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@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