AUDITIONS

Oliver!

Musical | Drama

Directed by Pam Orear

Auditions

Pick one time to attend during designated age.

Friday, April 26th:

6:00-9:00: Adults Only

Saturday, April 27th:

10:00 AM – Noon: Youth Only (7-17)

1:00 – 3:00 PM : Adults Only

3:00- 5:00 PM: All Ages (7-Adult)

Sunday, April 28th:

1:00 – 5:00 PM: All Ages (7 – Adult)

Monday, April 29th: Call Backs

Oliver is a MainStage Tent Production performed

July 12-20th – possible holdovers 21st & 22nd

Youth must be 7 years old to audition

Auditions held at CST Theatre Center

1700 N. Park Road (up hill from the tent)

For college students and others not in town for the auditions, you will be able to do a virtual audition by submitting a self tape. Please contact director Pam Orear at pamorear11@gmail.com for instructions. 

Director: Pam Orear

Choreographer: Erica Franken

Vocal / Orchestra Director: Andrea Molina

What to Expect:

Please come prepared with 32 bars of a song that best compliments your personality and voice. You can either bring sheet music or a backing track already transposed to your key. Speaker will be provided. Dress appropriately (including shoes) for a dance/ movement audition.

Youth ages 7-12 are welcome to learn the first two versus of Consider Yourself in lieu of a prepared song. Here is a link to practice. No music needed. https://youtube.com/watch?v=17Z3g9Hym5Q&si=r6JsZYyxEYpPy-p8

Rehearsals begin May 6th Mon.-Fri. evenings with a few scheduled weekends

Must bring rehearsal conflicts to auditions from May 6- July 4

Mandatory rehearsals begin July 5th

Must be able to commit to all possible dark nights and holdover performances thru July 22

OLIVER! SYNOPSIS

Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young,orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and – most importantly – for love. When Oliver is picked up on the street by a boy named the Artful Dodger, he is welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. When Oliver is falsely accused of a theft he didn’t commit, he is rescued by a kind and wealthy gentleman, to the dismay of Fagin’s violent sidekick, Bill Sikes. Caught in the middle is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is trapped under Bill’s thumb, but desperate to help Oliver, with tragic results. With spirited, timeless songs like “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where Is Love,” Oliver! is a musical classic

OLIVER! CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Large Ethnically Diverse Cast of Adults & Youth

PRINCIPAL AND SUPPORTING ROLES

Fagin: Early 50’s to 60”s – Strong Performer / Actor/Singer / Able to move well

Described as a very personable con man, an old thespian, devious, petty thief, sly fox, father figure, a teacher, and eccentric yet lovable villain. A man of many dimensions who takes in homeless youth and trains them to pick pockets for him.  This is a large demanding role with significant character acting and singing.

British (London) accent

Baritone A-F

Nancy: 20’s to 30’s – Strong Performer/ Singer (good belt)/Actress / Dancer

When she was younger she worked for Fagin and is now a mother figure to Fagin’s gang. Longing for a better life, she has strong morals, a kind heart, tough and street smart. She is also a victim of abuse at the hands of Bill Sykes, the man she believes she loves. Nancy is the tragic heroine. Large and demanding singing and acting role.

Cockney accent

Alto A3 –E5

Oliver Twist: 7 to 12 – Strong Performer /Singer (Soprano) / Actor / Must be able to move well

An orphan workhouse boy who is overworked and underfed. Oliver is young, small, and innocent, but is also feisty, charming, and intelligent. Naive and easy to manipulate and mistreat however he never loses his sense of morality or kindness. Oliver is the sweet little waif that melts everyone’s hearts. Very large and demanding singing and acting role.

British (London) accent – not Cockney

Soprano A3-F5

Artful Dodger:  12 to 17 – Strong Performer/ Singer/ Actor / Dancer

The brightest of the Fagin gang. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years. Considered Fagin’s “right hand man.”  He is well-spoken, precocious, and utterly charming.  Needs an actor with a strong and dynamic stage presence and a quirky yet bright personality. Demanding role.

Cockney accent

Soprano / Baritone (depending on voice change) A#3/Bb3 –F5

Bill Sykes:  30’s to 40’s – Strong Singer/Actor

Also worked for Fagin as a youth now a professional burglar and feared master criminal. A cruel and merciless brut who is lacking empathy or remorse.  Prone to fits of rage, he can turn violent at the slightest provocation. Everyone is fearful of his presence.

