theater productions for fba
the 2025-26 musical will be...white christmas!
aUDITION iNFORMATION
FEMALES: Prepare to perform one of these monologues:
(Betty) Wallace and Davis are here to see us? I don’t understand it…how did Wallace and Davis ever find out about Betty and Judy Haynes? It couldn’t have been Frankie, he’s in Alaska. How would he ever get to Wallace and Davis. Wait a minute…I smell a rat here. Maybe the same rat who told this club owner we’re his cousins. Judy, did you ever hear about honesty being the best policy?
(Martha) You know, Mr. Wallace, there is a woman here in town, she not only sings and dances…(Mr. Wallace starts to walk away)…Mr. Wallace, this local woman who was in show business…well…she was in Walter Winchel’s column 15 times…Sardi’s put her picture up in the ladies’ room. Ethel Merman once said to her, in the wings at the Bellmount, she said “Honey, you are loud.” And you know how loud that woman was.
IF YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED TO SING A SOLO be prepared to sing one of these two songs. The track to sing with is at dallaspianoacademy.com/theater.html
Song Choice #1 (Betty): Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me (sing these lyrics that fall between 0:54-1:36 seconds)
Lyrics:
My one love affair didn’t get anywhere from the start.
To send me a Joe who had winter and snow in his heart, wasn’t smart.
Love, you didn’t do right by me
As they say in the song, “you done me wrong!”
Song Choice #2: Sisters (sing these lyrics that fall between 0:00-0:36 seconds)
Lyrics:
Sisters, Sisters, There were never such devoted sister.
Never had to have a chaperone no, sir. I'm here to keep my eye on her.
Caring, Sharing Ev'ry little thing that we are wearing.
When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome, she wore the dress and I stayed home.
MALES: Prepare to perform this monologue:
(Phil) You wanna know why, Bob? I’m trying to find you a girl. Big ones, little ones. It doesn’t matter. As long as I can put a little romance in your life…Bob! I want you to go out and have some fun. Remember fun? I want you to stop being Bob Wallace Incorporated and fall in love! I want you to get married and have nine children, so you can have a home and I can go out and get a massage or something! Look, Bob, just humor me, will you? Let’s see these girls perform tonight. I’ll go grab us a cab.
IF YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED TO SING A SOLO be prepared to sing this song. The track to sing with is at dallaspianoacademy.com/theater.html
Song: Blue Skies (sing these lyrics that fall between 1:05-1:45 seconds)
Lyrics:
Bluebirds, singing a song, Nothing but bluebirds, all day long.
Never saw the sun shining so bright, Never saw things going so right.
Noticing the days hurrying by, When you’re in love, my how they fly.
Blue days, all of them gone. Nothing but blue skies from now on.
How auditions will work
Auditions will take place on Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23 during 7th period. We will come get you from your class when it is your turn. Be prepared to do it on Wednesday, October 22!
Auditioned character descriptions
Bob Wallace - Bob is a world-wise, cynical yet charming individual with a strong sense of loyalty and duty. He falls for Betty, the elder of the Haynes sisters. A strong singer with a crooning style who moves well. Vocal Range B2-G4 (A4)
Phil Davis - Phil, the other half of the duo, is Bob's complete opposite - a fun loving, adventurous, and somewhat mischievous individual who's always on the lookout for a good time and romance. He's instantly smitten with Judy Haynes. A song and dance comic, strong singer and strong dance skills. Vocal Range B2 - G4
Betty Haynes - Betty is the older Haynes sister. She is the sensible, responsible half of the up-and-coming song and dance team, The Haynes Sisters. She hides her yearning for true love under a protective shell. Strong singer who can move well. Vocal Range Ab3 - D5
Judy Haynes - The younger, more ambitious and slightly scheming of the Haynes sisters. She's a romantic at heart and often the driving force behind many of their decisions. Strong singer with strong dance skills. Vocal Range Ab3 - D5
General Henry Waverly - A retired US Army General, adjusting to returning to civilian life in post World War II America. Once a powerful leader, he now struggles to run an Inn in Vermont.
