HOW I BECAME A PIRATE
 A ROLLICKING NEW MUSICAL ADVENTURE
by
Janet Yates-Vogt and Mark Friedman

Based on the children’s book by Melinda Long

Saturday, December 11th 1P-4P
Call Backs if needed: Sunday, December 12th, 1P-3P
AGES 5-18
(There are several strong priniciple roles
we need older students as well as younger)
LOCATION: Courtyard by Marriott at The Avenue Carriage Crossing


Directed by Lydia Hart
PREPARATION: 16 bars of a prepared song along with sheet music, CD, or ipod with accompaniment
we will have sound system with the ability to play

A great source for CD accompaniment is www.muscialcreations.com

Be prepared to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" One Verse

Click here for audition form if you want to fill it out before your come: Audition_Form.pdf

HERE IS A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THE SHOW and description of principles. There will a ensemble of pirates with unique personalities as well. Cast will be 18-25 in size.


BRIEF SYNOPSIS:

Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and his mates, and is recruited to help find the perfect digging spot for their treasure.

Boarding the ship, the Captain introduces the boy to his pirate crew - whoshare with him the ins and outs of a pirate's life at sea.

Jeremy is instructed on how to talk like a pirate and schooled in pirate manners and etiquette (or the lack thereof). In turn,Jeremy shares with them what a typical kid's day is like and the wondrous game of soccer!

The pirate world proves to have many surprises for Jeremy Jacob, not the least of which is when the fearsome pirate Sharktooth admits to him that he is really just a sensitive guy!

When a storm arises, the skills of the crew are called upon to steer the ship to safety and Jeremy Jacob begins to wonder if the pirate life is really for him.

But all is well and they arrive back at the beach in time for soccer practice - but not before they survey the area, following the map that Jeremy has drawn for them, leading them to the perfect spot to bury the treasure - his own backyard!

The reminisce that it's always good to go home and Jeremy realizes that the simple things in life, like a kiss and a warm tucking in at night are among those that are most important.

Parting is bittersweet, but before leaving, the pirates assure Jeremy that they will be back if he ever needs them. He only has to fly the Jolly Roger, or he can simply find them at pirates-dot-aarrgh!

A story of adventure and finding one's own heart - a path that can't be found on any treasure map!

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION: Since this is not a well known musical, I thought it would be helpful to those who are auditioning to have a character description of the principles. Please keep in mind that pirates are not JUST male, there can and will be female pirates. If you aren't looking to audition for a principle pirate, then bring your best pirate impression with you. Remember to stretch your imagination and really think about what kind of pirate you are. Are you an action pirate? How about a sassy pirate? Maybe, you are just a tender hearted pirate! Good luck, I'll see you on Saturday... ARRRRGGGGGGG!


Jeremy Jacob (a boy of about 10 or thereabouts)
Braid Beard (the Pirate Captain – a man of girth with a “braided beard” on his chin)
Swill the Pirate (slight build with wire-rim eyeglasses – philosophical – intellectual – who gets blamed for everything that goes wrong)
Sharktooth the Pirate (foreboding – scowling grin - wears a patch on eye - but yet he’s a “sensitive guy”)
Pirate Pierre (talks with a French accent – ship’s cook - enjoys fine French cuisine)
Max the Pirate (he wears a stuffed Parrot on his shoulder - “he’s a stuffed, plush Parrot but we don’t have the heart to tell ‘im ‘ees not real”)
Pirate Seymour Braunschwagger (A typical Pirate First Mate)
Pirate Scurvy Dog (A typical Pirate Second Mate)


PERFORMANCE February 25-27
New Day is excited to announce that we will be bringing the Author, Melinda Long for a presentation on February 26th at the Collierville Burch Library. This is made possible with the assistance of a grant from the
Collierville Community Fund.


ART CONTEST
New Day Children’s Theatre will be acceptiong artwork submissions for Featured Artist for our upcoming production of "How I Became A Pirate". Contest deadline is TBA, . You may drop off submissions at the studio by the end of audition time. Our Featured Artist will have their art used for the show's programs, tickets and other publicity materials. In addition, the artist's original artwork will be framed and displayed in our studio gallery with a plaque recognizing the artist.
Artwork must be no larger than 8½ x 11 and should be portrait orientation. Please see contest rules for further details