[NEohioPAL] AUDITIONS: The Toxic Avenger @ Players Guild Theatre

[Breanna Morton]

The Toxic Avenger: The Musical
By Joe DiPietro & David Bryan

Producing Artistic Director: Joshua Erichsen
Director: TC Mavis Jennings
Musical Director: Steve Parsons
Production Stage Manager: Breanna Antoniades

NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL ROLES

*Audition Information:*
*INITIAL AUDITIONS:* January 5th, 6th 2023 (Thursday and Friday) from 6 pm
– 9 pm
Sing
* Prepare two 16-bar music performances that relate to the
show’s Musical/Rock/Broadway genre: one up-tempo and one ballad.

Dance
* Dress to move. During our first two evenings of initial auditions, there
will be a dance call that will include synchronized steps as well as
character movement; both of which are
strong aspects for telling this toxic story with energy and precision.

*CALLBACKS:* January 7th, 2023 (Saturday) from 11 am – 2 pm
ACTING/CHARACTER CREATION
* Sides will be sent to those who are called back for January 7th.
Callbacks will include activities relating to sharing scene work and simple
character development.

*THE SHOW:*
A well-meaning earth scientist named Melvin Ferd the Third is determined to
clean up New Jersey’s toxic waste problem, solve global warming, and win the
heart of the prettiest and blindest librarian in town. After being thrown
in a
vat of toxic waste by the mayor and her corrupt goons, Melvin becomes a
seven-foot-tall mutant named “Toxie”, who answers Tromaville’s cry for a
hero.
An uproarious love story based on the 1984 cult classic film of the same
name.

*THE CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:*
*Black Dude*
Appears as numerous supporting roles, both male and female, such as
PROFESSOR KEN, SLUGGO the bully, LITTLE OLD LADY, and SHINEQUA the friend.
This role requires being physically versatile with strong dialects, dance,
and comedy chops.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D6
Vocal range bottom: A3

*Mayor Babs Belgoody / Ma Ferd / Nun*
The Mayor is corrupt and scheming. Accepts loads of cash in return for
storing the toxic
waste and is set on one day being the governor of New Jersey by any means
necessary. Ma Ferd, she’s the no-nonsense but loving mother of Melvin. As
the Nun, she’s energetically religious and strict. This role requires being
physically versatile with strong dialects, dance, and comedy chops.
Character Gender: Female
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3

*Melvin Ferd The Third/Toxic Avenger*
Always trying to be the hero, but he isn't very good at it until he is
turned into the Toxic
Avenger. Determined to save New Jersey from toxic waste. He is a nerd but
prone to bouts of rage in the face of corruption. He’s “unattractive and
sensitive”, and ultimately in love with Sarah. A strong legit Broadway
voice and presence will be useful for playing this character.
Character Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: D4

*Sarah The Blind Librarian*
Blind. The classic heroine. Very sexy and sensual. Always speaks exactly
what's on her
mind. An aspiring writer of graphic romance novels. Sarah is a role that
especially requires a strong character focus balanced by robust comedic
acumen.
Character Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3

*White Dude*
Appears in numerous roles, both male and female, such as DR. FISHBEIN, BOZO
the bully, SAL the cop, and LORENZO the hairdresser. This role requires
being physically versatile with strong dialects, dance, and comedy chops.
Character Gender: Male
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3

*THE SCHEDULE:*
*Auditions* January 5-7, 2023

*Rehearsals* January 17-February 24, 2023
Monday- Friday (6:30-10:00pm)
(Minus campus closure days, MLK and Presidents’ Day)

*Designer Run* February 23, 2023*
*Subject to change

*Tech Week*
February 27- March 2, 2023

*Performances *
March 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 2023
Fridays and Saturdays @ 7:30p, Sundays @ 2:00p

Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key.
An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a current photo or provide a Headshot/Resume, if available.
*These will become property of the Players Guild and will not be returned.

Those wishing to audition can make an appointment for an audition time by
signing up
online via the available sign up link
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABAB23A4FCC34-toxic>. Some roles
may be doubled up, some roles are a paid opportunity.

For parking, please park in the student lot 107 next to the Fine Arts
Building on Kent State
University at Stark’s Campus.
If you have any questions, please contact: Breanna Antoniades, Production
Manager, breannalmorton at gmail.com

The Players Guild Theatre is located at 6000 Frank Ave NW, North Canton, OH
44720 in the Kent State University at Stark Fine Arts Building on floor one.

-- 
Breanna Antoniades
Production Stage Manager
Players Guild Theatre
6000 Frank Ave NW
North Canton, OH 44720
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