Auditions: Silence! The Musical

Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards & OnStage Atlanta

Details

The MAT Awards is proud to announce our upcoming fundraiser production and auditions!! As many of you know, we are a tax exempt, non-profit organization that operates solely on donations and trying to keep the money we spend each year for the ceremonies to be a “wash”. These fundraising productions help us get a little ahead so we don’t have to worry about money. That being said, here is the official announcement:

PERFORMANCE DATES:

January 5th – 21st, 2018.  Performances Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 7 pm.

There will be one special late night show on Saturday January 13 at 11:00pm.
All performances are at OnStage Atlanta

CAST INFORMATION:

Roles available for auditions:
2 women, 20s-40s
4 men, 20s-50s
(see full breakdown below)
The roles of Hannibal and Clarice are already cast

FULL ROLE BREAKDOWN:

BUFFALO BILL — 30s-40s, Male. Must be an extremely strong comedic actor who can do a Mid-Western accent. Baritone to G (opt. to A) with a strong lower register.

CRAWFORD/PAPA STARLING/LAMB — 40s-50s, Male. Head of FBI. Baritone/Bass to Eflat.

DR. CHILTON/COP/LAMB — 30s-50s, Male. Plays the smarmy Dr. Chilton and multiple roles. Baritone to E-flat, with strong upper register.

PEMBRY/LAMB — 20s-40s, Male. Plays multiple roles. Tenor to A.

CATHERINE/SENATOR MARTIN/LAMB — 20s-30s, Female. Strong comedic actress. Larger physical build a plus, but not necessary. High belter with strong soprano to A/B.

ARDELIA/LAMB — 20s-40s, Female. Plays multiple roles. Mezzosoprano/Alto.

 Audition Date & Time

Auditions are from 6:30-9:00 on Monday and Tuesday, September 11 & 12. These are in one hour blocks.

Prepare for the auditions:

*16 bars each of TWO contrasting songs, at least one should show some humor/dark comedy. Bring sheet music. No tracks, please.
*Be prepared to do cold readings from the script
*Be dressed to learn a short dance combination
*Bring a copy of your headshot and resume as well as any conflicts that you might have during the rehearsal period (Nov 1-Jan 4)

Where:
OnStage Atlanta
2969 East Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030

Links

To schedule an audition appointment, please email casting@onstageatlanta.com and title the email “Silence audition”. Include your name and preferred time-slot for Monday, Sep 11 or Tuesday, Sep 12 — 6:30-7:30, 7:00-8:00, 7:30-8:30, 8:00-9:00
We will email you back confirming your audition appointment.

Auditions: The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told

Out Front Theatre Company

Details

Inspired by the fundamentalist remark, “God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve” The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told in another version of Biblical history. Act One recounts the major episodes of the Old Testament, only with a twist: Instead of Adam and Eve, our lead characters are Adam and Steve, and Jane and Mabel, a lesbian couple with whom they decide to start civilization (procreation proves to be a provocative challenge) As these two gay couples navigate the centuries together as friends, and encounter various different odd characters, we follow them through a crazed historical pageant that brings us down to a present-day NYC. Out Front’s Producing Artistic Director, Paul Conroy, will direct.

All those interested in auditioning are asked to prepare a contemporary comedic monologue not to exceed 90 seconds.  Only callbacks will consist of cold readings from the script.

Please bring a recent headshot and resume.

Out Front Theatre Company invites performers to audition for any role of the gender of which they identify.

Auditions, rehearsals and performances will all take place at Out Front Theatre Company, located at 999 Brady Avenue, Suite 110 Atlanta GA 30318.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

April 27- May 14, 2017.  Performances Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm

Definitive rehearsal times and dates will be determined after casting.

Director: Paul Conroy

CAST INFORMATION:

Adam (M) 20s – 30s, Any Race: Fair, attractive, wide-eyed, and innocent with a slim yet athletic or toned build. Adam is overwhelmingly and passionately curious and in love with the world’s possibilities.

*Please note that this role requires nudity.  Those auditioning for this role will be asked to disrobe during callbacks, in accordance to Actor’s Equity rules regarding nudity for auditions.  Callback will take place only with the production stage manager, assistant director and director present as to respect each actor’s privacy as much as possible.

Steve (M) 20s – 30s, Any Race: Adam’s better half. Handsome with a moderately athletic build.  Steve is good natured but firm in his opinions.

