[Capdist-auditions] First Date Auditions at SLOC Musical Theater

Sat Jul 23 10:53:03 EDT 2022

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*Book by Austin WinsbergMusic and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner*

*Director*: Francesco C. Archina

*Music Director*: Cameron Stevens

*Choreographer: *Mani McCalmon

*Producer*: Michaela Torres

*Stage Manager*: Sara Fredericks

*Audition Dates*:

Sunday, August 7 and Monday, August 8, 2022

Sign in begins at *6:30 pm*. Auditions begin at *7:00 pm*.

You only need to attend one of these sessions.

Callbacks will be by invite only and will be held on Wednesday, August 10,
2022

*Location*:

Schenectady Light Opera Company in the Education Building

*4**18 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305*

Free parking is available in the city owned lot across the street.

*Performance Dates*:

*November 4-13, 2022*

(Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm)

SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305

*What to Prepare*:

·         Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a Pop-Rock contemporary styled
song. Singing from the show is encouraged, but not mandatory.

·         An accompanist will be provided so please have sheet music in the
correct key.   NO acapella singing will be allowed.

·         Please note you will only be asked to dance at callbacks, which
will be by invitation only

·         Sides from the show will be provided at auditions.

·         Please bring a calendar with all your conflicts to the audition
as well.

*Rehearsals*:

·         Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
evenings, from 7-10PM, and on Sunday afternoons 2-5PM. This is subject to
change based on cast/crew availability.

·         Rehearsals will begin on *Monday, August 22, 2022*.

·         Attendance is mandatory for Tech Week (*10/30 – 11/3*) and all
performances. Please note our dark day will take place on Halloween,
*Monday,** October 31st. *

*Commitment to COVID Safety*: The health and safety of our artists, staff,
and audience members are our first priority.  Please review our full COVID
Health & Safety Guidelines <http://www.sloctheater.org/covid>.   All
actors, staff and crew will be expected to follow these guidelines
including wearing a mask at all times while on the SLOC campus.

*All actors, staff, and crew will need to show proof that they are fully
vaccinated (including at least 1 booster) by the time rehearsal begins. *

*About the Show*:

*When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual
drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes
dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that
they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and
unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron's inner critics take on a life of their
own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends,
manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through
ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this
couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before
the check arrives? *

*Schenectady Light Opera Company pledges to continue advocating for and
aiming to build a diverse cast reflective of the Schenectady community. Any
and all ethnicities, BIPOC actors, and actors of all gender identities are
encouraged to audition for all roles.* Whether or not you’ve been part of
past SLOC productions, we welcome you to audition!

*Characters*:

*Please note that in addition to the characters listed below, we will be
adding an ensemble of 4 to 8 performers that may also be considered as
understudies or swings. *

**Age ranges are suggestions, we encourage anyone 18 years of age or older
to audition!*

*Aaron: **(Late 20s-30s Male Identifying. Tenor)*

New Yorker. Delightfully awkward. He has never been on a blind date before.
Out of his element, nervous, and trying way too hard.

*Casey: **(Late 20s-30s, Female Identifying. Mezzo-Soprano)*

Daring, bold, edgy, and delightfully controversial. All as a defense
mechanism from what she’s been through. Conceals her feelings to keep
herself safe. Has a flare for comedic timing.

*Waiter: **(Anywhere from 20-40, Male identifying. Tenor)*

A career WAITER, who dabbles with songwriting and performing on the side. A
romantic, he is on the queer spectrum. He wants nothing more than for love
to blossom in his restaurant…but even more in his heart. A closet poet as
well.

***WOMEN 1-2, & MAN 1-2 will double as multiple roles. Below are
traditional casting options, this is subject to change depending on
casting:*

*Woman #1: **Grandma Ida, Lauren, Facebook & Aaron’s Mother.*

*(20s - 30s; Female Identifying, belt/mix Mezzo-soprano) *

·         LAUREN is happily (somewhat) married, she is more concerned with
listening to her own advice than actually helping her sister Casey.

·         GRANDMA IDA is Aaron's dead grandmother, who feels strongly that
her grandson should marry a Jewish woman.

·         FACEBOOK verbal representation of Casey and Aaron’s social media
posts.

·         AARON’S MOTHER: An absentee mother, regretful with her decisions.

*Man #1: **Gabe, YouTube, British Ex-boyfriend, Casey’s Judgmental Father.
*

*(20s - 30s; Male identifying, bari-tenor)*

·         GABE is Aaron’s best friend and a womanizer. Has every answer to
every question about women that has ever been asked.

·         YOUTUBE verbal representation of Casey and Aaron’s social media
posts.

·         BRITISH EX BOYFRIEND is a bad boy from Casey's past. Cocky and
neglectful, he is overcompensating.

·         CASEY’S JUDGMENTAL FATHER appears when Aaron imagines what it
would be like to date a woman outside of his faith.

*Woman #2: **Allison, Google, Megaphone girl. *

*(20s - 30s; Female identifying, Alto-Mezzo) *

·         ALLISON is Aaron’s ex-fiancé. Gorgeous, sexy, uptight,
conservative, controlling, manipulative.

·         GOOGLE verbal representation of Casey and Aaron’s social media
posts.

·         MEGAPHONE GIRL loudly reflects the insecurities and doubts Aaron
has in finding a new flame.

*Man #2: **Reggie, Aaron’s Future Son, Edgy Rocker Ex, Instagram. *

*(20s - 30s; Male Identifying, Tenor)*

·         REGGIE is Casey's fabulously fierce gay identifying grand
over-imaginative best friend. Easily sent into a tailspin of jealousy,
paranoia, and drama.

·         EDGY ROCKER EX is a bad boy from Casey's past. Cocky and
neglectful, he is overcompensating.

·         AARON & CASEY’S FUTURE SON a premonition of the future; he spooks
Aaron about his potential future with Casey.

·         INSTAGRAM verbal representation of Casey and Aaron’s social media
posts.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us:
*FirstDate at sloctheater.org
<FirstDate at sloctheater.org>* and we will get back to you! We look forward
to seeing you at auditions this August!
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