LAKEWOOD THEATRE COMPANY TO HOLD AUDITIONS
FOR THE NEW ORIGINAL MUSICAL
THE KISS
APRIL 9 & 10, 2022
Lakewood Theatre Company will be having open auditions for roles in the original musical THE KISS on SATURDAY, APRIL 9, and SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2022.
The directors are casting actors ages 20 and older and one young girl age range 8-12. All roles are open and all receive remuneration. Lakewood encourages diversity in casting and the directing team is strongly seeking artists of all races, cultural backgrounds, abilities, body types, and gender identities to audition for all roles. If you are unable to navigate this process, call Lakewood Theatre at 503-635-3901.
Callbacks, if needed, will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 6:30-9:30 PM, and possibly Wednesday, April 13, 6:30-9:30 PM.
Audition Location: Lakewood Theatre Company 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.
THE KISS: A Will Vinton fairy tale about love… and a frog.The story was conceived and the original script is by Will Vinton, music and lyrics are by David Pomeranz, and the book is by Will Vinton, Jesse Vinton, and Greg Tamblyn.
The Kiss is directed by Greg Tamblyn. The musical director is Kristin Van Sickle and the choreography is by Erin Shannon.
Audition Requirements:
• Please submit
online your appointment request along with your resume and headshot by following the instructions on the online audition site. You can email a resume and headshot to
bio@lakewood-center.org and note THE KISS AUDITION and your LAST NAME in the subject line. Please bring both resume and headshot to your audition appointment as backup.• The directors are casting actors ages 20 and older and one young girl age range 8-12. All roles are open and all receive remuneration.
• Please prepare 32 bars (approx 1 minute) from an up-tempo Broadway song (no Sondheim please). You MAY be asked to sing a ballad as well. Please make sure your song is in the correct key for your voice. An accompanist will be provided. Please, no recorded music or a cappella singing. Also note: you may be asked to sing from the score at the callbacks.
• Callbacks, if needed, will be at the director's discretion. Conflicts not listed at the time of audition may not be honored.
Rehearsal schedule: Rehearsals are scheduled to begin the week of May 22, and continue most weeknights 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, and also on Saturdays and/or Sundays – times TBA. A final schedule will be determined after the first cast meeting.
Performance schedule: The Kiss opens July 15, 2022, and continues through August 21, 2022. Performances are Thurs-Sat at 7:30 PM, Saturdays & Sundays, at 2:00 PM and two Wednesday performances at 7:30 PM. Lakewood Theatre Company features an intimate 220-seat theatre located at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
About the musical: Oscar-winning animator, Will Vinton first gave the world Claymation. Now he’s created THE KISS, a fairy tale about love… and a frog. Vinton together with platinum composer and lyricist, David Pomeranz, created an outrageously new original musical comedy for theatre audiences of all ages. Based loosely on “The Frog Prince” a legendary story originally penned by the Brothers Grimm, this timeless tale of transformation is retold through a contemporary lens. With an additional book by Jesse Vinton and Greg Tamblyn, the show involves fantastic characters, extraordinary music, and no shortage of fairy tale magic. ??
The Story: Arro is an arrogant prince with a hopping problem he’s on a quest to solve. His odyssey is helped by a motherly Raccoon, a silly Beaver, and a serious Snail. A malevolent witch and her depraved rat henchman seeking revenge on the kingdom have plans of their own. Our hero has only three days or he’ll be transformed into a frog forever, and the only person who can save him is a strong-willed princess – who despises him. She unwillingly must marry the newly arrived Prince (or is he?) whom she doesn’t love. When all these stories come crashing together, will it all end “Happily Ever After?
Lakewood encourages diversity in casting and the directing team is strongly seeking artists of any race, gender, and body type. Ensemble members may play multiple roles. ALL roles are open and available for audition.
CLICK HERE for more detailed information for a description of availabe roles, audition requirements, rehearsals, and performances.
CLICK HERE to sign up online for an audition appointment.
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About Lakewood Theatre Company
70 Years of Live Theatre: Founded as a not-for-profit organization in 1952, Lakewood Theatre Company is a theatre dedicated to the study and presentation of drama in all its forms; the training and development of actors; and the creation, maintenance, and operation of a theatre in which to present plays and other forms of entertainment. Lakewood Theatre Company is the oldest continually operated, not-for-profit theatre company in the Portland Metropolitan area. It annually provides more than 350 theatre artists the opportunity to learn and display their craft and attracts more than 35,000 people to its shows.
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