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Auditions for Little Radical Theatrics Winter 2016 Production of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum coming up this month!
As we begin October, we at LRT are already getting psyched for auditions. Below is the audition information as well as performance and rehearsal info. To make an audition appointment please E-MAIL
LITTLERADICALS@AOL.COM. Those without appointments will be seen in the order they arrive as time permits.
Hope to see many of you there!
Little Radical Theatrics, Inc. (Fatima Viegas, Executive Producer) will be hosting AUDITIONS for its Winter 2016 production, a good, clean, dirty show, the uninhibited romp, the classic hit Broadway comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM! Little Radical Theatrics is an award-nominated Non-Profit Independent theater company based in Yonkers, NY.
For more information visit
www.littleradicaltheatrics.com
Directed by Michael J Mirra, Choreographed by Bretten Popiel, Musical Direction by Steve Loftus
PERFORMANCES January 15 - 17, 2016 ( 4 performances; snow datesJanuary 22nd -24th) at the Joan Pincus Auditorium in the Grinton I. Will Library 1500 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY (25 minutes from NYC)
REHEARSALS beginning on November 8th. Weeknights and Sunday afternoons at ArtsWestchester 31 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains NY and at The Grinton I Will Library.
AUDITIONS: Monday, October 19, 2015 (7:00pm-9:30pm) Tuesday, October 20, 2015 (7:00pm-9:30pm) at ARTSWESTCHESTER 31 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains, NY (approx 30 mins from NYC. Building is within walking distance of White Plains train station)
APPOINTMENTS To make an audition appointment please e-mail
LITTLERADICALS@AOL.COM with your name, headshot/resume (if you have them) and your preferred date and time. Walk-ins will be seen in the order they arrive as time allows.
CALLBACKS Saturday, October 24, 2015 (Beginning at noon) at ArtsWestchester W
HAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare 32 bars of musical theater song in the style of the show showing range, acting ability, and comedic timing. An accompanist will be provided. You are welcome to sing from the score. Please bring your headshot/resume (if you have them, they are not necessary for you to audition. there will be a form to fill out where you can put all pertinent experience)
. *NOTE: this is a Non-Equity/non-paying production. Although we cannot provide a transportation stipend we do our best to lessen the costs of anyone taking public transportation in from the city by trying to arrange carpools from the subway station(s) in the Bronx. All locations are easily accessible by public transportation*
SEEKING ALL ROLES
Casting Breakdown:
Pseudolus: A Roman slave, owned by Hero, Pseudolus (His name means “Faker”) is sly, conniving, and willing to do anything to win his freedom, leading to a deal with Hero, that if the slave can win the heart of Philia for his master, his master will, in turn, grant his freedom. It is this desire that fuels the action of the play and many of the sight gags. Baritone. Genius comedic actor
Hero: The handsome young son of Senex and Domina, Hero is a lovesick yet clumsy young man who schemes with Pseudolus how he can win the hand (and body) of Philia. Tenor
Philia: Still a virginal Cretan girl, the beautiful and young, yet dumb, Philia (Greek for love) none the less belongs to the house of Marcus Lycus and is a courtesan-in-training, already contracted to be sold to Miles Gloriosus for 500 minae. She and Hero, however, are in love; and Hero has enlisted Pseudolus to get her for him. Soprano
Hysterium: The chief slave of Senex and Domina, Hysterium is the frantic and frenetic straw boss of all the slaves in the household. Pseudolus cons him into helping him in his plots, including dressing Hysterium up as the corpse of Philia. Extremely strong comedic actor. Tenor
Senex: An older man, but one still attracted to wine, women, and song, Senex (Latin for old man) is the perennially henpecked husband. A sardonic Roman senator, Senex has earned the distrust of his wife, Domina, but ultimately they do love each other. Extremely strong comedic actor. Baritone.
Domina: The battle-ax wife of Senex, Domina (Latin for mistress) is not only domineering, but proud. It is she that tells a slave who is carrying a sculpture of her to “carry my bust with pride”—and she doesn’t even know it’s a funny line! A manipulative, shrewish woman who is loathed by even her husband. Extremely strong character actress. Mezzo.
Marcus Lycus: A purveyor of courtesans and the owner of the brothel to the left of Senex, Lycus is the snaky, slimy, lecherous procurer of courtesans. He takes a businesslike care of his concubines; for instance, he won’t let them be fanned while wet, afraid they might catch cold; and he warns one fanner: “If you’re not careful you’ll be a eunuch all your life.” Strong comedic character actor. Baritone
Miles Gloriosus: A great warrior and captain in the Roman army, Miles Gloriosus (Latin for boastful soldier, the archetype of the braggart soldier in Roman comedies). He is a slaughterer of thousands, oppressor of the meek and sacker of shrines. Gloriosus is handsome, strong—and pompous. Strong comedic actor. Operatic Baritenor
Erronius: Living in the house to the right of Senex, Erronius (Latin for wandering) , a befuddled old man who is partially blind and always confused, spends most of the play in search of his two children who were seized in infancy by pirates some 20 years ago. Strong comedic actor.
Gymnasia: One of Lycus’s courtesans, with whom Pseudolus falls in love. Gymnasia (Greek for Athletic) is “a giant stage on which a thousand dramas can be played.” STRONG DANCER/MOVER who sings well.
Panacea: Another of Lycus’s courtesans, Panacea (Greek for Cure All) has “a face that holds a thousand promises, and a body that stands behind each promise.” Any vocal range. STRONG DANCER/MOVER who sings well
Vibrata: A wild, vibrant courtesan in the house of Marcus Lycus, Vibrata (Latin for Vibrant) is “exotic as a desert bloom, wondrous as a flamingo, lithe as a tigress, for the man whose interest is wildlife.” STRONG DANCER/MOVER who sings well.
Tintinabula: A jingling, bell-wearing courtesan from the house of Marcus Lycus, Tintinabula (Latin for Bells) has “the face of an idol, the arms of a willow tree,and the pelvis of a camel.” STRONG DANCER/MOVER who sings well.
The Geminae: Twin courtesans in the house of Lycus, the Geminae (Latin for Twins) are, according to Lycus: “A matched pair. Either one a divinely assembled woman, together an infinite number of mathematical possibilities.” STRONG DANCERS/MOVERS who sing well.
Proteans: An enterprising trio who play multiple roles (slaves, citizens, soldiers, and eunuchs), as required. They accompany Pseudolus in Comedy Tonight. On Broadway, three people played all of these roles. Baritones or Tenors. Strong Movers/Dancers who are wonderful comedic actors
*Please note we will accept video submissions from actors who can not attend the audition dates above.Those who attend in person will be given priority for roles.*
Please e-mail
LITTLERADICALS@AOL.COM if you have any questions
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