AUDITION INFORMATION
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AUDITION INFORMATION
CHORUS AUDITION INFO
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4Â AND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
IN THE MUSIC ROOM, from 12:20 PM - 1:00 PM
Auditions will be conducted in groups. You will arrive into a "holding room" where you can eat, warm up, prepare. Directors will call you to the audition room. Auditions will be held in small groups.Â
*Your behaviour in the holding room will also be considered as part of the audition process.
To audition, prepare the 30-second routine posted below. Â
🎵AUDIO CUE: #02 - Play-in to Big Blue WorldÂ
CALLBACK AUDITIONS
These will be GROUP AUDITIONS in Room 106
8 or 9 called back actors will be in the room together.Â
We will start at 12:00 with you getting to eat, while 1 person sings their original solo to all of our directors.
Once everyone has gotten to sing their song, we will run the "Callback Audition Scene." We will run the same "Callback Audition Scene" many times in a row, and each time you will play a DIFFERENT character in that same scene (regardless of who you are auditioning for). We do not expect it to be memorized, but we do expect that you understand the scene, and can adapt no matter who you are.
A callback audition coaching video will be posted today (Friday) during Mr. Stav's prep.
The names listed below for a callback are the actors that we are considering our larger roles (Congratulations!!!).
If your name is not on the Callback list, we will be considering you for other roles once we've casted our larger roles. Keep your eye on our morning announcements for more details.
🎵 BIG BLUE WORLD 🎵
SONG: Big Blue World (INSTRUMENTAL)
TRANSPOSED (Down -1) SONG: Big Blue World (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this lowered track
TRANSPOSED (Down -2) SONG: Big Blue World (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this lowered track
AUDITION SCRIPTS:
These short monologues must be memorized and PERFORMED with full body actions/ movement. Pay attention to the descriptive texts to help guide your audition.
IMPORTANT: Your audition is ALWAYS happening. How you act in class, how you act in the halls/ yard, how you act on sports teams. Punctuality, work ethic, reliability, perseverance are critical skills for our lead roles!
Your "official" audition begins the second you open the door! Come into the room in character! Greet the judges with confidence and stage presence!
AUDITION DATES:
Auditions will take place immediately after the Winter Break.
Sign Ups & Locations will be posted in the Morning Announcements.
Be sure to have your monologues and songs memorized before January!
IMPORTANT: Your audition is ALWAYS happening. How you act in class, how you act in the halls/ yard, how you act on sports teams. Punctuality, work ethic, reliability, perseverance are critical skills for our lead roles!
Your "official" audition begins the second you open the door! Come into the room in character! Greet the judges with confidence and stage presence!
LEAD ROLES
IMPORTANT: If you're auditioning for 1 of these 3 roles, you are making the biggest commitment of the entire cast! We are relying on our lead roles to lead by example at every rehearsal, and to BE AT every rehearsal!
NEMO
(Hopeful, brave, trying to be confident)
I know everyone thinks I’m too small, or that I can’t handle things on my own. But I can. I want to explore, and I want to learn—even if I make mistakes. I get scared sometimes, sure… but that doesn’t mean I stop. Being brave doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. It means you keep swimming anyway.
SONG: That's My Dad
SONG: That's My Dad (INSTRUMENTAL)
TRANSPOSED (Down -1) SONG: That's My Dad (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this lowered track
TRANSPOSED (Down -2) SONG: That's My Dad (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this even lower track
DORY
(Bright, scattered, joyful — strong comedic timing)
Hi! Okay—so—sometimes I forget things. Like… a lot. But I always remember how to keep going. Even when things are confusing or scary, I just keep swimming. Because if you don’t give up, you always find something good. Or someone good. And that makes everything worth it!
SONG: Just Keep Swimming
SONG: Just Keep Swimming (INSTRUMENTAL)
MARLIN
(Protective, anxious, emotional)
I’m not trying to control everything—I’m trying to protect my son. The ocean is full of danger, and once something goes wrong, you can’t fix it. I know I worry too much. I know I hover. But that’s because loving someone means being afraid of losing them. And I don’t know how I’d survive that again.
SONG: Big Blue World
SONG: Big Blue World (INSTRUMENTAL)
SECONDARY ROLES
For any of the Secondary characters, you can select one of the 2 songs below for your audition.
🎵 GO WITH THE FLOW 🎵
SONG: Go With The Flow (INSTRUMENTAL)
TRANSPOSED (Down -1) SONG: Go With The Flow (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this lowered track
TRANSPOSED (Down -2) SONG: Go With The Flow (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this lowered track
🎵 BIG BLUE WORLD 🎵
SONG: Big Blue World (INSTRUMENTAL)
TRANSPOSED (Down -1) SONG: Big Blue World (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this lowered track
TRANSPOSED (Down -2) SONG: Big Blue World (INSTRUMENTAL)
In case the song is too high for you, try this lowered track
CRUSH
(Laid-back surfer energy, confident)
Hey, little dude—relax. You can’t fight the current your whole life. You’ve gotta trust it. Let it carry you where you need to go. That’s how you grow. Protect your family, yeah—but let them take risks too. That’s how they learn to swim on their own.
SQUIRT
(Energetic, fearless, fun)
Dad! Did you see that?! That was amazing! I wasn’t scared—okay, maybe a tiny bit—but that’s what made it awesome! The ocean’s huge, and I want to see all of it. If you never try anything new, you’ll never find out what you can do!
BLOAT
(Big personality, comedic)
Okay, I know—I panic! But can you blame me? Things go wrong fast around here! One second everything’s calm, the next—total chaos! But I care, alright? I want this to work. I just need everyone to stay calm… so I don’t explode.
GILL
(Serious, intense, guarded)
Out there, no one hands you freedom—you earn it. You make a plan, you stick to it, and you don’t give up. I’ve been stuck long enough to know that hope hurts sometimes. But it’s also the only thing that keeps you going. And I’m not done trying.
PEACH
(Warm, nurturing, optimistic)
I believe things can change. Even when it feels impossible, someone has to believe it can get better. We take care of each other here—that’s how we survive. And if we stick together, I know we’ll find our way out.
NIGEL
(Confident, storyteller)
I’ve seen a lot in these waters, mate. Big fears, big dreams, and some very brave little fish. Sometimes all someone needs is a bit of belief—from themselves or from others. That’s how courage grows. And that’s how stories are made.
SMALL ROLES
ENSEMBLE / REEF KIDS / SEA CREATURES
(Playful, expressive)
The ocean is full of life! Fish dart, waves roll, and stories happen everywhere you look. You can’t just stand still—you’ve got to move, react, and be part of it. Every creature matters out here, and everyone has a role to play.