Atlanta Theater of The Stars 2012
The Muny 2012 – Equity Principal Auditions
MSUA $902/week minimum. Per-diem provided.
Theater of the Stars, Atlanta GA:
Producer: Christopher B. Manos
President: Nicholas F. Manos
The Muny, St. Louis MO:
Executive Producer: Mike Isaacson
President/CEO: Dennis M. Reagan
Equity Principal Auditions:
Monday, March 12, 2012 Pearl Studios NYC “500”
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 New York City
10 AM – 6 PM all three days.
Lunch from 1 – 2.
Please prepare a brief song from or in the style of one of the shows. Show vocal range. 2nd song may be requested. Bring sheet music in the correct key. Accompanist is provided, but may not transpose.
Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back. Resume should include cell or service #. E-mail address is helpful.
Dates are in 2012 unless otherwise specified. All children’s roles will be cast with local (Atlanta or St. Louis) actors. All listed roles are available unless otherwise specified. For pre-cast roles, auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary.
Atlanta Theater of the Stars 2012 Season:
THE PRODUCERS Score: Mel Brooks. Book: M. Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Dir, Choreo, Mus Dir TBD. 1st reh (tentative): 7/10 (in NYC). Runs in Atlanta 7/24-29.
All characters dance.
Max Bialystock:
40-50. Claims to have once been the "King of Broadway", but is washed-up, having produced a string of flops that do not make it past the first performance. He is the driving force of the scheme to defraud the backers of his next play. Crass, aggressive, belligerent, amoral and yet charming in an obnoxious way. Fiery, sarcastic, angry, short-tempered, unwilling to cooperate and yet he somehow seems . . . sweet. Seems only interested in making money, which is later proven untrue; we see his humanity by the end of the musical, when he reunites with Leo. Comedic tour-de-force role; requires an actor of power, comedy and presence – a theatrical thunderstorm of Borscht Belt and burlesque. Baritone w/high belt.
Leo Bloom:
Late 20s, early 30s. Mousey, gullible, nervous and fearful accountant; prone to panic attacks, he keeps a small security blanket on his person at all times to calm himself. He accidentally has the idea of how to make money from a failed play. Has big dreams that he has difficulty in articulating. Tenor. Must tap.
Ulla:
Swedish, 25-35. Swedish accent. The bar mitzvah boy’s dream. Breathtakingly sexy -- blonde, tall and curvaceous, with million-dollar legs. Actress looking for a part in Max and Leo's production, “Springtime for Hitler”. At Max’s insistence, she is hired as their “secretary”. Ultimately plays a large role in “Springtime” . . . and in Leo’s life. Comic character. Belt. Outstanding dancer.
Franz Liebkind:
30-50. Off-center and comically delusional. Unhappy former Nazi whose best days are behind him. He is not intimidating, he is heartbroken. He’s one sad Nazi. Has penned an admiring musical tribute to Hitler titled “Springtime for Hitler”. Thinks Hitler has gotten a bum rap and feels responsible to “clear the Fuehrer’s name”. Max and Leo purchase and produce this "worst play ever written" as part of a plot to defraud investors. Not knowing that this is their intent, Franz is in seventh heaven because his show is going to Broadway.Baritone.
Roger “Elizabeth” de Bris:
40-60. Gay. Pretentious and flamboyant theatre director, described by Max as the worst director who ever lived. Lives with his equally flamboyant partner Carmen Ghia and his production crew in an Upper East Side townhouse. Max choose him to ensure that "Springtime for Hitler" will flop. Roger enters wearing a full length art deco gown. Ultimately he takes over the role of Hitler in the show … a la Judy Garland. Baritone.
Carmen Ghia:
Man, 20s - early 30s. Roger's "common-law assistant". As openly gay as de Bris is. Lithe and sylphlike. Roger is his world. When Roger is happy, he is happy. Carmen explains and interprets de Bris's more antic notions, often to an extreme. It is he who knows de Bris well enough to suggest that he would know all of the words to the starring role in “Springtime for Hitler”, and would have a secret desire to step into the part. Tenor with falsetto.
