[Capdist-auditions] This Friday: Auditions for I LOVE YOU BECAUSE at Fort Salem Theater

[Kyle West]

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Fort Salem Theater announces* auditions for* *I Love You Because* on *Friday,
September 9 *between 6-9PM. All roles listed are open to actors of all
ethnicities and gender identities.

*To schedule your audition appointment, **click here*
<https://forms.gle/SxmCWg7JEj3oNCEH6>*.*

Performers are asked to prepare approximately 1 minute of any Broadway or
pop uptempo song that best showcases your voice. An accompanist will be
provided, and performers are asked to bring sheet music in the appropriate
key. Singing from the show is welcome, but not required. Cold readings from
the script and a dance call will be offered at callbacks. Those unable to
attend in-person auditions should submit a video to Kyle at FortSalem.com no
later than Wednesday, September 7.

This is approximately a 6-week commitment only. Rehearsals will typically
be Sundays from 6PM-10PM, Monday-Thursday from 7PM-10PM and occasional
Saturday mornings, pending the availability of the cast and the needs of
the show. However, the actual schedule will be determined by the cast and
directors availability. A full calendar will be provided by the first
rehearsal. Each actor will receive a minimum of two complimentary tickets.
In celebration of Fort Salem Theater’s 50th Anniversary Season, actors who
participate in 2022 productions will also received a free 12-month
invitation to opening weekends for all MainStage productions. At this time,
housing, travel & performance stipends are not available.

*About the show:*

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a modern twist on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice,
set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer’s life is
changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their eccentric
friends and siblings, they learn to love each other not despite their
faults, but because of them.

Directed & Choreographed by: Noah Casner
Music Directed by: TBD
Stage Managed by: TBD
Audition dates: *Friday, September 9 between 6pm-9pm*
Production dates: November 4-13, 2022
First rehearsal: On or around October 3, 2022

*I LOVE YOU BECAUSE CHARACTER BREAKDOWN*

AUSTIN BENNET (male presenting 25ish; tenor to A): greeting card writer.
JEFF BENNET (male presenting 28ish; baritone to G [optional A]): pedi-cab
driver.
MARCY FITZWILLIAMS (female presenting 24ish; soprano, strong mix to F, belt
to D): photographer. *This role has been cast. *
DIANA BINGLEY (Female presenting 27ish; alto to D): actuary.
NYC WOMAN (Plays COCKTAIL WAITRESS, BARISTRESS, NEIGHBOR, CHINESE FOOD
RESTAURANT MANAGER) (soprano)
NYC MAN (Plays BARTENDER, BARISTA, WAITER, CHINESE FOOD RESTAURANT WAITER)
(bari-tenor)

*About the director: *Noah Casner returns to Fort Salem Theater, but this
time as a director! Having recently appeared on the Fort Salem stage in
Grease (Doody), Next to Normal (Gabe) and There's No Business Like Snow
Business. Noah holds a BFA in Drama from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts,
where he studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute and the Experimental
Theatre Wing. Additional stage credits include Spring Awakening (Moritz) at
Weathervane Theatre, where he also performed in White Christmas, Sister
Act, and Bright Star, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (William
Barfeé) at Spa City Theatre, and Parade (Frankie/Young Soldier) at the
Strasberg Institute. He has participated in the development of numerous
premieres, new works, and short films, and also serves as a director and
arts educator at Saratoga Children’s Theatre.

*Kyle West *(he/him)
Executive & Artistic Director, Fort Salem Theater
*A:* 11 E. Broadway | Salem, NY 12865 (mail to: PO Box 10 | Salem, NY 12865)
*M:* 508-292-1497 *E:* Kyle <http://goog_65929712>@FortSalem.com
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