Showtunes Theatre Company
AUDITION DATES
Sun, Jul 07, 2019
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (PDT)
Mon, Jul 08, 2019
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (PDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Auditions are by appointment only. For an audition time, email your headshot and resume to casting@showtunestheatre.org . You'll receive a confirmation email with your specific appointment time.
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/WCLO. Minimum - $15 per rehearsal hour. $120 per performance
SEEKING
SHOWTUNES concert productions involve a short and intense rehearsal and performance timeframe, and strong singers/actors are required. Actors must be available for all rehearsals and performances. Light in The Piazza is extremely musically intricate. The show is an operatic musical in nature, which means we are looking for excellent, classically-trained musicians.
SHOWTUNES is based in Seattle, WA and casts locally. Showtunes looks to cast without boundaries that normal productions have. We encourage you to think outside your traditional casting type and make bold choices!
PREPARATION
Prepare 32-bars of a Golden Age musical theater, Classical, or Opera song that shows off your range and
acting ability. Be prepared with additional choices since you may be asked to sing another song. Sheet music
must be in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Theatre Puget Sound
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
TPS on the 4th floor of the Seattle Armory
PERSONNEL
Artistic Team of Director Kelly Kitchens and Music Director Nathan Young.
Book by Craig Lucas
Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals are August 26th-28th from 6-10pm, September 3-7th from 6-10pm, September 10th-13th from
6-10pm, September 14th from 12-5pm
Performances: Saturday, September 14th at 8pm, Sunday, September 15th at 2pm, Saturday, September 21st at
8pm, Sunday, September 22 nd at 2pm
Pre-Production Marketing (Photos/Videos) – July 31st
OTHER
www.showtunestheatre.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of 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 LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA takes place in Italy in the summer of 1953. Margaret Johnson, the wife of an American businessman, is touring the Tuscan countryside with her daughter, Clara. While sightseeing, Clara-a beautiful, surprisingly childish young woman-loses her hat in a sudden gust. As if guided by an unseen hand, the hat lands at the feet of Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome Florentine, who returns it to Clara. This brief episode, charged with coincidence and fate, sparks an immediate and intense romance between Clara and Fabrizio. Margaret, extremely protective of her daughter, attempts to keep Clara and Fabrizio apart. As THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA unfolds, a secret is revealed: in addition to the cultural differences between the young lovers, Clara is not quite all that she appears. Unable to suppress the truth about her daughter, Margaret is forced to reconsider not only Clara's future, but her own hopes as well.
Margaret Johnson: An elegant, self-possessed, practical American woman. Strong and self-assured. To play mid to late 40′s. Mature Soprano with strong middle voice. Must be a great actress. Range low A to high G.
Clara Johnson: Margaret’s 26-year-old daughter. Young and naive for her age with a youthful simplicity and exuberance. To play mid to late 20′s. Soprano with strong voice in both ends of range. Low A to high A.
Fabrizio Naccarelli: A 20-year-old, handsome and charming Florentine. Youthful and passionate energy. To play early 20′s. Lyrical Tenor. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks/sings English with Italian accent.
Giuseppe Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s older brother. A lady’s man. Very Italian. To play late 20′s to mid 30′s. The most physical character in the show. B flat to F. Speaks in Italian.
Franca Naccarelli: Guiseppe’s wife. Very passionate and strong. Unhappy in her marriage but in love with her husband. To play late 20′s to mid 30′s. Darker Soprano or Mezzo Soprano with strong head voice. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with Italian accent.
Signor Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s father. Very charming, charismatic and insightful. Loves his family. To play 40’s to 50’s. Low A to D. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with light Italian accent.
Signora Naccarelli: Fabrizio’s mother. Cunning and intelligent. The foundation of her family. Soprano with strong low range or Mezzo with strong high notes. Low C sharp to high B. Strong actress. Speaks in Italian, but sings in English, no accent. To play late 30’s to 50’s.
Roy Johnson/Tour Guide: Margaret’s husband –to match Margaret age range in casting. Not traditionally a singing role, but will be joining ensemble track. Singing G to D
Priest: Limited singing, G to D.
Ensemble: Classically trained singers with excellent musicianship required.
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 audition.
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