Launch Night

What We Are Going To Discuss at Launch

• What forms you need to complete

• Who are Spot On Productions

• Who are the creative team

• About We Will Rock You

• How auditions work At Spot On Productions

• Take part in our audition workshop

Who are we?

• Spot On Productions was established in 2015
• We perform 4 productions a year (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct)
• In addition we have other performance opportunities throughout the year
• We have adults and young people involved in our productions, age guidance is given per project
• Spot On is run by a volunteer Management Team, nobody at all in the group is paid
• Self-funded through fundraising, ticket sales and cast fees
• Our base is Studio Solutions but we perform predominantly at The Point

Who Are The Management Team?

• Chairperson – Alick Leech
• Vice-Chairperson – Ian Drew
• Secretary – Becky Brown
• Treasurer – Martin Bennetts
• Safeguarding Lead – Mandy Harrison
• Communications – Josh McDonald
• General Team – Jennie Tonks, Jemma Conner, James Anderson

In addition we have a Support Team who take on and assist roles such Marketing, Chaperoning, Fundraising and general assistance.

Creative Team

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• Alick Leech – Director
• Jim Smith – Musical Director
• Jemma Conner – Choreographer
• Emily McSpirit – Assistant Director

Character Auditions & Casting

• Full commitment required – WWRY comes first
• Auditions are important, it's what we see on the day that counts
• Character research is essential, I want to see what you know about the show and the character you’d like to play
• No restrictions on auditions but think, are you diluting your efforts
• Dialogue learnt ahead of blocking scenes
• Be a team player

Dance Auditions and Expectations

• Audition dances to be learnt ahead of audition day
• When dances are taught the expectation is that they will be practised outside of rehearsal
• Clarity and precision of movements is key
• Important that we see use of correct style for each dance, this includes your overall performance for each number

Music Auditions and Expectations

• Style:
• Rock vocals. Strong, confident, high energy and enthusiasm (without derailing into screams).
• Characterisation. Consider the accent and mannerisms - vocals are an opportunity to enhance this.
• Ad libs. Generally, no…but when the opportunity is there - can be glorious.
• Harmony:
• Take it seriously - don’t rely on a fall-back of “just sing the tune”.
• Practicing at home necessary… WITH the choreo!
• Both 4-part SATB and 6-part SMATBB groups will be used. Group sizes should be as equal as possible for balance so consider being a team player for balance.
• Harmony guide tracks will be provided - please use them

Music Auditions and Expectations

• CRITICAL vocal considerations (beyond pitch):
• Diction. Take this seriously - people need to know what you’re saying!
• Dynamics. Without dynamics, songs lose their story-telling / emotion
• Vocal Health:
• Employ good vocal technique wherever possible
• Warm-ups and hydration are important.
• Avoid vocal exertion and limit alcohol before singing days.
• Take sleep/rest seriously.
• Audition Accompaniment:
• Backing track recommended for consistency/familiarity
• Happy to accompany on Guitar/Piano if preferred
• If ever unsure of anything - PLEASE ASK

Production Team

• Production Manager – Ian Drew

• Stage Manager – Pete Tonks

• DSM – Michelle Palmer

• Lighting Director – Tom Pearce

• Sound – Mark Bourne

• Wardrobe Director – Mandy Harrison

• Marketing Lead– Josh McDonald

Rehearsals

• 12 Monday Evenings 7.00pm – 10.00pm (Starting 26^th January) – 36hrs
• 11 Sunday Afternoons 2.00pm – 6.00pm (Starting Sunday 1^st February) – 44hrs
• Full commitment required and rehearsing at home is essential
• Rehearsal schedules will be provided, not all cast will be required at every rehearsal initially.
• Communication, rehearsal videos and schedules will be posted on our facebook group. All parents/guardians should join this group and cast members old enough to be on social media are encouraged to have access also.

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Show Information

• The production will be performed at The Point, Eastleigh

• Get In Sunday 19^th April 2026
• Mayflower performance “Variety of The Heart” All cast members needed 19^th April 2026

• Tech Rehearsal Monday 20^th April, Dress Rehearsal Tuesday 21^st April 2026

• Show Dates Wednesday 22^nd – Sat 25^th April 2026 (inc Sat Mat)
• Show Fee (Including a Show T-Shirt)

• £100.00 (£30.00 paid at audition by card only and non-refundable)

• 2^nd Payment due 1^st March (£35.00) and 3^rd Payment due 1^st April (£35.00) by bank transfer

Character Breakdown

Ensemble Breakdown

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Auditions - Sun 25^th January at Studio Solutions

2.30pm – Cast Arrive and Register (Under 16’s must have a parent/Guardian)

2.45pm – Auditions Welcome & Start

2.50pm – Dance Auditions

3.15pm – Ensemble Auditions

3.45pm – Characters as per interest form

6.00pm – End (We may finish earlier than this)

Sign Up - Please sign up to mailing list and complete online interest form

Audition Material - Dialogue, music and dance audition videos will be posted online after this launch. This will also be on our social

media and emailed to our mailing list

Thank you for coming, we hope you’ve had all of your questions answered but please feel free to talk to the team before you leave!

We will now teach the audition dance routine and ensemble vocals