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Seeking
Actors and actresses for summer season: Repertory season includes Mamma Mia, Buyer and Cellar and Dear Edwina (SPT3).
Preparation
Please see
http://www.theatreaspen.org/whats-on/2016-season-breakdowns-for-casting/ for preparation info.
Other Dates
Mamma Mia: 1st reh June 6, Preview June 24, 25 Open June 27, Close August 20
Buyer and Cellar: 1st reh June 28, Preview July 7, 8, Open July 9, Close August 19
Dear Edwina: 1st reh June 28, Preview July 14, Open July 15, Close August 13
Other
Paige Price, Executive Artistic Director
www.theatreaspen.org
Personnel
Mark Martino: Director/choreographer Mamma Mia
Eric Alsford: Musical Director
Paige Price: Director of Dear Edwina
Spencer Hansen: MD for Dear Edwina
Maurice LaMee: Director of Buyer and Cellar
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Please email:
compmgr@theatreaspen.org. No calls, please.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
MAMMA MIA
SPT 9 (Salary $622 minimum plus housing/travel, bike)
The songs of the pop group ABBA provide the score for this romantic comedy that contrasts the dreams and desires of a young woman about to become a bride with those of her mother, a free spirit of the 70s who never married. Mamma Mia! takes place at a taverna on a Greek island. The cast should be quirky and offbeat; WE ARE NOT SEEKING OBVIOUS MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS. Our ensemble is composed of contemporary dancers and singers. Some ensemble men have dance specialties for which any acrobatics are a plus; some ensemble men and women are featured as singers and actors. ALL ARTISTS SHOULD HAVE A ROCK SOUND AND BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL. SOME PRINCIPAL AND ENSEMBLE ROLES MAY BE CAST WITH APPRENTICES.
SEEKING:
DONNA (late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20 year old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role.
SOPHIE (18-25) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano. Principal role.
TANYA (late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Supporting Principal role.
ROSIE (late 30s-early 40s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Supporting Principal role.
LISA (18-25) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American or any non-Caucasian young woman. Should sing and dance well. Featured Ensemble role.
ALI (18-25) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.
SAM (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Tenor/High Baritone. Supporting Principal role.
HARRY (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier. He’s wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Supporting Principal role.
BILL (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Supporting Principal role.
SKY (late 20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.
PEPPER (20s) Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good mover/dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.
EDDIE (20s) Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Also a mover/dancer role. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.
FEMALE CHORUS and/or Pit Singers (20s - 30’s) Females with great pop voices, comedic skills and move well. Ensemble roles.
MALE CHORUS (20s - 30’s) Males with great pop voices, comedic skills and move well Ensemble roles.
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BUYER AND CELLAR
SPT 9 (Salary $622 minimum plus housing/travel, bike)
Seeking one extremely versatile, comedic male actor, who may also rep in MAMMA MIA.
Alex More (25-35, male). An out-of-work actor desperate for a job and a new adventure. Gay, quick-witted, funny, optimistically sarcastic (not bitchy). Must be warm, engaging, funny and disarming. Much of the role is spent speaking to the audience. Actor also plays ALL roles in the play, including Barbra Streisand. It's important to get the essence of each character across to the audience, rather than attempt a full-on impression. Must be fit, well trained vocally and have the stamina to perform non-stop for 90 minutes.
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DEAR EDWINA
SPT 3 (Salary $318 minimum plus housing/travel, bike)
All actors must be 18+ - to mid-20s to play younger. SEEKING ALL ETHNICITIES. ALL ACTORS MUST MOVE VERY WELL. Please prepare two short songs in the style of the show (contemporary legit pop), displaying vocal range. Comedy chops and character facility a plus.
SEEKING:
ANNIE - 10-13 yrs. old, Edwina’s close friend. A girl-scout cookie-selling champion who is proud of her accomplishments and eager to put the things she has learned as a girl scout to good use. Actor doubles as Ann Van Buren. Range: G3 - G5
BILLY - 10-13 yrs. old, Edwina’s friend. One of the Vanderploonk twins. He is goofy, outgoing, and boyish. Range: B2 - G5
BOBBY - 8-10 yrs. old, Edwina’s new friend, who recently moved into the neighborhood. He is unfamiliar with “show business” and hesitant to join. Outgoing and friendly. Range: A3 - G5
EDWINA SPOONAPPLE 10-13 yrs. old, An advice-giving extraordinaire and director/star of the Spoonapple Repertory Theatre. Confident, dramatic, and ambitious, but caring beneath her drive for success.Range: G3 - G5
JOE - 15-18 yrs. Old; Edwina’s older sister/brother and musical director of the Spoonapple Rep. Female or Male, Speaking Role (ROLE IS CAST)
KELLI - 10-13 yrs. old; Edwina’s next-door neighbor. She is sophisticated ballet dancer, but snobby and a show-off. Actor doubles as Katie Spoonapple. Also Abigail (a warm, beleaguered little sis). Range: A3 - C6
MYRA/MYRON - 14-16 yrs. old, Edwina’s older sibling. He/she is a percussionist and plays the drums to accompany Edwina and her friends. Female or Male, Speaking Role (ROLE IS CAST)
SCOTT - 10-13 yrs. old, Edwina’s friend. Humble, shy, and hopelessly in love with Edwina. Range: E3 - A5
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Actors should prepare a song of their choice in the style of the show (songs from the shows are also fine); Mamma Mia auditioners should be able to sing pop/rock with power and range; Dear Edwina auditioners should prepare a contemporary musical theatre or pop song, showing character, and comedic chops - uptempo first, and have a ballad as a second choice to show vocal range. Sides may be given to actors in the room. All scripts will be made available to be read, please email
compmgr@theatreaspen.org for more information.
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SEEKING DIVERSE CASTS, PERFORMERS OF ALL ETHNIC AND RACIAL BACKGROUNDS (THIS IS NOT BOILERPLATE, WE REALLY MEAN IT)
Also note that Theatre Aspen does not provide housing for pets except service animals.
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