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Lopez Conservatory Auditions
The Lopez Conservatory Program is an “Elite Level” program offered by Lopez Studios, Inc. Accepted by audition only, members of this program will work to put up a full professional production while at the same time attending regular “Company Conservatory Classes” to supplement their musical theater education. The objective of this program is to provide a challenging, professional atmosphere in which young artists can grow! Conservatory Members are selected by audition only and membership is HIGHLY competitive!

Spring 2012 Lopez Conservatory Program AUDITIONS –

Audition Requirements

• Accepting actors ages 11 – 18.
• All those who audition must sign up for an audition group. Each group includes a vocal, acting, and movement portion.  Please be aware that you must stay for the entire group audition in order to be considered for casting.
• Please prepare ONE MINUTE of a contemporary Music Theater song. (examples of some good shows to pull from: Rent, The Lion King, Wicked – but please feel free to choose from any contemporary show).
• If interested in the roles of Aida, Amneris, or Radames, please ALSO prepare a brief selection from the following songs:
  • Amneris (Mezzo) - My Strongest Suit
  • Aida (Mezzo) - Easy As Life
  • Radames (Tenor) - Fortune Favors the Brave, OR Written in the Stars- NOTE – we HIGHLY recommend preparing both of these songs for Radames, in case we request to hear both.
• The sheet music/appropriate song sections for Aida, Amneris and Radames will be available to copy in our front office.  Please be sure to visit our office to obtain your copy as soon as possible!
• Songs may be sung with a track, with an accompanist – provided by you – or a capella. 
• Must be prepared to read a cold scene with others.
• There will be a brief movement portion of the audition, so please dress accordingly. As this show will include a Dance Ensemble we will also be holding a full dance audition for dancers at a separate time (more information below). We may request that certain individuals return for the Dance Ensemble audition.

Dance Ensemble Auditions

• This show will include a Dance Ensemble, to be comprised of talented dancers (minimal singing required) ages 11 - 18.
• Please arrive already warmed up, and dressed to dance. 
• Performers are welcome to audition for both the full cast, as well as the Dance Ensemble, if so desired. 
• The Dance Ensemble auditions will be held between Group 1 and Group 2. 

Cold readings, sheet music, and sample scripts will be available in our office beginning October 23, 2011.  Feel free to come in and peruse the materials during our office hours.  Copies may be made of cold readings and sheet music.  Sample scripts may not be taken out of the office.

More information – please read carefully!

• Generally, classes and rehearsals will be held on Saturdays from 12-6:30PM.  
• Conservatory classes are scheduled on Wednesdays @ 7-9PM and Saturdays, 12-1 PM.
• The roles of Aida, Amneris, and Radames are extremely demanding and will most likely require some extra rehearsal.    Understudies for these roles will also be required to attend any extra rehearsals.
• The dates for our Tech Week are TBD, but please be aware that attendance is mandatory for this entire week.
• Director's note: Please be aware that this is a love story. Aida and Radames have several love scenes, and therefore will be required to kiss onstage.

Conservatory Classes

Wednesdays @ 7:00-9:00 PM

Improvisation Skills – FULL COMPANY
Improvisation is a necessary skill for flexibility and teamwork on the stage. In this class conservatory members will better learn to break the ice, bond as a company, and deal with solving problems while on the stage. 

Company Characterization – FULL COMPANY
An exclusive class for our company members, they will learn the basics of analyzing a script and a character and will apply their new knowledge to this year’s production. This class is based on the Stanislavski system of acting and will be taught in a college-preparatory fashion. An intense and in-depth study of our script, Characterization will help all of the conservatory members go deeper with their performance.

Saturday @ 12:00-1:00 PM

Vocal Conditioning – CORE COMPANY ONLY
In any performance strong, healthy voices make for a strong, healthy show. Company members will learn intermediate-to-advanced vocal techniques to help with vocal flexibility, projection, and purity of tone. They will also work specifically on learning to express their characters through the voice while still maintaining healthy singing techniques.

Physical Conditioning – DANCE ENSEMBLE ONLY
For dancers, it is absolutely vital to have a strong body and clear sense of how muscle groups work together. Dance ensemble members will experience a rigorous, professional conditioning class comprised of intermediate-to-advanced techniques geared towards aiding in strength, stamina, and flexibility. They will also work on learning to express characters and stories through movement while still maintaining excellent dance technique.

Conservatory Tuition - 3 monthly payments of $330 per cast member (Feb. – Apr.)

Tuition includes the following:

• 60+ hours of intense conservatory rehearsals
• 5-6 scheduled shows
• All conservatory classes (4 classes/36+ hours of instruction)
• Set, theater rental, a portion of props & costumes
• Conservatory staff
• Cast shirts
• 4 complimentary tickets per cast member

To Sign Up For Auditions:

1. Contact our studio either via phone, e-mail (info@lopezstudios.org), or a personal visit. You can call 703-787-0071 x100 to reserve your audition time. EVERYONE MUST HAVE A SCHEDULED TIME IN ORDER TO AUDITION!
2. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early in order to fill out paperwork, and please come already warmed up. Be prepared to stay for 2 - 3 hours. Anyone who leaves early will not be able to take part in the acting and movement portions of the audition!
3. Dance Ensemble auditions will last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours.
4. Get ready to HAVE FUN!!! Break a leg!

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