[NEohioPAL] Auditions for The Mystery of Edwin Drood

[Janis Harcar]

Weathervane

Playhouse 

Auditions for

The Mystery of Edwin Drood – Musical by Rupert Holmes 

By Appointment (in 10-minute intervals)

Sunday, June 17

Monday, June 18

Starting at 6:00 p.m.

Call 330-836-2626 to schedule

Rehearsals Begin: August 26, 2012

Run Dates: October 4 - 21, 2012 

Audition Preparation: 

*This musical production requires 22 lively, energetic and entertaining actors who will portray members of an English acting troupe, circa 1873. As troupe members, they will portray other characters as they reveal the story.

*Various English accents are sought as these characters range from upper class to gravedigger.

  (The ability to use more than one is preferable)

  (Please note that the characters Helena and Neville Landless are East Indian) 

* For the audition, please sing 32 bars in the style of the show (Two contrasting songs). 

 *Songs from the show are fine 

* If you are interested in a particular character, it is fine to sing 32 bars of that character’s song.

*All actors need to be comfortable with movement/dance 

* Reading sides from the script may be requested and will be provided at the audition.

Character Breakdown:

 Chairman William Cartwright/ Mayor Sapsea (Age Range 50 -65)                                   

             Is the leader of our show’s acting troupe and our emcee/guide through the story. He is quick witted with a dry sense of humor. A jovial character comfortable with addressing the audience directly. (Vocal range is Baritone)

John Jasper/ Clive Paget (Age Range 30 – 35)

            A handsome leading man type with a dark side. He is burdened with complex hidden desires and emotions. Secretly in love with his vocal student. We must believe he is capable of violence. (Vocal range – Baritone)

Rev. Crisparkle/ Mr. Smythe  (Age Range 35 – 45)

            A sincere, good natured and educated gentleman. (Vocal range – Lyric Baritone) 

Edwin Drood/ Alice Nutting (Age Range 25 – 35)

            A female actor who portrays male roles in the troupe. Educated, forthright and confident with a stubborn streak as Drood. A bit of a diva as Alice, prone to hissy fits.

Vocal range - Mezzo/Soprano)

Rosa Bud/ Deidre Peregrine (Age Range 20 – 24)

            Innocent ingénue. Vocal student of John Jasper but afraid of him.  She has an outward vulnerability with an inner strength. (Vocal range – Soprano with a lower range)

Alice/ Isabel Yearsley (Age Range 20 – 24)

            Schoolmate and friend of Rosa/ Ensemble

Beatrice/ Florence Gill (Age Range 20 – 24)

            Schoolmate and friend of Rosa/ Ensemble 

Helena Landless/ Janet Conover  (Age Range 25 – 30)

            Portrays an East Indian woman in the troupe. Strong, smart character who is protective of the people she cares about and aware of her surroundings and situations. A woman on the ball. (Vocal range – Alto/Mezzo)

Neville Landless/ Victor Grinstead  (Age Range 27 – 35)

            Handsome leading man type with a bit of a stubborn chauvinistic bent. He is prone to challenging others when he feels threatened or belittled. He portrays an East Indian character in the troupe. (Vocal range – Lyric Baritone)

Durdles/ Mr. Nick Cricker (Age Range 50 – 60)

            Good comedic timing. Grave digger, tomb builder and father to Master Nick.

(Vocal Range – Bass/ Baritone)

Deputy/ Master Nick Cricker/ Statue (Age Range 20 – 25)

            A young man with a sense of innocence. New to the acting troupe but wants to move up the ranks. (Vocal range – Tenor)

Princess Puffer/ Angela Prysock (Age Range 45 – 60)

            Runs a brothel. Road and life weary but still has a sense of humor about it all. She has seen everything and been subjected to much. (Vocal range – Alto) 

Stage Manager/ James Throttle/Harold (Age Range 40 – 45)

            Dry sense of humor, efficient company man (Vocal range – Bass)

Philip Bax/ Servant/ Bazzard (Ensemble) (Age Range 40 – 45)

            Wants to be an actor very badly. Sings “Never The Luck”

(Vocal range – Lyric Baritone) 

Horace/ Brian Pankhurst/ (Ensemble) (Age Range 35 – 45)

            As Horace he leads a vigilante group 

Shade of Jasper/ Harry Sayle/(Ensemble) (Age Range 25 – 30)

Shade of Drood/ Mantague Pruitt/(Ensemble) (Age Range 25 – 30)

Alan Eliot/ Julian (Ensemble) (Age Range 20 – 30)

Christopher Lyon (Ensemble) (Age Range 20 – 25)

Gwendolyn Pynn (Ensemble) (Age Range 20 – 25 )

Sarah Cook (Ensemble) (Age Range 20 – 25)

Violet Balfour/ Servant/ (Ensemble) (Age Range 25 – 30)

Jim Weaver (Director/Choreographer) has mounted shows that range from the musical comedy styling of Gilbert and Sullivan to the drama of August Wilson. Included in his body of work are productions of Gilbert & Sullivan’s-The Mikado and The All Night Strut at The American Stage Festival, A Raisin in the Sun and The Hi-De-Ho Man, Cab Calloway for the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, Florida, Five Guys Named Moe, Little Shop of Horrors, Floyd Collins and Once On This Island at the Weston Playhouse, Fences and A Soldier’s Play at The Historic Asolo Theatre in Florida, Ragtime for Kent State University, Junkanoo Drums at Lincoln Center (New York),Guys and Dolls for the Fine Arts Association of Willoughby and Ain’t Misbehavin at Maine State Music Theatre, American Stage Company, Bay Street Theatre, and Weston Playhouse. Internationally he has directed works seen in The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and Austria. He is a member of the Society of Directors and  Choreographers.


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



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