The Odd Couple
Hysterically funny! Neil Simon's Female Version!.
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2011/12 Season Auditions
10/04/11 Press Release
Auditions for Kelowna Actors Studio’s Full 2011/12 Season
Music Stand Series:
Brigadoon & A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to The Forum
Mainstage Season
A Streetcar Named Desire
Annie
Nunsense
Evita
The Odd Couple Female Version
La Cage Aux Folles
Mandatory Expression
Angels in America (adult themes, language & situations)
What To Prepare:
Please call and schedule a time specific appointment by calling Margaret, Artistic Associate at 250-862-2867 ext. 206
Adults for Musicals
Friday, May 66:30pm to 11pmAdults for Musicals Only (14 and up)
Saturday, May 74pm to 6pmAdults for Musicals Only
*A memorized song (best 16 bars) from the traditional Broadway repertoire, not from any of the shows being presented. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist; facilities for pre-recorded accompaniments are NOT available. Singing without piano is not permitted. All people auditioning may be asked to do some basic range and / or musicianship tests.
A one minute contemporary comedic or dramatic monologue. Please note due to time restrictions you may be stopped during the monologue.
You will be seen in 5 minute time increments.
All people auditioning for musicals may have to participate in a group movement audition AT THE CALL BACKS. Please bring comfortable clothing, water bottle and appropriate footwear.
Children for Musicals
Saturday, May 710am to 4pmChildren for Annie & Evita
(Girls required for Annie)
(Boys/Girls required for Evita)
Ages 6 to 13
MUST BE ABLE TO READ
Memorize the best 16 bars from a musical theatre song not from Annie, Evita, or Little Mermaid and a 30 to 60 second memorized monologue or story. Children will be in groups of 16 to 24 in a one hour workshop running at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
*See requirements for auditions in the Adults for Musicals Category above
Adults for Plays (Streetcar; Odd Couple; Angels)
Saturday, May 77pm to 11pm Adults for Plays only
In groups of 8 to 12 every 40 minutes.
Contemporary dramatic or comedic one minute memorized monologue you MAY
be requested to cold read as well. These will be done in groups of 8 to 12
every 40 minutes.
Angels in America rehearsals monthly at specified times (please see
the rehearsal schedule) starting this May 2010.
Group Call Backs:
Saturday, May 14, 9am to 10pm - you will be given specific times for call backs dependent on what shows we need to see you for. Not all roles and specific ensemble roles will require callbacks.
PLEASE BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF IF YOU AUDITION FOR ALL 9 SHOWS YOU COULD END UP IN ALL 9 SHOWS – IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY CERTAIN SHOWS OR ROLES PLEASE TELL THE AUDITION PANEL.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Music Stand Series:
BrigadoonSeptember 22-25, 2011
A Funny Thing...Forum January 19-22, 2012
*There are only 4 rehearsals for the Music Stand Series before the run of the show – these performances are done ‘on’ book
A Streetcar Named DesireOctober 12 to 29, 2011
AnnieNovember 30 to December 17, 2011
NunsenseFebruary 8 to 25, 2012
EvitaApril 11 to 28, 2012
The Odd Couple – FemaleMay 23 to June 9, 2012
Angels In AmericaJune 20 to 24, 2012
La Cage Aux FollesJuly 18 to August 4, 2012
*REHEARSALS FOR KELOWNA ACTORS STUDIO BEGINS 6 – 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO OPENING NIGHT (3 to 4x per week dependent on the role you have received)
Angels in America rehearses monthly starting May 2010.
A FULL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT AUDITIONS
Shows run from Wednesday to Sunday eve. 8pm (7pm call) with a Saturday Matinee 1pm (Noon call) for 3 weeks – The final week we close on a Saturday night.
You must be available for ALL rehearsals and performances
IF YOU RECEIVE A CALL BACK, CALL BACKS WILL BE LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.KelownaActorsStudio.com
ON MONDAY, MAY 9 BY NOON.
MUSIC CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE.
If your name is not on the call backlist, thank you for auditioning and we hope to see you at our next round of auditions. If interested in stage crew please contact Kelly to 250-862-2867 ext. 203
See you at the show or in one of our many classes!
ROLES AVAILABLE
Please note that age ranges given indicate appearance onstage as opposed to chronological age.
BREAK A LEG
Call Margaret 250-862-2867 ext. 206 to book your audition time
You must have a time booked in advance to audition.
Thank you.
