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Mainstage FAQ:
How much is the program fee? $325.
What does the program fee cover? Materials (script, music), education,
and master classes. All actors must provide their own costumes.
Does BAM provide scholarships? On occasion BAM will provide a partial
talent scholarship. Tuition for those who have been appointed a Mainstage
Internship position will have their program fee fully covered by BAM.
When are Mainstage auditions? Audition week will be May 10-15
How and when do I schedule an audition? Call (630) 455-5728 and speak
to Marian Lamoureux. Audition sign-ups begin April 1.
What do I need to bring to the audition? Please bring a completed
information form (found on the program page). Please note that the
information forms for the mainstage and juniors programs are
DIFFERENT.Also bring a headshot and resume and sheet music for the
accompanist.
What do I need to prepare for the audition? Please prepare one musical
theatre song. If you are interested in participating in the master class series,
bring a second contrasting musical theatre selection in the style of your
choice.
What is a Master Class? What does it mean to participate in one? BAM
has hired outside musical theatre professionals (teachers, coaches,
performers, etc) to come in and lead classes. For each class, 4-6 students
will be selected to perform for the guest. They will then be coached by the
guest, gaining yet another perspective on their work. This summer we will
have five master classes. Each class will have a specific theme (Audition,
Acting the Song, Musical Theatre Singing, etc). Anyone is eligible to be
considered for a master class performance. The great thing about master
classes is that even if you aren't one of the performers, you can still learn so
much.
I want to audition for Mainstage AND Juniors. Can I do this?
Absolutely! Unlike past years, however, you must complete two auditions.
I can't make the audition dates. What should I do? BAM strongly
encourages in person auditions. However, if it is truly impossible, we will
accept video auditions.
I can't make the dance audition. What should I do? BAM strongly
encourages in person dance auditions. If you cannot make the dance
audition, please bring a typed summary of your dance experience to your
general audition.
Are there callbacks? Yes, they will be held on Friday, May 14. If you are
called back you will be notified on Thursday evening.
When will the cast list be posted? The cast list will be posted online in the
members section by 10 on Sunday, May 16.
When do rehearsals start? There will be an informational meeting on May
16. Rehearsals will begin on May 18. The Mainstage show will typically
rehearse Monday-Friday 5-8pm.
bamJUNIORS FAQ:
How much is the program fee? $325.
What does the program fee cover? Materials (script, music) and theatre
education. All actors must provide their own costumes.
Does BAM provide scholarships? On occasion BAM will provide a partial
talent scholarship.
When are Juniors auditions? Saturday, May 15.
How and when do I schedule an audition? Call (630) 455-5728 and speak
to Marian Lamoureux. Audition sign-ups begin April 1.
What do I need to bring to the audition? Please bring a completed
information form (found on the program page). Please note that the
information forms for the Mainstage and Juniors programs are DIFFERENT.
Come to the audition in comfortable clothes!
What is the audition process? The Juniors audition will be in groups. No
preparation is necessary! Students will be taught a song and a short dance
combination. They will then perform the song individually, and the dance in
small groups.
I want to audition for Mainstage AND Juniors. Can I do this?
Absolutely! Unlike past years, however, you must complete two auditions.
I can't make the audition date. What should I do? BAM strongly
suggests in person auditions. However, if you truly cannot make the date
please submit a video recording of you singing one musical theatre song.
Are there callbacks? Tentative
When will the cast list be posted? The cast list will be posted by 10am on
May 16.
When do rehearsals start? Rehearsals will begin July 19. The Early cast
will rehearse Monday-Friday from 12-3pm, and the Late cast will rehearse
Monday-Friday from 6-9pm.
Broadway Workshop Series FAQ:
How much is the program fee? Tuition for sessions 1 and 2 is $175.
Tuition for session 3 is $200. If your child takes part in more than one
session, you will receive a discount of $25.
What does the program fee cover? Materials (script, music), education,
and a t-shirt!
How do I enroll? Students will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.
Only 25 spots are available for each session. To enroll please call (630)
455-5728 and speak with Marian Lamoureux. Sign-ups are ongoing.
Is there an audition? There is an optional audition for session 3 (Broadway
Stars). Only performers interested in being cast as one of the lead roles
should attend the audition. The audition will be held on June 6.
When are rehearsals? Session 1 will be held June 7-12 from 10am-1pm,
with a performance at 3pm on Saturday, June 12. Session 2 will be held June
14-19 from 10am-1pm with a performance at 3pm on Saturday, June 19.
Session 3 will be held June 21-26 from 10am-2pm with a performance at
3pm on Saturday, June 26.
Where does the workshop take place? All rehearsals and performances
will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills.
Internship FAQ:
How do I apply to be an intern? Please download the correct application on
the Internship Position page and mail it to 641 S. Bodin, Hinsdale, IL, 60521.
Applications must be received by April 1.
Can I apply to be an intern for both the mainstage and juniors shows?
Yes. You must fill out both applications in this case.