Martha Watson - Once a Broadway star, now the general’s housekeeper, Martha has a very dry, wisecracking sense of humor. She is an irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy’s best interests. A character-comedienne with a belt voice. Vocal Range F3 - C5
Susan Waverly - The General's granddaughter, Susan is a loveable and outgoing kid who cares deeply about her grandfather. Once bitten by the showbiz bug, she demonstrates everything that is winning in the ultimate child performer. Strong singer, able to move well. Vocal range G3-C5
Ralph Sheldrake - Jokester Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a major television executive. Fast talking, loud, New York professional with a good head on his shoulders.
Tessie - Bob and Phil’s extremely competent assistant. She’s able to take charge and can do any task needed.
Rita & Rhoda - Bob and Phil's two star chorus showgirls. Flirty and fun. Perhaps not the brightest.
Ezekiel Foster - Practical, the ultimate laid back New Englander. A man of few words. Caretaker at the inn. Takes life at a very, very, very leisurely pace.
Mike - Bob and Phil's Stage Manager. Can be overly dramatic and often hysterical, but gets the job done. Works to attempt a sense of control and order for the company.
Additional Featured Singing and Non-Singing Roles
Ensemble - Train Passengers, Inn Guests, Show Performers, Patrons of the Regency Room
QUESTIONS???
Contact us at the email/phone number on the audition form or at instagram @fbatheater
PAST MUSICALS
By request we've left up rehearsal videos and songs from previous musicals. We agree, sometimes it is fun to reminisce!
The 2024-25 musical - "FROZEN"
All 9th - 12th grade students are welcome to join! Participate as a primary auditioned role, non-auditioned role, crew or production team. If you want to participate you need to sign up! Sign Up Form is here. Sign up no later than Tuesday, October 22, 2024.Interested in Auditioning for a Primary Role? ONLY students who want a primarily role need to audition! If planning to audition, sign up no later than Tuesday, October 22nd. Audition form is here
Rather than doing an audition for every character, we will audition different “types” of characters using the "sides" below. Following are the resources you'll need to audition:
IF INTERESTED IN HAVING A ROLE THAT SINGS OR A SOLO please prepare one of these vocal samples. Plan to sing along with the Vocal Track. If you don't want to sing solo on stage, then you do not need to do this.
2023-24 MUSICAL - "li'l abner"
Enjoy this Video The Making of FBA Theatre's "Li'l Abner"Auditions have already taken place for leading roles but you can still sign up to participate in the production by contacting Mrs. Emmick.
2022-23 musical - "Singin' in the rain!"
Enjoy Watching our Singin' In the Rain Intro Videochoreography reviews
Ensemble Members: Review These At Home! The more familiar you are, the easier it is!audition info
Film Clips for reference
Here are the movie scenes that you will be performing in the audition:To be considered for a solo singing role (Don, Cosmo, Kathy or Lina), you will need to audition. If you aren't going for a specific part, prepare Don or Kathy's audition songs.
