Little Radical Theatrics, Fatima Viegas, Executive Producer, is thrilled to announce auditions for its Spring Production of “FAME”
The leading, featured and ensemble student roles are open to performers AGES 11-23.
There will also be roles for older adults (AGES 24+) who will play the leading and featured roles of the four teachers (Miss Sherman the English teacher, Miss Bell the ballet teacher, Mr Sheinkopf the music teacher and Mr Myers the drama teacher) all of whom are major parts with significant amounts of solo singing and dialogue.
Directed by Michael Mirra, Musical Direction by Rachel Cohen, Choreoraphed by Erin Pyror, Stage Managed by Ginny Baisi
*To make this experience as accessible as possible to as many talented actors, singers, dancers and musicians this is a TUITION FREE program!!*
AUDITIONS for all roles (both for the students and the teachers) will be held Wednesday February 13th from 6-8:30 PM at ArtsWestchester 31 Mamaroneck Ave White Plains NY, and Thursday February 14th from 6-8:30 PM at The Grinton Will Library 1500 Central Park Ave Yonkers NY.
To make an audition appointment e-mail littleradicaltheatrics@gmail.com with a headshot or recent photo and your preferred audition date. Walk ins will be seen in between appointments.
Seeking PEOPLE OF ALL ETHNICITIES, PHYSICAL TYPES AND ABILITY LEVELS with plenty of leading and featured roles for strong actors, strong singers, strong dancers, strong rappers and strong musicians!!
CALLBACKS will be held Saturday February 16th 12:30-4:30 PM. For a detailed character breakdown please visit www.littleradicaltheatrics.com
REHEARSALS will begin February 20th and generally run Tues-Thurs evenings 6-8:30/9 PM and Saturday afternoons at The Goldensword Church in Bronxville and at The Grinton Will Library.WE WILL WORK AROUND SCHOOL CONFLICTS. ACTORS WILL ONLY BE CALLED AS NEEDED and schedule will be built around actors’ conflicts.
PERFORMANCES April 12-14th in the Joan R Pinucs Theater at the Grinton Will Library
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Serena Katz
A shy and timid, yet keen and enthusiastic actress. She is attracted to Nick. Excellent actress and singer
Gender: Female
Age: 13 to 23
Vocal Type: Soprano Belt
Nick Piazza
Ambitious, enthusiastic, classical actor who is very serious about his craft. He holds a hidden romantic interest for Serena. Excellent actor and singer.
Gender: Male
Age: 13 to 23
Vocal Type: Baritenor
Joe Vegas
An acting student. Loud, funny, and comical. He develops a crush on Carmen. Excellent comedic actor who can sing.
Gender: Male
Age: 13 to 23
Vocal Type: Baritone
Carmen Diaz
A sassy and confident, but cocky, dancer with a big ego. Carmen is determined to make it big and is obsessed with the idea of fame, nearly to a fault. A triple threat role, must be an excellent singer, actress and dancer
Gender: Female
Age: 13 to 23
Vocal Type: Mezzo Belter
Tyrone Jackson
A talented but dyslexic hip hop dancer who comes from a poor background. Shares a difficult relationship with Iris. *Alternate casting: JACK ZAKOWSKI - Headstrong, able, dancer. A functional illiterate from a poor background and Russian immigrant student from Brighton Beach in Brooklyn. Male, 13-23 yrs old. Excellent dancer and actor who can sing and rap.
Gender: Male
Age: 13 to 23
Vocal Type: Baritone who can rap.
Iris Kelly
A very talented, graceful ballet dancer who often comes across as snobbish and mean because of her insecurities with herself. She shares a difficult relationship with Tyrone. Excellent dancer and actress.
Gender: Female
Age: 13 to 23
Vocal Type: Mezzo
Schlomo Metzenbaum
A classical violinist or pianist who starts a rock band. He is fed up from the strain of his famous violinist father's expectations. He is very wise and academically clever. Is in love with Carmen. Excellent actor and singer. Ability to play violin or piano a plus!
Gender: Male
Age: 13 to 23
Vocal Type: Baritenor
Grace Lamb (lambchops)
A loud, confrontational rock chick and tomboy who plays the drums for Schlomo's band. She often loses her temper and it is implied that she does not take school seriously. Excellent comedic actress who can sing.
Gender: Female
Age: 12 to 23
Vocal Type: Mezzo Belter.
Goodman King
A musician who is in Schlomo's band. He is believed to be Schlomo's best friend. Strong comedic actor with a good voice.
Gender: Male
Age: 12 to 23
Vocal Type: Baritone
Mabel Washington
A loud and overweight dancer and singer who is desperate to shed the pounds but can't resist food. Often speaks her mind and gives out advice to others in their times of trouble. Strong actress and singer with good comedic timing who moves well.
Gender: Female
Age: 12 to 23
Vocal Type: Mezzo Pop Belt
Miss Esther Sherman
A strict, old-fashioned English teacher who loves her students despite the fact that she comes down hard on them. Extremely strong actress and singer with a gospel sound.
Gender: Female
Age: 30 to 50+
Vocal Type: Mezzo Belt.
Miss Greta Bell
A dance teacher with a passion for different styles of dance. Believes that dance is a way of life and is very protective of her students. A triple threat role: must be able to dance, sing and act very well.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 50+
Vocal Type: Mezzo Belt.
Mr. Sheinkopf
European Music tutor with a love for classical music and dislike for all things rock and roll. Role for a strong comedic actor.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50+
Mr. Myers
A laid back drama teacher with an obsession for human psychology. Strong actor.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50+
Ensemble
Students who are featured throughout the many group scenes and company numbers with featured solos as singers, lines and dancing solos.
Gender: Any
Age 11-23
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