*Please note that this role requires nudity.  Those auditioning for this role will be asked to disrobe during callbacks, in accordance to Actor’s Equity rules regarding nudity for auditions.  Callback will take place only with the production stage manager, assistant director and director present as to respect each actor’s privacy as much as possible.

Jane (F) 20s – 30s, Any Race: Hefty, proudly and impressively butch, boisterous, and tough-minded with a short fuse.  Jane is also warm-hearted, generous, earthy, and wonderfully sane.

Mable (F) 20s – 30s, Any Race: Jane’s better half. Thin, sprite-like, classic beauty.  Mabel always responds emotionally to any situation; she is tremulous, hopeful, and sympathetic to everyone.

Stage Manager (F) Any Age, Any Race: God. Sleek and incredibly capable

Actor 1 (F) 30s – 40s, African-American: plays Miriam Miller (a “matinee lady”)/Babe (a pig)/Mom #1/Ftatateeta (Pharaoh’s Amazon Guard)/Shepard/Rabbi Sharon Kloper  (a wheelchair-bound lesbian with her own cable access TV show. Aggressively confident, gung-ho, and relishes an audience.)

Actor 2 (M) 20s – 30s, Any Race: plays Latecomer (sophisticated, highly strung audience member arriving late to the performance)/Bugs (a rabbit)/Rhino (bartender on the Ark, very sexy with an enormous horn)/Dad #2/Brad (Pharaoh’s jilted ex)/Shepard/Kevin Markham (hot young go-go boy, a giddy/toned Chelsea boy)

Actor 3 (M) 30s – 40s, Any Race: plays Father Joseph Markham (a priest)/Peter (a rabbit)/Dad #1/Pharaoh/Shepard/Trey Pomfret (an acerbic and very gay man – of modern Chelsea)

Actor 4 (F) 20s – 30s, Any Race:  Cheryl Mindle (young woman from Utah)/Fuffy/Mom #2/Peggy (Pharaoh’s Amazon Guard)/Shepard

Understudy/Assistant Stage Manager 1 (M) 20s – 30s, Any Race: Will Understudy all Male roles and serve as assistant stage manger for the production.

Understudy/Assistant Stage Manager 2 (F) 20s – 30s, Any Race: Will Understudy all Female roles and serve as assistant stage manger for the production.

Audition Date & Time

Auditions will take place Monday February 20th and Tuesday February 21st with callbacks ONLY on Wednesday February 22nd. All dates will begin at 7 pm.

Links

Please contact info@outfronttheatre.com to make an audition appointment.

Auditions: In-Laws, Outlaws and Other People (That Should Be Shot) by Steve Franco

Southside Theatre Guild

Details

It is 6pm and the Douglas family is busily preparing to be invaded by their quirky relatives for their annual Christmas Eve dinner. After robbing a neighborhood liquor store, high strung and irritable Tony, and his dim-witted side-kick Vinny, find themselves in need of a place to briefly hide out. Using a ruse to gain entrance into the Douglas home, they suddenly find themselves in charge of an ever-growing list of family members that they are forced to hold hostage. From smart-aleck teenagers, to nosy neighbors, and bickering adults – the laughs (like the flow of people) are non-stop and we soon wonder who is holding who hostage?!

PERFORMANCE DATES: December 1st – 11th, 2016.

Rehearsals schedule will be available at auditions.

CAST INFORMATION:

Casting
7m/8f
(Age Range 8 & Up)

Characters:
Dad
Beth (Teenage girl.)
Mrs. Draper
Bunny
Bud
Tracy (Teenage Girl)
Aunt Rose
Uncle Leo
Tony
Vinny
Paul (Teenage boy.)
Mrs. Wakowski
Emily (8-12ish girl.)

Audition Date & Time

September 19th & 20th, 2016 @ 7pm

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Southside Theatre Guild is a volunteer organization. All roles and positions are strictly volunteer.

Links

www.stgplays.com

Auditions: Miracle On 34th Street

ACT1 Theater

Details

A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theater classic The Music Man!

Based on the movie of the same name, “Miracle On 34th Street” features a script and score by none other than Meredith Wilson. Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn’t want her six-year old daughter Susan’s head filled with romantic notions. Their neighbor Fred Gailey tries to woo Doris by charming Susan and taking her to see Santa Claus at Macy’s, where Doris works. Doris is not impressed – but when it turns out Macy’s Santa may in fact be the real Kris Kringle, a wave of love spreads across New York City that melts even the most cynical hearts.  A star-vehicle for a female actress that features great roles for children, the show is a cast and crowd pleaser!

