Audition Prep · VACT

101 Dalmatians KIDS

Charlie's game plan to walk in ready & confident 🐶
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The audition, at a glance

📅WhenSaturday, Aug 22, 2026 · 10:00–10:40 AM
📍WhereVACT Building, Verona
🎭ShowDisney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS · Grades 2–5
🎵What he'll doSing ~30 sec a cappella, learn a short dance on the spot, maybe read a few lines
🎟️Bring4×6 photo of just Charlie · water · dance shoes · conflict calendar
⚠️Conflict calendar must listWHP audition (Aug 30) & every WHP Sunday
💡The whole audition is ~30 minutes and low-pressure. Directors are casting a whole ensemble — every kid is featured. The goal isn't perfection, it's showing energy, a clear voice, a big smile, and that he takes direction well. Charlie has already carried lead roles (Braid Beard, the Mole) — he belongs in that room.
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Pack the audition bag

  • Printed 4×6 photo of just Charlie (head-and-shoulders, smiling, recent)Order a print now so it's ready — drugstore 1-hour or print at home on photo paper.
  • Dance shoes / clean sneakers he can move in
  • Water bottle (full)
  • Conflict calendar, filled out — list the WHP Aug 30 audition and every WHP Sunday, plus any known trips/sportsDirectors need this to build the rehearsal schedule. Be honest & complete; conflicts rarely cost a role.
  • Completed audition form / registration (fill out before you leave home)
  • Comfortable clothes he can dance in — and that show a bit of personality
  • A small snack for after
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The 4-week plan

Small steps each week beat cramming. Check things off as you go — progress saves automatically.

Week 1 — Foundation

this week · Jul 27–Aug 1 Pick the song, start the movie, handle the paperwork.
  • Pick his ~30-second a cappella song (see ideas below) — something he already loves and can sing in tune and loudEasiest win: reuse a song he nailed in Pirate camp, or a Disney tune he knows cold.
  • Watch Disney's 101 Dalmatians together (movie night!) so the characters & world feel familiar
  • Book an August voice lesson with Shelton (booking opens for August — grab a slot)Even one coaching session before Aug 22 sharpens the song a lot.
  • Order the 4×6 photo now so it's not a last-minute scramble
  • Start the conflict calendar — add WHP Aug 30 + WHP Sundays + any fall trips
  • Listen to the show's songs on YouTube (Cruella De Vil, Kanine Krunchies, Dalmatian Conga) in the car

Week 2 — Build

Aug 3–8 Song solid, character choices, get comfortable moving.
  • Sing the song out loud daily — standing tall, hands relaxed, big finishPractice a clean start ("bum-bum-BUM, ready, and...") so he begins confidently a cappella.
  • Pick 1–2 dream roles to secretly aim for (see role guide) and play with those voices at home
  • Practice a "follow-the-leader" dance — you do 8 silly moves, he copies fastThis mirrors the on-the-spot dance. The skill they grade is: watches closely, tries big, smiles through mistakes.
  • Cold-read practice — hand him a few lines from a kids' book and have him read with a character voice, first try
  • Voice lesson #1 (if booked) — bring the audition song

Week 3 — Polish

Aug 10–15 Make it feel easy. Add personality.
  • Full mock audition at home: he walks in, slates ("Hi, I'm Charlie Olson, I'm 10"), sings, then copies a danceSlate = say your name clearly with a smile. Practice it until it's automatic.
  • Record a video of the run-through and watch it together — pick one thing to make bigger (smile? volume? ending pose?)
  • Practice projecting — "sing/talk to the back wall," not the floor
  • Pick the audition outfit (movable + a little personality) and set it aside
  • Confirm the SignUpGenius slot & plan the drive (arrive 10–15 min early)

Week 4 — Audition week

Aug 16–22 · audition Sat Rest the voice, stay loose, have fun.
  • Light practice only — one easy run per day. Don't over-sing the voice this week
  • Pack the bag the night before (photo, dance shoes, water, calendar, form)
  • Good sleep Friday + a real breakfast Saturday; water, not too much dairy before singing
  • Arrive 10–15 min early, use the bathroom, take 3 big breaths
  • The one reminder in the car: "Smile, be loud, and have fun — they want you to be great."
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Song ideas (30 sec, a cappella)

Pick something he can sing in tune, loud, and with character. A song he already knows beats an impressive song he's unsure of. Musical-theatre or Disney tunes show range better than pop.

A song he nailed in Pirate camp (reuse it!) "I've Got No Strings" — Pinocchio "I'd Do Anything" — Oliver! "It's Possible" — Seussical "Following the Leader" — Peter Pan "When You Wish Upon a Star" "Cruella De Vil" (from the show — bold choice!)
🎤 Coach's note: Have him find the highest and lowest comfy note of the song and make sure the cut shows both. Start on a confident note (hum it first in the car), plant his feet, and finish with a clear last note + a little smile — that ending is what they remember.
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Roles to know — and where Charlie shines

He doesn't audition "for a role" here — directors place him — but knowing the parts helps him play the right energy. His superpower is big, funny, characterful leads (hello, Braid Beard). Lean into that.

Jasper / HoraceCruella's bumbling henchmen — the big comedic duo. Perfect fit for Charlie's Braid-Beard comedy chops.
RogerThe warm, funny songwriter — a true male lead who sings. Great target if he wants a singing lead.
PongoThe dad Dalmatian who narrates the adventure — confident, likeable, lots of stage time.
Sergeant TibbsThe brave army cat who rallies the rescue — needs a strong, clear, projecting voice.
Cruella De VilThe scene-stealing villain — brassy and dramatic. Often cast female, but pure showcase energy.
The Puppies & Dogs of LondonLucky, Patch, Rolly, Penny & the ensemble — every one is featured, sings & dances.
🌟If a director asks "any role you're hoping for?" a great answer is honest + flexible: "I'd love a funny part like Jasper or Roger, but I'll have fun in any role!"
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In the room — 6 things that stand out

  • Slate with a smile — name, age, clear and friendly. First impression = confidence.
  • Be LOUD — sing and speak to the back wall. Kids almost always under-project; volume reads as confidence.
  • Take the dance BIG — copy the moves with full energy. Getting it slightly wrong with a smile beats doing it small and safe.
  • Make a character choice — on a read, pick a voice/attitude and commit. Directors love a kid who plays.
  • Recover with a smile — if he forgets a word, keep going and grin. Bouncing back is a skill they're watching for.
  • Say thank you on the way out. Warmth & being easy to work with matters as much as talent.