Frankenstein Slept Here - Young Artists Ensemble

Auditions are 8/18 & 8/19

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Young Artists Ensemble Hillcrest Players
Presents Auditions for

Frankenstein Slept Here

Directed by Victoria Sayeg

Open to performers Age 7-14*

What can you do when the landlord comes to visit the dilapidated castle that has become a sanctuary to the likes of the Mummy, Vampira, the Phantom Bride, and the Invisible Man? Have them pose as servants, of course! Hilarity ensues as all your Halloween favorites try to play host in order to save their home.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

• Baroness Frankenstein: descendant of the famous Dr. Frankenstein; witty and smart, brains of the operation, stops at nothing to carry on the Frankenstein name.
• Igor: Baroness’ dumb and loveable assistant, has a very unique walk
• The Monster: is under a sheet almost the whole time but is a staple to the show’s comedy; flails and sits up throughout; has the very last line of the show.
• The Phantom Bride: light and wispy, comically depressed, dry
• Jacqueline Hyde: alternates between saccharin sweet and dreadfully wicked
• Medusa: Snakes in hair, often bickering with others, doubles as a hotel maid
• Vampira: Proper and elegant diva with attitude, doubles as hotel housekeeper, sometimes with Swedish accent; often at Medusa’s throat (no pun intended)
• Hanna Hoople: Owner of hotel, ritzy, suspicious of hotel shenanigans; sometimes very, very afraid; falls in love easily with bearded and hairy men…
• The Mummy: is so over being bandaged.
• Pauline: Mrs. Hoople’s niece; room for creativity with personality
• Ted: Pauline’s husband; room for creativity with personality
• The Werewolf: … is bearded and hairy. Moves well and is highly expressive with face and body; he has the worst reputation at the hotel but is a pretty decent guy. Maybe.
• And THE INVISIBLE MAN

Rehearsals held Tuesdays and Tuesdays 4:45-6:45pm,
and Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm beginning Thursday, August 23.

All Cast and Parents must attend a mandatory
welcome meeting Thursday, August 23, 5:45 to 6:45pm.

Performances October 13 & 20, 2012

Auditions will last 1 hour and 15 minutes and may include improvisation, cold reading, or movement.

There is a $180 participant fee if cast.
Financial Assistance is available.

Call (805) 381-2747 if you have any questions. 
*Actors must be at least 7 years old and not yet 15 by October 20, 2012.

Please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue or poem.

Please wear clothes you can move in. Auditions consist of performing your monologue or poem and may include improvisation, movement, and cold reading from the script. The audition will last approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes.

Assassins - Camarillo

ASSASSINS

330 Skyway Drive. Camarillo, CA 93010 805-388-5716

AUDITIONS: JULY 29 & 30 7–10pm
CALLBACKS: AUG 1 7-10pm
PERFORMANCES: SEP 28 – NOV 4, 2012
By special arrangement with Music Theatre International

AUDITION INFORMATION

Please be prepared to sing one song (either uptempo or ballad) that showcases your range best. Musical theater only, no pop or classical. Can be from a Sondheim-composed show but not required. No dance audition required. An accompanist will be provided; CDs with instrumental-only tracks are also allowed. Please bring a headshot and/or resume if available.

Callbacks will consist of singing and/or reading from the show.

