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.

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

February 27- March 2, 2023

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. 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.
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