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 25th – December 18th.

Rehearsals are three days a week for eleven weeks

CAST INFORMATION:

Females:

Doris Walker – a very sharp young career-woman and free thinker
Susan – her 6-yr-old daughter
Miss Crookshank, Secretary to Mr. Sawyer
Clara – a legal secretary
Miss Sims – a nurse
Mrs. Finfer – a shopper
Henrika – a Dutch girl
Henrika’s Adoptive Mother
Mrs. Beeler – the housekeeper

Males:

Fred Gailey – a handsome Marine captain, mustering out into civilian life
Kris Kringle – the real McCoy
Marvin Shellhammer – an aggressive but somewhat bungling junior executive
R.H. Macy – the boss
Mr. Sawyer – the store psychologist
Judge Martin Group
Tammany O’Halloran – a political boss
Thomas Mara, Sr. – the District Attorney
Alvin, Whitey and Climber – Marine friends of Fred’s
Murphy – a night watchman
Harry Finfer – a 6-yr old
Tommy Mara – a 7 yr old
Governor of New York, Mayor of New York City, Mr. Gimbel

Others: Bailiff, A Drunk Santa, A Balloon Vendor, Shoppers, Clerks, Policemen, Mailman, Parade Spectators,

There are unnamed ensemble roles for both children and adults integral to the telling of the story.

Date & Time

There are three set audition dates, separated by age group.

• Tuesday August 23, 7 pm is for adults only.
• Thursday August 25, 7 pm is for adults, teens over 15, and families; children under 15 are welcome only if they are auditioning with an adult.
• Sunday August 28 2 pm is only for children 15 and under whose parents are not auditioning or who elected to audition without them on the 23^rdor 25^th. Adults are discouraged from auditioning on this day.
• For college students and others who are unable to attend these auditions please email the stage manager (see “Who Is Working On This Show” below).

Links

There are some specific audition details for this show, so if you are interested, we highly encourage you to see all the details at: http://act1theater.com/?p=399

Auditions: TOKENS OF AFFECTION

The Front Porch Players

Details

The Front Porch Players in Jonesboro announce open auditions for the comedy TOKENS OF AFFECTION at our space in the Family Life Center of the First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro, 1842 Lake Jodeco Rd., Jonesboro, GA. Roles are non-Equity, non-paying. No monologues; auditions will be cold readings from the script. Resumes and headshots appreciated but not necessary. Play is somewhat farce-like, fast-paced.

PERFORMANCE DATES: August 19-21, 26-28. Friday performances 7:30; Sunday performances, 2:30

Definitive rehearsal times and dates will be determined after casting

Director: Karen Ferrell-White

CAST INFORMATION:

Charlie Garrett, 34. A software designer living in Manhattan. Creates perfect little worlds with very clear rules from the comfort of his own home. Which is why he hates to leave his home.
Rita Randall, 47. Charlie’s neighbor and friend, a former actress. Pragmatic, chatty, and loyal. Though she has left the stage, she still delights in drama.
Claire Garrett Burnham , 31. Charlie’s sister, a chef in Connecticut. Playful, bossy, and never wrong. Excels at picturing worst-case scenarios.
Frank Garrett, 63. Charlie’s father, an insurance salesman in Connecticut. Death of a Salesman’s Willy Loman if his life had turned out better. Good-humored and lightly befuddled.
Bruce Burnham, 35. Claire’s husband, a real estate agent in Connecticut. The golden boy. Knows how to close a deal. Unflappable. (Doesn’t really get a lot of the humor in situations)
Jackie Garrett, 60. Charlie’s mother. The sort of woman who always remembers your birthday and the contents of your medicine cabinet.

Ages of cast are somewhat malleable; the younger men and women should be believably in their 30s–makeup can do a good deal to age someone either up or down. Considering cast from 20s-late 60s.

AN ABILITY TO DO A CLEAN MID-WESTERN ACCENT IS A MUST.

