FAME - Mysterium Theater Non Equity Auditions

Sincerely,

Marla Ladd, producing artistic director

Mysterium

Mysterium Theater at the La Habra Depot Playhouse
Ray Buffer, dir.; Marla Ladd, prod.

PRODUCTION DESCRIPTION

Casting Fame the Musical, the stage musical based on the 1980 hit musical film Fame, which starred Irene Cara and featured the famous title song. Producer states: The show had its world premiere in Florida in 1988 before it transferred to an off-Broadway venue in 2003. The show was conceived and developed by David de Silva, who was one of the original producers of the film. After the film's success, a television series was mounted and it ran for six seasons. The musical was developed away from the film and TV adaptations, and although there are similarities, their scripts and book are fundamentally different. The score for the musical was completely re-written and the title track only included as an addition.

REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES & LOCATIONS

Rehearsals begin Jan. 30 and fall mainly on Sat. and Sun. during the day and Tues. and Wed. eves. until tech week; most rehearsals will be in La Habra, with some in Orange, CA. Runs Mar. 17-Apr. 10 (four weekends; Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 5 p.m.) at the La Habra Depot Theater, 311 S. Euclid St., La Habra, CA.

SEEKING TALENT Select a role below for more information and submission instructions.

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  Carmen Diaz (Lead): Female, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  insecure, talented; wants to make it, no matter the cost; needs to act, sing, and dance. Vocal range: Bb3 to G5 (soprano).
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  Schlomo Metzenbaum (Lead): Male, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  affable, sensitive; Carmen's love interest; needs to act, sing, and play music, piano/violin preferred--other instruments considered. Voca...
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  Serena Katz (Lead): Female, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  a shy, timid, yet keen and enthusiastic actress; develops returned romantic feelings for Nick; needs to act and sing. Vocal range: Bb3 to Eb...
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  Nick Piazza (Lead): Male, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  handsome, serious, driven actor; needs to act and sing. Vocal range: D3 to G4, B4 preferred (tenor).
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  Tyrone Jackson (Lead): Male, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  a dyslexic hip-hop dancer who comes from a lower-income background; shares a love-hate relationship with Iris, with whom he constantly argue...
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  Iris Kelly (Lead): Female, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  well-to-do, classical dancer; needs to act and dance; classical ballet essential; pointe work desirable; love interest of Tyrone. Spoken/dan...
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  Mabel Washington (Lead): Transgender, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  a loud and overweight dancer who is desperate to lose weight but can't resist food; often speaks her mind and gives out advice to other char...
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  Joe Vegas (Lead): Male, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  high-energy, charming, ladies' man; needs to act and sing. Vocal range: C3 to G4 (baritone or tenor).
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  Grace Lamb (Lead): Female, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  comic; needs to act and play drums; drumming skills desirable, though not required. Spoken role.
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  Goodman 'Goody' King (Lead): Male, 15-30, All Ethnicities
  jazz musician; needs to act and play trumpet; trumpet skills desirable, though not required. Spoken role.
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  Teen Ensemble (Supporting): 15-30, All Ethnicities
  teens and adults who can play teens, with strong singing voices and dance skills.
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  Miss Sherman (Lead): Female, 30+, All Ethnicities
  English teacher, traditionalist; needs to act and sing. Vocal range: F3 to F5 (alto-belt).
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  Miss Bell (Lead): Female, 30+, All Ethnicities
  dance teacher, artsy; needs to act, dance, and sing. Vocal range: C4 to E5 (alto). Dance background desirable.
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  Mr. Myers (Lead): 30+, All Ethnicities
  drama teacher, easygoing. Spoken role.
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  Mr. Skeinkopf (Lead): Male, 30+, All Ethnicities
  European music tutor with a love for classical music and hatred for all things rock and roll. Spoken role.

AUDITIONS