Basic Facts
Who are they often found working with?
Main Director and Choreographer
What is the first step?
They play the score through
Piece of paper looked at by casting and musical director?
Resume and Headshots
First step?
Distribute the scores to talent
Who takes over?
The conductor
How many different stages were listed?
6
What do they come across that they have to fix?
Errors within the score (rescore)
What is an audition called after the first audition?
Callback
The musical director explains...
How they interpret the play to make sure everyone is on the same page
If complications with talent occur...
the musical director will call for additional rehearsals/talent.
What does the musical director make sure that the audience has?
A good experience
Who do they cast during pre-tryout
Pianist
Who helps further progress clients that musical directors look at?
Agents/Managers of Talent
2 types of rehearsals are...
individual rehearsals and chorus rehearsals
They collect the scores
What did the musical director create for auditions?
The Musical Audition Sheet
The setup the vocalists and score
When they get the job the talent?
Signs contracts and gets their wage
If a number seems to not work completely...
he musical director will cut it from the play
The new talent would have to...
get caught up to play with the help of the musical director
What is a score
Score, notation, in manuscript or printed form, of a musical work.
The musical Director figures out?
how they want to cast the show music-wise, and the main concept/style of play
What do they look for in the talent?
well-rounded, fit character descriptions, set the perfect tone for the play, are charismatic,and more.
Small additional changes to perfect the play are also helped get fixed with the help of...
the choreographer's coordination w the musical director
Why do they meet up with the main director after the play?
to evaluate the performance and make recommendations for more plays.