ROVER DRAMAWERKS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS Gilligan’s Island: the Musical

ROVER DRAMAWERKS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS for Gilligan's Island: the Musical, featuring a book by Sherwood Schwartz and Lloyd J. Schwartz and music and lyrics by Hope Juber and Laurence Juber. The production will be directed and choreographed by Rebecca McDonald with musical direction by John Norine, Jr.

Auditions:
Monday, November 28 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 29 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Callbacks, if needed, will be Wednesday, November 30

Appointments are required. For an appointment time, please email audition09@roverdramawerks.com.

Auditions will be at Rover Dramawerks' office space, 521 J Place, Suite 629,
between Plano Parkway and the Bush Turnpike, a half block west of Avenue K.

Brief Synopsis:

Based on the beloved TV series by Sherwood Schwartz and created by his talented family, this hilarious musical returns to the Rover stage to charm audiences of all ages. A small touring boat has been shipwrecked on a desert island, and the seven castaways must work together to try to get back to civilization while overcoming hurricanes, extra-terrestrials, and their biggest obstacle, Gilligan himself, who manages to bungle every chance of rescue. All the fun and silliness of the original series, plus singing and dancing!

Roles:

Gilligan: Male, 20s-40s, tenor. Clumsy, simple, goofy, and endearingly likable.

Skipper: Male, 40s+, bari tenor. Competent yet somewhat bumbling. Loyal to a fault.

Professor: Male, 30s-50s, bari tenor. Smart beyond belief and knows it, yet not conceited. A nice guy.

Mr. Howell: Male, 40s+, baritone. Rich, selfish, very dependent on his wife and teddy bear.

Lovey Howell: Female, 30s+, mezzo. Rich and snooty, yet with a heart of gold.

Mary Ann: Female, 20s-30s, mezzo. Sweet, uncomplicated, attractive.

Ginger: Female, 20s-40s, soprano w/belt. Glamorous, sexy, overly dramatic.

Alien: Male or Female, contralto or bass baritone. Typical being from outer space.

All roles are available. The director is looking for versatile actors who can sing and move, and who can capture the flavor of the famous TV series icons.

Other information:

Be familiar with Gilligan's Island, the TV series before auditioning.

· Auditions will consist of singing, choreography, and reading scenes from the script.

· Be prepared to sing at least 16 bars of a song of your choice. Please bring an accompaniment CD or sheet music in the correct key - an accompanist will be provided.

· Dress to move.

· Email audition09@roverdramawerks.com for an appointment.

· Bring a resume and head shot.

· Actors and technicians will receive stipends.

· Rehearsals will be in Plano and will begin the week of December 5. There will be a rehearsal break over the Christmas holidays.

· Please visit the website at www.roverdramawerks.com or call (972) 849-0358 for more information.

Gilligan's Island: the Musical will run January 26 through February 18, 2012 at the Courtyard Theater of Plano.

 

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