AND THE CURTAIN RISES-a new musical Submission - Signature Theatre Auditions

LORT

AND THE CURTAIN RISES – a new musical

– Photo / Resume Request

Signature Theatre (Arlington, VA) LORT D; $555/week minimum

Artistic Director: Eric Schaeffer

Director: Kristin Hanggi

Choreographer: Josh Walden

Book by Michael Slade

Music by Joseph Thalken

Lyrics by Mark Campbell

Music Director: TBD

Casting Director: Stuart Howard/SH Entertainment

1st rehearsal: 2/8/11. Hiatus Week: 2/28 – 3/6/11.

Rehearsals Begin Again: 3/8/11. 1st Preview: 3/17/11. Opens: 3/29/11/ Closes: 4/10/11.

NYC auditions will be held on January 19, 2011, by appointment only.

Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these particular auditions.

For consideration, email picture and resume IMMEDIATELY to:
CURTAINCAST@AOL.COM

AND YOU MUST LIST THE ROLE YOU WISH TO AUDITION FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL, INCLUDING YOUR AEA STATUS.

Seeking:

William Wheatley:

Early 30s. Charismatic, intelligent bari-tenor. He starts as a naïve, earnest first-time theatrical producer and gradually becomes a decisive, creative and risk-taking businessman. Could have a young John Cusak quality – more of a character lead. Should have a vulnerability to him, as well as an inner strength that shines through. Lead role.

Millicent Cavendish:

Late 30s/early 40s. A star actress, though a tad too old for the ingénue roles she has been playing. She’s a strong, independent woman who lives her professional and personal life on her own terms. A bit of a diva. Strong soprano mix. Great comedic timing. Lead role.

George C. Boniface:

Mid 20s, very handsome. Millicent’s current boy toy. A fresh-off-the-boat, naive quality to him. Charming, a bit of a Dudley-Do-Right. Good comedic timing. Strong pure tenor.

C.H. Morton:

50s, a comic character actor/singer. Baritone. He and his wife Rose are theatrical troupers who have been touring the provinces together for decades. Looking for a very strong character type with an unforgettable face.

Rose Morton:

50s. A comic character actress/singer. woman. CH’s wife. She and C.H. have trod the boards for decades. A strong and very funny woman. Heart of gold despite her sarcastic exterior. Lots of experience can be seen on her. Strong mezzo-soprano mix.

MME. Grimaud:

40s/50s, the Ballet Mistress of the Ballet Francais Spectaculaire. She is a strong, determined survivor. Attractive and charming. A flair for the spectacular and all that is fantasy. Strong mezzo-soprano mix. Speaks English with a French accent.

Roman Korda:

50s. Hungarian. Handsome and cultured. He is currently the pianist for the Ballet Francais Spectaculaire, but in reality he is a very talented composer whose music has gone out of fashion. Strong baritone voice.