THE KING AND I Music: Richard Rodgers. Book/Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II. Dir: Baayork Lee. Choreo: Susan Kikuchi. Mus Dir TBD. 1st reh: 8/16. Rehearses in NYC. Runs8/28-9/2 in Vienna VA and 9/5-11 in Atlanta.
King:
Thai, 40-50. Demanding, chauvinistic, imposing ruler. Having been born to his royal position and educated only in preparation for the throne, his range of experience is very limited. Struggles with European philosophical ideas, and desperately wants his kingdom to be seen as "scientific". Has a commanding presence, speaks forcefully, stands solidly on both feet, can be extremely gruff in expressing himself, while also having a keen sense of humor. Inside, he is suffering from great self-doubt. Baritone (c - e').
Anna Leonowens:
English, 35. Schoolteacher. Intelligent, poised, strong-wiled and cultured. Her husband died six years ago, leaving her with a young son. Well-educated, patient teacher. Expresses her opinions in a polite but firm manner. Soprano or mezzo (b-d”).
Lady Thiang:
Thai, 40-45. King’s head wife; mother of Prince Chulalongkorn. Dignified, humble, dependable and efficient. Soprano or high mezzo (c#' - g').
The Kralahome:
Thai man, 45-60. Holds a very important position within the palace as the King’s most trusted advisor and confidant. Has served the King faithfully for many years, having earned his trust and respect, and is very protective of the King. Sings baritone in group numbers.
Tuptim:
Burmese woman, early 20s. Has been sent to be a slave in the palace. Speaks English well and loves to read. Has great determination, and is willing to take risks to get what she wants. Hopelessly in love with Lun Tha. Soprano (c'-a#, except for one note c’-g”).
Lun Tha:
Burmese man, early 20s. Emissary for the Prince of Burma, and as such educated and responsible. Hopelessly in love with Tuptim; would do anything to protect her, but this love causes him to be foolhardy. Tenor or high baritone (c - g').
Sir Edward Ramsey / Captain Orton:
Two-character track. Ramsey: British. Extremely dignified and cultured diplomat. Although he has come to Siam to determine whether or not the King is a barbarian, he is open-minded, gracious and warm. Orton: Middle-aged Englishman. Has spent his life working on the sea. Has probably never seen a single woman with a child travel along on such a long voyage, as Anna and Louis have, and is therefore especially concerned for their well-being.
WHITE CHRISTMAS Score: Irving Berlin. Book: David Ives and Paul Blake. Dir: Norb Joerder. Choreo: Randy Skinner. Mus Dir TBD. 1st reh: 10/17. Runs 11/6/12 – 1/6/13.
Bob Wallace:
Late 20s – mid 30s. Major singing star. Guiding force behind the song-and-dance team Wallace and Davis. Wears his fame easily. A born leader. Has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite his occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for his true love. Superb singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Baritone.
Phil Davis:
Late 20s - mid 30s. The fun-loving, go-getting half of the famous showbiz team Wallace and Davis. Excellent jazz and tap needed -- an outstanding song-and-dance performer. Very, very funny -- a “golden age of musical theatre” clown. Baritenor.
Betty Haynes:
Mid/late 20s; possibly youngish early 30s. Sensible and bright. Has put show business before romantic relationships for the sake of her sister and their act. At first, she doesn't want to like Bob Wallace, then loves him, then loathes him, and so on. Chest mix sound and soprano extension. Moves well.
Judy Haynes:
Early 20s. The younger, more ambitious, slightly scheming sister. While wholesome and adorable, she is sexy and flirty—a winning charmer no man can resist. Strong theatre jazz and tap needed—major song-and-dance performer. Chest mix.
Gen. Henry Waverly:
Late 50s – mid 60s. Retired US Army general, adjusting to civilian life post-WWII. Once a powerful leader; now struggles to run an inn in Vermont. Remains a man of great principle and dignity. Beneath his hard, curmudgeonly military exterior lies a warm, compassionate man in need of family and love. Non-singing.
