Happy #TechTuesday, Encore fans! Today we’re checking in with the choreographer for this summer’s production of Disney’s Newsies. On the fence about “seizing the day” and joining in on audition because of your dance skills? Anneke Collins is on the blog to quiet your nerves and get you pumped for auditions next week!
Hello! My name is Anneke Collins and I am the choreographer for Newsies! I am so excited to work with all of you in these upcoming weeks. Below are a few tips and tricks to having a great audition:
This is an upbeat show so make sure you show up with your musical game face on!
Bring the right gear!
- Wear comfy clothes you can move in.
- Bring your jazz shoes or dance sneakers (No ballet shoes please!)
- Got taps? Bring them! (There is a lot of tapping in this show.)
Just keep swimming!
- During the dance portion of the audition, if you get confused or lost while the choreography is being taught, ask questions.
- If you are performing in the audition and you get lost, just keep moving, even if you have to make something up!
If you are a tapper, I want to see your best skills and tricks!
Just make sure you can perform them consistently.
Auditions for Disney’s Newsies
For Cast – Ages 15+ (Including College Students and Adults): May 13 & 14, 2019 | 7-9 pm
Youth Audition (Ages 11-14): May 14, 2019 | 5-7 pm
For Crew – Ages 12+ (Including College Students and Adults): May 13 & 14, 2019 | 7-9 pm
Photos by Larry McClemons and Aileen Pangan Christian. Blog contribution by Anneke Collins. Edited by Shannon McCarthy.