Mr. Potcher’s Holiday - Kentwood Players Non Equity Auditions

Kentwood Players is delighted to announce auditions for our next Kentwood Kids production,"Mr. Potcher’s Holiday," a family musical comedy, book and lyrics by Bob Silberg, music by Barbara Klaskin Silberg, to be directed by Drew Fitzsimmons and Melodie S. Rivers. Auditions will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00am to 2:00pm and Sunday, October 6 from 9:00am to 12:00noon at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. Please try to attend on the first day of auditions when we have more time for everyone. The second day is inflexible; there is a 2:00 matinee on that day and we must be out of the theater by noon. Auditions are open to adults and to children ages 6-16 years old and will consist of cold-readings from the script and singing a song of your choice. Please bring sheet music and 16 bars of a song prepared. You will be asked to learn a short dance routine, so arrive prepared to move. No sandals or flip-flops please. Come ready to have fun and please bring your schedule and a photo of yourself to auditions. Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm with rehearsals on Saturdays and Sundays as well. Not everyone will be needed at every rehearsal and the schedule will be based on cast availability. The musical tells the story of Mr. Potcher, a school consultant, who eliminates all extracurricular activities. When a young student named Darcy tries to persuade him to reinstate these activities, he not only remains unconvinced, he decides to also do away with all the holidays--actually eliminate them from existence. The iconic holiday characters (Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, Cupid, Leprechaun, a Jack o'lantern and a Thanksgiving turkey) conspire with Darcy to change Mr. Potcher's mind! Performances will take place on Saturdays, November 30, December 7 and 14 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. For additional information or to get a copy of the script prior to auditions, please send an email to kentwoodkids@kentwoodplayers.org. Character Breakdown: All roles are open as long as actor, child or adult, can meet vocal and acting requirements. All children's music is written in the key of C or F. FEMALE Miss Teaford – ADULT – Supportive and loving Theater Arts and English teacher Miss Snood – ADULT – Cafeteria lady - strong alto, strong belt, bustling, loves her job. Darcy –must sing, sympathetic character Shalena –Zimmer’s sister and Darcy’s friend, sensible Chloe –Student Body President, must sing, dresses in preppy clothes, looks proper Meryl –Debate Team Captain - sultry blues voice, ballet dancer would be nice, must have excellent posture, kind of nerdy Carmen –Cheerleader – must dance with precision Andi –Cheerleader – must dance with precision MALE Mr. Potcher – ADULT – School Consultant - baritone, gruff, sinister, extremely neat Coach – ADULT (Also plays Santa) - accustomed to being bigger than everyone else Zimmer - Shalena's brother & Darcy's friend Harry – Theater Arts Club leader Will - Chloe's political advisor - Must banter quickly and clearly with Jake Jake - Chloe's political advisor - Must banter quickly and clearly with Will Lorne – Football Team Captain - Must sing, classic jock HOLIDAY CHARACTERS Santa - ADULT (Also plays Coach) - bass singer, loves his job Cupid - realist, excellent comedic timing Leprechaun - tenor, Irish accent, harmony, normal to tall height Easter Bunny - lyric soprano, female Jack-o'-lantern - baritone singer Thanksgiving Turkey - non-speaking part, good physicality, good turkey impersonation Children’s Day Guy – singer, laid back"dude" ("laid back" does not mean low energy) DREAM AND FANTASY CHARACTERS Fantasy Orchestra Conductor Mona Lisa Plato Shakespeare CHORUS (male and female) Students who attend the school – will sing and dance For more information about Kentwood Players including our productions, upcoming auditions, and our Kentwood Kids Children’s Theatre classes and productions, please visit the Kentwood Players website at www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players information on Facebook and Twitter. To meet the “Mr. Potcher’s Holiday” production team and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our general membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.