Date & Time

June 12th from 3:30-6:30pm  & June 13th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Links

For further information, call 770-897-1404 or email thefrontporchplayers2@gmail.com

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Auditions: Papa’s Angels

The Front Porch Players

Details

Monologues required for children auditioning for roles (see specific monologues, below). Papa, Mamma, Grammy, and the children in the family must be able to sing—the children sing very little but must be able to carry a tune. Grammy must be able to sing (alto/mezzo) and harmonize; Mamma must sing (alto/mezzo range). Role of Papa is already cast. Also be prepared for cold-reads from the script. THIS IS NOT A MUSICAL, but there are a few songs in it as part of the Appalachian milieu.

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 13-15, 20-22, 2015
Possible morning presentation for schools
Rehearsals will primarily be Saturdays & Sundays, 2-5:30, beginning Oct. 3.

CAST INFORMATION:
Papa—already cast
Mamma—27-40; delicate and devoted to family; small but important role
Grammy Jenkins — can be 60 – 80, very wise and feisty. Must sing (also alto/mezzo range) and be able to hamonize.
Becca Jenkins — must be believably 13 (can be up to 17), very intelligent, mute character whose lines are done as a voice over. Takes Momma’s place as “parent” to her siblings after Mama dies and Papa’s despondence takes him away from his children in spirit.
Hannah Rose Jenkins — believably 10 (can be up to 13); tomboyish and outspoken.
Alvin Jenkins — believably 9 (can be up to 12); cautious and reserved with a slight stutter.
Maude Jenkins — believably 7 (can be up to 10); very cheerful and optimistic; John Neal’s playmate.
John Neal Jenkins — believably 5 (can be up to 9); imaginative and amusing (small in size, the baby of the family). WE NEED A VERY CAPABLE CHILD IN THIS ROLE.
** SUPPORTING CHARACTERS **
Jimmy Lee — believably 16 (up to 21); fun-loving and full of energy.
Doc Webb — 45 – 70, a respected country physician.
Preacher Pruitt — 45 – 70, an evangelical minister.
Ludlow Wacky, Sr. — 35 – 50, a self-important businessman.
Ludlow Wacky, Jr. — 10 – 14, antagonistic and a bully.
Principal Newton — 35 – 55, narrow-minded.
Ada Passmore — 7 – 12, a prissy tattle-tale.
**Additional elementary school children needed, nonspeaking but fun parts

** Note, this show requires a family commitment as much parental help will be needed during rehearsals and during ALL performances.
(NOTE: If your child is interesting in just being in the school yard recess/fight scene – no memorized lines & they do not sing – please come to auditions to fill out paper work and have their picture taken )
REQUIRED AUDITION MONOLOGUES for the following parts (Must be memorized, not read, at auditions):
**For the role of JOHN NEAL: (Fuzzy is your rabbit skin that you always carry with you – like a teddy bear. You love him very much but are giving him to Papa as a Christmas gift.)
“Fuzzy, you and me been friends a long, long time. Long as I can ‘member. You’re the goodest friend I have in the whole world. But Papa needs you now. You got to go and be Pap’s friend ’cause Papa is real sad. Be his friend. And make him laugh like you do me. An’ then Momma, an’ Sandy Claws and all the angels will come, and ever’thing will be fine like it usta. Now don’t you cry. Just go on and stay with Papa.” (John Neal hugs Fuzzy tightly, kisses him on the nose, lays him in Papa’s lap and scampers up the stairs.)
**For the role of MAUDE: (she runs into the yard from the chicken house carrying a small basket of eggs.)
MAUDE: “Momma, Momma!”
[MOMMA: “Maude honey, that mean ole red bitty scare you again?”]
MAUDE: “Not this time Momma, an’she was sitting on three big brown ones! But I done just like you showed me last time. (Maude acts out her story.) I tippy toed real quiet up to her nest, then I put my hand down just as soft as I could on the straw, and then I creeped with my fingers right under her bottom. An’ then I pulled out one egg, then another ‘un and another ‘un! That ole bitty ain’t never going to scare me again! I reckon I’m getting to be a big girl now.”
**For the role of HANNAH ROSE: (she and John Neal have been up in a tree.)
[MOMMA: “Hannah Rose, why in all the world did you let John Neal climb up in there?”]
HANNAH ROSE: “I didn’t let him, Momma. We was playing hide and seek, and I was it, and then while I was counting to a hundred, John Neal climbed up that little ladder Papa’s got leaning up at the back of the shed, and by the time I hollered “ready or not” he was way up there in the tree. I’m sorry, Momma. I reckon I ought to have come and told you what he’d done, but I didn’t want you to be scared. I thought I could just climb up there and get him, but he wouldn’t come out of there until you called.”
**For the role of ALVIN: (it is night. He and Becca sneak out to Papa’s shed. They’re discovering things in the shed. He has a slight stutter.)
ALVIN: “Come on Becca. All the others is sleeping. Does P-P-Papa just come out here and set in the dark looking at n-n-nothing? Becca, it’s a picture of Momma in her wedding d-d-dress. Ain’t she p-p-pretty. Papa’s wrote “My Rose of Sharon” on it. You reckon he called her that ’cause she loved roses? It’s a bullet. Setting right on the shelf next to Momma’s picture. What was it doing there you reckon? What does it mean Becca? I promise. We won’t tell nobody what we found.”
**For the role of BECCA: ( her part is done as a voice-over, as she is mute. However, her lines must be memorized as her body language is so important.)
BECCA: “A long time ago Papa had made up a special song for Momma. It was called ‘The Maple Tree Song’ and Papa said it was a courtin’ song. Momma told us that when she and Papa begun courtin’ they used to set under a ole’ maple tree out in Grammy’s yard. Papa had to go overseas to fight in the war, but afore he left he made up this song for Momma and he sung it to her. It was real close to Christmas when he went away and he was gone for three years. Momma always sung the song when she was lonesome for him.”

