[NEohioPAL] Multiple Auditions at Weathervane in Akron

Tue Feb 21 13:31:11 PST 2012

Audition information for:
See How They Run
The Drowsy Chaperone
August: Osage County

Weathervane Playhouse

Announces

Auditions for

See How They Run

By Philip King

Open Call

Monday & Tuesday, February 27 & 28

Beginning at 7:00 p.m.

You must be signed in by 7:30 p.m.

330-836-2626

Callbacks, if needed: Wednesday, February 29

Run Dates: May 3 – 30, 2012

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Character breakdown:

The Reverend Lionel Toop — mid to late 30s, pleasant, rather handsome, but not “drop dead”  gorgeous. Must be physically agile – will need to run, jump, etc. British accent.

Penelope Toop —  mid 20s to mid 30s. American. Wife to Rev. Loop. Vivacious, charming, attractive. She lights up a room. Moves, speaks, and reacts quickly.

Corporal Clive Winton — late 20s to late 30s. American. Rather dashing, with a devil-may-care attitude. Also must have agility.

Ida (the maid) — 18 to ? Does not suffer fools lightly but is loyal and playful enough to join in on the schemes. Must have a Cockney accent, although an Irish one could work. Must be strong enough to catch/drag/move Miss Skillon.

Miss Skillon — about the same age as Rev. Lionel Toop or older. Miss Skillon is the town busybody and arbitrator of all that is “correct.” Veddy, veddy British. Must be adept at physical comedy (falling, staggering, getting “slapped” etc.).

The Intruder — mid 30s or older. Russian (Eastern European) accent. He is a Russian spy and is very mysterious.

The Bishop of Lax — mid 50s or older. British. Imposing, dignified, accustomed to getting his own way. Must be somewhat agile, though not as much as the others.

The Reverend Arthur Humphrey — mid 40s or older. British. A sweet man, he is slightly (and not so slightly) befuddled most of the time.

Sergeant Towers  — late 20s or older. A loud, blustery kind of man, he’s a take-charge kind of guy. Must have a Cockney- or Yorkshire-type accent.

Audition Preparation

Audition Scene Information will be posted on our website

www.weathervaneplayhouse.com

Please bring your calendar with you to the audition to check rehearsal conflicts.

Play information may be found at Wikipedia -- wikipedia.org/wiki/See_How_They_Run_(play)

Eileen Moushey, of Kent OH, is a freelance writer/director and a two-time regional Emmy Award winner.   Her company, Mysteries by Moushey, publishes her original comedy/mystery scripts which have been performed in over 1300 venues worldwide. .

Eileen has been involved at Weathervane Playhouse for more than 30 years as a volunteer, actress, writer, designer, and director.  She served 10 years on the Board of Trustees, including a stint as President, and steered 2 Capital Campaigns.   

Recently, Eileen directed the Weathervane productions of And The Winner Is, Mrs. Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge, and A Tuna Christmas.  

Ms. Moushey lives in Kent with her husband, Stephen. They have three children, three grandchildren.

Auditions for

The Drowsy Chaperone

BY APPOINTMENT (10 minute intervals)

Sunday, March 11 and Monday, March 12

Between 7 – 10 p.m.

Call 330-836-2626 for an appointment

Run Dates: June 14 – July 8, 2012

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Rehearsals begin Saturday, April 28

Audition Preparation

Sing something either from the show or in a similar style.

An accompanist will be provided – bring sheet must in correct key

Character breakdown:

Man In Chair: Wonderful comedic actor who is lovable, vulnerable, sincere, and loves to live in his imaginative fantasy world of musical theater. He blocks out the real world by living through these old musicals.

The following are written as stock characters from the movies/musicals of the1920s and 1930s. Although they are bigger than life they must be played honestly and believably. Everyone sings and dances.

Underling:

  Long time dedicated butler to Mrs. Tottendale. Must be a good actor with comedic timing who sings and dances. Does a soft shoe with Mrs. Tottendale as well as a group Charleston number 

Mrs. Tottendale:

  Big hearted, fun and people loving - a bit daft - who has lived an upper crust life. Comedic actress who sings and dances - Does a soft shoe with Underling - originally played by Georgia Engel (who studies ballet). Also is a Gracie Allen type 

Robert (groom):

  Young leading man - tenor - good looking, big smile -  known as a toothpaste model - actor who sings, tap dances and roller skates 

George (best man): Young Character man - tenor - comedic actor who sings and tap dances

Mr. Feldzieg:

  Seasoned producer - comedic and likable tough producer type... but he's really not mean. Must sing and dance

Kitty:

  Seasoned 'New York chorus girl' who wants to be a star - not the sharpest tack in the box.  But what she really wants is to be the 'star' of Mr. Feldzieg's world. Comedic actress who sings and dances well. Character voice.

