[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for Urinetown at Ghent PLayhouse.

[Judy Staber]

Urinetown – The Musical
Audition Announcement & Breakdowns
October 7, 2011
For the Ghent Playhouse
 
Urinetown – The Musical

 
“Well, hello there.  And welcome – to Urinetown!  Not the place, of course.  The musical.  Urinetown ‘the place’ is…well, it’s a place you’ll hear people referring to a lot throughout the show.”
 
The words of Officer Lockstock – the narrator!  Not us, of course.  Although they serve pretty well as our announcement of auditions for the Ghent Playhouse’s January/February production of this Tony Award-winning celebration of dreams, bunnies, and bodily functions.
 
The setting is a dystopian land where society is suffering from the rampaging effects of ecological devastation.  But with dancing!  Water in this world is so scarce its use must be regulated by a dark and omnipresent corporation, perhaps more powerful than any government ever.  (No, not Starbucks.)  Because of this, even each pee must be preserved – for a fair and modest fee, you understand.  Wayward water wasters can expect but one fate: banishment – to Urinetown!
 
Cheer…for the downtrodden, rising up for restroom rights!

 
Thrill…to the young lovers, hearts beating as one – quite the medical miracle!

 
Gasp…at the idea that anyone could conceive of so off-putting a name for a musical, much less have the audacity to charge admission!

 
Urinetown – The Musical – The Auditions

 
October 24th and 26th, 7 pm, at the Ghent Playhouse – off Route 66, Ghent, NY.
 
Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway show tune or similar standard (accompanist provided).  Readings will be from the script.
 
Available roles:
 
Bobby Strong (20s) – Handsome hero of our story, assistant custodian, and love interest of…
 
Hope Cladwell (20s) – Fresh-faced and captivating idealist, determined not to follow in the footsteps of her father…
 
Caldwell B. Cladwell  (50s) – Domineering president of Urine Good Company.  A bad guy.  Or is he?
 
Officer Lockstock (20s-40s) – A policeman, and friend to…
 
Little Sally (18-20s) – A waif, the conscience of the show
Penelope Pennywise (40s) – Chief custodian at the poorest, filthiest public toilet in town.  Sings about it to…
 
Old Man Strong (40s-50s) – Bobby’s doomed dad, and husband to…
 
Old Ma Strong (40s-50s) – Just what her name suggests
 
Mr. McQueen (20s-40s) – Cladwell’s right-hand man
 
Officer Barrel (20s-30s) – Lockstock’s left-hand man
 
Senator Fipp (30s-50s) – A senator
 
Hot Blades Harry (20s-30s) – A poor man
 
Soupy Sue (20s-30s) – A poor woman
 
Tiny Tom (teens-20s) – A poor boy
 
Little Becky Two-Shoes (teens-20s) – A poor girl
 
Robby the Stockfish, Billy Boy Bill, Mrs. Millenium, Dr. Billeaux (and various roles may be doubled)
 
Questions may be directed to the director: Sky Vogel – skyvogel at aol.com




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