A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL Equity Performer Auditions - Pittsburgh CLO Auditions

A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL

– Equity Performer Auditions by APPOINTMENT in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh CLO Pittsburgh PA LOA (approval/salary level pending; Theatre expects to pay $655/week minimum).

Dir: Tim Gregory

Adaptation: David Bell

1st reh: 12/1/11. Runs 12/8–12/23.

Equity Performer Auditions (Principal/Chorus) by APPOINTMENT:

Monday, October 10, 2011 Pittsburgh CLO Academy

12 Noon – 8 PM 130 CLO Academy Way

Break from 5 – 6. Pittsburgh, PA

For an appointment, e-mail
auditions@pittsburghclo.org. Include a preferred time range, which will be honored as sign-ups permit. Performers with no access to e-mail may call 412/281-3973. E-mail is highly preferred. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.

Please prepare 16 bars each of two songs in musical theater style: a ballad and an up-tempo song. Bring legible sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. In addition to the songs, please prepare a one-minute monologue, done in a British accent.

Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking (all listed roles are available; roles not listed have been cast (i.e. offers accepted)):

Note: No housing, transportation or per diem available to out-of-area performers.

Peter Cratchit: Late teens. Puckish. Horatio Alger type. Hopeful and hardworking.

Martha Cratchit: Early 20s. On the edge of womanhood. Warm in the company of family.

Fred: Late 20s/30s. Scrooge’s ebullient nephew. Happy, embracing and articulate.

Young Scrooge: 20s. Intense youth whose promising good qualities shrivel as he gains success.

Dick Wilkins: 20s. Good-natured, best friend of Young Scrooge. Hero worshipper.

Topper: 20s. Buffoonish friend of Fred.

Belle: 20s. Young Scrooge’s intended bride. Moral and good.

Fan: 20s or late teens. Scrooge’s young, ingenuous and gentle sister.

Mr. Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present: 40s. Heavy, lusty, jovial, but ominously powerful.

Carolers: Seeking wonderful singers adept with small characters.

Performers are asked to complete an informational application. This form is available at auditions, and for convenience, available for downloading and advance completion at
www.pittsburghclo.org/shows/auditions.cfm