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Please review the information below for those interested in auditioning and who can commit to each show’s production schedule and requirements.
AUDITION FORMS WILL BE ELECTRONIC THIS YEAR. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE!
Maumee Valley Civic Theater (MVCT) is pleased to announce auditions for its 2025 summer musical production of Disney Descendants The Musical. Please ensure you read this entire page, as it will help answer any questions you may have.
MVCT strives to be inclusive and family-oriented. Anyone age six and over is encouraged to audition. If you are under the age of 6, a parent or guardian must attend each rehearsal your child needs to attend. Please review the character list for details on all lead, feature, and ensemble members. You DO NOT have to live in Napoleon to participate in our shows.
Below you will find rehearsal times and days, audition details (Including Song, video audition options, dance, and script reads), participation fee details, fundraising requirements, build day details, and more.
We know schedules are hectic during the summertime, especially, and you may have conflicts with work, sports, vacations, etc. Please take the time to list all conflicts on the audition form. When one actor is missing from rehearsal, it affects the others in the show, the productivity of rehearsals, and ultimately, the final product.
Conflicts will be considered when making casting decisions; please be honest when filling out your audition form. We request that everyone who has been cast in the show not miss any rehearsals after July 4th unless prior approval and notification have been given to the production team. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be handed out at the first read and updated as needed. If you believe you will have to miss more than five rehearsals, we encourage you to rethink auditioning for this show now.
This year, we will again require a participation fee ($50), which will help us with set, lighting, sound, props, costumes, and show rights. Charging a participation fee also helps allow more people to be involved with the production.
More details on this participation fee can be found on our website https://mvctohio.org/why-participation-fee/
Again this year, all cast members will receive a ticket code to use $30 of that participation fee for presale seats for the show.
Even though we have a fee for participation, we do not want this to discourage ANYONE from participating. There are many ways to elevate this by acquiring either Program ads, patron donations, or corporate donations. Requesting assistance with the participation fee does not influence casting decisions.
Show Details
Audition Dates: Sunday, May 18 from 3-6 p.m. or Monday, May 19 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Show Dates: July 24-26 at 7 p.m. and July 27 at 2 p.m.
Auditions, Rehearsal and Show Location: Napoleon JR High School Gymatorium – 701 Briarheath Ave, Napoleon, OH 43545
Director: Jeffrey Tonjes
Assistant Director: Malory Zweibel
Choreographer: Courtney Kattengell-Blake
Vocal Director: Gavin Askins
Costume Manager: Melissa Carnahan
Front of House/Concessions Manager: Amanda Tonjes
Audition Details
This year’s show will again have many opportunities for all ages. Please note we are looking for actors, singers, and dancers for this show.
Due to the tight rehearsal schedule, all conflicts must be presented during your auditions. Conflicts presented after the first rehearsal may not be honored. Please note that excessive conflicts will affect casting decisions. PERFORMANCE CONFLICTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. So please ensure ALL conflicts during the rehearsal and show period are noted on the audition form. Communication will be done through phone, email, and the Band APP. Please ensure you list a valid email address and phone number on the audition form below.
Each auditionee this year should be ready to sing 16-32 bars (no more than 2 minutes) of a song of your choice or from the song list provided, read a “side” from the script, dance/movement audition, and be prepared if asked to read and sing additional items.
We ask everyone who auditions to stay for a group movement audition. Please do not feel intimidated if you consider yourself “not a dancer”, you will learn basic steps at the dance/movement audition. The casting team is looking for your willingness to follow the choreography. We will also be looking for our lead dancers during this audition.
All who audition will also get their headshot taken at auditions, which will be used for casting announcements, social media, and programs. So please dress appropriately.
Please note: You will be considered for all parts regardless of the character you read at auditions. Please pick a reading/song you feel most comfortable with and add whatever characteristics you like.
You do not need to memorize the monologue (side) or lyrics, but it helps the performer’s confidence. We advise the performer to hold on to the audition paper even if they have memorized the audition material – just in case it is needed.
