AUDITIONS

Nine

Musical | Drama

Directed by Chip Joyce

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Auditions

Tuesday, May 21^st and Wednesday, May 22^nd
beginning at 6pm for boys (age 9-13) and men and 7pm for women (age 18 and up). Callbacks, if needed, will take place Tuesday, May 28^th.

Location: Corn Stock Theatre Center

To minimize crowding, we will utilize an online signup system for auditions. Please sign up for a time slot at  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094BAEAB2DA1F85-47058502-auditions

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What to Expect:

Please arrive on time with 32 bars of an appropriate song (not from the show) that shows your range and personality. Bring sheet music or backing track in correct key, no acapella auditions please. Women should dress appropriately for dance/movement with correct shoes (jazz or character), if you have them.

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NINE: The Musical Synopsis

NINE: The Musical is based on the Frederico Fellini film 8 1/2. The setting is 1960s Venice and tells the story of film director Guido Contini, who is facing a midlife crisis, stuck in a creative rut, and wrapped in numerous romantic entanglements. In an attempt to find some peace and save his marriage, he visits a spa near Venice. While Guido struggles here to find a story for his next film, he becomes increasingly preoccupied—visions of all the women from his life appear to him (some in reality, some as memories) as Guido’s life and imagination collide at full force.

NINE: The Musical calls for only one man, one young boy (playing his younger self), and nearly two dozen featured roles for women of ALL ages and types. They are the various women in his life: his wife, his mistress, his mother, his favorite actress, his producer, his harshest critic, and many others. They’ve taught him the various definitions of the word love, and throughout the course of NINE teach him to finally grow up (with the help of some incredible music and dance). Winner of five 1982 Tony Awards including Best Musical, two 2003 Tonys including Best Revival, and the basis for the star studded 2009 movie musical.

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NINE: The Musical Casting:

-ONE man, who can convincingly play age 40 onstage;
-ONE boy who plays his younger self and can convincingly play age nine onstage;
-18-22 women, all ages (18 and up).

The director and production staff of NINE: The Musical support and encourage an inclusive, diverse casting process.

Guido Contini: A brilliant film director going through a mid­life crisis. A lover of all women, from his mistress to his wife to his mother. He is sexy, outrageous, strong, and vulnerable all at the same time. As many of Guido’s struggles are attributed to turning 40, the actor should appear as such. BaritoneTenor

Young Guido: Guido’s inner child who is ultimately his salvation. Must appear to be 9 years old on stage. Should be comfortable with movement. Boy soprano

Luisa Contini: Guido’s wife, a former actress who is well aware of her husband’s artistic genius and his infidelities. Alto

Carla Albanese: Guido’s mistress, young, sexy, smart, and very naive. She should be a great flexible dancer/mover. Soprano with belt mix if possible.

Claudia Nardi: Guido’s muse, a movie star and his former lover. The leading actress in all of his early films. Mezzo Soprano

Guido’s Mother: The one woman Guido loves without deception. Strong, loving, religious, and extremely honest. She appears to Guido in memories of his past and predictions of his future. Soprano

Liliane La Fleur: Guido’s producer and former star of the Folies ­Bergere. A true diva and cunning businesswoman. Speaks with a French accent. A gracefully aging dancer would be ideal. Alto

Lina Darling: La Fleur’s bodyguard. Intimidating and mysterious. Alto or soprano

Stephanie Necrophorus: A sharp film critic who hates Guido’s work. Alto

Saraghina: A voluptuous prostitute from Guido’s past who first teaches Guido about women. Sings the show stopping “Be Italian”. Alto

Our Lady of the Spa: A spiritual being. Guido’s ethereal guide of the spa. Soprano

Mama Maddalena: Chief of the spa chambermaids. She is feisty and comical. Alto

The Italians: Sophia, Maria, Juliette, Annabella, Francesca, Diana, Renata
The Germans: Olga Von Sturm, Heidi VonSturm, Ilsa VonHesse, Gretchen VonKrupf: These women comprise the ensemble. All different ages and vocal ranges.

 

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NINE: the Musical Crew

Director/Scenic Designer: Chip Joyce
Assistant Director: Sydney Abdnour
Music Director: Laura Weaver Hughes
Assistant Music Director: Maggie Sloter
Choreographer: Heather Klaus
Co-Stage Manager/Intimacy Coordinator: Rose Blume
Co-Stage Manager: Devyn Farney
Production Secretary: Erin Pantages
Costumes: Sarah Blume
Props: Jes King
Light Design: Megan Rupert
Makeup: Amy Williams
Hair: Kriss Rickett’s Cochran

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Contact Information

Chip Joyce – elchippo@yahoo.com

Nine

Musical | Drama

Directed by Chip Joyce

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Auditions

Tuesday, May 21^st and Wednesday, May 22^nd
beginning at 6pm for boys (age 9-13) and men and 7pm for women (age 18 and up). Callbacks, if needed, will take place Tuesday, May 28^th.