Cockney accent

Bass -BaritoneC#3 –C2

Mr. Bumble: 40’s to 60’s – Strong Singer / Character Actor

‘The Master of the Workhouse who is a pompous, self-righteous, greedy, and a corrupt bureaucrat. He oversees the workhouse where Oliver lives as a child where he abuses all those under him and is offended by the impositions on him.

British accent

Baritone -high tenor C-A

Widow Corney: 30’s to 50’s – Strong Character Actress / Solo singing

The domineering Mistress of the Workhouse who is sharp tongued and corrupt like Bumbles. She is demeaning and demanding. Comedic ability is required.

Cockney accent

Soprano belt D-G

Mr. Brownlow: 50’s to 70’s   Strong Actor / Possible Solo Singing

Oliver’s grandfather who is a kind and wealthy upper class gentleman. He is compassionate, understanding, and strong in his convictions. Will stand up for what he believes is right and does not go along with the London elite. This character will be cast as either a singer or non-singer. Opportunity for a singer to do some solo singing.

Upper crust British accent

Bet: 18 – 25   Some Solo Singing / Actress / Dancer

Nancy’s friend who also had worked for Fagin as a pickpocket. She is charmed by Oliver and befriends him. Fantasizes about being rich.

Cockney accent

Mezzo -Soprano D-F

Mrs. Bedwin:  40’s to 60’s – Actress / Solo Singing

Brownlow’s housekeeper. Warm and nurturing.

British (London) accent

Mezzo C4 to D4

Mr. Sowerberry: 40’s to 60’s – Character Actor / Solo Singing

The town’s undertaker who is stingy and rather creepy. He rather likes Oliver but he can’t stand up to his domineering wife.

Comedic ability is required.

Cockney accent

Baritone C2-F3

Mrs. Sowerberry: Late 30’s to 50’s – Character Actress / Solo Singing

The wife of Mr. Sowerberry who is more business savvy than her husband.  She is stingy, mean-spirited, judgmental, and constantly nagging her henpecked husband. Dislikes Oliver.

Cockney accent

Mezzo Soprano C3-F5

Noah Claypole: 18 to 25 – Strong Actor – No Solo Singing

Undertaker’s apprentice, who feels threatened by, dislikes and torments Oliver. He has a flirtatious relationship with Charlotte

Cockney accent

Charlotte: 16 – 21 – Strong Actress – No Solo Singing

Sowerberry’s rude and obnoxious daughter who takes great pleasure in teasing Oliver and flirts with Noah.

Cockney accent

Dr. Grimwig:  50’s to 70’s –  Actor / No Solo Singing

Upper crust British accent

Charlie Bates: 14 – 17 – Singer / Actor / Dancer

Part of Fagin’s Gang and 2nd in command. Strong personality. He is a great admirer of the Artful Dodger and an accomplished pocket-picker.

Baritone B4 – G4

Vocal range bottom:

Cockney Accent

Old Sally: 50’s to 70”s – Character Actress  – No Solo Singing

An old, sickly pauper who acts as a nurse at Oliver’s birth in the workhouse.  She dies on stage after revealing truth about Oliver.

Will double in Ensemble

Cockney accent

Matron: 59’s to 60’s-Character Actress – No Solo Singing

Friend of Old Sally’s who works in the Workhouse.

Will double in Ensemble

Chairman: 30’s to 50’s – Character Actor – No Solo Singing

The Chairman is a small featured role in the Three Cripples Public House.

Part of Cockney Ensemble

PRINCIPAL ENSEMBLES

Fagin’s  Gang:  10 to 17 – Youth both male and female – Must be good Performers / Singers / Dancers

Fagin’s gang who come from the streets of London are taught to pick pockets and be petty thieves. They show devotion to Fagin even though he takes what they steal and keeps it for himself.  They work for Fagin in exchange for food and shelter. They all consider Fagin a teacher and father / grandfather image. Major performers in the show.

Cockney Lower Class Ensemble:  Male and Female Adults – Singers/ Able to move well

Cockney Lower Class Dancers: Male and Female Adults – Singers/ Very Strong Dancers

London Upper Class Ensemble: Male and Female Adults & Youth all ages – Singers / Able to move well

London Upper Class Dancers: Male and Female Adults – Singers/ Very Strong Dancers

Workhouse  Orphans:  7 to 13 – Youth male & female Singers / Able to move well

Orphans who live in the Workhouse with Oliver and are abused at the hands of Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney. They are hungry because they don’t get enough food.  The orphans all dream of good food and eating until they are full.