A Streetcar Named Desire-Tennessee Williams
Set in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the restless years following World War Two, A Streetcar Named Desire is the story of Blanche DuBois, a weak and disturbed woman on a desperate prowl for someplace in the world to call her own. After losing their ancestral home, Belle Reve, Blanche shows up at the doorstep of her sister, Stella. However, Blanche’s snobbery wins her the instant dislike of Stella’s husband. (Louisiana accents required)
Character Descriptions Blanche Dubois (F, 30-40) Intelligent and fragile, preferring illusion over reality. Vain and fearful of losing her looks. Presenting herself as pure, innocent and ladylike, she hides a disreputable past, including a marriage which ended tragically. She is a flirt, a chatterbox and a tease. She secretly drinks. She has been described by the playwright as like a moth, fluttering around a light. An English teacher, forced to flee after a scandal involving a student.
Stella Kowalski (F, 23-30) Intelligent, capable, pragmatic and realistic, she is Blanche’s younger sister, opposite in personality and worldview. Attractive without relying on makeup, hair and clothes, she is comfortable in her own skin, frank and honest with herself and with others. Stanley loves her and may even respect her, in his fashion. Their relationship is frankly sexual, volatile and passionate; they are well matched. Housewife, soon to be mother.
Stanley Kowalski (M, 27-40) Uneducated, though street-smart and intuitive. Hyper-masculine and brutish. Handsome and physically imposing, with an undeniable and obvious sexuality. A natural leader, popular with men and attractive to women. Passionately in love with Stella. Uncomplicated and pragmatic, with no patience for pretense or hypocrisy. Former Military, current factory worker.
Harold “Mitch” Mitchell (M, 27-50) Stanley’s co-worker and friend. Gullible, easily led, Momma’s boy. Lives with his terminally ill mother. Dazzled and taken in by Blanche at first, wounded and hurt when he learns of her duplicity. Kind, gentle and loyal. Poker buddy.
Eunice Hubell (F, 25-40) Landlady and friend to Stella, lives upstairs with husband Steve.
Steve Hubell (M, 25-40) Landlord and friend to Stanley, lives upstairs with wife Eunice. Poker buddy.
Pablo Gonzales (M, 25-40) Hispanic, co-worker of Stanley, poker buddy.
A Young Man (M, 17-28) Newspaper delivery boy. Attractive and innocent. The type of very young man Blanche has been attracted to in the past.
A Doctor (M, 35-75) Sent from asylum to pick up Blanche. Sensitive and astute, knows how to relate to Blanche.
A Nurse (F, 30-70) Sent from asylum to pick up Blanche; gruff, overly-officious, ungentle. (will be doubled with Mexican Woman)
A Mexican Woman (F, 30-70) Flower vendor.
ANNIE - Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin, Based on the comic strip ‘Little Orphan Annie’
1933, Manhattan's lower east side, the depression. Based on the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" by Harold Gray, this musical follows a 10-year-old orphan girl (and her dog, Sandy) as she attempts to find her parents in order to escape the horrible Miss Hannigan, the matron of the orphanage. Eventually, however, it is discovered that her parents have been dead for some time, but she is comforted and adopted by millianaire Oliver Warbucks.
Annie: (child legit mezzo, 10, A to high F) Big voiced, energetic, street-wiseyet warm orphan.
Miss Hannigan: (Gravelly Mezzo, 35-60, A to Ab) Alcoholic, unhappy orphanage matron. Excellent comedic timing and acrid delivery.
Oliver Warbucks: (Baritone, 40-65, C to high F) Warm-hearted, sincere, but business minded, lonely.
Grace Ferrell: (Soprano, 25-35, A to high G) Oliver's faithful private secretary. Beautiful & loyal.
Rooster: (Tenor/Baritone, 30-50, B to high G) Miss Hannigan's criminal brother.
Lily: (Squeaky Soprano, 20-45, D to high G) Rooster's floozy girlfriend.-
Roosevelt (Baritone, 35-65, Cb to E#) Do I need to describe him? He's the President.
Cecille, Annette: (Mezzo, 21-55, the maids)
Mrs. Pugh, Mrs .Greer - Warbucks Servants (various vocal ranges)
Orphans: (all must sing & dance well)
Molly (6) Pepper (12) Kate (7) Duffy (13) Tessie (10) July (13)
Bert Healy: Wise Cracking Radio Personality (Tenor)
Great Character Roles in the ensemble with many solo parts: Star To Be, Fred McCracken, Ickes, Ward, Bundles McCloskey, Jimmy Johnson, Boylan Sisters, Dog Catchers, Drake, cabinet members, announcer, usherette, Cordell Hull, Eddie, Francis Perkins, Henry Morgenthau, Honor Guard.
NUNSENSE - Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Goggin
The present, in New Jersey. The Little Sisters of Hoboken must raise money to bury members of their order who died of botulism. They decide to perform a show to raise the money at the Mount Saint Helen's School Auditorium.
