Sunday, August 7, 2011

DVD Orders!!!

Hey everyone, 
 Copy and paste this into a word document for your DVD orders. I'm going to need you to also send me either an e-mail hughes53@students.rowan.edu or a message on Facebook with the same information as the DVD form. I won't be accepting any orders after August 15th. Once the orders are ready I will have a pick up date at the Franklinville Community Center and if you can't make that date they will be available at Franklinville Community Day at the BBP booth. 
Thank you! Hope you are all having a fun and safe summer!
Caitlin


Video Order Form
The DVD’s will be sold as single or double. For one night either Friday or Saturday it will be $20 and if you would like both nights it will be $25. 
Please be sure to check which night(s) you would like and complete this form. You should make checks payable to Broadway Bound Players, print this form and attach the check to this form in a sealed envelope. Please address the envelope to:
P.O. Box 240
Franklinville, NJ 08322
Friday Night’s Performance:                        X $20
Saturday Night’s Performance:                    X $20
Both Nights:                        X $25
Total:

Monday, June 6, 2011

Sweet Charity Cast List 2011



Pompeii Cast
Fandango Cast
Charity Hope Valentine
Caitlin Geisser
Caitlin Geisser
Nickie
Anna Butterick
Dana Lee Capana
Helene
Katrina Steinbacher
Hadejia Ross
Carmen
Tiara Nock
Tiara Nock
Rosie
Kate Tobin
Kate Tobin
Suzanne
Tina White
Tina White
Elaine
Mia Massaro
Mia Massaro
Betsy
Kelsey Romeo
Kelsey Romeo
Anita
Hadejia Ross
Anna Butterick
Millie
Dana Lee Capana
Katrina Steinbacher
Herman
Steven Clair
Steven Clair
Ursula March
Mia Massaro
Mia Massaro
Vittorio Vidal
Carter O. Ford
Carter O. Ford
Oscar Lindquist
Dane Eissler
Dane Eissler
Daddy Brubeck
Quintin Koreck
Quintin Koreck
Daddy Assistant 1
Hadejia Ross
Anna Butterick
Daddy Assistant 2
Mia Massaro
Mia Massaro



Charlie/Barney/Manfred
Peter Bariexca*
Peter Bariexca*
Married Man/Doorman
Steven Clair
Steven Clair
Waitress/First Woman
Lindsey Sabella*
Lindsey Sabella*
First Passerby
Natalie Persia*
Natalie Persia*
Baseball Player 
Khari Ross*
Khari Ross*
Married Woman/Elevator Woman/ First Panhandler
Emily Hawk*
Emily Hawk*
Woman with Hat/Woman Panhandler/First Woman
Tara Dalton*
Tara Dalton*
Ice Cream Vendor/ 2nd Man Panhandler
Greg Brelsford* 
Greg Brelsford*
Second Young Man
Maliek Tenzie*
Maliek Tenzie*
Second Woman/Second Pan/2nd Woman
Amanda Decker*
Amanda Decker*
Woman with a Dog/Information Booth Girl
Jessica Andrews*
Jessica Andrews*
Spanish Young Man
Quintin Koreck*
Quintin Koreck*
First Cop/Policeman
Dan McSwain*
Dan McSwain*
Flower Children
Bobbie Brown*
Khari Ross*
Bobbie Brown*
Khari Ross*
Second Cop/Cop
Carter O. Ford
Carter O. Ford



Frug Dancers
Aloof- Jess Kelleher*
Amanda Decker, Tiara Nock,Tina White, Melanie Cucanato, Maliek Tenzie, Peter Bariexca, Emily Hawk, Natalie Persia, Kelsey Romeo, Kerry Hempel, Kate Tobin
and Jess Andrews
Ensemble 
Gabby Clair, Christina Aten, Jillian Harrison, Marlena Richeal, Lily Taylor, Grace Fletcher, Carley Felder, and Zsane Sadler
***If your name is starred you are also an ensemble member.
The task of casting a show is never an easy one. This year you all did such a wonderful job that our work was cut out for us. Thank you for showing us all how talented you are and working so hard. As you can see, the show has been double cast and more will be explained at the first rehearsal of how this will work. All of your questions will be answered at the first rehearsal. We can’t wait to get started and hope that you are all just as excited! Please remember to keep checking you email and the blog for updates, especially script pick up! See you all on June 20th!
Thank You!
Caitlin, A.J., Jeff, and Frank

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Don't Forget these Dates!!!

