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

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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

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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.

ACT1 Theater presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly. (Their first musical, The Likes of Us, written in 1965, was not performed until 2005.)

The show has little spoken dialogue; it is completely sung-through. Its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music have resulted in numerous productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; according to the Really Useful Group, by 2008 more than 20,000 schools and amateur theatre groups had successfully put on productions.

Dates & Times

July 18, 2014 through August 10, 2014, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm

Matinees Sunday at 02:00 PM

Venue Information

ACT1 Theater – Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Links

For more information visit http://www.act1theater.com

Tickets

For tickets visit http://www.act1theater.com

Additional Auditions: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

ACT1 Theater

Details

May 14th, 2014, 7:00pm

Looking for: Looking for additional ensemble roles to fill

Show runs July 18th – August 10th, 2014 and will be the MAT submission for the 2015 Season.

Auditions are OPEN.

Auditions will be in the theater @ Alpharetta Presbyterian Church

Questions? robinthornett@gmail.com

Date & Time

May 14th, 7:00pm,  at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church – 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Links

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Auditions: Spamalot

The Henry Players

Details

CHARACTERS NEEDED: 13 Men & 7 Women (ages 18 to 50)

KING ARTHUR: (Age 30 to 60) Male lead.
SIR ROBIN: Cowardly, Also plays Guard 1 and Brother Maynard (A long-winded Monk) Solo singing and dancing.
SIR LANCELOT: (can play gay) Good with character voices and accents. Also plays The French Taunter, The Knight of NI,
and Tim the Enchanter (Scottish).
SIR GALAHAD: “Dennis” Also plays Prince Herbert’s Father. Also plays The Black Knight. (Strong Bari-Tenor).
SIR BEDEVERE : Also plays Dennis Galahad’s Mother (A shrill peasant woman) and Concorde, Sir Lancelot’s horse. (NO solo singing)
HISTORIAN : Also plays Not Dead Fred, French Guard, Minstrel in Sir Robin’s band and plays Prince Herbert (small person, high speaking/singing required.
PATSY: Also plays Mayor (Finland) and useless Guard 2.
THE LADY OF THE LAKE: Strong vocal ability, able to sing various genres of music, big, over the top type character.

ENSEMBLE: 6 men and 6 women. Ensemble singing, dancing, multiple character/costume changes.

Have a 1 minute piece ready to sing. (Pianist and CD player available)
Be prepared to cold read (sides available)
Be prepared to dance. Wear comfortable shoes/clothes.

All roles available.

Sides are available upon request. Email hairman@netzero.net

Auditions are OPEN.

Show will be performed at The Henry County Performing Arts Center in McDonough.
Show dates are TBD however, will be the end of August 2014.
Rehearsals will be every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 ish. Light schedule until June 16th.

Date & Time

May 19th & 20th, 7:00pm, at Generations Church – 1857 Hwy 42 N., McDonough, GA 30253

Links

Visit https://www.henryplayers.com for more information

MelloDrama Productions presents Oliver!

Oliver! is a British musical, with music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upon the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens.

Oliver Twist is a young boy who lives in a workhouse with other orphaned boys. When Oliver disrupts a meal by asking for more, he is sold to a local undertaker and his family. They treat Oliver horribly and make him sleep under the coffins. Oliver escapes and runs off to Paddington Green, where he quickly befriends another young boy, the Artful Dodger. Dodger takes him to his home, an academy for orphans who learn how to be pick-pockets run by a kind, yet slightly sinister, old gentleman named Fagin. Oliver is also introduced to Nancy Sikes, a lovable young woman, and Bet, Nancy’s best friend. When Oliver goes on his first pick-pocketing job, he is caught by the police. The man that Oliver thieved, Mr. Brownlow, learns of Oliver’s sad past and brings him into his own home. Meanwhile, Nancy’s husband (the villainous Bill Sikes) worries that Oliver will tell Mr. Brownlow and the police where the thieves live. He forces Nancy and Bet to snatch Oliver from Mr. Brownlow’s house and take him back to Fagin’s. Nancy does everything her husband tells her to but plans on secretly taking Oliver back to Mr. Brownlow. Before she can do so, Bill finds out of his wife’s plans, and murders her. He then goes after Oliver, but is shot and killed. Oliver and Mr. Brownlow, who turns out to be Oliver’s grandfather, return safely home.

Oliver is being presented at the Cumming Playhouse by Mello-Drama Productions under the direction of Neva Garrett. Opening in March and running up until Saturday before Easter, this will be a popular Spring-Break event for students and their families.

Dates & Times

March 27, 2014 through April 19, 2014, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 02:00 PM

Venue Information

The Cumming Playhouse – 101 School Street, Cumming, GA 30040

Links

For more information visit http://www.playhousecumming.com/Events/Shows/tabid/60/EventID/129/Default.aspx

Tickets

For tickets visit http://www.playhousecumming.com/Events/Shows/tabid/60/EventID/129/Default.aspx

Marietta Players presents The Great American Trailer Park Musical

There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres—and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband—the storms begin to brew.

This hilarious musical directed by Blaine Clotfelter will star Mrs. Gina Ann Riggs as Jeannie.

*Flex Passes are not usable for this production.

Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors/children

This production is rated PG-13 for adult language and sexually suggestive material.

Dates & Times

February 26, 2014 through March 15, 2014, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 03:00 PM

Venue Information

Young Actors’ Playhouse (Formerly Theater in the Square) – 11 Whitlock Ave, Marietta, GA 30064

Links

For more information visit http://mariettaplayers.com/special-productions/the-great-american-trailer-park-musical/

Tickets

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Act3 Productions presents Parade

In 1913, Marietta factory manager Leo Frank was accused of murdering 13 year old Mary Phagan. This true local story is still compelling 100 years after it happened and offers a strong moral lesson on the danger of prejudice and ignorance.

Dates & Times

November 7, 2013 through October 23, 2013, Thursday, Friday , Saturday at 08:00 PM

Matinees Sunday at 03:00 PM

Venue Information

Act3 Productions – 6285-R Roswell Road, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Links

For more information visit http://www.act3productions.org/current.php

Tickets

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Act1 Theater presents Give My Regards to Broadway

Combine the greatest show tunes of George M. Cohan with a sparkling story and you have the most entertaining, charming, toe-tapping musical of the season. Dick Foster is opening a Broadway show but is having problems with both money and his leading lady. Enter Mary Collins, an aspiring actress from New Rochelle, plus ’Legs’ Ruby, a Damon Runyon-type bookie who is on the run from the mob. Just as all appears lost, a financial ’angel’ appears with the money to do the show, and Mary gets her big chance at stardom. The play is filled with fascinating character roles, including the ’Donald O’Connor-type’ pianist, Betty, the Virginia belle in the chorus, along with a bevy of chorus girls, gangsters and other assorted characters. The set, (mostly on an empty stage) is a snap. The Cohan songs are among his most memorable: ’Give My Regards To Broadway,’ ’You’re A Grand Old Flag,’ ’Mary’s A Grand Old Name’ and many more. And the cast is completely flexible with room for an additional chorus of any size, plus optional choreography if desired. Here’s a show in the true tradition of 42nd Street and the great Broadway musicals — an audience pleaser for sure.

Dates & Times

July 19, 2013 through August 11, 2013, Friday , Saturday at 07:30 PM

Matinees Sunday at 02:00 PM

Venue Information

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church – 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta, GA 30008

Links

For more information visit http://www.act1theater.com/

Tickets

For tickets visit http://www.act1theater.com/store/page1.html