* AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT* Aurora Community Theatre Presents *BRIGADOON* Lerner & Lowe’s much loved and delightful Broadway classic. A whimsical tale about a love that transcends time. Set in a magical Scottish village which emerges from the Highland mists for just one day, once every 100 years. Where life is simpler, untouched by the worries of the modern world Directed by Dustin Oliver Music Direction by Tim Shaffer Produced by D. Keith Stiver Choreographed by Julianne and Sarah Kuchcinski Costumes by Marianne Paul Stage Managed by Ann Nyenhuis Lighting by Craig Kollai Sound by Maggie Hamilton When: Auditions - Sun. Jan 15th 2017 from 6-9pm and Mon. Jan 16th 2017 from 7-9pm, Call Backs Mon. Jan 23rd 2017 from 7-9pm. Where: 115 E. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202 What to Prepare: Bring a current headshot and resume along with sheet music in your key. Prepare 16-32 bars of the music. No acapella singing or taped music. Be prepared to dance and read from the script. Rehearsals: Will commence March 5th, 2017 Performance Dates: Fri. and Sat. evenings April 28th to May 20th. Sun. matinees May 7th and 14th. *CHARACTER INFORMATION* *WOMEN* Fiona MacLaren - Stage age 22-23, Soprano B below middle C to A, must be able to dance well. Dance training a plus. Graceful and altogether lovely. Bright, has a gentle sense of humor, and is completely frank and to the point of being disarming. She must light the stage when on it. Her inner beauty, her belief in love, and her openness about it are what attracts Tommy. She must make plausible falling in love in one short day. Musical numbers include: Waitin’ For My Dearie, The Heather On The Hill, Almost Like Being In Love, From This Day On and Ensemble Numbers. Jean MacLaren - Stage age 18-20, Choral work, lead female dancer, solo work, strong ballet background a big plus. Attractive, shy, diffident. She is betrothed to Charlie. Everyone needs to see why Charlie decided to “Come home across the green” with her the moment she appears on stage. Must be able to emote true feelings through her dance. Meg Brockie - Stage age 20’s-30’s, Alto G below middle C to F, dance training a plus. With Angus, she sells milk and cream in MacConnachy Square. Strong comic supporting role for fun loving woman. Eager to find love and enticing to Jeff. A real bowl full of life, love and fun. Musical numbers include: Down On MacConnachy Square, The Love Of My Life, My Mother’s Wedding Day and Ensemble Numbers. Maggie Anderson - Stage age 18-20’s, choral work, strong dancer, ballet training a plus, solo dance at funeral. She has a yearning for Harry. Her love for him and her disappointment in it not being returned must be plausible. Kate - Stage age 20’s, Choral work, should dance well. Jane Ashton - Stage age 20’s-30’s, choral work, being able to move is a plus. Very attractive, though perhaps a little severe. She is engaged to Tommy in New York. Can also be a part of Townsfolks. *MEN* Tommy Albright - Stage age early 30’s, Baritone Bb to F#, must be able to dance well. Dance training a plus. Virile looking, with an attractive face. He must show his questions and discomfort with his 1947 surroundings and engagement; and his total attraction to and belief, in Fiona and the miracle of Brigadoon. Musical numbers include: The Heather On The Hill, Almost Like Being In Love, The Chase, There But For You Go I, From This Day On and Ensemble Numbers. Charlie Dalrymple - Stage age 20’s, Tenor D below middle C to G, must be able to dance well. Dance training a plus. A sandy-haired youth who is betrothed to Jean. Charlie and Jean are young lovers and when they are together, everyone in the audience should be taken back by their “first love” feelings. Musical numbers include: I’ll Go Home With Bonnie Jean, Come To Me Bend To Me and Ensemble Numbers. Jeff Douglas - Stage age 30’s, Choral work, should be able to move well. Retiring and good natured. Comic actor. Jeff is skeptical of the world. Loves his drink and his women, and can’t understand Tommy’s feelings that it all should matter. Harry Beaton - Stage age mid 20’s, choral work, strong male dancer. Dance Training is a plus. Archie’s son. Slender and extremely sensitive looking. Harry is deeply in love with Jean and learning. He knows he will never have either living in Brigadoon. This terrible despondency leads to the tragedy of the show. Andrew MacLaren - Stage age 50’s, choral work, being able to move is a plus, but not necessary. Father of Fiona and Jean. A hearty soul. Loud, gruff and a bit pompous. Archie Beaton - Stage age 50’s, choral work, being able to move is a plus, but not necessary. A kind looking Scot who sells wool and plaids. Harry’s father and is greatly concerned about his son’s well-being. He knows Harry is troubled and longs to help him. Mr. Lundie - Stage age 50’s plus, choral work, being able to move is a plus. A quaint Scottish school master who is kind. His manner is entirely benign and he speaks with a trace of emotion. He is the Donnie of Brigadoon. Mr. Lundie is the keeper of “The Miracle” and the heart of and soul of Brigadoon. Angus MacGuffie - Stage age 30’s plus, solo and choral work. Sells eggs, milk and cream in MacConnachy Square with Meg. Stuart Dalrymple - Stage age 50’s, Tenor D below middle C to G, solo and choral work, being able to move is a plus, Charlies father. Sells woolen clothes in MacConnachy Square. Musical numbers include: Down on MacConnachy Square. Sandy Dean - Stage age 30’s and up, Bass clef C to D above middle C, solo and choral work, being able to move is a plus. Sells candy in MacConnachy Square. Musical numbers include: Down on MacConnachy Square and Ensemble Numbers. MacGregor - Stage age 30’s and up, Baritone Eb below middle C to Eb above middle C, solo and choral work, being able to move is a plus. Sells candy in MacConnachy Square. Musical numbers include: Down on MacConnachy Square and Ensemble Numbers. Frank - Stage age adult, chorus work, being able to move is a plus. New York bartender. Can also be a part of Townsfolk. 2 Male Sword Dancers - Stage age 16 plus, choral work, solo sword dance at wedding. 2 Male Bagpipers - Stage age adults, choral work if desired. *ENSEMBLE:* Singing Townsfolk of Brigadoon - Stage age 16 and up, choral work, being able to move well is a plus. Dancing Townsfolk of Brigadoon - Stage age 16 and up, dance training is strongly desired. **** Some of both singing and dancing ensemble will double as New York citizens. All ensemble will be considered as Townsfolk. Any questions, please contact the director at dustinmoliver@gmail.com