Winter 2021 Shows

Larissa Hawk

In this first-of-its kind musical, each actor will receive a 1-2 minute scene/song to rehearse, video record, and upload. When all the videos are played in order, they tell the hilarious story of a group of passionate students desperate to keep their annual musical alive…online!  Rehearsals and filming will be done remotely.

Most appropriate for elementary and early middle school student performers.

There are 20 characters (roles may be doubled, if needed), each with their own feature song and/or scene.

ACTOR A is an enthusiastic, upbeat, team-player. The role requires the ability to sing a short song with lots of energy.

ACTOR B is a dramatic, theater-obsessed, performer. This role requires a strong comedic actor.

ACTOR C is a silly, upbeat kid with a Ben Platt obsession. This role requires a strong comedic actor.

ACTOR D is an exuberant performer. The role requires the ability to sing a short song with lots of energy and physical movement.

ACTOR E is timid, shy, and soulful. This role requires the ability to sing earnestly. [ NOTE : This performer has the option of actually playing the piano or using a track.]

ACTOR F is silly and uninhibited. The role requires the ability to sing a short song while being goofy and playful.

ACTOR G is a dedicated performer who grows very frustrated when interrupted repeatedly. The role requires the ability to sing while pretending to be extremely annoyed. [ NOTE : ACTOR G can enlist help from family members to make off-camera noises and cameos.]

ACTOR H is an animal-lover. This short, fun scene is well suited to less-experienced performers. [ NOTE : ACTOR H can use an actual pet in the scene if available.]

ACTOR I is a dedicated costume designer who tries to get creative. The role requires some physicality, comedic timing, and performing a monologue while pretending to be annoyed.

ACTOR J is an enthusiastic performer with some major camera issues. The role requires

ACTOR K is a silly, creative performer. The role requires the ability to sing a short song while being goofy and actively using a prop

ACTOR L is a dedicated lighting designer with limited resources. This short, fun scene is well suited to less-experienced performers. The role requires some physicality.

ACTOR M takes the theater craft very seriously and is very dramatic, but can’t remember the lines. The role requires the ability to perform and sing dramatically, while being silly.

ACTOR N is a nervous, frantic stage manager. This role requires a strong comedic actor, who can grow increasingly more frantic overtime, and clearly communicate important exposition.

ACTOR O is a strong performer who opens the show-within-a-show. The role requires a strong singer/performer who is comfortable playing multiple roles within one scene and singing a longer song. [ NOTE : The role of Plaque could also be performed by a sibling or fellow classmate if desired/available.]

ACTOR P is an enthusiastic performer who plays both Bob Flossy and Tommy Tooth. The role requires a strong performer who is comfortable playing multiple roles within one scene and singing a short song.

ACTOR Q is a charming performer who plays the villian, Plaque. The role requires a confident singer/performer who is comfortable singing a longer song and dancing.

ACTOR R is a captivating performer. The role requires the ability to sing a dramatic song to a stuffed animal.

ACTOR S is a commanding performer. The role requires the ability to perform a monologue and sing a heartfelt song.

ACTOR T is a talented performer who closes out the show! This is the most challenging scene in the musical. The role requires a strong singer/performer who is comfortable performing multiple characters in a more complicated scene and a long song.

Auditions: January 15, 2021 (submitted online)

Rehearsals January 22-February 13 

Filming: February 19-20

Streaming Performances Premiere: February 26 at 7pm on https://www.youtube.com/user/JourneyTheaterArts/videos

The show will stream on YouTube for 2 weeks from the date of it’s premiere.

Melissa Bareford and David Bareford

Much Ado will be produced as a feature film and will be shot on location with both acting talent and technical crew.* This is a great opportunity to use your Acting for the Camera skills, get a Shakespeare play on your resume, and a rare Journey chance to learn the technical challenges of digital filmmaking. This will be very different from simply videotaping a traditional stage production. For example, scenes will be shot based on location rather than chronological order, filmed from multiple angles, and from much shorter distances than theater audiences view your work. Rehearsals will be part-remote and part-live, with filming covering an entire week (like a dress week).

Most appropriate for middle and high school student performers.

*the approach to filming could range between individuals filmed on their personal zoom from home or small groups filmed “on location” with distancing protocols. The approach will be decided closer to filming date, based on current restrictions and guidelines at that time.

NOTE:  We are currently planning to film live (using masks and as much social distancing as possible) at the Bareford home in Woodland in order to keep the cast/crew contained.  We live at 1911 NW Chapel Hill Drive if you need to look it up.  Because we are out of Vancouver, we will be really working on a filming schedule that makes the most of everyone’s time.  We will also work on carpooling as we get closer to the filming.

Don Pedro (m), a prince returning from a successful war to stop a rebellion led by his brother. He is ready to bring peace back to the country and take some much needed rest and relaxation at his friend Leonato’s house.

