Gretna Theatre 2012 Season
– Submit Photo / Resume for NYC Appointments
(Mt. Gretna, PA)
Equity Guest Artist Agreement Tier III, $510/week minimum plus housing, per diem & transportation.
Producing Artistic Director: Larry Frenock
Associate Artistic Director: Renee T. Krizan
Casting Director: Christian Saint-Girard
NYC auditions will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 by appointment only.
For consideration, email picture and resume to Casting Director, Christian Saint-Girard, at:
jobs@gretnatheatre.com
Indicate in the subject line: “2012 Season – [role(s) submitting for] – NYC Appointment Submission”
Deadline for submissions: NO LATER than March 1, 2012
Callbacks by appointment will be held the following day.
Casting Note: Although Gretna Theatre will only be casting a maximum two AEA performers per show, we are seeking submissions for additional roles to allow for more choices in the final casting.
For detailed cast breakdowns and audition information, please visit the website at
www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions.
Gretna Theatre, in its 85th season, is located approximately 3 hours from NYC and near Hershey, PA.
ACCEPTING AEA SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SHOWS and ROLES ONLY, PLEASE:
LITTLE WOMEN, THE MUSICAL
Book By: Allan Knee, Lyrics by: Mindi Dickstein, Music by Jason Howland
Director/Choreographer: Jason Summers
Musical Director: Louis F. Goldberg
1st rehearsal: 5/29/12 (for one week). Runs: 6/7-6/17/12 (Ten Performances)
NOTE: All must be quick studies due to the one week rehearsal period.
Mr. Laurence:
(Baritone –55 – 70) Laurie’s grandfather. Wealthy neighbor of the March family. Stern but with a heart of gold. Solidly built, he is an imposing presence. Excellent actor/singer. Also plays THE KNIGHT.
Jo March:
(Strong Belt –17-19) Tomboyish, forthright and energetic. Unconventional female for her time/era. A writer. Requires excellent singer/actress with real stage presence.
Marmee March:
This role is CAST, but still seeking submissions for possible future auditions. (Strong Alto mix –mid 40s) Mother, warm with great inner strength and spirit. Excellent singer/actress with great presence. Originally played by Maureen McGovern. Could be “name” performer. Leading role. Also plays THE HAG.
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED
Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Darbon
Director: Daniel Winerman
1ST Rehearsal: 6/12/21 (for one week). Runs: 6/21-6/24/12 (Five Performances)
NOTE: All must be quick studies due to the one week rehearsal period. ALL characters must
have excellent upper class British accents.
In the fall of 1950, the residents of Miss Blacklock’s boarding house are surprised to read in the local newspaper that a murder will take place that evening in their very home. Assumed to be a joke, a night of fun and games turns grisly when a murder does indeed take place, and the police begin their investigation. The determined Inspector follows grimly the twists and turns, with Miss Marple on hand to provide the final solution – at some risk to herself! Funny and chilling, this classic Christie story proves to be one of the most exciting stage adaptations of Christie’s novels.
Inspector Craddock:
(40s – 50s) An “Inspector Lewis” type. Stereotypical Christie inspector. A gentleman who can be strong when necessary. Analytical and a true “bloodhound” in his investigations. Excellent actor, could be a “name”. Leading role.
Letitia Blacklock:
(late 50s) the well bred lady of the house. A youthful appearance. Obviously taken good care of herself. Big hearted and generous, warm and graceful. Excellent actress with great stage presence. (She is the murderer in the end.) Leading role.
Miss Marple:
(60s – 70) Agatha Christie’s inquisitive, sharp-minded and observant amateur sleuth. She is sometimes too inquisitive and single-minded but never pushy – just “helpful”. A likable, warm character with a twinkle in her eye and a good sense of humor. Excellent character actress with innate but understated comic ability, real stage presence and unique looks. Could be a “name” performer. Starring role.
GREASE
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Director: Barry Pearl
Choreographer: Judy Williams Henry
Musical Director: Louis F. Goldberg
1st Rehearsal: 6/12/12 (for two weeks). Runs: 6/28-7/8/21 (Ten Performances)
Note: A 40th Anniversary production of the original Grease, our production will not be using
the added film songs nor will there be an ensemble as in the recent revival.
Danny Zuko:
(Tenor , 17-18) The leader of the “Burger Palace Boys”. Well-built, nice-looking, with an air of cool easy-going charm and sex appeal. Strong and confident. A “bad-boy” who really isn’t bad (a similar type to “Link” in Hairspray). Excellent actor/singer/dancer with a good falsetto. Starring role.
Betty Rizzo:
(Mezzo/belt mix, 17-18) Leader of the Pink Ladies. She is tough, sarcastic and outspoken but vulnerable. Italian, with unconventional good looks. Excellent actress / singer with comic timing, who moves well. Second Lead.
