Rent - Pre-audition workshops and audition dates

If you are an adult (18+ years) and would like to join us to perform in our 16 - 20 May 2023 production of Rent, here is the information you need for auditions.

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ACCESS AUDITION RESOURCES ONLINE: MEMBERS AREA

You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials, audition form and book slots for pre-audition workshops.

Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.

If you want to know a little more before you decide to audition, see the character descriptions and the rehearsal schedule.

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Welcome talk - Not mandatory to attend in order to audition
Date: Wed 14 December: 19:45 – 21.30 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Pre-audition workshops - Mandatory to attend in order to audition. You must pre-book online
Due to the nature of this show, these workshops are an integral part of the audition process. You must attend one pre-audition workshop to be able to audition. If you cannot attend any pre-audition workshops, you will not be allowed to audition. See below for details of each workshop.

• Those auditioning for Ensemble can book onto any one of the four pre-audition workshops.

• Those auditioning for a Principal character should book onto the one pre-audition workshop for that character. If you cannot attend the specific workshop for the Principal character, you may still attend one of the other workshops. However, materials specific to the Principal character that you missed will not be covered at the other workshop.

Once you have paid your membership, login to the members area of the website to pre-book your ‘class’ using the online booking calendar. Note: the calendar does not show class dates that are more than 4 weeks in the future. So you may need to check back if your date is not visible.

The four pre-audition workshops will take place at Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT.

Mon 16 January: 19:30 - 22:00
19.30 - 20.15 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble, plus those going for Maureen and Joanne to go through the dance
20.15 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Maureen and Joanne

Wed 18 January: 19:45 - 22:00
19.45 - 20.30 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble, plus those going for Angel and Collins to go through the dance
20.30 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Angel and Collins

Mon 23 January: 19:30 - 22:00
19.30 - 20.15 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble plus, those going for Roger and Mimi to go through the dance
20.15 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Roger and Mimi

Wed 25 January: 19:45 - 22:00
19.45 - 22.30 hrs - Dance & Sing: Ensemble plus, those going for Mark and Benny to go through the dance
20.30 - 22.00 hrs - Principal pair: Mark and Benny

Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by midnight on Sunday 22 January.

Sat 28 January: 10:00 - 16:30 hrs - Principals (schedule to be confirmed)
Venue: Bramley Village Hall, The Street, Bramley, Tadley, RG26 5BP

Sun 29 January: 10:00 - 16:30 hrs - Ensemble and callbacks (schedule to be confirmed)
Venue: Bramley Village Hall, The Street, Bramley, Tadley, RG26 5BP

Shrek child auditions - Information for pre-audition workshops, audition dates and registration

If you are a parent/guardian of a child and would like them to join us to perform in our production of Shrek, here is the information you need about auditions. Children will need to be 7 years or older to audition.

The show will be performed at The Haymarket from 10 - 19 November.

What are we looking for?
We are looking to cast six children for three roles. Each role will be shared by two children:

• Little Fiona - playing age 7 - 10 years

• Little Shrek - playing age 7 - 10 years

• Teenage Fiona - playing age 10 - 14 years

If you want to know a little more before you decide to put your child forward for audition, view the audition pieces and the schedule of rehearsal dates. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings and on some Sundays.

Pre-audition workshops
Pre-audition workshops will be fun and informal run by our very approachable Creative Team: Sally Manning (Director), Jules (Musical Director) and Luannsa (Choreographer). To get the best out of our auditionees, it is our job to make your child feel at ease!

Pre-audition rehearsals will take place on the following dates. You’ll only need to attend one session to go through the audition material but may attend more if there is space. Please email marketing@bats.net with which workshop/s you wish to attend and the name and age of your child:
Wed 1 Jun: 18.30 - 19.30
Mon 6 Jun: 18.30 - 19.30
Wed 8 Jun: 18.30 - 19.30
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions You must have paid the £10 audition and Junior members fee and completed the form to audition for the show. This must be paid by Wednesday 8 June.
We ask that your child has familiarised themselves with the music and dance learnt during the pre-audition workshops.

