[NEohioPAL] Auditions/Drowsy Chaperone/Osage County

[Janis Harcar]

Weathervane

Playhouse

Audition information for TWO productions

 

Auditions for

The Drowsy Chaperone

 

By Appointment (in 10-minute intervals)

Sunday, March 11

Monday, March 12

Starting at 7:00 p.m.

Call 330-836-2626 to schedule

 

Run Dates: June 14 – July 8, 2012

Rehearsals begin Saturday April 29

 

 

Preparation:

Sing something from the show or in a similar style. Bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided.

 

Cast 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

 

When not directing or producing, Gwen teaches voice privately.
Director /Choreographer– Gwen Arment – 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.  




Auditions for

August: Osage County

 

By Appointment (in 10-minute intervals)

Sunday, March 18

Monday, March 19

Wednesday, March 21

Starting at 7:00 p.m.

Call 330-836-2626 to schedule

 

Run Dates (Tentative): September 6 – 23, 2012

 

 

Preparation:

Auditioners should prepare a short monologue from any family drama or comedy. Sides for cold readings only will be available.

 

Cast Breakdown:

 

Beverly Weston:  Male, 69 years old

Violet Weston:  His wife, 65

 

Barbara 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, Karen’s 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

 

Director – Jacqi Loewy – 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, Theatre, CASE, Charenton Theatre, Lyric Opera Cleveland, Playhouse Square and Cleveland Public Theatre. Jacqi had the privilege of supervising all three 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.
 
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