[Capdist-auditions] GUYS AND DOLLS Auditions Announced!!

[Sev Moro]

SCHENECTADY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY presents AUDITIONS for GUYS AND DOLLS!

Director - Sev MoroMusical Director - Jess CrisciProducer - Jane FigueroaChoreographer - Christine Marcella

VOCALS & READING
Mon., June 24, 2013 and Tues., June 25, 2013
Sign-in 6:30 p.m./Auditions 7:00 p.m.

DANCE CALL & CALL BACKS
Wed., June 26, 2013
Dance Call – 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Call backs – 7:45 p.m.

LOCATION: 
Schenectady Light Opera Company 
427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY
IN THE THEATER

INFORMATION FOR THE AUDITIONER

Auditioners should come prepared, with sheet music, to sing 32 bars of a classic-style musical theater song, not necessarily from the show. No pop or rock songs, please. An accompanist will be provided. There will be no a capella singing. In addition, auditioners may be asked to read.

Dance auditions will be conducted at the call back session only. If you are auditioning for the role of Hot Box Girl or Male Crapshooter Dancer, you must attend both a vocal audition and the dance call. Please wear dance attire. Headshots and resumes are requested, but not required.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please bring a list of any conflicts that you may have between the audition dates and the dates of the show. The production team always makes every attempt to be as accommodating as possible. 

Rehearsals will begin with a read-through on Sunday, July 14, 2013.

PERFORMANCE DATES: October 11-13 & 17-20, 2013

ABOUT THE SHOW
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy - soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact that she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Everything works out in the end, thanks to the machinations of Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling's hilarious, fast-paced book and Frank Loesser's bright, brassy, immortal score, which takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City. Winner of 9 Tony Awards and 7 Drama Desk Awards, "GUYS AND DOLLS" is ideal for audiences of all ages.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

SKY MASTERSON: Male. Baritone B to Eb. Playing age 20s to 40s. Lead role.

Charismatic, cool and charming. Sky is a suave, intelligent and confident gangster who naturally commands others’ respect and attention. Handsome, with buckets of stage presence and sex appeal, he is familiar with attracting the attention of the ladies but finds himself falling in love with the one woman who brushes off his advances. He surprises himself by discarding his spontaneous, free-wheeling lifestyle for a conventional romance. Some dance/movement ability would be useful (though not essential) for the crap shooting sequence. 

Performers called back for this role will be required to attend the 6:30 p.m. dance call on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

SARAH BROWN: Female. Soprano to High A. Playing age 20s to 40s. Lead role.

Conventional, respectable and principled, Sarah is initially a little too buttoned-up for her own good. She has genuine passion for her calling and compassion for her ‘fold’ but gives Sky an initial frosty response. The actress playing this role has to play convincingly drunk, when under the influence of alcohol. She allows her straight-laced persona to slip and falls exuberantly and madly in love. She goes on a journey of reconciling her feelings with her beliefs, and changing some of her prejudices so that her head can follow her heart.

NATHAN DETROIT: Male. Baritone to High F. Playing age 30s to 40s. Lead role.

Organizer of the floating crap game. With a tendency towards neuroticism Nathan is a lovable rogue who is always struggling to stay one step ahead of the pack and looking for the big break he never seems to get. Funny, frustrated but romantic his heart is torn between the camaraderie of his gambling circle and the woman he loves.

ADELAIDE: Female. Mezzo to A. Playing age 30s to 40s. Lead role.

Lead performer at the ‘Hot Box’ a somewhat tacky and dodgy cabaret joint. Strong comic actress required with dancing ability. She spends the whole show with the symptoms of a cold, acting through sneezes and congestion. She adores Nathan but is driven crazy by his antics with the gambling ring and having been engaged to him for 15 years. 

Performers called back for this role will be required to attend the 6:30 p.m. dance call on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.

NICELY NICELY JOHNSON: Male. Tenor to high B flat. Playing age 30s to 50s. Supporting role. 

Best pal to Nathan Detroit. With a voracious appetite and boundless enthusiasm, Nicely is ‘nice’ by nature and name. Comic, cheerful and likeable he delivers hilarious one-liners and a big, Broadway showstopper (‘Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat’) with equal aplomb.

BENNY SOUTHSTREET: Male. Baritone 20s to 50s. Supporting role.

Nicley’s pal with whom he sings the duet ‘Guys & Dolls’ and trio ‘Fugue for Tinhorms’. Upbeat, sometimes nervy, he is more of a novice in the gangster business and further down the pecking order.

RUSTY CHARLIE: Male. Baritone 20s to 50s. Cameo role.

Sings the trio ‘Fugue for Tinhorns’ with Nicely & Benny. Also sings with the ensemble. 

HARRY THE HORSE: Male. 20s and above. Supporting role.

Another gangster. Has come into money by collecting the reward on his father. Side kick and mouthpiece to Big Jule, so, though a pleasant rogue, is more on the ball and can be a cool customer who is able to stand his ground when necessary. Sings with ensemble but not alone. Also sings with the ensemble.

BIG JULE: Male. 30s to 50s. Supporting role.

Powerful, intimidating, high status gangster from out of town, whose reputation precedes him. A man of few words but much clout. There is comedy in his straight talking bluntness. Usually played by an actor of large height and stature to match his name, but can be played by a diminutive actor as an ironic and comic gesture. Enters the story part way through the first act. Also sings with the ensemble.

ARVIDE ABERNATHY: Male. Baritone 60s to 80s. Supporting role.

Sarah’s grandfather and significant member of the Salvation Army mission. Wise, warm and caring. Sings ‘More I Cannot Wish You.’

LT. BRANNIGAN: Male. Playing age 30s and above. Minor Role.

Member of the local police force, wise to the gangsters’ exploits and trying to keep them in order. Commands respect from Nathan and the guys. Also sings with the ensemble.

GENERAL MATILDA B. CARTWRIGHT: Female mezzo 40s to 60s. Cameo.

Regional representative of the Salavation Army. Powerful, matronly, no-nonsense with a formidable presence and, it transpires, a sense of humor. Also sings with the ensemble.

HOT BOX GIRLS: Females Teens to 40s. Chorus.

We are looking for 6 females to make up this chorus of performers who back-up Adelaide in her night club act. Strong dancing, singing and character performance required. They perform 2 numbers with Adelaide, one of which involves stripping down to a corset and stockings. They will double into other aspects of the female ensemble.

MALE & FEMALE DANCERS: Featured male and female dancers will be required for the Havana Sequence and male dancers for the Crapshooters Dance. They will all double into the ensemble. Males with gymnastic and tumbling ability A+!!

ENSEMBLE: The ensemble will make up the characters of Times Square, gangsters and their molls, Salvation Army personnel and other cameos. We are looking for strong performers who can create individual, well-drawn characters.

E-mail or call Director, Sev Moro, at artisticdirector at sloctheater.org or (518) 698-7430 with any questions.

The production team looks forward to seeing you at auditions!! 		 	   		  
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