REGISTRATION REQUIRMENTS
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Auditions are Friday January 1st at 1:30 at Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church in Bend. We host open auditions, meaning that families and friends are welcome to watch.
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If you really want to audition but cannot make the audition (or callback) date, please reach out. It's harder for us, but we still try to accommodate as best we can.
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When you arrive, check in at the front table, we'll give you a number, take your picture, and collect your audition forms and liability waivers. Blank copies of both will be made available or you may access them here.
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Actors are to prepare a 30 - 90 second monologue. No singing this time around. No dance portion either.
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I am accepting books, movies, self-written monologues (if you know what you're doing), "something I found on the internet", and of course other straight plays or musical theatre monologues. Only monologues from Pride and Prejudice itself are unacceptable. But material connecting to that time period and the same tone and themes of Pride and Prejudice, better yet your preferred character(s), helps us imagine which roles might fit you well.
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And if you're new to auditions, practice clarity and a LOT of vocal expression and body language. I'm allowing chairs, props, whatever little costume accents you might like to add - although none of that's necessary. Again, I am expecting a competitive audition. Try to dig deeper than just reciting a memorized paragraph.
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Everyone should be honing their best British accent - mindful that there are many British accents, most of which are inappropriate for Pride and Prejudice.
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You are welcome to leave as soon as you finish your monologue.
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And you might decide to read Pride and Prejudice, the book, over Christmas break. It's a good time to do it, and I'll be requiring this of the cast anyway. You may also choose to watch the BBC 1995 Pride and Prejudice miniseries, (I believe it's on Hulu and purchasable on Amazon) although I am considering committing one or two rehearsals or evenings maybe to watching it together as a cast.
Tuition and Costs
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$245 first child
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$230 second child
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$220 third child
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$215 fourth child and on
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We ask for tuition at first rehearsal to start covering costs, but it is not due in full until March 31st.
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The only other additional cost may be clothes or shoes to be worn beneath or as a part of your costumes.
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Limited partial scholarships are available. Please comment during registration if you are interested in Pride and Prejudice but tuition is cost prohibitive.
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Limited partial work scholarships are also available. Parents and some older actors may agree to complete various costuming, set-building, or other projects and/or join some of our group work days.
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Locations
Throughout the whole rehearsal season, actors will alternate between Bend and Redmond rehearsal locations.
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Monday rehearsals (also auditions): Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church, 62162 Hamby Road, Bend, 97701
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Friday and Saturday rehearsals (also callbacks): The Bridge Church 2398 W Antler Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
Ovation Performing Arts is thrilled to set to stage Jane Austin's classic novel and the mold for regency romance: Pride and Prejudice. Four proposals, three rejections, two marriages, and one scandal. Both nostalgic for the die-hard fans and captivating to the uninitiated, playwright Rebecca Gellott's 2015 adaptation concentrates sixty-one chapters of Jane Austin magic into a two act romantic comedy faithful to the wit, charm and haughty air of the original. Pride and Prejudice is OPA's first ever straight play (non-musical), and we are pulling out all the stops! Authentic regency dance, accompanied by live music, with full period costume. We are aiming for a richly cultured, immersive recreation of 1812 English high-society.
Director: Jonathan Shepherd
Choreographer: Annalise Farris
Assistant Director: Savana Walthinsen
Book by Rebecca Gellott
Based on the novel by Jane Austin
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About
Central Oregon's Youth Troupe for singers,
musicians & actors.
Welcome to Ovation Performing Arts! Jonathan and Jimena Shepherd combine their incredible musical and directorial talent to bring classic and historical education theater to Central Oregon. There is no greater ovation for us than to see young actors and musicians discover the exhilaration of expressing themselves onstage.
OPA offers music lessons, workshops and theatrical productions designed to please the audience, but more importantly develop the artist.
In addition to writing original scripts and musical scores, past directing successes include: The Fantastics, Tarzan, The Little Mermaid Jr., Aladdin Jr. and Oliver!
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