Bristol Riverside Theatre 2017-18 Season - Bristol PA EPA Days
Bristol Riverside Theatre | Bristol, PA
AUDITION DATE
Monday, May 22, 2017 (WITH Accompanist)
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Lunch 1 to 2
Monday, May 23, 2017 (NO Accompanist)
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Lunch 1 to 2
APPOINTMENTS
no advanced appointments required.
CONTRACT
LOA
$486/week minimum.
SEEKING
Equity performers for various roles and chorus in the upcoming season.
PREPARATION
Prepare EITHER a) two contrasting 1-minute monologues OR b) a brief song (appropriate for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Producers or Triumph of Love) OR c) a brief song and a 1-minute monologue. If singing, bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose. Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back. Accompanist provided on May 22 only.
LOCATION
Bristol Riverside Theatre Rehearsal Studio
201 Cedar Street
Bristol, PR 19007
PERSONNEL
Producers: Anne S. Kohn/Susan Atkinson Artistic Director/Stage Director: Keith Baker
OTHER
Accompanist provided on Monday May 22 only
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
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by William Finn, Rachel Sheinkin and Rebecca Feldman Director: Amy Kaissar
Musical Director: Nate Beversluis Choreographer: Stephen Casey
1st Rehearsal: August 29, 2017
Opens: September 19, 2017
Close: October 15, 2017
Olive Ostrovsky, female: A quite, shy, sensitive girl, who finds comfort in her dictionary. She's lonely and a bit awkward in her skin.
William Barfee, male: the fat kid who becomes a bully to avoid being picked on. He's very smart, very conceited, and very competitive. Actor must move well.
Chip Tolentino, male: considers himself quite the athlete at this young age, very social, things come easily to him. He's going through puberty and is not used to this awkward phase.
Logainne: female, a very serious and motivated middle schooler. The youngest speller of the group. Has a lisp, is a little uncomfortable in her body, but very comfortable in all subjects political.
Leaf Coneybear, male: an easily distracted child who is blissfully unaware of how awkward he is. He's not sure if he's good at anything, is homeschooled, wears homemade clothes, and sometimes falls down.
Marcy Park: female, Asian. School (and everything else) comes easily to her. She is unimpressed with the competition and just about everything and everyone else. Actor must dance well (including tap) and play piano. Baton twirling, gymnastics, martial arts, and other physical skills a plus.
Rona Lisa Perretti, female: A former spelling bee champion (an adult) whose glory days came in middle school. Loves spelling bees, her enthusiasm comes through in all ways. Also plays Olive's mother.
Douglas Panch, male: The vice principal, although he'd rather not be. He's not happy that he has to be at the bee to fill in. A non singing role. Actor must be able to think on his feet - he controls who stays in and who gets out as well as improvs comments about the audience spellers. Improv or stand up experience, as well as attention to daily news and political comedy highly desired.
Mitch Mahoney, male: He has been assigned to be the comfort counselor as community service. Big, physically intimidating, might be an ex-convict, face and neck tattoos would be good. At heart, he's a sweet guy who wishes the kids had a little more perspective. Also plays various fathers.
****** With the exception of Marcy Park non-traditional casting in all other roles is encouraged.
QUARTET
by Ronald Harwood Director: Susan D. Atkinson
1st Rehearsal: October 10, 2017
Opens: October 31, 2017
Close: November 19, 2017
All characters are over 70 and Opera Singers
Cecily Robson–An ample woman. THIS ROLE IS PRECAST
TIME STANDS STILL
by Donald Margulies Director: Susan D. Atkinson
1st Rehearsal: January 2, 2018
Opens: January 23, 2018
Closes: February 11, 2018
Richard Ehrlich:
Male, 55 years old. A photo editor, so he functions from the business side of things. He is a former love interest of Sarah and then a mentor to her as she progressed in her career. He is close with both James and Sarah, but has recently started dating a girl who is ½ his age and far from their liberal intellectual world. A unique charm.
Mandy Bloom:
Female, around 25. An event planner and very beautiful. She is far from the intellectual liberal world that the rest of the characters live and she is trying very hard to be accepted into their world. She often makes gestures that seem appropriate to her but odd to everyone else. Very optimistic and always looking for the happiness and joy that you can find in life. She empathizes with all the tragedy around the world, but would rather hear an uplifting story.
Sarah Goodwin:
Female, late 30’s to early 40’s. She is a strong woman who is bold and adventurous. She gets what she wants by going for it. In her professional world she thrives on conflict, which bleeds into her person life. She tries to maintain a sense of full control over her situation, although recently she has had a trauma that has left her trying to regain her balance. She is not used to being held up at home, so she is easily annoyed.
