates the dates that are required. Conflicts cannot be accommodated.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
CATHERINE OF ARAGON
The Queen who lasted the longest, and (in her opinion) was the strongest. As far as she is concerned, she was the only rightful Queen of England and stayed that way until the end of her life. This fiery Spanish Queen was fierce, firm, and took no BS from anyone - least of all her troublesome husband. Pop inspiration: Beyonce, J-Lo, Shakira.
ANNE BOLEYN
Depicted most often as a deceitful temptress by historians and storytellers alike, Henry's second wife has been the subject of the most speculation and mythologizing. Our Anne, however, playfully defies these aspersions on her character. She is a bubbly, fun-loving gal who only wanted to snatch up a sexy guy and then suddenly the entire religiopolitical landscape of England is in turmoil and everyone's losing their heads over it. Pop inspiration: Lily Allen, Kate Nash, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne.
JANE SEYMOUR
The Queen who finally succeeded in producing an heir to the Tudor dynasty and, conveniently enough, she is also the one who Henry claimed was the only wife he 'truly loved'. Although Jane might at first seem a bit of a pushover - lovably earnest, always a beat behind the rest, and with a real zeal for bad jokes - she's steadfast, loving, and deep down as fierce as any other Queen. Pop inspiration: Adele, Emeli Sande, Sia.
ANNA OF CLEVES
Exuberant, eccentric, and effortlessly cool, Anna of Cleves is the Queen who secretly won history. At age twenty-four she found herself cast aside by the ageing King and was forced to spend the rest of her life living in an enormous palace, without a single man around to tell her how to spend her copious dollar. Basically, she lives her best life 24/7 and could not be happier she came out of her short-lived relationship with Henry so successfully. Pop inspiration: Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Charli XCX.
KATHERINE HOWARD
The youngest Queen, and perhaps the one with the most tragic story. Baby-faced but sharp tongued, she knows how to get ahead. She's funny, charismatic, and enchanting. But beneath the surface of her 'flirtatious' exterior lies a complex young woman who’s been chewed up and spat out by the man’s world she was forced to inhabit. Pop inspiration: Ariana Grande, Britney.
CATHERINE PARR
Probably history's most overlooked, undersold Tudor Queen. But a life of hardship and heartbreak shaped her into a truly remarkable person. A prolific author and proto-feminist, she championed female independence and stood up to the king for what she believed in - no matter the danger. She is smart, soulful, and warm - with a story that goes far beyond her status as simply 'the survivor'. Pop inspiration: Alicia Keys, Emeli Sande, Jorja Smith.
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