HOTT Productions
Swing!

Pay: No Pay

Description:

Swing! is an enthralling song and dance show that makes it abundantly clear that swing was never a time or a place----it has always been a state of mind! "Two thirds rhythm and one third soul." That's how Fats Waller defined the uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as "swing."

Musical numbers include:
*It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) *I'll Be Seeing You* In the Mood *Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree *Cry Me a River *I Won't Dance *Stompin' At the Savoy *A String of Pearls *I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo *Harlem Nocturne *Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Casting:
Principals, A Singing Ensemble and a strong Dancing Ensemble
Ages: Adults and Young Adults (Jr. High School Age and older)
Seeking 25-30 dancer-singers or dancers and singers in the style of Big Band; Jazz, Swing, Jive, Lindy Hop, etc. There are opportunities for vocal and dance solos!

Auditions:
Sunday, February 24, 2019:
Registration: 3:00-3:30 pm
Auditions: 3:30-6:30 pm

Callbacks: If needed; by invitation only

Please be prepared to be at auditions the entire time stated. No appointments. Bring non-returnable photo and resume. Adults and young adults will be taught a dance combination. Please dress appropriately.

Auditions will be held at HOTT Productions, NFP School of the Performing Arts 29 W. Irving Park Road Roselle, IL 60172

Time Commitment:

Production dates: June 14-22, 2019

Material To Prepare:

Please come to auditions prepared to sing "Bounce Me Brother" (ALL women) and "Throw That Girl Around" (ALL men). Please also prepare one of the following songs of your choice;

Women: "Two and Four" (Soprano) "I'll Be Seeing You" (Mezzo) "Cry Me A River" (Alto)

Men: "It Don't Mean A Thing" "All of Me" "Kitchen Mechanics Night Out" (Baritone range)

Sheet music and piano tracks available at SWING Music. Please use the Broadway Cast Recording on YouTube for reference.

Contact Info:

No appointments. Bring non-returnable photo and resume. Adults and young adults will be taught a dance combination. Please dress appropriately. For Further Information Please Call: 847-650-HOTT (4688)

Phone: 847-650-HOTT (4688)