XANADU- AUDITION INFORMATION
HOTT Productions, NFP- Helping Others Through Theatre excitedly announces auditions for their upcoming production of
"XANADU"
HOTT Productions, NFP believes that everyone should have opportunities to enhance their lives through creative and educational activities in environments that are positive and welcoming to all, regardless of and individuals race, culture, community, identities, language, and/or or abilities.
AUDITION INFORMATION- Auditions will be by video submissions ONLY.
Please submit a video at least 1 minute in length (exceeding no more than 1 minute and 30 seconds, please)
of a cut from a song from or in the style of the show (80's rock/pop).
Make sure the video displays a clear view of your entire upper body, and begins with a slate
(stating your name, and the song you will be singing).
Videos with accompaniment are preferred, but not required. On the second page of the audition form, you will be asked to paste a link to your audition video in the answer line. Acceptable links are to Google Drive, Dropbox, or Youtube.
You can not upload the file to the form directly. You will not be able to submit your audition form without pasting your video link.
If you have any questions, please send us an email.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 15th, 11:59PM
All roles available EXCEPT: Kira/Clio, Sonny Malone, and Danny Maguire/Zeus
Casting actors ages 14 and up
Performance Dates: Friday, September 26th and Saturday the 27th at 7:30 PM and Sunday the 28th at 2:00 PM
at the Al Larson Prairie Center Of The Arts.
Mandatory Tech Week: Sunday, September 21st-Thursday, September 25th 5:00-10:00 PM
Rehearsals: will be held Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 at the Vogelei Barn in Hoffman Estates.
First All-Cast Meeting: will be held on Sunday, July 20th from 1:00-4:00. All rehearsals after this date will be 6:00-9:00.
Conflicts: Please be prepared to list all conflicts with the rehearsal schedule as listed above. Conflicts will be taken into consideration when casting.
Casting will be communicated via text or email.
If cast, all actors are REQUIRED to be registered for the production through the Hoffman Estates Park District. A registration fee for the program of $150 will then be deducted from your park district account.
Payment plans are available upon reviewed request.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hottproductions@gmail.com. DO NOT contact the Hoffman Estates Park District.
Nutcracker- AUDITION INFORMATION
HOTT Productions, NFP- Helping Others Through Theatre excitedly announces auditions for their upcoming production of
"The Nutcracker Ballet"!
Auditions: will be held on Sunday, August 24th. Auditions will be held at the Hoffman Estates Triphahn Center, 1685 W Higgins Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Enter through North Entrance (facing Higgins Rd.)
Please select and mark your calendars with the appropriate audition slot according to your age.
Any adults interested in performing should send an email to: hottdancestudio@gmail.com
Based on casting, a rehearsal schedule will be sent.
Rehearsals: will be held on Sunday afternoons and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.
Not every dancer will need to be at every rehearsal.
Performances: There will be two performances, November 20th and 21st,
at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday the 19th, at the Prairie Center for the Arts
If cast, you may be asked to perform at additional performances within the Chicagoland area throughout the holiday season.
Prior to rehearsals beginning, all dancers must be registered for the production through the Hoffman Estates Park District. A $200 registration fee will be withdrawn from your Park District account once cast. Payment plans are available upon request. https://www.heparks.org/theater/
If you have any questions, please email us (listed above) or call us (847-650-4688). DO NOT call the Triphahn Center.
WIzard of Oz: Youth Edition- AUDITION INFORMATION
HOTT Productions, NFP- Helping Others Through Theatre excitedly announces the next
Youth HOTT- Hands On Theatre Training production of:
"The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition"!
Ages 4-18
First Class/Auditions: Saturday, September 13th, 9:30-12:30 .
Actors will be asked to prepare a short selection from the show as an audition, available soon! No need to select your own song
Classes: every Saturday morning, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM.
Actors may be asked to stay until 1:30 on certain Saturday depending on casting and rehearsal schedule
Tech Week: the two weeks leading up to the show will have additional weeknight rehearsals to be announced
Performance: Friday, February 13th, 7:00 PM at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, February 12th, at the Prairie Center for the Arts (MANDATORY!)
Additional Community Performances: will be announced by class start, pending confirmation
Prior to rehearsals beginning, all dancers must be registered for the production through the Hoffman Estates Park District. A $350 registration fee will be withdrawn from your Park District account once cast. Payment plans are available upon request. https://www.heparks.org/theater/
If you have any questions, please email us (listed above) or call us (847-650-4688). DO NOT call the Triphahn Center.