Broadway Under the Stars: “The Impossible Dream”
Broadway Under the Stars returns for a second year to showcase Broadway hits! It is a concert-style evening where individuals/small groups perform selections of their choice. This year’s theme is “The Impossible Dream.” Is there a song you have always wanted to perform, or a role you’ve always wanted to play, but it seems impossible for one reason or another? Maybe it’s a role you would never be cast in due to age, gender, etc. Maybe it’s a song from a musical that doesn’t have rights available, or that could never be done in our community. Find two dream songs and bring them to auditions - your chance to perform it might not be “impossible” after all!
Auditions are open for adults 18 and older and will be held on August 20th from 6:30-9:00pm. The show will open and close with group numbers from the entire ensemble and the other numbers will be solos/small group songs.
Producer: Jenn Iverson
Director: Rachel Allred
Audition Information
Auditions will be held at:
Timpanogos Valley Theatre
90 N 100 W
Heber City, UT 84032
Enter through the west entrance to check in at the Green Room.
For auditions, please select TWO pieces you are prepared to perform. Find and bring recorded accompaniment for those pieces. Prepare a 60 second/32 bar segment of each song with your backing track. A sound system will be provided. Directors will select from the audition pieces and create a concert. If selected, you might be asked to edit/change your song if it makes a better concert.
You can sign up for an audition time HERE. Also, please print and fill out this AUDITION FORM, complete with any conflicts, and bring it with you to your audition. If you are unable to print the form ahead of time, we will have some available at auditions to fill out there.
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
There are no absences allowed for tech rehearsals or performances. Because there are so few rehearsals, conflicts for the other three rehearsals could impact your ability to be part of this show. This show depends on individuals who prepare outside of rehearsal. You will determine blocking for your song and come ready to perform it. You will be responsible for memorizing group numbers.
BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS SCHEDULE
August 20 - Auditions 6:30-9 pm
Sep 1 - Rehearsal 7-9 pm
Sep 3 - Rehearsal 7-9 pm
Sep 8 - Rehearsal 7-9 pm
Sept 10 Rehearsal 7-9 pm
Sept 15 and 17 - Tech and Run Through 7-10 pm
Performances: Sept. 18 & 19. Call time around 5 pm, show begins at 7 pm.
Backing Track Suggestions
There are a lot of options for finding a quality backing track for your piece. Karaoke through ITunes, and other websites, can be good options. Broadway Studio Orchestra (https://broadwaystudioorchestra.com/home) has full orchestral backing tracks for many shows. https://www.karaoke-version.com/ also has options for harder-to find songs.
If you have questions about Broadway Under the Stars, please contact Rachel Allred (rachel.a.allred@gmail.com).