[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for "Sunday in the Park with George" Feb. 5 & 7

[Bill Hickman]

             Schenectady Civic Players    

                                   12 South Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

 

  Open auditions for . . .

 

      James Lapine (book) and Stephen Sondheim's (music & lyrics)  

      " Sunday in the Park with George" 

       Directed by Duncan Morrison. Musical Director, Valerie A. Lord

 

-- Tuesday, February 5, and Thursday, February 7  -

 

(Roles for at least 17 men, and  women, ages 20s to 70s, plus one girl, 10 - 12.)  

 

 

SCHENECTADY CIVIC PLAYERS -- Open auditions for "Sunday in the Park with George," the musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim.  Directed by Duncan Morrison.  Musical Director Valerie A. Lord.  At Schenectady Civic Playhouse, 12 So. Church St., Schenectady. Tuesday, February 5, and Thursday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m.  Sign-ups begin at 7:15 p.m. (Performance dates May 3 - 5 and 8 - 12.)  More info from the director at email nemorrisonduncan at yahoo.com or 469-2269.

 

Inspired by Georges Seurat's famous painting,  "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" this Sondheim/Lapine musical is one of the most acclaimed shows of our time.  Brimming with beauty and light, this Pulitzer Prize winner is a deeply insightful and highly personal examination of life through art and the artist.  

 

Director Duncan Morrison has outlined the following cast requirements:

 

Act I                                                                                             Act II

 

George, an artist   20'-40's                                               George, an artist

Dot, his mistress   20's-40's                                             Marie, his grandmother

An Old Lady, his mother   50's-70's                                 Blair Daniels, an art critic

Her Nurse   30's-50's                                                       Harriet Pawling, an art patron

Franz, a servant   30's-40's                                               Dennis, a technician

Jules, another artist   30's-50's                                         Bob Greenberg, museum director

Yvonne, his wife   30's-50's                                             Naomi Eison, a composer

A Boatman   20's-50's                                                      Charles Redmond, a visiting curator

Celeste#1   20's                                                                A Waitress

Celeste#2   20's                                                                Elaine

Louise, daughter   10-12

Frieda, a cook   30's-40's                                                 Betty, an artist

Louis, a baker   30's-40's                                                  Billy Webster

A Soldier   20's-30's                                                         Alex, an artist    

Mr./ Lee R. 40's-50's                                             Lee Randolf, the museum's publicist                                                             

 

Vocal Ranges by Character:

 

George   A2-Ab4

Dot/Marie   F3-E5

Old/Lady/Blair   F#3-B4

Nurse/Harriet   A3-Ab5 

Franz/Dennis    C3-Eb4

Boy/Louise    G3-D5

Young Man and Frieda/Betty   G3-D5

Man on Bank and Louis/Billy Webster   B2-Ab4

Jules/Bob G.     G2-F4

Yvonne/Naomi    G3-D5

Boatman/Charles R.    Eb2- Db4

Celeste#1/Waitress    B3-G5

Celeste#2/Elaine     A3-G5

Soldier/Alex    Bb2-F4

Mr/Lee R.  B2-C4

Mrs./Harriet    G3-C5

 

 

Middle C is C4, the C below is C3, the C above is C5. Each octave number begins with the C at the bottom of it.

 

Ability to read music will be taken into consideration during casting. Those auditioning for the role of George should choose material, such as a patter song, which demonstrates an ability to articulate lyrics and character with precision. Sondheim songs are not necessary, but allowed if playable by the pianist. 

 

For further information contact Duncan Morrison at morrisonduncan at yahoo.com or 469-2269

 
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