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Breakdown
Additional Callback info:
Callbacks: WSS dance callbacks: 4/7 (men: 10am -2pm, women: 3pm-7pm); 4/8 (women: 10am-2pm, men: 3pm-7pm). Be prepared to dance & sing. Women wear character heels; men wear dance sneakers or tennis shoes.
All other callbacks for acting: 4/13, 4/14
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2016-17 SEASON
See THIS breakdown for info on all LOA productions
See separate notice ‘Orlando Shakespeare Theatre 2nd Half Breakdown’ for info on SPT productions.
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LOA PRODUCTIONS
WEST SIDE STORY
$657/wk
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
Dir: Jim Helsinger
Choreo: Billy Sprague Jr. (Robbins)
Music Dir: Steve MacKinnon
1st reh: 8/16/16. Runs 9/9-10/9 (possible extension through 10/16) Margeson Theater
THE JETS
Tony
Male. Late Teens–Early 20s. Polish-American. Handsome, older teen-ager, who has outgrown the Jets. Genuinely sweet and sincere. Tenor. Bb2 to Bb4. Limited Dancing.
Riff
Male. Late Teens–Early 20s. Polish-American. Glowing, driving, intelligent, leader of the Jets. Tenor. Bb2-G4. Strong dance background required.
Diesel
Male. Late Teens–Early 20s. Polish-American. Lieutenant to Riff, big, slow, steady. Baritone. G2-G4. Dance background required.
Baby John
Male. Polish-American. Late Teens-Early 20s. Youngest member of the Jets, awed at everything, even being a Jet; tries to act like a big man, but is vulnerable; Baritone. Bb2-G4. Dance background required.
A-rab
Male. Late Teens–Early 20s. Polish-American. Small of stature, enjoys everything, takes nothing seriously, but can be explosive. Baritone. G2-G4. Dance background required.
Action
Male. Late Teens–Early 20s. Polish-American. Most aggressive member of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury. Baritone. G2-G4. Dance background required.
Anybody’s
Female. Late Teens–Early 20s. Polish-American. Scrawny teen-aged girl, pathetically dressed to imitate the Jets, and wants desperately to be taken seriously by them. Non-singing, some dance experience.
Jets Ensemble
2 males/ 3 females. Caucasian. Singer/dancers
THE SHARKS
Bernardo
Male. Late Teens–Early 20s. Latino. Handsome, proud, leader of the Sharks. Baritone. Bb2-Eb4. Strong dance background required.
Chino
Male. Late Teens–Early 20s. Latino. Shy, gentle, sweet-faced young boy, the intended husband of Maria. Baritone. Dance background required.
Maria
Female. Late Teens–Early 20s. Latina. Lovely young and obedient girl, excited & enthusiastic about her new life in America. Soprano. Bb3-C6 (High C). Limited Dancing.
Anita
Female. Late Teens–Early 20s. Latina. Older, wiser in the ways of the world, flashy, sharp-tongued, & with a knowing sexuality. Alto/mezzo-soprano with belt. F3-D5. Strong dance background required.
Consuela
Female. Late Teens–Early 20s. Latina. Tough, young girl with bleach blond hair & lots of baubles. Mezzo-Soprano. Dance background required.
Sharks Ensemble:
4 males/ 4 females. Latino. Singer/dancers.
ADULTS
Doc / Officer Krupke
Male. Mid 40s–Mid 60s. Caucasian. Drug store owner, tired, worn out. Non-singing, non-dancing. Also plays Officer Krupke. Male, Mid 40s–Mid 50s. Caucasian. A not-too-bright street cop; aggressive; hard-nosed. Non-singing, non-dancing
Lieutenant Schrank / Glad Hand
Male. Early 40s–Mid 50s. Caucasian. Plainclothes policeman used to being in charge, superficially pleasant to cover his venom, fear, and bigotry. Non-singing, non-dancing. Also plays Glad Hand: Male, Early 40s–Mid 50s. Caucasian. Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director at the local gym dance. Non-singing, non-dancing.
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EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD
$657/wk
By Michael Carleton, Jim Fitzgerald, John Alvarez
Original Music: Will Knapp
Dir: Jim Helsinger
1st reh: 11/7/16. Runs: 12/2-12/30/16 (possible extension through 1/1/17). Margeson Theater
All roles CAST. Actors considered for possible replacements if needed:
Actor #1
ROLE CAST. The traditionalist. Wants to play Scrooge in A Christmas Carol. Other roles include the Grinch, Parade Host, Hermy and George Bailey.
