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To Request An Appointment
AEA members email Susan Haldeman at auditions@freefalltheatre.com. Indicate preferred date, approximate time. Indicate union status, phone number and email address. If no email access, call 727-498-5205 ext. 3. Ask for Susan or leave message with info. Appointments may be made Tue-Sat, 12pm – 5pm EST beginning 7/13. Deadline for requesting appointment: close of business 8/1. Auditions will be in 5 minute time-slots. AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits. EMC and Non-AEA actors will also be seen as time permits on the day of.
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2015-16 Season:
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
OUR TOWN
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Note: For any role listed as CAST, actors may be considered as possible replacements if needed.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST WITH ZOMBIES
Adapted: Eric Davis, from play by Oscar Wilde
Dir: Eric Davis
Reh: 9/8–10/2/15. Runs: 10/02–11/01
Wilde's satire on societal conventions & propriety is even more biting when played against the backdrop of the zombie apocalypse.
John (Jack) Worthing/Ernest: ROLE CAST. 20s.
Algernon Moncrieff: ROLE CAST. 20s.
Gwendolen Fairfax: ROLE CAST. 20s.
Cecily Cardew: ROLE CAST. Late teens, early 20s.
Rev. Canon Chasuble, DD
40+. Rector on Jack’s estate. Both Jack & Algernon approach Dr. Chasuble to request they be christened Ernest. Entertains secret romantic feelings for Miss Prism. Initials after his name stand for “Doctor of Divinity.”
Miss Prism
40+, Cecily’s governess. Endless source of pedantic bromides and clichés. Highly approves of Jack’s presumed respectability & harshly criticizes his unfortunate brother. Her severe pronouncements have a way of going so far over top they inspire laughter. Despite rigidity, she seems to have a softer side. Speaks of having once written a novel whose manuscript was lost or abandoned. Also entertains romantic feelings for Dr. Chasuble.
Lane/Merriman (played by one actor)
40+ Lane: Algernon’s manservant. Lane is only person who knows about Algernon’s practice of Bunburying. Lane appears only in Act I. Merriman: Butler at Manor House, Jack’s estate in the country. Appears only in Acts II and III.
Lady Bracknell: ROLE CAST. 50+
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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
Book: Rick Elice, Music: Wayne Barker. Based on novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson
Dir: Eric Davis. Musical Director: TBD
Reh: 11/10–12/04/15, Runs: 12/04–12/24
PETER: ROLE CAST. Early – Mid 20s
MOLLY ASTER
Early–Mid 20s. Raised to believe women can do anything men can. Natural leader when girls are mostly followers. Fearless, passionate, devoted to her father, her country, & Queen. Willing to risk everything for sake of doing right. Curious, intelligent, beginning to feel things doesn’t yet understand – romantic longings that revert to childish tantrums under pressure –because, she’s still 13-year-old kid. Will be hell of a woman one day. Must have excellent British accent. Strong enough singer for featured solos, Mix/Belt to a C#
THE BLACK STACHE
Early–Late 30s. Searches the Seven Seas for hero worthy of his hatred, an opponent worthy of his villainy. Ruthless, heartless, & just a bit stupid. Suspiciously well-read, partial to the poetical & theatrical, but can’t quite get it right on the night. Blames everyone else for his failures –with a ferocity from which no good shall spring. Must be excellent comedic actor comfortable with featured singing. Strong British accent. Strong singer, Baritone/Tenor up to G#
PRENTISS
Early–Mid 20s. Bit older than Peter. Ambitious, hyper-articulate, logical, yearns to be a leader even as he knows in his heart it’ll never happen (the boys wouldn’t follow him no matter what). Teeny-tiniest touch of cowardice. Baritone/Tenor 2 E’s & F’s
TED
Early-Mid 20s. Orphan. Obsessed with food. Most talented of the boys; natural actor, easy wit, maybe even a poet. Called Tubby by Prentiss, though not due to girth. Fed up with Prentiss but hungry for companionship. Must be funny and real: comic responsibility is vital. Ability to play an instrument a plus. Particularly violin or viola. Strong singer (baritone / tenor 2)
