[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS: Developmental Lab of Revised JANE EYRE Musical | Submissions Only [CLEVELAND MUSICAL THEATRE]

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*JANE EYRE **THE MUSICAL*

DEVELOPMENTAL LAB



Producer: Cleveland Musical Theatre

Music and Lyrics: Paul Gordon

Book, Additional Lyrics: John Caird

Director: Miles J. Sternfeld

Choreographer: Martín Céspedes

Casting: Jamibeth Margolis, CSA



Dates: 10/7/17-10/14/17

Rehearsals: Evenings (5pm-10pm)

Location: Cleveland, OH (Venue TBA)



Cleveland Musical Theatre is currently seeking non-union, young performers
(teen & young adult) of all ethnicities for a developmental lab of *Jane
Eyre*. All must be strong singers and actors and proficient in the Standard
British Dialect.



This process will focus on exploring the physical production of this newly
revised version for upcoming engagements in Cleveland & New York. The
composer is planning to be in residence for a portion of the lab. There is
no compensation available for performers in this developmental lab.





*SUBMISSIONS ONLY*

To submit, please e-mail a headshot, resume and video audition (YouTube
link) to casting at clevelandmusicaltheatre.org. Please use the subject line
“Jane Eyre Lab Submission.” Submissions must be received by September 18th,
2017.



***Submissions are only in consideration for this developmental lab***



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Synopsis: Jane's story begins in Gateshead Hall, where she is in the
unfortunate care of her cruel Aunt Reed and cousin, John, as per her
uncle's dying wish. The miserable young orphan is finally rescued when she
is sent away to attend Lowood School for Girls. After six
years, Jane leaves Lowood and is shortly after hired as a governess at
Thornfield Hall. Here, she meets Mr. Edward Rochester, thus beginning her
passionate and heart-wrenching journey of love, loss and the struggles of
morality.



*SEEKING:*



***Please note, listed character ages are for reference only***



JANE EYRE – Plain, meek and watchful governess with intense determination
for liberty and independence; a strange, strong-willed and unapologetic
young leading lady with powerful alto belt. Female, 18-25.



YOUNG JANE/ADELE – Abused, powerless orphan with immense soul and rebellion
(Young Jane), doubling with Rochester’s precocious, rowdy French ward
(Adele); a humorous and dramatic young actress with belt/mix. Female,  9-12.



EDWARD ROCHESTER – Passionate, brooding master of Thornfield Hall who is
haunted by his dark and mysterious past and, therefore, very forceful and
abrupt; a rugged yet playful legit baritone or tenor. Male, 35-45.



BLANCHE INGRAM/BERTHA MASON – Striking, sexy lady of rank who is both
sophisticated and intimidating (Blanche Ingram), doubling with Rochester’s
deranged, promiscuous wife (Bertha Mason); Legit soprano with dynamic
movement abilities. Female, 25-35.



MRS. FAIRFAX/MRS. REED – Warm-hearted, stern housekeeper of Thornfield Hall
who protects the ominous secrets of the house (Mrs. Fairfax), doubling with
Jane’s cold-hearted, wicked aunt (Mrs. Reed); mezzo soprano with
highly-skilled acting ability. Female, 55-65.



JOHN REED/ST. JOHN RIVERS – Immature, cruel bully who pushes around his
cousin Jane (John Reed), doubling with the cold and manipulative curate of
the parish of Gateshead, (St. John Rivers) who is strictly devoted to his
Christian faith Handsome tenor. Male, 18-25.



HELEN BURNS/MARY INGRAM – Saintly, spiritual student at Lowood School who
befriends Jane and teaches her the importance of forgiveness (Helen Burns),
doubling with Blanche Ingram’s snobby sister (Mary Ingram); versatile young
actress with angelic mix. Female, 16-20.



BROCKLEHURST/ROBERT – Imposing, frightening supervisor of Lowood School who
mistreats the young orphans, the dry, intelligent butler of Thornfield Hall
(Robert); a commanding bass with an intimidating presence. Male, 45-60.



MISS SCATCHERD/GRACE POOLE – Strict, embittered teacher at Lowood School
who is obedient to Brocklehurst and his unfair punishment, doubling as the
alcoholic, suspicious nursemaid to Rochester’s insane wife (Grace Poole);
versatile character actress. Female, 40-60.



MASON – Bertha Mason’s well-educated, yet emotionally unstable brother.
Handsome baritone. Male, 30-40.
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