FBA's 2021-22 musical - aladdin
Listen to the music!Arabian Nights Vocal Practice for Agrabahns
Arabian Nights
One Jump Ahead
Prince Ali
Friend Like Me
A Whole New World
These Palace Walls
High Adventure
Babkak, Omar, Aladdin, Kassim
The Cave of Wonders (Aladdin, Jafar)
Jafar & Iago's Prince Ali Reprise (Jafar, Iago, Sultan, Aladdin, Genie)
Who Disturbs My Slumber (Jafar, Aladdin, Cave of Wonders, Iago)
One Jump Ahead Reprise/Proud of You Boy
Finale
Someone Makes Good (Genie, Aladdin, Sultan, Jasmine)
Jafar's Third Wish (Genie, Aladdin, Jafar)
Jafar's First Wish (Genie, Aladdin, Jafar, Iago, Sultan, Kassim, Babkak)
Aladdin's First Wish (Genie, Aladdin)
Chase 2 (Razoul, Aladdin, Jasmine)
Wedding Procession (Aladdin, Jafar, Iago, Sultan)
Cave Collapses (Aladdin, Cave of Wonders, Jafar, Iago)
Aladdin's Arrest (Jafar, Aladdin, Iago, Omar)
Incantation (Jafar, Iago, Spooky Voice)
FBA's 2020-21 musical...high school musical
Choreography VideosAudition Song
What I've Been Looking For (Ryan/Sharpay)
We're all in this together
Wildcat Cheer
Start of Something New
We're All In This Together (1st time - Brains and Jocks only) Video Clips of songs form the movie
HSM Music Numbers in the Movie
Music to help you learn the lyrics
Ms. Darbus, Students
Audition Song
Troy, Chad, Zeke, All Jocks, Sharpay, plus more! (Everyone learn it!)
Wildcat Cheer (note: one of Zeke's lines is missing?!) - Page 1
Troy, Gabriella, Party Kids (everyone learn it!)
Start of Something New (Page 3)
Watch it in the movie here (movie version of song is A LOT longer): Start of Something New Movie Clip
Troy
Get Your Head in the Game (Page 10)
Watch it in the movie here Get Your Head in the Game Movie Clip
Ryan, Sharpay
What I've Been Looking For (Page 23)
Watch it in the movie here: What I've Been Looking (Ryan & Sharpay) For Movie Clip
Troy, Gabriella, Kelsi
What I've Been Looking For Reprise (Page 27)
Watch it in the Movie Here: What I've Been Looking For (Troy & Gabriella) Movie Clip
Everyone Learn!
Stick to the Status Quo (Page 30)
Watch it in the Movie Here: Status Quo Movie Clip
Troy, Gabriella, All Brainiacs, All Jocks
Counting On You (Page 40)
Inspiration from the movie here: HSM Betrayal Scene
Troy, Gabriella
When There Was Me and You (Page 45)
Watch it in the movie (only Gabriella sings it in the movie): When There Was Me and You Movie Clip
Taylor, Chad, Zeke, Martha, Kelsi, All Brainiacs, All Jocks
We're All in this Together - Jocks and Brainiacs (Page 50)
Ryan, Sharpay PLUS Moderator, Taylor, Jack Scott, Coach Bolton
Bop to the Top (Page 53)
Watch it in the movie here: Bop to the Top Movie Clip
Troy, Gabriella, PLUS ALL SING AT THE END
Breaking Free (Page 59)
Watch it in the movie Breaking Free Movie Clip
Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, PLUS ALL CAST AND CREW
We're all in this together REPRISE (Page 65)
Watch it in the movie here: We're all in this together Movie Clip!
2019-20 Musical: BYE BYE BIRDIE!
Can you sing it without the guide vocals?Audition Song (Ms. Darbus, Students)
What I've Been Looking For (Ryan, Sharpay)
What I've Been Looking For Reprise (Troy, Gabriella, Kelsi)
Stick to the Status Quo
Counting On you
When There Was Me and You
We're All in this Together (Jocks and Brainiacs)
Bop to the Top
Breaking Free
We're All in this together REPRISE
2019-20 FBA Theater Club - Bye Bye Birdiebroadway cast recordings
GROUP SONGS: Spend a lot of time listening to these tracks of the original Broadway cast so that you know how all the vocal parts work together!
Solo Songs:
piano accompaniment tracks:
At the end of each video, the piano plays the individual notes you sing. A great way to learn the notes well!
2018-19 Musical: WIZARD OF OZ!
BRAVO! You were wonderful!
2018-19 FBA Theater Club - Wizard of Oz
2017-18 Year in Review and Peter Pan Slide Show!
(Click thru to watch on Youtube.)
2017-18 FBA Theater Club - Peter PanIT'S EASY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
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