2024 Show: Willy Wonka, Jr
Ages: Entering 6th through entering 9th grade
Director: Kim Scherrer
Tuition: $250
Pre-Camp Rehearsals:
Sunday, April 14 5:30-8:00 Full Cast Read and Sing Thru
Sunday, April 28 5:30-7:30 The Bucket Family
Sunday, May 12 5:30-7:30 Full Cast Rehearsal
Camp Dates: June 2, 2024: 1pm-8pm
June 3-8, 2024: 9am-6pm
Show Dates: Friday, June 7, 2024 @ 7pm
Saturday, June 8, 2024 @ 11am
Audition Dates: April 4-6, 2024. Audition requirements below. A link to sign up for an audition slot will be sent after you register for the camp.
All students will be cast in the show.
Download practice dance videos, monologue suggestions and audition form here
Auditions, Rehearsals and Performances for EMA’s Middle School Summer Musical are held at First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
Casting and Auditions
Once you have registered for the camp, you will receive an email with a link to sign up for an audition time. All students will be cast in the show.
Auditions consist of singing a song of your choice, a brief optional monologue and doing a dance audition in a group. A link to a practice dance video will be sent to you when you register.
What to prepare for your audition:
- Prepare a two minute song from a show similar in style. Memorization is encouraged.
- There will be a group dance audition. Use this link to access the practice video .
- Those interested in a speaking role should prepare a 1 minute monologue of your choice or you may use one of these (otherwise no monologue is required). Memorization is encouraged.
- Students should demonstrate their acting ability through their song, dance and optional monologue.
- Directors will have a bluetooth speaker and students are encouraged to find an accompaniment track on their phone with which they can sing along.
- Callbacks will be used if necessary. Students do not need to prepare anything for the callback.
- Dress in comfortable clothes and shoes (no flip flops or sandals) because you will review and perform the dance audition in a small group during your audition time.
Do you offer Tuition Assistance?
Yes, need-based financial aid is available to all families and individuals. We believe that music is an integral part of everyone’s life. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement.
