THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES
– EPAs by Appointment in CT
Seven Angels Theatre Waterbury, CT SPT Tier 7; approval/salary pending
Director: Semina DeLaurentis
Choreographer: Janine Molinari
Musical Director: Brian Pia
1st rehearsal: 9/14/10. Runs: 9/30 – 10/24, with possible extension.
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT:
Monday, August 23, 2010 at the Seven Angels Theatre
9 AM – 6 PM 1 Plank Road - Hamilton Park
Lunch from 1 - 2. Waterbury, CT 06705
For an appointment, call Michelle Gotay, Casting Coordinator, 203-757-1316 x15. AEA members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time permits.
Please prepare one up-tempo and one ballad in 1950's or 1960's-style music, and be prepared for a movement call as well. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
Four young (20's-30's) female singers and dancers to play The Marvelous Wonderettes. (See character breakdowns below.)The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes- Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy – four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match. Features popular songs of the 1950's and 60's.
Seeking:
Cindy Lou:
(late 20s-early 30s) She knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named Prom Queen and acts out against her best friend Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between Act 1 & 2, having learned the lessons of true love and loss. MEZZO SOPRANO BELT– sings lead line on most songs. Among the songs she sings are: ‘Allegheny Moon’, ‘Son of a Preacher Man’, ‘Maybe’.
Missy:
(late 20s-early 30s) She is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled. Officer in most of the school’s clubs, in charge of the prom decorations and the organizer of the reunion. Her best friend is Suzy. SOPRANO – wide range, floats very high vocals and belts throughout the show. Among the songs she sings are: ‘Secret Love’, ‘You Don’t Own Me’, ‘Wedding Bell Blues’.
Betty Jean:
(late 20s-early 30s) The slightly put-upon class clown, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend. A tomboy, she loves Johnny, her high school crush with all her soul, but Cindy Lou steals him away. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make up at the 10 year reunion. ALTO with a strong low range. Among the songs she sings are: ‘Lipstick on Your Collar’, ‘I Only Want To Be With You’, ‘It’s My Party’.
Suzy:
(late 20s-early 30s) Best friends with Missy, she is the happy-go-lucky one of the group. Always smiling and giggling, nothing ever seems to bother her. Completely surprised when named prom queen. Angry, crying, and confused in Act 2. MEZZO ALTO, both simple and soul voice. Among the songs she sings are: ‘Stupid Cupid’, ‘Hold Me, Thrill Me’, ‘Rescue Me’.
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