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Seeking
Actors and actresses for summer season: Repertory season includes The Full Monthy, Little Women and The Cottage. See Breakdown for details.
Preparation
For Full Monty, sing pop/rock contemp song showing range. May be asked to read. For Little Women, contemporary or traditional song showing legit range; for The Cottage, prepare a one-two minute comic monologue with standard British dialect. Accompanist provided. BRING PHOTO AND RESUME.
Other Dates
CALLBACKS TBD
The Full Monty: Rehs: June 1 Previews: June 24 Open: June 26 Close August 16
Little Women: Rehs: June 9 Previews: July 1 Open: July 2 Close: Aug 16
The Cottage: Rehs: June 30 Previews: July 22 Opens: July 24 Close: Aug 15
Other
Paige Price, Executive Artistic Director
John Thew, Managing Director
www.theatreaspen.org
Personnel
Director: Mark Martino (The Full Monty)
Director: Paige Price (Little Women)
Musical Director: David Dyer (Little Women, Full Monty)
Director: Don Stephenson (The Cottage)
· Chorus rules are in effect.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Compmgr@theatreaspen.org to schedule appointment/request materials, sides will be available. Actors w/conflicts will be accommodated-email to arrange
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
**NOTICE CONTINUED FROM DENVER NOTICE**
LITTLE WOMEN – the Broadway musical
Book by Allan Knee
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Directed by: Paige Price
Musical Director: David Dyer
Rehearsals: June 9th Previews: July 1st Opens: July 2nd Closes: Aug 16th
Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), this LITTLE WOMEN follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up facing the absence of their father as he serves in the Civil War. Even thought the musical's score is contemporary, the beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and explores the ongoing issues the girls face, like young love, hope, ambition and longing.
Character Breakdown
6 women, 4 men – All Principals
Please prepare contemporary musical theatre song, showing range and personality.
AMY MARCH The youngest, most energetic sister with a rather pompous air about her. She later marries Laurie.
Female, 14-18 yrs old
Range: Cb4 - Gb5
AUNT MARCH A formidable, over-bearing matron and great-aunt to the March sisters. The wealthy socialite in town. May double as Mrs. Kirk.
Female, 45-60 yrs old
Range: E3 - F5
BETH MARCH The second youngest sister who tragically dies of Scarlet Fever. Peace-maker, lover, and an optimist who is always encouraging her sisters to dream.
Female, 17-21 yrs old
Range: A3 - G5
JO MARCH Our story's protagonist. Passionate, adventurous, and brave. She has the idea of writing Little Women and eventually becomes engaged to Professor Bhaer.
Female, 18-23 yrs old
Range: E3 - A5
LAURIE LAURENCE The bright-eyed boy-next-door with considerable charm. He loves Jo but later falls in love with Amy.
Male, 18-23 yrs old. Doubles as Rodrigo.
Range: Bb2 - Bb4
MARMEE MARCH The girls' mother. She is the strong backbone of the family, who is courageous in spite of the difficult odds she faces.
Female, 45-55 yrs old
Range: Eb3 - Eb5
MEG MARCH The world-weary, yet hopeful, oldest sister who yearns for a great life. She marries John and has twins with him. Doubles as Clarissa.
Female, 21-25 yrs old.
Range: A#3 - Gb5
MR. JOHN BROOKE Laurie's tutor and a rather stiff man; shows very little emotion. He later marries Meg and changes.
Male, 30-40 yrs old. Doubles as Braxton.
Range: C#3 - F#4
PROFESSOR BHAER German Professor who exemplifies proper manners. He is a boarder in Mrs. Kirk's boarding house and eventually falls in love with Jo.
Male, 35-45 yrs old
Range: G2 - F#4
MR. LAURENCE Laurie's grandfather, he is a wealthy old man who lives next door to the March family. Although he often seems crabby or intimidating, he's actually a very compassionate, thoughtful person who loves his grandson very much and has a special liking for the March girls, particularly Beth.
Male, 50-60
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THE COTTAGE
By Sandy Rustin Fleischer
Directed by: Don Stephenson
Rehearses: June 30th Previews July 22, 23 Opens July 24 Closes Aug 15
The Cottage, inspired by the works of Noel Coward, is set in the idyllic English countryside in 1923. A tale of sex, betrayal and, oh yes, love, unfolds when Sylvia Van Kipness decides to expose her love affair to her husband and her lover’s wife. The true meanings of fate, identity and marriage are called into question as a surprising, hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculous—and potentially murderous—romantic comedy.
Please prepare one to two minute comic monologue, appropriate to the period and using British accent(s).
SEEKING:
LOOKING FOR STRONG COMEDIC ACTORS WITH HEARTS OF GOLD AND SOLID ENGLISH ACCENTS. ALL ETHNICITIES ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
SYLVIA, (30s – early 40s) a lovely and rash romantic. Feminine, yet strong-willed, Sylvia’s attempts at true love leave her frustrated and ever hopeful for a shocking turn of events.
BEAU, (30s – early 40s) perhaps the best looking man in Britain. Logical to the point of pessimism. Beau is the type of fellow quite happy with the status quo, no matter what the status quo may be.
MARJORIE, (30s – early 40s) 8 months pregnant, pragmatic and a tad spicy. Unflappable in every sense of the word. Unless of course, she’s in labor.
CLARKE, (30s – early 40s) a distinguished gent with a lover’s spirit. Always aiming to please, Clarke’s kind-heartedness may lead others to take him for a fool.
DIEDRE, (20-30) an awfully pretty nincompoop. Gullible is Diedre’s middle name. She’s awfully sweet though, if you like that sort of thing. Surprisingly capable of unexpected clarity and insight.
RICHARD (30s) a murderous, yet gentle soul. Born to be half of a soul mated duo, Richard is hell bent on finding and keeping his true love. (No matter what).
SEEKING DIVERSE CASTS, PERFORMERS OF ALL ETHNIC AND
RACIAL BACKGROUNDS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
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