How much is the program fee? $325.
What does the program fee cover? Materials (script, music), education,
and master classes. All actors must provide their own costumes.
Does BAM provide scholarships? On occasion BAM will provide a partial
talent scholarship. Tuition for those who have been appointed a Mainstage
Internship position will have their program fee fully covered by BAM.
When are Mainstage auditions? Audition week will be May 10-15
How and when do I schedule an audition? Call (630) 455-5728 and speak
to Marian Lamoureux. Audition sign-ups begin April 1.
What do I need to bring to the audition? Please bring a completed
information form (found on the program page). Please note that the
information forms for the mainstage and juniors programs are
DIFFERENT.Also bring a headshot and resume and sheet music for the
accompanist.
What do I need to prepare for the audition? Please prepare one musical
theatre song. If you are interested in participating in the master class series,
bring a second contrasting musical theatre selection in the style of your
choice.
What is a Master Class? What does it mean to participate in one? BAM
has hired outside musical theatre professionals (teachers, coaches,
performers, etc) to come in and lead classes. For each class, 4-6 students
will be selected to perform for the guest. They will then be coached by the
guest, gaining yet another perspective on their work. This summer we will
have five master classes. Each class will have a specific theme (Audition,
Acting the Song, Musical Theatre Singing, etc). Anyone is eligible to be
considered for a master class performance. The great thing about master
classes is that even if you aren't one of the performers, you can still learn so
much.
I want to audition for Mainstage AND Juniors. Can I do this?
Absolutely! Unlike past years, however, you must complete two auditions.
I can't make the audition dates. What should I do? BAM strongly
encourages in person auditions. However, if it is truly impossible, we will
accept video auditions.
I can't make the dance audition. What should I do? BAM strongly
encourages in person dance auditions. If you cannot make the dance
audition, please bring a typed summary of your dance experience to your
general audition.
Are there callbacks? Yes, they will be held on Friday, May 14. If you are
called back you will be notified on Thursday evening.
When will the cast list be posted? The cast list will be posted online in the
members section by 10 on Sunday, May 16.
When do rehearsals start? There will be an informational meeting on May
16. Rehearsals will begin on May 18. The Mainstage show will typically
rehearse Monday-Friday 5-8pm.
bamJUNIORS FAQ:
How much is the program fee? $325.
What does the program fee cover? Materials (script, music) and theatre
education. All actors must provide their own costumes.
Does BAM provide scholarships? On occasion BAM will provide a partial
talent scholarship.
When are Juniors auditions? Saturday, May 15.
How and when do I schedule an audition? Call (630) 455-5728 and speak
to Marian Lamoureux. Audition sign-ups begin April 1.
What do I need to bring to the audition? Please bring a completed
information form (found on the program page). Please note that the
information forms for the Mainstage and Juniors programs are DIFFERENT.
Come to the audition in comfortable clothes!
What is the audition process? The Juniors audition will be in groups. No
preparation is necessary! Students will be taught a song and a short dance
combination. They will then perform the song individually, and the dance in
small groups.
I want to audition for Mainstage AND Juniors. Can I do this?
Absolutely! Unlike past years, however, you must complete two auditions.
I can't make the audition date. What should I do? BAM strongly
suggests in person auditions. However, if you truly cannot make the date
please submit a video recording of you singing one musical theatre song.
Are there callbacks? Tentative
When will the cast list be posted? The cast list will be posted by 10am on
May 16.
When do rehearsals start? Rehearsals will begin July 19. The Early cast
will rehearse Monday-Friday from 12-3pm, and the Late cast will rehearse
Monday-Friday from 6-9pm.
Broadway Workshop Series FAQ:
How much is the program fee? Tuition for sessions 1 and 2 is $175.
Tuition for session 3 is $200. If your child takes part in more than one
session, you will receive a discount of $25.
What does the program fee cover? Materials (script, music), education,
and a t-shirt!
How do I enroll? Students will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis.
Only 25 spots are available for each session. To enroll please call (630)
455-5728 and speak with Marian Lamoureux. Sign-ups are ongoing.
Is there an audition? There is an optional audition for session 3 (Broadway
Stars). Only performers interested in being cast as one of the lead roles
should attend the audition. The audition will be held on June 6.
When are rehearsals? Session 1 will be held June 7-12 from 10am-1pm,
with a performance at 3pm on Saturday, June 12. Session 2 will be held June
14-19 from 10am-1pm with a performance at 3pm on Saturday, June 19.
Session 3 will be held June 21-26 from 10am-2pm with a performance at
3pm on Saturday, June 26.
Where does the workshop take place? All rehearsals and performances
will be held at the Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills.
Internship FAQ:
How do I apply to be an intern? Please download the correct application on
the Internship Position page and mail it to 641 S. Bodin, Hinsdale, IL, 60521.
Applications must be received by April 1.
Can I apply to be an intern for both the mainstage and juniors shows?
Yes. You must fill out both applications in this case.
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