Auditions Aug. 8 & 9 for "Kiss Me Kate" Concert feat. Chagrin Studio Orchestra
*Auditions for "Kiss Me Kate: in Concert"* Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Bella & Samuel Spewack Based on Shakespeare’s *Taming of the Shrew* Presented by The Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra in cooperation with Chagrin Valley Little Theater Auditions: *August 8 & 9, 2022 7:00-9:00* Callbacks (if needed): August 11, 2022 7:00-9:00 Show Dates: October 14, 15 and a matinee Oct 16. Musical Director/Conductor: Stephen A. Eva Stage Director: Michael J. Rogan - This is a concert version, lightly staged with no dancing required, backed by the full Chagrin Studio Orchestra. - Performances and auditions will be at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH - Characters will be cast based on vocal ability - Actors do not have to be age appropriate nor will they be required to dance. - There will be a limited 2-3 week rehearsal schedule starting Sept 25th. - For auditions, please prepare 32 measures of music in the style of the show. - Please bring sheet music. No acapella. - Ages 16 and up. - This is a volunteer production. *Synopsis* *Kiss Me Kate* tells the tale of two once-married, now-divorced musical theater actors, egotistical leading man Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, who are forced to perform opposite each other in a Broadway-bound musical version of William Shakespeare’s *The Taming of the Shrew*, in the roles of Petruchio and Katharina. As the battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, it becomes clear that as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Throw a number of cases of mistaken identity, some gangsters, and additional romantic entanglements into the mix. List of characters: Fred Graham/Petruchio --Baritone Lilli Vanessi/Katherine -- Soprano Lois Lane/Bianca--Mezzo Bill Calhoun/Lucentio--Baritone First Man- gunman--Baritone Second Man- gunman –Baritione Gen. Harrison Howell--Bass/Baritone Hattie--Mezzo Paul--Tenor Flynt--Bari-Tenor Riley --Tenor Pops --Baritone Gremio Hortensio Henry Trevor/Baptista—Bass/Baritone Questions? Contact the director, Michael J. Rogan at Achillesmr@aol.com Chagrin Valley Little Theatre www.CVLT.org <http://CVLT.org> FACEBOOK <http://Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> | INSTAGRAM <http://Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> | TWITTER <http://Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre>
*Auditions for "Kiss Me Kate: in Concert"* Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Bella & Samuel Spewack Based on Shakespeare’s /Taming of the Shrew/ Presented by The Chagrin Falls Studio Orchestra in cooperation with Chagrin Valley Little Theater Auditions: *August 8 & 9, 2022 7:00-9:00* Callbacks (if needed): August 11, 2022 7:00-9:00 Show Dates: October 14, 15 and a matinee Oct 16. Musical Director/Conductor: Stephen A. Eva Stage Director: Michael J. Rogan * This is a concert version, lightly staged with no dancing required, backed by the full Chagrin Studio Orchestra. * Performances and auditions will be at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH * Characters will be cast based on vocal ability * Actors do not have to be age appropriate nor will they be required to dance. * There will be a limited 2-3 week rehearsal schedule starting Sept 25th. * For auditions, please prepare 32 measures of music in the style of the show. * Please bring sheet music. No acapella. * Ages 16 and up. * This is a volunteer production. *Synopsis* * */Kiss Me Kate/ tells the tale of two once-married, now-divorced musical theater actors, egotistical leading man Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, who are forced to perform opposite each other in a Broadway-bound musical version of William Shakespeare’s /The Taming of the Shrew/, in the roles of Petruchio and Katharina. As the battle of the sexes continues onstage and off, it becomes clear that as much as this couple profess to hate each other, they are also still in love. Throw a number of cases of mistaken identity, some gangsters, and additional romantic entanglements into the mix. List of characters: Fred Graham/Petruchio --Baritone Lilli Vanessi/Katherine -- Soprano Lois Lane/Bianca--Mezzo Bill Calhoun/Lucentio--Baritone First Man- gunman--Baritone Second Man- gunman –Baritione Gen. Harrison Howell--Bass/Baritone Hattie--Mezzo Paul--Tenor Flynt--Bari-Tenor Riley --Tenor Pops --Baritone Gremio Hortensio Henry Trevor/Baptista—Bass/Baritone Questions? Contact the director, Michael J. Rogan at Achillesmr@aol.com Chagrin Valley Little Theatre www.CVLT.org <http://CVLT.org> FACEBOOK <http://Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> | INSTAGRAM <http://Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> | TWITTER <http://Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre>
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