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Show Synopsis
From musical theatre's most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and is the winner of 7 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks, and even a wedding, his friends -- those good and crazy people [his] married friends -- explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.
Company features a brilliantly brisk and energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim's best known songs. The strength of the piece lies in its vivid yet real characters, meaning impressive technical aspects aren't necessary to convey the story. It can be told as effectively with a cavalcade of automated set pieces as it can with a chair or two. Every audience member will see reflections of themselves in at least one of the characters on stage.
AVAILABLE ROLES
Robert
The story's protagonist, he is a keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart. He is the only one of his friends still single. Terrified of marriage and fears a lifelong loneliness.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Sarah
Harry's hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Harry
Sarah's husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Susan
A delicate southern belle. Peter's wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Peter
Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Jenny
Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
David
Jenny's husband, he is relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Amy
A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Paul
Amy's fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Joanne
Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Larry
Joanne's husband. He is stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior but knows when to put his foot down.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Marta
A girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the City.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Kathy
An old girlfriend of Robert's, who is now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
April
A girlfriend of Robert's. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
AUDITION DETAILS:
AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN TAMPA, NEAR DOWNTOWN. SPECIFIC ADDRESS DETAILS WILL BE SHARED AFTER YOUR AUDITION FORM HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE AUDITION:
1. A list of potential conflicts (this is required)
2. A resume or list of theatre experience
3. A photo or headshot is preferred (we will take a picture at auditions)
4. Sheet music for your vocal audition as an accompanist will be provided (a cd/mp3/iPod player will not be provided)
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AUDITION:
1. Please arrive no later than 7 pm.
2. You must be 18 or older to audition for Company – A Musical Comedy
3. Auditions will consist of a short dance combination and singing
4. Song should be no more than 24 bars and represent both you and the character you wish to portray and should not be a song from the show.
5. An accompanist will be provided as this is our preferred method (but a cappella will be allowed).
6. Be prepared to sing a cappella as we may ask to test your vocal range.
CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will be held later in February. Due to the requirements of the actors, we may extend auditions to ensure we have the right set of actors to bring to callbacks. All actors and actresses will be notified of next steps on February 6th via email.
If you are calledback, you will be provided the following via email; part(s) being calledback for, scenes from the show, as well as a song you will need to learn.
SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
Please note:
1. Excessive conflicts will make it difficult to cast you.
2. New conflicts after being cast are problematic and must be limited to legitimate emergencies.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals begin on April 3rd and take place on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 7pm.
One weekend sitzprobe & run-through rehearsal will be scheduled closer to opening.
Rehearsal frequency will increase closer to opening.
MANDATORY TECH/DRESS REHEARSALS:
Monday, June 12th
Tuesday, June 13th
Wednesday, June 14th
MANDATORY PRODUCTION DATES:
All performances are at the Shimberg Playhouse @ The Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 pm (call time 6:30 pm)
Sunday performances are at 2 pm (call time 12:30 pm)
Opening Night – Thursday, June 15th
Performance – Friday, June 16th
Performance – Saturday, June 17th
Performance – Sunday, June 18th (Father’s Day)
Performance – Thursday, June 22nd
Performance – Friday, June 23rd
Performance – Saturday, June 24th
Performance – Sunday, June 25th
Performance – Thursday, June 29th
Performance – Friday, June 30th
Performance – Saturday, July 1st
Closing Night & Tear Down – Sunday, July 2nd
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
1. This is an unpaid production. Actors will receive a cast t-shirt and two complimentary tickets to the production.
2. All cast members are required to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours to assist with set build, set dressing/painting or at Load-in.
2. All cast members are required to assist with closing show prop/costume/set dressing break-down immediately after the closing night performance. This usually takes about 2 hours.
3. Cast members are expected to actively participate in promoting the show via social media sharing and posting, distributing flyers, inviting friends and family, etc.
4. All cast members are expected to sign a volunteer agreement and abide by the policies set by the Board of Directors of mad Theatre of Tampa.
Company
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.MTIShows.com
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