Leap of Faith - Seattle EPA
Showtunes Theatre Company | Seattle, WA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, August 22, 2016
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Lunch: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
auditions@showtunestheatre.org
CONTRACT
LOA
LOA ref WCLO Agreement Pending
SEEKING
SHOWTUNES concert productions involve a
short and intense rehearsal and performance
timeframe, and strong singers/actors are
required. Actors must be available for all
rehearsals and performances. SHOWTUNES is
based in Seattle, WA and casts locally.
PREPARATION
Prepare one verse and chorus of a musical
theater song that shows off your range and
acting ability. Be prepared with additional
choices since you may be asked to sing another
song. Sheet music must be in the correct key.
LOCATION
Center House Theatre
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109-4623
4th Floor
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director Matt Wolfe is directing, with
Music Director Nathan Young, Associate
Producer Pamela Spee, and Executive
Producer Maggie Stenson Pehrson.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The
producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Performers of all ethnic and racial
backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to
auditions.
BREAKDOWN
Rehearsals are Nov 16-18 from 6-10pm, Nov 19 from 1-5pm, Nov 29-Dec 2 from6-10pm (in Theatre4
at TPS), as well as Saturday, Dec 3rd from 1-6pm (in the Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall).
Performances are Saturday, December 3rd at 8pm and Sunday, December 4th at 2pm in the
Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall. PUBLICITY PHOTOS – Sunday, Sept 11 and Monday, Sept
12 6-10pm.
Ida Mae Sturdevant - Lead singer in Angels of Mercy and bookkeeper. She is a dedicated mother.
Though a devout Christian, hard times have found the lines she so often drew between right-andwrong
rather fuzzy. (Female, 50-60 yrs old) - Range: D3 - A5
Isaiah Sturdevant - Bible College Student and Ida Mae's son. Sharp and caring, he possesses
commendable moral fibre. He is not afraid to go to great lengths to protect his family. (Male, 18-24 yrs
old) - Range: Ab2 - B4
Marla McGowan - Sheriff of Sweetwater and Town Alderperson. (Female, 30-40 yrs old) - Range: F3 -
D5
Ornella Sturdevant - Angels of Mercy Singer and Ida Mae's daughter. After a deplorable string of bad
boyfriends and poor choices, she is trying to turn her life around. A loving, though argumentative,
daughter and sister. (Female, 20-25 yrs old) - Range: A3 - G#5
Sam Nightingale - Company Manager and Jonas's younger sister. She has a strong love for brother
and a good head on her shoulders. But, due to financial circumstances, has no choice but to continue
the Angels of Mercy along their tour of deception. (Female, 25-35 yrs old) - Range: F#3 - E5
Jake McGowan - Marla McGowan's wheelchair bound son. He is a beacon of hope for all that cross
his path because of his radiant innocence and immeasurable capacity for belief. He is also a bit of a
magician. (Male, 10-13 yrs old) - Range: A3 - B4
OTHER ANGELS of MERCY
Brother Amon (Male, 18+)
Brother Carl (Male, 18+)
ANGELS of MERCY
FEMALE TRIO – Singers with the Angels of Mercy – Backup Singers to Ida Mae. (FEMALE 17+ Years
Old.)
ZAK – Roadie for Jonas and the Angels of Mercy (Male OR Female, 17+ Years old.)
FLETCH – Roadie for Jonas and the Angels of Mercy (Male OR Female, 17+ Years old.)
TOWNSPEOPLE
Worried Mother/Amanda (Female, Preferably 40+ years old)
Farmer (Male, 30’s to 40’s +)
Susie Raylove (Female, 30’s to 40’s +)
Ray (Male, 30’s to 40’s +)
Emma Schlarp (Female, Preferably 50+ years old)
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