There are five characters and five performers. No chorus.
Sister Mary Regina: A model Mother Superior. An outrageous, quick-witted soul who knows how to get a laugh. She tries to convince us she's strict.
Sister Mary Hubert : A kind person, understanding & diplomatic. Supposed to be dignified, but ready to kick up her heels with the slightest bit of encouragement.
Sister Robert Anne : A tough streetwise nun with a heart of gold. Can hit a baseball "out of the park".
Sister Mary Amnesia: The picture of innocence. She can't remember her past and so looks at each new day with a childlike joy.
Sister Mary Leo: A former professional dancer, always eager to display her talent. Young, impressionable, and easily led astray.
EVITA - Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Evita is based on the life story of Eva Perón, the second wife of the Argentine president Juan Perón. Eva Duarte was born in 1919, illegitimate, poor, without privilege. She became the most powerful woman her country had ever seen, the First Lady of Argentina at the age of 27. She died in 1952 of cancer, aged 33.
Eva Peron: (Legit Mezzo, light dancing, 20 - 35) A beautiful, ambitious and power-hungry woman who rises to become the spiritual leader of Argentina by age twenty-six. A woman of few options, she uses her sexuality to build power. Vocally demanding/dancer
Juan Peron: (Baritone, 35 - 55): An officer in the Argentina army who rises to become the Argentine President. An opportunistic fat-cat.
Che Guevara: CAST
Agustin Magaldi: (Tenor, 20 - 40): A handsome tango singer and former lover of Eva.
Peron's Mistress: (Mezzo, 14 - 20): Juan Peron's fifteen-year-old lover.
The Company (People of Argentina/Officers/Street people) - vocally demanding. A great show for men!
The Odd Couple – Female Version - By Neil Simon
Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers but the hilarity remains the same.
Characters:
Florence Unger (30 -50) - Best friend of Olive Madison. Recently separated from her husband.
Olive Madison (30 to 50)- Best friend of Florence Unger. Divorced not so long ago.
Mickey (30 to 50)- Part of the girl gang. A tough cop, and proud of it.
Renee- (30 to 50) Part of the girl gang. Loves telling stories and gossip
Sylvie- (30 - 50)Part of the girl gang. Always ready with a wisecrack
Vera- (20-35) Part of the girl gang. The youngest and most naive of the group.
Jesus Costazuela (30-50) - Brother of Manolo, neighbor of Olive. From Barcelona, Spain. Comedy role.
Manolo Costazuela (30 - 50) - Brother of Jesus, neighbor of Olive. From Barcelona, Spain. Comedy role.
LA CAGES AUX FOLLES (THE BIRDCAGE) - Book by Harvey Fierstein, Lyrics and Music by Jerry Herman - Based on the play by Jean Poiret.
Present day in St. Tropez. Jean-Michel prepares to bring his fiance home to meet his parents - his father, and his father's gay partner. Unfortunately, the fiance's family is very conservative, and Jean-Michel would rather not have them meet his dad's lover. No problem - his lover is a female impersonator, and can pretend to be his mother!
Many people may better recognize this story as The Bird Cage - the movie version which starred Robin Williams and Nathan Lane.
The Cagelles – These are the 6 - 8 fabulous showgirls at La Cage aux Folles. They are the most accomplished female impersonators in France. They all have different names, a different look and they all must sing and dance.This is the opportunity of a lifetime to play the most glamorous characters ever. We may cast some women as Cagelles, as well.
George and Albin: A loving couple of over 20 years, George (no dresses or heels) is the MC and Albin (lots of dresses and lots of heels) the fabulous star of the La Cage nightclub. These are mature men with a stage age of 35 to 55 years old. Must sing extremely well. Must have personality to spare! Comic timing a must!
George: Is the heart of the show and has the most to do. Singing range: Baritone/Tenor
Albin: CAST
Jean Michael: George’s son. Stage age of 20-28. Funny and headstrong, must sing and dance well. Singing range: Baritone
Ann: Jean Michael’s lady love. Stage age of 18-25. Must sing and dance well. Lovely, innocent Singing range: Soprano
Mr. Dindon : Ann’s uptight conservative father. Good actor with terrific comedy timing. Stage age 40 to 60. Sings.
Mrs. Dindon : Ann’s mother. Has a great story arc. Starts out uptight and conservative, but softens and changes dramatically by the end of the show. Great acting role. Must sing well. Stage age 38 to 55. Sings.
Jacob, the Maid: Sometimes the butler, sometimes the maid! Here is a role of great comic timing, personality and zest. The wackiest role in the show. Must move well in a 2 inch heels. Stage age 20 to 35.
