[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS: The Texas Chainsaw Musical!

[Patrick Ciamacco]

Ghost Light Theatre AUDITIONS

*for the Ohio premiere of*

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The Texas Chainsaw Musical *Directed by Patrick Ciamacco         Musical
Direction by Jordan Cooper*



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*Audition Dates*: Monday November 14th and Tuesday November 15th  (Callbacks
will be Saturday November 19th by invitation only)



*Time:* 7:00pm-10:00pm (email Patrick at ghostlighttheatre.org to schedule a
time. In the email please include your ideal audition date and time)



*What to prepare:* 32 bars or 1-minute pop/rock or contemporary music
theatre selection. Please bring sheet music, in the appropriate key, as an
accompanist will be provided. A headshot and resume is appreciated, but not
required.



*Performance Dates:* January 20th- February 12th. Shows will be
Thursday-Sunday. Sunday performances will be at 7pm. There will be no
matinees for this show.



*Rehearsals:* Will begin at the beginning of December. Rehearsal period
will be slightly longer than normal to allow for time off around the
holidays. Usual rehearsal days will be Sunday- Wednesday depending on
conflicts and holidays.



*Audition Location:*  Ghost Light Theatre

                                 1305 78th Street, Suite 211

                                 Cleveland, OH 44102

                                (Click
here<http://ghostlighttheatre.org/directions>for directions or visit
our wesbite at
www.ghostlighttheatre.org)


*The Story*



*The Texas Chainsaw Musical!* is the coming of age story about a handsome
serial killer, his overly affectionate Momma, the woman he loves, and the
pantywaist runt that ruins everything. It is a comedy/horror play very
loosely based on the true story of Ed Gein, the inspiration behind *Psycho,
*while having nothing to do with *The* *Texas Chainsaw Massacre*.  It is an
adult rock musical loosely set in the 1970’s.



In the musical, Eddy Gee has been tormenting the residents of Plainfield,
Texas since he was a child. After killing his mother, Eddy snaps and goes
on a rampage, but things get problematic when he falls in love with one of
his intended victims.  Over-the-top humor, authentic characters in absurd
situations and moving, catchy tunes lead us through the lives of the four
main characters as they trip over each other toward an unexpected and
shocking ending. Themes include how easy it is to be cruel, how a mother’s
work is never done, and creative strategies for Jehovah’s Witnesses that
come knocking at your door.


*Character Breakdown  *



*EDDY * (tenor, baritone)

Main character & anti-hero. His quest is for Momma’s love – and also his
control over her through every woman he meets. Sings several songs. A tall,
handsome young man.  *Every boy loves their Mother.*



*LUCRECIA* (mezzo-soprano)

Eddy’s girlfriend. She wants Eddy – at all costs. She’s jealous, vicious
and crafty. 20-30 years old, dark hair, compelling. Sings two songs. *Ooh,
witchy woman.*

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*STEVEN* (baritone)

Kristy’s wanna-be boyfriend, the pantywaist runt. He’s a nobody, whose
quest is to prove himself and become a somebody. Nerdy, young man. Sings a
few songs, including finale. *One day, I’ll be a superhero. *



*KRISTY* (mezzo-soprano)

The good girl who wants to find someone to take care of her and treat her
like a princess, like her Papa used to do. Sings one song. Young, sweet,
and innocent. *Looking for love in all the wrong places.***



*MOMMA/MOTHER* (contralto)

Eddy’s twisted Momma. Also, Steven’s twisted Mother. Middle-aged or older
woman; Ethel Merman-esque. Sings one duet.



*MELISSA/JOEY* (mezzo-soprano)

Female victim that sings a duet with Eddy. Young, pretty and flirtatious.

Census taker. No singing.



*MR. JASON*/*EZEKIEL* (*and Vicki, the dummy*)  (baritone)

Principal of Eddy’s school. Sings one duet with Momma. Middle aged male.

Ventriloquist Jehovah’s Witness. No singing.



*PARISHIONER/NUN* (mezzo-soprano/contralto)

Middle-aged or older woman. Sings one passionate gospel solo.



*COMPANY* (4)

These are Eddy’s victims. Sometimes they show up dead, they are also the *
Tourists*, and the *Passengers* on the train.


*NOTE* that some of these characters are intended to be doubled up and also
serve as TOWNSPEOPLE so that the show can be done with as little as 7
actors.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us at
patrick at ghostlighttheatre.org. We look forward to seeing you at auditions!
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