Actor #2
ROLE CAST. The wise guy. Plays Head Elf and Yukon Cornelius, game show host, Parade Host, Bob Cratchit, and the Ghost of Christmas Past.
Actor #3
ROLE CAST. The childish one. Plays Rudolph, Frosty, Clarence, Mary Bailey, Uncle Billy, and Mr. Potter.
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THE GREAT GATSBY & LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST in Repertory
$657/week
(performed on alternating nights, actors will be in both shows)
THE GREAT GATSBY
Novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Adapted by Simon Levy
Dir: Anne Hering
1st reh: 1/3/17. Runs 2/10-3/26/17. Margeson Theater.
Jay Gatsby
Male, 20s-30s. Romantic idealist, disarming smile, charming. Tormented by his mistakes and his past. Mysterious man who throws extravagant parties in his beautiful New York mansion.
Daisy Buchanan
Female, 20s-30s. Nick's 2nd cousin, once removed; Wife of Tom Buchanan, attractive, effervescent, and somewhat self-absorbed, very much the Southern belle.
Nick Carraway
Male, 20s-30s. Yale grad from St Paul, Minnesota, now a bond salesman in NY, seems easy-going and optimistic, though he becomes disillusioned by the lives of the rich and famous.
Tom Buchanan
Male, 30s-40s. Daisy’s husband, a millionaire who lives on East Egg, arrogant, ‘hulking’ man; a former football star at Yale who now plays polo.
Jordan Baker
Female, 20s-30s. Close friend of Daisy with a firm athletic body, and an aloof attitude. Amateur golfer with a slightly shady reputation. Ultimately becomes Nick Carraway's girlfriend.
Myrtle Wilson
Female, 30s. Wife of George Wilson. Mechanic and garage owner, also Tom Buchanan's mistress; a New York girl, overtly sexual/sensual in a way that would probably appall Daisy.
George Wilson
Male, 30s. Myrtle’s husband in NYC. Spiritless, Blue Collar worker who is not physically well.
Meyer Wolfsheim
Male, 40s-70s. Aging Broadway actor and friend to Gatsby with a big personality. A gambler.
Mr. Chester McKee/Cop
Male, 30s. Mr. McKee is a snobby and effeminate man, a friend of Myrtle. Cop is a beat cop
Mrs. McKee/Mrs. Michaelis
Female, 30s-40s. Mrs. McKee is a silly and vapid woman, a friend of Myrtle. Mrs. Michaelis is George and Myrtle’s concerned neighbor.
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LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
By William Shakespeare
Dir: TBD
1st reh: 1/3/17. Runs 2/24-3/26. Margeson Theater.
Ferdinand, the King of Navarre
Male, 20s-30s. Handsome comic leading actor. Great verse speaker.
Berowne
Male, 20s-30s. Handsome clownish leading actor. Great verse speaker.
Longaville
Male, 20s-30s. Young handsome lord
Dumaine
Male, 20s-30s. Young handsome lord
Boyet
Male or Female. 30s-40s. A lord attending the princess of France, Boyet. Acts as advisor and messenger between the princess and her ladies and the king and his friends.
Don Adriano de Armado
Male, 30s-50s. A fantastical Spaniard, Don Armado is a parody of a courtly lover as he vies with the “clown” Costard for the favors of the country wench, Jaquenetta.
Sir Nathaniel
Male or female, 40s-70s. Elderly curate; the standard foolish old man of farce, but his and Holofernes's mutual affection warmly contrasts with the courtiers' emotionless point-scoring.
Holofernes
Male or female, 30s-40s. Pedantic schoolmaster, Holofernes and Nathaniel provide a comic reflection of the sophisticated language of the other characters in the play.
Costard
Male, 20s-30s. A clown; Don Armado's rival for the country wench, Jaquenetta.
The Princess of France
Female, 20s-30s. Sent by her father the king, the princess is high-spirited and witty, a perfect match for King Ferdinand.
Rosaline
Female, 20s-30s. Lady attending the princess. Nearest in seniority to the princess. Object of Berowne's affection; plays a major role in teaching the four men the realities of mature love.
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SPT PRODUCTIONS
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
$622/week
By Jeffrey Hatcher
Director TBD
1st reh: 9/20/15. Runs 10/14-11/13. Goldman Theater
Dr. Henry Jekyll
Male, 30s-40s. A brilliant, educated man, Jekyll is a highly ethical man and seeks to control humanity’s darker urges.