Jacqueline: The proprietress of a local restaurant, gets to sing a great deal of “The Best of Times is Now.” Good actress, great singer (can be played by character singer as well), stage age of 30 plus to whatever. Singing range: Alto
Francis: Fussy stage manager of La Cage nightclub. Good comic actor. Good dancer. Stage age 20 to 40.
Chorus - Other townspeople of St. Tropez of all sizes and ages (over 16). Everyone sings! Everyone dances! Townspeople include:
Tabarro, Hercule and Pepe – Sailors, Fisherman who double as La Cage singers. Stage ages 20 to 60.
Paulette, Babette, Collette – Women in the town who double as singers in La Cage. Stage ages 20 to 60.
Mr. and Mrs. Renaud – Stage age of 30 to 60. Owners of seaside café. Good movers and singers.
Mandatory Expression Theatre Company Auditions
(Most characters play multiple roles)
ANGELS IN AMERICA - by Tony Kushner
1.) MALE (28-40; any ethnicity) - PRIOR WALTER. Waspy man. Trust-fund baby and caterer. Simultaneously frail and intense. His family goes back to the Mayflower. Has a huge emotional range. Must have real wit and charisma.
2.) MALE (28-40; Caucasian) - LOUIS IRONSON. Jewish man. Court clerk. Intense, conflicted. Seriously intellectual. A bit of an emotional basket case, struggling with his desires and self-loathing
3.) FEMALE (25-35; any ethnicity) - HARPER PITT. Ex-Mormon. Housewife. An agoraphobic trapped in her neuroses and Valium addiction. Actress must be able to portray wild flights of fancy and hallucination while maintaining our sympathy.
4.) MALE (28-34; any ethnicity) - JOE PITT. Young lawyer. Mormon. Deeply closeted. Very good looking; the epitome of the corn-fed Midwesterner. Struggles with his sexual identity.
5.) MALE (50-65; Caucasian) - ROY COHN. Jewish man. Lawyer. Viciously smart. Intense, powerful, bile-spewing. Struggling with the later stages of AIDS, and in denial of everything.
6.) FEMALE (55-65; any ethnicity) - HANNAH PITT/OTHERS. Hannah: Mormon housewife. Steady, thoughtful, caring and tough. Actress also plays Ethel Rosenberg, a Rabbi, Male Doctors, and more.
7.) MALE (20-34; African-American) - BELIZE. Drag queen. Prior's best friend. Registered nurse. Great style and wit and verbal intensity;
8.) FEMALE (35-45; any ethnicity) - ANGEL/OTHERS. Angel: An angel. Has power and force and intensity. Can appear somewhat gender-neutral. Magnificent. Extraordinary linguistic skills. Actress also plays a Nurse and more;
NOTE:
Most actors play multiple roles.
Music Stand Series
Brigadoon Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner & Music by Frederick Loewe
This is a Scottish fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred years. It includes Waitin' for My Dearie, I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean, Come to Me, Bend to Me, Almost Like Being in Love, There But for You Go I, The Heather on the Hill and My Mother's Weddin' Day. This is a tribute to simplicity, true love and goodness, which is hidden from the ordinary traveler.
Music Stand Series:
Brigadoon & A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to The Forum
Mainstage Season
A Streetcar Named Desire
Annie
Nunsense
Evita
The Odd Couple Female Version
La Cage Aux Folles
Mandatory Expression
Angels in America (adult themes, language & situations)
What To Prepare:
Please call and schedule a time specific appointment by calling Margaret, Artistic Associate at 250-862-2867 ext. 206
Adults for Musicals
Friday, May 66:30pm to 11pmAdults for Musicals Only (14 and up)
Saturday, May 74pm to 6pmAdults for Musicals Only
*A memorized song (best 16 bars) from the traditional Broadway repertoire, not from any of the shows being presented. Please bring sheet music in the correct key for the accompanist; facilities for pre-recorded accompaniments are NOT available. Singing without piano is not permitted. All people auditioning may be asked to do some basic range and / or musicianship tests.
A one minute contemporary comedic or dramatic monologue. Please note due to time restrictions you may be stopped during the monologue.
You will be seen in 5 minute time increments.
All people auditioning for musicals may have to participate in a group movement audition AT THE CALL BACKS. Please bring comfortable clothing, water bottle and appropriate footwear.