Date & Time

Sept. 13 & 14, 6:00-8:00 p.m.; call backs either Sept. 15 or 16.

Links

For further information, call 770-897-1404 or email thefrontporchplayers2@gmail.com

Auditions: Barefoot in the Park

Southside Theatre Guild

Details

Paul and Corie Bratter — newlyweds in every sense of the word — move into a cramped 6th-floor Manhattan walk-up after a passionate six-day honeymoon. Impulsive and free-spirited, Corie is the opposite of Paul, a straight-as-an-arrow young lawyer struggling to prove himself in his new career. Eccentric neighbors, an Albanian dinner party, too much Greek uzu, and Corie’s antics playing matchmaker lead to trouble in paradise in this fast-paced witty comedy by acclaimed playwright Neil Simon.

CASTING
4m, 2f

CORIE BRATTER (Age 20’s, possibly 30’s) – a free spirit, newlywed to Paul.
PAUL BRATTER (Age 20’s, possibly 30’s) – a lawyer, newlywed to Corie
MRS. BANKS (Age 40’s, possibly 50’s) – Corie’s mother
VICTOR VELASCO (50’s – 60’s) – the neighbor in the attic
TELEPHONE REPAIR MAN
DELIVERY MAN

PERFORMANCE DATES
October 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, and 25.
Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8PM
Sundays at 2:30PM

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

Southside Theatre Guild is a volunteer organization. All roles and positions are strictly volunteer.

“Barefoot in the Park” is intended for an adult audience and it may contain adult language and situations.

“Barefoot in the Park” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Date & Time

Monday, July 27 at 7PM & Tuesday, July 28 at 7PM

Links

Visit www.stgplays.com for more information

Auditions: Next to Normal

The Henry Players

Details

No monologue required. All people auditioning should prepare the song selections specified for each character under cast information. Also be prepared for cold-reads from the script.

Rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions.

Performance Dates:
April 9-12, 2015

With a possible Thursday (4/12/15) or Friday (4/13/15)
morning presentation for the schools.

Cast Information:

Diana: Female, Stage Age 30s to 40s – Range: G3-F#5

Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.

Has parts of 23 songs. For auditions, prepare #14 I Dreamed A Dance and #17 Didn’t I See this Movie

Gabe: Male, Stage Age 18, Range: B2-C5

Diana & Dan’s son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is playful and everything a mother could imagine.

Has parts of 13 songs. For auditions prepare #12 I’m Alive and #15 There’s a World

Dan: Male, Stage Age 30s to 40s – Range: Ab2-B4

Diana’s husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana’s tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics.

Has parts of 16 songs. For auditions, prepare #8 He’s not Here and #10 I am the One

Natalie: Female, Stage age 16 – Range: G3-C5

Diana & Dan’s troubled daughter. Prodigy, but life’s not going well. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother’s behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
Has parts of 14 songs. For auditions, prepare, # 3 Everything Else and #11 Superboy and The Invisible Girl

Henry: Male, Stage age 17 – Range: G#2-B4

Natalie’s classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.