Location: Corn Stock Theatre Center

To minimize crowding, we will utilize an online signup system for auditions. Please sign up for a time slot at  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094BAEAB2DA1F85-47058502-auditions

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What to Expect:

Please arrive on time with 32 bars of an appropriate song (not from the show) that shows your range and personality. Bring sheet music or backing track in correct key, no acapella auditions please. Women should dress appropriately for dance/movement with correct shoes (jazz or character), if you have them.

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NINE: The Musical Synopsis

NINE: The Musical is based on the Frederico Fellini film 8 1/2. The setting is 1960s Venice and tells the story of film director Guido Contini, who is facing a midlife crisis, stuck in a creative rut, and wrapped in numerous romantic entanglements. In an attempt to find some peace and save his marriage, he visits a spa near Venice. While Guido struggles here to find a story for his next film, he becomes increasingly preoccupied—visions of all the women from his life appear to him (some in reality, some as memories) as Guido’s life and imagination collide at full force.

NINE: The Musical calls for only one man, one young boy (playing his younger self), and nearly two dozen featured roles for women of ALL ages and types. They are the various women in his life: his wife, his mistress, his mother, his favorite actress, his producer, his harshest critic, and many others. They’ve taught him the various definitions of the word love, and throughout the course of NINE teach him to finally grow up (with the help of some incredible music and dance). Winner of five 1982 Tony Awards including Best Musical, two 2003 Tonys including Best Revival, and the basis for the star studded 2009 movie musical.

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NINE: The Musical Casting:

-ONE man, who can convincingly play age 40 onstage;
-ONE boy who plays his younger self and can convincingly play age nine onstage;
-18-22 women, all ages (18 and up).

The director and production staff of NINE: The Musical support and encourage an inclusive, diverse casting process.

Guido Contini: A brilliant film director going through a mid­life crisis. A lover of all women, from his mistress to his wife to his mother. He is sexy, outrageous, strong, and vulnerable all at the same time. As many of Guido’s struggles are attributed to turning 40, the actor should appear as such. BaritoneTenor

Young Guido: Guido’s inner child who is ultimately his salvation. Must appear to be 9 years old on stage. Should be comfortable with movement. Boy soprano

Luisa Contini: Guido’s wife, a former actress who is well aware of her husband’s artistic genius and his infidelities. Alto

Carla Albanese: Guido’s mistress, young, sexy, smart, and very naive. She should be a great flexible dancer/mover. Soprano with belt mix if possible.

Claudia Nardi: Guido’s muse, a movie star and his former lover. The leading actress in all of his early films. Mezzo Soprano

Guido’s Mother: The one woman Guido loves without deception. Strong, loving, religious, and extremely honest. She appears to Guido in memories of his past and predictions of his future. Soprano

Liliane La Fleur: Guido’s producer and former star of the Folies ­Bergere. A true diva and cunning businesswoman. Speaks with a French accent. A gracefully aging dancer would be ideal. Alto

Lina Darling: La Fleur’s bodyguard. Intimidating and mysterious. Alto or soprano

Stephanie Necrophorus: A sharp film critic who hates Guido’s work. Alto

Saraghina: A voluptuous prostitute from Guido’s past who first teaches Guido about women. Sings the show stopping “Be Italian”. Alto

Our Lady of the Spa: A spiritual being. Guido’s ethereal guide of the spa. Soprano

Mama Maddalena: Chief of the spa chambermaids. She is feisty and comical. Alto

The Italians: Sophia, Maria, Juliette, Annabella, Francesca, Diana, Renata
The Germans: Olga Von Sturm, Heidi VonSturm, Ilsa VonHesse, Gretchen VonKrupf: These women comprise the ensemble. All different ages and vocal ranges.

 

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NINE: the Musical Crew

Director/Scenic Designer: Chip Joyce
Assistant Director: Sydney Abdnour
Music Director: Laura Weaver Hughes
Assistant Music Director: Maggie Sloter
Choreographer: Heather Klaus
Co-Stage Manager/Intimacy Coordinator: Rose Blume
Co-Stage Manager: Devyn Farney
Production Secretary: Erin Pantages
Costumes: Sarah Blume
Props: Jes King
Light Design: Megan Rupert
Makeup: Amy Williams
Hair: Kriss Rickett’s Cochran

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Contact Information

Chip Joyce – elchippo@yahoo.com

The Mousetrap

Play | Mystery/Thriller

Directed by Jake Van Hoorn

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Auditions

Saturday, June 29th & Sunday, June 30th at 1pm

Location: Corn Stock Theatre Center

Auditions will be held at Corn Stock at the Winter Playhouse. After filling out the audition sheet, everyone will first be seen individually by the audition team. Please prepare one of the included monologues to perform. Monologues don’t need to be memorized but it’ll help to be familiar with them. After everyone’s had a chance to perform their monologues, auditions will consist of cold readings of group scenes from the script, round robin style.