*Informational Meeting-
 May 16th @ Delsea High School Auditorium @ 7
New participants as well as those that have performed with us in the pst are strongly encouraged to attend, along with their parents. Registration packets will be avaiable. New audition guidelines and program policies will be discussed. Sweet Charity will be performed on July 28, 29, and 30 @ 7:30.

*Audition Workshop-
May 21st @ Aura Elementary School 100 Ewan Aura Rd. 9-2:30May 28th @ Franklinville Community Center 1584 Cole Mill Rd. 9-2:30It is HIGHLY recommended that you attend the workshops. You will be taught the audition dance and songs as well as have the chance to get feedback on your monologue. The cost for the workshop is $10 per session or free with a paid summer performance registration. You should wear appropriate dance attire this includes footwear (no Uggs, flip flops, or flats). Girls will be dancing in character shoes (minimum 2 in. heel) so if you have them it would be ideal to bring them to both the workshops and auditions.
***All materials for auditions have been posted here on the blog. Monologues, sheet music, and accompaniment reocrdings have been posted. You should prepare a monologue and a song from the selections provided.

*Auditions and Parents Meeting/Callbacks-
May 31st & June 1st @ Delsea Regional High School 6-9:30At auditions each song option will be reviewed twice with the group and the dance will be taught but much faster than at the workshops. For auditions you will need to choose a song and monologue from the selections provided.
***Monologue Selections have been posted http://broadwayboundplayers.blogspot.com/ and songs selections will be posted in a couple weeks!!!
***For callbacks we will have different call times for specific groups that we need to have read, sing, and dance.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Correction in Sheet Music

Sorry I switched the order of some of the sheet music links with their title's here are the corrections for the sheet music links with the correct titles!!!

Too Many Tomorrows
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwZWYzZGVmNTYtNzBlNS00Y2FiLTgwNzYtNDc0MTk4NDUwMTJk&hl=en&authkey=COiY3yU

There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwMzgzYTZmZDctNDc0ZS00ZTQ1LWIyMGItZWZiNjNkMjEzZGRj&hl=en&authkey=CMDR9ZoD

Rhythm of Life
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwYzFiMmQ2OTMtNmQxMS00NTk0LWE4OTUtMmFlYmY0MTAwM2Zj&hl=en&authkey=CPiz65EJ

If They Could See Me Now
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwMzJhM2U4Y2EtZjU4OC00M2QzLWE2NzYtMDQ4NWI0ODA3YTdk&hl=en&authkey=CKXYrNoE

Baby Dream Your Dream
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwMmJmNjA5NmMtYjc1Yy00MTZkLTlhYWMtMDVmODg3MDQ2NWIy&hl=en&authkey=CNevs3s

Song Selections for Auditions

Here are the song selections for the auditions!
            For auditions you will have to sing one of the selections provided. There are five songs, two for girls, two for boys, and then one song that anyone may choose to sing, "If They Cold See Me Now". For girls you can sing either "Baby Dream Your Dream" or "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This" and for boys you can sing either "Too Many Tomorrows" or "Rhythm of Life".  At callbacks you may be asked to sing one of the other songs offered so please take some time so that you are familiar with all three selections. YouTube videos have been made for the recordings that you will be singing with at auditions so that you can start practicing! We will also be going over the songs at the Audition Workshops.


