Theater Company/Production Company: The Encore Musical Theatre Company Show: The remainder of our 2012 season: Fiddler on the Roof, The Fantasticks, and Home for the Holidays: A Classic Christmas Date(s)/Time(s) of Auditions: April 29th (6pm-10pm), and April 30th (6pm-10pm) Location of Auditions: The Encore Musical Theatre Company 3126 Broad Street Dexter, MI 48130 http://maps.yahoo.com/#tt=&q=3126+Broad+St%2C+Dexter%2C+MI++48130-1106&conf=1&start=1&lat=42.33738&lon=-83.889053&zoom=16&mvt=m&trf=0 Appointments: Appointments required. Please call 734-268-6200 OR email thalia@theencoretheatre.org to request an appointment. Please include your name, your phone number, and the date and time you would prefer. If you have appeared on The Encore stage in the past year (since April 2011), you are not required to attend the open call. Simply email thalia@theencoretheatre.org indicating the shows/roles you would like to be considered for, and we will schedule you for a callback slot. If you have a child under the age of 14 auditioning, please schedule their audition slot between 6pm and 7pm on either day. Seeking/Roles Available: Fiddler on the roof: Tevya is already cast; all other roles available The Fantasticks: All roles available Home for the Holdays: All roles available Audition Preparation: Please prepare two contrasting 32 bar musical theatre piece that show off your voice and range. Please bring sheet music in the correct key, a headshot and resume stapled together, and a list of conflicts from June 12th, 2012 – August 12th, 2012 for Fiddler on the Roof; August 28th, 2012 – October 21st, 2012 for The Fantasticks; and October 23rd, 2012 – December 23rd, 2012 for Home for the Holidays. (Please be aware that conflicts will be a deciding factor in casting.) Type of Contract: AEA Special Appearance, Tier II and Non-Equity contracts available Salary/Pay Rate: AEA Special Appearance, Tier II: $310/week Non-Equity are unpaid at this time, though a gas stipend could be negotiated.
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FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Golde, Tevye’s wife (30-45): Golde is the real strength behind Tevye, the one who keeps the household going. She is very concerned that her daughters make good matches and have easier lives than she and Tevye have had. Golde must be a strong singer with comic timing. She sings “Tradition”, “Sunrise, Sunset”, “Do You Love Me”, and Anatevka”. And she has lots of funny lines. Yente, the matchmaker (40 +): Yente is a middle-aged widow who matches up the young people of the village in the hopes that they will marry. She is the village busybody and knows all the news of the town. Yente is the comedienne of the show, and a flare for an eastern Jewish accent is a plus. She sings “Tradition” and “Anatevka”. Lazar Wolf, the butcher (30-50): Lazar is the town’s wealthiest citizen and is the same age as Tevye, maybe even older. He wants to marry, by traditional parental arrangement, Tevye’s daughter, Tzeitel, promising to give her a good and secure life. This is a feisty, comic role requiring an actor with comic timing who can be loud and not mind being stuffed a bit for heftiness. Lazar sings “To Life” as well as “Tradition” and “Anatevka.” Tzeitel, the eldest daughter (18-25): Tzeitel is the first daughter to marry and the first to challenge the traditions. She has a desperate crying scene with Tevye when faced with marrying Lazar Wolf instead of Motel, who she really loves. Tzeitel must be a capable dramatic actress and able to sing and move well. She sings the trio, “Matchmaker” with her two sisters, as well as “Tradition” and “Anatevka”. Motel, the Tailor (18-27): Motel is a rather meek and miserably poor tailor who seeks the hand of Tevye’s eldest daughter, Tzeitel, and comes into his own in the process! This is a terrific character role needing a sensitive, nervous, but lovable portrayal. He sings “Tradition” and “Anatevka” and has one blockbuster solo, “Miracle of Miracles”. Hodel , the second eldest daughter (17-24): Hodel becomes intrigued with the radical, young student, Perchik , and eventually leaves Anatevka to join him in Siberia where he has been imprisoned for his reform activities. Hodel needs to move well, and sings “Matchmaker” and the haunting solo, “Far From The Home I Love.”. Perchik, the student (21-30): Perchik is a visitor to Anatevka, and therefore, an outsider, bringing with him radical new ideas that challenge the traditions. He falls for Hodel, the second eldest daughter. The role of Perchik requires an actor capable of showing intensity and an unfailing commitment to his beliefs. This is a non-singing role. Chava, third eldest daughter (16-23): Chava is the scholarly daughter who loves to read. She falls in love with and runs off with Fyedka, a Russian soldier, and breaks her father’s heart. This role requires a capable dramatic actress who also sings ”Matchmaker,” and one who can perform a short but emotional dance. Fyedka, a Russian soldier (21-30): Fyedka, a strong young soldier, sees past his military obligations and falls in love with Chava. He challenges Tevye’s imposed silence towards him. Fyedka sings “To Life” and dances a short Russian dance with his fellow soldiers. Grandma Tzeitel (60 +): Grandma Tzeitel is a ghost figure who appears in the Dream Scene and has a wonderful solo, “Mazeltov, Mazeltov”, endorsing the marriage of Tzeitel with Motel, the tailor. It is a very entertaining and memorable role. This actress will also appear as a Villager. Fruma-Sarah (30-40): Fruma-Sarah is