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Audition Notice!

Faust International Youth Theatre proudly presents Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. This production is directed by Keon Lee and will be performed from December 7th to 10th 2023 at the McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre.

Auditions are open to ages 8 to 18.
To audition, applicants must be registered in Term 1 of a weekly Faust International Youth
Theatre group (Season 25, Term 1).
Casting will be based on best suitability for the role.

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ABOUT THE PLAY

Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Siblings Lucy and Edmund are whisked away with their cousin Eustace on a magical adventure aboard the majestic ship, The Dawn Treader! Their old friend King Caspian is on a quest to find the seven lost lords of Narnia and save his country. Join Faust International Youth Theatre as we bring Narnia to life through this epic adventure full of fantastical creatures, thrilling action and magic!

ABOUT THE AUDITIONS

Audition Dates & Times

2:00pm to 5:00pm Monday 2nd October
6:00pm to 8:00pm Tuesday 3rd October
6:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday 4th October

Auditions are open to all registered Faust members aged 8 to 18. Please note that to audition and perform in this production, you need to be a paid member of any weekly Term-Time Faust workshop group during the period of rehearsals and performances.

To apply, please complete the online audition form here. by Friday 29th September or email Auditions@FaustWorld.com for available slots.

A specific audition time will be given to you by email within 3 working days after receipt of the audition form. Audition times will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tell your friends! If you have a friend who may be interested in auditioning, feel free to share this audition notice. Once they are registered in a Term 1 Faust workshop group, they are welcome to apply to audition.

PREPARATION FOR THE AUDITION

Auditions are held in groups of 10-12 children and will take 45-60 minutes per group.
The audition will comprise of two sections. A movement workshop, followed by delivering a prepared audition piece.
The children will be asked to perform one prepared audition piece from the options below.
We recommend that the children learn the lines in their chosen audition piece as best they can, we will then prompt and support them as needed in the audition.
We encourage members to develop their own interpretation of the role through voice, characterisation and movement.
Every child who auditions will be welcomed warmly and encouraged to do their best.

Please note that it will not be possible to give a part to everyone who auditions.

Parents will be notified via email by Monday 9th October of the audition results.

Participants are expected to approach this audition and production in a serious and professional manner. Large amounts of energy, enthusiasm, patience and commitment will be needed from children and parents alike. Please check your other commitments before deciding to audition.

ABOUT THE CASTING

At the audition we want everyone to achieve their very best and while we won’t be able to give everyone who auditions a part, we believe that the process of taking part is what is most important. The auditions will be relaxed, workshop-based and most importantly, fun! Just think of it as another Faust workshop.

To help you out, what we are looking for are young actors who have strong:

Vocal projection and clear diction
Dramatic and comic timing
Text interpretation (don’t just read the words, think of how you can best bring them to life)
Movement skills (particularly animal movement)

We want to bring together a cast of talented, energetic people who are passionate about drama, work well in a team, and are willing to push themselves to achieve the best they can.

If you think that you fit the bill and are ready for a challenge then we look forward to receiving your completed audition form!

PRODUCTION COMMITMENT

Please have a look over the details below and discuss the production commitment with your child. Productions have up to three rehearsals a week and it is essential that every effort is made to ensure children attend all rehearsals called. During production week, children will also be called to rehearsals and performances in the theatre during the day. All actors must be able to attend all rehearsals and productions during production week.

Performances
Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Dress and Technical rehearsals – Tuesday 5th December and Wednesday 6th December
Performances – Thursday 7th December (7:30pm), Friday 8th December (7:30pm), Saturday 9th December (2:30pm and 7:00pm) Sunday 10th December (11:00am and 2:30pm)
Performances take place at the McAulay Studio, Hong Kong Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai

Rehearsals
Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Rehearsals will begin with a read-through, with full cast rehearsals on Tuesday evenings, selected cast rehearsals on Wednesday and Friday evenings, and occasional full cast rehearsals on Saturday late afternoons and Sunday afternoons.

Tuesday	6pm – 8pm	Full Cast Rehearsal
Wednesday	6pm – 7:30pm	Selected Cast Rehearsal Only
Friday	5:30pm – 7:30pm	Selected Cast Rehearsal Only
Saturday	4:45pm – 7pm	Selected Cast Rehearsal Only
Sunday	2pm – 5pm	Full Cast Rehearsal from Sunday 5th November

Please note:

Children MUST attend every rehearsal they are called for.
A Rehearsal Schedule will be issued every two weeks.
Regular rehearsals will take place at the Faust Studio in Sheung Wan or at another Central venue if needed.
If your regular Faust Group clashes with the rehearsal call time then an alternative Faust Group will be offered.

Please check your availability for the above dates BEFORE auditioning to avoid disappointment. It is essential that cast members attend all rehearsals and performances.

On behalf of everyone at Faust and the production team of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader we wish you all the very best for your audition!

Please find audition pieces below. Please choose 1 of these pieces. Learn it and incorporate as much character and movement as you can. We encourage applicants to be as creative as possible.

AUDITION PIECE 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edmund (admiring a painting of a ship)
Look at this ship. Magnificent! Running before a fast wind, heading off to adventure and glory, I’ll be bound. Not like being stuck here for the holidays. In this dreadful house. With our dreadful uncle and our even more dreadful aunt. And that entirely dreadful cousin, Eustace. Eustace Clarence Scrubbs. What a name! It suits him perfectly. It’s dreadful and mean… and… annoying!

AUDITION PIECE 2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lucy (talking with Edmund about Narnia)
Oh, I miss Narnia so much... Aslan most of all. The question is, does it make things worse, having to look at a Narnian ship when you can’t do anything about it, or is even just looking at it better than doing nothing at all. (pause) What was it we were told? “Don’t try to get back to Narnia, it'll happen when you least expect it.”

AUDITION PIECE 3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eustace (making fun of his cousins)
“Some kids who played games about Narnia Got gradually crazier and crazier Then one fine day, they were taken away And locked up in the looney-bin.” How about that then? Ready to go? Because I am sick and tired of your stories of Narnia. Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah…

AUDITION PIECE 4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Caspian (explaining why they are on this adventure)
I was an orphan child when my wicked Uncle Miraz stole the throne from me. He sent seven of my father’s friends to explore the Eastern Seas beyond the Lone Islands. They have yet to return and I promised to find them, wherever they may be. It’s my duty as king to find them.

To audition, please complete the online audition form here. by Friday 29th September or email Auditions@FaustWorld.com for available slots.