Independence Community Theatre announces auditions for... "KISS ME, KATE" Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Sam and Bella Spewack Directed by Brenton Cochran Choreographed by Melanie Leibold Musical Direction by Keith Stiver Stage Managed by Amy McSweeney PERFORMANCES: November 1st - 17th, 2024 (Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2:00pm) REHEARSALS: Sunday and Thursday evenings from 7-10pm in August / September, Monday - Wednesday evenings from 7-10pm in October. AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD SUNDAY JUNE 30TH from 6:00pm - 10:00pm. SCHEDULE YOUR SLOT AT: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../60B0544ABA62EA7FC1... <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544ABA62EA7FC1-50038488-auditions?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0vqN3vRcZ1O39_ADI76GooTgZNAXb020oBZ5aIqsYF35MW45SF54tv0yk_aem_UQKsBEWuDlrwOI2VyNFtlA#/> PREPARE: A vocal selection 32 bars in the style of the show. There will be cold-readings from the script. A dance audition will be held at callbacks at a later date if needed. Please bring the music in a binder and easily able to read. An accompanist will be provided. 20 ROLES AVAILABLE FOR AGES 16 AND UP WITH ONE YOUNG MALE AGE 10 AND UP. SYNOPSIS: Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, Kiss Me, Kate combines the irreverent humor of four brilliant writers: Sam and Bella Spewack, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare. Musical numbers include "So In Love," "Wunderbar," "Tom, Dick or Harry," "Too Darn Hot," "Brush Up Your Shakespeare," "I Hate Men," "Always True to You (In My Fashion)" and "Another Op'nin, Another Show." ROLES IN "KISS ME, KATE" (Baltimore Players/Shrew Players): 1 - POPS / PADUA PRIEST - Stage doorman, part of male quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca", third male solo for "Cantiamo D'Amore" 2 - HATTIE - Lilli Vanessi's dresser. Sings "Another Openin' Another Show" 3 - PAUL - Fred Graham's dresser, specialty dancer & leader of solo trio for "Too Darn Hot" 4 - RALPH / ENSEMBLE SINGER - Stage manager, ensemble in Padua. 5 - LOIS LANE / BIANCA MINOLA - *This role has been precast*. 6 - BILL CALHOUN / LUCENTIO - A Broadway hoofer, Lois' partner and a chronic gambler. 7 - LILLI VANESSI / KATHARINE MINOLA - A star and screen actress, the former wife of Fred Graham. 8 - DANCE CAPTAIN / GREGORY - Servant to Petruchio, ensemble dancer & Padua recorder player. 9 - FRED GRAHAM / PETRUCHIO - Writer, Producer, Director, Actor and Superman. 10 - HARRY TREVOR / BAPTISTA MINOLA - A veteran character actor and Father to Katharine. 11 - STAGEHAND #1 /NATHANIEL - Part of male quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca", Padua mandolin player & 2nd male solo for "Cantiamo D'Amore". 12 - FIRST MAN / "AIDE" TO KATHARINE - Gunman enforcer & half the donkey for "Finale Act Two". 13 - SECOND MAN / "AIDE TO KATHARINE - Gunman's Son & other half of the donkey for "Finale Act Two". 14 - FLYNT / GREMIO - Motorcyclist, Aide to General Howell, First Suitor. 15 - RILEY / HORTENSIO - Motorcyclist, Aide to General Howell, Second Suitor. 16 - STAGEHAND #2 / PHILIP - Part of Male Quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca", part of Vocal Trio for "Too Darn Hot" and half the donkey for "We Open in Venice". 17 - STAGEHAND #3 / HABERDASHER - Part of Male Quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca" and part of Vocal Trio for "Too Darn Hot" and half the donkey for "We Open in Venice". 18 - GENERAL HARRISON HOWELL - Career military officer, politician and Lilli's "new" man. 19 - WARDROBE LADY / ENSEMBLE SINGER - Part of female quartet for "Bianca" and opens the show in "Another Openin' Another Show". 20 - MAKEUP LADY / PADUA INN WAITRESS - Part of female quartet for "Bianca". Any questions, please feel free to reach the Director at fashionlovestheatre@gmail.com.