also a ghost figure who appears in the Dream Scene. She portrays LazarWolf’s departed wife who becomes enraged that her husband plans on marrying Tzeitel. It is a show-stopping scene requiring an excellent singer with a strong voice to sing a challenging solo, and the ability to scream loudly This actress will also appear as a Villager. The Constable (25 +): This Russian military official stationed near Anatevka, knows the villagers well, and even likes some of them, particularly Tevye. But these superficial relationships don’t prevent him from carrying out violence against the people. This non-singing role requires a strong, impressive actor who can present this two-faced personality. Shprintze (10-16): Shprintze is the fourth eldest daughter of Tevye. She sings “Tradition” and “Anatevka”. Bielke (8-14): Shprintze is the youngest daughter of Tevye. She sings “Tradition” and “Anatevka”. The Bottle Dancers: We will need three male dancers who are both athletic and musical, and are willing to put in the time to learn a tricky but very do-able Russian-style dance while balancing bottles in their hats. They will also portray Villagers and sing “Tradition” and “Anatevka”. Villagers: These chorus members will portray the people of the village as Mamas, Papas, Daughters, or Sons. They will perform “Tradition” and “Anatevka’. Some smaller speaking roles will be determined during rehearsals.
THE FANTASTICKS El Gallo (30 – 45): As the narrator of the piece, he is the liaison between the audience and the action onstage. As a function of the character rather than through good performing instincts, El Gallo anticipates any slack moments and adjusts rhythms and tempos. He is warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience, yet with darker moments. His attitude toward the rest of the cast reveals a decidedly mysterious side. Above all he is grand and must command attention. Matt (18-24): As a young lover, he is deeply in love, particularly with the idea of being in love. He lacks experience in the world so, while not stupid, he is naïve and perhaps even foolish at times. His image of a young man in love is one of a gallant protector, meaning that he approaches some decisions with a falsified bravery that is little more than bravado. Luisa (18-24): As a young lover, she is in love. She is in love with love, the idea of love, the idea of being in love and indeed everything remotely romantic. Her dreams are more fanciful than those of Matt. Because of her particular vision of romance, she deals with the world on a particularly naïve level. Although she is responsible for some overly sweet moments in the show, she must remain tender and honest in her portrayal. She must remain honest and not ironic or self-referential. Hucklebee and Bellomy (40-60): The authors have described the fathers as clown, not in the Ringling Brothers sense, but in the tradition of blustery comic characters whose comedy comes from exploiting a grain of truth. Thinking of them as burlesque or vaudeville sketch comics or commedia dell’arte stock characters approximates the feeling. Although each has a distinct character, they often function as a duo or team. In many ways Hucklebee, Matt’s father, is the more boisterous of the two while Bellomy, Luisa’s father, is more fastidious. Henry and Mortimer (open to any age, and sex): These old actors function as another pair of clowns, yet of a slightly different type. They belong to the family of foolish comic servants who move the action while not seeming to contribute anything of substance. As performers their day has long past. Henry can play grand characters and recite Shakespeare, but with very little success these days. Mortimer’s specialty is dying on stage in the manner of great adventures and melodramas. They function as a unit and rarely appear apart from each other. They are entirely theatrical and theirs is the world of the stage. The Mute (any age and sex): The Mute is described as borrowing from the “invisible” stage assistant found in some Asian theatrical styles. The Mute serves many functions—setting props as characters need them, assisting El Gallo, and becoming the wall separating the families. While omnipresent the character must also have the ability to fade into the background. This is a functional character that sometimes interacts with the others. Above all, this is not an elf, sprite or fairy, so overt cuteness should be avoided.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Home for the Holidays will be a celebration of classic Christmas favorites done in the style of a variety show. Complete with singing, dancing, skits, and holiday merriment! Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals take place Tuesdays through Fridays from 6pm to 10pm, Saturdays from 12pm to 6pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. Mondays are off. There will be on technical rehearsal on the final Saturday of rehearsal before opening from 12pm to 12am with a 2 hour dinner break. Fiddler on the Roof: Rehearsal begins June 12th, 2012 The Fantasticks: Rehearsal begins August 28th, 2012 Home for the Holidays: Rehearsal begins October 23rd, 2012 Performance Date: Performances take place Thursdays (7pm), Fridays (8pm), Saturdays (3pm and 8pm), and Sundays (3pm). There will be one Thursday matinee for each show. Fiddler on the Roof: Performs July 12th – August 12th, 2012 The Fantasticks: Performs September 28th – October 21st, 2012 Home for the Holidays: Performs November 23rd – December 23rd, 2012
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