Out of the Box Theatre Company -- a theatre company dedicated to providing challenging, innovative, contemporary musical theatre to the Santa Barbara community – is holding auditions for our February 2013 production of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. An audacious mix of historical fact and fiction, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson redefines America's controversial seventh president -- the man who invented the Democratic Party, drove the Indians west, and ultimately doubled the size of our nation -- with a raucous blend of outrageous comedy, anarchic theatricality and an infectious emo punk rock score. $125 flat-rate stipend, with possible housing and additional travel compensation available. Rehearsals scheduled four evenings a week beginning January 7. Performances run February 14-24 (Thurs-Sun) at Center Stage Theater. ALL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE IN SANTA BARBARA, CA.
Seeking— Andrew Jackson [20s-30s, male] A roguish, man's president. Deeply charming and sexy, so much so that you somehow don't mind he's a violent, arrogant, bigoted idiot. Has rock star swagger. Fights passionately for what he believes in. Personifies "strong but wrong." Ages throughout the show so should be able to play young. Must be adept at deadpan comedy. High baritone rock. Up to a G belt. Rachel Jackson [20s-30s, female] (ALREADY CAST) The Storyteller [30s-60s, female] Milquetoast, oppressively good-natured narrator. Wears a Puff the Magic Dragon-style sweater, thick glasses, and her hair in a bun. Loves history, loves Jackson, and loves telling the audience about both. Being in this show might be the most exciting moment in her life. Non-singing role. Martin Van Buren [20s-30s, male] Jackson's right hand man. In over his head. A buffoon, well-intentioned and utterly lovable. Think Nicely-Nicely. Doubles as other roles. John C. Calhoun [20s-30s, male] Gentlemen senator from the South. Sinister, good-looking, charming, and brilliant. A vain mastermind. Wears the finest clothes. The most restrained of the cabal. Tall, thin. Doubles as other roles, usually with Andrew Sr. Baritone. Henry Clay [20s-30s, male] A backwoods version of Calhoun's villainous senator. Think Crispin Glover. Greasy hair. Wears weasel pelts. Over-the-top and vivacious. Transparent in his villainy and revels in it. Tall, cadaverous. Doubles as other roles, usually with Black Fox. Baritone. James Monroe [20s-30s, male] President of the United States. Old school American aristocracy. Foppish and overwhelmed. Exasperated by Jackson's overreaching as well as by the idiocy of his advisors. Doubles as other roles. John Quincy Adams [20s-30s, male] Former President's son. Whiny, spoiled, demanding. All grown up, has joined the Calhoun-Clay cabal. Really, really wants to be President. Like, right now. Think Bud Frump. Doubles as other roles. Baritone. Black Fox [20s-30s, male] Native American chief. Intelligent, somber, with a hint of danger. Used to work alongside Jackson, an alliance that led him to tricking and betraying other tribes for Jackson. By the end of the show, he's forced to beg his friend for mercy. Doubles as other roles, usually with Clay. Male Soloist [20s, male] Brooding, intense rocker with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Angsty, good-looking, young, hip. Think The Killers or Blink-182. Doubles as other roles. Rock baritone. Female Soloist [20s, female] Self-confident, attractive singer with powerful, emotive indie rock voice. Dark, mysterious, hip vibe. Doubles as other roles. Dresden Dolls alto-belts up to a Bb. Bandleader [20s-30s] Dark and dangerous. Will double as lead guitarist, must be comfortable reading sheet music and playing in an ensemble. Lyncoya [7 to 11 years old, male] Adopted Native American son of Andrew Jackson. Sweet disposition with a wild streak. Non-singing role. Soloists, Various Frontiersmen, Indians, and Soldiers [20s-30s] Male and Female. Double as other roles. Very strong pop voices. Please email pix/res to outoftheboxtheatre@hotmail.com to schedule an audition appointment.
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