Auditions TUESDAY APRIL 5 & WEDNESDAY APRIL 6 at
7:30p
Written by TIM FIRTH
Show Dates:
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, June 3 - June 25, 2016
Directed by Barbara L. Rhoades
Adapted by Tim Firth from the 2003 film he wrote with Juliette Towhidi, this endearing comedy is based on the true story of a group of women who produced a nude calendar to raise money for cancer research.
Character breakdown (ages somewhat flexible):
* Chris, late 40s-60s - Smart, funny, and lively, with a sparkle
in her eye. Not afraid to cause a little mischief.
* Annie, late 40s-60s - Warm. Entirely likeable and fun-loving.
Gets pulled away from her sensible side by Chris, her best
friend.
* Cora, 50s-60s - Educated, cynical. Dead-pan humor. She’s a
single mother of an adult daughter. Needs to be able to sing and
(ideally) play the piano.
* Marie, 50s-60s - She thinks she’s the leader of the pack.
Takes everything very seriously. Efficient and uptight.
* Jessie, 60+. Strong personality. Old hippy. Funny. Married. A
retired teacher who corrects people’s grammar.
* Celia, 45-55 - Posh. Well-built and attractive and knows it.
Loves tapping into her wild side.
* Ruth, 45-55 - Mousy. The others make fun of her because she’s
such a pleaser, but they like her.
* John, 50-70 - Annie’s husband. lovable, Funny, smart. A good
man.
* Rod, 50-70 - Chris’s husband. He gets a big kick out of her.
He drinks, he says, but not enough to cause problems. Good pals
with John.
* Lady Cravenshire, 60+ - Majestic. Think Maggie Smith.
* Brenda Hulse, 50+ - A woman committed to tedious subjects.
* Elaine, 20s-30s - A beautician with a healthy glow.
* Lawrence, 20s-30s - The photographer. Matter-of-fact, a little
shy.
* Liam, 20s-30s - Jaded from too much show business. The women
make him weary.
Auditionees will read select scenes from the script. A script is available for review on the theatre premises in advance of auditions. The show is rated PG-13.
Please bring your list of conflicts with rehearsal and performance period.
Headshots and resumes are welcome but not required. No
appointments needed.
* The ages are relative and may be adjusted so please don’t be
offended if you are asked to read for an “older” role. A little
bit of makeup and a wig can work wonders.
* We will be using British accents.
* If you are cast as one of the Calendar Girls, you will be
showing a little skin on stage. In the tradition of vaudevillian
fan dancers, the art of the play's nudity lies in what we don't
actually see.
Auditions at 7 PM on Sunday May 15 and Monday May 16, 2016
Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE
Music & Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA
Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS
SHOW DATES:
July 22 - August 20, 2016
Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM | Sundays July 31, August 7,
August 14 at 2 PM
DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: PAMELA LaFORCE
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: ANDY NOVAK
It’s BROADWAY. FAMILY STYLE! Charles Addam's familiar gang of macabre and hilarious characters come to life in this devilishly entertaining Tony-nominated musical comedy. Bring your family to meet The Addams Family this summer!
ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!
GOMEZ ADDAMS: A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in
his family and revels in all it means to be an “Addams.” Smart,
comedic actor with tenor vocals. Tango dance required. Stage
Age: 40 – 50 years.
MORTICIA ADDAMS: A woman who is in shape, attractive, leggy, the
strength of the family. She holds the balance of power in the
family and often seems like the only emotionally mature member
of the clan. An easy comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. A
strong mover with mezzo vocals. Tango dance required. Stage age:
35 – 45 years.
UNCLE FESTER: The androgynous family member who serves as the
musicals narrator. He is larger than life, an energetic, joyous,
child-like presence. A vaudeville style comedian with tenor
vocals. Stage Age: 30 – 50 years.
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: Wednesday is an attractive girl who has the
same dry wit and sensibility of her mother. Finds love with a
“normal” boy (Lucas) and wants to introduce his family to hers.
Experiences the youthful drama that comes with first love. Lucas
can actually put a smile on her face. Should be able to dance.
Strong mixed belt . Stage Age: 20 - 25 years.
GRANDMA: She is a feisty 102 year old woman. Fun and quirky, but
don’t mess with Grandma. Comedic actress with strong character
vocals. Stage Age: 45 – 102 years.
PUGSLEY ADDAMS: Young actor. A charming, funny, husky boy who
loves being tortured by his sister. Strong, high vocals. Stage
Age: 12 – 16 years.
LURCH: A very tall male character, the Addams butler who knows
all. He speaks in moans and groans without becoming a cartoon
version of himself. His movement is always very slow Character
actor with a low bass vocals. Stage Age: 25 – 55 years.
MAL BEINEKE: Stuffy father of Lucas and exasperated husband to
his rhyming wife, Alice. Always looking out for his family. Male
actor with high baritone/ tenor vocals. Stage Age: 40 – 50
years.
ALICE BEINEKE: Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she
puts aside her own desires. Quirky female who often speaks in
rhyme. Comedic actress with soprano/belt Stage Age: 30 – 45
years.
LUCAS BEINEKE: Attractive young man. Fell in love at first sight
with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her. Experiences the
youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the
differences between his family and the Addams family.
Contemporary pop tenor vocals. Stage age: 20 – 25
THE ANCESTORS: Male and female ensemble strong singer/dancers
who have a fun, energetic and quirky sensibility. Cameo roles
available. There will be a lot of dancing
"All parts are to LOOK the relevant age, not necessarily BE the
relevant age".
CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio Community Theatre Association.