SOLO SINGING ROLES WHO WILL DOUBLE IN COCKNEY ENSEMBLE

The Rose Seller (mezzo)

Strawberry Seller (soprano)

Milk Maid (soprano)

Knife Grinder (baritone)

Long Song Seller (Tenor)

SUPPORTING ROLES WHO WILL DOUBLE IN ENSEMBLES

Workhouse Assistants (Males 18 – 25)

Bow Street Runners  (Males 20’s to 50’s)

Governors(Males 40’s to 60’s)

OLIVER PRODUCTION STAFF & CREW

Director:  Pam Orear

Choreographer: Erica Franken

Vocal / Orchestra Director: Andrea Molina

Stage Manager: Natalie Holland

Backstage Manager:

Production Coordinator: Tracie Carey

Production Managers: Roz Helms & Peggy Hupp

Lighting Manager: Wayne Carey

Light Design: Pam Orear, Wayne Carry, Riley Reynolds

Light Programmer/Executor: Riley Reynolds

Sound Manager: Frank Blain

Costume Manager:

Prop Managers: Teresa Black & Kristin Whittaker

Make-Up & Hair Manager:: Amy Williams

Set Construction Manager: Chris Franken

Scenic Designer: Gene Bourke

Scenic Painters: Gene Bourke & Megan Couri

Set Design: Pam Orear, Chris Franken, Gene Bourke, Megan Couri

House Manager:

Set Construction Team: Eldon Beever, Ric Creasy, Ken Hupp, Cagni Orear, Doug Orear, Jonathan Ramirez

Costume Team: Cheri Beever, Stephanie Byrne, Peggy Creasy, Aleisha Graves, Paula Graves, Carrie McMillion

Make-Up & Hair Team:

Contact Information

Pam Orear – pamorear11@gmail.com

Oliver!

Musical | Drama

Directed by Pam Orear

Auditions

Pick one time to attend during designated age.

Friday, April 26th:

6:00-9:00: Adults Only

Saturday, April 27th:

10:00 AM – Noon: Youth Only (7-17)

1:00 – 3:00 PM : Adults Only

3:00- 5:00 PM: All Ages (7-Adult)

Sunday, April 28th:

1:00 – 5:00 PM: All Ages (7 – Adult)

Monday, April 29th: Call Backs

Oliver is a MainStage Tent Production performed

July 12-20th – possible holdovers 21st & 22nd

Youth must be 7 years old to audition

Auditions held at CST Theatre Center

1700 N. Park Road (up hill from the tent)

For college students and others not in town for the auditions, you will be able to do a virtual audition by submitting a self tape. Please contact director Pam Orear at pamorear11@gmail.com for instructions. 

Director: Pam Orear

Choreographer: Erica Franken

Vocal / Orchestra Director: Andrea Molina

What to Expect:

Please come prepared with 32 bars of a song that best compliments your personality and voice. You can either bring sheet music or a backing track already transposed to your key. Speaker will be provided. Dress appropriately (including shoes) for a dance/ movement audition.

Youth ages 7-12 are welcome to learn the first two versus of Consider Yourself in lieu of a prepared song. Here is a link to practice. No music needed. https://youtube.com/watch?v=17Z3g9Hym5Q&si=r6JsZYyxEYpPy-p8

Rehearsals begin May 6th Mon.-Fri. evenings with a few scheduled weekends

Must bring rehearsal conflicts to auditions from May 6- July 4

Mandatory rehearsals begin July 5th

Must be able to commit to all possible dark nights and holdover performances thru July 22

OLIVER! SYNOPSIS

Bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel to life, Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young,orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and – most importantly – for love. When Oliver is picked up on the street by a boy named the Artful Dodger, he is welcomed into a gang of child pickpockets led by the conniving, but charismatic, Fagin. When Oliver is falsely accused of a theft he didn’t commit, he is rescued by a kind and wealthy gentleman, to the dismay of Fagin’s violent sidekick, Bill Sikes. Caught in the middle is the warm-hearted Nancy, who is trapped under Bill’s thumb, but desperate to help Oliver, with tragic results. With spirited, timeless songs like “As Long as He Needs Me,” “Food, Glorious Food,” and “Where Is Love,” Oliver! is a musical classic

OLIVER! CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Large Ethnically Diverse Cast of Adults & Youth

PRINCIPAL AND SUPPORTING ROLES

Fagin: Early 50’s to 60”s – Strong Performer / Actor/Singer / Able to move well

Described as a very personable con man, an old thespian, devious, petty thief, sly fox, father figure, a teacher, and eccentric yet lovable villain. A man of many dimensions who takes in homeless youth and trains them to pick pockets for him.  This is a large demanding role with significant character acting and singing.

