The Witches
Producers:	Ann Horgan Christie Young
Director:	Lexi Quagliozzi
Asst. Dir.:	Michael McCormack
Ages:	7–12
Fee:	$200 due at audition. No refunds after start of auditions.
Registration:	Aug 9–Sep 2
Auditions	Wed Sep 9th, 5:00–7:00 PM
Rehearsals:	Tue & Wed: 5–7 PM starting September 15th. Dress Rehearsals: November 2–3 SchedLinks: Hidden until online schedule is posted Full Schedule My Schedule
School Performances:	Wednesday, Nov 4, 8–12 AM Thursday, Nov 5, 8–12 AM Arlington Center for the Arts
Public Performances:	Friday, Nov 6, 7pm Saturday, Nov 7, 7pm Sunday, Nov 8, 2pm Arlington Center for the Arts
A limited number of scholarships are available for all ACT workshops and productions. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the first meeting of a production or workshop to be considered. Please contact the treasurer for more information.

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PAYMENT INFO:

Please make checks payable to:

Arlington Children's Theatre
41 Foster St., Unit 5
Arlington MA, 02474

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The Witches

Welcome to ACT's 2015 Collaboration with Arlington Center for the Arts.

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Auditions

Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Arlington Center for the Arts.

In preparation for auditions, please:

Sign up for an audition
Take a look at the character descriptions.
Actors will read scenes directly from The Witches. Actors may be asked to perform in pairs, and/or small groups. All script materials will be provided at audition. There is no need to prepare anything prior to the audition, and time will be given during the audition slot for the actors to look over scenes.
Print, read, fill out and sign the following forms:

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First Rehearsal and Parent Meeting

Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 15th from 5–7 PM at ACT. During this rehearsal, from 6:30–7:00 PM, we will also have a parent meeting to solicit volunteers to help with the production.

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Schedules Posted

Links to the online schedule for all shows can be found in the table on the right. These schedules will continue to be updated as rehearsals start, so be sure to check back frequently.

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Forms

Bring your forms and payment with you to your audition.

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Financial Forms - Reimbursement Form, Tax Exempt Certificate, etc
Bio: Hidden until call for bios
ACTor's Bio Form: [pdf] [doc]
Audition Form: [pdf] [doc] This is a short survey with information so we can know more about you.
Health Form: [pdf] [doc] Health information so we are prepared for any issues during rehearsals and shows.
Liability Form: [pdf] [doc] Liability waivers
Behavior Form: [pdf] [doc] An agreement defining our behavioral standards
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Character descriptions

About the Play

This is a faithful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story in which Boy and his Grandmother defeat the Grand High Witch and her followers, who are holding a Conference in an English seaside hotel. During the struggle, Boy gets turned into a mouse.

The Witches are nothing like the ones who wear pointed hats and fly on broomsticks – they look very much like ordinary women, which helps their deception. The play offers many opportunities for illusions and inventive puppetry. Humour is provided by the vulgar Jenkins family, whose son, Bruno, also becomes a mouse.

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