Children for Musicals
Saturday, May 710am to 4pmChildren for Annie & Evita
(Girls required for Annie)
(Boys/Girls required for Evita)
Ages 6 to 13
MUST BE ABLE TO READ
Memorize the best 16 bars from a musical theatre song not from Annie, Evita, or Little Mermaid and a 30 to 60 second memorized monologue or story. Children will be in groups of 16 to 24 in a one hour workshop running at 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
*See requirements for auditions in the Adults for Musicals Category above
Adults for Plays (Streetcar; Odd Couple; Angels)
Saturday, May 77pm to 11pm Adults for Plays only
In groups of 8 to 12 every 40 minutes.
Contemporary dramatic or comedic one minute memorized monologue you MAY
be requested to cold read as well. These will be done in groups of 8 to 12
every 40 minutes.
Angels in America rehearsals monthly at specified times (please see
the rehearsal schedule) starting this May 2010.
Group Call Backs:
Saturday, May 14, 9am to 10pm - you will be given specific times for call backs dependent on what shows we need to see you for. Not all roles and specific ensemble roles will require callbacks.
PLEASE BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF IF YOU AUDITION FOR ALL 9 SHOWS YOU COULD END UP IN ALL 9 SHOWS – IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY CERTAIN SHOWS OR ROLES PLEASE TELL THE AUDITION PANEL.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Music Stand Series:
BrigadoonSeptember 22-25, 2011
A Funny Thing...Forum January 19-22, 2012
*There are only 4 rehearsals for the Music Stand Series before the run of the show – these performances are done ‘on’ book
A Streetcar Named DesireOctober 12 to 29, 2011
AnnieNovember 30 to December 17, 2011
NunsenseFebruary 8 to 25, 2012
EvitaApril 11 to 28, 2012
The Odd Couple – FemaleMay 23 to June 9, 2012
Angels In AmericaJune 20 to 24, 2012
La Cage Aux FollesJuly 18 to August 4, 2012
*REHEARSALS FOR KELOWNA ACTORS STUDIO BEGINS 6 – 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO OPENING NIGHT (3 to 4x per week dependent on the role you have received)
Angels in America rehearses monthly starting May 2010.
A FULL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT AUDITIONS
Shows run from Wednesday to Sunday eve. 8pm (7pm call) with a Saturday Matinee 1pm (Noon call) for 3 weeks – The final week we close on a Saturday night.
You must be available for ALL rehearsals and performances
IF YOU RECEIVE A CALL BACK, CALL BACKS WILL BE LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.KelownaActorsStudio.com
ON MONDAY, MAY 9 BY NOON.
MUSIC CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE.
If your name is not on the call backlist, thank you for auditioning and we hope to see you at our next round of auditions. If interested in stage crew please contact Kelly to 250-862-2867 ext. 203
See you at the show or in one of our many classes!
ROLES AVAILABLE
Please note that age ranges given indicate appearance onstage as opposed to chronological age.
BREAK A LEG
Call Margaret 250-862-2867 ext. 206 to book your audition time
You must have a time booked in advance to audition.
Thank you.
A Streetcar Named Desire-Tennessee Williams
Set in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the restless years following World War Two, A Streetcar Named Desire is the story of Blanche DuBois, a weak and disturbed woman on a desperate prowl for someplace in the world to call her own. After losing their ancestral home, Belle Reve, Blanche shows up at the doorstep of her sister, Stella. However, Blanche’s snobbery wins her the instant dislike of Stella’s husband. (Louisiana accents required)
Character Descriptions Blanche Dubois (F, 30-40) Intelligent and fragile, preferring illusion over reality. Vain and fearful of losing her looks. Presenting herself as pure, innocent and ladylike, she hides a disreputable past, including a marriage which ended tragically. She is a flirt, a chatterbox and a tease. She secretly drinks. She has been described by the playwright as like a moth, fluttering around a light. An English teacher, forced to flee after a scandal involving a student.
Stella Kowalski (F, 23-30) Intelligent, capable, pragmatic and realistic, she is Blanche’s younger sister, opposite in personality and worldview. Attractive without relying on makeup, hair and clothes, she is comfortable in her own skin, frank and honest with herself and with others. Stanley loves her and may even respect her, in his fashion. Their relationship is frankly sexual, volatile and passionate; they are well matched. Housewife, soon to be mother.
Stanley Kowalski (M, 27-40) Uneducated, though street-smart and intuitive. Hyper-masculine and brutish. Handsome and physically imposing, with an undeniable and obvious sexuality. A natural leader, popular with men and attractive to women. Passionately in love with Stella. Uncomplicated and pragmatic, with no patience for pretense or hypocrisy. Former Military, current factory worker.
Harold “Mitch” Mitchell (M, 27-50) Stanley’s co-worker and friend. Gullible, easily led, Momma’s boy. Lives with his terminally ill mother. Dazzled and taken in by Blanche at first, wounded and hurt when he learns of her duplicity. Kind, gentle and loyal. Poker buddy.
