Chagrin Valley Little Theatre - Auditions For more details, visit www.CVLT.org <http://www.cvlt.org/> or call 440-247-8955 (Mon-Sat, 1-6 PM) * Unless specified otherwise, all CVLT auditions are open to all and no roles are pre-cast. * No appointments are required. * Come prepared to read from the script. * Headshots and acting resumes are welcome, but not required. * CVLT does not offer union contracts and performers are volunteers. * Upcoming auditions also in our Events listing on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre/events> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AUDITIONS for "CALENDAR GIRLS" *Auditions TUESDAY APRIL 5 & WEDNESDAY APRIL 6 at 7:30p * Written by TIM FIRTH ** ** Show Dates: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM, June 3 - June 25, 2016 Directed by Barbara L. Rhoades Adapted by Tim Firth from the 2003 film he wrote with Juliette Towhidi, this endearing comedy is based on the true story of a group of women who produced a nude calendar to raise money for cancer research. Character breakdown (ages somewhat flexible): * Chris, late 40s-60s - Smart, funny, and lively, with a sparkle in her eye. Not afraid to cause a little mischief. * Annie, late 40s-60s - Warm. Entirely likeable and fun-loving. Gets pulled away from her sensible side by Chris, her best friend. * Cora, 50s-60s - Educated, cynical. Dead-pan humor. She’s a single mother of an adult daughter. Needs to be able to sing and (ideally) play the piano. * Marie, 50s-60s - She thinks she’s the leader of the pack. Takes everything very seriously. Efficient and uptight. * Jessie, 60+. Strong personality. Old hippy. Funny. Married. A retired teacher who corrects people’s grammar. * Celia, 45-55 - Posh. Well-built and attractive and knows it. Loves tapping into her wild side. * Ruth, 45-55 - Mousy. The others make fun of her because she’s such a pleaser, but they like her. * John, 50-70 - Annie’s husband. lovable, Funny, smart. A good man. * Rod, 50-70 - Chris’s husband. He gets a big kick out of her. He drinks, he says, but not enough to cause problems. Good pals with John. * Lady Cravenshire, 60+ - Majestic. Think Maggie Smith. * Brenda Hulse, 50+ - A woman committed to tedious subjects. * Elaine, 20s-30s - A beautician with a healthy glow. * Lawrence, 20s-30s - The photographer. Matter-of-fact, a little shy. * Liam, 20s-30s - Jaded from too much show business. The women make him weary. Auditionees will read select scenes from the script. A script is available for review on the theatre premises in advance of auditions. The show is rated PG-13. Please bring your list of conflicts with rehearsal and performance period. Headshots and resumes are welcome but not required. No appointments needed. * The ages are relative and may be adjusted so please don’t be offended if you are asked to read for an “older” role. A little bit of makeup and a wig can work wonders. * We will be using British accents. * If you are cast as one of the Calendar Girls, you will be showing a little skin on stage. In the tradition of vaudevillian fan dancers, the art of the play's nudity lies in what we don't actually see. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ COMING UP: Auditions for "THE ADDAMS FAMILY" *Auditions at 7 PM on Sunday May 15 and Monday May 16, 2016* Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN & RICK ELICE Music & Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on Characters Created by CHARLES ADDAMS SHOW DATES: July 22 - August 20, 2016 Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM | Sundays July 31, August 7, August 14 at 2 PM DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: PAMELA LaFORCE MUSICAL DIRECTOR: ANDY NOVAK It’s BROADWAY. FAMILY STYLE! Charles Addam's familiar gang of macabre and hilarious characters come to life in this devilishly entertaining Tony-nominated musical comedy. Bring your family to meet The Addams Family this summer! ALL ROLES AVAILABLE! GOMEZ ADDAMS: A man of Spanish descent who takes great pride in his family and revels in all it means to be an “Addams.” Smart, comedic actor with tenor vocals. Tango dance required. Stage Age: 40 – 50 years. MORTICIA ADDAMS: A woman who is in shape, attractive, leggy, the strength of the family. She holds the balance of power in the family and often seems like the only emotionally mature member of the clan. An easy comedic actress with a sexy, dry wit. A strong mover with mezzo vocals. Tango dance required. Stage age: 35 – 45 years. UNCLE FESTER: The androgynous family member who serves as the musicals narrator. He is larger than life, an energetic, joyous, child-like presence. A vaudeville style comedian with tenor vocals. Stage Age: 30 – 50 years. WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: Wednesday is an attractive girl who has the same dry wit and sensibility of her mother. Finds love with a “normal” boy (Lucas) and wants to introduce his family to hers. Experiences the youthful drama that comes with first love. Lucas can actually put a smile on her face. Should be able to dance. Strong mixed belt . Stage Age: 20 - 25 years. GRANDMA: She is a feisty 102 year old woman. Fun and quirky, but don’t mess with Grandma. Comedic actress with strong character vocals. Stage Age: 45 – 102 years. PUGSLEY ADDAMS: Young actor. A charming, funny, husky boy who loves being tortured by his sister. Strong, high vocals. Stage Age: 12 – 16 years. LURCH: A very tall male character, the Addams butler who knows all. He speaks in moans and groans without becoming a cartoon version of himself. His movement is always very slow Character actor with a low bass vocals. Stage Age: 25 – 55 years. MAL BEINEKE: Stuffy father of Lucas and exasperated husband to his rhyming wife, Alice. Always looking out for his family. Male actor with high baritone/ tenor vocals. Stage Age: 40 – 50 years. ALICE BEINEKE: Mother of Lucas, devoted to her family so she puts aside her own desires. Quirky female who often speaks in rhyme. Comedic actress with soprano/belt Stage Age: 30 – 45 years. LUCAS BEINEKE: Attractive young man. Fell in love at first sight with Wednesday Addams and plans to marry her. Experiences the youthful pain and drama of young love and struggles with the differences between his family and the Addams family. Contemporary pop tenor vocals. Stage age: 20 – 25 THE ANCESTORS: Male and female ensemble strong singer/dancers who have a fun, energetic and quirky sensibility. Cameo roles available. There will be a lot of dancing "All parts are to LOOK the relevant age, not necessarily BE the relevant age". ​ CVLT is generously funded by Cuyahoga County residents through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and supported by the Ohio Arts Council. CVLT is a proud member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Ohio Community Theatre Association. CVLT.org - 440.247.8955