Martha Watson:
Late 40s – mid 50s. Once a musical comedy star, now the general's housekeeper at the inn. Very dry, wry, honest wisecracking sense of humor. Big-hearted but completely unsentimental; runs the General's life despite his protestations. An irrepressible meddler, but always for what she believes to be the other guy's best interests. Winning, appealing character comedienne. Must move well. Clarion belt voice.
Ralph Sheldrake:
Mid - late 30s. Army buddy of Bob and Phil's, now a major TV executive with the “Ed Sullivan Show”. Fast-talking NY professional. Baritone.
Ezekiel Foster:
Mid 40s - late 50s. The ultimate taciturn New Englander. Takes life at a very slow pace. Actor may also play Snoring Man.
Mike:
Mid 20s - late 30s. Bob and Phil's stage manager. Has a tendency to be overdramatic and completely hysterical, but will get things done. Never seen without his whistle (which he uses to attempt to keep order) and a clipboard.
The Muny 2012 Season:
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE New Music: Jeanine Tesori. New Lyrics: Dick Scanlan. Book:
Richard Morris & D. Scanlan. Dir: Marc Bruni. Choreo: Chris Bailey. Mus Dir: Michael Horsley. 1st reh:
6/7. Runs 6/18–24.
Millie Dillmount:
Star of the show. Feisty, honest girl from the Midwest. Moves to New York City determined to find a wealthy man to marry. Mezzo.
Jimmy Smith:
Suave but poor New Yorker. Always looking for a good time and never takes anything seriously, especially when it comes to romance … but his outlook on life begins to change when he meets Millie. Tenor.
Trevor Graydon III:
Millie's strikingly handsome boss. Runs his company with the utmost level of efficiency. Millie knows that he is the rich man she needs to marry, but Trevor only has eyes for Dorothy. Bass-baritone.
Miss Dorothy Brown:
Millie's best friend. Aspiring actress from a very wealthy family. Moves into the hotel Millie lives at in hopes of finding out what it's like to live like a "real" person without luxurious things. Her utter cluelessness of how the real world works is why the audience falls in love with her. Soprano.
Mrs. Meers:
The show's villain. Runs the Hotel Priscilla to distract people from her criminal activities. Alto.
Ching Ho:
Chinese. Bun Foo's brother and Mrs. Meers’s henchman. Falls madly in love with Dorothy. Tenor.
Bun Foo:
Chinese. One of Mrs. Meers's two henchmen. He and his brother reluctantly help Mrs. Meers in exchange for help bringing their mother to America from China. Tenor.
Miss Flannery:
Pretty much Graydon's second in command. Strong, loud. Ensures that the office is always operating to Trevor's satisfaction. Belt.
Muzzy van Hossmere:
CAST (Leslie Uggams). Singer and bon vivant. Sepmother of Jimmy and Dorothy. She was the second wife of her late husband. Mezzo/alto.
CHICAGO Music: John Kander. Lyrics: Fred Ebb. Book: F. Ebb & Bob Fosse. Dir/Choreo: Denis
Jones. Mus Dir: Charlie Alterman. 1st reh: 6/14. Runs 6/25–7/1.
All characters may be any ethnicity.
Roxie Hart:
23-30. An innocent with the ability to murder. Sexy, funny. Role requires a spectacular dancer in the Fosse style, with a big, first-rate Broadway belt voice.
Velma Kelly:
25-35. Sarcastic, extremely sexy, tough, funny murderer with a keen eye for publicity. Role requires a spectacular dancer in the Fosse style, with a big, first- rate Broadway belt voice.
Billy Flynn:
30-60. Suave, educated lawyer who can talk and wheedle and persuade anyone to do anything - - his clients literally get away with murder. Sexy, handsome, charming, masculine. Actor must have a wonderful baritone voice and move well.
Amos Hart:
30-60. Charming, funny, vulnerable milquetoast of a man, so in love with his wife that he would mortgage anything to pay for her outrageous extravagances. Comic-sad character. Actor must sing well and be physically adept.