Eunice Hubell (F, 25-40) Landlady and friend to Stella, lives upstairs with husband Steve.
Steve Hubell (M, 25-40) Landlord and friend to Stanley, lives upstairs with wife Eunice. Poker buddy.
Pablo Gonzales (M, 25-40) Hispanic, co-worker of Stanley, poker buddy.
A Young Man (M, 17-28) Newspaper delivery boy. Attractive and innocent. The type of very young man Blanche has been attracted to in the past.
A Doctor (M, 35-75) Sent from asylum to pick up Blanche. Sensitive and astute, knows how to relate to Blanche.
A Nurse (F, 30-70) Sent from asylum to pick up Blanche; gruff, overly-officious, ungentle. (will be doubled with Mexican Woman)
A Mexican Woman (F, 30-70) Flower vendor.
ANNIE - Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin, Based on the comic strip ‘Little Orphan Annie’
1933, Manhattan's lower east side, the depression. Based on the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" by Harold Gray, this musical follows a 10-year-old orphan girl (and her dog, Sandy) as she attempts to find her parents in order to escape the horrible Miss Hannigan, the matron of the orphanage. Eventually, however, it is discovered that her parents have been dead for some time, but she is comforted and adopted by millianaire Oliver Warbucks.
Annie: (child legit mezzo, 10, A to high F) Big voiced, energetic, street-wiseyet warm orphan.
Miss Hannigan: (Gravelly Mezzo, 35-60, A to Ab) Alcoholic, unhappy orphanage matron. Excellent comedic timing and acrid delivery.
Oliver Warbucks: (Baritone, 40-65, C to high F) Warm-hearted, sincere, but business minded, lonely.
Grace Ferrell: (Soprano, 25-35, A to high G) Oliver's faithful private secretary. Beautiful & loyal.
Rooster: (Tenor/Baritone, 30-50, B to high G) Miss Hannigan's criminal brother.
Lily: (Squeaky Soprano, 20-45, D to high G) Rooster's floozy girlfriend.-
Roosevelt (Baritone, 35-65, Cb to E#) Do I need to describe him? He's the President.
Cecille, Annette: (Mezzo, 21-55, the maids)
Mrs. Pugh, Mrs .Greer - Warbucks Servants (various vocal ranges)
Orphans: (all must sing & dance well)
Molly (6) Pepper (12) Kate (7) Duffy (13) Tessie (10) July (13)
Bert Healy: Wise Cracking Radio Personality (Tenor)
Great Character Roles in the ensemble with many solo parts: Star To Be, Fred McCracken, Ickes, Ward, Bundles McCloskey, Jimmy Johnson, Boylan Sisters, Dog Catchers, Drake, cabinet members, announcer, usherette, Cordell Hull, Eddie, Francis Perkins, Henry Morgenthau, Honor Guard.
NUNSENSE - Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Goggin
The present, in New Jersey. The Little Sisters of Hoboken must raise money to bury members of their order who died of botulism. They decide to perform a show to raise the money at the Mount Saint Helen's School Auditorium.
There are five characters and five performers. No chorus.
Sister Mary Regina: A model Mother Superior. An outrageous, quick-witted soul who knows how to get a laugh. She tries to convince us she's strict.
Sister Mary Hubert : A kind person, understanding & diplomatic. Supposed to be dignified, but ready to kick up her heels with the slightest bit of encouragement.
Sister Robert Anne : A tough streetwise nun with a heart of gold. Can hit a baseball "out of the park".
Sister Mary Amnesia: The picture of innocence. She can't remember her past and so looks at each new day with a childlike joy.
Sister Mary Leo: A former professional dancer, always eager to display her talent. Young, impressionable, and easily led astray.
EVITA - Lyrics by Tim Rice, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Evita is based on the life story of Eva Perón, the second wife of the Argentine president Juan Perón. Eva Duarte was born in 1919, illegitimate, poor, without privilege. She became the most powerful woman her country had ever seen, the First Lady of Argentina at the age of 27. She died in 1952 of cancer, aged 33.
Eva Peron: (Legit Mezzo, light dancing, 20 - 35) A beautiful, ambitious and power-hungry woman who rises to become the spiritual leader of Argentina by age twenty-six. A woman of few options, she uses her sexuality to build power. Vocally demanding/dancer
Juan Peron: (Baritone, 35 - 55): An officer in the Argentina army who rises to become the Argentine President. An opportunistic fat-cat.
Che Guevara: CAST
Agustin Magaldi: (Tenor, 20 - 40): A handsome tango singer and former lover of Eva.
