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Actors | Singers | Dancers | Music | Producers | Choreographers

Without performers there is no show. Musical Theatre usually requires a much bigger cast than drama productions. Just look at the cast list of any of our Past Shows. We are always looking for new talent of any age. If you want to join, fill in our application form. If you need more information about us, go to our History page.

Actors

In every musical we need not only singing, but acting talent. Usually we are short of males, ironical because there are usually more male than female parts in shows.

Whilst musical shows require predominately musical and dancing skills, acting talent is vitally important. Usually there are some parts where acting is the main requirement.

Many of our performers, after training in our youth section, have gone on to the professional stage, having been encouraged by us, or spotted by talent scouts. See our Majestic Stars page.

Before each show, we hold auditions for parts before a committee, which will usually involve some acting.

If you are interested in this area of performing, then either contact us through the contact page, and/or fill in our performer's membership application form.

Singers

Singing is essential in any musical, from the principals right through to the chorus members. You may be soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass. We always need good singers, who can hold a note, to either peform in a principal part or as part of the chorus.

There is nothing like a good sing at the end of a hard day's work to raise the soul, and encourage the endorphins to flood your body. We have many singalongs, particularly at the beginning of rehearsal, to teach us the tunes. Our Musical Directors are always skilled enough to bring the best out of everyone.

Once again we are always short of males, particularly in the chorus, so please make enquiries.

Many of our performers, after training in our youth section, have gone on to the professional stage, having been encouraged by us, or spotted by talent scouts. See our Majestic Stars page.

Before each show, we hold auditions for parts before a committee, which will usually involve some singing.

If you are interested in this area of performing, then either contact us through the contact page, and/or fill in our performer's membership application form.

Dancers

Spectacle and pizzaz in any show is mostly provided by the dancers. We usually have a select team of accomplished dancers. The chorus will also do some less complicated dance routines when doing singing numbers.

We need dancers who have some training in any of the usual dance types eg.

Do not be put off by the need for experience, come along and see us. Some people have natural dancing ability.

Many of our performers, after training in our youth section, have gone on to the professional stage, having been encouraged by us, or spotted by talent scouts. See our Majestic Stars page.

Before each show, we hold auditions for parts before a committee, which will usually involve some singing.

If you are interested in this area of performing, then either contact us through the contact page, and/or fill in our performer's membership application form.

Music

What is a Musical without music? Good music is thankfully composed by others, to whom we pay royalties. Adaption and arrangement of the original is always required, however, for each show. That is the skill of the musical director.

The musical director works with the producer to choose the right music for a show. In a bespoke musical the music for the show is prescribed by the writer, but with pantomime, the music has to be chosen to suit the scene, performer, and mood. Much thought always goes into choosing the right music for the show, which will appeal the wide ranging tastes of our audience.

We usually produce three shows a year including a musical in October, a pantomime in January, and a musical variety show in May. For the Variety show, music has to be chosen by the producer and musical director together, then adapted, and arranged to suit the cast, and show.

Musical directors typically have some experience in either schools or colleges of putting on shows, but can be drawn from musically talented individuals who have creative flaire.

The Director spends some time with the cast at the beginning of rehearsals teaching them the songs from the shows, and allocating solos where appropriate.

If you are interested in this area of performing, then either contact us through the contact page, and/or fill in our performer's membership application form.

Producers

What does a producer not do? He/she is pivotal to the success of any production, and has to have control of every area of the show. Usually a producer has formerly performed in one area of theatre or another, so as to give experience and knowledge of every aspect of the show.

Not only does a producer have ideas for design of the set, which the stage manager will build and implement, but also has to direct the actors, chorus, and dancers as to how he/she wants the show to be performed. We usually have a separate choreographer, and a Musical Director, but the producer is in ultimate charge of all these areas, and will be consulted for approval of most aspects.

The job is enormously satisfying, when the show is a roaring success, and is liked by the NODA critics. Hours of preparation, however, go on behind the scenes that no one ever sees.

The executive committee will pick a show, then look for a producer a year to two years in advance. The race is then on to design the show, find music, liase with the musical director, stage manager, and choreographer so as to have everything ready for the production.

The producer sits on the auditioning panel, and is responsible for choosing the cast of the show. To read the rules for auditioning click here

Budgets
A budget is set for each show so that the Group can operate in a sound financial manner. It is drawn up and given to the producer for comment.  Budgets are also given to the various departments (eg. sound and light) either in writing or verbally.  These figures cannot be exceeded without the permission of the committee representative. The producer is ultimately responsible for the budget being adhered to.

General House Rules
During rehearsals both metal shutters at the entrance to the rehearsal rooms should be raised and the fire list completed – this is to comply with fire, health and safety regulations.

If you are interested in this area of performing, then either contact us through the contact page, and/or fill in our performer's membership application form.

Choreographers

A choreographer's job is to design and produce the various dances which are interspersed into the show, both for the specialist dancers, and chorus numbers.

Usually, but not always, our choregrapher will have been professionally trained in dance, movement, and choreography.

In most scores there are a handful of dancers who perform more complicated movements, designed and crafted by the choreographer. The chorus, whose predominant purpose is to sing, also provide some dance numbers, sometimes alone, or with the dancers.

The choreographer spends many hours planning the moves in advance before teaching them to the performers at rehearsal. He/she has to liase closely with the producer and the music director.

If you are interested in this area of performing, then either contact us through the contact page, and/or fill in our performer's membership application form.