The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, a new play by Brendan Jones, will be presented at the 2016 Minnesota Fringe Festival. Jeremy Terry Productions recently presented the premiere reading of the show in New York in 2015.This is an abridged performance of the show for the festival (60 minutes).The play explores the origins of the two title characters. We see what drives the two boys from an unlikely friendship to become the worst of enemies. The story tells of the magic that transforms them and brings them into our world. There, they discover a young girl named Marie who may hold their fates in her hands.
More information on the show is available at www.thenutcrackerplay.com. The Minnesota Fringe Festival runs August 4 –14. Information on the Festival can be found at www.fringefestival.org.
Open call auditions will be held on May 2 and May 4 from 6pm –10pm. Auditions will be held at the Minneapolis Central Library, Room N-401, 300 Nicollet Mall. Please fill out the online form in advance at http://tinyurl.com/jbht5ko and prepare a 2 minute dramatic monologue. Be prepared to read from the script, if asked.
SEEKING ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES
EDWARD (Male, early 20’s) –A warm and trusting person, perhaps too much so. His sheltered life has trained him to always see the best in others, but he will eventually learn that not everything is as black and white as he once believed.
IVAN (Male, early 20’s) –Ivan is the brains to Edward’s muscle. He is a peasant’s son, and yet has been accepted as a friend by the children of the castle because of his keen mind and kind heart. He still harbors resentment towards those that are better off than him.
PRINCESS PRILIPAT (Female, early 20’s) –She is the heir to the throne of the Land of Sweets, and her people love her. While on the surface she appears kind and loving, she is a very shallow girl who can see no further than the beautiful life she is surrounded by.
DROSSELMEIRE (Male, 40-70) –An eccentric older gentleman, a very knowledgeable wizard. He cares little of what others think of him. Although he can come across as a bit abrasive, he has a soft spot underneath, where he can be a very kind and generous man.
MR. STAHLBAUM (Male, 30 –45) –Marie’s father. Mr. Stahlbaum keeps his life neat, orderly, and precise. He dresses very proper, has a very proper job, behaves very proper, and expects the same of his family. He has a very important job which controls not only his attention, but the manner in which he conducts himself.
MRS. STAHLBAUM (Female, Late 20’s –40) –Marie’s mother. She strives to be the perfect wife and mother she is expected to be. She was a dreamer once, as a little girl, but grew up too quickly and put aside her dreams to focus instead on sensible things.
VARIOUS ENSEMBLE (Male and Female, 18 –30) –Seeking actors with a wide range to portray various characters throughout the show. Dance background required.
Most actors will be double cast for additional speaking and/or non-speaking roles. Dance or movement experience preferred, but not required.Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply. Some actors may be double cast as additional roles.
Questions? Email:jeremyterryproductions@gmail.com
DURATION
Staged reading of the show held on June 20Rehearsals will be 5pm -10pm on July 25-29, August 1-2 and 3-4, and 10am –8pm on July 30 and 31Performancetimes vary on the evenings of August 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, and 14at the Ritz Theatre Mainstage.
SALARY
All roles will receivea small stipend. Amount TBD
