[Capdist-auditions] Fwd: HAIR AUDITIONS, DON'T MISS OUT!
Mike Gatzendorfer
artisticdirector at sloctheater.org
Tue Dec 8 09:42:57 EST 2015
*Schenectady Light Opera Company*
*One night left...*
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*Book and Lyrics by *Gerome Ragni & James Rado
*Music by* Galt MacDermot
*Auditions*: December 8 at 7:00pm
*Callback*: December 9 at 7:00pm
Audition/Callback Location: NEW THEATRE - 427 Franklin St. Schenectady, NY
Director- *Michael Gatzendorfer*; Producers- *Mary Darcy* and *Kimberly
Reilly*
Music Director- *Casey Gray*; Choreographer- *Brittney Leigh Glenn*
Assistant Director-* Nik Gatzendorfer*; Production Stage Manager-* Sophia
Morris*
*Performance Dates: March 11-13* *& 17-20, 2016*
*Ethnic Actors incuraged to attend! *
Preparation:
Bring sheet music in the correct key, accompanist provided. Prepare a
contrasting song; up-tempo rock and be prepared to read a monologue. Music
should be in the style of the show, no recorded music or a-capella singing.
All Roles Open. All performers must be able to move/dance well. HAIR
confronts issues with race, freedom of speech, drug use and does not
require nudity.
Synopsis:
The exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace,
and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences
young and old. The show features unforgettable songs such as
"*Aquarius*", "*Let
the SunShine In*", "*Good Morning Sunshine*" and "*Easy to be Hard*." Its
relevance is undeniable and its' energy Unbridled, and its truth Unwavering.
*Character Descriptions:*
*GEORGE BERGER *(Rock Baritone/Tenor) the charismatic tribe leader; sings "
*Donna*" and "*Hair*"
*CLAUDE* (Rock Baritone/Tenor) the young soldier going off to war;
sings "*Manchester
England*" and "*Where Do I Go*"
*SHEILA *(Rock Alto/Belter) NYU student and passionate protester. The most
intelligent of the tribe; a strong voice and presence.
*JEANIE *(Alto) Wise, passionate, quirky, caring.
*CRISSY* (Mezzo) A young lovelorn flower child.
*DIONNE* (Soul/Rock Alto/Mezzo Belt) African-American - Energetic and fun.
Great with comedy.
*HUD *(Soul/Rock Baritone/Tenor) African-American High energy, spiritual
performer with a strong presence.
*WOOF* (Rock Baritone/Tenor) Loves life and Mother Earth. High energy,
versatile comic performer
Other "Named" roles (various vocal ranges):
*Steve, Ron, Leata, Paul, Walter, Hiram, Hubert, Suzannah, Mary, Emmaretta,
Diane, Margorie *
*TOURIST COUPLE *Margaret Mead and husband. Strong comic timing. Margaret
sings "*My Conviction.*"
*THE TRIBE *(All Ethnicities/various vocal ranges): This is not a typical
musical chorus, as the entire cast is a true ensemble. Tribe members sing
lead in many featured songs including "*Aquarius*", "*Black Boys*", "*White
Boys*", "*Walking in Space*", "*ElectricBlues*", etc., and play many roles
in the show including the principals, parents, historical figures, and
more. Energetic, creative performers with heart and passion.
Monologues
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For additional information, please contact the director *Michael
Gatzendorfer* at artisticdirector at sloctheater.org
--
*Sincerely,*
Michael Gatzendorfer
*Artistic Director*
O. 1-877-350-7378
M. 518-257-0389
*artisticdirector at sloctheater.org <artisticdirector at sloctheater.org> *
Schenectady Light Opera Company
*PO Box 1006*
*Schenectady, NY 12301*
--
*Sincerely,*
Michael Gatzendorfer
*Artistic Director*
O. 1-877-350-7378
M. 518-257-0389
*artisticdirector at sloctheater.org <artisticdirector at sloctheater.org> *
Schenectady Light Opera Company
*PO Box 1006*
*Schenectady, NY 12301*
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