MASTER CLASS - The Conejo Players Non Equity Auditions

The Conejo Players proudly announces auditions for

Directed by Elissa Anne Polansky

AUDITION LOCATION:

The Conejo Players Theatre

351 South Moorpark Road

Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008

PERFORMANCE DATES:

January 10th through February 1st

Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8:00 PM

Sundays at 2:00 PM

REHEARSALS:

Weekdays at 7:00 PM

No conflicts accepted for Performance Dates or the week before Opening

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Please be prepared to read from the script. For auditions, the sopranos and tenor will be asked to sing a scale. Audition materials are available to review online at the following URL (please note this is case-sensitive):
http://goo.gl/HsxycD. For callbacks, all potential Marias will be asked to memorize a portion of a Callas monologue (PDF to be given after acceptance of a callback); the sopranos/tenor will be asked to become familiar with their applicable aria; and the accompanist will be asked to play a portion of one of the arias listed in the character descriptions (sheet music and/or MP3s to be given after acceptance of callback). All those auditioning are encouraged to provide an 8x10 photo and a resume of their onstage experience when registering for auditions. These photos will become the property of the Conejo Players Theatre and may be used onstage in the production. Please bring a list of all potential conflicts including travel, etc. Any conflicts with the posted schedule must be discussed with the Producers and agreed to by the Director before casting can be confirmed. No appointment necessary. Open Call Auditions. There is NO PAY.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Opera diva Maria Callas -- a glamorous, commanding, larger-than-life, caustic, and surprisingly drop-dead funny pedagogue -- is teaching a voice master class. Alternately dismayed and impressed by the students who parade before her, she recalls the glories of her own life and career: including her younger years as an ugly duckling; her fierce hatred of her rivals; the unforgiving press that savaged her early performances; her triumphs at La Scala; her affair with Aristotle Onassis; and the sacrifice we must make in the name of art. Winner of the 1996 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Play and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Play, Master Class is Terrence McNally's total triumph. This is a night to remember. (NY Post).

Visit
www.conejoplayers.org for more details.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Email your questions to the Producer, Andrea Hamilton

(
andrea777@rocketmail.com).

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Female, 20s; talented soprano. Sensitive, but courageous. Not afraid to ask questions. Performer must be a strong operatic soprano. Must be able to sing Bellini's Sonnambila aria Ah non credea mirati and able to realistically cry on cue. Vocal Range: Eb4-Ab5.

Female, 20s; talented soprano. Sensitive, but courageous. Not afraid to ask questions. Works very hard. Must be able to sing Verdi's Macbetto, Lady M's Letter aria. Vocal Range: D4-C6.

Male, 20s to early 30s; tenor. Attractive and flirtatious; confident verging on cocky. Serious about becoming an artist. A good listener. Performer must be a strong tenor (and a strong singer in general). Must be able to sing Cavaradossi's first act aria from Puccini's Tosca, Dammi I colori. Vocal Range: F3-Bb4.

Male, 20s to early 30s. Accomplished accompanist. Smart, savvy, good-humored. Respects Callas. Performer who can play the piano (and the arias listed above) a plus, but not necessary.

Male, age open. A dedicated theatre stagehand.