Auditions Announced for DOGFIGHT at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, CT
Director: KATHERINE RAY | Music Director: DAN RINGUETTE
Choreographer: SHARON W. HOUK
The Warner Stage Company will hold Open Auditions for a
Nancy Marine Studio Theatre musical production of DOGFIGHT
on Monday, January 6, 2020 & Tuesday, January 7, 2020
(by appointment only)
The Warner Stage Company will hold auditions for a Nancy Marine Studio Theatre musical production of DOGFIGHT on Monday, January 6, 2020 and Tuesday, January 7, 2020 by appointment. The production is directed by Katherine Ray with music director Dan Ringuette and choreographerSharon W. Houk. It will be presented at the Warner's Nancy Marine Studio Theatre beginning March 28, 2020 for 5 performances.
All roles are open to audition. We are seeking a cast of 6-8 women and 8-10 men for this production (see character breakdown below).
Those auditioning will be asked to sing up to one minute of a fully memorized show tune (not from DOGFIGHT). The song should showcase the style and vocal range of the character for which you are auditioning. This should be something that you are very comfortable with, not something you just learned the day before! It is important that you perform your song, not just stand and deliver.
Auditioners should mark their selection with a highlighter. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing or recorded accompaniments will not be allowed.
Additional vocalizing may also be a part of the audition to determine vocal range and harmonizing skills.
Some auditioners may be asked to do a reading from the script.
Auditioners without an appointment will be seen as time allows. Video auditions are accepted for those unable to attend on the scheduled dates.
Please note: Audition appointment spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis.
Rehearsals will be held three nights per week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00pm beginning Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Tech week rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursday, March 22 through 26, 2020. We do ask that Friday, March 27, 2020 be held in case an additional tech week rehearsal is needed. The pickup rehearsal will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form. If you are unable to make the mandatory tech week rehearsals and/or midweek pickup rehearsal, we will be unable to cast you in this production.
CALLBACKS: Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 7:00pm (if needed)
The Warner Stage Company is a regional community theatre company and does not offer compensation or housing for performers.
AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please visit our website at www.warnertheatre.org/auditions and fill out the online appointment request form or send an email to auditions@warnertheatre.org to schedule your appointment.
An audition confirmation e-mail will be sent with full details on what will be expected at your audition. Audition appointments requested on-line or by e-mail are preferred, but if you do not have access to e-mail call the Warner Theatre Audition Line at 860-489-7180 ext.151. Please be specific as to the date you would like to schedule your appointment.
If you are unable to attend the scheduled auditions, please send your resume and headshot to swhouk@warnertheatre.org. If additional auditions are needed, you will be contacted.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2:00pm
Friday, April 3, 2020 at 8:00pm
Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 8:00pm
Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 2:00pm
REMEMBER:
Casting is subjective and completely based on someone else’s opinion. Sometimes casting decisions are based on looks, height, or how you look next to other cast members. You will not get cast in every role you want and sometimes you won’t get cast at all. If you are not cast in this show, you should still celebrate the fact that you gave it your best shot and we hope to see you at future auditions!
ABOUT THE SHOW
It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boy’s night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of compassion.
CHARACTER LIST (All Roles are Open)
All ages are just a suggestion and will be adjusted to fit the needs of our casting.
EDDIE BIRDLACE (Lead): Male, 18-25; a Marine private first class from Buffalo, NY. He is well respected and a natural leader amongst his comrades. Initially a hothead; a cocky smooth talker. He eventually sheds his brash exterior when he falls for Rose. Range: A2–A4.
ROSE FENNY (Lead): Female, 18-21; a diner waitress who dreams of life as a musician. She is a naturally shy girl, naive of the world around her. Becomes smitten with Birdlace and discovers a lot about her self-respect and confidence along the way. Ability to play acoustic guitar, a plus. Range: G3–E5.
BERNSTEIN (Supporting): Male, 18-25; a Marine private first class from Cleveland, OH, and Birdlace’s good friend. A bit nerdy and very inexperienced with the opposite sex. Range: B2–B4.
BOLAN (Supporting): Male, 18-25; a Marine private first class from the south and Birdlace’s closest friend. A poor Southern cad, he is the most vocal supporter of the dogfight and fairly crude in his behavior and language. Range: B2–B4.
MARCY (Supporting): Female, 25-35; Boland’s date for the dogfight. She is a nearly toothless and homely prostitute. Crass and brash, but sneaky and cunning. Strong belt a plus. Range: F#3–Eb5.
PETE / LOUNGE SINGER / SERGEANT / DRAG QUEEN (Supporting): Male, 40-50; smooth, clever and charming. The Lounge Singer has a crooner’s voice. Pete is a bus passenger and the Sergeant is the leader of the soldier’s platoon. Can also double as diner patron, waiter and Big Tony.
FECTOR/ENSEMBLE (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 18-25; U.S. Marine private, cocky. Not too terribly bright.
STEVENS/ENSEMBLE (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 18-25; a Marine private first class. Cocky and rude.
GIBBS / ENSEMBLE (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 18-25; a Marine private first class, Midwestern. Doubles as Steven's Party Date in drag.
MAMA / ENSEMBLE (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 40-50; the owner of the local diner. She is not amused by the Marines’ antics and protective of her daughter, Rose. Speaking Role. Doubles as Fector's party date.
MALE ENSEMBLE (Chorus / Ensemble): Male, 18-45; to play Big Tony, Waiter, bus passengers, atmosphere and others.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE (Chorus / Ensemble): Female, 18-35; to play Ruth Two Bears (Native American), Peggy, Chippy, Fector’s date, Gibbs' date, restaurant guests, bus passengers, hippies, atmosphere and others.
About the Warner Theatre
Built by Warner Brothers Studios and opened in 1931 as a movie palace (1,772 seats), the Warner Theatre was described then as Connecticut's Most Beautiful Theatre. Damaged extensively in a flood, the Warner was slated for demolition in the early 1980s until the non-profit Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts (NCAA) was founded and purchased the theatre. The Warner reopened as a performing arts center in 1983, and restoration of the main lobbies and auditorium was completed in November 2002. In 2008, the new 50,000 square foot Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts Center, which houses a 300 seat studio theatre, 200 seat restaurant and expansive school for the arts, was completed. Today, the Warner is in operation year-round with more than 160 performances and 100,000 patrons passing through its doors each season. Over 10,000 students, pre K-adult, participate in arts education programs and classes. Together, with the support of the community, the Warner has raised close to $17 million to revitalize its facilities. NCAA's mission is to preserve the Warner Theatre as an historic landmark, enhance its reputation as a center of artistic excellence and a focal point of community involvement, and satisfy the diverse cultural needs of the region. To learn more about the Warner Theatre, visit our website: www.warnertheatre.org
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