[NEohioPAL] Workshop Players Auditions: "Forever Plaid" by Stuart Ross, Directed by Mike Larochelle

[Workshop Players]

AUDITIONS  at Workshop Players
*Forever Plaid* by Stuart Ross
Directed by Mike Larochelle, Choreographed by Brenda Larochelle,
Music Direction and accompaniment by David Bird

Synopsis: "1960's male harmony quartet Forever Plaid returns from the
hereafter to perform the show they never got to before they met their
untimely demise. Featuring such great 50's & 60's hits like "Three Coins in
the Fountain",
"Cry", "Sixteen Tons" and "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing", "Forever
Plaid" is sure-fire family fun for music and theater lovers of all ages."

Audition Dates:  Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21 1:00 at Workshop
Players Theater
44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH
Performance Dates:  January 17, 18, 19 20, 25, 26, 27
(additional Club dates possible)
Rehearsals dates and times to be determined based on actor availability but
may begin as early as late October / early November to best work around the
holiday.

* Auditionees are asked to bring two songs of contrasting style that show
off their vocal range. Musical theatre selections and/or 50-60s selections
in the style of the show are all appropriate and welcome.  You MAY sing
songs from “Forever Plaid” if you prefer, though it is not required.  A
score from the show will be available for accompaniment.
* Please bring sheet music in the correct key or your own prerecorded
accompaniment. All auditionees will also be taught a short dance audition,
so dress for movement.
* Auditionees may be asked to cold read from the script. You may be asked
to stay to read additional scenes.  This may also happen at callbacks.
* There will be callbacks – schedule tbd.

Needed - 4 Males - Characters:
Frankie   The leader and caretaker of the group. Confident. Asthmatic. He
has a great deal of compassion for the music and the group. Romantic
crooner and spiritual singer.  Age: 18-30.  Vocal range top: B5 / bottom: F3
Jinx   The shy one. He lives his life terrified and doesn't always remember
what song comes next. Sparky's step-brother, he occasionally gets a
nosebleed when he sings above an A.  Age: 18-30. Vocal range top: D6 /
bottom: F3
Sparky   The clown of the group. Very sharp and loves singing his
tailor-made solos. Wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment.
Energetic and clever.  Age: 18-30.  Vocal range top: G5 /bottom: F3
Smudge  The worrier. He worries about the props, the running order, and
always assumes the audience won't like him. Has chronic nervous stomach and
is oddly reluctant to perform. Wears
glasses, which hides his good looks and sex appeal.  Age: 18-30.  Vocal
range top: G5 /bottom: F3
 For more info, contact Director Mike Larochelle by text at 440-570-5367 or
by email at mnbla at aol.com

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Workshop Players
44820 Middle Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001
Box Office: 440-988-5613 (Box Office hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
contact at workshopplayers.com
www.workshopplayers.com

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