If you have any questions about what to prepare, do not hesitate to contact the director either on Facebook or at  van.hoorn.jacob@gmail.com

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Summary:

Jake Van Hoorn and Corn Stock Theatre invite you to audition for The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.

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Characters:

MOLLIE RALSTON – (30s-40s) A newlywed who has inherited Monkswell Manor and has opened it as a guesthouse with her husband. A hospitable and warm, if slightly naive, hostess and cook.

GILES RALSTON – (30s-40s) The more cautious proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Supportive of his wife, but less thrilled to run a guesthouse. A traditional gentleman who’s quick to judge his guests.

CHRISTOPHER WREN – (20s-30s) A young architect with a flamboyant and often inappropriate sense of humor. His energetic conversation can appear both lighthearted and sinister.

MRS. BOYLE – (Old) A retiree whose acerbic tone makes her a challenging guest. Strong-willed and uncompromising, with high expectations. Pleased only when expressing disappointment.

MAJOR METCALF – (50s-70s) An affable guest who is willing to help his hosts cope with the consequences of the snowstorm. Retired from the army, steady and calm in the face of conflict.

MISS CASEWELL – (30s-40s) A modern and somewhat aloof young woman travelling on business. Unwilling to discuss private matters and disinterested in the opinion of her fellow guests.

PARAVICINI– (50s-60s) A roguish gentleman who is not forthcoming about his reasons for being there. Delights in the guests’ uncertainty and pays particular attention to his hostess, Mollie.

DETECTIVE SGT. TROTTER – (30s-40s) The young detective assigned to reach Monkswell Manor and report on the situation as it unfolds. Determined and authoritative in his pursuit of the truth.

Casting Note: While there are certain traits the eight actors must portray, it has become evident over 70 years of performances that Christie’s script and characterization allow for great flexibility of the interpretation and embodiment of each role.

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Monologues

Christopher: How do you do? Terrible weather isn’t it? This takes one back to Dickens and Scrooge and that irritating Tiny Tim. So bogus. My taxi gave up at your gate. Wouldn’t attempt the drive. No sporting instinct. …You know you’re not at all as how I’d pictured you. I’ve been thinking of you as a retired general’s widow, Indian Army and that the whole place would be crammed with Benares brass. Instead it’s heavenly-quite heavenly! I’m simply going to love this place! I don’t believe your husband is going to like me. How long have you been married? Are you very much in love? I do like knowing about people. I mean, I think people are so madly interesting. Don’t you?

Mrs. Boyle: The taxi wouldn’t risk coming up the drive. It stopped at the gate. We had to share a taxi from the station – and there was great difficulty in getting that. (accusingly) Nothing ordered to meet us it seems. All trains should have been met. The drive might at least have been cleared of snow. Most offhand and casual I must say. You’ve very young to be running an establishment of this kind. Quite inexperienced. I would’ve said that a proper staff of servants was essential before opening this kind of establishment. I consider your advertisement was most misleading. This is a very old house. I hope you haven’t got dry rot.

Paravicini: Yes-the unexpected guest. The guest you did not invite. The guest who just arrived-from nowhere-out of the storm. It sounds quite dramatic, does it not? Who am I? You do not know.  Where do I come from? You do not know. Me, I am the man of mystery. (He laughs) But now, I tell you this. I complete the picture. From now on there will be no more arrivals. And no departures either. By tomorrow-perhaps even already-we are cut off from civilization. No butcher, no baker, no milkman, no postman, no daily papers-nobody and nothing but ourselves. That is admirable-admirable. It could not suit me better.

Trotter: As the Superintendent sees it, there must be a connection. You’d planned to come here in advance. You’d booked your rooms ahead. What I’m getting at is that anyone who’s been following you around might very well know you were coming here. Now, there’s just one thing to know and I want to know and I want to know it quick. Which one of you is it that has some connection to that business at Longridge Farm? …You’re not being very sensible, you know. One of you is in danger-deadly danger. I’ve got know which one that is.

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Production Staff

Jake Van Hoorn – Director

Bill Barr – Stage Manager

Adrianne Yoder – Costumes

Jes King – Props

Wayne Carey – Lights

Jimmy Lahood – Sound

Chip Joyce – Set Design

Aaron Elwell – Set Construction

Briana Vior-Van Hoorn-Production Secretary

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Contact Information

Jake Van Hoorn – van.hoorn.jacob@gmail.com

The Mousetrap

Play | Mystery/Thriller

Directed by Jake Van Hoorn

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Auditions

Saturday, June 29th & Sunday, June 30th at 1pm

Location: Corn Stock Theatre Center

Auditions will be held at Corn Stock at the Winter Playhouse. After filling out the audition sheet, everyone will first be seen individually by the audition team. Please prepare one of the included monologues to perform. Monologues don’t need to be memorized but it’ll help to be familiar with them. After everyone’s had a chance to perform their monologues, auditions will consist of cold readings of group scenes from the script, round robin style.

