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Breakdown
BILLY ELLIOT
Music: Elton John
Book and Lyrics: Lee Hall
Director: Steven Minning
Choreographer: Alison Levenberg
Musical Director: Colin Welford
Rehearsal: 6/5–15
Performances: 6/16-22
Note: All characters have a Northern or Geordie (northeastern England) accent.
SEEKING:
Billy Elliot: 9-13 yrs. A major ballet dancer with strong tap skills. Must sing very well. Cannot have a broken/changed voice. Quiet, reserved, tough, Billy is a bit of a lost boy searching for his place in the world. While taking boxing lessons (which he’s not into) he stumble upon a dance class and discovers his life’s passion. Dancing gives Billy a voice all his own and electrifies his world.
Michael: CASTING LOCALLY
Mrs. Wilkinson: 30s-50s. Billy's dancing teacher. Great energy, drive, determination, warmth and compassion. Doesn't suffer fools gladly. Excellent singing voice. Good comedic skills. Must be able to tap, and be a strong mover/dancer.
Dad: 40s. Billy’s dad. Geordie miner. Working class. Single parent. Narrow-minded. Tries to do the best for his family. At the end of his tether. Feels sorry for himself. Role for a leading actor; needs to be able to sing.
Grandma: 50s-70s. Billy’s Grandma. Older character actress who sings well. Good dance or movement skills; tap, if possible. Strong comedy skills required..
Tony: 20s. Billy’s brother. Geordie miner. Outspoken. Loud, macho, up for a fight. Excellent singing voice.
George: Late 30s–50s. Billy’s boxing teacher. Geordie miner. Friend of Dad’s. Spokesman of the miners. Community-spirited. Working class. Excellent comedy skills. Singing not essential.
Debbie: CASTING LOCALLY
TARZAN®
Book by David Henry Hwang
Music and Lyrics by Phil Collins
Based on the story Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs and the Disney film Tarzan
Director: John Tartaglia
Choreographer: Chris Bailey
Musical Director: Rick Bertone
Rehearsal: 6/14-24
Performances: 6/25-7/2
SEEKING:
Tarzan: 20-30 yrs old. A wild ape man untainted by civilization. His curiosity has grown as his skills develop. Tarzan is very athletic & attractive. He has great integrity and a strong sense of fairness. Tarzan falls passionately in love with Jane at first sight and wonders if she is the key to unlocking his mysterious past. Tarzan should be a pop high baritone or tenor. Vocal range: B2 - Bb4
Stunt Tarzan: 20s. Seeking an attractive strong dancer with major acro skills and total fearlessness to double as Tarzan. Non-singing role.
Jane: 20s. A proper, well-bred British young lady, but a bit of a tomboy too. She is very much the turn-of-the-century independent female adventurer and scientist. Jane is an attractive ingénue with a bit of a motor mouth brought on by her fascination and passion for all the expedition has to offer. Strong pop belt with a bright youthful sound. Vocal range: F#3 - F5
Kala: 30 – 45 yrs old. A motherly ape who raises Tarzan after he loses his parents to the leopard. She is incredibly strong, even after suffering the loss of her own child. She shows a depth of emotion equal to that of any human, if not greater. Kala must have a warm sound that is more mature than Tarzan’s voice. Should understand pop phrasing. She needs be able to sing the low G in full voice but can cheat the lower notes if necessary. Vocal range: E3 - Eb5
Kerchak: 35 -50 yr old. The gruff bull-ape who leads the tribe and insists that Tarzan, even as a baby, poses a threat to the family. He is conflicted by his dedication to his mate Kala and his responsibilities as leader of the tribe. Should have a strong, authoritative presence while being able to display glimpses of tenderness. Kerchak can be a musical theater baritone but must have a big sound and commanding presence. Vocal range: Ab2 - Gb4
Porter:50-60 yr old. A British professor and gentleman who is traveling to Africa to prove his theory on the social habits of apes. A single father to Jane, he maintains his temper and demeanor to the very last moment. He offers a bit of humor through his slightly eccentric, mad-scientist enthusiasm. Porter is a baritone. Vocal range: B2 - C4
Terk:20-30 yrs old. A young adult male ape whose friendship with Tarzan has only grown stronger through the years. Other than Kala, Terk is the only ape who visits Tarzan in exile. He would like to think he knows it all and often relies on his great sense of humor. He tends to stay in one place, not growing much in life experience or knowledge. Terk is written to be a rock/pop/soul tenor with good understanding of groove and some ad-lib skills. Vocal range: Eb3 - B4
Clayton: 30-50 yrs old. A brutish British expedition guide and the villain of the show. He has been hired by Professor Porter to lead a scientific research trip but is actually planning to hunt apes for profit. Clayton is a greedy and self-centered macho male who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. This is a non-singing role.
