AUDITION NOTICE:
The Producers
Author: Mel Brooks Director: Gregory Cohen Musical Director: Stephen Olear Choreographer: Kysa Cohen Run: May 8-31, 2020 Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm Audition Open Call Dates: Monday and Tuesday, March 2 & 3, 2020 Times: 7-9pm Location: The Attic Community Theatre, 2834 S. Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Callbacks Date and Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 7:00pm (by invitation only) Rehearsals Dates & Times: Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm and Sunday through Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm; beginning on March 7, 2020 Location: The Attic Audition Requirements Bring headshot and resume. Prepare a 16 bars of a song similar to the style of the show; provide sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Come prepared to dance (where movable clothing and character shoes for women/leather sole shoes for men). Cold readings from the script at callbacks. Sides will be provided. Brief Synopsis: Based on the classic movie comedy by Mel Brooks, this musical adaptation examines how two Broadway producers try to scam the system by raising more money than is necessary to produce a show guaranteed to close on Opening Night. Adult and [some may say] tasteless humor is guaranteed to offend everyone. Casting the following roles: MAX BIALYSTOCK (M - 40s - early 60s) a faded Broadway producer, down on his luck; slimy, shifty, manipulative, but somehow lovable. Although not a dance role, must be able to move (Vocal Range: Baritone/Tenor) LEO BLOOM (M - 20s - 30s) a meek and mild, by the book Accountant and wannabe producer who sees his one chance in teaming up with Max. Should be able to tap and ballroom dance (Vocal Range: Tenor) ULLA INGA HANSEN BENSON YONSEN TALLEN-HALLEN SVADEN-SVANSON (F - 20s - 30s) Beautiful, sexy Swedish bombshell who comes to audition and ends up being the producers’ receptionist and object of love/lust. Must be able to perform a Astaire/Rogers style dance with Leo (Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano) FRANZ LIEBKIND (M - 30s-early 50s) Author of Springtime for Hitler - a rabid Nazi and bird-lover; must be able to do a believable German accent and a comic Bavarian dance (Vocal Range: Baritone) ROGER DEBRIS (M - 40s - early 60s) Flamingly gay Broadway director hired to direct Springtime for Hitler, who steps in to play the Fuhrer on opening night (Vocal range: Baritone/Tenor) CARMEN GHIA (M - 20s - 40s) Roger’s even more flaming partner and assistant (Vocal range: High Tenor) MR. MARKS/JUDGE (M - 50s - 70s) plays both the stuffy and abusive head of Leo’s accounting firm and the Judge overseeing Max’s trial; non-singing, non-dancing role. ENSEMBLE: We are looking to cast 8 men and 8 women to play the Hitler chorus, play-goers, usherettes, old ladies, convicts, Roger’s team, and everyone else that pops up. We need strong dancers and singers. Tap skills are a plus. |
The Mouse Trap
Author: Agatha Christie Director: Matt Koutroulis Run: June 19 - July 12 Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm Audition Open Call Dates: Monday and Tuesday, April 27 & 28th, 2020 Times: 7-9pm Location: The Attic Community Theatre, 2834 S. Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Callbacks Date and Time: Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 7:00pm (by invitation only) Rehearsals Dates & Times: TBA Location: The Attic ABOUT THE PLAY: The Mousetrap opened in the West End of London in 1952, and has been running continuously since with over 25,000 performances. It is the longest running show (of any type) of the modern era. Written by the famous Agatha Christie, this murder mystery will have you guessing throughout and is known for its twist ending, which the audiences are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre. The story: At Monkswell Manor, news on the radio reports that a murder has recently taken place in London. Mollie and Giles Ralston, the young owners of the once-regal estate recently converted into a guesthouse, hardly notice the news. They are far too busy preparing for the arrival of their first guests and concerned that the heavy snowfalls may prevent the guests reaching their destination. As the guests arrive safely and the Manor becomes snowed in, a policeman arrives on skis suspecting that one of the seven occupants may be the killer. After a second murder occurs in the Manor, Sergeant Trotter is convinced. Suspects include the young married couple, a spinster with a curious background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired army major, an unexpected visitor who claims his car has run into a snowdrift and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. During his interrogation, Sergeant Trotter uncovers the many mysterious secrets of everyone present, as he tries to solve the murder in true Christie style. Standard British required for all actors except Paravicini. Character descriptions: ages listed are playable ages, not actual ages. All roles are open
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