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Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre 2013:
For over twenty years, Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre has provided creative outlets for youth ages ten to twenty-one both on stage and behind the scenes. Overall, our Summer Youth Theatre provides nearly 100 hours of creative enrichment and interaction for youth with common interests under the guidance of a team of area professionals. (Participation fee $50.)
Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre is seeking eager, young crew members and technicians in the areas of set consctruction, painting, props, costumes, lights, sound and running crew. You must be entering 4th grade to age twenty-one. Our crew will work together on both SYT productions (Into the Woods and Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr.).
Crew sign-ups will be held:
May 29 from 6pm to 9pm
May 30 from 7pm to 10pm
May 31 from 7pm to 10pm
June 1 from 1pm to 7pm
You must sign-up in person.
Production will begin June 15, 2013. Crew work calls will primarily be Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, but some work calls may take place in the evenings Monday to Thursday by mid-July. Not every crew member will be needed for every work call.
Also seeking eager Assistant Directors and Stage Managers for each production.
For more information contact Education Director:
Brian J. Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com. |
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| Disney's Alice in Wonderland, Jr. |
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Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre 2013:
For over twenty years, Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre has provided creative outlets for youth ages ten to twenty-one both on stage and behind the scenes. Overall, our Summer Youth Theatre provides nearly 100 hours of creative enrichment and interaction for youth with common interests under the guidance of a team of area professionals. (Participation fee $50.)
Disney’s Alice
in Wonderland, Jr.
Book adapted and additional lyrics by David Simpatico
Music adapted and arranged and additional music and lyrics
by Bryan Louiselle (Based on the 1951 Disney film)
Director/Choreographer: Christy McIntosh-Newsom
Music Director: Shanna Renzi
Auditions: May 29 from 6pm to 9pm
and June 1 from 1pm to 3pm.
Callbacks: June 2 from 12pm to 3pm
Rehearsals begin June 15, Monday to Thursday evenings,
6:30pm to 9:30pm (some weekends possible after July 4).
Performances: August 14, 16 at 7:30pm
and August 17, 18 at 2:00pm.
You must be entering 4th grade
to entering 8th grade to audition.
Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theater is seeking young actors for its production of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. Auditioning actors should prepare no more than 32 bars of a song that shows your range and acting abilities; a song from the show is fine but not required. Please bring sheet music for your song in the correct key for our accompanist. You will also be taught a movement audition, so dress comfortably.
All roles are open. No appointments or sign-ups in advance. Auditionees are seen in the order they sign-in.
BREAKDOWN OF CHARACTERS:
ALICE A spunky girl who enjoys adventures and is on a journey of self discovery. She should be able to command the stage by herself. Vocal range: B3 – E6
SMALL ALICE A smaller version of Alice in scenes where Alice shrinks. Should be comfortable with dance. Vocal range: B3 – E6
TALL ALICE A taller version of Alice in scenes where Alice grows. Good actor with strong comedic timing. Vocal range: B3 – E6
CHESHIRE CAT The Cheshire Cat is played by three, separate actors who play the head, body and tail. Serves as narrator of the story and the actors cast must speak clearly, strongly and be great storytellers and have strong comedic timing. Vocal range: C4 – E5
CATERPILLAR Part sensei (or mentor), part diva, the Caterpillar is comprised of five actors who play the body, head and all hands which move in synchronized gestures to emphasize a point. The Caterpillar is one cool character who must sing, dance and act. Provides the heart of the heart of the story and convinces Alice to be herself. Vocal range: A3 – C5
WHITE RABBIT The White Rabbit is an energetic, worrisome character that hardly stops moving. Must exude a lot of energy and rapid-fire change in focus. Vocal range: C5 – E6
THE QUEEN OF HEARTS The bully of the story. Strong actor with resonant voice and able to follow music well. Must have commanding presence and should be a little scary but funny at the same time. Vocal range: C4 – C5
THE MAD HATTER The life of the tea party – a “larger than life” character. Needs to be comfortable with physical comedy and being silly. Vocal range: B5 – B6
THE MARCH HARE Counterpart to the Mad Hatter and enjoys a good party. A little less crazy than the Mad Hatter, the March Hare is a fun and playful character. Vocal range: B5 – B6
TWEEDLE DEE AND DUM Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum are a pair of goofballs similar to the old comedy teams like Abbott and Costello or Laurel and Hardy. They should be good singers and actors and work well as a team. Vocal range: C5 – E6
THE KING OF HEARTS The often forgotten ruler of Wonderland, he lives in the shadow of his queen. Strong actor who can handle some high-level vocabulary. Non-singing role.
