Auditions for the outrageous musical *RUTHLESS!* will take place at The Beck Center in Lakewood on: Sunday, July 24th (Appts. from 6:30 to 8PM) and Tuesday, July 26th (Appts. from 5:30PM to 7:30PM) *Call the Beck Center Box Office to schedule your appointment at 216-521-2540 x10* *Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. Anything includes murdering the leading lady! This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run. * *What do the critics say about this madcap and kitschy show???* "A spoof that has enough absurd plot twists and multiple identities to fill several old movies...The fun comes from the sheer brazenness!" - *The New York Times* "Hilarious...It is beyond praise!" - *New York Daily News * "Wild amusement." - *New York Post *"A demented pleasure. Cheery, cheeky burlesque humor that evokes *Your Show of Shows*." - *New* *York Newsday* "Merry mayhem...Malicious, delicious and a total joy." - *New York Observer * "Brilliant." - *USA Today* "A wonderfully smart and funny send up of every Broadway brat from *Gypsy* to *The Bad Seed*...loaded with campy wit and charm." - *Variety* *Full info on this show can be found at the link below, including musical cuts!* http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/2149/ruthless *Here is the wiki link:* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthless! --------------- *Preparation: Please prepare one vocal selection from the Musical Theatre genre, not to exceed 90 seconds. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided, or you may bring your own.* Matthew Wright joins the cast as Sylvia St. Croix, but *all other roles (ALL Female!) are open.* Age range for *Tina* (who should have a great belt and strong tap skills) is 10 to 12. Under 5' 0" is ideal, but we will consider taller. The other roles (*4 or 5* depending upon role doubling) range from mid 20's through mid 60's. This is a terrific show to showcase amazing female talent!! One AEA contract is available (Guest Artist Tier One) All other actors (18 years of age and older) receive stipends for their participation. *Performance dates:* Sept. 16th thru Oct.16th (Fri/Sat/Sun Performances ONLY) *Rehearsals Begin:* Circa August 13th *Staff for this production*: Bill Roudebush (Director) Larry Goodpaster (Musical Director) Martin Cespedes (Choreographer) Jamie Benetto (Production Stage Manager) if you have further questions please email Scott at scottdavidspence@gmail.com Otherwise, simply call 216-521-2540 x10 to schedule your appointment.