Fractured Theatre @ WTG Announces Auditions for FAT PIG and CLUE: THE MUSICAL

Auditions for Fat Pig by Neil Lebute

Tuesday & Thursday, January 2 & 4, 2018 at 7pm Windham Middle School, Quarry Street, Willimantic

WTG launches a new series of plays under the name of Fractured Theatre @ WTG. This series will feature well-written plays and musicals that for one reason or another don't fit into the Main Stage Season. The productions will be small and simple to start and will offer WTG performers and audience members new and exciting opportunities. The play will be Fat Pig by Neil LeBute with performances on March 2, 3, & 4, 2018.

Cow.Slob.Pig. How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and defend the woman you love? Tom faces just that question when he falls for Helen, a bright, funny, sexy young woman who happens to be plus-sized - and then some. Forced to explain his new relationship to his shallow (although shockingly funny) friends, he finally comes to terms with his own preconceptions of the importance of conventional good looks. Neil LaBute's sharply drawn play not only critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty but also boldly questions our own ability to change what we dislike about ourselves."

Director: Jim York

Needed: 2 men and 2 women in their 20's and 30's (one plus size woman).

Tom - The plot's protagonist. Late 20s to early 30s, he is a stereotypical man for his age group, until he meets Helen, who he subsequently falls in love with.

Helen - A quite heavy, though self-confident librarian. She becomes Tom's love interest and the catalyst for his change of view.

Carter - Tom's closest friend at the office. Carter represents the narcissistic and shallow qualities that Tom is trying to overcome. Carter is the play's consummate antagonist.

Jeannie - Another co-worker at Tom's unnamed office firm. She and Tom used to date, but Tom was never fully committed to the relationship. Jeannie's self-confidence is damaged because Tom dumps her for a "fat girl".

For questions and additional information, please contact Director, Jim York at yorkjr48@gmail.com or 860-377-0073.

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Auditions for Clue: The Musical Book by Peter DePietro Lyrics by Tom Chiodo Music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker, and Vinnie Martucci

Wednesday & Thursday, January 10 & 11, 2018 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Windham Middle School, Quarry Street, Willimantic

That's right it's Clue: THE MUSICAL! Your favorite board game is coming to life in a theatre near you and this is your chance to be a part of it! Bring the audience into the world of the game where they will help solve the mysterious death Mr. Boddy. With 216 possible solutions this comedic musical is going to keep actors on their toes while also giving them room to play with the quirky and crazy characters from the classic board game. Don't miss your chance to be part of the antics and intrigue.

Please prepare a musical selection for your audition. Bring sheet music. Piano accompaniment will be provided. There will be cold readings and light physical work as well. Needed: 4 Men and 4 Women Ages 20's to 50's MR. BODDY - The host of the evening. Very charismatic, playful and maybe a bit maniacal; 30s; soaring baritone/tenor

MRS. PEACOCK - Serial widow currently married to Mr. Boddy. A manipulative socialite who loves to play the game; plays 40s; mezzo with belt

PROFESSOR PLUM - Professor and author with his mind on money. Astute intellectual with a wry sense of humor; plays 30s-40s; baritone

MISS SCARLET - A Las Vegas performer, shrewd, "show-girl vixen" type; 20s; wide vocal range with belt

COLONEL MUSTARD - A war man banned from war and coincidentally, Mr. Boddy's step-father. Pompous, randy military man; plays 40s-50s; baritone

MRS. WHITE - Mr. Boddy's fun-loving (but frustrated) cockney maid; plays 40s-50s; wide vocal range

MR. GREEN - Mildly self-obsessed businessman with his hands in many different cookie jars. Slick, handsome wheeler-dealer; 20s; baritone/tenor

DETECTIVE - An unexpected player with interesting turns of phrase. Hard-nosed, snappy, humorous female; 30s; interesting singing voice

Director/Choreographer: Ava Molnar Music Director: Ken Clark

If you have any questions please email avathedirector@gmail.com

Show Dates: March 23, 24, April 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 & 14, 2018

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