Don John (m), Don Pedro’s younger brother who organized a rebellion but was defeated and captured before the play starts. He still wants to make trouble in any way he can.

Leonato (m/f), a friend of Don Pedro, who has a large house where much of the action of the play takes place. Leonato has extended an invitation for the prince’s people to stay for a month, and plans on a few weeks of parties, socialization, and relaxation.

Hero (f), Leonato’s daughter and only child. She has secretly admired Claudio for some time, but has been too shy to let him know.

Claudio (m), A young soldier who won fame fighting for Don Pedro and will be staying at Leonato’s house. He sees Hero in a romantic light for the first time and is very taken with her.

Benedick (m), Another of Don Pedro’s men and a friend to Claudio. He knows Leonato well and has had an ongoing rivalry with Leonato’s niece Beatrice. Benedick has no desire to get married and is very vocal about that.

Beatrice (f), Leonato’s niece who lives at the house with Leonato and Hero. She is a woman who speaks her mind and won’t change herself one bit just to get a husband. She and Benedick have a history of teasing and insulting the other.

Margaret (f), a maid for the Leonato household, she is treated almost like a member of the family and is often right in the middle of the romantic entanglements.

Borachio (m), a follower of Don John who hatches a plan to help his master get some revenge on Don Pedro by poisoning the relationship between Hero and Claudio.

Conrade (m/f), another follower of Don John who helps in the scheming plan Don John devises.

Dogberry (m/f), a bumbling constable who leads an equal comic teams of watchmen, and who try to bring the evil-doers to justice.

Verges (m/f), Dogberry second-in-command who is just as dim-witted and incompetent as his boss,  but yet still manages to get the job done.

2nd Assistant Director This is the film equivalent of the stage manager. Responsibilities include maintaining the shot list, actor/crew calls, helping to supervise rehearsals, and managing on-set personnel.

Assistant Camera Operator Assists with the actual filming of the scenes, including setting up shots and equipment, slating takes, and working with the Director of Photography as needed.

Sound Boom Operator  Operates the overhead microphone and works with the Sound Engineer to record audio. Requires the physical ability to stand and hold a mic boom (a long pole) for extended periods.

Sound Engineer  Responsible for the actual recording of the audio of the scenes, logging takes, and setting up equipment to capture the best sound.

Wardrobe and Properties Assistant  Organizes and maintains costumes and props as needed. Works with the 2nd AD to coordinate actor costume changes. 

Script Supervisor/Continuity  On set with the shooting script to support the Director and actors and to ensure costume, properties, and set continuity between takes. 

Auditions:  January 15, 2021 (submitted online)

Rehearsals: Friday/Saturday January 22 – February 20, 2021

Filming Dates (not everyone will be called for all dates):  

Streaming Performances Premiere: March 12 at 7pm on https://www.youtube.com/user/JourneyTheaterArts/videos

The show will stream on YouTube for 2 weeks from the date of it’s premiere.

Beka Hardt and Grace Thompson

Dragons will be produced as a feature film and will be shot on location with both acting talent and technical crew*. This is a great opportunity to use your Acting for the Camera skills and a rare Journey chance to learn the technical challenges of digital filmmaking. This will be very different from simply videotaping a traditional stage production. For example, scenes may be shot based on location rather than chronological order, filmed from multiple angles, and from much shorter distances than theater audiences view your work. 

Appropriate for all age groups of student performers.

*Rehearsals will be split between zoom from home and small groups filmed at GTMA with distancing protocols. GTMA is located just SE of the Peace Health building of off 164th in Vancouver:  1101 SE Tech Center Dr, Unit 150, Vancouver, WA 98683.

Andromeda, Princess of Astoria (F):  Andi is not your typical princess: she loves to fight with swords and wants to chart her own path. But she loves her father and understands her royal duty.

Stanley, Prince of Tuscany (M):  Not your typical prince: Stanley loves to read and invent things, but sword fighting—not so much.  But bravery isn’t always about being strong.

King Of Astoria, Andromeda’s Father (M):  The king wants the best for his daughter but he doesn’t understand her untraditional temperament.

Queen Of Tuscany, Stanley’s Mother (F):  The queen loves her son, but wishes he would be more traditional.  She is concerned for her country.

Chamberlain, of Tuscany (M/F):  Chamberlain is a servant and is loyal to Stanley. He tries to convince him to be a better traditional prince.

Mechanic, of Tuscany (M/F):  The mechanic is Stanley’s friend, confidant, and fellow inventor.

D’artagnan, Royal Parrot of Astoria (M/F):  Loyal advisor to the King who knows Andromeda better than her father.  A fun character part.

Tailor, from Astoria (M/F):  Loyal to the King and tries to help “change” Andromeda.

Lady-in-waiting, from Astoria(F):  Loyal to the King and tries to help “change” Andromeda.