Peron's Mistress: (Mezzo, 14 - 20): Juan Peron's fifteen-year-old lover.
The Company (People of Argentina/Officers/Street people) - vocally demanding. A great show for men!
The Odd Couple – Female Version - By Neil Simon
Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers but the hilarity remains the same.
Characters:
Florence Unger (30 -50) - Best friend of Olive Madison. Recently separated from her husband.
Olive Madison (30 to 50)- Best friend of Florence Unger. Divorced not so long ago.
Mickey (30 to 50)- Part of the girl gang. A tough cop, and proud of it.
Renee- (30 to 50) Part of the girl gang. Loves telling stories and gossip
Sylvie- (30 - 50)Part of the girl gang. Always ready with a wisecrack
Vera- (20-35) Part of the girl gang. The youngest and most naive of the group.
Jesus Costazuela (30-50) - Brother of Manolo, neighbor of Olive. From Barcelona, Spain. Comedy role.
Manolo Costazuela (30 - 50) - Brother of Jesus, neighbor of Olive. From Barcelona, Spain. Comedy role.
LA CAGES AUX FOLLES (THE BIRDCAGE) - Book by Harvey Fierstein, Lyrics and Music by Jerry Herman - Based on the play by Jean Poiret.
Present day in St. Tropez. Jean-Michel prepares to bring his fiance home to meet his parents - his father, and his father's gay partner. Unfortunately, the fiance's family is very conservative, and Jean-Michel would rather not have them meet his dad's lover. No problem - his lover is a female impersonator, and can pretend to be his mother!
Many people may better recognize this story as The Bird Cage - the movie version which starred Robin Williams and Nathan Lane.
The Cagelles – These are the 6 - 8 fabulous showgirls at La Cage aux Folles. They are the most accomplished female impersonators in France. They all have different names, a different look and they all must sing and dance.This is the opportunity of a lifetime to play the most glamorous characters ever. We may cast some women as Cagelles, as well.
George and Albin: A loving couple of over 20 years, George (no dresses or heels) is the MC and Albin (lots of dresses and lots of heels) the fabulous star of the La Cage nightclub. These are mature men with a stage age of 35 to 55 years old. Must sing extremely well. Must have personality to spare! Comic timing a must!
George: Is the heart of the show and has the most to do. Singing range: Baritone/Tenor
Albin: CAST
Jean Michael: George’s son. Stage age of 20-28. Funny and headstrong, must sing and dance well. Singing range: Baritone
Ann: Jean Michael’s lady love. Stage age of 18-25. Must sing and dance well. Lovely, innocent Singing range: Soprano
Mr. Dindon : Ann’s uptight conservative father. Good actor with terrific comedy timing. Stage age 40 to 60. Sings.
Mrs. Dindon : Ann’s mother. Has a great story arc. Starts out uptight and conservative, but softens and changes dramatically by the end of the show. Great acting role. Must sing well. Stage age 38 to 55. Sings.
Jacob, the Maid: Sometimes the butler, sometimes the maid! Here is a role of great comic timing, personality and zest. The wackiest role in the show. Must move well in a 2 inch heels. Stage age 20 to 35.
Jacqueline: The proprietress of a local restaurant, gets to sing a great deal of “The Best of Times is Now.” Good actress, great singer (can be played by character singer as well), stage age of 30 plus to whatever. Singing range: Alto
Francis: Fussy stage manager of La Cage nightclub. Good comic actor. Good dancer. Stage age 20 to 40.
Chorus - Other townspeople of St. Tropez of all sizes and ages (over 16). Everyone sings! Everyone dances! Townspeople include:
Tabarro, Hercule and Pepe – Sailors, Fisherman who double as La Cage singers. Stage ages 20 to 60.
Paulette, Babette, Collette – Women in the town who double as singers in La Cage. Stage ages 20 to 60.
Mr. and Mrs. Renaud – Stage age of 30 to 60. Owners of seaside café. Good movers and singers.
Mandatory Expression Theatre Company Auditions
(Most characters play multiple roles)
ANGELS IN AMERICA - by Tony Kushner
1.) MALE (28-40; any ethnicity) - PRIOR WALTER. Waspy man. Trust-fund baby and caterer. Simultaneously frail and intense. His family goes back to the Mayflower. Has a huge emotional range. Must have real wit and charisma.
2.) MALE (28-40; Caucasian) - LOUIS IRONSON. Jewish man. Court clerk. Intense, conflicted. Seriously intellectual. A bit of an emotional basket case, struggling with his desires and self-loathing
3.) FEMALE (25-35; any ethnicity) - HARPER PITT. Ex-Mormon. Housewife. An agoraphobic trapped in her neuroses and Valium addiction. Actress must be able to portray wild flights of fancy and hallucination while maintaining our sympathy.
