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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (PLAY)
Director: Nathaniel Shaw
1st Reh: 9/4/15. Runs: 10/1- 10/25/15
seeking:
PETER
Male, 18-25; ambitious, brave, and the envy of his peers; more than that, this scrappy survivor becomes a true leader; he is stuck in a youthful, adventurous world--never growing old--and never knowing or understanding what it would have been like to become an adult.
MOLLY ASTER
Female, 18-25; a thirteen-year old British girl who is a living anachronism of the times; Molly is hungry for adventure and is out to prove that girls can do anything boys can do--and do it better; she is as passionate as she is fearless,
BLACK STACHE
Male, 18+; though the histrionics might fool some, Black Stache is a dangerous villain to his very core; vocal range: strong soloist, bari-tenor through G#
*THIS ROLE IS CAST
MRS. BUMBRAKE
Male, 18+; played by a male; lovably brash and bold British nanny with a big heart; vocal range: strong baritone soloist, a cappella.
SMEE
Male, 18+; dedicated first-mate to Black Stache; he is not the smartest guy on the crew, but is the quickest to respond to any orders that the captain issues; vocal range: good singer, tenor to F
PRENTISS
Male, 18-25; logic-minded lieutenant to Peter, even though he is a bit older; smart and well-spoken, but not quite as brave or charismatic as Peter; vocal range: bari-tenor through F.
TED
Male, 18-25; despite his scrawny-orphan frame, his gastronomic obsession with food has earned him the nickname “Tubby” by Prentiss; the performer playing Ted must have a strong and natural balance of dramatic and comedic timing, an easy way with humor; vocal range: strong soloist, bari-tenor
LORD LEONARD ASTER
Male, 18+; a right-proper British gentleman composed of all the right stuff: devoted to Queen Victoria, the country of England, and his family and friends; vocal range: bari-tenor through F
CAPTAIN ROBER FALCON SCOTT
Male, 18+; the epitome of an adventurer, this athletic soul commands the Wasp, the swiftest ship in Queen Victoria’s navy; should have good body strength and able to lift people comfortably; vocal range: bari-tenor through F#
GREMPKIN/ FIGHTING PRAWN
Male, 18+; Grempkin is the dark and oppressive headmaster at the orphanage, where the lost boys live; this actor also plays Mack, a repressed and untalented sailor and Fighting Prawn, King of Mollusks, vocal range: bari-bass
BILL SLANK
Male, 18+; a dark and frightening man who knows no loyalties to anyone but himself; This actor also doubles as Hawking Clam, the son of Fighting Prawn, who shares his father’s disdain for England; vocal range: bari-bass;
ALF
Male, 18+; a rough-around-the-edges working-class sailor who imagines himself a hero in shining armor; though his physical appearance is oaf-ish and unkempt, he has an inner charm and a kind, romantic heart; vocal range: tenor to A
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GYPSY (MUSICAL)
Director: Chase Kniffen
1st reh: 10/19/15. Run: 11/19- 1/10/16
seeking:
ROSE
Female, 40-60; the ultimate stage mother; strong mezzo belt *THIS ROLE IS CAST
LOUIS
Female, 18+; mezzo-soprano, C# - E flat) 18+; strong actor who sings and moves well.
JUNE
Female; 18+ alto, A flat – D; strong singer-dancer who acts
HERBIE
Male, 40+; baritone; strong actor who sings; true gentleman.
TULSA
Male, 18+; baritone; F - G 18+; Strong dancer (trained in tap and ballet); talented with “boy next door” charm.
MAZEPPA
Female, 30+; alto-belt; an experienced and wisecracking burlesque performer
TESSIE TURA
Female; 30+; mezzo-belt; flighty, seasoned burlesque performer
ELECTRA
Female, 30+; mezzo-belt; Experienced burlesque performer. Light bulb stripper.
