Whitefish Bay High School Theater
Inspiring Passion
Whitefish Bay High School Theater
Inspiring Passion

42nd Street Preparation

42nd Street ~ Audition Preparation

Musical Performance Dates:

Weekend One: March 6, 7, 8 / Weekend Two: March 13 & 14

Welcome!  As musical auditions approach, we would like to prepare you as effectively as possible so that you can show us what you are capable of on stage.  Because of this, we have scheduled a workshop as well as the audition process.  Please realize that we very much appreciate your efforts throughout this process, but attending the workshop, auditions, etc. does not guarantee anyone a role.  We will try to pick the best individuals for the production; therefore, we are very open to anyone and everyone who will positively contribute to 42nd Street so please… blow us away!  Impress us beyond belief!  We WANT you to do well ☺

Dance Opportunities: Auditorium

  • When: Saturday, October 18 from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM & November 22 from 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  • What: Tina will teach the basics of tap and give you opportunities to practice and become comfortable early
  • Bring: Comfortable clothes and gym shoes / tap shoes

Optional Musical Workshop:

  • When:  Monday, November 24th 
    • Arrive by 3:40 & will last until 7:00
    • Bring a snack / water
  • Where:  we will meet in the cafeteria, but we will also utilize the choir room and the auditorium
  • What For:  
    • at the workshop, you will :
      • receive instruction in singing, dancing, acting, and auditioning
      • receive specific material you need to prepare for auditions.  
      • meet with Ms. Kind-Keppel (acting and general audition preparation), Ms. Wozniak (dancing) and Mr. Johnston (acting and singing) so we can help you prepare effectively.
  • Who?  We invite anyone who is interested in auditioning for the musical to attend the workshop; however, it is NOT required.

Auditions:

  • Tuesday, December 2nd:  Singing in CHOIR ROOM
    • We will begin at 3:45 in choir room
    • Each person will sing individually
  • Wednesday, December 3rd: Acting Auditions in CHOIR ROOM and Dancing in the AUDITORIUM (ALL)
    • We will begin at 3:45 in choir room
    • People will act individually
    • People will dance in small groups
  • Thursday, December 4th: CALL BACKS 
    • If we call you back, Ms. Kind-Keppel will email you with preparation instructions.
    • If you are not called back, that DOES NOT mean that you have not been cast in the show.  We just don’t need to see you again.  
    • Call Backs will begin at 3:45 in choir room
  • Weekend (December 6th & 7th):
    • Cast List Posted Online
    • wfbhstheater.com or email

Before winter break (starting on Monday, December 8th and ending on Tuesday, December 23rd), we will rehearse every school day.  We also will rehearse on Saturdays.  If cast, please meet on Monday, December 8th after school in the choir room for schedules, scripts, and to begin our work.

If you want to start preparing… do the following:

  • Familiarize yourself with the story of 42nd Street
  • Familiarize yourself with songs and dances from 42nd Street
  1. Familiarize yourself with the characters from 42nd Street

INTERSTED IN TAP SHOES???

No student needs to purchase tap shoes to audition for 42nd Street.  Doing so does not guarantee anyone a role.  However, if you are interested in doing so, here are some options:

Tap shoe options for female-identifying actors: BLACK and 1.5 inch heel

Tap shoe options for male-identifying actors: Make sure you order a Hard sole – NOT “soft sole” or “jazz taps”

Tap shoes for nonbinary actors: Make sure you order a Hard sole – NOT “soft sole” or “jazz taps”