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How Does Young Generation Work? Every year Young Generation stage two shows, one in the Civic Theatre and the other in the Cramphorn Theatre both in Chelmsford. Once it has been decided which show to do there will be a number of music calls to familiarise yourself with the music. Audition pieces will be given to those who wish to “go” for a part. Auditions take place in front of an audition panel. This panel is usually made up of the production team that will be involved in the putting the show together, the Director, music director, production assistant and dance captain. These are all people associated with the society and many you will know from HQ. When auditioning for a part the audition will be “closed”, i.e. you will go in to the hall on your own and someone there will read any other dialogue required for your piece. If you are auditioning for ensemble you will probably audition in small groups. The audition panel make their casting decisions and you are notified by telephone, usually on the same day. The society does its best to select shows that can accommodate as many members as they can, however it is possible that you may not get the part you auditioned for or a place in the ensemble. If this is the case you will still be a member, get newsletters and come along to any workshops the society arranges.		Joining Chelmsford Young Generation Amateur Musical Society Joining Young Gen is easy. Contact the membership secretary Jill Parsons on 01245 478944. There is currently a waiting list for new members under the age of 10years
		Young-Gen rehearse at their own purpose built hall in Meteor Way, Chelmsford. Rehearsals take place on Thursday evenings and run from 7:30pm to 10pm. During the initial stages of a new production there will be some Saturday rehearsals, these run from 10am to 5pm.
		COSTS and EQUIPMENT
		Membership for one year is £5.00. You will receive a membership card, which also gives you 10% discount on dancewear and footwear at Jems in Moulsham Street, Chelmsford.
		You will need to be equipped for rehearsals. To start with you will need the following:
		Boys
		Black jazz shoes Comfortable trousers, track bottoms are fine.
		Girls
		Black jazz shoes Black character shoes Black circle skirt.
		Show Fees.
		If you are succesful during auditions and become a member of the cast you have to pay a show fee. This fee is used in a variety of ways toward the production. The show fee varies from show to show but can be between £20-£35. Next you will need a script, these are either purchased outright or hired and returned. You can expect to pay roughly £7-£10.
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Costumes.
Young Gen has a huge wardrobe department, if they do not have what is needed costumes are hired at great expense this cost is covered by the society. However sometimes a little help is required and parents or members are asked to provide things for their own costume. This could range from simple inexpensive items such as belts and a shirt in a specified colour or to a particular colour shoe. Young Gen members use charity shops and their dress making skills if they have then to fulfil these requirements. In reception we have a for sale notice for those who have things that no longer fit them and a wanted board for those who need something that someone might be prepare to loan.

Chelmsford Young Generation Amateur Musical Society