[NEohioPAL] Lakeland Auditions for Merrily We Roll Along

[Martin Friedman via NEohioPAL]

*Lakeland Civic Theatre*

                           *Auditions for*

*Merrily We Roll Along*

Music and Lyrics by

*Stephen Sondheim*

 Book by

*George Furth*

 Directed by *Martin Friedman*

Musical Direction by *Jordan Cooper*

Sound Designed by *Eric Simna*



*The Play:*

*Merrily We Roll Along, *written in 1981, is based on a 1934 play by George
S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The musical (with a book by George Furth) was
first produced in November of 1981, where it ran for 17 performances. Not
very successful eh? It tells of the disintegration of the friendship of
successful songwriter Franklin Shepard, his lyricist and best friend
Charlie Kringas, and novelist Mary Flynn. The action moves backward through
time, from 1976 to 1957.

This is one of Stephen Sondheim’s most accessible and difficult scores. It
is most certainly about friendship and its importance in the lives of three
people.  This show has great personal meaning to me. And while the book is
problematic; I am confident that our production team and the actors that
are cast can overcome this. This is one great play.

And the roles; did I mention the roles? Each one of these six folks are
wonderful roles with fully realized characterizations and motivations. It
will take special actors/singers to breathe life into these people.

*Audition Information:*

*Auditions will be held on Monday and Tuesday, October 23 and 24 at
Lakeland Community College in Building D at 7:15pm. NO APPOINTMENTS ARE
NECESSARY. *  *Please: **One 32 bar cut in the style of the show. A
Sondheim piece is preferred. A strong command of musical styles and vocal
athleticism is greatly needed for this show.*

 *You need only come to one of the audition dates**. YOU DO NOT NEED AN
AUDITION TIME. JUST SHOW UP AT 7:15 AND WE WILL HAVE YOU SING and then
READ. *

*CALLBACKS will be held on Wednesday, October 25 between 7:15 and 9:00pm.*

*ALL ROLES ARE COMPENSATED.  Sorry, no EQUITY contracts for this show.  *

*The Roles:*

 *Frank:* *Mid to late 30’s. Male. Piano playing experience is a bonus**.
Range: A2 –Bb4.*

*Charlie: **Mid to late 30’s. Male. ** Range: A#2- G#4.*

*Mary:* *Mid to late 30’s. Female. ** Range: G3-Gb5.*

*Beth: **Mid to late 30’s. Female. ** Range: A3-G5.*

*Joe:* *Mid to late 40’s. Male. **Range: A2-F#4.*

*Gussie: **Early 30’s. Female. ** Range: G3-C5.*

*The ENSEMBLE**: 6-8 individuals (male and female) that will play a
multitude of characters and will have much to sing. Mid 20’s to mid 40’s.
This is not a chopped liver ensemble.*



*Production and Rehearsal Dates:*

*Merrily We Roll Along **will open on Friday, February 2, 2018 and run
through February 18, 2018. There will be nine (9) shows; that is three (3)
weeks of performances. There will be two performances at a Nighttown on
Monday, January 8 and Monday January 23. Rehearsals will begin in early
November based upon your schedules. Rehearsals will be regularly scheduled
beginning on January 2 and will run Monday thru Sundays according to your
schedules. *

 For more information please feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at
martinfriedman98 at gmail.com or at 216/233-5441. Please also feel free to
contact Jordan Cooper at jcooper27 at me.com.
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