[Capdist-auditions] Fame Auditions (Fee Required)

[Troy Acting Guild]

Troy Acting Guild Proudly Presents
FAME
Production Staff:
Director/Producer - Andrew Higgs
Music Director - Rebecca Benjamin


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Show Summary

From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage   success, FAME is nothing short of a global   phenomenon.  

Set during the last years of   New York City's celebrated High School for the   Performing Arts on 46th Street (1980-1984), FAME   JR. is the bittersweet but ultimately inspiring story of   a diverse group of 
students as they commit to four years of grueling   artistic and 
academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show   explores the 
issues that confront many young people today. 


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Fame will be run as a day camp July 2-15, 2012.
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday plus performances.

CAMP AUDITION EXPECTATIONS:
Auditions for actors/actresses ages 12-18 are scheduled for June 2 
from 1:00 - 4:00 at Trinity Church (585 4th Ave. in Lansingburgh, NY). 

Applicants should come willing to sing 16 measures and read from the show. An accompanist and CD player will be available. NO ACCAPELLA AUDITIONS will be permitted. 

There are 30 - 35 available roles for this production.
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE

*** If cast in the production, you are required to accept or decline 
your role within 24 hours of the offer or roles will be recast.

TUITION PAYMENT:
The tuition for this program is $200 per participant.
At the audition you are expected to pay a $25 audition fee.  If cast in
 the production this fee will be deducted from the remaining tuition 
balance.  If your child is cast and does not accept the role or is not cast this fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.  If cast in the production you have 24 hours to accept or decline your 
offer, please note that after that 24 hour grace period the role will be recast.  Tuition balance will be due at the script pickup before the 
first rehearsal scheduled for June 6. 

PLEASE contact us for payment plans and scholarships for this show!

If needed, early drop off or late pickup can be arranged for an 
additional fee. Please contact the director for further information if 
needed.


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Character Breakdown (In alphabetical order)

CARMEN DIAZ - Carmen Diaz believes she is ready for stardom, and nothing is  
going to stop her. This is the role to cast your true triple threat -  
great actor, great singer and great dancer. 		A3-D5 

GOODMAN (GOODY) KING- Goodman (Goody) King is the third band member.
 This role is  perfect for a young student just learning to be confident
 onstage. 		B3-G#4 

GRACE (LAMBCHOPS) LAMB - Grace 
(Lambchops) Lamb is a drummer with a lively personality.  This featured 
role is great for a young actress who isn’t afraid to take  a few risks. 

IRIS KELLY- Iris Kelly pretends she is 
wealthy and high-class but drops  these pretenses once she feels 
comfortable. Iris should be one of your  strongest dancers who can also 
act. 

JOE (JOSE) VEGAS - Joe (José) Vegas is 
the class clown who loves performing on and  offstage. Joe has just a 
few solo lines, so casting an actor who is  funny and over the top is 
more important than finding someone with  brilliant singing skills. 		
A#3-E5 

MABEL WASHINGTON - Mabel Washington enjoys 
performing as much as she hates dieting.  Mabel eventually learns to be 
happy with herself and her body, but not  before fully experiencing the 
pains of being a dancer. When casting  Mabel, try not to cast an 
especially skinny girl; however she does not  need to be overweight 
either. Simply cast a good singer with soul who is  comfortable talking 
about her weight onstage. 		C4-E5 

MISS ESTHER SHERMAN......Ashley France

MR. MYERS......Andrew Higgs

MR. SHEINKOPF......TBA

MS. GRETA BELL......Alex Tomaso

NICK PIAZZA - Nick Piazza is focused on learning the craft of "real"
 acting.  Cast a good singer and actor who has maturity and wisdom on 
his side. 		Db4-F5
 
SCHLOMO METZENBAUM - Schlomo 
Metzenbaum is a really likable guy who tries to get  along with 
everyone. Cast a solid actor and a good singer. It is a bonus  plus if 
Schlomo is able to play the piano. 		C4-F5 

SERENA 
KATZ - Serena Katz loves the life of an artist but is equally as  
interested in boys, specifically Nick. Serena should have a beautiful  
voice and a solid handle on her acting skills. 		G3-Eb5 

TYRONE 
JACKSON - Tyrone Jackson has talent, but he wants to use it his own way 
 rather than conform to the school’s rules. He is constantly switching  
between his tough-guy persona and a young man trying to woo Iris. Tyrone
  is a dancer with no vocal solos, so cast an actor who is a great mover
  that also has solid acting skills. 

ACTING 
ENSEMBLE - Acting  Ensemble are male and female students who are in Mr. 
 Myer’s scenes and  all ensemble numbers. They should be good singers,  
actors and movers. 

DANCE ENSEMBLE - Dance Ensemble  kids have the 
hardest ensemble role in the show,  so cast dancers who  can sing. They 
don’t have to be perfect ballerinas,  but they will need  to look 
comfortable in a dance class at a performing  arts school. 
MUSIC ENSEMBLE
 - Music Ensemble are  kids in all music scenes and ensemble  numbers. 
Cast singers and  actors. It would be a plus if a few of them  can play a
 musical  instrument, which you could highlight during the  show. 

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Fame
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684
www.MTIShows.com  
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