[Capdist-auditions] NSCP Reminder of CHESS Auditions May 19 & 20- 6:30 sign in at NSCP Storefront

[Sally Burke]

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>> Chess Audition announcement info: May 19 & 20, NSCP Storefront (between Toys'R Us and Joann Fabrics) in Clifton Park; 6:30 pm sign in.
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>> Director: Frank Meredith
>> Music Director: Adrienne Sherman
>   Choreographer:  Sara Paupini Fittizzi
>> Producer: Sally Burke
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>> We are looking for strong vocalists and actors throughout the cast. We are using the Broadway script with a few minor adjustments to strengthen the story line. (This differs a lot from the concert video.)
>> Florence will  be more of a metaphorical White Queen than a pawn. The closing number will be a reprise of Someone Else's Story.
>> The optional Arbiter's Song will be used to open the second act if we can cast someone (male or female) to deliver a show stopping performance.
>> Four rehearsals per week, Sept. through mid-Oct., then more TBA up to production weeks:
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>> Oct 10th (tech week) 17th through 26th (performances.)
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>> Casting needs:
>> Florence: Strong belt voice (to E). Mid-thirties. Born in Hungary, brought up in America. She is clever, touching, vivacious, volatile. Freddie's chess second.
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>> Freddie: Rock tenor (to high C). 30's-40's. American chess champion; a cross between Bobby Fischer and John McEnroe. Arrogant and temperamental, but a genius. We need to see his artistry along with his danger and obsessiveness.
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>> Anatoly: Baritone (to G#). 30's-40's. Russian champion. Unexpectedly charming. Doesn't seem a romantic hero at first. Intelligent, feeling, passionate.
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>> Molokov: Bass (down to F#). 40's-60's. Anatoly's chess second. KGB type. Intellectually formidable. An actor who sings well.
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>> Svetlana: late 20's-early 40's. Strong belt voice. Anatoly's wife. Domestic, homey, wholesome. Dramatic contrast to Florence; not a cosmopolitan woman.
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>> Walter: Bass-baritone (down to G#). 30's-50's. A marketing agent. Seemingly respectable, substantial, trustworthy. An actor who sings well.
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>> Arbiter: Male or female (to high A). 30's-40's. Smooth, but with a quick temper.
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>> Gregor Vassy: Baritone (A-d). 60's-70's. Florence's "father." Speaks only Hungarian (5 lines) and sings solo in Hungarian.
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>> M & F, various ages: Reporters, merchandisers, Hungarians, Russians, Americans, etc.
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>> Leads prepare to sing these songs in their entirety, unless indicated otherwise:
>> Florence: Someone Else's Story
>> Nobody's Side (1 verse & chorus)
>> You and I
>> I Know Him So Well
>> Freddie: One Night in Bangkok
>> Pity the Child
>> Anatoly: Anthem
>> You and I
>> Svetlana: You and I
>> I Know Him So Well
>> Arbiter (male or female): Arbiter's Song
>> Gregor Vassy: Lullaby
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>> Secondary roles and ensemble prepare 16 bars of a song of your choice.
>> An accompanist will be provided. Arrive early if you wish to work briefly with the accompanist.
>> Readings will be from sides provided at the audition.
>> Questions:  Frank Meredith- frankoflamancha at gmail.com; Adrienne Sherman - shermanam at yahoo.com; Sally Burke - jburke6 at nycap.rr.com.
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