HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONSABOUTTHESHOW High Fidelity is a musical based on the famous novel by Nick Hornby, also adapted into the popular 2000 film starring John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jack Black. Following the recent break up with his long-term girlfriend Laura, record storeowner Rob reexamines his previous relationships and why they’ve all failed. As he does so, the selfish Rob is forced to confront some hard truths about him self. With an original score by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal, If/Then, Bring it On), lyrics by Amanda Green (Bring it On) and a book by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), this is an underappreciated gem of a show that provides a variety of opportunities for a diverse group of performers.

AUDITIONANDSHOWINFORMATION ProductionTeam: Director: Daniel Cooper Musical Director: Kevin Nguyen Choreographer: Fiona Boyle Auditions:Monday 27th May 7:00pm-9:30pm Thursday 30th May 7:00pm-9:30pm Sunday 2nd June 10:00am-1:00pm Dance Audition: Sunday 2nd 2:00pm Callbacks: Thursday 6th June 7:00pm ShowDates:Friday 13th September @ 8pm Saturday 14th September @ 8pm Sunday 15th September @ 2pm Thursday 19th September @ 8pm Friday 20th September @ 8pm Saturday 21st September @ 8pm – followed by bump-out ShowVenue:Knox Community Arts Centre Cnr Scoresby Road & Mountain Highway, Bayswater RehearsalVenue:Bayswater Senior Citizens 790 Mountain Highway, Bayswater

AUDITIONREQUIREMENTS Please bring in a basic CV, a photo (non-returnable), and the completed audition form. Please note: All Auditionees need to be 18 years or older at the time of the first rehearsal. Vocal Please prepare two songs within the style of the show, with at least one of them being a music theatre song. Do not sing a song from the show. Please bring either sheet music in the correct key in a display folder or backing tracks. Strictly no a cappella. Be aware we will cut you off, so make sure you arrange your music so you can show us what you want to show. Acting Please prepare no more than two of the offered readings. Please lead with your preferred reading, as you may not get to do both. You are not expected to memorize the reading. All Auditionees will be required to read. Dance Please come to the dance audition in appropriate clothing, such as gym wear and jazz shoes or runners. No heels, no jeans, no skirts or anything too baggy. Bring a drink bottle and arrive early to do your own personal warm ups, however there will be group warm up included as part of the dance audition. The audition will begin with a large group audition, and then some people may be asked to stay back to further demonstrate their skills afterwards. If you are unable to attend the dance audition, please inform the prod team in your audition session.

CHARACTERDESCRIPTIONS: Rob: Male, 30’s. The show’s protagonist and narrator, Rob is a former DJ who is now the owner of Championship Vinyl, a cramped, messy, failing record store. Rob is arrogant, selfish, incapable of change and desperate to cling on to whatever remains of his youth. He understands the world around him through music and his record collection, and moreover, he most likely knows more about music than he does about himself. Vocal Range: Rock Tenor with Strong Falsetto (Bb4 (D5 Falsetto)-G2). Lead. Laura: Female, Late 20’s-30’s. A lawyer and, when we meet her, Rob’s ex-girlfriend. Laura is a former punk rocker who has since settled into a more stable way of life. She is mature, smart, strong, sexually alluring, capable and focussed, and she is quite clearly fed-up with Rob’s inability to settle or grow up in general. In fact, she is leagues above him in many respects, and both she and Rob know this. Vocal Range: Mezzo with Belt (F5-F3). Supporting.

Dick: Male, 20’s. Originally started working for Rob as a temp at Championship Vinyl, but that was four years ago, and he never left. Hugely knowledgeable about all things music, Dick is deeply repressed, painfully shy, awkward, gormless and incapable of talking to or dealing with women. Vocal Range: Tenor with strong Falsetto (Bb4 (C5 falsetto)-Bb2). Supporting.