BURT & ME
Book by Larry McKenna
Music & Lyrics by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Director/Choreographer: Dennis Courtney
Musical Director: Ryan Edward Wise
1st Rehearsal: 7/3/12 (for one week. Runs: 7/12-7/15/12 (Five Performances)
Note: The action of the play takes place in the 1960’s and 70’s. All roles that are listed as “teens” will be played by young adults, 18+. These characters “age” from approximately 17 to 30 years of age as time passes in the action of the play. All roles require excellent singer/actors who either dance or move well, have great stage presence and are quick studies (especially due to the one week rehearsal period) with ability to learn and hold close harmonies.
This is a new musical comedy featuring the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Joe Madson and
Lacey Turner had two strong common interests - they both loved basketball and the music of Burt
Bacharach. When the two met in high school, it was as if the stars had aligned to form the perfect
union. However, when they each went to different colleges, their history could not overcome their
geography. The two separated – only to meet years later as Joe plots an elaborate scheme to win her
backJand the music would play a big part. This romantic “jukebox musical” features the music of
Burt Bacharach and Hal David including such classic songs as “What the World Needs Now,” “Walk
On By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose,” “This Guy’s In Love with You,” “The Look of Love,”
“Always Something There to Remind Me,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Blue on Blue,” “Raindrops
Keep Falling on My Head,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again,” “I Say A Little Prayer for You,” and more.
Joe Madson:
(Tenor, A-A, ages 17-30 during course of play) the “romantic” lead and narrator of his own story. An all-around nice guy who was shy in high school. Likes to play basketball but not a jock and also loves music, especially the music of famed composer Burt Bacharach which affects every facet of his daily life. Attractive and clean cut in an All-American way with good build but not necessarily classically handsome. Must have warmth, charisma and genuine likability along with stage presence (an “Aaron Tveit” type). Essential that he “connect” with the audience. Prefer actor who plays piano well enough to accompany himself on some songs at onstage piano. Starring role.
George Madson / Father DeJoseph:
(Baritone, G-E, late 40s -50s) This actor doubles as Joe’s father who is extremely likable and caring with a real soft side and as a Catholic priest who is head of the high school choral group and is stern but likable. Excellent singer/actor with a good sense of comic timing, personal warmth and presence. Featured role.
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS
Music and Lyrics by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Director/Choreographer: Christian Saint-Girard
Musical Director: Louis F. Goldberg
1st Rehearsal: 7/3/12 (for two weeks). Runs: 7/19-7/29/12 (Ten Performances)
Meet Me in St. Louis is based on the heartwarming movie directed by Vincente Minelli which starred
Judy Garland. Join the Smith family during the 1904 World’s Fair, and see how their love and respect for each other is tempered with the genuine humor that can only be generated by such a special family. Memorable numbers include “The Boy Next Door,” “A Raving Beauty,” “The Trolley Song,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Whenever I’m with You” and “A Day in New York” – and of course the title song. Note: The original Broadway cast recording is NOT an accurate representation of the current script and score. Some songs have been deleted and others added since the Broadway production. Likewise, while most of the songs from the original film version (starring Judy Garland) are included, there are also additional songs in the updated stage version. Some roles have more vocals and some have less than in both the original film and Broadway production.
Mr. Alonso Smith:
(Baritone, Ab-E, mid-40s) Father of the Smith family. A lawyer. Likes order and routine in the household but doesn’t always get it and is sometimes exasperated with his family but never truly angry. He thinks he is in charge, but it is his wife and family and housemaid who really control daily home life. Originally played by younger George Hearn, seeking an excellent singer/actor with great stage presence and substantial credits. Could be a “name”. Leading role.
Mrs. Anna Smith:
(Mezzo-Soprano, Ab-E, 40s) Mother of the Smith family. Warm, loving and sentimental. She loves her husband, family and home. Allows Mr. Smith to think he is in charge of the household but she really rules it with a velvet glove. The role is larger with more songs/vocals than on the original cast recording. Excellent singer/actress with stage presence and substantial credits. Ability to play onstage piano is a plus but not essential. Could be a “name”. Leading role.
Esther Smith:
(Mezzo/belt mix, G-E, 17 years old) Lively, attractive second eldest daughter. In love with the “boy next door”, John Truitt. Has fire, spirit and still great humor and vulnerability. Among others, sings the classic “Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. Originally played by Judy Garland in the film version. Excellent singer/actress who moves well with “star quality” and an exceptional voice. Although not seeking a Garland imitator, we do want that “exciting sound”. Starring role.
See website for more audition details at
www.gretnatheatre.com/audtions.
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