AUDITIONS

for

The Outlaws of Candy

Kitchen
To celebrate Bear River Citys 150th Birthday,
we will be putting on a melodrama.
Come and have fun with us! It is going to be a blast!
Auditions will be held on May 11th and 12th
from 6-8pm at the Civic Center.
Come prepared to read some lines and show us some crazy
talents that would be good for a sideshow.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us.

Kelli Shimek (435)279-4256
Becka Frost (435)237-2760

The Outlaws of Candy Kitchen

AUDITIONS
(please print)

Name_________________________________________

Age___________

Primary Phone #______________________________

Height________

E-mail__________________________________________________________________________
Hair Color_______________

Clothing Size_________

If under 12, please list parent/guardian contact information.

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I am trying out for:
The
Melodrama

The
Sideshow

Both!!!

My crazy talent for the sideshow is

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Please list any past experience in Theatre, music, dancing, performing, etc. (or
attach a resume)
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Please list any special skills you might have (gymnastics, musical instruments,
wacky talents, etc.)
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Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, June 8 and are generally 2 hours long.
We will rehearsal every WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
We will have occasional SATURDAY MORNING rehearsals from 9-Noon.
Performances are THURSDAY, JULY 21 and FRIDAY, JULY 22.
Please list any and all conflicting dates between June 8 and July 22. We want to
be as accommodating as possible with conflicts, but need to know well in advance.
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*Please note that a cast meeting will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7 pm.
**Not all cast members will be called for every rehearsal.
***Mandatory dress rehearsals will begin on Saturday, July 16 and run Monday
(18), Tuesday (19), and Wednesday (20).
Please list any physical or medical restrictions (knee problems, asthma, etc.) that
we need to be aware of.
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Please read and sign the following:

I understand that rehearsals are every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to
8:30 pm with mandatory rehearsals beginning on Saturday, July 16. I
understand that I may be asked to find my own costumes and help search for
props.
I also understand that by participating in this melodrama/sideshow, I will have a
crazy fun time and promise to bring my best self to each rehearsal and be fearless
as we tackle this awesome project! #theBRC
Name___________________________________
Signature________________________________

Date________________

If my child is under 12, I, a parent/guardian, (or someone over 12 years of age)

will accompany my child to every rehearsal and performance.
Parent/Guardian Name___________________________
Signature_________________________________________

Please take this paper home with you for future reference.
The first CAST MEETING will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7 pm. A specific
location will be announced later on.
REHEARSALS will begin on Wednesday, June 8 and are generally 2 hours long.
We will rehearsal every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
We will have occasional Saturday Morning rehearsals from 9-Noon.
** Not all cast members will be called for every rehearsal.
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS will begin on Saturday, July 16 and run
Monday (18), Tuesday (19), and Wednesday (20).
PERFORMANCES are Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22.
Feel free to contact us:
Kelli Shimek (435) 279-4246
Becka Frost (435) 237-2760
Or find us on Facebook:
The Outlaws of Candy Kitchen #theBRC
Please take this paper home with you for future reference.
The first CAST MEETING will be held on Thursday, May 19 at 7 pm. A specific
location will be announced later on.
REHEARSALS will begin on Wednesday, June 8 and are generally 2 hours long.
We will rehearsal every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
We will have occasional Saturday Morning rehearsals from 9-Noon.
** Not all cast members will be called for every rehearsal.
MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSALS will begin on Saturday, July 16 and run
Monday (18), Tuesday (19), and Wednesday (20).
PERFORMANCES are Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22.
Feel free to contact us:
Kelli Shimek
Becka Frost
Or find us on Facebook:
The Outlaws of Candy Kitchen #theBRC

Unless otherwise
specified,
rehearsal begin
at 630 PM on
Wed. and Thurs
and 9 AM on
specified
Saturdays.
6

8
First rehearsal.
ALL CALLED
SCENE 1 @ 715

9
ALL
SCENE 2 @ 7

10

11

12

13

14

15
ALL CALLED @
630

16
ALL CALLED @
630

17

18
ALL @ 9

19

20
How is your
memorization
coming?

21

22
ALL @ 630

23
ALL @ 630

24

25
ALL @ 9
(discuss props,
costumes, make
up, hair)
RUN THE SHOW

26

27

28

29
ALL @ 630

30
ALL @ 630
MEMORIZATION
DEADLINE!
Wear your
costumes!

June

Unless otherwise
specified,
rehearsal will be
from 630-830
PM on Wed. &
Thurs & 9-Noon
on specified
Saturdays.
4

6
ALL @ 630
Come with
character makeup and hair.

10
Continue to
spread the word
about our
awesome show!

11

12

13
ALL @ 630
Full run
through.

17

18
MANDATORY
ALL @ 630
Be ready in
costumes and
make-up.

24

25

19
MANDATORY
ALL @ 630
Full run
through.
Costumes and
make-up.
26

20
FINAL
MANDATORY
REHEARSAL
ALL @ 630
Full run
through.
27

July
3

31

Enjoy your 4th of

July weekend!!!