Has parts of 6 songs. For auditions prepare #5 Perfect for You

Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine: Male, Stage age 30s to 40s – Range: A2-A4

Diana’s handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.

Has parts of 7 songs. For auditions prepare #13 Make Up Your Mind and #22 Seconds and Years

Synopsis:

Next To Normal explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness. Winner of three 2009 TONY Awards including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize,

Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal, because the mother has been battling manic depression for 16 years. Next To Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart.

This deeply moving piece of theatre is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, mental illness, and suburban life.

Please email thehenryplayers@gmail.com with any questions.

Date & Time

January 12, 2015 to January 13, 2015, 07:00 PM at Location TBD

Links

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Auditions: Little Shop of Horrors

OnStage Atlanta

Details

OnStage Atlanta is looking to cast their spring production of Little Shop of Horrors. Auditions will be held at OnStage Atlanta on Tuesday, December 2 from 6-11 pm. The show will run February 20 – March 28, 2015. Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition along with all rehearsal conflicts. Auditionees should prepare one song for the audition (16 to 32 bars) upbeat or comedy, traditional or contemporary. Pianist provided. No tracks, please. Also, dress to learn a dance combination (all roles must be able to “move”). All roles are open.

Contact OnStage Atlanta at casting@onstageatlanta.com to schedule an audition time. Please include your preferred audition time 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, or 10:00. You will receive a return email to confirm your time. Although we will try to keep the auditions moving and on time, please be prepared to stay as long as necessary. If you cannot make the audition, we will accept video vocal auditions, but if considered for a part in the show, you will be asked to come in at a later date to learn and perform the audition dance combination.

CALLBACKS WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3RD.

Interviews for Audrey II (the puppet) will be held at a separate time. Please email casting@onstagetlanta.com for an appointment.

Date & Time

December 2, 2014 to December 2, 2014, at OnStage Atlanta

Links

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Auditions: Nuncrackers

The Front Porch Players

October 12th & 13th, 2014 & Callbacks on October 14th, 2014

Location – The First Presbyterian Church of Jonesboro

1842 Lake Jodeco Rd.

Jonesboro, GA 30248

Details

LIST OF CHARACTERS

Reverend Mother: Age 50-60: Reserved, in charge, but with a sense of humor that always shines through.

Sister Hubert: Age 30-50: Second in command (which she takes very seriously) and in charge of the novices; sometimes shows frustration with decisions of Rev. mother; often seems to think she’s the one who should be in charge.

Sister Robert Anne: Age 25-35: Street smart (came from Brooklyn and a tough life); great voice; though totally dedicated to God and the convent, she has a not-so-secret wish “to be a star,” and the Reverend Mother seems determined to frustrate that wish. Tough but has heart of gold.

Sister Amnesia: Age 20s-30s: She had a severe blow to the head (which was discussed in the original show, NUNSENSE), and though she’s recovered some of her memory, still is forgetful and an innocent, and blunders often—but always endearingly (and amusingly).

Sister Mary Leo: Small part in beginning of show, played by Stage Manager—age determined via auditions

Father Virgil – Brother of Sister Leo, Age 30′s to 40ish: Has agreed to help sisters and is Master of Ceremonies. Has his own radio show. Must be ready to do a lot of physical comedy.

Four children, ages 8-11 to 14, 2 boys 2 girls—really looking for middle school age, but might go as young as a MATURE 8.

Be prepared to sing traditional Christmas carols (i.e., “We Three Kings”; “Jingle Bells”; “The First Noel”; “Silent Night”, among others) to show your range and ability. Actual songs from the show will be played and you’ll want to be able to pick up on them at callbacks; no monologue required. Be prepared to do cold readings, and also to learn the variations on the Christmas carols which are used in the show. You can go tohttp://www.allmusic.com/album/nuncrackers-nunsense-christmas-musical-mw0000669631 to listen to samples of the actual songs.

Callbacks Tuesday, October 14; rehearsals begin October 20. We will be rehearsing 3 days a week: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, until we get closer to time for the show, at which point count on being there nearly every weeknight. Rehearsals will run 2-2.5 hours typically, but may expand if there is a need for more work.

All roles available.

Auditions are OPEN.

Show dates are December 5th – 14th, 2014.