Sutter St. Theatre Announces Auditions for 'The Quiltmaker's Gift' & Treasure Island,' 8/29 & 8/31

The Quiltmaker's Gift
Book by Alan J. Prewitt, Music by Craig Bohmler, Lyrics by Steven Mark Kohn

Auditions for the musical The Quiltmaker's Gift will take place on Sunday, August 29 at 7:00pm with call backs if needed on and Monday, August 30 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom.

Director: Allen Schmeltz

General audition info...

An appointment is not necessary. Just come at 7:00pm on Sunday, August 29.

The audition will consist of cold readings from the script and a short vocal selection and some dance moves. Note: Not all characters need to dance. See character descriptions.

Bring a resume & head shot or photo if you have them. Prepare one short vocal selection and with printed piano accompaniment. A CD is acceptable but we prefer piano music. No a cappella please! Dress to move.

Rehearsals begin...
October 17 and are usually Sunday through Thursday in the evenings. There will be no rehearsals Thanksgiving week except perhaps the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Rehearsal conflicts can usually be accommodated except for the last couple weeks of rehearsals.

The show runs...
December 4 through December 29 on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm. We will also have performances weekdays the week of December 20 - 24 at 1:00pm. There may also be some morning school shows during month.

Synopsis...
A mysterious woman lives in the misty mountains, making beautiful quilts for the poor. Meanwhile, the greedy king is desperate to find happiness, assuming it will come from one of the many presents he has demanded from his subjects. When the old woman refuses to give the king a quilt, she starts him on a journey of self-discovery that takes them both on a whimsical adventure. At times mystical, hilarious, gently provocative and touching, this intimate musical has delighted parents and children alike. It is filled with beautiful music and colorful characters. This is a charming play for the holiday season.

Character types needed...

THE CHILD: Male or female able to "look" 8-10 years old. The child is curious, imaginative and full of questions.

THE OLD MAN: Should look in 50's or older however will consider younger adults depending on other casting. The Old Man is warm and gentle and speaks as if everything in life is a magical gift. There is no doubt that there is something special about him.

THE QUILTMAKER: Female that appears to be in 60's but will consider younger adult depending on other casting. The Quiltmaker has an air of mystery about her. She has a magical connection to the forces of nature. The actor should be a very good singer.

THE KING: The King is part of the chorus in the opening and closing numbers but plays the King throughout the rest of the play. Looks in 40's but will consider younger depending on other casting. He is lonely and sad, greedy and self-centered. He is in search of the one thing in the world that will make him happy.

THE CHORUS MEMBERS: A Tenor, Alto, Soprano and Bass. They play a very important part in the musical and do numerous roles. Dancing ability is a plus as is the ability to harmonize. All ages from teens to adults will be considered for these roles. Various physical types, thin, tall, large, etc. can add to the effect of these characters.

AUDITION FOR "TREASURE ISLAND"

Treasure Island
By Jerry Montoya

Auditions for Treasure Island will take place on Tuesday, August 31at 7:00pm at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Historic Folsom. Call backs if needed will be on Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00pm.

Director: Mike Jimena

Audition info...

An appointment is not necessary. Just come at 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 31.

The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.

Bring a resume & head shot or photo if you have them.

This is a non-musical.

Rehearsals are...
Four weeks prior to opening on Sunday through Thursday evenings.

The show runs...
Oct. 16 - Nov. 28 on Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm plus the possibility of a few weekday morning shows for school groups

Synopsis...
This is a swashbuckling adventure filled with all the action and mystery you would expect from a play based on the Robert Louis Stevenson's classic book of the same name. Written by accomplished playwright, Jerry Montoya, the story holds true to the original adventure tale with sword fights, buried treasure, pirates, and heros.

Character types needed...

THREE CHILDREN: Male or female ages 10-16

LONG JOHN SILVER: Pirate - Male, mid-30's

Miss Hawkins: The Innkeeper - Female, 30-40

BLACK DOG: Pirate, Male, 30 up

STEMPY: Pirate - Male, 15 up

CARLTON: Pirate - Male, 30 up

BILLY BONES: Pirate - Male, 30 up

BEN GUNN: Shipwrecked Seaman - Male, 30 up

DR. LIVESY: English Nobleman - Male, 30 up

CAPTAIN SMOLEET: Male - 18 up

VARIOUS SAILORS AND PIRATES: Ensemble - Male or Female,15 up

ACTOR NEEDED FOR "PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE"

Looking for and actor able to play over 60 years old for Harry in Prisoner of Second Avenue. at Sutter Street Theatre, Historic Folsom. Rehearsal dates are 9/20/10 - 11/3/10 and performance dates are 11/4/10 - 11/21/10 on Fri. & Sat. at 8:00pm and Sun. at 4:00pm. To schedule an audition appointment please call Janelle or Stephen Kauffman at 916-966-5568. Do not call the theatre for information or to schedule an audition.

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