Gabriel Utterson/Hyde 1
Male, 40s-60s. Utterson is a general solicitor and Jekyll’s friend, a keen observer who is troubled by the appearance of Mr.Hyde. Doubles as Hyde
Richard Enfield/ Sir Danvers Carew/ O.F. Sanderson/Inspector/Hyde 2
Male, 30s-50s. Carew is the chief surgeon of the College of London hospital; a corrupt, sadistic man who is Jekyll’s professional foe. Sanderson is Personal Enquiries Agent; Enfield is a friend of Jekyll and Utterson. Doubles as Hyde.
Dr. H. K. Lanyon/Police Doctor/Surgical Student/Hyde 3
Male, 30s-40s. Dr. Lanyon is Jekyll’s friend and a practicing physician, a Scotsman with an exuberant laugh. Doubles for the majority of the play as Hyde, a monstrous man in appearance and manner.
Poole/Surgical Student/Police Doctor/Prostitute/Little Girl/Maid/Hyde 4
Female, 30s-50s. Poole is Jekyll’s attentive butler. The Prostitute, Little Girl, and Maid all have varying encounters with Hyde. Also doubles as Mr. Hyde.
Elizabeth Jelkes
Female, 30s. Elizabeth is the object of Hyde’s lusts, a bold and tender woman.
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BLACKBERRY WINTER
$490/week
By Steven Yockey
Director TBD
1st reh: 12/13/16. Runs 1/6-2/5/17. Goldman Theater
Vivienne Avery
Female, 40s. An exercise in poise that may be a bit frayed at the edges, but she’s fighting to keep everything “just so.” Her sarcasm is cut with a slight Southern accent. Years of success, meticulous planning, and an eye for detail have in no way prepared her for this.
White Egret
Female, 20s-30s. A bird, a woman. She’s sharp, change averse, and a problem solver. Wears white helium balloons tied to her wrist and ballet shoes throughout the show.
Gray Mole
Male, 20s-30s. A mole, a man. He is blind, feeling his way, and would rather dig than anything, including interact with others. Wears a blindfold and has his hands tied throughout the play.
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ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
$622/week
by William Shakespeare
This cast will be a mix of different ethnicities. Ethnic minority actors are STRONGLY encouraged to attend.
Director TBD
1st reh: 3/7/17. Runs 3/29-4/30
Marc Antony
Male, 40s-mid 50s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. One of three rulers of the Roman Empire. Fierce and feared soldier. A clever strategist. Torn between his love for Cleopatra and his sense of duty.
Cleopatra
Female, 30s-early 40s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Queen of Egypt. Fiery, passionate, and brilliant with words.
Enobarbus
Male, 40s-50s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Antony’s most loyal supporter. A warrior and pragmatist. Worldly and cynical. Loyal to a fault. Skeptical of the relationship between Antony and Cleopatra.
Charmian
Female, Early 30s-40s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Cleopatra’s closest confidant. Skillfully navigates her mistress’ rapidly changing moods.
Octavia/Iras
Female, Mid 20s – 30s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Octavia: The beautiful sister of Caesar who marries Marc Antony. She is the quintessential political wife. Iras: One of Cleopatra’s faithful waiting women.
Octavius Caesar
Male, Early 20s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Second of three rulers of the Roman Empire. The adopted son of Julius Caesar. Icy, ambitious, and brilliant. A political animal.
Agrippa/Soldier
Male, 20s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Agrippa: A vital friend to the young Caesar. He is clever and confident. May also double as a soldier in the Roman Army.
Eros/Soldier
Male, 30s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Eros: A loyal attendant serving Antony. Doubles as a soldier in the Roman Army.
Mardian/Clown
Male, 20s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Mardian: The musical eunuch who lifts Cleopatra’s spirits. Clown: Delivers the poisonous snakes to Cleopatra. Must be a confident singer who can play an instrument.
Lepidius/Soothsayer/Proculeius/Soldier
Male, 30s-50s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Lepidius: The weakest member of the rulers of Rome. Small and somewhat timid. Soothsayer: Fortune-teller. Proculeius: One of Caesar’s soldiers.
Menas/Scarus/Diomedes/Seleucus
Male, Mid-late 20s. African-American, other Ethnicity or Caucasian. Menas: Ambitious soldier of Pompey. Scarus: Brave soldier serving Antony. Diomedes: Cleopatra’s servant. Seleucus: Cleopatra’s treasurer.
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