Child Auditions For "How I Became a Pirate" Play

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Audition for kids about 10 years old for the musical "How I Became a Pirate". See the details below. About the project: "How I Became a Pirate" is a musical adventure on the high seas. 10-year old Jeremy (or Jenny) Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when they are recruited by the friendly Captain Braid Beard and his mates to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure. Boarding the ship, the Captain and the pirate crew share with Jeremy/Jenny the ins and outs of a pirate's life at sea including how to talk like a pirate and "proper" pirate manners and etiquette (or the lack thereof). The pirate world proves to have many surprises for Jeremy/Jenny and she ultimately learns that true treasure can be found in the heart and home. Rate: $300 stipend Additional info: Audition Date: Thursday, December 4, 2026 - 6pm - 9pm Callback Date: Sunday, December 7, 2026 - Noon - 4pm Audition, Callback, and Rehearsal, Performance Location: Highland Park, IL Production Dates: Rehearsals: Tues. 1/13/26 - Thur., 2/18/26: Weekly rehearsals will be Mondays 7:15-9:15pm, Tuesdays 6:30-9:15pm, Thursdays: 6:00 -9:00pm, and Sundays (2/1, 2/8, and 2/15 only) 2pm - 5pm. Fridays, Saturdays, and the other Sundays will be days off. Tech Rehearsals/Final Dress: Sunday, 2/21: 4pm - 10pm; Mon 2/22-Fri 2/27, 6pm-10:00pm Performances: Saturdays and Sundays, 2/28/26 - 3/15/26, 10:00am and 12:30pm. Twelve performances. Please prepare a 1-minute music selection in the style of the show that highlights your musical and vocal strengths. Please bring your sheet music in a three-ring binder for the piano accompanist, and a copy of your headshot and resume for the creative team. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your audition call time. You will not dance at auditions. Actors who are called back will dance. For more information, see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.