[NEohioPAL] AUDITION for world-premiere chamber OPERA

[Deb Magid]

AUDITION for world-premiere chamber OPERA

PRODUCTION INFORMATION
"Costumbrismo, or Khandihba Wars"  This comic opera is about passion,  
desire, how societies function, and candy bars.
Performances:
   February 8-10, 2008, Cleveland Public Theatre 2008 Big [BOX]  
series of new works
Rehearsals:
   January 15-February 7, 2008; also three sitzprobes in December and  
January.

AUDITION INFORMATION
Auditions:
   Tuesday, November 13, 7-9pm
   Thursday, November 15, 7-9pm
   Saturday November 17, 2-5pm
     at Fairmount Center for the Performing Arts, 6622 Wilson Mills  
Road near S.O.M.
     Please note: the signage at the building reads "Mayfield Village  
Civic Center"
Requirements:
   Excellent diction in English, advanced musicianship, technical  
accuracy, good acting skills, and a sense of humor.
Audition material:
   Aria or complex Sondheim song/equivalent in English.
   Accompanist will be provided, sheet music must be in the correct key.
Appointments at 15-minute intervals will be taken 
(smmslt111 at gmail.com), and drop-ins will be accomodated on a first- 
come, first-served basis.
There are *NO* Equity contracts.

ROLES
Taffy Galore, Artist.   Soprano  C4-E6  Sensualist, self-indulgent,  
delightful; has beautiful tone and line, and gorgeous floated top break.
Mayor Marzi Mallo, Fanatic.  Mezzo-soprano  F3-Bb5  Comic, power- 
hungry - Sousa meets Dr Strangelove. (NOTE: this role is cast, but  
understudies will be considered)
Feuilletine Sneckoretta Gianduja, Monocandiac.   Mezzo-soprano G3- 
B5   Mesmerizing storyteller; seductive, charming, and smart.  Think  
Dr Frank N Furter, if he were played by a woman.
JellyAnn Mousse, Nibbler.   Contralto G3-F5  Mousy, excessively  
detail-oriented, has OCD and fabulous breath control.
Toothsome McSmackin, Dentist. Tenor C3-D5  S&M aficionado,  
libidinous, extremely attractive, full of zest, excellent musician.
Rok Craknel, Town historian.  Bass-baritone F2-F4  Folksy,  
comfortable, spins a good yarn.  Think Narrator in "Our Town" if he  
were played by Gene Kelly.
All characters can be sung by any age (adult) or race.

For further information and appointments, please email Deborah Magid,  
smmslt111 at gmail.com.


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