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Seeking
Exceptional Male and Female Equity actors/singer/dancers for various roles in the following 2 shows:
THE WORLD GOES ROUND
and
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
see breakdown
Preparation
Please prepare 2 brief songs (no more than 1 minute each) that reflect the general Broadway style of the show(s).
Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together
Other Dates
see breakdown for show dates
Other
www.musictheatreofct.com
Personnel
Kevin Connors, Executive Director
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Seeking:
Exceptional Male and Female Equity actors/singer/dancers. Ethnic Minorities are STRONGLY encouraged to attend.
THE WORLD GOES ROUND
By Kander/Ebb
DIRECTOR: Kevin Connors
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: David Wolfson
CHOREOGRAPHER (WORLD): Jeri Kansas
rehearses October 23 - November 6, and runs November 7 - 23.
All rehearsals and performances are in Norwalk, CT - one hour on Metro North from Grand Central station. NYC actors commute daily and travel is paid by the theatre.
All must dance or move extremely well
Seeking:
MAN 1:
A bit of a ham. At times he is lonely, dejected, and shy. Just as easily emboldened to action. Sincere, loving, comedic, and charming. To play 30s/40s. Baritenor
MAN 2:
Nostalgic, very handsome, lonely. Stern and demanding with a commanding voice. To play 20-40. Baritenor to A, dances very well
WOMAN 1:
Tough, strong leading lady, impassioned, has been hurt and knows the world but remains hopeful. To play 40s/50s. Belter
WOMAN 2:
Independent, zany, bawdy and brassy but also reflective and poised. Killer dancer. To Play 30s/40s. Belt
WOMAN 3:
Young leading lady, adventurous, hopeful, confident and sexy, but hesitant in regards to love. To play 20s/30s. Soprano/belt
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
By Ashman/Menken
DIRECTOR: Kevin Connors
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: David Wolfson
CHOREOGRAPHER (WORLD): Jeri Kansas
rehearses April 7 - 16, 2015; and runs April 17 - May 10, 2015.
All rehearsals and performances are in Norwalk, CT - one hour on Metro North from Grand Central station. NYC actors commute daily and travel is paid by the theatre.
Seeking:
Seymour Krelborn:
A menial laborer at Mushnik’s Flower Shop, 30’s, bari-tenor, nebbish-like and insecure naïve, sweet/well-meaning, improbable hero of the story
Audrey:
25 – 30, belter, gum-snapping, bleached-blond secret love of Seymour’s life, lacking in education and self-esteem, she suffers from feelings of hopelessness at her situation in life
Mr. Mushnik:
45 – 55, baritone, owner of Mushnik’s Flower Shop, a failing business on Skid Row, a man who seldom smiles and often yells
Orin Scrivello:
Audrey’s dentist boyfriend, 30s/40s, baritone, motorcycle-riding black leather jacket-wearing tough-guy, tall, dark, handsome, and sadistic. Also doubles Patrick Martin, Radio Announcer, Bernstein, Narrator
Audrey II:
Voice of the wise-cracking anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado with teeth, Audrey II is Seymour’s favorite and soon-famous plant. Barry White sound.
Crystal, Ronette, and Chiffon:
late 20’s - 40’s, sexy female street urchins in the style of The Ronettes, great singer/dancers with strong harmonic skills
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Music Theatre of Connecticut is an Equity Theatre is now located in a newly constructed theatre center in Norwalk, CT. Currently in its 28th Season, the company has won numerous Best awards and Connecticut Crtitics' Circle Award Nominations, including the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.
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