See the contact information below to make your audition appointment.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
The Balladeer: 18-40, tenor, Woody Guthrie/Joan Baez type, open to casting male or female and all ethnicities, must have strong acting chops and a storyteller’s presence, ability to play guitar or banjo a plus.
John Wilkes Booth: 25-35, baritone, intense, darkly handsome and charismatic. Requires an exceptional actor.
Charles Guiteau: 35-40, tenor, bright, sunny, completely out-of-his-gourd insane.
Leon Czolgosz: 25-32, bass, brooding, uneducated, blue collar, strong sense of being wronged. Has a slight Eastern European accent.
Giuseppe Zangara: 25-35, tenor, angry, heavily-accented immigrant. Mostly speaks Italian. Under 5’5 is a plus.
Samuel Byck: 35-50, baritone, hysterically irate loser in a Santa suit. Not as much singing for this role.
John Hinckley: 18-25, baritone, depressed college student obsessed with Jodie Foster. Ability to play guitar a plus.
Lee Harvey Oswald: 20-30, tenor, suicidal and lonely, may be doubled with the Balladeer, but if not does not sing much. Preference is for someone who really looks like Oswald.
Lynette ‘Squeaky’ Fromme: 18-25, mezzo, hippie girl with a very sharp and dangerous edge, a follower of Charles Manson.
Sara Jane Moore: 30-45, mezzo, overwhelmed, confused, clumsy housewife.
The Proprietor: 30-55, baritone, runs the shooting gallery. Friendly carnival barker type, but must have vague air of menace. Will also play in the ensemble.
Ensemble: All ages, all genders, all types, ideally around 10-15. Seeking a microcosm of America. Ensemble members will play supporting roles, including Emma Goldman and some of the assassins’ victims, and have several key songs, including “Something Just Broke”, a number which is solely for them.
Ability to play musical instruments is a plus for all actors auditioning.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT, CONTACT PRODUCER DEAN JOHNSON AT dean.johnson373@roadrunner.com OR (805) 285-0730

FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONS, CONTACT DIRECTOR BRIAN ROBERT HARRIS AT brianrobertharris1979@yahoo.com

Seussical - Moorpark

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:
August 5, 7, 8 at 7:00pm
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Callbacks (by invitation only-August 9)

... AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare 1 minute musical theatre song for the audition. DO NOT SING A SONG FROM THE SHOW. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. A CD with an accompaniment-only track is also acceptable, provided it is edited and cued correctly. Please also wear or bring comfortable dance attire, as all auditioners will be required to learn a short dance / movement combination.

This is an "open call" audition. NO PAY.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Rehearse August 13 - October 11, 2012
Weekdays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Occasional weekend dates as needed.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Dates October 12 – November 18, 2012
Fri & Sat at 8:00 PM, Sun at 2:00 PM

Director: Erin Fagundes

Producer: Kathee Boyer & Ken Rayzor

Music Director: John Gaston & Noreen Smith

Choreographer: Miriam Durrie-Kirsch


For more information, please contact:
High Street Arts Center
805-529-8700
Email: HighStreetArtsCenter@gmail.com


PLOT SUMMARY:
The characters of Dr. Seuss, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination--Jojo. All come to life with all the colorful Seuss characters and transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge--not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

CHARACTERS:
A number of performers play several characters (circus performers or creatures etc.) The descriptions below are based on the primary characters and do not address the multiple roles. All character ages are “stage ages”- the age the actor appears on stage. These character descriptions reflect initial thoughts and are not set in stone.

GENERAL GENGUS KHAN SCHMITZ (Baritone; 30 – 50) - The General is bursting with pride at the military academy he runs, and the boys he turns out. He is not sadistic, mean or abusive. He is proud! He is doing the right thing for his boys and making the world a better place, even if he is a bit misguided...

GERTRUDE McFUZZ (Soprano; 22 – 33) - Very self-conscious and aware that her one-feather tail isn't perfect. Gertrude changes during the show from a vain, neurotic, nervous and shy bird into one with the power to protect and care for a baby elephant bird and commit herself to Horton. In other words, she stops worrying about her looks and grows up.

HORTON THE ELEPHANT (baritone; 25 – 35) - Gentle and appealing. He is like a big-hearted blue collar guy who is steadfast and responsible and always tries to do the right thing for his friends. He is imaginative and receptive to the world around him. He is very un-self-conscious. Horton's view of the world never changes--he believes in its goodness. But by the end of the show, without even realizing it, he is ready to become a parent.

