SILENCE! The Musical
Presented for the first time in NYC since its successful off-Broadway run
Music & Lyrics by Jon Kaplan and Al Kaplan
Book by Hunter Bell
Based on the Screenplay “Silence! The Musical” by Jon Kaplan and Al Kaplan
Director: Tina Barone
Choreographer: Dee Kanevsky
Musical Director: Bill Gagliardi
WHEN: August 10 and 11, 7:00 pm
It is only necessary to attend ONE audition date.
You may be asked to stay after your audition for a call-back.
WHERE: Wagner College Sports Complex, Aerobic Studio
1 Campus Road, Staten Island, NY 10301
Please prepare: 32 bars of a comedic/uptempo song, any genre, accompaniment will be provided.
Women please bring character heels and ballet or jazz flats.
All men and women will learn 1 or 2 dance/movement combinations; bring appropriate clothing that allows movement. We need ‘movers’ AND dancers.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN AND SHOW INFO:
This musical is a parody of the film “Silence of the Lambs.” It is irreverent, funny, raunchy and contains very strong language. **We will only audition men and women 18 years and older** Actors are not necessarily required to mimic the film directly, but they should strive to capture the nuanced essence of the original performances combined with a strong comedic take. Familiarize yourself with the movie. The cast recording is available on iTunes and Spotify.
Come with an open mind, a strong collaborative spirit and be prepared to leave your inhibitions at the door!
Clarice Starling: Caucasian female, She is a mix of tough and sexy. West Virginian accent. Belt/mix to C (optional to E-flat). Alto/Mezzo-soprano.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter: Caucasian male, An intelligent psychiatrist with a taste for all things of class and high society, not to mention all things human.Tenor/Baritenor, to A-flat with a strong lower register. Think Evil Gilbert & Sullivan.
Buffalo Bill: Caucasian male, Must be an extremely strong comedic actor who can do a Mid-Western accent. Baritone to G (opt. to A) with a strong lower register.
Catherine/Senator Martin/Lamb: Caucasian female. Strong comedic actress. Larger physical build a plus, but not necessary. High belter with strong soprano to A/B.
Crawford/Papa Starling/Lamb: Caucasian male. Head of FBI. Baritone/Bass to E-flat.
Dr. Chilton/Cop/Lamb: Male, any ethnicity, to play the smarmy Dr. Chilton and multiple roles. Baritone to E-flat, with strong upper register.
Ardelia/Lamb: African-American female, to play multiple roles. Mezzo-soprano/Alto.
Pembry/Lamb: Male, any ethnicity, to play multiple roles. Tenor to A.
Dream ballet Clarice/Lamb: Caucasian female, very strong dancer
Dream ballet Lecter/Lamb: Caucasian male, very strong dancer
Show dates: October 23, 24, 25 for four performances at Little Shop Studios.
Tech week: October 19-22
Produced with special arrangement through Theatre Mogul, Inc.
Original Off-Broadway Direction & Choreography and Stage Direction by Christopher Gattelli
