Penobscot Theatre Company 2017-18 Season - Bangor ME EPA
Penobscot Theatre Company
**Revised Breakdown**
AUDITION DATE
May 19, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch break tbd
May 20, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
lunch break tbd
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members Call 207-947-6618 x 105 between the hours of 10-3pm, M-F. AEA members without appointments may also be seen on the day of as time permits.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT-6 $443/wk min
SEEKING
Equity actors for various roles in the upcoming season.
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contrasting monologues no longer than 2min each and sixteen bars of a song of your choosing; bring sheet music, picture and resume – an accompanist will be provided
LOCATION
Bangor Opera House
131 Main St
Bangor, ME 04401-6402
PERSONNEL
Producing Artistic Director: Bari Newport
OTHER
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 FABULOUS LIPITONES by John Markus and Mark St. Germain
Dir. Michael Marotta
First rehearsal: 8/8/17
Opens: 9/9/17
Closes: 9/24/17
When a barbershop quartet loses its tenor to a heart-stopping high B flat, the surviving members must scramble to find a replacement before nationals. “Bob” auditions by phone and hits all the right notes, but in person, he is not as expected. This a cappella musical comedy is a timely reminder of the many paths to perfect harmony.
Howard Dunphy – Accountant at The Purina Dog Chow Processing Plant outside of town; fifties - First Tenor
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MISERY by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen King
Dir. Bari Newport
First rehearsal: 9/19/17
Opens: 10/14/17
Closes: 11/5/17
In this faithful adaptation of a King classic, romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car accident by his “Number One Fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads the manuscript to his newest novel and one plot twist leads to another, as Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it. And it does.
Paul – a well known writer of fiction; 40s – 60s - CAST
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Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton
Dir/Chreo. Ethan Paulini
First rehearsal: 11/7/17
Opens: 12/9/17
Closes: 12/30/17
It’s a tale as old as time, the story of discovering one’s true self and finding true love. A cold-hearted prince has been magically transformed into an unsightly creature as punishment for his selfish ways. To regain his human form, the Beast must earn the love of a bright, beautiful young woman whom he has imprisoned in his enchanted castle. Be our guest this holiday season and enjoy the magic and the music of a Disney masterpiece!
BELLE (18-30) strong, intelligent, spirited and independent young woman. Belle is the moral conscience of the story; Mezzo- Soprano: Low A-High F
THE BEAST (21-35) The Beast’s tortured soul is evident for all to see. It becomes clear that he is a loving, feeling, human being trapped within a hideous creature’s body. Baritone: A–High F
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ESCANABA IN DA MOONLIGHT by Jeff Daniels
Dir. Bari Newport
First rehearsal: 1/9/18
Opens: 2/3/18
Closes: 2/18/18
When the Soady clan gathers at the family’s camp for the opening day of deer season, 35-year-old Reuben bears the dubious distinction of being the oldest Soady in the history of the Soadys never to have bagged a buck. In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, Reuben goes to extraordinary lengths to remove himself from the family record book.
Albert Soady – early 60s; a tale spinning storyteller; salt of the earth
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UGLY LIES THE BONE by Lindsey Ferrentino
Dir. Bari Newport
First rehearsal: 2/20/18
Opens: 3/17/18
Closes: 4/1/18
After three tours in Afghanistan, Jess returns to her small hometown on Florida’s Space Coast where she must confront her scars and the changes that have occurred in her absence. Experimenting with a pioneering virtual reality therapy, she builds a breathtaking new world where she can escape her pain. There, she begins to restore her relationships, her life and, slowly, herself.
Jess – early 30s; severely disoriented by third degree burns, uses a walker; quick witted, intelligent and tough; trying to have strength in her body, vulnerability in her life
Kacie – Jess’ older sister by a few years; was probably beautiful once; sweet, trying hard for positivity - CAST
Stevie – early 30’s; an inviting smile that makes you want to live in it; life just keeps happening to him
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THE SPITFIRE GRILL music and book by James Valcq, lyrics and book by Fred Alley; based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff
Directed by Dominick Varney
First rehearsal: 4/3/18
Opens: 4/28/18
Closes: 5/13/18
A feisty parolee follows her dreams to sleepy Gilead, Wisconsin, and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. The diner is for sale but with no offers on the table, Hannah decides to raffle it off. Whoever submits $100 and the most compelling essay will win the grill. Soon, mail is arriving by the barrel and things are definitely cookin’ at the Spitfire Grill.
Percy Talbott – early 20s. Pretty, if a bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years. Accent has a southern Appalachian cadence; Strong folk/country belt to D with head voice
Hannah Ferguson – About 70. A tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter; Mezzo/alto chest range
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SHEAR MADNESS by Paul Portner
Dir. Scott Levy
First rehearsal: 5/27/18
Opens: 6/16/18
Closes: 7/8/18
The unique comedy-whodunit that over eleven million people have seen will be produced as “surprise seventh show”. It takes place in the Shear Madness hairstyling salon and is chock full of up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor. During the course of the action, a murder is committed and the audience gets to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery in the annals of crime.The outcome is never the same, which is why many audience members return again and again to the scene of the mayhem.
Barbara Demarco – Hairstylist
Tony Whitcomb – hairstylist, owner of Shear Madness - CAST
Eddie Lawrence – Antique Dealer
Nick Rossetti – A customer (an undercover police lieutenant)
Mrs. Shubert – High society hair client - CAST
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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