Auditions: Nine

Nine

Musical | Drama

Directed by Chip Joyce

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Contact Information

Chip Joyce – elchippo@yahoo.com