Barry: Male, 20’s. Like Dick, Barry used to be a temp at Championship Vinyl, but now works for Rob full time. He is a hipster and effectively what Rob might have been in his 20s: abrasive, cocksure, vicious, and unjustifiably arrogant. Barry is also a failing musician looking to start his own band. Vocal Range: Tenor (B4-E3). Supporting. Liz: Female, Late 20’s-30’s. A long time friend of both Rob and Laura’s, she effectively acts as an older sister to both of them. Liz has a sharp wit and wisdom beyond her years, unafraid to call it as she sees it or speak her mind. Vocal Range: Alto with Strong Belt (E5-E3). Supporting. Ian: Male, 30’s-40’s. Laura's new partner: a new-age interventionist and gross cultural appropriator with an affinity for Eastern culture and Sandalwood incense; he prides himself on being highly spiritual and level-headed in conflict. Vocal Range: High Baritone (F4-B2). Supporting. MarieLaSalle: A folk singer, who comes to town for a brief period and with whom Rob has a fling with. She, like her music, is soft, sensitive, earthy and easy to listen to/get along with. She has a very unique kind of allure about her. Ability to play guitar preferable, but not necessary. Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo (Bb4-F3). Cameo. 3‐4EnsembleMen: Strong actor/singers with confident comedic and dance ability, to play a wide variety of roles including: Hipster, Futon Guy, Mohawk Guy, TMPMINTW, Middle Aged Guy, Indian Chanters and Droners, Sound Man, Roadie, Neil Young (Tenor/Baritone: E4-E3, ability to play guitar a bonus), Bruce Springsteen (Tenor: B4-E3) and The Skids. 5EnsembleWomen: Strong triple threats who primarily appear as a “Greek chorus” of ex-girlfriends from his top 5 breakups within Rob’s mind. They are Alison Ashworth, Penny Hardwick, Charlie Nicholson, Sarah Kendrew, and Jackie Allen. They also appear as Anna, a sweet, but shy girl with poor taste in music (Mezzo: Db5-Eb4) and a Back Up Singer, who accompanies Marie LaSalle (Mezzo/Alto: C5-F3, ability to play guitar a bonus)

HIGH FIDELITY AUDITION FORM TO BE COMPLETED  INTRODUCTION Welcome to your audition with SLAMS. We are sure you will find your experience with SLAMS both enjoyable and rewarding. Our aim is to provide you with the opportunity to perform, to entertain, to have fun and to make new friends. In return we expect your dedication and commitment to the success of the show.  

CAST RESPONSIBILITIES  Required to pay a cast membership fee of $90 on the first rehearsal (Sunday, 16th June, 2019) 

Required to actively promote the and sell at least 20 tickets 

Support and promote any fundraising activity associated with the production such as chocolate drives 

Assist in production areas such as set building, painting, prop making, costumes and show promotion  

CONTACT DETAILS  

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I am willing to have my contact details made available to all cast and production members         YES / NO Add me to the SLAMS database to hear about future auditions and show information                  YES / NO  I am interested in the following roles: _________________________________________________________      _____________________________________________________________  If I am unsuccessful in securing a role, I would be interested in an ensemble role                           YES / NO  

BACKGROUND  

I can read music.     YES / NO                 I am a    SOPRANO / MEZZO / ALTO / TENOR / BARITONE / BASS My vocal range is:   (bottom note)    to (top note)    

I can play guitar     YES / NO Dance Experience 

 

    

Please indicate any production areas in which you have particular skills, experience, or connections: 

SET BUILDING      PROPS   

SET TRANSPORT      MAKE‐UP / HAIR   

COSTUMES      OTHER      

AVAILABILITY (MARK DAYS UNAVAILABLE)  

SUNDAY 16th JUNE      THURSDAY 18th JULY      WEDNESDAY 21st AUG   

WEDNESDAY 19th JUNE      SUNDAY 21st JULY      THURSDAY 22nd AUG   

THURSDAY 20th JUNE      WEDNESDAY 24th JULY      SUNDAY 25th AUG   

SUNDAY 23rd JUNE      THURSDAY 25th JULY      WEDNESDAY 28th AUG   

WEDNESDAY 26th  JUNE      SUNDAY 28th JULY      THURSDAY 29th AUG   

THURSDAY 27th JUNE      WEDNESDAY 31st JULY      SUNDAY 1st SEP    

SUNDAY 30th JUNE      THURSDAY 1st AUG      WEDNESDAY 4th SEP   

WEDNESDAY 3rd JULY      SUNDAY 4th AUG      THURSDAY 5th SEP   

THURSDAY 4th JULY      WEDNESDAY 7th AUG      SUNDAY 8st SEP   

SUNDAY 7th JULY      THURSDAY 8th AUG      MONDAY 9th SEP   

WEDNESDAY 10th JULY      SUNDAY 11th AUG      TUESDAY 10th SEP   

THURSDAY 11th JULY      WEDNESDAY 14th AUG      WEDNESDAY 11th SEP   

SUNDAY 14th JULY      THURSDAY 15th AUG      THURSDAY 12th SEP   

WEDNESDAY 17th JULY      SUNDAY 18th  AUG         

 