Dragon, the last of his kind (M/F):  The friendly, lonely dragon who doesn’t want to eat a princess or be killed by a prince. Looking for an actor with great vocal skills.

2nd Assistant Director This is the film equivalent of the stage manager. Responsibilities include maintaining the shot list, actor/crew calls, helping to supervise rehearsals, and managing on-set personnel.

Assistant Camera Operator Assists with the actual filming of the scenes, including setting up shots and equipment, slating takes, and working with the Director of Photography as needed.

Sound Boom Operator  Operates the overhead microphone and works with the Sound Engineer to record audio. Requires the physical ability to stand and hold a mic boom (a long pole) for extended periods.

Sound Engineer  Responsible for the actual recording of the audio of the scenes, logging takes, and setting up equipment to capture the best sound.

Wardrobe and Properties Assistant  Organizes and maintains costumes and props as needed. Works with the 2nd AD to coordinate actor costume changes. 

Script Supervisor/Continuity  On set with the shooting script to support the Director and actors and to ensure costume, properties, and set continuity between takes. 

Auditions: January 15 (Submitted online)

Rehearsals  January 29- February 27 

Filming: February 28 – March 6

Streaming Performances Premiere: March 19 at 7pm on https://www.youtube.com/user/JourneyTheaterArts/videos

The show will stream on YouTube for 2 weeks from the date of it’s premiere.

Auditioners need only submit one set of materials even though they may be auditioning for multiple shows.  In the descriptions of the shows there are suggested age ranges listed for each show, and you will see there are opportunities for all students 8- 18. This will allow everyone who is cast to have a great part.  You will be able to indicate the show (or shows) you are auditioning for on the audition form.  PLEASE NOTE:  The cast sizes are very small (12-14 each). We strongly encourage you to audition for more than one show as this will increase your chances of being cast.  There are also a number of special crew/filming positions available.

Students must be enrolled in a Winter class with Journey to be eligible to audition.

Step 1:  join the google classroom set up for auditions by clicking AUDITIONS CLASSROOM! If the link does not work you can go to google classroom and use the classroom code:  kiailuq.

STEP 2: Go to the “Classwork” Tab and click on “Submit Audition Here.” You will need to submit/ attach 4 items.

1) the audition form

2) a head shot (a .jpg or .pdf of a picture of you from the shoulders up—please name the photo with your name.)

3) a video of you performing a short monologue (see more information below).

4) a video of you singing a song (this is required for students age 8-13, but is optional for students age 14-18, see more information below)  

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 15 at 7 p.m

(But auditions can be submitted at any time prior to January 15)

Monologue:  Students should prepare a 30-60 second contemporary or classical monologue (memorized and performed in character), video record your performance, and upload to google classroom.

[A monologue allows us to see a fully prepared performance, not everyone is good at cold readings!]

•  Pick a monologue that you will have fun doing.
•  It can be funny or serious, but ideally show a range of emotion. (The shows we are doing are comedies; if you are specifically auditioning for Much Ado about Nothing, you should consider picking a classical monologue)
• If you can’t find a monologue, there are monologues posted in the audition classroom that you can use
• Slate your monologue just like you would a live audition. Say your name, your age, the name of the monologue or character (optional) and begin..
• Your monologue video should be formatted as an .mp4 or .mov (we won’t have time to convert other files). Please name/label your video file “yournamemonologue”.format, for example:  MaryJonesMonologue.mp4

Song:  Students should prepare a 60 second song from a musical, videotape their performance, and upload to google classroom.  

• Actors ages 8-13 should submit a song, actors 14+ MAY submit a song if they are interested in being cast in the musical, but are not required to do so.
• Pick an upbeat song that you love and shows off your vocal range and personality.
• Slate your song just like you would a live audition. Say your name, your age, the name of the song (optional) and begin.
• Your song video should be formatted as an .mp4 or .mov (we won’t have time to convert other files). Please name/label your video file “yournamesong”.format, for example:  MaryJonesSong.mp4

You can more information about auditioning here:  https://journeytheater.org/auditions/

Students cast in a show pay a $115 production fee.

Although virtual shows don’t have many of the traditional expenses of venues, sets, etc., there are many factors involved.  From Journey’s Executive Director, Stephen Pick:

It’s a catch 22. The cost has to remain the same, because we’re still paying so much overhead just to keep the machine running, while the revenue has dried up almost entirely. We certainly don’t want cost to be a barrier for people, but hopefully people have enough loyalty and understanding at the situation to not be counting pennies of “value received”. Because if they don’t, we’re sunk. We’re not Costco or Amazon, where you can simply shop deals someplace else and know that they’ll still be there for you next week if you decide to go back. 🙂 And though it certainly isn’t what it has been, we’re still hearing from parents about the benefits of friends and community even now!