British (London) accent

Baritone A-F

Nancy: 20’s to 30’s – Strong Performer/ Singer (good belt)/Actress / Dancer

When she was younger she worked for Fagin and is now a mother figure to Fagin’s gang. Longing for a better life, she has strong morals, a kind heart, tough and street smart. She is also a victim of abuse at the hands of Bill Sykes, the man she believes she loves. Nancy is the tragic heroine. Large and demanding singing and acting role.

Cockney accent

Alto A3 –E5

Oliver Twist: 7 to 12 – Strong Performer /Singer (Soprano) / Actor / Must be able to move well

An orphan workhouse boy who is overworked and underfed. Oliver is young, small, and innocent, but is also feisty, charming, and intelligent. Naive and easy to manipulate and mistreat however he never loses his sense of morality or kindness. Oliver is the sweet little waif that melts everyone’s hearts. Very large and demanding singing and acting role.

British (London) accent – not Cockney

Soprano A3-F5

Artful Dodger:  12 to 17 – Strong Performer/ Singer/ Actor / Dancer

The brightest of the Fagin gang. Very energetic, highly personable, intelligent and savvy beyond his years. Considered Fagin’s “right hand man.”  He is well-spoken, precocious, and utterly charming.  Needs an actor with a strong and dynamic stage presence and a quirky yet bright personality. Demanding role.

Cockney accent

Soprano / Baritone (depending on voice change) A#3/Bb3 –F5

Bill Sykes:  30’s to 40’s – Strong Singer/Actor

Also worked for Fagin as a youth now a professional burglar and feared master criminal. A cruel and merciless brut who is lacking empathy or remorse.  Prone to fits of rage, he can turn violent at the slightest provocation. Everyone is fearful of his presence.

Cockney accent

Bass -BaritoneC#3 –C2

Mr. Bumble: 40’s to 60’s – Strong Singer / Character Actor

‘The Master of the Workhouse who is a pompous, self-righteous, greedy, and a corrupt bureaucrat. He oversees the workhouse where Oliver lives as a child where he abuses all those under him and is offended by the impositions on him.

British accent

Baritone -high tenor C-A

Widow Corney: 30’s to 50’s – Strong Character Actress / Solo singing

The domineering Mistress of the Workhouse who is sharp tongued and corrupt like Bumbles. She is demeaning and demanding. Comedic ability is required.

Cockney accent

Soprano belt D-G

Mr. Brownlow: 50’s to 70’s   Strong Actor / Possible Solo Singing

Oliver’s grandfather who is a kind and wealthy upper class gentleman. He is compassionate, understanding, and strong in his convictions. Will stand up for what he believes is right and does not go along with the London elite. This character will be cast as either a singer or non-singer. Opportunity for a singer to do some solo singing.

Upper crust British accent

Bet: 18 – 25   Some Solo Singing / Actress / Dancer

Nancy’s friend who also had worked for Fagin as a pickpocket. She is charmed by Oliver and befriends him. Fantasizes about being rich.

Cockney accent

Mezzo -Soprano D-F

Mrs. Bedwin:  40’s to 60’s – Actress / Solo Singing

Brownlow’s housekeeper. Warm and nurturing.

British (London) accent

Mezzo C4 to D4

Mr. Sowerberry: 40’s to 60’s – Character Actor / Solo Singing

The town’s undertaker who is stingy and rather creepy. He rather likes Oliver but he can’t stand up to his domineering wife.

Comedic ability is required.

Cockney accent

Baritone C2-F3

Mrs. Sowerberry: Late 30’s to 50’s – Character Actress / Solo Singing

The wife of Mr. Sowerberry who is more business savvy than her husband.  She is stingy, mean-spirited, judgmental, and constantly nagging her henpecked husband. Dislikes Oliver.

