Based on the beloved 1968 film, with music by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman. Caractacus Potts and his two children join up with Truly Scrumptious, daughter of a candy company magnate, aboard the fantastical titular car to rescue Grandpa Potts from the nasty Baron Bomburst.
AUDITIONS:
Saturday August 22 1PM
Sunday August 23 7PM
Call-Backs: Monday August 24 7PM
Prepare
32 bars of music and come dressed for movement.
Production dates Nov 20 thru Dec 19, 2015. Fridays/Saturdays at 8, plus three Sunday matinees.
Director—Michael
J Rogan: achillesmr@aol.com, cell 440-781-9235
Musical director— Lynne Provance
Choreographer— Pamela LaForce
Stage Manager— Helen Rizi - Hlrizi@aol.com
ROLES:
Director is looking for a large cast and familes are encouraged to audition.
The
Car—this role has been precast.
Caractacus Potts—eccentric, brilliant, English inventor and
loving father. Male 30's to 40's, Bari-tenor
Truly Scrumptious—Strong and independent, but gentle, Falls in
love with Caractacus. Female 20's-30's. Soprano
Grandpa Potts—Former war hero fond of telling stories. Male
plays 60's. Baritone
Baron Bornburst—Ruler of Vulgaria. Male adult any age. Baritone
Baroness Bomburst—wife of the baron. Tyrannical and dramatic.
Adult female. Soprano.
The Toymaker—Smart but frightened. Adult male. Bari-tenor.
Jeremy Potts—Caractucus's son. Male 8-13. Soprano
Jemima Potts—Caractucus's daughter. Female 8-14 Soprano
Boris—a Vulgarian spy. Male adult. Bari-tenor. Will consider
female.
Goran—a Vulgarian spy. Male adult. Bari-tenor. Will consider
female.
Speaking
roles:
The Childcatcher—evil and manipulative, adult male or female
Lord Scrumpitous—owner of the Sweet Factory. Busy, important and
decision. Male plays 40-60. Coggins—Garage Owner. Adult male
Junkman—Adult male
Miss Phillips—Adult female Candy factory receptionist.
Turkey Farmer— Adult male
Sid—gets his hair burned off at the fair
Violet—Sid's wife
Other featured roles: Soldier Captain, Children in the sewer: Stephen, Greta, Susan, Marta, Toby
Ensemble includes: Hidden children in the sewers. Soldiers, Inventors, English spectators, Fair-goers, Vulgarians, Morris Dancers, Tango Dancers, Sweet Factory Workers
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and is supported by the Ohio Arts Council.