SIGNED:_______________________________________________ DATE:  ______________________ 

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:ROBRob:This,incaseyoudidn’tknow,iscalledacassette.Andyes,theystillexist.I’veusedthemprettymuchmywholelifetomakemix-tapes.Veryoldschool,Iknow.ThisonehappenstobeforLaura.I’msortainthedog-housewithher,so…Butyoudon’treallyneedtoknowaboutthat.Whatyoudoneedtoknowisthatthemakingofagreatmix-tape,likebreakingup,ishardtodo.Yougottakickoffwithakillersong,tograbattention.Thenyougottatakeitupanotch.Butyoudon’twannablowyourwad,sothenyougottacoolitoffwithsomethingsoulful.Alsoyoucan’thavetwotracksbythesameartistsidebyside,unlessyou’vedonethewholethingsinpairs…Anyway,therearealotofrules.Istillhaven’tmasteredthemall,but…I’llfigureitouteventually.RobGordonhere.Thesearemyrecords,currentlyorganised,notalphabetically,notchronologically,but…waitforit…autobiographically.Yup,theorderinwhichtheywerepurchased.Sowayoverthereismiddleschool.Thatsectioniscollege.AndthiswallhereisLaura.Mylifeinvinyl.

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:LAURALaura:I’malmostdonehere,Rob.Rob:Youdon’thavetogo,youknow.Laura:No,we’vedonethehardpart.Ishould…Rob:Comeon,whatareyou-Weloveeachother.Don’twe?Laura:Wellthat’snotreallytheissue,isit?Rob:Notreallytheissue?Whatelseisthere?Isitbecauseofmyjob?Laura:Ofcourseit’snotaboutyourjob.Whywouldyouaskmethat?Rob:Idon’tknow,Ijustwondered.Laura:Isthatwhatyouthink?I’mleavingbecauseyou’renotfancyenoughforme?Gimmesomecreditplease.I’mleavingbecauseit’stimeIsortedmyselfout,andIdon’tthinkIcandothathere.Rob:Sureyoucan,justtellmewhattodotomakeyouhappy.Laura:Nothing.Makeyourselfhappy.Rob:Oh,Isee,andwhyamInothappy?Laura:Idon’tknow.Ijustknowyouusedtobe.Andyouseemedtolikeme.Andyoutalkedaboutyourlife.Andyoutalkedaboutthefuture.Andyoudon’tanymore.AndIdon’tknowwhy.Goodbye,Rob.

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:DICKDick:Um,areyouallright?Rob:Yeah.LookDick,LauraandIbrokeup.She’sgone.SoifyoueverseeBarryagainmaybeyoucantellhimthat.Dick:YouwantmetotellBarryaboutit?Rob:Yeah,wouldyou?Thatwouldbegreat.Dick:It’snoproblem,noproblemRob.I’lltellhimwhenIseehimnext.Myschedule’sprettyopen,soI’vegotsometimetoday.PlusIhavesomeotherstufftotellhimanyway.SoIcantellhimwhenItellhimalltheotherstuff,orIcouldevencall.Soit’snoproblem.Rob:AllrightDick.Dick:It’snoproblem.I’llprobablytellhimyournewsfirstasmynewsisn’tbig.I’mjustgoingtellhimaboutthisgigwiththisawesomesinger.SoI’llprobablybringitupbefore,agoodnews/badnewskindofthing.Imeanbadnews/goodnews,becausehethinksthesinger’sgreat.NotthatLauraisn’ttoo-no!Wait!Barryreallylikesyouboth,hetoldmesolastfall,soit’snoproblemRob.Noproblematall.

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:BARRYMiddleAgedGuy:Excuseme,I’mlookingforarecordformydaughter’sbirthday.“MyHeartWillGoOn”byCelineDion.Doyouhaveit?Barry:Ohyeah.Wegotit.MiddleAgedGuy:Great.CanIhaveitthen?Barry:No,youcan’t.MiddleAgedGuy:Whynot?Barry:Becauseit’ssentimentaltackycrap,that’swhynot.Dowelooklikethekindofstorethatsells“MyHeartWillGoOn?”Gotothemall.MiddleAgedGuy:What’syourproblem?Barry:Doyouevenknowyourdaughter?!Thereisnowayshelikesthatsong.Oh-oh,issheinacoma?MiddleAgedGuy:Okay,buddy.Ididn’tknowitwasPickOntheMiddle-AgedSquareGuyDay.I’llbeonmyway.Barry:B’Bye.Rob:Nice,Barry.Butyoucan’tkeepchasingcustomersoutofhere!Barry:Areyoudefendingthatass-muncher?Comeon,Rob,you’regoingsoftinyouroldage.I’mgonnatellyousomethingforyourowngood,pal:That’stheworstfuckingsweaterI’veeverseen.It’saCosbysweater.ACOSBYsweater!Ican’tbelieveLauraallowsherselftobeseeninpublicwiththelikesofyou.

