TEEN and CHILDREN'S Auditions, September 9-11

for THE 2011 CHRISTMAS REVELS
Eight performances at Lisner Auditorium: December 3-4 & 9-11

For our 29th annual Christmas Revels in Washington, DC, we’ll visit "Old Spain" with music and dance from the Sephardic, Moorish and Iberian diaspora. Our tale begins over 1000 years ago in al-Andalus, on the winter solstice. Two adventurers stumble upon a chamber filled with extraordinary treasure from Spain in the time of the caliphs, when three cultures flourished -- Sephardic, Moorish and Iberian. But what is the greatest treasure? The answer lies in the magic of ancient Córdoba and the rich fabric of music, dance and drama that began there and extended to much of the world for centuries thereafter.

Please note: The Washington Revels community reflects our larger community; we therefore seek to create a diverse cast consisting of strong performers of all backgrounds and ancestries.

Audition Information for CHILDREN

Seeking strong performers entering entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2011

• Friday, September 9 at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00pm
• Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 and 11:30am
• Sunday, September 11 (afternoon - Callbacks Only)

The auditions and callbacks will be held at the Washington Revels Office (531 Dale Drive, Sliver Spring, MD)
<view map, directions and parking information>.

You must call the Revels office after Aug. 21 at 301-587-3835 to sign up for an audition slot – no walk-ins. Each child should prepare an unaccompanied song that he or she enjoys singing and is comfortable with (no pop songs or show tunes, please).

View the children's rehearsal schedule below

Audition Information for TEENS

Seeking strong singers and dancers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2011

• Saturday, September 10 at 3:00, 4:15, 5:30 and 6:45pm

Teen auditions will at the Washington Revels Office (531 Dale Drive, Sliver Spring, MD) <view map, directions and parking information>.

You must call the Revels office after Aug. 21 at 301-587-3835 to sign up for an audition slot – no walk-ins. Each teen should prepare an unaccompanied song that he or she enjoys singing and is comfortable with (no pop songs or show tunes, please). The audition process will also include group singing and moving or dancing with others and will take approximately one hour. Washington Revels Teens rehearse with the Adult Chorus:

View the adult rehearsal schedule

Please check it before coming to your audition and be prepared to list any potential conflicts on your audition form. Interested teens or parents should send an email to info@revelsdc.org or contact Susan Lewis at slewis@revelsdc.org if you have questions.

Children's Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesday Rehearsals

• 9 Wednesday afternoons, Sept. 21 – Nov. 16: 4:30-6:00pm
  Location: Washington Revels office, 531 Dale Drive, Silver Spring, MD <view map, directions and parking information> (Near intersection of Dale and Wayne. 15-minute walk or 5-minute bus ride from the Silver Spring Metro station)

Weekend Rehearsals

• Saturday, October 22: 9:00am - 5:00pm - The Potomac School, McLean, VA
• Saturday, November 19: 9:00am - 5:00pm - Washington Episcopal School, Bethesda, MD
• Sunday, November 20: Noon - 6:00pm (Possible earlier call) - Washington Episcopal School, Bethesda, MD
• Sunday, November 27: 1:00pm - 6:00pm - Location TBD

In-Theater Rehearsals

(Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 21st & H St., NW DC)

• November 28 – December 1: 4:45 to 9:30-10:00pm (or until done Dec. 1 and 2)
• 9 Performances
  Weekend 1:
  - Outreach Preview Performance on Friday, December 2 at 7:30pm
  - Saturday, December 3 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
  - Sunday, December 4 at 2:00pm
  Weekend 2:
  - Friday, December 9 at 7:30pm
  - Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 & 7:30pm
  - Sunday, December 11 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm

Children's call is usually 4:45pm