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A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Music Arrangements by Fred Wells. Conceived By Walter Bobbie. Dir: TBA. 1st reh: 1/07/14. Runs 1/29–3/16. In Florida Rep’s ArtStage Studio Theatre.
Note: The cast should be comprised of versatile singers who move well and are at home with both comic and dramatic material. All should be well-versed in the R&H style and comfortable with complex harmony work.
Martin: 30s-40s. A classic leading man. Baritone (Ab2-F4). Handsome. Solos include: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ and This Nearly was Mine.
Lynne: 30s-40s. A classic leading lady. Soprano (G3-Bb5). Glamorous; beautiful. Solos include: Something Wonderful and It Might as Well Be Spring.
Victoria: 20s. Comic ingénue. Second soprano (F3-Ab5). Cute, pretty, full of youthful energy. Solos include: I Cain’t Say No and If I Loved You.
Jason: 20s. Comic juvenile. Tenor/baritone (B2-G4). Solos include: Surrey with the Fringe on Top and Love, Look Away.
Alyson: 20s-30s. Soubrette (the funny friend). Alto/belt (F3-E5). A definite plus if this actress is a dancer. Solos include: A Wonderful Guy, I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair, and A Hundred Million Miracles.
THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Arthur Conan Doyle. Adapted by Steven Canny and John Nicholson. Dir: Mark Shanahan. 1st reh: 1/21/14. Runs 2/11–3/5. Possible extension to: 3/9. In the Historic Arcade Theatre.
Note: All three actors play multiple roles. Actors must have physical stamina and be WELL-VERSED in dialects, physical comedy, metaphysical comedy, and general buffoonery. Many dialects and styles will be used. Seeking fearless actors who are willing to bring fresh ideas and bold characterizations to the table.
Actor 1: 30s-50s. This actor plays Holmes primarily, as well as a number of others – including a few women. Is sometimes played by a Spanish actor. Open to all ethnicities.
Actor 2: 30s-50s. Plays Watson almost exclusively.
Actor 3: 30s-50s. Plays Sir Henry Baskerville (the last Baskerville), and a number of other characters.
CLYBOURNE PARK by Bruce Norris. Dir: Robert Cacioppo. 1st reh: 2/25/14. Runs 3/18–4/09. Possible extension to: 4/13. In the Historic Arcade Theatre.
Note: Act I of this play takes place in 1959, and Act II in the same house fifty years later – in 2009. The actors play double roles. Seeking actors comfortable with drama and comedy.
Actor 1 (Russ/Dan): In Act I: Russ (Caucasian, late 40s), a man struggling with grief. He is unable to get over the loss of his son, and is moving from the house where his son committed suicide. In Act II: Dan, a workman who is beginning renovation work on the house for it’s new owners.
Actor 2 (Bev/Kathy): [CAST] In Act I: Bev (Caucasian woman, late 40s). Married to Russ. A cheerful housewife who is trying to help her grief-stricken husband. Good natured and amiable, though is herself in pain. In Act II: Kathy, a lawyer helping the home’s new owners negotiate a suit brought against them by the homeowners’ association.
Actor 3 (Francine/Lena): In Act I: Francine (African American woman, late 30s-40s), Russ & Bev’s housekeeper. A strong, silent woman. Becomes embroiled in a heated debate over race relations in this Chicago neighborhood. In Act II: Lena, a strong-willed and militant homeowner determined to uphold her neighborhood’s historic black identity. No-nonsense, able to spar with the men and hold her own.
Actor 4 (Jim/Tom): [CAST] In Act I: Jim (Caucasian, late 20s), the local pastor. Kind, helpful, not prone to conflict, a mediator. Asked by the homeowner’s association to convince Russ & Bev not to sell their home to a black family. In Act II: Tom, a neighbor on the side of preserving the historical integrity of the neighborhood.
Actor 5 (Albert/Kevin): In Act I: Albert (African American, late 30s-40s). Married to Francine. A helpful guy. Tries to keep his wife out of the argument over the neighborhood. In Act II: Kevin, married to Lena. Defends his wife’s position. Wants to preserve the neighborhood’s historical identity.
Actor 6 (Karl/Steve): [CAST] In Act I: Karl (Caucasian, late 30s-40s). Married to Betsy. Outspoken and opinionated. Member of the local Rotary Club, and is determined to prevent Russ & Bev from selling their home to a black family. In Act II: Steve, who is married to Lindsey. A new homeowner who has plans to remodel the house to a larger scale and style that will compromise the historical identity of the neighborhood.
Actor 7 (Betsy/Lindsey): In Act I: Betsy (Caucasian woman, late 20s-30s). Karl’s pregnant wife. Deaf. Loses the thread of the discussion, and becomes a bit angry. In Act II: Lindsey, Steve’s pregnant wife. Hearing. Struggling to understand the Homeowners’ Association’s grievances.
Kenneth: [CAST] 20s. Russ and Bev’s son. A soldier and dressed as such. Introspective. Conflicted. Seen only in a flashback.
HEART SONG by Stephen Sachs. An Eastern US Premiere. Dir: Robert Cacioppo. 1st reh: 4/1/14. Runs 4/22– 5/11. In the Historic Arcade Theatre.
Rochelle: [CAST] 50s. A middle aged Jewish woman from Queens. Struggling with the loss of her elderly mother and having a crisis of faith. Her razor wit and sense of humor cover pain and loneliness. Loud, larger than life, sassy and funny, but carries a tremendous amount of baggage. Through Flamenco, Rochelle finds a means to reconnect with her faith and discovers that she does have fire within her.
Tina: 40s-50s. Japanese American. Rochelle’s massage therapist and a member of the Flamenco class. Athletic and trim. Smart, funny, and lively. Exudes an Eastern sense of spirituality, but is not without her own pain and guilt. Is the catalyst for Rochelle’s change.
Daloris: [CAST] 50s. African American. Lives in Harlem, and is enrolled in the Flamenco class. Strong, sturdy, solid. Has a big heart and an open soul. She is compassionate and has an earthy sense of humor and a strong Christian faith. She has lived through a lot in her life.
Katarina de la Fuente: 40s-60s. The Flamenco teacher. Native Spaniard; a Gypsy. A passionate force of nature. Exudes sensuality and has a striking & imposing appearance. She is an Earth Mother, and seems to channel an other-worldly wisdom. Actress must have dance training, must move well, and speak with an authentic Spanish accent.
The Women of the Circle: Seeking 4-5 middle-aged women of all sizes, shapes and ethnicities. We are looking for visually interesting character actresses – tall, short, fat, thin – who move well or who have dance backgrounds.
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