[NEohioPAL] Stocker Arts Center - Auditions for "The Fantasticks"

[Jeremy Benjamin]

Stocker Arts Center announces auditions for *The Fantasticks* with music by
Harvey Schmidt and lyrics & book by Tom Jones. This is a co-production with
the LCCC Arts and Humanities Division. Auditions will take place in the
Cirigliano Studio Theatre in Stocker Arts Center (on the campus of Lorain
County Community College), Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.
Call 440-366-4040 with questions! Audition time slots are 5 minutes. Please
prepare a 32-bar cut in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the
correct key. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella auditions. A
prepared/memorized monologue for those wishing to be considered for
Mortimer and Henry. Anyone interested in being considered for the role of
The Mute is welcome to prepare two minutes of movement rather than a song
or monologue.

Use this link to sign up for an audition slot
<https://form.jotform.com/252925534122049>

*Roles being cast:*

*The Narrator (El Gallo)*
A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is
warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience, but has his own darker
moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2

*The Girl (Luisa)*
A button-maker's young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who
falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 25
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: B3

*The Boy (Matt)*
An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright
guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with a
false bravado.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2

*The Boy's Father (Hucklebee)*
A former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with
Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2

*The Girl's Father (Bellomy)*
A fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with
Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2

*The Actor (Henry)*
An aging, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare, he
is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality.
Gender: any
Age: 50 to 70

*The Man Who Dies (Mortimer)*
Henry's goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage
deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage and he does not live in
reality.
Gender: any
Age: 30 to 50

*The Mute*
A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props;
the "invisible" stage assistant. Should be able to easily assist in the
story or fade into the background unnoticed.
Gender: any
Age: 20 to 50

Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm. You will be
contacted via the email you provided if you are needed at callbacks. Please
indicate if you have a conflict the night of December 16.

Rehearsals begin April 6th. Weekdays in the evening, weekends either
daytime or evening. Tech is Saturday, April 25th from 12pm - 10pm. Dress
rehearsals are Sunday, April 26 - Tuesday, April 28. Preview is Wednesday,
April 29. Performance dates are April 30 - May 3 at 3pm and 7pm. Days off
will be Friday April 10, Friday April 17 and Friday April 24. Please
indicate any confirmed or anticipated conflicts you may have.

Use this link to sign up for an audition slot
<https://form.jotform.com/252925534122049>
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