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Breakdown
WAITRESS
Book by Jessie Nelson
Music and Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
Directed by Diane Paulus
First Rehearsal: June 22, 2015
Opening: August 20
Closing: September 27
sekeing:
DAWN
Female, 20’s, any ethnicity. She youngest of the waitresses. Thick glasses, hair parted 14 centimeters to the left — eccentric is the nice way to say she’s slightly unusual, and not so slightly OCD. She sets the tables, painstakingly insuring each salt and pepper-shaker is equidistant from the napkin holder. Must have an excellent pop/rock/folk voice.
DR. POMATTER
Male, 30’s-early 40’s, any ethnicity. Handsome, somewhat clumsy, and slightly neurotic. Jenna’s gynecologist with whom an unexpected extramarital affair is born. Has a quirky sense of humor and a big heart, despite the fact that he’s contributing to the affair.
EARL
Male, 20’S-30’s. Caucasian. Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school, handsome, but that face is clouded with broken dreams, drowned with cheap beer. Just enough narcissism mixed with stupidity, to be a potent Molotov cocktail that can explode into anger unexpectedly. Actors auditioning for EARL would need to come prepared with a song in the vein of Elton John or a similar contemporary singer/songwriter.
OGIE
Male, 30’s, any ethnicity. Strange, yet oddly lovable. Becomes slightly obsessed with Dawn (in a hilarious yet endearing way) after she goes on a 5-minute date with him. Quirky, incredibly persistent, and odd, yet kind. Should have excellent comedic timing. Must have an excellent pop/rock tenor/baritenor sound.
GIRL AT THE DINER/LULU
Female, 7-12 years old, any ethnicity. Girl at the diner is the daughter of an ensemble member and appears in once scene. Lulu appears at the end of the play as Jenna's daughter.
The following roles have been CAST:
JENNA
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Female, 20’s, any ethnicity. A woman stuck in her life as an unhappily married waitress in a small town. Finds some happiness and expression through her meticulous baking of pies. Lives her live paycheck-to-paycheck, day by day, and wants nothing more than to get away-anywhere- and start fresh, unbeknownst to her destructive husband, Earl. Must have a fantastic pop/rock voice with great range.
BECKY
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Female, late 40’s-50’s, any ethnicity. The oldest of the waitresses. Irreverent, irascible, been there, made it back, and somehow kept her sense of humor. Must have a soulful pop voice with a strong belt
CAL
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Male, 40’s. any ethnicity. A chef at the diner. A guy’s guy surrounded by gals. Brash, impatient, unsentimental, but somehow utterly charming. Should have a strong pop/rock voice with great comedic chops. Must have excellent comedic timing and a strong baritone voice.
JOE
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Male, 60’s-70’s, any ethnicity. The owner of the diner where Jenna, Dawn, Becky, and Cal work. A seemingly old, curmudgeonly man who has a soft spot for Jenna (and her pie), but picks when that warmth allows itself to be shown. A sarcastically funny and no-nonsense guy with a keen ability to read people. Very funny.
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NATAHSA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dave Malloy
Directed by Rachel Chavkin
Choreography by Sam Pinkleton
First Rehearsal: October 27, 2015
Opening: TBD, around December 10
Closing: January 3, 2016
seeking:
NATASHA
Female, 19-year-old ingénue. Profoundly, lethally romantic, innocent, and doughy-eyed. Belt/Soprano (G3-F#5, belt to C5).
PIERRE
The socially-awkward, illegitimate son of an old Russian grandee. A melancholy outsider, despite his great wealth. Gruff, pessimistic and detached. 30s to 40s. Plays Piano and Accordion. Baritone/Tenor (G2-B4). ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED.
ANATOLE
Male, Late 20s to 30's. Aristocrat. Power and Rake-ishness incarnate. Seductive hedonist. Ambisexual - think David Bowie. Plays violin in one scene. High Operatic Tenor (C2-C#5).
SONYA
Natasha's dear friend and confidante, she has lived with Natasha's family like a daughter since childhood. Passionate, selfless, loyal, and devoted to her friend. 20s. Mezzo (G3-E5, belt to A4).
HELENE
Female, Late 20s to 30's aristocrat, the queen of society. Deceptive and amoral. Highly sexualized and not overly intelligent. Sense of humor. Chesty Alto (E3-F5, belt to B4)
MARYA D
Female. 30s-50s. The grande dame of Moscow, a mother figure, old fashioned and chatty but deeply kind. Strong sense of humor, self-awareness. Glamorous. Cabaret Alto (F3-B4, belt to B4).
DOLOKHOV
Male. Late 20s to 30's. An enigmatic officer, hedonistic and a bit of a sociopath. Droll sense of humor. Fiercely intelligent. Alternately remorseless and regretful. Plays guitar. Baritone (D3-F4)
PRINCESS MARY
Lonely, plain, spinster daughter of a wealthy price. She is cut off from the world in her father's grand old house and resigned to his cruelty. 20's to 30s. Mezzo (A3-Eb5, belt to C5, plus operatic soprano to C6). Should also have command of extended vocal techniques (e.g. glottal yodeling, ululation). Plays accordion, keyboard and glockenspiel.
PRINCE ANDREY/OLD PRINCE BOLKONSKY
Male. Early 30s to 40's. Actor double cast as father and son. Son, Prince Andrey, is the finest catch in all of Russia. An incredibly handsome and noble officer, very serious, a little gloomy after his years at war and his difficult family. Old before his time, and carrying a weight on his heart and mind. A touch of bitterness undercuts his nobility. Father is a conservative, old-fashioned aristocrat whose dementia has causes him to be alternately nasty and incapacitated. Lives with his still unmarried daughter, whom he torments but also relies on to take care of him. Plays guitar and a bit of drums. Baritone (Andrey)/Growly Baritone-Tenor (Bolokonsky) (G2-Eb4).
BALAGA
Male. Late 20s-40s. A Russian troika driver, an absolutely mad fantasy-like character. Has supernatural abilities with his troika and can drink incredible amounts. Lower class. Bold. Dripping with energy. Ragged and raw but warm. Plays extensive Drum Set. Whiskey Baritone (A2-E4).
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NICE FISH
By Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins
Directed by Claire van Kampen
First Rehearsal: December 14, 2015
Opening: January 21, 2016
Closing: February 6
seeking:
WAYNE
is an old man. 60's to 70's. He is a spearfisherman. A traditional kind of guy. Probably a widower. Lives on his own in the woods of northern Minnesota. A good sense of humor. Thinks it is Autumn, no matter what time of year it is.
The following roles have been CAST:
RON
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED
ERIC
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. Male, Married. Retired. 50s+ in age.
FLO
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED. Woman, 35-55 playing age. Like a sister to Ron and Erik. Very independent, outdoor type. A wild imagination. Loves Spring.
DNR MAN
ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED. An authoritarian man or young man.
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IN THE BODY OF THE WORLD
By Eve Ensler
Directed by Diane Paulus
Dates TBD, rehearsing and performing in April/May 2016
IN THE BODY OF THE WORLD
This is a one person show and has been CAST.
NARRATOR
Woman, in her 50’s or 60’s – ROLE HAS BEEN OFFERED AND ACCEPTED
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