11th Hour Theatre Company 2018-19 Season - Philadelphia EPA
11th Hour Theatre Company
AUDITION DATES
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
11:00 am - 7:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 2:00-3:00 pm
Thu, Jul 19, 2018
11:00 am - 7:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 2:00-3:00 pm
APPOINTMENTS
Contact Michael O'Brien by calling 267-987-9865 or emailing casting@11thhourtheatrecompany.org.
CONTRACT
SPT $300 weekly minimum (SPT level 2)
SEEKING
Equity actors who sing for roles in Next Step Concert Series. (See breakdown.)
PREPARATION
Prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song . Bring Sheet music, accompanist provided.
LOCATION
11th Hour Theatre Company Studio
2329 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Michael Philip O'Brien - Producing Artistic Director
Steve Pacek - Associate Artistic Director (7/19 Only)
Megan Nicole O'Brien - Resident Director
See breakdown for creative personnel for each production.
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for performance dates and times.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
NEXT STEP CONCERT SERIES (SPT Level II)
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Concieved by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Materials by Jay Reiss
Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book by Rachel Sheinkin,
Directd by Michael Philip O’Brien
August 18th – 26th, 2018 - Performances: 8/23 @ 8pm, 8/25 @ 8pm and 8/26 @ 3pm
Seeking Replacements Only:
Chip Tolentino (Tenor) - An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment.
Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Mezzo) - Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year.
Leaf Coneybear (Baritone/Tenor) - The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance.
William Barfee (Baritone/Tenor) - A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous Magic Foot method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive.
Marcy Park (Mezzo) - The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can find in your casting pool.
Olive Ostrovsky (Mezzo) - A young newcomer to competitive spelling. Her mother is in an ashram in India, and her father is working late, as usual, but he is trying to come sometime during the bee. Having found comfort in its words and vastness, Olive made friends with her dictionary at a very young age, helping her to make it to the competition. She starts enormously shy, and shyly blossoms.
Rona Lisa Peretti (Mezzo/Soprano) - The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward.
Douglas Panch (Baritone) - The Vice Principle. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an incident at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in a better place now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections.
Mitch Mahoney (Tenor) - The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He has no idea how to offer comfort but does find himself wishing he could find a way to make the kids feel better.
Seeking All Roles for:
Grey Gardens
Book by Doug Wright
Music by Scott Frankel
Lyrics by Michael Korie
Directed by Steve Pacek
October 2nd - 13th, 2018 - Performances: 10/6 @ 8pm, 10/7@ 2pm & 7:30pm, 10/11 @ 7pm, 10/12 @ 8pm, 10/13 @ 8pm, 10/14 @ 2pm
Edith Bouvier Beale/”Little” Edie Beale (Age 35-50; Mezzo/Soprano) - Mother Edith, an American Socialite and amateur singer, known for her eclectic lifestyle, and “Little” Eddie Beale, mother Edith’s daughter and reclusive former fashion model and socialite. Seeking a multi-faceted performer.
“Big” Eddie Beale: (Age 60-70; Alto) - An eclectic woman who is living in the past, fondly recalls her days of glory entertaining guests at lavish parties in the heyday of Grey Gardens.
Young “Little” Edie Beale (Age 20–30; mezzo/soprano) - Model, Singer and Socialite in 1920’s. Performer will portray young Edie as well as other smaller character.
George Gould Strong (Age 30–40; Baritone/Tenor) - Edith’s companion and artistic partner in crime; a pianist. Also plays other roles throughout the second act.
Joseph Kennedy, Jr./Jerry (Tenor) - Young “Little” Eddie’s handsome love interest, Joseph Kennedy in act one, and handyman Jerry in act two.
Major Bouvier/Norman Vincent Peale (Age 50-70; Baritone) - The strict, militant patriarch of the family in act one, and endearing minister and author in act two.
Brooks Sr./Brooks Jr. (Age 25-40; Baritone) - Family butler Brooks Sr. in act one, and grounds keeper Brooks Jr. as well other roles in act two.
Jacqueline Bouvier/Ensemble (Age 15-20; mezzo/soprano) - Young Jackie in act one and ensemble in the second act.
Lee Bouvier/Ensemble (Age 15-20; mezzo/soprano) - Lee act one and ensemble in the second act.
Children Of Eden
Book by John Caird
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby
Directed by Michael Philip O'Brien
November 27th - December 9th, 2018 - Performances: 12/1 @ 8pm, 12/2 @ 2pm & 7:30pm, 12/6 @ 7pm, 12/7 @ 8pm, 12/8 @ 8pm, 12/9 @ 2pm
Father (Age 35 to 55) - An impressive presence with powerful, rich voice. A true parent, who wants the best for all of their children. Protective, loving, and reminiscent of God.
Adam / Noah (Age: 25 to 40; Baritone/Tenor) - Adam: Eve's bright and childlike partner. Hard-working and reserved. Noah: rough but simple. He is unsophisticated and shrewd, but also warm and loyal.
Eve / Mama (Age: 25 to 35; Mezzo/Belter) - Eve: curious and questioning, smart and excited. Mama: Noah's wife and inherently motherly.
