Auditions
Evans Show
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Alma Show
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Auditions for 2008 musicals:
THE WIZ and HAROLD & MAUDE: AN INTIMATE MUSICAL
Victoria Bussert and Russ Borski, 2008 Theater Co-Artistic Directors
AUDITION DATES/TIMES
Fri, Feb 29…6-11pm EQUITY APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Non-Equity may audition on Friday but no specific appointment times will be reserved. Non-Equity may call and ask to be placed on a list of Friday auditioners who will be heard between the Equity audition appointments.
Sat, Mar 1…10am-6pm EQUITY & NON-EQUITY APPOINTMENTS
Sun, Mar 2…10am-8pm CALLBACKS
Please note - reading from the script and dance auditions will take place at callbacks.
AUDITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING FEBRUARY 1.
Call 216.291.2323 Monday through Friday between 9am and 5pm as of February 1.
CASTING NEEDS
Cain Park is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability are essential to a role.
COMPENSATION
There are salaried Actors Equity Association contracts available. All Non-Equity actors appear in Cain Park productions on a volunteer basis.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Check your calendar for any conflicts before auditioning
(see rehearsal & performance dates below). Rehearsals usually occur Tuesday - Friday evenings and day/evening hours on the weekends.
- Memorize/prepare 2 short songs in the style of the shows
(see THE WIZ below for more details).
- Bring sheet music in the proper key (accompanist provided)-no taped music allowed. Please note: you will not be allowed to audition without sheet music.
- Bring current photo and resume (will be retained by Cain Park).
- Allow enough time to park, fill out your paperwork, and be on time for your audition!
NEW AUDITION LOCATION
Cleveland Heights Community Center (One Monticello Blvd. at Mayfield). [map]
Please note: Cleveland Heights Community Center is a NO SMOKING Facility.
Book by WILLIAM F. BROWN
Music and Lyrics by CHARLIE SMALLS
Based on the story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum
Directed by PIERRE-JACQUES BRAULT
REHEARSALS BEGIN MAY 20
Performance dates: June 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29; July 2, 3, 5, 6 in the Evans Amphitheater at 8pm.
THE WIZ Casting: Equity (Equity Guest Artist Contract) & Non-Equity, ages high school and up. All roles are open. Those auditioning should prepare a jazz, Motown, pop or R&B vocal as one of their selections.
This is a multi-ethnic version of THE WIZ. Casting will not be based solely on looks but rather on those who have the right voices and the right attitudes for the characters. Individuality is key.
Cast of 35: 11 principals, 4 pit singers, 20 singers/dancers for chorus.
• Dorothy - petite actress with good singing voice who dances. Must have strong belt.
• Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion - exceptional character actors who sing and dance.
• The Wiz - character baritone who sings. Gospel.
• Evillene - character actress with strong voice and good comic timing.
• Addaperle and Glinda - actresses who sing.
• Aunt Em, Uncle Henry - actors who sing.
• Large singing/dancing chorus - excellent male and female singers with great
dancing ability from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds will comprise the ensemble.
• Non-singing dancers - all shapes and sizes with interesting physical characteristics
or special skills, such as stilt walkers, gymnasts, contortionists and dancers
specializing in a wide variety of dance styles.
THE WIZ Artistic Staff
Theater Co-Artistic Directors: Victoria Bussert^ & Russ Borski
Directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault
Music Direction by Matthew Webb
Choreography by Martín Céspedes^
Scenic Design by TBA
Lighting Design by Michael Boll
Costume Design by Russ Borski
Sound Design by Stan Kozak
Stage Managed by Will Brandstetter*
^Member, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
*Member, Actors' Equity Association
Book and Lyrics by TOM JONES. Music by JOSEPH THALKEN
Based on the film by Colin Higgins
Directed by VICTORIA BUSSERT
REHEARSALS BEGIN JULY 8
Performance dates: July 31, August 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 in the Alma Theater at 7:30pm.
HAROLD & MAUDE Casting: Equity (Equity SPT Contract) & Non-Equity, ages 18 and older. All roles are open. Some actors will play multiple roles.
• Harold - 17-21 years old, strong tenor
• Maude - 60-80 years old, strong singer
• Mrs. Chasen, Harold's mother - 35-45 years old, very sophisticated, good singer
• Character Man - 30-50 years old, strong bari-tenor, strong comic
• Young Character Woman - 20-30 years old, very strong soprano, strong comic
HAROLD & MAUDE Artistic Staff
Theater Co-Artistic Directors: Victoria Bussert^ & Russ Borski
Directed by Victoria Bussert^
Music Direction by Jodie Ricci
Choreography by Janet Watson^
Scenic & Lighting Design by Russ Borski
Costume Design by Terry Pieritz
Sound Design by Stan Kozak
Stage Managed by Will Brandstetter*
^Member, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
*Member, Actors' Equity Association
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