CENTER STAGE YOUTH THEATRE AUDITIONS 2018

Auditions for Youth Theater Musical...

Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.

Artistic Director Melissa McElhone Music Director Sarah Baldwin Choreographer Aimie Smith Auditions Tuesday January 16, 2018 promptly starting at 4:30pm Thursday January 18, 2018 promptly starting at 4:30pm (Actors need only attend one audition day) Audition Location Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Please park in the rear of the church and enter the southwest door, which will be marked. What to Expect at Auditions No preparation necessary! Newbies welcome and encouraged to attend! Youth will do a short vocal and dance auditions as well as read from the script with other youth. Age Range This production is for youth in Jackson County that are in 3rd through 9th grade (no exceptions). Rehearsals Read-through & Mandatory Parent Meeting will be held Monday January 22, 2018 at 4:30pm. Regular rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm starting Tuesday January 23, 2018 at Jackson's First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201. Rehearsals will move to the Middle School at Parkside's Auditorium in March 2017, date TBA. Performances March 17, 18, & 19, 2017 Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm at The Middle School at Parkside's Kiesel Auditorium

Character List   Ugly: The ugly ducking and the main character of HONK! JR. Innocent, easily confused and very impressionable, Ugly doesn't understand why it is wrong being different. Ducklings: Beaky, Fluff, Billy, Downy are Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. They sing as a group. Ida: Ugly's mom. Ida is extremely protective of her son and committed to his safety. She is sweet but feisty, and she knows how to handle her husband, Drake. Drake: Ida's husband. Drake is a sarcastic character. He is the stereotypical sitcom father - often shirking his parental duties. Maureen: A moorhen and Ida's best friend. A gossip. The Cat: The sly, cunning villain of the show. Greylag: A somewhat pompous goose and washed-up British military type, Greylag tends to over glorify his mundane activities (i.e. migrating South) to the level of military operation status. Dot: A motherly type, she is genuinely concerned with helping Ugly find his mother. Barnacles Snowy, & Pinkfoot: The geese in Greylag's "squad." The Bullfrog: A laidback, self confident frog.Optimistic and funny. Penny: The young, beautiful swan that Ugly saves. Father Swan, Mother Swan, & Berwick: Penny's family. Grace: The most distinguished duck on the lake, the queen of the duck yard and a bit haughty. The Turkey: The headmaster of the ducklings' school, and a bit snobbish. Henrietta: A hen and another of Maureen's friends, a gossip. Jay Bird/Maggie Pie: An investigative reporter. A very "in your face" bird, all she/he cares about is getting a good story. The Farmer, Boy, and Girl: The only humans in the show. Ensemble: The remaining actors play a number of different roles. Throughout the action of the play they take on roles as barn yard animals, geese, children at play, froglets, and part of the Blizzard scene.

Contact
Youth Theater Chair Doug Meyers at drmeyers14@sbcglobal.net or 517-539-4118.