DODO BIRD Captain of the Queen’s Navy – good actor and singer. He commands the Lobsters and other animals and is another of Wonderland’s vibrant characters. Vocal range: C5 – D6
DOORKNOB A wonderful feature role for a comedic actor. The character is somewhat based on Jimmy Durante, a vaudeville performer, pianist, recording artist and comedic actor of films and television from the 1930s through the 1970s. Non-singing role.
MATHILDA Alice’s older sister. Strong actor who can speak clearly. Non-singing role.
FLOWERS ROSE, PETUNIA, LILY VIOLET AND DAISY are the principal flowers, but there can be more. The Flowers are snooty and condescending and think they are the most important and impressive. Need to be good performers and singers who can handle harmonies. Vocal range: B3 – C6
CHORUS KIDS IN PARK, ROCK LOBSTERS, TALKING FISH, ROYAL CARDSMEN, UNBIRTHDAY PARTIERS, ETC. Good Actors and singers featured in all the production numbers. Many opportunities for featured moments. Vocal range: F3 – E5
For more information, contact our Education Director Brian J. Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com. |
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| Into the Woods |
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Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre 2013:
For over twenty years, Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theatre has provided creative outlets for youth ages ten to twenty-one both on stage and behind the scenes. Overall, our Summer Youth Theatre provides nearly 100 hours of creative enrichment and interaction for youth with common interests under the guidance of a team of area professionals. (Participation fee $50.)
Into the Woods
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Director/Music Director: George H. Croom
Associate Music Director: Elliot Weiss
Auditions: May 30 from 7pm to 10pm
and June 1 from 4pm to 7pm.
Musician Auditions: May 31 from 7pm to 10pm.
Callbacks: June 3 from 6pm to 9pm.
Rehearsals begin June 15, Monday to Thursday evenings,
6:30pm to 9:30pm (some weekends possible after July 4).
Performances: August 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 17 at 7:30pm
and August 10 at 2:00pm.
You must be entering high school to
age twenty-one in order to audition.
Curtain Call's Summer Youth Theater is seeking actors and musicians entering high school to age twenty-one for their production of Into the Woods. We are looking for strong actors and musicians to do a new conceptual production which will incorporate musicians onstage as part of the story, much in the way of such musicals as Once, American Idiot, and the recent revivals of Sweeney Todd and Company. Both actors and musicians will have ample stage time and must be motivated performers. Please do not look at this as your traditional production of Into the Woods. We are excited to create a new concept to suit the talents of our company.
Auditioning actors should prepare no more than 32 bars of a legit or contemporary song that shows your range and acting abilities (please, no Les Miz); a song from the show is fine but not required. Please bring sheet music for your song in the correct key for our accompanist. You will also be taught a movement audition, so dress comfortably.
Auditioning musicians, please come prepared with a song (memorized) to play - no more than a minute of music You may also be asked to sight read (an accompanist will be available if you have accompaniment). We are looking especially for (but not limited to) the following instruments: flute, clarinet (reed doublers are a plus), violin, cello, trumpet, french horn, piano, upright bass (not electric) and drums/percussion. Again, please note you will be staged into the show, so much of the music will be memorized. We are looking at you as performers and characters as well as musicians.
All roles are open. No appointments or sign-ups in advance. Auditionees are seen in the order they sign-in.