7
ALL @ 630
PICTURES!
Come in full
character
(costumes,
make-up, etc.).
14
ALL @ 630
Full run
through.

9
Pre-show
9-12

15

16
ALL @ 9
Technical DR
(adding all
props, furniture,
sound)

21
PERFORMANCE!
Call time TBA

22
PERFORMANCE!
Call time TBA

23

28

29

30

Scene Breakdown
SCENE 1
Speaking:
Joe
Etta
Flo
Sally
Bonney
John
Willard
Peggy
Polly
Nonspeaking: Charlie
SCENE 2
Speaking:
Etta
Kid
Flo
Bonney
Willard
John
Sheri
Peggy
Polly
Nonspeaking: Charlie
SCENE 3
Speaking:
Bonney
John
Flo
Etta
Willard
Ally Capone
Henchman 1
Henchman 2
Nonspeaking: Charlie

SCENE 4
Speaking:
Ally
Bonney
John
Flo
Etta
Henchman 1
Henchman 2
Willard
Nonspeaking: Charlie
SCENE 5
Speaking:
Ally
Bonney
John
Nonspeaking:
Henchmen
Charlie
SCENE 6
Speaking:
Sheri
Bonney
John
Nonspeaking:
Flo
Etta
Willard
Peggy
Polly
Henchmen 1 & 2
Sign Runners
Charlie

PROP LIST
NECESSARY FURNITURE:
A candy counter
One tall and small bar table
2 medium sized round tables
One bar stool
4 chairs
2 shelves
Door
NECESSARY PROPS:
Money coins
Pistols 3
Trash bin
3 table cloths
Broom Willards
Blanket over John
Various cups
Various beer bottles
Gambling chips
Face cards
Candy jars
Cash box/register??
Feather duster
Sherriffs badge
Envelope of money
Watch Allys
Long contract
Magnifying glass
Spyglass
Pencil
Notepad/paper
Newspaper
Props for Bonney/Ally fight
Boo sign
Gasp sign
Rope
Keg (barrel)
Mason jars
Tin cups
Joe knock out
Root beer
Sign Penny Candy

Sign nice Penny Candy:

#10 tub
Handkerchief
Checkers/board
Bowl of candy
Bottle opener8

Candy Kitchen Accompanist Outline (all cues are for after the
line is said)
JOHN: one of those times is right here in Candy Kitchen O Susanna. Play in
various ways and tempos (4 pages of O Susanna).
Peggy and Polly walk in. ETTA: Who are you? Reverie. Think music box music.
BONNEY: No, shes dead. Adagio in G Minor.
BONNEY: Then Im fine. Stop playing.
FLO: Do you really have 27 brothers and sisters? O Susanna.
BONNEY: Charlie assured me an extra note. Extra note.
JOHN: Maestro? Ready? Octave Trills.
BONNEY: Will you two knock it off? Old Dan Tucker
SHERI: Everybody freeze! Freeze- hands up.
ETTA: Come on in On The Good Ship Lollipop and Animal Crackers in my Soup.
BONNEY: Dont mention it. Bye. Stop playing start to gather ragtime, but Sheri
reenters. Repeat: On The Good Ship Lollipop and Animal Crackers in my Soup.
ETTA: Back about your business, its the boss. Ally Capone. Various Ragtime. Black
and White Rag, Ragtime, Cake Walk, Entertainer. Fade out during FLO: Pay for
what? ETTA: I dont know, Ally swallowed that part.
ALLY: Whats the matter? Worried about messin up your hair? Breaking a nail?
Audience Boos. The Medallion Calls. Stop at BONNEY: Wait, wait. Please. I cant
allow this to happen.
FLO: No kidding, have you seen her brothers? Buffalo Gals. Can play Old Dan Tucker
as well. Stop ON ALLY: Which one audience?
BONNEY: I think Ill take the hand-to-hand combat. Theme from Superman.
ALLY: Then draw! Cakewalk
JOHN: Gotta go to the outhouse. Fade to a stop
JOHN (from audience): BOO! Entertainer
FIGHT STYLES: Cat Fight= The Pink Panther, Light Saber=The Imperial March,
Sumo=Theme on Clack of the Titans, Harry Potter=Hedwigs Theme.
ALLY: Stand by the door. Drums=execution beat. Off stage.
SHERI: Whats this? Illegal booze! Youre under arrest. The Candy Man

The Outlaws of Candy Kitchen

RANDOM NOTES
Cast pictures posters,
T-shirts totally doable!!! on back of 150 yr. shirt.
Cast meeting-ask cast about options.
Send copies to the town. Give receipts to town.
Pre/Post music:
Wanted, dead or alive
Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Cash
Hey, Good Lookin Hank Williams
Jimmy Rogers
Patsy Cline
June Carter
Conway Twitty
George Jones
Dolly Parton
George Strait
Improv Games
Four in a car
Emotional Family
Energy 1-10 circle, energy/sound increases up, stay together
Greetings (aka Hello, Lost Friend) greet like a lost lover,
enemy, etc.
The Scream (Jeepers Peepers) circle, on your sign, they look
straight, left or right, when eye contact is made, scream, die.
Making Faces master bosses servants, servants make faces,
if seen, fired.
Spit Take after every line, drink water to spit out.
What are you doing? mowing the lawn, reading a book
Big Booty
Bobsledding Bodies crap walk with legs around.
Bippity Bop Bop
Straight Face Intros

Do you love your neighbor?

Yes, no, please, banana
Exaggeration Circle
Stand, Sit, Bend
Grab a slip!
Mirror Dance
I Am a Tree

Tongue Twister
Unique New York
Red leather yellow leather
Comical Economist
One-One was a racehorse. Two-Two was one, too. When OneOne won one race, Two-Two won one, too.
The big black back brake broke badly.
Sideshow acts
Barbershop quartet
Lip sync Bugle Boy

Programs:
Recognize: D.M. Larson Produced by special arrangement with
www.freedrama.net , anyone who helps with costumes, props,
locations, etc

Movies to watch: Butch Cassidy the Sundance Kid