THUMBELINA AUDITIONS
Summer Hamille, Artistic Director


Saturday, January 22, at 251 High Street, Mineral Point

 Sunday, January 23, at 70 North Oak Street, Platteville


Ages 7-10:     2:00-3:00                    
Ages 11-15:  3:00-4:00            
Ages 16+:      4:00-5:00

Persons interested in the lead roles and group dances should audition on Saturday, January 15 or 22, from 11:00 to 12:45 at the Mineral Point location.

Overview

This is an original one-hour ballet based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen about a girl no bigger than a thumb and her adventures.  First, she is kidnapped by a toad family, then she is snatched by beetles, she takes refuge with a mouse only to be pursued by a mole and finally she is reunited with her mother and fairy prince.

Performances (subject to change)
Stage rehearsals are

Tues., April 5, to Thurs., April 7, 5:30-9p

Performances:   Saturday, April 9 at 11:00a, 2:00p, 5:00p and 7:30p
                          Sunday, April 10, 2:30p and 5:00p

There are many "behind-the-scenes" tasks that need volunteers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, e-mail BalletArts.TOBA@gmail.com


Roles by Age – This is intended as a VERY general guide.  Much depends on costumes,  how many audition, and the needs of the ballet.

ROLES AVAILABLE (double or triple roles possible)

AGES 7-10                AGES 11-15                        AGES 16 - Adult

Fireflies                     Dragonflies                          Mama Toad 
Chicks                      Butterflies                             Mother
Turtle                        Idiot Toad +                          Hooded Stranger
Lizard                       Beetles **                             Thumbelina **
Fairies                      Toad Son                              Jacquima *
Bees                        Cow                                       Mrs. Mouse
Fish                          Can Can Birds *                    Mr Mole +
Lady Bugs               Hero Dog                               Prince Cornelius *
Mice                         Cat                                        Pastor Rat
Lamb                       Turkey
Baby Insects            Duck


* Requires strong ballet technique

** Requires strong pointe work

+ Needs strong character acting



Rehearsals

Roles and scenes will be scheduled on the weekends at the audition sites.  Rehearsals on Saturdays will be held at 251 High Street in Mineral Point.  Sunday rehearsals will be in Platteville at 70 North Oak Street. 

Roles

Roles will be scheduled for an hour on the weekends for the first month and thereafter as needed to ensure the performers know and are comfortable with their choreography.

Scenes

Scenes will be scheduled in two hour periods, but this will be adjusted as needed by the performers.