2 Gangsters/:

  Comedic actors who sing and dance and do schtick well

Pastry chefs

Adolfo: Don Juan over-the-top excellent comedic actor who really believes who he is - the Latin Lover -  Baritone - Latin accent and bigger than life. Sings and dances well. 

Janet (the bride):

  Beautiful young Star leading lady - Belt/mix to C with legit to high A -  Must be a good actor, with comedic timing, who sings and dances very well and has other abilities - perhaps some acrobatics, plays an instrument, etc. Originally played by Sutton Foster

Chaperone:

  Comedic attractive leading lady (Star in her day) - Belt/mix to C - Excellent comedic timing who sings and dances very well. Remember that 'drowsy' means 'tipsy'

Trix the Aviatrix:

  Must sing well - Belt/mix to C with legit/mix to E flat

Workman: Like a New York superintendent who fixes problems in the building -- an actor

2 Ensemble Men:

  Must sing and dance well 

2 Ensemble Women: Must sing and dance well

Gwen Arment (Director/Choreographer), did her undergraduate work at the Indiana University School of Music in piano and voice and her  Masters work in Theater History at Hunter College. She also studied at London’s National Theater.  Based in New York City, she performed there as well as on tour and in regional theaters before starting a career in producing, directing and teaching.  In the New York area, she has directed at the Abingdon Theatre, Theatre 315, The Theatre Arts Center, Ensemble Studio Theatre (associate producer 1995), Broadway Theatre Institute for Musical Mondays Theatre Lab (artistic director 2002–2003) and The Century Center.  Nationally, she also has directed at the South Jersey Regional Theater; Arundel Barn Playhouse in Maine; Charles Playhouse in Boston; Pennsylvania Stage Company; Mishler Theatre in Altoona, Pennsylvania; and at the Royal Palm Festival Theater in Florida where she received Carbonell nominations for choreography and performing. At Ohio Northern University in 2010 and 2011 Gwen had the pleasure of directing and choreographing Urinetown and Spelling Bee. Gwen has also given master classes in musical theater at both ONU and Indiana University. As a teacher of professional actors, alongside guest faculty instructors from the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, Gwen produced and taught Shakespeare workshops in New York City and at Western Connecticut State University.  In addition, she instructed in piano and voice at Valparaiso University as well as theater history at Hunter College.  In 2004, Gwen co-founded and currently remains the artistic director and producer for Hell’s Kitchen Musicals (HKM), a company which develops new works with readings, staged readings and showcases.  Most recently, HKM produced the new musical Peg O’ My Heart for New York City's 2011 Midtown International Theatre Festival. It won the award for best musical. Among the many celebrated artists with whom Gwen has worked are Gower Champion, Peter Gennaro, Donald Saddler, Christopher Hewitt, Bob Herget, Tommy Tune, George Faison and Ron Lagomarsino.  When performing Lola in Damn Yankees, Gwen danced Bob Fosse’s original choreography, having been taught and supervised by the original Lola: Gwen Verdon.  When not directing or producing, Gwen teaches voice privately.

Auditions for

August: Osage County

BY APPOINTMENT (10 minute intervals)

Sunday, Monday & Wednesday

March 18 , 19 & 21, 2012

Between 7 – 10 p.m.

Call 330-836-2626 for an appointment

Run Dates: September 6 – 23, 2012

Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
• Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

Audition Preparation

Prepare a short monologue from any family drama or comedy.

Character breakdown:

Beverly Weston:  Male, 69 years old

Violet Weston:  His wife, 65

Barabara Fordham: Bev/Violet’s daughter, 46

Bill Fordham: Her Husband, 49

Jean Fordham: Their daughter, 14 (actress should be over 18, but look young)

Ivy Weston: Bev/Violet’s daughter, 44

Karen Weston: Bev/Violet’s daughter, 40

Steve Hiedebrecht, Her fiancé, 57

Mattie Fay Aiken: Violet’s sister, 57

Charlie Aiken: Mattie Fay’s husband, 60

Little Charlie Aiken: Their son, 37

Johnna Maneveta, housekeeper, 26, (should look somewhat Native American)

Sheriff Deon Gilbeau, 47

Jacqi Loewy (Director) Previous Weathervane directing credits include Proof; The Full Monty; Little Shop of Horrors; The Laramie Project; Man of La Mancha; I Do, I Do; The Last Five Years and They’re Playing Our Song.

A fulltime Professor of Theatre/Communication and Director of Theatre at Notre Dame College, Jacqi’s direction has been seen at The Cleveland Play House, Ensemble Theatre, Dobama, CASE, Charenton, Lyric Opera Cleveland, Playhouse Square and Cleveland Public Theatre. She has the privilege of supervising all 3 years of Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding, the longest-running show in Cleveland’s history. In addition, choreography and performance credits range from Broadway to most Cleveland venues.

Janis Harcar
Director of Advancement
Weathervane Playhouse
330-836-2626 X16
jharcar at weathervaneplayhouse.com

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