JOJO (alto; 6 – 12) - Jojo is a "Thinker"--a smart child with a wild imagination whose “thinks” often get him in trouble. He wants to be valued and loved for himself, but he lives in a society that doesn’t seem to notice or care about any of the things he holds dear to his heart. He longs for a friend with whom to share his thoughts, a soul mate who can understand his experience. JoJo stands out in a world that values conformity. When he expresses the wondrous thoughts in his head, instead of inspiring awe and emulation, he is met with disdain and disapproval.

JUNGLE CREATURES (male & female 10 – 80) - The jungle animals are “street-smart” creatures who live by the laws of the jungle. They are motivated by base survival urges and live to be a part of the herd. They follow the pack, needing to fit in, conform to group dynamics and not be ostracized. They know their place in the jungle kingdom hierarchy; they follow the powerful Kangaroo without question and do not cross the Wickershams. They are easily excited into mob frenzy and will enthusiastically join in a hunt or a Kangaroo Court.

MAYZIE LA BIRD (mezzo; 21 – 32) - Self-centered, selfish and vain, Mayzie will never admit to her own flaws. She manipulates anyone she can (especially Horton) into doing what she wants. But Mayzie isn't all bad. In giving up her egg to Horton once and for all, she has a moment of generosity--she realizes she isn't the kind of person who'd be a good parent, and she does the best thing she can do for the egg.

MR. (tenor; 32 – 45) AND MRS. (mezzo; 30 – 40) MAYOR - Parents trying hard to raise a difficult child in a difficult world. They may get aggravated with Jojo, but they love him dearly and try to do the right thing, even if it turns out to be a mistake.

SOUR KANGAROO (soprano; 23 – 35) - She isn't really sour at all. She's just got a lot of attitude. She's loud, brassy and a lot of fun.

THE BIRD GIRLS (16 – 35) - The popular girls in any school--a clique of pretty, self-centered "back up birds" who do whatever Mayzie does.

THE CAT IN THE HAT (tenor; 18 – 35, Can be male or female) - The essence of mischief, fun and imagination. The Cat stirs things up, causes trouble, but always sets things right again, helping JoJo to discover the power of his imagination as they create the story for the show together. Must be physically adept, good with physical comedy, able to play many comic cameos (Dr. Dake, helicopter reporter, TV interviewer, auctioneer, Mr. McGurkus, etc.) and comfortable improvising with an audience.

THE GRINCH (baritone/bass; 25-45)
The Grinch is a green beastie who lives in Whoville. He is a happy member of the Who community, but this wasn’t always the case. He once lived angrily apart and wished to disrupt the pleasantry of the Whos. His story and change of heart are all part of Who culture now, and happily retold every Christmas.

THE WHOS (5 – 90) - They're a lot like you and me only so small as to be invisible. They are innocent, slightly quirky people who value conformity and clean living. For the most part, they are happy, hard-working, earnest citizens who enjoy their lives and one another. They live simply from day to day and depend on those in charge to lead them. Like white, middle class Americans in the 1950s, they live in a bubble of pleasant uniformity. Their thinking is restricted to what is known and familiar to them; any deviations from the norm are viewed with confusion and suspicion.

THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS (14 – 40) - These are not bad guys! They're simply a lot like kids who tease, play pranks and get a kick out of making mischief, although often at others' expense. They enjoy hanging around with one another, making music together on the street corner, and playing off one another.

YERTLE, THE TURTLE (baritone/bass; age 20 -40)
Yertle believes he has been endowed with some superior gifts not shared by the other animals and deserves a higher stature. He has a sense of entitlement and has a need for order. He likes to be the one who is looked to for decision-making and setting things right.

VLAD VLADIKOFF (age 19-35)
Vlad Vladikoff does the Wickershams’ dirty work. In his full glory, with his large imposing wing spread, he is scary and formidable.


OTHER ROLES Cadets, Hunches, circus animals, interviewees, etc.