4.) MALE (28-34; any ethnicity) - JOE PITT. Young lawyer. Mormon. Deeply closeted. Very good looking; the epitome of the corn-fed Midwesterner. Struggles with his sexual identity.
5.) MALE (50-65; Caucasian) - ROY COHN. Jewish man. Lawyer. Viciously smart. Intense, powerful, bile-spewing. Struggling with the later stages of AIDS, and in denial of everything.
6.) FEMALE (55-65; any ethnicity) - HANNAH PITT/OTHERS. Hannah: Mormon housewife. Steady, thoughtful, caring and tough. Actress also plays Ethel Rosenberg, a Rabbi, Male Doctors, and more.
7.) MALE (20-34; African-American) - BELIZE. Drag queen. Prior's best friend. Registered nurse. Great style and wit and verbal intensity;
8.) FEMALE (35-45; any ethnicity) - ANGEL/OTHERS. Angel: An angel. Has power and force and intensity. Can appear somewhat gender-neutral. Magnificent. Extraordinary linguistic skills. Actress also plays a Nurse and more;
NOTE:
Most actors play multiple roles.
Music Stand Series
Brigadoon Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner & Music by Frederick Loewe
This is a Scottish fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred years. It includes Waitin' for My Dearie, I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean, Come to Me, Bend to Me, Almost Like Being in Love, There But for You Go I, The Heather on the Hill and My Mother's Weddin' Day. This is a tribute to simplicity, true love and goodness, which is hidden from the ordinary traveler.
Characters
Andrew MacLaren (may be doubled with Mr. Lundie): Father of Fiona and Jean, a hearty soul. He is a bit pompous and has a loud gruff voice.
Angus MacGuffie : Seller of eggs, milk and cream in MacConnachy Square.
Archie Beaton: A kind looking Scot and seller of plaids and wool.
Charlie Dalrymple : A sandy-haired youth in his twenties, he is betrothed to Jean.
Fiona MacLaren : Graceful and altogether lovely. She is bright, has a gentle sense of humor and is completely frank to the point of being quite often disarming.
Harry Beaton : Archie’s son. A young man with a dark personality. Harry is in love with Jean MacLaren.
Jane Ashton (doubled with Jean) : New York chick, very attractive, though maybe a bit severe; engaged to Tommy.
Jean MacLaren (doubled with Jane) : Attractive, shy and diffident, She is betrothed to Charlie Dalrymple.
Jeff Douglas : Retiring and good natured with a dry and sarcastic sense of humor.
Kate: A friend of Jean’s.
Meg Brockie: An outgoing, bubbly young woman who is very interested in men, and while she is forward with them, she is still basically friendly and honest and loved by the townspeople.
Mr. Lundie (may be doubled with Andrew): The wise old sage of the village. He is the schoolmaster, and loved and revered by all the townsfolk for his wisdom and insight. He is gentle, deep-thinking, slow moving and thoughtful.
Tommy Albright: A handsome young man from New York, engaged to Jane, but attracted to Fiona. He is warm and charming, open, honest and unassuming.
Up to 2 extra Ensemble women also required.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum - with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart
"Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written-the perfect escape from life's troubles. "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom.
Character Breakdown
DOMINA
An overbearing wife
A3 - F#5
Mezzo-Soprano (may double as courtesan)
ERRONIUS
A doddering old man (doubles with Protean & possibly Miles)
A2 - F4
Baritone
HERO
Senex's son, the handsome, innocent master, in love with Philia
A2 - F#4
Tenor
HYSTERIUM
Pseudolus' hapless fellow slave and slave to Senex & Domina
A2 - G4
Tenor
LYCUS
A buyer and seller of courtesans (doubles as Protean)
A2 - F4
Baritone
MILES GLORIOSUS
Lycus' pompous warrior client
A2 - F4
Bass Baritone
PHILIA
The lovely-but-vacant courtesan
A3 - G5
Soprano
PSEUDOLUS
Playful, comic ringmaster of the show and slave to Hero
Baritone: A-High G
SENEX
Hero's father and the aging master of the house
Baritone: B flat-G flat (doubles as Protean)
THE COURTESANS
Tintinabula, Panacea, The Geminae (two), Vibrata, Gymnasia
Low A - High F# (High Ab for some people) in their octave
THE PROTEANS
Three omnipresent "clowns"
B-High A (doubled with certain roles above)
PHONE MARGARET GOBIE AT 250-862-2867 ext. 206 to book your audition time