Auditions for Ruthless: The Musical at The Starlite Room
Open Auditions for
RUTHLESS! The Musical
"The stage mother of all musicals"
Book and Lyrics by Joal Paley | Music by Marvin Laird
Directed and Choreographed by Dennis Clark
Musical Direction By Michelle Kasanofsky
WHEN
Monday February 26th 6-10pm
Callbacks: We are hoping to audition/callback and cast the same evening
WHERE
Auditions, most rehearsals and all performances will be at :
Starlite Room 1001 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
PRODUCTION DATES
April 26th-28th and May 3rd – 5th (possibly adding shows April 29th and May 6th)
ABOUT THE SHOW
Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she’ll do anything to win the part in her school musical. Her mother, fellow students, and the rest of the world had better watch out because nothing will stop her quest for stardom!! Cunningly spoofing classic musicals and campy films from Gypsy to The Bad Seed, this aggressively outrageous and absolutely hysterical musical garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run.
“A spoof that has enough absurd plot twists and multiple identities to fill several old movies… The fun comes from the sheer brazenness!” – The New York Times
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Judy Denmark/Ginger Del Marco: Female, 27-39
a perfect housewife and mother who, after uncovering her hidden talents, becomes a raging diva. Legit & belt.
ROLE IS CAST. WILL CONSIDER ACTORS FOR POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS
Tina Denmark: Female, to play 8-12 can be older, but ideally short
an adorable mega-talented triple threat; turns into a ruthless diva. An 8 year-old aspiring child actress who will do anything to get the lead; able to tap really well a plus. huge personality, great belter; spoof of "Bad Seed" & Little June from "Gypsy": 8 going on 40
Sylvia St. Croix: MALE/FEMALE, to play Female 40-60
theatrical manager with a mysterious past; a cross between Mama Rose and Auntie Mame. mezzo; a sleazy talent agent and Judy's real mother; role is open to both women and men who like to play women.
Lita Encore: Female, to play 40-60
an old-time newspaper "broad"; a theater critic who hates musicals. mezzo; Tina's grandmother. Ethel Merman Type.
Miss Thorn/Miss Block: Female, 25-40
an actress reluctantly turned third-grade teacher with a big ego. the third grade drama teacher in Act 1 and a sleuth thespian reporter in Act 2 (mezzo belt)
Louise Lerman/Eve: Female, 18+
Louise: a spoiled, rich nine-year-old with no interest in theater.
Eve: an overly salacious star's assistant with ulterior motives., Belt.
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS
Please sign up for an audition appointment on signup genius.
Although it will be an open call we would prefer that you email for an appointment. After choosing an appointment you will be contacted and provided with sides from the show to prepare
WHAT TO BRING
Current resume (headshot if available) and a complete list of conflicts from March 24-april 6th and april 20th – may 6th. Dedication and commitment to the production, the director, and your fellow actors is of utmost importance. It will be a short rehearsal process. Please bring your sides to auditions. Actors auditioning for Tina be prepared for a short dance combination.
REHEARSALS
We are tentatively scheduling rehearsals from March 24th – April 6th then picking up onstage April 20th and opening on the 26th, closing May 5th or 6th. Details TBD after auditions. Rehearsal times will be decided upon by the cast.
QUESTIONS
Please email director Dennis Clark at : dennisjohnclark@yahoo.com
Date: 02/26/2018 (Mon.)
Location: Starlite Room 1001 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
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