Cain / Japheth (Age: 20 - 30; Tenor) - Cain: Abel's older, adventurous brother. He is strong, stubborn, and independent. Japeth: in love with Yonah and is willing to sacrifice his life to be with her. Clever, rebellious, stubborn.
Abel / Ham (Age: 20 to 30 - Baritone/Tenor) - Abel: Cain's younger and more conservative brother who follows the rules. Ham: Japeth's middle brother. He is not as docile as Japheth, nor as hot headed as Shem.
Seth / Shem (Age: 20 to 30; Baritone) - Seth: Adam and Eve's third son. He is innocently adventurous. Shem: the oldest of Noah's three sons. Impulsive, strong, and hot-tempered.
Aphra (Age: 20 to 30; Mezzo/Soprano) - Ham's pregnant wife. Longs for the flood to be over and is constantly worrying.
Aysha (Age: 20 to 30; Mezzo/Soprano) - Shem's wife. Cynically bitter and constantly accusing those aboard the ark.
Yonah (Age: 20 to 30; Mezzo/Belter) - Noah's servant who falls in love with Japheth. A descendent of Cain. Strong, yet humble, kind, and smart.
Bonnie & Clyde
Music by Frank Wildhorn
Lyrics by Don Black
Book by Ivan Menchell
Directed by Megan Nicole O'Brien
December 31st, 2018 - January 13th, 2019 - Performances: 1/5 @ 8pm, 1/6 @ 2pm & 7:30pm, 1/10 @ 7pm, 1/11 @ 8pm, 1/12 @ 8pm, 1/13 @ 2pm
Clyde Barrow (Age: 18 to 25; Tenor) - A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.
Bonnie Parker (Age: 18 to 25; Mezzo/Belter) - A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.
Marvin buck Barrow (Age: 25 to 35; Baritone/Tenor) - Clyde's brother and an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.
Blanche Barrow (Age: 25 to 35; Mezzo/Belter) - A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle. Honorable and righteous. Married to Buck Barrow.
Cumie Barrow (Age: 40 to 55; Mezzo) - A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression. Loyal and selfless. Mother to Clyde and Buck.
Ted Hinton (Age: 18 to 25; Tenor) - A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest. Madly in love with Bonnie.
Emma Parker (Age: 40 to 55; Mezzo) - Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
Preacher (Age: 45 to 65; Baritone) - The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
Henry Barrow (Age: 45 to 55; Baritone/Tenor) - A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.
Governor Miriam Ferguson (Age: 40 to 60; Mezzo) - An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
Captain Frank Hamer (Age: 45 to 65; Baritone/Tenor) - A retired Texas Ranger who joins the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. Recruited by Governor Ferguson.
Bob Alcorn (Age: 30 to 45; Baritone/Tenor) - The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer, he helps hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Ensemble
Store Clerks; Cops/Guards; Bank Customers; Choir; Bread Line Folks.
City of Angels
Book by Larry Gelbert
Music by Cy Coleman
Lyrics by David Zippel
Directed by Megan Nicole O'Brien - Performances: 6/7 @ 8pm, 6/8 @ 2pm & 8pm
Stine (Age 30 – 45; Baritone/Tenor) - The author of the novel, City of Angels, which he is adapting into a film. Quirky and anxious.
Stone (Age: 30-45; Baritone/Tenor) - A former police cop turned private eye detective, the hero of Stine's novel. The classic hard-boiled detective, tough, wisecracking and quick-witted.
Buddy Fidler/Irwin S Irving (Age 40-55; Bartione/Tenor) - Buddy- The film producer. Manipulative, opinionated, heartless film executive. Irwin S Irving- a Hollywood mogul Stone catches in bed with Bobbi.
Munoz/Pancho Vargas (Age: 25-40; Baritone/Tenor) - Detective Munoz- Stone's former partner, now a bitter rival. He believes that Stone repeatedly antagonizes him. Pancho Vargas- the actor playing Munoz in the film.
Donna/Oolie (Age: 25-40; Mezzo/Belter) - Donna- Buddy's secretary. She has a brief affair with Stine. She is far more manipulative than she appears. Oolie- Stone's loyal Girl Friday. Unrequitedly in love with Stone.
Carla Haywood/Alaura Kingsley (Age: 35-50) - Carla Haywood- Buddy's wife, who will be playing Alaura in the film. Alaura Kingsley - a femme fatale trophy wife. She and Stone have a brief affair.
Gabby/Bobbi (Age: 30-45; Mezzo/Belter) - Gabby - Stine's wife. She is tired of his obsession with work and his unfaithfulness. Bobbi - Stone's former girlfriend, A nightclub singer based directly on Stine's wife Gabby.
Avril/Mallory (Age: 20-30; Mezzo/Belter) - Avril- a young Hollywood starlet who will be playing Mallory in the film. Mallory Kingsley- Alaura's beautiful, seductive step-daughter.
Jimmy Powers/Dr. Mandrill (Age: 20’s-40’s; Tenor) - Jimmy Powers- a popular singer, who appears in both the Hollywood scenes and in the fictional movie scenes. Dr. Mandril - A quack doctor hired by Alaura to care for her ill husband, Luther.
Ensemble
Multiple smaller roles will be played by the ensemble, such as Th Angel City 4, Peter, Werner, Gerald, and other.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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