Pittsburgh CLO to Hold Auditions for
The Invention of Edison
Part of the Gallery of Heroes School Series
What
Auditions for the new Gallery of Heroes production of The Invention of Edison.
The tour runs January 13-May 16, 2014.
Who
Five actors/singers ages 18 to 35 (non-Equity only.)
THOMAS EDISON (Baritone, playing early 30s):
Inventor and visionary on how machinery will shape the future. Quick witted, charismatic and inquisitive.
FRANCIS UPTON (Baritone, late 20s):
Professor, brilliant mathematician, physicist and compatriot of Edison.
J.P. MORGAN (Bass, playing early 40s):
Legendary, larger than life banker and financier; nicknamed the “Napoleon of Wall Street.”
JACOB (Baritone, 20s):
One of many, highly-skilled mechanics who emigrated from Germany in the latter half of the 19th century.
THE REPORTER - (Female Alto, 20s):
Carries the story along, reporting on Edison's exploits. Comments on the mood of the play and the process of invention.
Except for Edison, all performers will play multiple characters. All characters sing in group and solo moments.
When
By appointment – 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Monday, October 14 at the CLO Academy.
Please
email to schedule an audition time
Where
Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater
Penn Avenue Place
130 CLO Academy Way, 8th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
For GPS Purposes use: 130 Cecil Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Requirements
· Auditioners should prepare two songs of their best material; one uptempo and one ballad. Bring legible sheet music in the correct key.
· Auditioners should bring a typed resume and headshot.
· Applications can be downloaded from our website,
www.pittsburghclo.org/pages/clo_auditions or picked up at the audition.
· Requests for an audition appointment should be e-mailed to
mcerchiaro@pittsburghclo.org, and include a preferred time range, which will be honored as sign-ups permit. E-mail is highly preferred. However, if e-mail is not available, please call
412-281-2234 x 101.
About the Program
The 2014 Gallery of Heroes school tour will offer local actors the opportunity to perform in The Invention of Edison. The spring tour will run from January through May 2014. The
Gallery of Heroes program offers an entertaining alternative to traditional lecture and books.
The Invention of Edison
Book, music & lyrics by John Gregor
Riding the success of his newly perfect, long lasting incandescent light bulb, Thomas Edison promises to light an entire neighborhood of Manhattan to prove the commercial viability of his product. He faces many challenges, ranging from raising financial support to inventing new machinery, on his journey to hold true to his word.
The Invention of Edison will be directed by Justin Fortunato; choreographed by Kiesha Lalama; and music directed by Bob Neumeyer. Performers must be available during the day Monday – Friday from January through May. Rehearsals begin January 2, 2014. Both rehearsals and performances are in the daytime.
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