Coach House Theatre is seeking performers and crew for.... Queen of the Mist by Michael John La Chiusa AUDITIONS: Monday Feburary 26th, 7pm-10pm Tuesday Feburary 27th, 7pm-10pm CALLBACKS (if needed): Wednesday Feburary 28th, 7pm-10pm IF YOU ARE AUDITIONING PLEASE SIGN UP FOR EITHER MONDAY OR TUESDAY. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO AVOID CALLBACKS. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A SLOT by Clicking This Link! <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084facaf2aa6ff2-queen> Where: 732 West Exchange Street Akron, OH 44302 Coach House Theatre Artistic Director: JT Buck Direction by Will C. Crosby Musical Direction by JT Buck Choreography by Kaylea Kudlaty PERFORMANCE DATES: May 24th-June 10th If you have any questions, Email: Willcodycrosby@gmail.com Please prepare the following: *Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show(DO NOT SING FROM THE SHOW), bring sheet music in the appropriate key (accompanist will be provided). * All those auditioning will be taught one or more musical cuts from the show and may be asked to read from the script. *Bring a headshot and resume *Please bring a list of conflict dates you may have during the rehearsal period. ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!! Coach House does not pre-cast without prior announcement. Rehearsals: Regular Rehearsals will start April 15th. Rehearsals will be held based on actor availability. 4-5 days a week expected. Sunday-Thursday 7-10,. Rehearsal Schedule will be posted shortly after casting is completed. No conflicts will be accepted for any performance dates or during tech week. Coach House does not offer union contracts or cast understudies and all performers are volunteers. Show Information: Based on an astounding and outrageous true story, Anna Edson Taylor, who, in 1901 at the age of 63, set out to be the first woman to shoot Niagara Falls in a barrel of her own design. Navigating both the treacherous Falls and a fickle public with a ravenous appetite for sensationalism, this unconventional heroine vies for her legacy in a world clamoring with swindling managers, assassins, revolutionaries, moralizing family, anarchists and activists. Convinced that there is greatness in her and determined not to live as ordinary, she sets out to battle her fear and tempt her fate. With a soaring score that incorporates turn of the century themes with LaChiusa’s signature complexity and insight, Queen of the Mist is the story of a single great fall, and how one woman risked death so that she could live. Casting Requirements Looking for a cast of 6, All ages for all roles. All Races,Genders, and Ethnicities will be considered for all parts. CHARACTERS Anna (Annie) Edson Taylor Mr. Frank Tussy Russell - Annas manager Quintet (two women and three men to play the following:) Jane - Annas Sister (Soprano*) Carrie Nation (Alto*) A Young Soldier (Mike Taylor) (Tenor*) Man With His Hand Wrapped In A Handkerchief (Baritone*) A New Manager (Bass*) Other roles played by the Quintet: Mr. Mallardo, Mrs. Gumstock, Officer Darling, Panhandlers, a Train Conductor, a Carnival Barker, Blondin, Captain Nissen, Maud Willard, T.J. Preston, Ellen King, Charles Mason Dow, Mr. Rudetsky (a barrel copper), River Man, River Boy, Woman Reporter, a Spectator, A Blonde (Martha Frankenfuhrer), A New Manager, A Stage Manager. COACH HOUSE BELIEVES IN NON TRADITIONAL CASTING, PLEASE AUDITION FOR THE PART YOU WANT! If you have any questions, Email: Willcodycrosby@gmail.com