BREAKDOWN OF CHARACTERS:
CINDERELLA A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her Stepmother and Stepsisters. She finds and marries her Prince only to discover she is still not happy. Vocal range: G3 – G5
THE BAKER A harried, insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness, but refuses to let others fight his battles. Vocal range: Ab2 – G4
JACK The feckless giant killer who is “almost a man.” Adventurous, naïve, energetic and bright-eyed. Vocal range: B2-G4
THE WITCH Sarcastic, ugly – then gorgeous. Obsessive protector of Rapunzel – straightforward and aggressive. Vocal range: F3 – G5
THE BAKER’S WIFE A determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. Leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance, yet proactive. Vocal range: F3 – G5
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD A spoiled, young girl – strong-willed, quick-witted, fearless, yet naïve. Vocal range: Bb3 – F5
NARRATOR An intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps orchestrate the show and illustrate its lessons to the audience. Vocal range: G2 – E4
CINDERELLA’S PRINCE Vain and handsome, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next, new, exciting thing. Vocal range: B2 – F4
RAPUNZEL A loopy but lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Vocal range: B3 – A5
RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE Just as vain and handsome as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exciting endeavor. Vocal range: C#3 – E4
JACK’S MOTHER Browbeating and weary, Jack’s mother is protective, independent, strong-willed and bold. Vocal range: Bb3 – Gb5
MYSTERIOUS MAN A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler, but a good-natured protector and observer. Vocal range: G2 – Eb4
CINDERELLA’S STEPMOTHER Mean-spirited, demeaning and demanding. Vocal range: A3 – F#5
FLORINDA AND LUCINDA Cinderella’s stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow their mother’s footsteps in abusing Cinderella, but retribution is paid when they are blinded. Vocal range: C4 – Ab5
CINDERELLA’S FATHER Grown weak and apathetic after remarrying, he cow-tows to what the Stepmother and Stepsisters want. Vocal range: G2 – E4
STEWARD The Princes’ steward, pushy and intrusive. Vocal range: G2 – E4
WOLF Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Vocal range: Bb2 – Gb4
THE GIANT Voiceover. The wife of the giant that Jack killed who is angry and vengeful. She is seeking restitution for her loss. Non-singing role.
CINDERELLA’S MOTHER Deceased, her soul now resides in a tree. She continues to protect and guide Cinderella. Vocal range: E4 – F4
GRANNY Red Riding Hood’s grandmother. Surprisingly feisty. Vocal range: A3 – F#5
SNOW WHITE AND SLEEPING BEAUTY Discovered and rescued by Cinderella’s and Rapunzel’s Princes. Vocal range: G3 – G5
MUSICIANS In this conceptual production, our musicians will be worked into the staging of the show, often following our principal characters and providing their “theme music.” Musicians will be considered characters in the show and must memorize their music in the same way actors must memorize their lines and songs. Looking especially for, but not limited to: flute, clarinet (reed doublers a plus), trumpet, French horn, violin, cello, piano, upright bass (not electric) and drums/percussion.
For more information, contact our Education Director Brian J. Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com. |
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Directed by George Croom
Music Direction by Michael Andrew Cooney
Choreography by Kari Sweeney
Performs weekends September 13through October 5 in The Kweskin Theatre.
Auditions will be held in The Kweskin Theatre, Monday and Tuesday, June 10 and 11, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm each night. Those auditioning should be prepare a brief song in the style of the show (bring sheet music in the proper key) and be ready to read from the script and learn a brief dance combination.
This is a large-cast, ensemble show. NOTE: Not all men need to tap.
Monty Python's Spamalot is a comedic musical lovingly ripped off of based on the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975). Like the film, it is a highly irreverent and very silly mockery of Arthurian Legend, but it differs from the film in many other ways, especially its parodies of Broadway theatre. Eric Idle, a member of the Monty Python team, wrote the musical's book and lyrics, and collaborated with John Du Prez on the music. It opened on Broadway March 17, 2005, was directed by Mike Nichols, and won the Tony Award for Best Musical of the 2004–2005 season.
Spamalot’s plot follows King Arthur as he journeys to find the Holy Grail. Arthur, travelling with his servant Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. Along the way, they meet the Lady of the Lake and a host of other odd characters, including Prince Herbert, The French Taunter, Tim the Enchanter, the Black Knight and the Knights who say Ni.
Casting for the following roles: King Arthur, baritone 45 – 55; Sir Robin, baritone 30 – 45; Sir Lancelot, baritone 30 – 45; The Lady of the Lake, alto 25 – 45; Patsy, baritone 25 – 45; Sir Dennis Galahad, tenor 21 – 35; Sir Bedevere, baritone 32 – 47; Prince Herbert, tenor 21 – 35; The Historian, male or female; Mayor of Finland, Fred, Brother Maynard, Sir Bor, The French Taunter, Knight of Ni, Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, Dennis's Mother - male or female , Concorde, The Black Knight, Prince Herbert's Father; plus two guards: one has trouble understanding simple concepts, one hiccups a lot; two Sentries; The Laker Girls: The Lady of the Lake's backup dancers/cheerleaders – 16 through 30s.
All roles are open. Non-union only.
For more information, call 203-329-8207 x11 or write info@curtaincallinc.com |
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For more information, call 203-329-8207 x11 or read about auditions on our Website.
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Curtain Call is the non-profit community-based theatre company in residence at The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, presenting year-round live productions and performing arts workshops. |
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