Young Tarzan: CASTING LOCALLY
Young Terk: CASTING LOCALLY
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Director: Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Choreographer: Vince Pesce
Musical Director: Ben Whiteley
Rehearsals: 7/3-13
Performances: 7/14-20
Gomez Addams: 40-50s. He is a man in his prime, who adores his wife, takes great pride in his children, and is immensely proud to be an Addams. His desire for Morticia is undimmed after 20 years of marriage, and it takes very little to fire up his lust, although it appears they haven’t tango’d in quite some time. Caught between his daughter and his wife he feels completely trapped and unable to make either happy, which is his greatest joy. Must have great comedic timing, move well, and a strong tenor voice. Bflat2-G4
Morticia Addams: 35-45s. She is beautiful and aristocratic, the real head of the family and the critical and moving force behind it. She enjoys being the center of all the sexual energy in the room. The most horrible thing in the world to her would be admitting that one day, she’ll be (choke!) a grandmother. She & her daughter have a typical emotionally charged relationship. Must be a great dancer who is funny and sings well, alto/mezzo soprano. G3-Bflat5
Uncle Fester: 35s–50s. Child-like, hugely enthusiastic and totally incorrigible. A vaudevillian, needs strong comedy and tenor voice. C3-C5
Wednesday Addams: 18+. Gothic in a sexy way, witty with a terrifically DRY sense of humor. She just wants her family to be “normal” for one night to meet her fiancé’s parents. Needs a great pop/rock-style singing voice. A3-E5
Grandma: 30s–60s to play Ancient. Good natured with her family and likes to play a joke or two. Character singer with strong humor. G4-F5
Pugsley Addams: CASTING LOCALLY
Lurch: 30-60s. Seeking actors at least 6’ tall – the taller the better! A man of very, very few words, often spoken at half speed. Most of what he utters is long, plaintive groans, some tinged with irony or exasperation. Must have a TRUE low bass voice. Eflat2-E4
Mal Beinecke: 45–50. A man with little patience for his wife and son. Thinks the Addams’ are beyond strange and does not want to spend time having dinner with them, much less be related. Ultimately finds his fun former self and reconnects with his wife & son. Musical theater bari-tenor. C3-A4
Alice Beinecke: early 40s. A devoted mother who deeply loves her husband and allows him to take charge. However, they don’t communicate what they are feeling deep inside, so Alice has taken to expressing her thoughts in rhyme. When she finally lets her feelings out she refuses to back down from the changes she needs Mal to make. Must be very funny and sing well. A flat3-G sharp5
Lucas Beinecke: 18+. Wednesday’s secret fiancé who’s not sure what he wants to do with his life. Unable to be impulsive unless he thinks about it first. Fell in love with Wednesday at first sight. A great pop/rock singer. C3-C5
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Music by: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens
Book by: Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty
Director/Choreographer: Dan Knechtges
Musical Director: TBA
Rehearsals: July 11-21
Performances: July 22-28
SEEKING:
Cat in the Hat: Male or Female, 20-40s. Extremely impish & mischievous with a sense of irony, mockery, and anarchy, but also the capacity for warmth and compassion. The Cat is a force of good, of humor, of wit, adventure and magic. Must be great with creating a variety of characters and accents. Extremely good physical comic and strong mover. Range: F2 - F4 or G3 - C5
Horton the Elephant: 20s-40s. A compassionate and gentle elephant. Simple, sincere, somewhat out of place in a hip, cynical world. Earnest and true to himself. Range: A2 - F4
Gertrude McFuzz: 20s-40s. Horton's sweet but timid neighbor, she is insecure about her one feathered tail. She’s totally in love with Horton but is too shy and awkward to tell him. Range: F3 - F5
Mayzie Labird: 20s-40s. Mazie is the diva bird of the jungle with a fabulous multi-feathered tail. Oblivious to her self-centered ways, she relies on her talent of manipulation, and intoxicating beauty, to navigate her way through life. She abandons her egg to Horton’s care and ultimate realizes she won’t make as good of a mother as he does. Range: G3 - Eb5
The Sour Kangaroo: 20s-40s. Loud, brassy, and stubbornly set in her ways she is very vocal about her concern for her child and the jungle at large should Horton continue to protect the Whos. Unabashedly sassy and soulful.
JoJo: CASTING LOCALLY
Mayor of Whoville: 30-50. He loves his son Jojo very much but he’s concerned about his perceived mischievous behavior. Newly elected, he tried to do all he can to protect the citizens of Whoville. Sings well.
Mrs Mayor: 30-50. Also loves and is concerned about her son Jojo. Supports her husband in all he does. Sings well.
Genghis Khan Schmitz: 30-50s male. General of the military academy that Jojo is sent to. Believes in order, discipline and “the right of every Who to eat their bread butter side up”. Sings well.