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:LIZLiz:I’mnotheretopicksides,Rob.I’mfriendswithyouboth.AlsoIcomebearingdanish.Rob:Finally,awomanwhounderstandsme.Liz:Okay,what’dyoudotoher?Rob:Shedidn’ttellyou?Liz:No,she’sbeingnoble.Rob:Iusedtolovethatabouther.Liz:I’mgonnafindout,youknow.Rob:There’snothingtofindout.Lauratookawreckingballtome.Whatmoredoyouneedtoknow?I’mrubble.Liz:Aww…Rob:AndI’mtryingnottoblameyou,Liz,butIhavetosayit’salittlehardrightnow.Liz:I’msorry?Rob:Wellifyouhadn’tintroducedus,noneofthiswould’vehappened.Liz:Youknowwhat’sinteresting?Thewayyoublameeveryonebutyourself.Hasiteveroccurredtoyouthatyoumightbetheproblem?Nooffense,butyouwereluckytogether.Andyourstupidmachoactcan’thidethatyouadoreher,andnowshe’sgone.Rob:Uh,you’renotheretomakemefeelworseLiz.

Liz:Toughloveisgoodforyou,honey.

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:IANLaura:Ifeelstrange,Ian.Ian:It’sthesagefumes.They’llwearoff.Laura:No,Imeantbeinghere.ButIknewifIstayedwithLiz,Robwouldjusttrackmedown.Ian:Youdon’thavetoexplainyourself.Youneededcomfort,andI’mhappytoprovideit.Bananapakora?Laura:Oh.I’msavingroomforthevindaloo.Ian:Look,I’mheretoofferyouasafeplace.Youcanbeyourselfhere,unshackledandunshaven.Therewillbenojudgement,notalkofrightorwrong,no-Laura:Iamsosorry.It’sRobagain.Ishouldmaybe-Ian:Don’tLaura.You’vepulledthepin,nowbebraveenoughtotossthegrenade.Laura:Thegrenade?Ian:Sometimesarelationshipneedstobeblownup,justtoseewhat’sleftover,andwhetherthingscanbeputbacktogetheragain.Laura:Isthatwhatyouare?Ahandgrenade?Ian:Isthatwhatyouneedmetobe?

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:MARIELASALLEMarie:Hey,anyoneouttheregotabrokenheart?Barry:Righthere!MybuddyRob!Rob:Barry,don’t!Marie:What’shername,son?Barry:Laura!Rob:Barry!Marie:Wellwhichisit,LauraorBarry?Rob:Laura,hernameisLaura.Marie:WellIfeelyou,friend.Assomeofyouknow,upuntilthreeweeksagoIwasdatingarelativelyfamousperson.Notreallyfamous,but…LyleLovettfamous,let’ssay.ThoughIshouldpointouttheinjunctionpreventsmefromsayingthatitwas,infact,LyleLovett.Anyway,Idedicatethissongtomynewfriendwiththebrokenheart,whoknowsexactlyhowIfeel.

HIGHFIDELITYAUDITIONREADINGS:ANNAAnna:Hey.Dick:Hey.Um,what’sinthebag?Anna:Oh,sorry.Yourcompetition,Iknow.ButIgotitforyou.Doyouknowhim?JohnTesh?Ithinkhe’sprettygreat.LiveatRedRocks?HeusedtobeonEntertainmentTonight.WithMaryHart?Sinceyoushowedmemusicyoulike,Ithought…Somethingwrong?Dick:Um,wedon’t…wedon’twantthat.ThatCD.Anna:Oh.Dick:It’snotreally…um,ourtaste.Anna:Right.Okay.Dick:Sorry.Anna:Whatever.Noworries.I’vegotthereceipt.Dick:Oh,that’sgoodthen.It’salwayssmarttosavereceipts.Anna:Right.WellIshouldgobringthisbackthen.(Pause)Youcould’vejusttakenitandsaidthankyou.Dick.