[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for "A FINE FAMILY" (Sand Lake Center for the Arts)

[Steve Keller]

*Sand Lake Center for the Arts Announces Open Auditions for an Original
Musical*

*A FINE FAMILY*
Book by Susan Frost
Music and Lyrics by James Holmes
Directed and Produced by Val Kavanaugh, Susan Frost
Musical Direction by James Holmes

A Fine Family is the story of… well… a fine family, perhaps much like one
you know. This particular family is gathering for a meeting the day before
a memorial service. The most eccentric family member, who apparently is
falling apart, is the only one who knows what the meeting is about, and she
hasn’t arrived yet. The aggrieved hostess refuses to ask for help, despite
her spouse’s pleas. Her know-it-all sister is convinced she can fix
everything with exercise, another family member sidesteps responsibility
with charm, and still another does his best to hide in plain sight. The
whole family plays their “assigned” roles like only a family can.

This musical comedy provides an opportunity to laugh at yourself and people
you know without pointing fingers. Fortunately for all of us, love wins in
the end.

*SHOW DATES *

April 25, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m.
May 2, 3, 4 at 2:30 p.m.

Rehearsals will be held Sunday through Thursday evenings starting in
mid-February (subject to change based on cast availability.) Readthrough in
late January. Attendance is mandatory April 14–24 and all performances.

*AUDITIONS*

Jan 4. at 1 p.m.
Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.

Sand Lake Center for the Arts
2880 NY 43, Averill Park, NY 12018

You only need to attend one of these sessions. If you can’t make either,
please reach out for accommodations. People of all genders, abilities and
ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

Please prepare approximately one minute of a song of your choice. Please
sing a cappella or bring your own accompaniment (recorded or an
accompanist; keyboard provided).

You will be asked to sing a major scale to determine vocal range and where
your voice is strongest. A piano accompaniment will be provided for this.

Auditions will also involve cold readings from the script. Sides will be
provided. A digital copy of the script may be provided upon request.

You may provide a headshot or a photo will be taken at the time of audition.

Please bring a calendar with all your conflicts.

*AVAILABLE ROLES*

Musical keys may be adjusted to meet the needs of performers. Experience
with dancing is not necessary.

*Chris.* Late 30s–50s, female-presenting. Highly stressed. Hosting her
family for a memorial service. Takes on responsibility for everything and
stuffs her feelings. Goes to great lengths not to upset anyone. Doesn’t
know how to say “no,” except to her husband. Needs to be needed.

*Ken. *Late 30s–50s, male-presenting. Chris’s husband. Tries to get Chris
to stand up for herself. Annoyed that his in-laws take advantage of her.
Worried for her well-being but unaware of what she truly needs or wants.

*Hailey.* 13–17, female-presenting. Chris and Ken’s daughter. Thinks her
family is embarrassing. Invited her friend, Teagan, to stay for the weekend
for fortification in a land of adults. Has a soft spot for her grandfather.

*Teagan. *13–17, similar in age to Hailey, female-presenting. Hailey’s
friend. Tries to figure out what makes Hailey’s family tick. Not sure of
her place in her own family, let alone this one.

*George.* 70s–90s, male-presenting. Chris’s father (Hailey’s grandfather).
Has dementia with moments of clarity. Lives in a nursing home nearby. Has a
deep love for family.

*Carol.* 70s–90s, female-presenting. Can double with one of The Crew or
Rhian. Chris’s mother (George’s wife, Hailey’s grandmother). Deceased, part
of a dream sequence. Kind, observant. No spoken lines.

*Fred. *50s–70s, male-presenting. Chris’s cousin. Loveable, but loud,
brassy and oblivious. He is not consciously aware of his loneliness. His
goal is to avoid responsibility but look good.

*Brenda.* 40s–60s, female-presenting. Chris’s older sister (Fred’s cousin).
Believes she knows best and should enlighten others. Ridiculously upbeat
about health and exercise. Her cheerfulness covers an underlying desire for
control. She is addicted to chocolate.

*Will.* 40s–60s, male-presenting. Brenda’s husband. Extremely shy. He’d
rather be anything but the focus of his in-laws’ drama. Hides behind a book
or camera to avoid attention. Lots of physical comedy. He and Brenda are
mutually protective when it comes to the others but will call each other
out.

*Liz.* 50s–70s, female-presenting. Chris’s cousin (Fred’s and Brenda’s
cousin). Calm, self-assured and comfortable with her role in the extended
family after years of feeling out of place. Liz is the family referee and
peacemaker.

*Denise.* 50s–early 70s, female-presenting. Chris’s cousin (Fred’s sister,
Brenda and Liz’s cousin). Thrilled to finally be a grandmother. She’s over
the top and overinvolved. Her goal is for everyone to admire “her” baby.
She wears an “I’m the Grandma” T-shirt.

*Heather.* 30s–40s, female-presenting. Denise’s daughter, mother of the
baby. She has wanted a baby for a long time and is filled with “new mom”
excitement and obsession.

*Rhian.* 50s–70s, female-presenting. Chris’s cousin (Fred’s and Denise’s
sister, Brenda’s and Liz’s cousin). The most eccentric of the crowd. Coming
to terms with grief. Not as inept as the others think. Insightful.

*The Crew. *Any age. The Crew provides comedic interpretation of several
songs. They also provide vocal richness, countermelody, harmony and/or
rhythm. No spoken lines.

*CONTACT*

Val Kavanaugh: kavanaughvsk at gmail.com or 518-209-3704
Sue Frost: sue3frost at gmail.com or 518-892-3101
Jim Holmes: holmesjt at live.com or 518-590-2397
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