LORD LEONARD ASTER
Late 30s–Early 40s. Very model of Victorian English gentleman, loyal subject to the Queen, devoted father, faithful friend. A Starcatcher – dedicated to protecting the earth and all who dwell there from the awesome power of Starstuff. Must have excellent British accent. Baritone/Tenor 2 E’s & F’s
MRS. BUMBRAKE
Late 30s-Early 40s. Molly’s Nanny. Brave British widow with big heart & love of alliteration. No-nonsense, good-time gal; liked a rough shag & a quick drag too, back in the day. Still has enough of girlish charm intact to turn a sailor’s head. Stiff in the lip, loose in the hip, fun on a ship. Also plays TEACHER, formerly a salmon, now an ancient, knowledgeable mermaid. Must have excellent British and Scottish accents. Strong enough singer for a cappella solo. Baritone
CAPTAIN ROBERT FALCON SCOTT
Late 30s-Early 40s. Captain of sports teams at Trinity School, now commander of fastest ship in Victoria’s fleet, the Wasp. If you don’t ask, he won’t tell about his school boy crush on Leonard Aster, also a student at Trinity. Years later, he will lead an expeditionary team to the South Pole, freeze to death, & become an iconic British hero, Scott of the Antarctic. Must have excellent British accent. Baritone/Tenor 2, up to F#
GREMPKIN
Early-Mid 30s. Mean & malodorous schoolmaster from St. Norbert’s Orphanage for Lost boys. Known as Angel of Anguish; keeps his boys in dark, as sunlight is known to feed rebellious notions. Also plays MACK: Very bad sailor who wants to be anywhere else but under thumb of Bill Slank. Also plays FIGHTING PRAWN: King of the Mollusk natives, son of Jumbo Prawn and Littleneck Clam. Kidnapped by British sailors & brought in chains to England, served as sous-chef below stairs in country estate in Derbyshire, where he learned Italian wines & mastered Italian cuisine. Since returning to his island kingdom, has vengefully murdered any English with the temerity to land on his Mollusk Isle domain. Must have excellent British and convincing Tropical accent. Bass/Baritone
SMEE
Early-Mid 30s. First mate to Stache. Simple-minded but single-mindedly dedicated to his Captain’s every whim. No first name; from day he was out of diapers, packed off somewhere to be subservient to somebody. His motto: “Tis good to be busy.” Must have excellent British accent. Featured singer. Strong singer, Tenor 2 up to F’s comfortably
BILL SLANK
Late 30s-Early 40s. Vicious Captain without skill or quality to lead anyone but himself, & always into disaster. Would sell his own mother for a ship to command, would kill his best friend for a leg-up from the stinking hole he calls home. Cheerfully aids the awful machinations of those who would use Starstuff for personal gain, global domination, or worse. An orphan. Also plays HAWKING CLAM: Son of Fighting Prawn & Princess Sweetnsour Prawn. Conceived the night his father was captured & whisked off to British kitchen half a world away. Shares his father’s hatred for the British. One day, he will ascend the Clam throne as head of the Royal Clam Clan. Must have an excellent British and convincing Tropical accent. Bass/Baritone
ALF
35 –45. Gruff, butch exterior. Should be big, physically imposing, perhaps overweight, while still agile & comfortable with movement. An old seadog who’s prouder of achieving the rank of “Mister” than he should be. White knight in search of a damsel. Romantic at heart. Something about him appeals to the feminine sensibility; might be his bow legs, his saucy gait, or his kind heart. Blue-collar English accent a plus. Tenor to a solid A
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OUR TOWN
Written by Thornton Wilder
Dir: Eric Davis
Choreo: TBD
Reh: 12/29/15 – 01/15/16, Runs: 01/15/16 – 02/14/16
Some actors will need to be able to dance/move well.
Seeking:
STAGE MANAGER
EMILY WEBB – female, sixteen years old.
GEORGE GIBBS – male, sixteen years old.
DR. GIBBS – a pleasant man in his 30s.
MRS. GIBBS – a peasant woman in her middle 30s.
MR. WEBB – a smiling, quizzical man in his late 40s.
MRS. WEBB – a thin, serious, crisp little woman in her 30s.
MALE – versatile actor to play multiple roles.