If you have any questions about what to prepare, do not hesitate to contact the director either on Facebook or at  van.hoorn.jacob@gmail.com

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Summary:

Jake Van Hoorn and Corn Stock Theatre invite you to audition for The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.

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Characters:

MOLLIE RALSTON – (30s-40s) A newlywed who has inherited Monkswell Manor and has opened it as a guesthouse with her husband. A hospitable and warm, if slightly naive, hostess and cook.

GILES RALSTON – (30s-40s) The more cautious proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Supportive of his wife, but less thrilled to run a guesthouse. A traditional gentleman who’s quick to judge his guests.

CHRISTOPHER WREN – (20s-30s) A young architect with a flamboyant and often inappropriate sense of humor. His energetic conversation can appear both lighthearted and sinister.

MRS. BOYLE – (Old) A retiree whose acerbic tone makes her a challenging guest. Strong-willed and uncompromising, with high expectations. Pleased only when expressing disappointment.

MAJOR METCALF – (50s-70s) An affable guest who is willing to help his hosts cope with the consequences of the snowstorm. Retired from the army, steady and calm in the face of conflict.

MISS CASEWELL – (30s-40s) A modern and somewhat aloof young woman travelling on business. Unwilling to discuss private matters and disinterested in the opinion of her fellow guests.

PARAVICINI– (50s-60s) A roguish gentleman who is not forthcoming about his reasons for being there. Delights in the guests’ uncertainty and pays particular attention to his hostess, Mollie.

DETECTIVE SGT. TROTTER – (30s-40s) The young detective assigned to reach Monkswell Manor and report on the situation as it unfolds. Determined and authoritative in his pursuit of the truth.

Casting Note: While there are certain traits the eight actors must portray, it has become evident over 70 years of performances that Christie’s script and characterization allow for great flexibility of the interpretation and embodiment of each role.

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Monologues

Christopher: How do you do? Terrible weather isn’t it? This takes one back to Dickens and Scrooge and that irritating Tiny Tim. So bogus. My taxi gave up at your gate. Wouldn’t attempt the drive. No sporting instinct. …You know you’re not at all as how I’d pictured you. I’ve been thinking of you as a retired general’s widow, Indian Army and that the whole place would be crammed with Benares brass. Instead it’s heavenly-quite heavenly! I’m simply going to love this place! I don’t believe your husband is going to like me. How long have you been married? Are you very much in love? I do like knowing about people. I mean, I think people are so madly interesting. Don’t you?

Mrs. Boyle: The taxi wouldn’t risk coming up the drive. It stopped at the gate. We had to share a taxi from the station – and there was great difficulty in getting that. (accusingly) Nothing ordered to meet us it seems. All trains should have been met. The drive might at least have been cleared of snow. Most offhand and casual I must say. You’ve very young to be running an establishment of this kind. Quite inexperienced. I would’ve said that a proper staff of servants was essential before opening this kind of establishment. I consider your advertisement was most misleading. This is a very old house. I hope you haven’t got dry rot.

Paravicini: Yes-the unexpected guest. The guest you did not invite. The guest who just arrived-from nowhere-out of the storm. It sounds quite dramatic, does it not? Who am I? You do not know.  Where do I come from? You do not know. Me, I am the man of mystery. (He laughs) But now, I tell you this. I complete the picture. From now on there will be no more arrivals. And no departures either. By tomorrow-perhaps even already-we are cut off from civilization. No butcher, no baker, no milkman, no postman, no daily papers-nobody and nothing but ourselves. That is admirable-admirable. It could not suit me better.

Trotter: As the Superintendent sees it, there must be a connection. You’d planned to come here in advance. You’d booked your rooms ahead. What I’m getting at is that anyone who’s been following you around might very well know you were coming here. Now, there’s just one thing to know and I want to know and I want to know it quick. Which one of you is it that has some connection to that business at Longridge Farm? …You’re not being very sensible, you know. One of you is in danger-deadly danger. I’ve got know which one that is.

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Production Staff

Jake Van Hoorn – Director

Bill Barr – Stage Manager

Adrianne Yoder – Costumes

Jes King – Props

Wayne Carey – Lights

Jimmy Lahood – Sound

Chip Joyce – Set Design

Aaron Elwell – Set Construction

Briana Vior-Van Hoorn-Production Secretary

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Contact Information

Jake Van Hoorn – van.hoorn.jacob@gmail.com