PARTICIPATION FEE
There is a participation fee for participating in this summer’s show. Since the Maumee Valley Civic Theater (MVCT) relies on donations, program ad sales, ticket sales, and your participation fee to ensure our shows are high quality. This fee helps to obtain the rights for the show, costumes, set pieces, props, and advertising. Please note you may be asked to provide certain costume pieces for the show not limited to shoes, pants, shorts, etc.
| ALL | $50* |
**The participation fee SHOULD NOT deter anyone from auditioning and participating. There are several ways for Actors to accomplish this. If you need help with this, please see the Production Staff for guidance. Requesting assistance with the participation fee does not influence casting decisions. **
*All cast members will receive a ticket code to use $30 of that participation fee for presale seats for the show.
“TYPICAL” REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals will generally be 1 to 3 times a week during June on Sunday (1 PM-5 PM), Monday (6 – 8:30 p.m.), Tuesday (6 – 8:30 p.m.), or Thursday (6 – 8:30 p.m.), in Napoleon. In July, rehearsals will be more frequent as we get closer to the show.
These rehearsals will be divided into blocking, vocal, choreography, and run of the show. Extra private music rehearsals may be called for principal roles through the Music Director. Should you be cast, you will be contacted by the Vocal Director for your availability and scheduling. You may also contact the vocal director if you would like to schedule more time to work on the music outside the rehearsal process.
Please also note that there are scheduled set build/paint days that we require everyone to participate (family members are encouraged to help)
SONG SELECTIONS
Prepare a 30-60 second memorized song that shows off your vocal range and your ability to act while singing. Be sure it is something you enjoy singing and make it fun! You will need to bring an accompaniment track (karaoke tracks to a lot of songs can be found on YouTube). You are able to sing a song from the show! An a cappella audition is permitted but not preferred. If you are auditioning for a lead character, please review the following songs that you should review before auditions. wink wink
The vocal score can be found by clicking the button above, and the ability to listen and practice.
SCRIPT SIDES
Each auditionee should be prepared if you are auditioning for one of the leads and if necessary, to cold read a portion of the script (side) that will be provided at the auditions.
Please note: More character sides may be added.
BELLE
Let’s see who their parents are: Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Queen Grimilde, and Maleficent?! The
Children of our sworn enemies?! No. I draw the line. Maleficent is the worst villain in the land.
We tried this kind of leniency before and nearly destroyed us!
GRIMHILDE
Now, Evie, my little Evil-ette in training, remember: That mirror of yours is cut from the same
glass as mine. It has magic in Auradon! To help you find your prince! But don’t you dare get caught
up in your schoolwork, ya hear? It’s what’s on the outside that counts!
FAIRY GODMOTHER
Welcome to Auradon Prep! I’m Fairy Godmother, your headmistress. Hush, Chad. Now: Just because
spells are possible, doesn’t mean they are legal. There is to be no magic on these premises. We find our
magic in expanding our minds. Clear? Well! Back to it – this coronation won’t schedule itself! Welcome,
once again. This will be quite the education for us all!
CHAD
I’d love to stay and hang, but I’m swamped. Unless… if you knocked out all my homework with that cool
mirror of yours… then maybe we could get together sometime and ya know…hang. Cool. Thanks, babe.
MAL
Aww…Congratulations! Being nice to them? Not the goal. The goal is the wand. I thought you were
good at breaking into things? Why else are you here?! Our parents are counting on us. We can’t let
them down. Now…if only we had someone else who could actually that wand for us…we could become
the fairest in the land. Isn’t that right Evie?
JANE
Not potato chips, chocolate! Only the most important food group! Didn’t your mothers ever make you
chocolate chip cookies? Like, when you’re sad, she bakes them fresh with some milk, and – Why are you
all looking at me like that?
BEN
Ugh, I knew it! She’s been under so much pressure – and instead of being there for her, I went all “Beast
Mode”. I have to find her and apologize, beg her to come back. Connecting our two worlds doesn’t work
without her. If Mal’s not at the coronation – if my being crowned doesn’t signify the mending of our
cultures – my parents will close the portal and never open it again.
EVIE
You’ll never find her on the Isle by yourself. You’ll need to know her hideouts, how to get around. It’s
not so simple. You’ll have to take me. And Jay and Carlos. But let’s get two things straight: Number
One, you have to promise to do every single thing I say. It’s dangerous over there for a newcomer, not
to mention the almost King of Auradon.