Chess (London Stage Version)
Music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson | Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed and Music Directed by Stephen M. Deininger
Assistant Directed by Lou Otero
Choreographed by Katie Sheldon
Audition Dates/Info:
Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 1-3 p.m.
CALLBACKS: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 7-9 p.m.
No appointments necessary.
Please come prepared with two prepared songs that show off your vocal range. One of the songs can be from the show. While the songs can be anything that shows you off well, it is recommended that songs be chosen from musical theater, rock, or pop genres. Segments should be about 45 seconds long, or roughly a verse and a chorus. An accompanist will be available (please bring sheet music) or you may bring a pre-recorded instrumental track.
Please note that, while not required for any particular character, we are seeking to have several members of the cast, both named characters and ensemble, that can play instruments. If you play any instrument, please let us know at auditions. If you would like to bring a small instrument to demonstrate, that would be helpful.
Script readings and movement auditions will be held at callbacks.
Video submissions are NOT accepted. Headshots & resumes are not required, but gladly accepted.
Location:
Vagabond Players
806 S. Broadway
Baltimore, MD 21231
Play Synopsis:
This highly acclaimed musical develops the ancient and distinguished game of chess into a metaphor for romantic rivalries and East-West political intrigue. The principal pawns form a love triangle: the loutish American Grandmaster, the earnest Russian champion and the Hungarian-American female chess second, who arrives at the international championships with the American but falls for the Russian. From Tyrol to Thailand the players, lovers, politicians, CIA and KGB make their moves to the pulse of this monumental rock score.
While CHESS has been rewritten over the years, we are using the MTI Licensed Version that is listed as the London Stage Version.
Production Dates:
October 20 - November 19, 2023
Performances Fri./Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Special Performance Thursday, November 16 at 8 p.m.
Rehearsal Dates:
Rehearsals to start mid-July and will be held 3-4 times a week.
Character Descriptions: Vagabond Players is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to audition. We are a nonprofit, non-union theatre. Actors will receive a $100 stipend.
COVID Precautions:
CASTING REQUIREMENT: All actors will be required to provide proof of vaccination to participate in a production. Due to the intimate nature of our shows and venue, we are not able to accept any exceptions at this time.
For questions/more information email
chessvagabonds@gmail.com
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