Sheet Music for Song Selections
"If They Could See Me Now"
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwZWYzZGVmNTYtNzBlNS00Y2FiLTgwNzYtNDc0MTk4NDUwMTJk&hl=en&authkey=COiY3yU

"The Rhythm of Life"
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwMzgzYTZmZDctNDc0ZS00ZTQ1LWIyMGItZWZiNjNkMjEzZGRj&hl=en&authkey=CMDR9ZoD

"There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This"
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwYzFiMmQ2OTMtNmQxMS00NTk0LWE4OTUtMmFlYmY0MTAwM2Zj&hl=en&authkey=CPiz65EJ

"Too Many Tomorrows"
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwMzJhM2U4Y2EtZjU4OC00M2QzLWE2NzYtMDQ4NWI0ODA3YTdk&hl=en&authkey=CKXYrNoE

"Baby Dream Your Dream"
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B_hSIN69XsYwMmJmNjA5NmMtYjc1Yy00MTZkLTlhYWMtMDVmODg3MDQ2NWIy&hl=en&authkey=CNevs3s

YouTube Recordings
"If They Could See Me Now"

"The Rhythm of Life"

"There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This"
"Too Many Tomorrows"

"Baby Dream Your Dream"

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Girls....go get those Character Shoes!!!

    Girls you must have character shoes for the first day of rehearsal. it is recommended that you buy them ahead of time so that you can break them in. No one wants a big blister bothering them during the workshops, auditions, or worst of all, the first week of rehearsal. Here are some places that you can buy character shoes from in our area. We recommend that you try them on before ordering them online. The fit should be snug the leather will stretch to your foot and you will be dancing in these for two months so you want a good fit. We can talk more about fit and tricks for your shoes at workshops and the first rehearsal. The requirements for the actual shoes needed are your choice of T-strap or Mary Jane character shoes, in nude, with at least a 2 inch heel.

We want you to know that it is crucial for you to have your shoes for the first rehearsal at the very latest. You need to be rehearsing in these shoes from the beginning for your safety and the safety of the other cast members. 

                                                                                                                                                                                    
 




Local Dancewear Suppliers
Chez Dance Studio

Online 
http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/character/default.aspx?gclid=CM79sI7tuqgCFUJ-5QodYgUwCg


http://www.discountdance.com/dancewear/shoes/page1

http://www.allaboutdance.com/dancewear/shoes/other/character-shoes/page1

Important Dates to Remember!!!

Hey Everyone!
So here are the dates and some of the locations for the workshops, info meeting, and auditions! Can't wait to get started with all of you!

*Informational Meeting- May 16th @ Delsea High School Auditorium 6:30-8

*Audition Workshop- May 21st location TBA 9-2
May 28th @ Franklinville Community Center 9-2
It is HIGHLY recommended that you attend the workshops. You will be taught the audition dance and songs as well as have the chance to get feedback on your monologue. You should wear appropriate dance attire this includes footwear (no Uggs or flip flops). Girls will be dancing in character shoes (minimum 2 in. heel) so if you have them it would be ideal to bring them to both the workshops and auditions.

*Auditions and Parents Meeting- May 31st @ Delsea Regional High School 6-9:30
At auditions each song option will be reviewed twice with the group and the dance will be taught but much faster than at the workshops. For auditions you will need to choose a song and monologue from the selections provided.
***Monologue Selections have been posted http://broadwayboundplayers.blogspot.com/ and songs selections will be posted in a couple weeks!!!

*Callbacks- June 1st @ Delsea High School Auditorium 6-9:30
For callbacks we will have different call times for specific groups that we need to have read, sing, and dance.

*Rehearsals Start- June 20th-July 14th Monday-Thursday 6-9:30 then July 18th-27th Monday-Friday 6-9:30 ****BY THE FIRST DAY OF REHEARSAL EACH GIRL MUST HAVE NUDE CHARACTER SHOES WITH A MINIMUM OF A 2 IN HEEL

