Fort Wayne Civic Theater Announces Auditions For QUILT-A MUSICAL CELEBRATION 8/16

Few who have seen the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt can ever forget the experience or the powerful emotions evoked by this patchwork of panels celebrating the memory of a friend or family member who has died of this terrible scourge.

This series of stories for, from and about the Quilt is threaded together by a volunteer's experience while making a panel in memory of a friend. In monologues and songs that bring the audience through the full range of emotions, Quilt-A Musical Celebration commemorates the victims and survivors of this disease and the ones left behind.

Quilt- A Musical Celebration is a unique and affecting work dealing with a timely, contemporary subject. Its educational qualities have been embraced by many schools. Minimal band, set and cast requirements and a flexible running order make it perfect for theatres of any size, as well as for benefit or concert performances.

A portion of all royalties from Quilt- A Musical Celebration is donated to various AIDS organizations, including the NAMES Project and Equity Fights AIDS. Produced in cooperation with the area AIDS task Force's 25th Anniversary. (Rated PG)

Audition Sign Up: We ask that you sign up for auditions by contacting Phillip Colglazier, Executive Director, at 260-422-8641, ext. 225 or pcolglazier@fwcivic.org.

Auditions: SUNDAY, August 16, 2009; 5:00-8:00pm

Auditions will be held at the Arts United Center (formerly the Performing Arts Center) at 303 East Main Street. Enter from the rear of the building, using the glass doors to the Green Room. Please arrive early to check in and fill out an audition form.

CALL BACKS: Monday, August 17th; 7:00-10:00pm

Rehearsals: August 31-October 1, 2009; Mon.-Fri., 6:30-9:30pm at Plymouth Congregational Church

Performances: October 2-18, 2009; Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm, Sat & Sun @ 2:00pm with brush up rehearsals on Wednesday, October 7 & 14, 6:30-9:30 pm at the Allen County Public Library.

Audition Requirements

It is very important that we have a list of ALL CONFLICTS at the time of the audition.

We are seeKing Strong singers/actors. Prepare and memorize one verse of an up-tempo song or ballad which shows off your voice, range, and personality. Standard Broadway show tunes are best. Be sure to bring sheet music (not just lyrics but actual piano music) in the correct key - do not expect the pianist to transpose your music on sight. Have all cuts or repetitions clearly marked. Place your music in a binder or tape the sheets together for the benefit of the accompanist. Pianist is provided.

NEEDED: Cast of 17-25 MEN & WOMEN - We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.

CHARACTERS-All Must Sing except Mr. Leonce/Reader (Same Person)
Wes Cronk - 45-55, Must be able to memorize numerous monologues, not much singing(bass/baritone)

Karen - 35-45, Need lots of energy and be able to sell her story through song (alto)

Katy - 10-12, Must Sing

OTHER CHARACTERS ARE DOUBLED OR TRIPLED CAST-Cordelia Winthrop 55up, Vernon DuPace 40up, Maria Washington 40up, Mrs. Pauline Polaski 50up, Mikey (baritone) 18up, The Boyz 18up: Randy, Dick and Willy, Paul (high Baritone) 30up, Todd's Mother (mezzo) 40up, Todd's Lover (Baritone) 18up, Timmy Bell (short, tough, dancer) 20's, Stewart (baritone) 25up, Mr. D'Angelo (tenor) 40up, Mrs. D'Angelo (alto)40up, Jane Woodward (Mezzo) 40up, Mr. Leonce 45up, Katy10-12, Uncle Billy (baritone) 20up, Toby 25up, Roberta Andrews (alto) 35up, and Charlie (baritone) 40up.

Various Vocal solos for Alto, Mezzo, Baritone and Tenor in chorus numbers.

Additional Roles - Reader

To volunteer for the back stage crew please contact Ben Roney at 260 422.8641x227

 

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