SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE - Hubbard Hall Theater Company Non Equity Auditions

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Announcing Auditions
for Hubbard Hall Theater Company’s June Production of

Sunday in the Park with George

Book by James Lapine

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Directed by Dianna Heldman

Music Directed by Richard Cherry

Audition Dates and Location
March 29 12pm to 2pm Hubbard Hall, 25 E Main St., Cambridge, NY
or by video submission (instructions below)

Fill out an audition form to reserve your slot:
https://hubbardhall.org/get-involved/auditions/auditon-form/

About the Show
Inspired by the painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's stunning masterpiece, merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter, Georges Seurat, won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Audition Information

All roles will be considered to be played by all races, genders, and abilities. Hubbard Hall Projects Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of production.

Preparation: Please prepare 16–32 bars (about 30–60 seconds) of a song that showcases your vocal style/abilities, and bring sheet music in the correct key- An accompanist will be provided.

Accessibility: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the audition and rehearsal process. Please reach out to info@hubbardhall.org with any accommodation requests.

Video Auditions: If unable to attend in person, video auditions are welcome. Please prepare the audition materials as described above and send your audition as a video file (MP4 or MOV) either as an attachment or send a publicly accessible link to info@hubbardhall.org.

Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals begin the week of May 11 and will be held TBD. Tech week begins Sunday June 14.

Performance Dates: Performances: June 19-21 and June 26-28
Showtimes: Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM
Location: Hubbard Hall, 25 E Main St., Cambridge, NY

Character Breakdown

George

In Act 1: George Seurat, a rather cold artist obsessed with his work at the cost of his personal life. Constantly troubled and borderline obsessive. Act 2: Seurat's burnt-out descendant and inventor-sculpture searching for his purpose. In the end, he is able to use his connection to the past to find the meaning in a blank canvas.

Gender: male

Age: 25 to 40

Vocal range top: Ab4

Vocal range bottom: G#2

Dot/Marie

As Dot, George's headstrong mistress and occasional model so discontent with their relationship that she eventually leaves him. As Marie, George's elderly wheelchair-bound grandmother who helps him connect to his artistry through her grammar book notes.

Gender: female

Age: 20 to 40

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: E3

Old Lady

George's mother. A cranky and rather demanding fixture in the park. She is able to find solace in nostalgia, and inspires George to find order in his art. Optional Doubling as BLAIR DANIELS.

Gender: female

Age: 60 to 80

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: F#3

Nurse

The Old Lady's attendant. She is calming and assertive. Optional Doublings include HARRIET PAWLING and MRS.

Gender: female

Age: 40 to 60

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: G3

Jules

A rival artist. Callous, critical, and ultimately shallow. He forces Frieda to engage in extramarital affairs. Optional Doubling as BOB GREENBERG.

Gender: male

Age: 25 to 45

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: G2

Yvonne

Jules' pampered wife. She is as snippy and snooty as her husband. Optional Doubling as NAOMI EISEN.

Gender: female

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: E3

Boatman

A surly blue-collared laborer, simple-minded and slovenly. Optional Doubling as CHARLES REDMOND.

Gender: male

Age: 35 to 60

Vocal range top: Eb4

Vocal range bottom: Eb2

Celeste #1

A young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained when they fight over the Soldier and his companion. Optional Doubling as A WAITRESS.

Gender: female

Age: 18 to 30

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: B3

Celeste #2

Another young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained when they fight over the Soldier and his companion. Optional Doubling as ELAINE.

Gender: female

Age: 18 to 30

Vocal range top: G5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Louise

Jules and Yvonne's spoiled little girl. She faces neglect and abuse from her parents, despite being honest. Optional Doubling as BOY.

Gender: female

Age: 8 to 12

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Franz

Jules's German coachman and Freida's husband. Disgruntled with his job. Has a bit of a temper and secretly yearns for the Nurse. Optional Doubling as DENNIS.

Gender: male

Age: 30 to 50

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Frieda

Jules and Yvonne's cook and Franz's wife. Caring and positive as a surrogate nanny to Louise. Forced by Jules into an affair. Optional Doublings include BETTY and YOUNG MAN.

Gender: female

Age: 35 to 55

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Soldier

A French military man, polite and gentlemanly. Close with his companion, though he yearns for a separation. Optional Doubling as ALEX.

Gender: male

Age: 20 to 35

Vocal range top: F4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Louis

A baker who Dot starts seeing to make George jealous. Kind, friendly, and very popular, but a bit dull. Optional Doublings include BILLY WEBSTER and MAN.

Gender: male

Age: 35 to 55

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Fill out an audition form to reserve your slot:
https://hubbardhall.org/get-involved/auditions/auditon-form/