Rover Announces Auditions for Murder at the Orient Burlesque 2/7-8

Murder at the Orient Burlesque by Carol M. Rice and directed by Mikey Abrams

Auditions:
Monday, February 7 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 8 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Callbacks will be Saturday, February 12.

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED!
For an appointment time, please email audition09@roverdramawerks.com

Auditions will be at Rover Dramawerks' office space, 521 J Place, Suite 629,
between Plano Parkway and the Bush Turnpike, a half block west of Avenue K.

Brief Synopsis:
When Russian princess Katherina Anastasia Faberge Antoinette joins the cast at Christie's Orient Palace, a sleazy, run-down burlesque house, the trouble begins, so it's not a surprise when she turns up dead after only one performance. As Detective Red Flannegan quickly discovers, everyone has a motive, and the Czarina was not only shot, but poisoned, stabbed, electrocuted and strangled. The question then becomes not who did it, but who did what, and is there anyone who didn't? A riotous comedy filled with old Vaudeville routines, physical slapstick, and bawdy dance numbers by Rover's Artistic Director and the author of our Around the World in 80 Days.

Roles:

MELODY SEVILLE (20s-40s) - The classically trained singer who's resorted to burlesque to try and break back into the business. Actress must be able to sing and move well.

BLONDIE STARLING (20s-early 30s) - The dumb blonde, baby-faced stripper, dating Buddy. Actress must move well and not be afraid to wear revealing costumes.

TALLULAH LAZARRE (late 30s-50s) - The older, featured stripper. Washed-up diva. Actress must be able to move "somewhat" well.

CZARINA KATHERINA ANNASTASIA FABERGE ANTOINETTE (20s-early 40s) - The Russian stripper. Must speak with accent, move well, and have great physical comedic timing.

VERA GOODMAN (20s- late 30s) - The comedienne, former girlfriend of Buddy. Actress must have good comedic timing.

JANE KATZ (late 30s- 50s) - The costumer and confidant for Tallulah.

BUDDY HEXLER (20s- late 30s) - The comedian, dating Blondie. Actor must have good comedic timing and be able to do very physical comedy.

WALT MICHAELS (40s-50s) - The producer/straight man. Owner of the burlesque house.

ABE MANGANELLI (30s-40s) - The scratchy voiced stage manager.

IRA "RED" FLANNEGAN - The Irish cop.

****All actors must be over the age of 21 to audition.****

All actors may be asked to dance/move at callbacks. All characters playing strippers must be able to move well and be comfortable wearing revealing clothing - do note that there will be no nudity in this production! (If you're comfortable in a swimsuit, you'll be fine.)

All roles are available.

Other Information:
• It is highly recommended that you be familiar with the script before auditioning. Please email audition09@roverdramawerks.com for an appointment, and you will be given access to a script.
• Please prepare a 1 minute memorized comedic monologue.
• Be prepared for cold readings from the script.
• A resume and head shot is requested.
• Actors and technicians will receive stipends.
• Rehearsals will begin the week of April 18 in Plano.
• Please call (972) 849-0358 for more information or email audition09@roverdramawerks.com.

The World Premiere of Murder at the Orient Burlesque will run May 19 - June 11, 2011 at the Cox Building Playhouse in Plano.

 

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