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey;
Director/Choreographer: Denis Jones
Musical Director: Michael Horsley
Rehearsals: July 20-30
Performances: July 31-August 8
NOTE: This is a show about high school therefore except where noted all submitted performers should be 18 to late 20s and have a youthful appearance and energy.
SEEKING
Danny Zuko: The leader of the Burger Palace Boys; good-looking, strong and confident, with an air of easy-going charm. Pop/Rock Bari Tenor with falsetto mix.
Sandy Dumbrowski: The new girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive. She and Danny had a summer romance at the shore which she fondly remembers. But she finds Danny is a different person once they meet up at Rydell High. Pop/Rock singer with great belt.
Betty Rizzo: Leader of the Pink Ladies; Sexy, tough, and sarcastic but has a vulnerable side she keeps to herself. Rizzo is much more than she seems. Great singer with Mezzo Belt.
Frenchy: Good-natured but not too bright, she can't wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. A dreamer who sees the best in people. Funny. Must sing well.
Marty: The 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies; A combination of Marilyn and Betty Page she looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries to act sophisticated but she’s still a young girl. Must sing well.
Jan: Funny, always up for a good time, a compulsive eater and the most awkward member of the Pink Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys. Great singer. Mezzo Belt.
Doody: The youngest of the Burger Palace Boys; on the shorter side, boyish and open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude towards the other guys. Plays the guitar. Major Pop/Rock tenor. Full voice to an A.
Kenickie: The second in command of the Burger Palace Boys; Tough-looking, surly and sexy in that totally bad boy way. He has an offbeat sense of humor. Strong Pop/Rock singer.
Sonny: The wiseass member of the Burger Palace Boys; funny Italian-American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-killer. Must sing well.
Roger: A bigger, stocky boy who’ll do anything-for-a-laugh. A clown who enjoys winding people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked schemes and ideas. Pop Tenor.
Vince Fontaine: 30s-40s. Handsome in that slick disc jockey way. Egotistical and fast-talking, a local celebrity in his full glory. Must sing well.
Eugene: The class valedictorian; physically awkward, a real nerd. He's a typical 'apple-polisher' - both smug and pompous, but gullible. Must sing well.
Miss Lynch: 40s-50s. No-nonsense English teacher. Very dry with excellent comic timing.
Patty Simcox: A typical 1950s cheerleader; attractive, athletic, sure-of-herself, but can be given to bursts of annoying enthusiasm. She's a bit of a pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton. Must sing well.
Teen Angel: 30s-40s. Loaded with star wattage; right out of a teen’s dream. Dashing, charming, handsome. Full of smart, if kind of harsh advice. Only appears to sing ‘Beauty School Dropout’.
HELLO, DOLLY!
Music & lyrics by: Jerry Herman
Book by: Michael Stewart
Based on The Matchmaker
Director: Rob Ruggiero
Choreographer: TBA
Musical Director: Brad Haak
Rehearsals: July 29-August 10
Performances: August 11-17
SEEKING:
Dolly Gallagher Levi: 40s-50s. A charming, vivacious, meddling matchmaker for hire. A widow who has decided to begin her life again. And chooses Horace as her new husband, even if he doesn’t know it yet. Excellent comic timing and a major belt.
Horace Vandergelder: 45 - 65 yrs. Proprietor of a Hay & Feed store and a client of Dolly Levi. A widower of some means. Believes he wants a docile young wife to take care of him but comes to realize he’s in love with the dynamic Dolly Levi. Comic baritone singing.
Irene Molloy: 20s-40s. A milliner with a hat shop in New York City. Dolly has introduced her to Horace Vandegelder as a possible mate but she yearns for romance. Falls in love with Cornelius regardless of his station in life. Belt with a soprano mix.
Cornelius Hackl: 20s-40s. Vandergelder’s chief clerk who yearns for one exciting day in NYC. A romantic at heart. Falls in love with Irene and tries to impress her beyond his means. Legit baritone.
Minnie Fay: 18 – 30 yrs. Works in Irene’s hat shop. Excitable, fast talking, and naive.
Barnaby Tucker: 18 - 30 yrs. An assistant to Cornelius at Vandergelder’s Hay & Feed store. Sweet, gullible, and follows along with whatever Cornelius suggests.
Ermengarde: 18 – 25. The young niece of Horace Vandergelder. She cries often and wants her independence. Specifically seeking interesting character types.
Ambrose Kemper: 18-25. An explosive young artist seeking to marry Ermingard. Specifically seeking interesting character types.
Ernestina Money: 25-40. An eccentric looking girl in need of Dolly’s matchmaker services. Good comic timing.
Rudolf Reisenweber: 40-60s. The major-domo of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant.
Judge: 50s-60s. White whiskered night court judge. Easily moved to tears by romance
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