Matron “Mama” Morton:
30-55. Role requires a great belt voice and a sexy, funny, powerful and tough character actress.
Mary Sunshine:
Any age. Role for a MALE soprano or countertenor who can sing LEGITIMATELY up to a high B flat. Acts like a good-natured talk show hostess, but is actually a high-powered gossip columnist. Actor must be a good comedian and a GREAT legit singer.
Disney’s ALADDIN Music: Alan Menken. Lyrics: Howard Ashman, Tim Rice & Chad Beguelin. Book: C.
Beguelin. Dir: Gary Griffin. Choreo: Alex Sanchez. Mus Dir: Greg Anthony. 1st reh: 6/24. Runs 7/5–13
Based on the animated film. A street-smart commoner's life changes with one rub of a magic lamp.
Show incorporates all songs from the film score, plus never-before-heard Menken/Ashman songs
restored from early drafts of the score. It marks a return to the authors' original vision: a loving
homage to the Hope-Crosby “Road” pictures, with a score invoking the jazz sound of stars like Cab
Calloway and Fats Waller.
All roles may be any ethnicity.
Aladdin:
20s. Clever, resourceful street urchin with a heart of gold. Best friends with Babkak, Omar and Kassim. Seeks a life beyond the confines of poverty. Soaring baritenor voice.
Jasmine:
20s. Intelligent young princess with insight beyond her years and station. Seeks a life beyond the confines of privilege. Fantastic belter who can mix through the break to soprano.
Babkak:
20s. Chubby, romantic desert dweller. Part of Aladdin’s band; the "Crosby" of this Arabian "Road" picture, although perhaps with a bit more flair. Power tenor.
Omar:
20s. Nervous, diminutive desert dweller. Part of Aladdin’s band; the "Lamour". Baritenor.
Kassim:
20s. Tough (inside and out) desert dweller. Part of Aladdin’s band.
Genie:
30s-40s. Quick-witted, fast-talking, ancient. Knows all time and place. Old-school song-and- dance man.
Sultan:
50s. Kind-hearted, widowed ruler of Agrabah. Gets so caught up in following the law and tradition that he overlooks his daughter’s desires and gets swindled by his own vizier.
Jafar:
50s. Bitter, deep-voiced, rapier-tongued advisor to the Sultan. Comedic villain.
Iago:
40s. Dim-witted, classic-comedy lackey to Jafar.
DREAMGIRLS Music: Henry Krieger. Book/Lyrics: Tom Eyen. Dir: Robert Clater. Choreo: Lesia Kaye.
Mus Dir: Darren Ledbetter. 1st reh: 7/5. Runs 7/16–22.
All roles are African American.
Deena Jones:
18–30. Young, thin and beautiful original member of the Dreamettes, later renamed Deena Jones and the Dreams. Mezzo.
Curtis Taylor, Jr.:
25-40. Used-car salesman who becomes the Dreams' manager. Marries Deena. Tenor.
James “Thunder” Early:
25-40. Popular James Brown-like R&B star who takes on the Dreamettes as his opening act. Tenor.
Lorrell Robinson:
18-27. Original member of the Dreamettes. In a relationship with James Early. Soprano.
C. C. White:
18-32. Effie's brother. Aspiring songwriter. In love with Michelle. Tenor.
Michelle Morris:
18–30. Effie's replacement in Deena Jones and the Dreams. High belt.
Marty Madison:
25-45. James Early's manager and veteran music agent. Baritone.
Effie White:
CAST (Jennifer Holliday). 20-30. Full-figured and very talented lead singer of the Dreamettes, a hopeful girl group. In love with Curtis. Gospel belt.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics:
Tim Rice. Dir/Choreo: Lara Teeter. Mus Dir: Michael Horsley. 1st reh: 7/12. Runs 7/23-29.
Narrator:
Woman. Our storyteller. Warm, wise, loving guide to Joseph’s story. Seeking a versatile singer/actor with a huge and thrilling belt voice who can guide us on our journey with tons of heart.