FEMALE – versatile actress to play multiple roles.
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SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
Music by Stephen Sondheim, Conceived and originally directed by James Lapine
Dir: Eric Davis
Musical Dir: TBD
Reh: 02/16/16 – 03/11/16, Runs: 03/11/16 – 04/10/16
Seeking: 8 SINGER/ACTORS - Adult actors of all ages will be considered. Ensemble Cast - Many featured roles, Showcases trained singers
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MR. BURNS: A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
by Anne Washburn
Dir: Eric Davis
Musical Dir: TBD
Reh: 04/12/16 – 04/29/16, Runs: 04/29/16 – 05/22/16
All roles must sing
Seeking:
MATT / HOMER / SCRATCHY
Male. Matt is kind of the heart of the troupe, excellent story-teller, Genuine, charismatic and friendly.
JENNY / MARGE
Female. Outgoing and enthusiastic. Fiery.
SUSANNAH / SECOND FBI AGENT / ITCHY
Female. The ''Daphne'' of the Scooby gang, pretty, fun, flirty.
SAM / BART / MR. BURNS
Male. Unassuming, a bit geeky, strong character actor.
COLLEEN / FIRST FBI AGENT / LISA
Female. Reclusive, a little shy, a consummate director/stage manager, type A.
GIBSON / LOVING HUSBAND / SIDESHOW BOB / HOMER
Male. Gruff and matter of fact, should be physically larger frame.
QUINCY / BUSINESSWOMAN / BART
Female. Petite and poised, assertive, strong character actor.
NEDRA / CHORUS LEADER
Female. This role is entirely sung and should be strong vocal narrator/storyteller.
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THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Book by Craig Lucas, Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel
Dir: Eric Davis
Musical Dir: TBD
Reh: 05/24/16 – 06/17/16, Runs: 06/17/16 – 07/10/16
Seeking:
Margaret Johnson:
40s - 50s. An elegant, self-possessed, practical and attractive American woman in middle age. Legit soprano ranging from G below middle C up to G#.
Clara Johnson:
26. Margaret's daughter, young and naïve for her age. Strong legit soprano ranging from low A, strong belt/mix to high E with a nice ring.
Fabrizio Naccerelli:
Early 20s. A good-looking and charming Florentine.Lyrical tenor to a high B.
Giuseppe Naccerelli:
Late 20s - mid-30s. Fabrizio's slightly older brother. Baritone.
Franca Naccarelli:
Late 20s - mid-30s. Giuseppe's wife. Legit soprano.
Signor Naccarelli:
Mid-40s - 50s. Fabrizio's father. Baritone.
Signora Naccarelli:
Mid-40s - 50s. Fabrizio's mother. Legit soprano.
Roy Johnson:
40s - 50s. Margaret's husband. Non-singing.
Florentine Male (will represent many male roles)
Florentine Female (will represent many female roles)
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THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Music by Arthur Sullivan, Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Dir: Eric Davis
Musical Dir: TBD
Choreo: TBD
Reh: 07/12/16 – 08/05/16, Runs 08/05/16 – 09/04/16
Seeking:
Major-General Stanley:
A one star-general in the British Army, Major-General Stanley is the protector of many young women, his wards.
The Pirate King:
A largely unsuccessful commander, the pirate king, although a flamboyant braggart, is too tender-hearted to do what pirates are supposed to do.
Samuel:
The pirate king's lieutenant
Frederic:
A pirate trainee, Frederic was apprenticed to the pirates by mistake. He is a noble young man who falls in love with Mabel but puts his sense of duty above everything else, including love.
Sergeant of Police:
The leader of a bumbling squad of policemen, the good-natured sergeant of police is committed to stopping the pirates.
Mabel:
Major-General Stanley's youngest ward, quickly falls in love with Frederic.
Edith:
Another of Major-General Stanley’s daughters
Kate:
Another of Major-General Stanley's daughters
Isabel:
Another of Major-General Stanley's daughters
Ruth:
A pirate maid-of-all-work and Frederic’s nursery maid, Ruth mistakenly bound Frederic to a pirate instead of a pilot. She is in love with Frederic and feels betrays when he falls in love with Mabel
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