[Capdist-auditions] AUDITIONS - FAMILY MUSICAL - REMINDER - 'TWAS THE LAND OF THE NIGHT BEFORE

[Steve Suriano]

*AUDITION NOTICE - REMINDER*



*HOLIDAY FAMILY MUSICAL*

*‘TWAS THE LAND OF THE NIGHT BEFORE*



Classic Theater Guild is proud to announce auditions for its production of
the family holiday musical *‘Twas the Land of the Night Before*, written by
Bill Douglas and Steve Suriano.  This will mark the third time this musical
has been performed in the Capital District and will be directed by Bill
Douglas.



*Auditions:*



*Tuesday, September 13 and Thursday, September 15*

*7 p.m.*



*(Callbacks will be Sunday, September 18, 2 p.m.)*



*Audition Location:*

*Schenectady Theater for Children*

*@ViaPort in Rotterdam*

*(formerly Rotterdam Square Mall – in the Macy’s wing)*



There are multiple roles available for adults, teens, and youth.  Most
roles are not gender or age specific (exceptions noted below).  Please
prepare 16 bars of a Broadway show tune or similar standard.  Please bring
sheet music for the accompanist.  There will also be readings from the
script.



Production dates will be December 9 – 11 and 16 – 18.  The production will
be performed at Proctor’s Theater – in the Fenimore Gallery.  Rehearsals
will generally be Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday in several locations.



*’Twas the Land of the Night Before** is a heartwarming musical family
comedy about an enchanting village where everyone enthusiastically prepares
for the holiday morning – ALL the time.  Exchanging presents but never
opening them, decorating and undecorating the tree, it's all part of their
simple and content daily life.  Until one day, when a likeable bumbling
soul wanders into the town and promises everyone he can show them all about
the holiday.*

*Along the way, Yule and his faithful sidekick Satchel, meet the various
townsfolk including the Mayor, Toymaker, Ribbon Meister, a generous family,
and Aristotle and Einstein, the town simpletons.  Everyone loves Yule (even
when he keeps doing things all wrong) and is excited about the promises he
brings, except for the Teacher, who wants things to stay just the way they
are – she just doesn't trust Yule, and what he is trying to do.*

*Characters:*



Yule -- A good natured, if slightly incompetent, traveler. (Male Adult)



Satchel -- Yule’s faithful, and somewhat savvier, sidekick. (Male or Female)



Teacher -- Intelligent, guardian of village history, a pillar of the
community.
 (Female Adult – strong vocal)



Mayor -- A person proud of his/her village, a person of many accents. (Male
or Female; Adult or Teen)



Ribbon Meister -- The most successful business person in town. (Male or
Female)

Toymaker -- Shopkeeper who is painfully shy.  (Male or Female – Adult or
Teen)



Aristotle and Einstein – Well-meaning village simpletons, with occasional
moments of intelligence. (Male Adults or Teens)



Mom (and ensemble singer) -- Matriarch of typical village family.



Dad (and ensemble singer) -- Patriarch of same family.



Mary -– Young daughter of Mom and Dad.



Little Yule and Little Satchel (and ensemble singers) -- Our wanderer and
sidekick as youngsters.



The Toys:

- Music Box -- Watches over the toys in the shop - strong singing voice.

- Toy Soldier -- One of the toys that comes to life. Strong singing voice
required.

- Doll -- Another toy that comes to life. Strong singing voice required.
- Teddy Bear -- You guessed it. Toy, comes to life, can sing.

Teens - The oldest child of the family, the very wise friend, and the
friend that doesn't want to be left out.  Can be boys or girls.



Douglas – (and ensemble singer) Ribbon Meister’s accountant. Snappy dresser.



Brenda -- (and ensemble singer) Youthful looking "beau" of Ribbon Meister.



Ensemble - Roles for adults, teens, and youth.  Many of the ensemble roles
have dialogue.



Please direct any questions to:
Director Bill Douglas – bdouglas at timesunion.com - (518) 573-0219

or

Producer Steve Suriano - sjsuriano at gmail.com - (518) 441-8523


-- 
*Steve Suriano*
*(518) 441-8523*
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