Musical Theatre of Anthem - Once On This Island JR.

Once On This Island JR.

Ages 6-18, all youth are cast

With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean-flavored score, Once on This Island JR. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, and the Tony-nominated Broadway musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty. Through almost non-stop song and dance, this full-hearted musical tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island, guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and even death.

Auditions

Saturday, October 9th
9:00 a.m. (Workshop Participants - A-L)
9:45 a.m. (Workshop Participants - M-Z)
10:30 a.m. General Auditions

Dance Call (Ages 6-10)

Sunday, October 10th 8:30 A.M.

Dance Call (Ages 11-18)

Sunday, October 10th 9:00 A.M.

Callbacks

Sunday, October 10th 9:45 A.M.

Performances

December 2-5, 2021

Production Staff

Co-Director - Melissa Davis

Co-Director/ Choreographer - Lyndsie Clymer

Vocal Director - Jackie Hammond

Production Stage Manager - Sierra Litman

Tuition & Fees

The tuition and costume fee for this production is $325 for youth ages 6-18. 10% sibling discount. Sibling discount on 2nd registration will be refunded via PayPal within 24 hours of payment received. Please note, registrations paid online will be tracked via the last name on the PayPal transaction and a list of all prepaid registrations will be referenced by MTA staff at auditions. In addition, instructions will be sent in the payment confirmation email for you to send your child's name via email after registering, and your preferred email address for all communication regarding your child(ren).

Regsiter here:

Audition Information

Those auditioning should bring a musical theatre song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or mobile device to sing with. You may also sing acapella if needed.

Please complete the following paperwork and bring it to your audition.
Audition Form
Conflict Calendar / Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Show Coordinator Form
Contact Information (to be filled out only once per season)
Performer Contract (to be filled out only once per season)
Measurement Form
COVID-19 Waiver

Once On This Island JR. Character Descriptions

MTA Sanitation Procedures (Documentation on steps that MTA is taking to keep our staff, performers and patrons safe)

o Masks are required during rehearsals and performances (clear mask) for Once on this Island Jr cast members that are not vaccinated and do not want to be COVID tested.

o Masks will also be recommended during specific rehearsals and periodically may be required at rehearsals with larger numbers of cast members.

o Any cast members displaying symptoms of any kind (allergies, flu, cold, etc.) should stay home and will otherwise be asked to wear a mask while at MTA.

o Once on this Island Jr cast and staff members that are fully vaccinated (proof of vaccination required and hard copy brought to MTA for confirmation by MTA production staff) will not be COVID tested and will not be required to wear masks during performances.

o If a Once on this Island Jr cast member has tested positive for COVID (with proof of a positive test) within 90 days prior to November 30th, they will not be required to be tested or wear masks during performances.

o Once on this Island Jr cast members that are not vaccinated and have not tested positive within 90 days prior to November 30th, will have the option to be COVID tested (with an Abbot BinaxNOW test) at MTA, by onsite registered nurses, on October 14th and will not be required to wear mask during rehearsals from 10/14-10/16 (masks are still recommended though for larger cast rehearsals during that time frame). We will not be testing again until 11/18. Due to the break in testing, masks will be required to be worn during Once on this Island rehearsals from 10/21-11/13. Additional covid testing dates will be on 11/27, 11/30, and 12/1. Masks will also be required to be worn backstage from 11/27-12/5 . Thank you for your understanding as we continue to make adjustments as needed due to the current state of the pandemic.

o If a Once on this Island Jr cast member tests positive, they will not be able to attend rehearsals or perform and will receive a prorated refund of their tuition and any ticket purchases.

o A clear mask will be provided by MTA for performances for those who request/need it.

Once on this Island JR. Acting Audition Prep Workshop
Thursday, October 7th, 2021 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Full), 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 8th, 2021 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Read scenes from the show with the Director!

Get a leg up on your audition by working with the production staff of Once on this Island JR. through character and scene study, cold readings from the script, and more. Cost is only $35. 10% sibling discount.