Queen City Theatre Co Holds Auditions For GREY GARDENS-THE MUSICAL And EVITA 11/15, 11/16

Queen City Theatre Company announces auditions for the musicals "Grey Gardens" and "Evita" to be held on Sunday November 15th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Monday November 16th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. This is an oportunity for actors/singers to be cast in two of the most succesfull shows of all times in one unified audition for both. "Grey Gardens" (Book by Doug Wright / Music by Scott Frankel and Lyrics Michael Korie) and "Evita" (Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lyrics by Tim Rice) are the award winning Broadway smash hit musicals and now will be produced in Charlotte by Queen City Theatre Company. "GREY GARDENS" will be receiving its Charlotte and regional debut with this production.

"Grey Gardens" is based in part on Albert and David Maysles legendary documentary about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' eccentric aunt and cousin. This touching - and sometimes heart-wrenching musical adaption explores the relationship between former socialite Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter, Little Edie. Covering both their earlier days at the center of high society and the later years languishing in their derelict East Hampton, New York, manor. Grey gardens is scandalously entertaining. Propelled by a witty book, gorgeous score, intricate lyrics, and tour-de-force roles, this musical has become an instant and well-loved classic.

Argentina's controversial First Lady is the subject of the dynamic musical masterpiece, EVITA. As an illegitimate fifteen year old, Eva escaped her dirt-poor existence for the bright lights of Buenos Aires. Driven by ambition and blessed with charisma, she was a starlit at twenty-two, the president's mistress at twenty-four, First Lady at twenty-seven, and dead at thirty-three. Eva Peron, saint to the working class, reviled by the aristocracy and mistrusted by the military was destined to leave a fascinating political legacy unique to the 20th century. Told through a compelling score that fuses haunting chorales with exuberant Latin, pop and jazz influences, EVITA creates and arresting theatrical portrait as complex as the woman herself. Queen City Theatre Company's production will include the song "You must love me" as well as cultural elements from the Rio de la Plata, including some spanish lyrics and dialogue to add authenticity and realism to this production.

Audition Location:

Sunday November 15th - 2 pm to 6 pm
Education Studio @ Spirit Square
345 N College St
Charlotte, NC 28203

Monday November 16th - 6pm to 10pm
Cokesbury United Methodist Church
6701 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28212

Date and time:

AUDITIONS ARE BY APOINTMENT BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOME FOR ANY SLOT (WAIT TIME MAY BE LONGER). EACH AUDITIONEE WILL SING FIRST AND THEN STAY FOR COLD READINGS FROM THE SCRIPT IF THEY ARE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING FOR GREY GARDENS.

YOU NEED TO SELECT ONE OF FOUR AVAILABLE SLOTS WITH AN ALTERNATE OPTION.
QCTC STAFF WILL CONTACT YOU WITH CONFIRMATION OF TIME SELECTED.

1) Sunday November 15th from 2 pm to 4 pm - Singing and cold readings
2) Sunday November 15th from 4 pm to 6 pm - Singing and cold readings
3) Monday November 16th from 6 pm to 8 pm - Singing and cold readings.
4) Monday November 16th from 8 pm to 10 pm - Singing and cold readings.

Please come prepared with two songs: a ballad and up-tempo, and please bring your own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Music in the style of the shows is preferred but not mandatory. Bring resume and headshot as well (required). Early submission of resume by email is encouraged but not required.

TO AUDITION, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME/HEADSHOT OR PAST EXPERIENCE INCLUDING THE SLOT IN WHICH YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING. PLEASE INCLUDE 2 OPTIONS IF POSSIBLE.

SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION TO: musicals2010@queencitytheatre.com

NOTE: YOU MAY AUDITION AND BE CAST IN ONLY ONE OR FOR BOTH MUSICALS AT THE SAME TIME.

PERFORMANCES AND REHEARSALS

Performances for Grey Gardens:

January 28th thru February 13th, 2010 @ Duke Energy Theatre (Spirit Square)

*** Rehearsals begin December 6th for two weeks and then continue on January 4th ***

Performances for EVITA:

April 29th thru May 16th, 2010 @ Duke Energy Theatre (Spirit Square)

*** Rehearsals begin March 21st 2010 ***

Directed by: Glenn T. Griffin
Musical Direction by: Marty Gregory
Choreography by: Alyson Lowe
Production Coordinator: Kristian Wedolowski

CAST BREAKDOWN

"GREY GARDENS"

***The roles of Edith Bouvier Beale and "Little" Edie Beale in Grey Gardens
have already been pre-cast***

The cast of Grey Gardens: 1 woman, 2 girls aged 12-16, and 4 men ages late 20's to early 60's.

[George Gould Strong]
Edith Bouvier Beale's accompanist. George is a dapper fellow with pomaded hair and an ascot, a drink and a lit cigarette always nearby. The role of George Gould Strong MUST be played by a male who is able to play the piano as he plays for a large portion of the show.

[Joseph Patrick Kennedy, Jr. and Jerry]
Joe Kennedy is a fiercely attractive man and Edie's intended. The role of Jerry in Act Two is a teen slacker in a painter's cap and an unruly mop or curls. He is friends to both Big Edith and Little Edie and a sort of handy-man/Jack of all trades.

[Brooks Sr. and Brooks Jr.]
The African-American butler. He is youthful with an efficacious gait. Brooks Jr in Act Two is the dedicated gardener of Grey Gardens, most likely helping and not getting very well paid, but still dedicated to the women that his father worked for and cared about.

[J.V. "Major" Bourvier and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale]
Father to Edit Bouvier Beale. He is a lion-like scion of business in his early seventies. Major Bouvier does not agree with his daughters lifestyle. Peale was a Protestant preacher and a believer in the theory of "positive thinking." Edith Bouvier Beale listens to him on the radio.

[Young Little Edie Beale]
Referred to as Body Beautiful Beale. She is to be engaged to Joseph Kennedy, Jr. She is young, full of life, and can't decide whether she wants a life of fame or family.

[Jacqueline "Jackie" Bouvier]
Edith's young niece. She is around the age of 15

[Lee Bouvier]
Edith's young niece. She is around the age of 13

"EVITA"

*** The roles of Che and Juan Peron have already been pre-cast. ***

The cast of Evita: 2 women, 1 man. Chorus of 7 women and 7 men (all ages)

[Eva Peron]
Throughout the musical we watch the character of Eva rise from a girl of 15 with stardom in her eyes to a woman of 33 who dreams of freedom for her people and aspirations of political power for herself. She is a woman with a strong will and desire, yet still very human.

[The Mistress]
The young mistress of Juan Peron. She is being kept by Peron until Eva arrives on the scene.

[Agustin Magaldi]
Tango singer who began a brief affair with Eva. Agustin, against his will, brings Eva to Buenos Aires and starts her rise to fame.

[Chorus - all ages]
An extremely important part of the musical, Evita. The chorus play mourners, Eva's family, Eva's lovers, Generals, aristocracy, soldiers, and descamisados (audition is open to all ages)

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