Jacob / Potiphar:
Two-character track (diametrically opposite characters) for a comic character actor/singer. Jacob: Loving but short-sighted father of Joseph. Causes the brothers' jealousy with his unwitting favoritism. Potiphar: Decidedly “upper crust” Egyptian millionaire. Has a philandering wife who has eyes for Joseph. Potiphar is an effete comical presence...until he is cuckolded and flies into a rage that lands Joseph in prison.
Pharaoh:
Full-on, no-holds-barred Elvis. Depending on actor, can be the über-sexy young Elvis, or the paunchy jump-suited Elvis of the Vegas years … either way, a funny and convincing portrait of the King of Rock 'n' Roll … in Egypt. Actor also plays Issachar. May be on a chorus contract.
Joseph:
CAST. Early 20s. The dreamer at the center of our story. Joseph’s brothers are jealous of all the things
that draw us to him...his charm, his smile, his honesty, his loving nature, his innocence, his killer good
looks and great body (Joseph spends about half the show shirtless), and his powerful pop voice that
soars with emotion and power.
PIRATES! (OR, GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLUNDER'D) Music: Arthur Sullivan. Libretto by W. S. Gilbert
Revised Book/Lyrics: Nell Benjamin. Concept: Gordon Greenberg, N. Benjamin & John McDaniel. Dir:
G. Greenberg. Choreo: Denis Jones. Mus Dir: J. McDaniel. 1st reh: 7/19. Runs 7/30–8/5.
Frederic:
21. Manly, boyish, genuine and innocent. He is funny because he is sincerely trying to do the
honorable thing. Energetic, outgoing and honest. Not strictly an operatic tenor; must be highly musical.
Good mover.
Mabel:
18-25. Very lovely daughter of Major General Stanley. Has as much dedication to honor as Frederic. Coloratura soprano. Good mover.
Pirate King:
30+. Wholehearted. He is the king because it is his ship. Wants to be a pirate to wear his shirt open and to swashbuckle around like Errol Flynn. Bass-baritone. Very athletic and a good mover.
Major Gen. Stanley:
50+. Mabel’s father. Excellent diction! Baritone.
Ruth:
47. Frederic’s “nanny.” Performer should be capable of great energy of delivery and comic timing. Contralto. Good mover.
Samuel:
Any age. The Pirate King’s right-hand man. Baritone.
Sergeant of Police:
Any age. Comic role. Leader of a band of scaredy-cats who want to appear brave. Bass. Good mover.
Edith:
18+. One of Mabel’s sisters. Sassy, vivid character. Must move well.
THE KING AND I Music: Richard Rodgers. Book/Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein. II Dir: Rob Ruggiero.
Choreo: Ralph Perkins. Mus Dir: Brad Haak. 1st reh: 7/26 Runs 8/6–12.
Anna Leonowens:
English. Confident, modern (circa 1862). Willing to stand up for what she believes is correct. Her flaw is her temperament. Mother to 8-year-old Louis. Mezzo--low B to D.
The King:
Thai, 35-60. Fourth monarch of Siam (Thailand). Embraced Western civilization and initiated the modernization of Siam. Powerful, eccentric leader, curious and fascinating. Requires a strong character actor with presence. Must move gracefully and project royal character, smart. Baritone/bass.
Tuptim:
Burmese woman, 20-30. Lovely servant in the Siamese court. Her forbidden love of Lun Tha leads to disastrous results for the both of them. Legit soprano--low C to high G.
Lun Tha:
Burmese man, 25-35. Emissary from the Burmese court; sent to Siam to copy the famous Bangkok temple. Brings the "present" of Tuptim to the King. Intelligent and passionate. Baritenor--low D to F.
Lady Thiang:
Thai, 30-40. Thoughtful, compliant, favorite wife to the King. Soprano--low C# to high G.
The Kralahome:
Thai man, 30-50. Blunt, menacing, powerful "Prime Minister", the King's right-hand man. A traditionalist. Non-singing role.
Sir Edward Ramsay:
British, 40-50. Distinguished diplomat. Actor also plays Captain Orton, captain of the Chow Phya.
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