[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS: Monty Python's "Spamalot" this month!

Tue Dec 15 11:13:06 PST 2015

  Chagrin Valley Little Theatre - Auditions

      /Auditions for Monty Python's "SPAMALOT"/

Book & Lyrics by ERIC IDLE | Music by JOHN DU PREZ and ERIC IDLE

Directed by John D. Haller | Musical Direction by Matthew Dolan | 
Choreography by Jen Justice

*Sunday, December 27, 2016 @ 7:30PM
Monday, December 28, 2016 @ 7:30PM*

*(TAPalot Dance Auditions - Dec. 20 & 21 @ 7:30PM)*

40 River St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Performances – April 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29 & 30, 2016

More Information – (330) 990-9500
jdhaller.spamalot at gmail.com

SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round 
Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, 
killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful 
show girls?

Please bring with you a complete list of schedule conflicts from January 
1, 2016 to April 30, 2016.

The audition will include vocals, dance, and cold readings from the 
script and other resource material. Everyone will participate in the 
vocal and dance portions; please wear appropriate clothing and footwear 
for choreography. You do not need to come with any prepared materials; 
you will be singing from the show.

Everyone is encourage to take advantage of the TAPalot auditions one 
week before SPAMALOT auditions, December 20 & 21 at 7:30 PM in the River 
Street Playhouse. This will give you a chance to brush up on your tap 
skills. More importantly, you will learn the EXACT audition routine for 
“Bright Side of Life?” Join the Director and Choreographer for two hours 
of fun, tapping, music and frivolity! Come to one night or come to both!

Callbacks are scheduled for December 30, as needed. No conflicts will be 
accepted for any performance dates; or during the three weeks before 
opening. CVLT does not offer union contracts; performers are volunteers.

      ROLES

ALL ROLES AVAILABLE. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre does not pre-cast 
without prior announcement.

Casting 7 men, 1 woman, 12 ensemble members (6 men, 6 women). The only 
characters not doubling are King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake. All 
males should be prepared to demonstrate both an upper and lower class 
English accent. LADY OF THE LAKE should prepare an upper class English 
accent. PATSY should prepare a cockney accent. THE FRENCH TAUNTER 
should prepare a French accent.

KING ARTHUR (Late 30s-60s.): The King of England who sets out on a quest 
to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Great 
Humor. Good singer.
[Low G2 -- High F4]

SIR ROBIN (30s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called 'Sir 
Robin the Brave,' though he couldn't be more cowardly. Joins the Knights 
for the singing and dancing. Also plays GUARD 1 and BROTHER MAYNARD, a 
long-winded monk.
[Low D3 -- High G4]

SIR LANCELOT (30s-40): A Knight of the Roundtable. He is fearless to a 
bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his 'softer 
side.' This actor MUST be great with character voices and accents, as he 
also plays THE FRENCH TAUNTER, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top 
Frenchman, the KNIGHT OF NI, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar 
group of Knights, and TIM THE ENCHANTER, a ghostly being with a Scottish 
accent.
[Low C3 -- High E4]

PATSY (30s-40s): King Arthur's horse and servant. Underappreciated but 
always longing for King Arthur's approval. Good, funny, physical mover 
with some tap dancing. Also plays MAYOR, a jolly red-faced man who 
advertises the merits of his home town and the drunken, useless GUARD 2.
[Low Bb3 -- High G5]

SIR GALAHAD (30s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Begins as Dennis, a lower 
class 'mud gatherer' who becomes Knighted and transforms into the 
dashing Sir Galahad. Also plays PRINCE HERBERT'S FATHER, a wealthy, 
brutish Yorkshireman man at odds with his sensitive son, THE BLACK 
KNIGHT who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries. Strong 
bari-tenor singing required.
[Low Bb3 -- High Bb5]

SIR BEDEVERE (20s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. An inept scholar. 
Also plays DENNIS GALAHAD'S MOTHER, a shrill peasant woman, and 
CONCORDE, Sir Lancelot's horse. No solo singing.
[Low D3 -- High G4]

THE LADY OF THE LAKE (20s-30s): A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses 
mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is 
essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and 
vocal registers. Especially seeking actresses of all races for this role.
[Low E3 -- High B6]

THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE PLAYED BY THE SAME ACTOR (20s-30s): Tenor 
singing required. Very good mover.
[Low Bb3 -- High G5]

HISTORIAN: A tweedy academic.
NOT DEAD FRED: A sickly little fellow who, despite others' beliefs, 
claims he is "not yet dead."
FRENCH GUARD: The condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter.
MINSTREL: In Sir Robin's band.
PRINCE HERBERT: The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and 
pines for his love atop a tower.

ENSEMBLE: Six men and six women. Strong dance and tap skills preferred.

SIR NOT APPEARING may double as THE DANCING MONK
A MALE DANCER appears as THE DANCING NUN
THE VOICE OF GOD will be pre-recorded.
TWO FRENCH GUARDS are two of the MALE ENSEMBLE
ROBIN'S MINSTRELS are also ENSEMBLE: 2 MEN, 1 WOMAN.
SIR BORS is MALE ENSEMBLE.

CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga 
Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council.
CVLT is a proud member of the Ohio Community Theatre Association and the 
American Association of Community Theatre.

  CVLT.org - 440.247.8955

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