FAIRY TALE Submission - Directions Theatre Company Auditions

SHOWCASE

FAIRY TALE – Photo / Resume Request

(re:) Directions Theatre Company (NYC) Equity Showcase, approval pending

Composer: John Bronston

Book & Lyrics: Joshua Robinson

Director/Choreographer: Jason Summers

First Rehearsal: 3/20/11; rehearsals held primarily be during the day on weekdays.

Opening: 4/21/11. Closing 5/1/11

NYC auditions will be held on an upcoming date TBD, by appointment only.

For consideration, email picture and resume to:
auditions@redirectionstheatre.com

Indicate in the subject line: FAIRY TALE appointments

Actors will be contacted if they are selected for an appointment.

Please do NOT submit if you do not have at least some daytime availability.

Deadline for submissions: 3/12/11

Seeking the following for this new musical

Prince Beauty:

(Male, 18-25)- High pop tenor with strong falsetto. A young, likeable male ingénue with few wits about him. Must have a strong, athletic build, excellent comedic timing, ability to move and must be comfortable appearing shirtless and in underwear.

Squire Everett:

(Male, 18-25)- High rock tenor with strong falsetto. Attractive and shy. The lifelong companion to Prince Beauty. Must have strong pop/rock sensibilities.

Queen Eileen:

(Female, 40-50)- Low musical theatre alto with a large belt range. A strong, forceful woman and the real villain of the piece. Must have strong comedic timing.

King Augustus:

(Male, 40-50) Strong legit Baritone with a strong top range. A muscle daddy who’s been cut down to size. Must appear dominating and powerful but play meek and scared.

The Gemstones:

(Male and Female, All ages)- A quartet of singers/dancers who play a large number or additional roles, including other fairy tale characters and the featured role of the Royal Page. The Gemstones must be comfortable with jazz, pop and rock and have strong ears and the ability to read and learn music quickly. All types are encouraged.