LORT
Geva Theatre Center 2011-12 Season
– EPAs by Appointment in Rochester
(Rochester, NY) LORT B, $765/week minimum
Artistic Director: Mark Cuddy
Directors: Mark Cuddy, Robert O’Hara, Bruce Jordan
Casting Office: Elissa Myers Casting
Casting Director: Paul Fouquet
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Friday, August 12, 2011 – accompanist provided at the Geva Theatre Center
10 AM – 6 PM 75 Woodbury Boulevard
Lunch from 1 - 2. Rochester, NY
AND
Saturday, August 13, 2011 **(Only if Necessary)
10 AM – 6 PM
Lunch from 1 - 2.
For an appointment, call 585-232-1366. Please note that an accompanist will only be available on Friday the 12th. ** Appointments will be taken for that day first. If the slots for Friday have not been filled then Saturday’s auditions will be cancelled.
Prepare EITHER 1) two contrasting monologues, totaling four minutes together, for dramatic only auditions; or 2) if also auditioning for the musical, prepare a brief monologue and also a brief song in the style of COMPANY. If singing, bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Adaptation by Mark Cuddy with Music by Gregg Coffin
Director: Mark Cuddy
1st rehearsal 11/1/11. Runs 11/25 – 12/24/11
Seeking:
Subscription Gentleman/Fezziwig/Christmas Present/Londoner:
Character role with great presence and “size” to capture Fezziwig’s and Present’s spirit. Must sing well – baritone.
All other roles cast from the 2010 production.
PERFECT WEDDING
by Robin Hawdon
Director: by Bruce Jordan
1st rehearsal 12/13/11. Runs 1/10 – 2/12/12
Seeking:
Rachel:
The Bride. Pretty, 20s, always in command. It’s her wedding day and it better be perfect.
Bill:
The Groom. Good-looking, 20s. Rarely in command. It’s his wedding day and he screwed up.
Tom:
The Best Man. Good-looking, 20s. Dependable. He is a straight-shooter but caught in a pickle.
Judy:
The Other Woman, 20s. Very attractive. She changes her mind.
Julie:
A chambermaid, 20s. Pretty in a kooky way. Volatile.
Daphne:
The Mother of the Bride, 40s. Emotional because her baby is getting married.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
by Lorraine Hansberry
Director: Robert O’Hara
1st rehearsal 1/24/12. Runs 2/21 – 3/25/12
Seeking:
Ruth Younger:
About 30, her once youthful beauty beginning to fade. She is mother of 10 year old boy, and wife to Walter Lee.
Walter Lee Younger:
Mid-30s, intense, passionate, with a quality of indictment in his voice.
Beneatha Younger:
About 20, intense and intellectually attractive.
Lena Younger:
Early 60s, strong, and full of wit and faith. Mother to Walter and Beneatha.
Joseph Asagai:
20s. A Nigerian student in love with Beneatha.
George Murchison:
20s. A wealthy African American courting Beneatha who intellectually challenges the neighborhood.
Mrs. Johnson:
A neighbor of the Youngers, no particular age, very expressive.
Karl Lindner:
The only white character, middle-aged representative of the Clybourne Park Improvement Association where the Youngers would like to move.
Bobo:
One of Walter’s partners in a plan to buy a liquor store. Slow witted.
SUPERIOR DONUTS
by Tracy Letts
Director: Mark Cuddy
1st rehearsal 3/9/12. Runs 4/3 – 4/29/12
Seeking:
Max Tarasov:
49, Russian small-time entrepreneur who wants to buy the donut shop and expand his video store. Enthusiastic and practical.
Officer Randy Osteen:
49, Irish-American policewoman. Unmarried in a family of brothers. Has a fondness for Arthur.
Officer James Bailey:
43, African-American policeman, partner to Randy. Married and a Star Wars fan.
Lady Boyle:
72, Irish-American bag lady. Drinks a bit.
Franco Wicks:
21, African-American. Bright, energetic, and entrepreneurial. Great talker. Has a gambling habit. Has written a novel in long-hand on a series of notebooks.
Luther Flynn:
45, Irish/Italian-American. Tough but savvy guy who runs numbers.
Kevin Magee:
28, Irish-American. Flynn’s sidekick and not as smart.
Kiril Ivakin:
35, Russian. A mountain of a man. Speaks little.
The role of Walter Przybyszewski is cast.
COMPANY
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by George Furth
Director: Mark Cuddy
1st rehearsal 4/17/12. Runs 5/9 – 6/17/12.
Seeking:
Sarah:
Learning karate and has issues with food and dieting. Married to Harry. Alto.
Harry:
Friendly and affable, but with a drinking problem. Married to Sarah. Baritone.
Susan:
A gracious Southern belle who suffers from fainting spells. Married to Peter. Soprano.
Peter:
Forrmerly Ivy League, possibly gay. Married to Susan. Baritone.
Jenny:
Sweet, but a bit square. Married to David. Soprano.
David:
Chic and a bit controlling. Married to Jenny. Baritone.
Amy:
Neurotic, gets cold feet on her wedding day. Marrying Paul. Mezzo.
Paul:
Amy's fiancé, Jewish, who has learned how to put up with her manic spells. Tenor.
Joanne:
Cynical and very acerbic. Drinks. Married to Larry. Alto.
Larry:
Joanne's third husband. Sweet and understanding. Baritone.
April:
One of Robert’s girlfriends, a naive flight attendant. Self-described as "dumb". Soprano.
Marta:
Hip and vulgar. Loves New York. Mezzo.
Kathy:
A small town girl, Robert's long-time on-off girlfriend. A terrific dancer. Mezzo.
The role of Robert has been cast.
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