*Show Dates- July 28th, 29th, and 30th @ Delsea High School Auditorium call @ 5

Sweet Charity Review
Have you ever known a girl who wanted something so badly, that she tried too hard to get it? Meet Charity, the girl who wants to be loved so much, that she has lost sight of who she is. Charity sings, dances, laughs and cries her way through romances with the "animal magnetism" hero, the "ultra-chic continental" hero, and the "impossible-to believe-but-he's-better than nothing" type hero. Her world is the all too real world of Times Square, and the people who pass through her world are as deceptively charming a group as ever swept across any stage. From her cynical, hard-core trio of girlfriends at the dance hall, to the phony evangelist, the Coney Island "fun people", the Central Park "strollers" and the YMHA "self-improvers," every character is interesting. This is a bright and sophisticated show in every sense. Cy Coleman has captured the rhythms and sounds, and Dorothy Fields the vernacular and fun of New York. It's a comedy in every sense of the word. Neil Simon has a particular talent for looking at the truly amusing side of life. It's a dancing show too, with great opportunity for use of dramatic movement. Wonderful musical numbers include Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, Too Many Tomorrows, There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This, I'm a Brass Band and Baby, Dream Your Dream.

Audition Selections

Please choose one of the following monologues for auditions. These selections will be the only monologues accepted at auditions this year.

Sweet Charity: Audition Selections

Girl Monologues

#1 In the Fandango Club
Nickie, why did he do it, why? I bought him everything he ever wanted. I even got him a midnight blue Mohair 79 dollar Italian suit that he could have bought for 45 at Howards. But that louse wouldn’t wear a Howard’s suit. The things I used to do for him. Getting up in the middle of the night to get him a provolone sandwich and a bottle of Yoo-Hoo chocolate milk. Well, I’ve had it up to here, Mister. You can slip and slide your greasy head on some other girl’s shoulder. I hope your tight Italian pants choke you to death.

#2 A phone call
Hello, Nickie, Miss Valentine speaking. Miss Valentine…Any messages for me?....Charity, jerk!...Who called?....Jerry the Greek? Must have been an overseas call. Oh, well, I don’t know what time I’ll be home…That’s entirely up to Vittorio… Vittorio Vidal… Yes, the international film star…. We’re sitting together at a table at the Pompeii Club waiting for our rolls… Oh all right. Would you please say hello? There’s your hello now goodbye.

#3 Charity at Vittorio’s
I don’t. Not really. But so many things seem to happen to me and I don’t know why or how. People always ask me, “Why did you take up with that guy?” or “How did you wind up in that joint?” I got so embarrassed always saying, “I don’t know.” But it was the truth. I don’t. But I guess you’re supposed to know why you do things or how you wind up in places…..anyway, now when anyone asks me “why?” or “how?” I just say- “Fickle Finger of Fate”….and I don’t get embarrassed anymore.

Boy Monologues

#1 Daddy Brubeck at the Rhythm of Life Church
This is where it’s happening, Baby. The Rhythm of Life--- Number Seven in the Ten Top Religions. Time is running out on the big number called Life. And we are all coming to the last eight bars. And the leader man will soon take us by the hand where we will enter the flip side of life called Eternity. But before we pile into that big bus …. We got to make our peace. I shall not put my mother and father down. I shall honor my debts, my grievances and my alimony. I shall not falsify my name at the Unemployment Bureau. I shall respect my obligations and report each month to the police. I shall not indulge in the evil marijuana weed commonly known as pot… It is sinful… It is harmful…and it is very expensive---- (sirens sound) And I suggest you dump the goods before the cops arrive.

#2 Oscar
Oh, listen, I am not a nut or anything. I mean after what happened in there, I can assure you, I’m not what I seem to be at all. Oh, well, then I am what I seem to be because that’s what I am. Very nice… Well,-- if you’re not doing anything now, would you like to come to church with me? It’s the Rhythm of Life Church. Under the Manhattan Bridge. It was a Jazz group in San Francisco and turned into a religion. I hear it’s and emotional experience. Come on. We’ll walk down.


#3 Oscar
You’re a dance hall hostess…. I’ve known for a week now. I was riding a bus one night, saw you, jumped off and before I could catch you I saw you go into this dance hall. I went in and stood in the corner. You were sitting in the booth with some man. You were laughing and giggling. I didn’t stay very long---- an hour or so…. That night when I went home, I tried very, very hard to hate you, Charity….but I couldn’t do it. I just couldn’t hate you.


****You must do a monologue from the girl selections if you are a girl and a boy selection if you are a boy.

****Also song selections will be posted within the next couple weeks!