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THE ELEPHANT PIECE
book, music and lyrics by Darryl Curry
from the workshop conceived and directed by Al D'Andrea
Snowlion Repertory Company announces auditions for their upcoming absurdist musical fable The Elephant Piece (directed by Al D'Andrea, produced by Margit Ahlin).
For consideration, actors should electronically submit photo-resumes toinfo@snowlionrep.org. If you are right for a role, you will be contacted for an audition.
SYNOPSIS
The Elephant Piece is an absurdist musical fable in which a travelling band of Hackers puts on a lively and wickedly humorous vaudevillian song-and-dance revue as they pursue the last elephant on earth. Their violence is tempered by the unconditional love of a widower's young son and the innate wisdom of Elephant. The show culminates in a transformative experience as the Hackers achieve their heart's desire and the mirror of nature is held up to them.
SCHEDULE
REHEARSALS BEGIN MARCH 15 FOR AN APRIL 11 OPENING AT PORTLAND STAGE STUDIO THEATRE
CAST BREAKDOWN
ALL AGES, RACES, TYPES and PERSUASIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED AND ARE DESIRED.
PAUL: recent widower; father of young son Zach, who is invisible to the audience; Paul is an Everyman who finds it easier to deny the harsh realities of the world rather than confront them. Timid yet loving, fearful yet fatherly, hesitant yet concerned. STRONG LEAD MALE VOICE REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.
BONES: leader of the Hackers; ambitious, duplicitous, at times uncertain; determined to keep his status and power; he is the quintessential self-serving, soulless politician who constantly panders to a needy public. Always has the answer. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
THE HACKERS: 5 Men and 5 Women (see details below)
The Hackers are a gang of vaudevillian barbarians putting on a travelling musical song and dance show for their own self-aggrandizement. Beneath their showbiz exterior, they are disconnected, fearful, and full of hubris, always ravenous for violence, destruction, and power. Each hacker has his/her individual humorous trait, described below.
THE HACKER MEN
BUTCH: macho, merciless, constantly challenges Bones
PUG: enthusiastic, human bloodhound; large nose
BUZZ: docile, put upon, sensitive to sound; large ears
PACHY DERMAN: old male clown; repentant Hacker; enslaved by the pack
DARLENE: young male clown; repentant Hacker; enslaved by the pack
THE HACKER WOMEN
PERNICIA: arrogant, angry, sore feet; carries a supply of shoes
CHAFEY: fears being touched, sensitive skin; wears many scarves
IRIS: distrustful; sensitive eyes; wears dark glasses
FAWN: servile, religious zealot; wears many crucifixes
BONITA: flaunts her sexuality; collects bones
The Hackers NEED TO SING WELL BUT DO NOT NEED TRAINED VOICES.
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