James Dodd:
Male, late 30’s to early 40’s. Much like his longtime partner, Sarah, he has worked in high stress war areas as a reporter. Recently traumatic events have led him to desire a life with less conflict and a desire to settle down. He is a man who is trying to defuse situations and keep things low key. He is tired of the high stress world and wants a “normal” life and a family.
THE PRODUCERS
by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Director: Keith Baker
Musical Director: Douglass Lutz Choreographer: Stephen Casey
1st Rehearsal: February 13, 2018
Opens: March 6, 2018
Closes: April 1, 2018
Max Bialystock – You must “blow us away” at auditions. Max is an over-the-top, high-energy, Professor Harold Hill/Tevye-type. Once known as the King of Broadway, he’s become a producer of Broadway flops. He raises money for his shows by romancing wealthy little old ladies. Should appear to be late 40’s/early 50’s…..stocky, but has to be able to move around a lot. Always has an answer, always has a plan. A quick-talker, but you don’t miss a word he says…Perhaps one of the best roles ever written for a comic lead. Vocal Range – Bari-Tenor. Dance – Moderate. Must be able to move and have good stamina.
Leopold Bloom – A lovable nerd that can sing, dance and act. He is a meek (and wimpy at times,) law-abiding and courteous accountant….believes he should do everything by the book. Has always dreamed of being a Broadway producer. An absolute contrast to Max, character-wise and physically. Should appear to be in his 30’s, tallish, slender, neat and clean. Vocal Range – Bari-Tenor. Dance- Moderate-Heavy. Tap experience would be great. Big ballroom dance with Ulla.
Franz Liebkind – Yikes! Franz is a German nazi who now resides in New York and has written the play, “Springtime for Hitler” a tribute to his hero. This is the play that Max hopes to produce that will be a sure-fire flop. When we first meet Franz, he is seen wearing lederhosen, army boots and an army helmet while singing to his collection of singing carrier pigeons. He is a nut! Franz must be able to do a German accent that we can understand clearly. Can appear to be in his 30’s-40’s. Vocal Range –
Baritone. Dance- Light-Moderate. More character dancing than anything else.
Roger DeBris – The over-the-top flamboyant director that Max has chosen to direct Springtime for Hitler (he’s looking for the worst director to create the biggest flop.) When we first meet Roger, he is wearing a silverish gown that he’ll be wearing to a costume ball (he’s going as the Grand Duchess, Anastasia). He at first declines to direct the show because it’s too serious, but eventually agrees, providing they can “Keep It Gay” (he wants to rewrite the play so that Hitler wins and it has a happy ending…!) Roger should appear to be late 30’s/early 40’s. Must show over-the-top stereotypical flamboyant director traits. Vocal Range – Tenor. Dance- Light – Moderate
Carmen Ghia – This is Roger’s common-law assistant….and is as flamboyant as Roger… Together, he and Roger make for an hysterical couple, arguing cattily yet exchanging winks from time to time. Carmen should appear to be about the same age as Roger, perhaps a bit smaller in stature than Roger. Vocal Range – Second Tenor. Dance- Moderate.
Ulla – A knock-out, sexy, tall blonde Swedish woman. (we can work on the blonde…might have to make concessions for the tall…but MUST be sexy) Must be able to read with a stereotypical Swedish accent…She comes to audition for the show, Max & Leo hire her as a receptionist/secretary, though her limited English allows her to say little more than “Bialystock and Bloom..” Her song, “When You Got It, Flaunt It’ characterizes her quite nicely! Vocal Range – Second Soprano. Dance- Moderate- Heavy. Has a dance solo (If you can do splits that would be great) Big ballroom number with Leo.
Hold Me Touch Me – one of the many old ladies who help finance Max’s creations. She has a very funny scene with him in his office. She needs to be able to look and sound as if she’s 75-80 years old…great character part.
TRIUMPH OF LOVE
by James Magruder, Jeffery Stock and Susan Birkenhead Director: Keith Baker
Musical Director: Douglass Lutz Choreographer: Stephen Casey
1st Rehearsal: April 10, 2018
Opens: May 1, 2018
Closes: May 20, 2018
Agis - A student of reason. Beautiful. Destined to be the returner of Sparta to his family's reign. Puts thoughts before emotion until he falls head over heels for the disguised Princess Leonide. Gender: Male. Age: 20 to 25. Vocal range top: A5 - Vocal range bottom: E3
Hesione - Agis's aunt. A stern philosopher who, until she is wooed by a disguised Princess Leonide, has little time for emotions or flattery after having her heart broken as a young girl.
Gender: Female. Age: 40 to 55. Vocal range top: F5 - Vocal range bottom: E3.
Harlequin - The valet. Quick, clowning, and smart. Fancies himself a Casanova. Scheming, but with mostly good intentions. He falls in love and lusts after Corine. Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40. Vocal range top: B5 - Vocal range bottom: E3
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