ENSEMBLE
Men and Women of all ages for character and ensemble roles
BABY JUNE
Female, 7-10; high energy performer with a fantastic belt who is a strong dancer
BABY LOUISE
Female, age 8-12 – Strong actor; awkward girl with hidden strength who lives in the shadow of her sister
NEWS BOYS
Male, 8-12 years old. All must sing and move well
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SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY
Director: TBD
1st reh: 1/18/16. Runs: 2/11 - 3/6/16
seeking:
ROSA
female; the mother of the Priore family
PEPPINO
male; 50s; the father of the Priore family; handsome
ROBERTO
male; son in the Priore family
ROCCO
male; son in the Priore family
GIULIANELLA
female; daughter in the Priore family; not even 20; outgoing and confident
ANTONIO PISCOPO
male; 70s; Rosa’s father
MEME
female; 60s; carries herself very well
ATTILIO
Male; 30s; shy and uncertain
RAFFAELE
male; outgoing; friend of the Priore family
MARIA CAROLINA
female; daughter in the Priore family
VIRGINIA
female; the maid
MICHELE
male; Virginia’s brother
FEDERICO
male; Giulianella’s fiance
LUIGI IANNIELLO
male; the accountant
ELENA
female; Luigi’s wife
DR. CEFERCOLA
male; the doctor
CATIELLO
male; the tailor
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SUMMER AND SMOKE
By Tennessee Williams
Director: TBD
1st reh: 3/28/16. Runs: 4/21- 5/15/16
seeking:
Alma
female, Caucasian, early 30's. the fragile, lonely, and oversensitive daughter of a minister. She often nervously rings her hands. The caregiver to her mother.
John
male, Caucasian, late 30's. A physician who resents following his fathers lead. A lively character who enjoys the nightlife.
Rev. Winemiller
male, Caucasian, 50's. A reverend, Alma's father.
Mrs. Winemiller
female, Caucasian, 50's. Very childish, has to be taken care of by Alma. Requires a lot of care and attention.
Dr. Buchanan
male, Caucasian, 50's. A respected physician. The father of John.
Rosa Gonzales
female, Hispanic, 20's. John's on again off again girlfriend.
Papa Gonzales
male, Hispanic, late 40's. Owner of the Moon Lake Casino. The father of Rosa Gonzales.
Nellie Ewell
female, Caucasian, early twenties. A music student of Alma's. Later becomes John's bride.
Mrs. Bassett
female, Caucasian, elderly. The town gossip.
Roger Doremus
male, Caucasian, mid 30's. plays the French horn.
Mr. Kramer
male, Caucasian, 40's
Rosemary
female, Caucasian, elderly. Very bossy. Member of the rectory meetings.
Vernon
Male, Caucasian, 50's. Attends the town meetings. Recites and writes his own verse plays.
Dusty
male, Caucasian, 20's, waiter.
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DREAMGIRLS (MUSICAL)
Director: TBD
1st reh: 5/23/16/ Runs: 6/23-8/7/16
seeking:
Curtis Taylor, Jr.
25-45, African American. Slick businessman who becomes Dreams' manager. Seduces both Effie & Deena. Tenor. Moderate dancer (must move very well).
Effie Melody White
20-30, African American. Full-figured. Lead singer of Dreams. Huge gospel belt voice. Singing lead riffs & vocal gymnastics required. Must move very well
Deena Jones
18-27, African American. Young, thin & beautiful member of Dreams… the Diana Ross figure. Mezzo, full belt, some scat-singing. Must move very well.
James “Thunder” Early
25-40, African American. James Brown-like star who takes on Dreamettes as backup singers. Rock tenor.Must move well, very physical role.
Marty
25-45, African American. Veteran music agent. Baritone. Moderate dancer (helpful to move well).
Lorrell Robinson
18-30, African American. 3rd “Dream”, who enters into chaotic relationship w/James. Soprano, on top of most triad harmony, full belt. Must move very well.
C.C. White
18-25, African American. Effie's songwriter brother. Very endearing & earnest. Beautiful ballad voice. Must move well.
Michelle Morris
18-30, African American. Effie's replacement. Thin, attractive. Good, full belt; sings bottom in triad harmonies. Must move very well.
Ensemble
male and Female singer/ dancers 18+
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