Date: Saturday 11 June
Time: You will be allocated a timeslot for your child’s audition
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Costs involved

We want you to be aware of the costs involved, so that you can make an informed decision before you commit your child to an audition.

Audition: £10 - This covers the cost of the audition and Junior Membership for your child
Performance fee: £50 - Only payable if your child is successful at audition and cast in the show
Additional expenditure - You may incur some limited additional expenditure, e.g. for costumes, shoes, personal props etc.

Shrek adult auditions - Information for pre-audition workshops, audition dates and registration

If you are an adult (18+ years) and would like to join us to perform in our November 2022 production of Shrek, here is the information you need about auditions.

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Access audition resources online: Members area

You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials, audition form and book slots for pre-audition workshops. Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.

If you want to know a little more before you decide to audition, read the character descriptions/requirements and the schedule of rehearsal dates.

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Welcome talk (it is not mandatory to attend in order to audition)
Mon 30th May: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Pre-audition workshops
You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to practise singing with the musical director and be taught your chosen audition dance (there are different routines for 'ensemble', ‘tappers’ and 'dancers'). You do not need to register or book a slot to attend a rehearsal.

Pre-audition rehearsals will take place on:
Wed 1 Jun: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules and Tap audition piece with Leigh
Mon 6 Jun: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules, Movers and Dance audition pieces with Luannsa
Wed 8 Jun: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs - Music with Jules, Movers and Dance audition pieces with Luannsa
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by Wed 8 June.

Sat 11 Jun: 12:30 - 17:00 Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Sun 12 Jun: Times TBC
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG24 8LT

Performance Fee
If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable before the costume call (Thurs ). You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.

Schedule of director setting and rehearsal dates
In addition to the director setting dates, cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening. View the schedule of rehearsal dates.

Sister Act - Dates and information for pre-audition rehearsals and auditions

If you would like to join us to perform in our May 2022 production of Sister Act, here is the information you need about auditions.

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Access audition resources online: Members area

You must be a paid-up member to be able to access audition materials, audition form and book slots for pre-audition workshops. Access these resources by logging into your member account on the BATS website. If you are a new member, pay your membership online with a debit or credit card to gain instant access your account. Annual membership is £25 and runs from 1 July - 30 June.

If you want to know a little more before you decide to audition, read the character descriptions/requirements and the schedule of rehearsal dates.

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Welcome talk (it not mandatory to attend this in order to audition)
Wed 8 Dec: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT
Covid precautions: All attendees to perform a negative lateral flow test 24 hours before attending and we recommend you wear a face mask during this event. If you feel unwell and show any main symptoms of coronavirus, please do not attend unless you have taken a negative PCR test.

Pre-audition workshops
You'll need to attend at least one pre-audition workshop to practise singing with the musical director and be taught your chosen audition dance (there are different routines for 'ensemble' and 'dancers').

Singing slots are an individual 10-minute session with the MD. Dancing is a 45-minute slot in up to groups of 10. You must pre-book slots online via your member account on the BATS website.

Mon 3 Jan: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Wed 5 Jan: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Mon 10 Jan: 19:30 – 22:00 hrs
Wed 12 Jan: 19:45 – 22:00 hrs
Venue: Christ Church, Reading Road, Chineham, RG4 8LT

Auditions
The online audition form must be submitted by Wed 12 January.
Sat 15 Jan: 09:30 - 17:00
Sun 16 Jan: 10:00 - 16:00 (TBC)
Venue: Market Chambers, Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QE

Performance Fee
If you are successfully cast in the show, a performance fee of £100 is payable before the costume call (Thurs 12 May). You can pay in instalments - just talk to us to request this.

Schedule of director setting and rehearsal dates
In addition to the director setting dates, cast will generally be called for rehearsal every Monday and Wednesday evening. View the outline rehearsal schedule.

Sign-up for Children's Audition Workshop | Elf - The Musical

Audition workshops will be held on Mon 9 and Wed 11 August to cast all of the children’s roles for our production of Elf - The Musical.

We are looking to cast four children to share performing two roles:

• Michael or Michaela Hobbs - playing age 10+ (max 13 years old)

• Ensemble child - playing age 10+ (max 14 years old)

Does your child like Christmas?

Then they should come along and audition!