Spokane Valley Summer Theatre is casting the company for their 2016 Inaugural Season.
The shows include the return of Rock ‘n’ Roll with "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story", the classic family musical "Oliver" and an athletic explosion of energy, "Bring it On! the Musical".
All roles in “Buddy” and “Oliver!” receive a performance fee per role. “Bring It On” is presented as a part of our educational program through the Young Professional Division ages (14-21). The registration fee is $395. There are scholarships and internships available.
"BUDDY" Character Breakdown
Maria Elena Holly: Preferably of a Hispanic-American heritage. A classy and educated female character with the ability to sing.
Hipockets Duncan: Must be a strong actor. Character is an exuberant hometown radio DJ from Lubbock, Texas with an air of authority and a keen sense of humor.
Norman Petty: Must be a strong actor. Character is a record producer from Clovis, New Mexico, with a businesslike manner and a love of making records.
Apollo Performer(s): Female or male of African-American heritage with the ability to hold the stage on her own. Must have good comedic timing and the ability to act. Her/His key song is "Shout".
Female Ensemble Members: Must be able to act, sing and dance.
Male Ensemble Members: Must be able to act and sing.
"OLIVER!" Character Breakdown
Oliver Twist: Sweet and innocent, lonely orphan workhouse boy. Male. Soprano.
Fagin: Conniving career criminal, who takes in homeless boys and teaches them to pick pockets for him. Male. Baritone.
The Artful Dodger: Troubled youth; the cleverest of Fagin's pickpockets, he introduces Fagin to Oliver. Tenor.
Nancy: A cockney girl with a warm heart who takes a liking to Oliver and treats him like her own child, but is eventually murdered for the steps she takes on his behalf. Female. Alto.
Bill Sikes: Nancy's brutal and abusive lover, a burglar and her eventual murderer. Baritone.
Mr. Bumble: Pompous man who runs the workhouse in which Oliver was born. Tenor.
Widow Corney: Domineering workhouse mistress where Oliver was born, later marries Mr. Bumble. Soprano.
Mr. Brownlow: Oliver's grandfather, a kind man of wealth and breeding. Character part.
Mr. Sowerberry: The insensitive man who takes in Oliver and uses him in his funeral business. Baritone.
Mrs. Sowerberry: Mr. Sowerberry's wife. Soprano.
Charlotte Sowerberry: The rude but flirtatious daughter of the Sowerberry’s. Character part.
Mrs. Bedwin: Housekeeper of Mr. Brownlow and caretaker of Oliver. Soprano.
Noah Claypole: The Sowerberrys' apprentice, he bullies Oliver and has a flirtatious relationship with Charlotte. Character part.
Dr. Grimwig: Foppish doctor and friend of Mr. Brownlow. Character part.
Charley Bates: One of Fagin's pickpockets. He is Dodger's sidekick.
Bet: One of Fagin's pick pockets. Alto.
Old Sally: Mrs. Thingummy; an old woman pauper who acts as nurse during Oliver's delivery. Character part.
Female and Male Ensemble members of all ages from 6-70!
*Special note to parents for Oliver! Children from the ages of 6-17 are needed as Orphan’s, Fagin’s boys, Oliver, Dodger, Charley, Noah, Bet. All roles do receive a performance stipend. We are looking to cast 20-30 in this age range both boys and girls. Children will be asked to prepare one song 16 – 32 bars and be prepared for an improvisational question and/or brief cold reading.
"BRING IT ON" Character Breakdown
Campbell: Female. Central character: truly nice and kind, sincere, and possesses an innate intelligence. Being captain of the squad means everything to her. A leader, driven, sometimes easily flustered. Senior in high school; pop/rock sound, good belt range. Dance/cheerleading skills helpful but not a must.
Bridget: Female. Gawky, nerdy, jolly and insecure. An optimist despite her perceived shortcomings. Self-effacing to a fault, she blossoms into confidence over the course of the show. Great singer. Dance/cheerleading skills a plus.
Danielle: Female. The “Queen Bee” of Jackson High School, regal, dominating, complicated. Is head of a talented dance crew. Has a cutting sense of humor behind an outwardly composed mask. Loyal to her friends but is ultimately fair. R&B sound, good belt range. Dance/hip hop skills a plus.
Randall: Male. Campbell’s developing love interest. Cute, “alternative,” an expert DJ with an easy and generous confidence. Doesn’t need dance skills. Pop/rock tenor voice.
Eva: Female. Likeable, sweet, fragile-seeming Freshman who joins the Roosevelt squad – and turns out to be a sociopathic back-stabber who takes over the squad and ruins the lives of many. (But more emphasis on “sweet and fragile” – we shouldn’t see it coming.) Pop/rock voice. Must be able to handle significant Dance/Cheerleading.
Skylar: Female. A more stereotypical “know it all” cheerleader type, funny, loyal to her friends, not terribly invested in her education. One of Campbell’s wing-women at the beginning of the show. Good singer. Dance/Cheerleading skills a plus.
Kylar: Female. A less-intelligent version of Skylar and a year behind her. A follower, also one of Campbell’s sidekicks. Good singer. Dance/Cheerleading skills a plus.
Nautica: Female. Aggressive, funny sidekick to Danielle, sassy, loyal, can be aggressive when called upon. Good singer with R&B and bluesy chops. Must be able to handle significant Dance/Cheerleading.
La Cienega: BFFs with Nautica and Danielle. Has a wicked tongue but a generous spirit. Good singer with R&B and bluesy chops. Must be able to handle significant Dance/Cheerleading.
Steven: Male. Handsome, slightly vapid puppy-dog, begins the show as Campbell’s boyfriend. Easily manipulated. Means well. Good singer with great Dancing/Cheerleading skills.
Cameron: Male. Boyfriend of Danielle, a star athlete who lets his guard down as he joins the Jackson cheerleading squad. Good singer with good hip-hop/rap skills. Must have significant Dancing/Cheerleading skills.
Twig: Male. Wiry sidekick of Cameron, develops an instant attraction to Bridget. A flirt, well-meaning, funny. Good singer with hip-hop/rap skills. Must have significant Dancing/Cheerleading skills.
Alexis: Female. The graduating captain of the Roosevelt cheerleading squad who “passes the torch” to Campbell at the beginning of the show. Confident and forward. Great singer with significant dancing/cheerleading skills.
Ensemble Dancers/Cheerleaders: Male and female, all ethnicities to play high school students/cheerleaders. Must be strong, athletic dancers. Cheerleading skills, hip-hop dance skills, Gymnastics/Tumbling a plus. Some members of the ensemble will have to be great singers, but singing is not required for all. This is truly a show for everyone!
WHEN:
APPOINTMENTS ONLY! Please email ashley@svsummertheatre.com to schedule an appointment.
Local Auditions:
March 7, 8, 9 and 10 from 3:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Local Callbacks:
March 11 from 3:00-9:00 as needed, March 12 from 12:00-6:00 P.M. as needed.
We do accept video submissions. Please send Headshot, Resume (Word or PDF) and Unlisted Youtube Link, Dropbox or Vimeo to yvonne@svsummertheatre.com
NY Auditions:
Strawhats March 19-21
WHERE:
Central Valley High School Performing Arts Center
821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99037
WHAT TO PREPARE:
1) Prepare 16 - 32 bars of two contrasting uptempo, contemporary songs with printed sheet music. *accompanist will be provided. CD accompaniment and a cappella singing is not permitted.
2) If you are auditioning for a speaking role prepare a monologue not to exceed one minute in length.
3) Headshot and resume.
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