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Breakdown
Instructions to Make an Appointment:
AEA members: For a three-minute appointment, please follow this link and complete the online audition form: http://www.studiotenn.com/audition-sign-ups. Once you fill out the online form, you will be contacted via email by our audition coordinator. If you do not have access to Internet or email, you may call 615-541-8200 to schedule an appointment. Please only call if you DO NOT have access to Internet or email.
CHILDREN WILL BE SEEN AT A LATER DATE AS NEEDED. THIS CALL IS FOR ACTORS AND SINGERS WHO ARE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR OLDER. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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2016-17 SEASON
now announced: EVITA (LOA)
1st reh: 8/16/16. Runs 9/9/16 – 9/18/16
EVA
CAST (EDEN ESPINOSA, SEEKING UNDERSTUDY ONLY): Must be able to play ages 18 to 33 while projecting both a toughness and charisma. She is a beautiful, ambitious and power-seeking woman, who rises to become the spiritual leader of Argentina by the age of 26. She is also a woman of few options, who uses her sexuality to build power. The actor playing this role must be a trained vocalist with strong vocal stamina and excellent control. A legit Mezzo with a clear, strong mix that can belt to a high G and sing to a low E (below middle C). Must be a passionate and strong actor who can move well.
CHE
18-35: This character is dashing, impulsive, jealous, and manipulative. Che is a political activist and the narrator of the show, a radical who isn’t reluctant to ask tough questions and demand answers. An actor/singer that must move very well with a high, rock tenor voice that can sing a low A to high B, falsetto to high F.
PERON
30-50: An officer in the Argentinean army who rises to become the Argentine President. He is a man who is dignified, charming, and authoritative. A strong actor and singer who can play character/leading man. Vocal bass/baritone to high F.
MISTRESS
CAST. 13-18: A very beautiful, fragile, vulnerable, innocent young girl who plays Juan Peron’s teenaged Mistress. She is “dismissed” out of Peron’s life by his future wife, Eva. The Mistress ponders the rejection during her song, “Another Suitcase in Another Hall.” She will also appear in the ensemble. Must be able to move well and sing a low A to a high E.
MAGALDI
30 – 40: A tango singer with whom Eva has her first love affair. A charming loser – never quite made it. Has the first number in the show, “On This Night of a Thousand Stars” and sets up the world in which Eva exists and establishes a Latin flavor to the piece, which is essential. He will also appear in the ensemble. A Latin American “personality” type and feel that needs to be bigger than life, but real at the same time. Sings high tenor High G.
ENSEMBLE
Seeking a broad range of males and females of all ethnicities from late teens to 70s. Excellent singing voices in all ranges. All must understand the Latin temperament even if they don’t fit into the “look.” All shapes and sizes to play everything from Generals to Peasants. A fully featured, versatile ensemble that helps define this world. Movement ability a plus.
DANCE ENSEMBLE
Looking for 6 men and 6 women who are strong dancers to play soldiers, tango dancers, and the dance chorus.
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THE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN (SPT Tier 7)
A Studio Tenn original piece currently in development
1st reh: 10/24/16. Runs 11/3/16 - 11/13/16
Jamison Hall, The Factory @ Franklin
All roles are available.
Seeking 3 men and 3 women who will play a variety of different characters. Must be strong singers and actors. Playing an instrument is a plus. African American performers are especially encouraged to audition.
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THE ELEPHANT MAN (SPT Tier 7)
By Bernard Pomerance
1st reh: 1/30/17. Runs 2/16/17 - 2/26/17
Jamison Hall, The Factory @ Franklin
All roles are available.
FREDERICK TREVES
(mid-to-late 30s) - Prominent English surgeon and teacher at the London Hospital. He meets Merrick, aka: The Elephant Man, while viewing a freak show. After he brings him to live at the Hospital, their lives become intertwined and they develop a close relationship.
JOHN MERRICK
(mid 20s) - Merrick was an English man with severe deformities who was exhibited as a human curiosity named the Elephant Man. The actor playing this role must possess above-average movement skills and some experience with specialized vocal/dialect work.
MRS. KENDAL
(late 30’s, early 40’s) - An English actress of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, best known for her roles in Shakespeare and English comedies. She is confident in herself and unafraid of open, honest conversation. Her acquaintance with Merrick quickly evolves into a spiritually rewarding and trusting friendship.
ALSO SEEKING FOUR MEN AND ONE WOMAN of great versatility to play multiple roles including – ROSS, CARR GOMM, THREE PINHEADS, BELGIAN POLICEMEN, LONDON POLICEMAN, MAN, CONDUCTOR, BISHOP WALSHAM HOW, PORTER, SNORK, DUCHESS, COUNTESS, PRINCESS ALEXANDRA, LORD JOHN, NURSE, MISS SANDWICH (characters are ages 20s – 40s)
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MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT (SPT Tier 7)
Book and lyrics by Eric Idle
Music by John Du Prez
1st reh: 4/18/17. Runs 5/4/17 – 5/21/17
Jamison Hall, The Factory @ Franklin
Several roles and chorus positions are available.
For any role that is listed as CAST, actors may be considered for possible replacement.
KING ARTHUR – CAST (Late 30s-60s.): The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Great Humor. Good singer.
SIR ROBIN - CAST (30s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called 'Sir Robin the Brave,' though he couldn't be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. Also plays GUARD 1 and BROTHER MAYNARD, a long-winded monk.
SIR LANCELOT - CAST (30s-40): A Knight of the Roundtable. He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his 'softer side.' This actor MUST be great with character voices and accents, as he also plays THE FRENCH TAUNTER, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top Frenchman, the KNIGHT OF NI, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights, and TIM THE ENCHANTER, a ghostly being with a Scottish accent.
PATSY - CAST (30s-40s): King Arthur's horse and servant. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur's approval. Good, funny, physical mover with some tap dancing. Also plays MAYOR, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his home town and the drunken, useless GUARD 2.
SIR GALAHAD (30s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Begins as Dennis, a lower class 'mud gatherer' who becomes Knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. Also plays PRINCE HERBERT'S FATHER, a wealthy, brutish Yorkshireman man at odds with his sensitive son, THE BLACK KNIGHT who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries. Strong bari-tenor singing required.
SIR BEDEVERE - CAST (20s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. An inept scholar. Also plays DENNIS GALAHAD'S MOTHER, a shrill peasant woman, and CONCORDE, Sir Lancelot's horse. No solo singing.
THE LADY OF THE LAKE (20s-30s): A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers. Especially seeking actresses of all races for this role.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE PLAYED BY THE SAME ACTOR
(characters are 20s-30s): Tenor singing required. Very good mover.
HISTORIAN: A tweedy academic.
NOT DEAD FRED: A sickly little fellow who, despite others' beliefs, claims he is "not yet dead."
FRENCH GUARD: The condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter.
MINSTREL: In Sir Robin's band.
PRINCE HERBERT: The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower.
ENSEMBLE: Six men and six women, all very strong singers and dancers.
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