Cockney accent

Mezzo Soprano C3-F5

Noah Claypole: 18 to 25 – Strong Actor – No Solo Singing

Undertaker’s apprentice, who feels threatened by, dislikes and torments Oliver. He has a flirtatious relationship with Charlotte

Cockney accent

Charlotte: 16 – 21 – Strong Actress – No Solo Singing

Sowerberry’s rude and obnoxious daughter who takes great pleasure in teasing Oliver and flirts with Noah.

Cockney accent

Dr. Grimwig:  50’s to 70’s –  Actor / No Solo Singing

Upper crust British accent

Charlie Bates: 14 – 17 – Singer / Actor / Dancer

Part of Fagin’s Gang and 2nd in command. Strong personality. He is a great admirer of the Artful Dodger and an accomplished pocket-picker.

Baritone B4 – G4

Vocal range bottom:

Cockney Accent

Old Sally: 50’s to 70”s – Character Actress  – No Solo Singing

An old, sickly pauper who acts as a nurse at Oliver’s birth in the workhouse.  She dies on stage after revealing truth about Oliver.

Will double in Ensemble

Cockney accent

Matron: 59’s to 60’s-Character Actress – No Solo Singing

Friend of Old Sally’s who works in the Workhouse.

Will double in Ensemble

Chairman: 30’s to 50’s – Character Actor – No Solo Singing

The Chairman is a small featured role in the Three Cripples Public House.

Part of Cockney Ensemble

PRINCIPAL ENSEMBLES

Fagin’s  Gang:  10 to 17 – Youth both male and female – Must be good Performers / Singers / Dancers

Fagin’s gang who come from the streets of London are taught to pick pockets and be petty thieves. They show devotion to Fagin even though he takes what they steal and keeps it for himself.  They work for Fagin in exchange for food and shelter. They all consider Fagin a teacher and father / grandfather image. Major performers in the show.

Cockney Lower Class Ensemble:  Male and Female Adults – Singers/ Able to move well

Cockney Lower Class Dancers: Male and Female Adults – Singers/ Very Strong Dancers

London Upper Class Ensemble: Male and Female Adults & Youth all ages – Singers / Able to move well

London Upper Class Dancers: Male and Female Adults – Singers/ Very Strong Dancers

Workhouse  Orphans:  7 to 13 – Youth male & female Singers / Able to move well

Orphans who live in the Workhouse with Oliver and are abused at the hands of Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney. They are hungry because they don’t get enough food.  The orphans all dream of good food and eating until they are full.

SOLO SINGING ROLES WHO WILL DOUBLE IN COCKNEY ENSEMBLE

The Rose Seller (mezzo)

Strawberry Seller (soprano)

Milk Maid (soprano)

Knife Grinder (baritone)

Long Song Seller (Tenor)

SUPPORTING ROLES WHO WILL DOUBLE IN ENSEMBLES

Workhouse Assistants (Males 18 – 25)

Bow Street Runners  (Males 20’s to 50’s)

Governors(Males 40’s to 60’s)

OLIVER PRODUCTION STAFF & CREW

Director:  Pam Orear

Choreographer: Erica Franken

Vocal / Orchestra Director: Andrea Molina

Stage Manager: Natalie Holland

Backstage Manager:

Production Coordinator: Tracie Carey

Production Managers: Roz Helms & Peggy Hupp

Lighting Manager: Wayne Carey

Light Design: Pam Orear, Wayne Carry, Riley Reynolds

Light Programmer/Executor: Riley Reynolds

Sound Manager: Frank Blain

Costume Manager:

Prop Managers: Teresa Black & Kristin Whittaker

Make-Up & Hair Manager:: Amy Williams

Set Construction Manager: Chris Franken

Scenic Designer: Gene Bourke

Scenic Painters: Gene Bourke & Megan Couri

Set Design: Pam Orear, Chris Franken, Gene Bourke, Megan Couri

House Manager:

Set Construction Team: Eldon Beever, Ric Creasy, Ken Hupp, Cagni Orear, Doug Orear, Jonathan Ramirez

Costume Team: Cheri Beever, Stephanie Byrne, Peggy Creasy, Aleisha Graves, Paula Graves, Carrie McMillion

Make-Up & Hair Team:

Contact Information

Pam Orear – pamorear11@gmail.com

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

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

The Mousetrap

Play | Mystery/Thriller

Directed by Jake Van Hoorn

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Contact Information

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

The Mousetrap

Play | Mystery/Thriller

Directed by Jake Van Hoorn

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Contact Information

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