Williams Street Repertory announces auditions for “Sylvia” & “Ring of Fire” at Raue Center For The Arts
WSR, McHenry County’s only professional theater company, announces 2018 Spring General Auditions!
Williams Street Repertory is excited to announce 2018 Spring General Auditions! Auditions for WSR’s upcoming productions of A.R. Gurney’s “Sylvia” and the Johnny Cash jukebox musical, “Ring of Fire,” will be held March 4 – 5, 2018 at Raue Center For The Arts.
“The upcoming auditions should provide the opportunity for new talent to get to know our team as we prepare to embark on a huge period of growth,” says Founding Artistic Director, Richard Kuranda.
A.R. Gurney’s “Sylvia” is an unlikely love triangle between a man, his wife… and his dog. Love and laughter are unleashed in this smart, silly, sophisticated, and occasionally salty, comedy about relationships, nature and growing older.
From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes “Ring of Fire,” a unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. Though Cash is never imitated, his remarkable life story is told through his music, climaxing in a concert that will both move and exhilarate!
For “Sylvia,” WSR is looking for two character actors, one male and one female. These actors will share the role of Tom/Phyllis/Leslie and will understudy all other characters. For “Ring of Fire,” WSR is looking for actors that can play guitar, piano, upright bass, mandolin and fiddle. WSR is looking for actors for the roles of Woman - Mezzo - F#3 to F#5 - Trenna, Man 1 - Bass - D2 to Ab4 - Jason, Man 2 - Tenor - E2 to B4 - David, Man 3 - Baritone - E2 to F4 - Eddie,” Man 4 - Tenor - E2 to G4 - Mark as well as understudies.
Auditions will be held from 2 - 8 p.m. on March 4 and 2 - 8 p.m. on March 5 at Raue Center. To audition, please sign up for a date and slot at signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4eadab22aafa7-ring.
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song from either the modern musical theater or country genre (an accompanist will be provided, bring sheet music) and one monologue OR two contrasting monologues. If you can play any of the following instruments, please bring it and be prepared to play something short: guitar (acoustic or electric), mandolin, fiddle, upright bass and piano (there will be a keyboard available). Please bring your songbook in the event you are asked to sing something else as well as two copies of your headshot and resume. For more information, please visit wsrep.org.
WSR is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the American theater and welcomes all types, ages, ethnicities, genders and actors with disabilities to audition.
WSR is a member of Theatre Communications Group, the national organization for the American theatre. TCG has existed to strengthen, nurture and promote the professional not-for-profit American theatre for over 50 years.
Founding Artistic Director: Richard Kuranda, SDC
General/Company Manager Caitlin I. Quinn
Production Manager: Carolyn Voss
Marketing Director: Miriam Naponelli
Marketing Manager: Michele V. Knight
Raue Center offers special seating arrangements and hearing devices for patrons with disabilities. Please call the box office at 815.356.9212 to make arrangements prior to the performance.
Raue Center Box Office | 815.356.9212 | 12 to 4p | Mon-Sat | Open Sundays on performance days 1 hour prior to performance.
www.rauecenter.org
Details:
Event: Williams Street Repertory 2018 Spring General Auditions
Type: Theatre
Dates: March 4, 2018 (2 - 8 p.m.), March 5, 2018 (2 - 8 p.m.)
Location: Raue Center For The Arts
26 N. Williams Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Contact: Michele Vazquez Knight, marketing manager, 815.356.9010 x 16
Directions: Crystal Lake Stop
Harvard Line on the Metra
I-90 to Randall Road Exit
About Williams Street Repertory
Williams Street Repertory is a non-profit theatre company located in Crystal Lake, IL. Over the past six years, WSR has built a reputation for artistic excellence as one of Illinois’ leading producing theatres. WSR is dedicated to sustaining an artistic process of innovative and emotionally charged work, telling diverse stories and creating an in-house production company of well-respected artists. Since opening, WSR has presented more than 25 productions with a wide range of appeal, from Chicago premieres and international debuts to holiday favorites. In 2016, WSR entered into a contract with Actors’ Equity Association, making WSR the only professional theatre company in McHenry County. WSR is dedicated to its mission of producing diverse and emotionally charged stories that deepen the cultural richness of our community and our region. WSR was made possible through support provided by Susen Håakansson Berg and James C. Berg, the City of Crystal Lake, ComEd, McHenry County Community Foundation and Epic Repertory Theater Company. For additional information, visit wsrep.org.
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 16 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, IL, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination. For additional information, visit rauecenter.org, facebook.com/RaueCenter and twitter.com/RaueCenter.
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