Barnstormers Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Mar 06, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members contact: Dale Bragdon 603-323-8661 or office@barnstormerstheatre.org.
CONTRACT
CORST Cat. zz; $632.00/week
SEEKING
Equity actors and actor/singers for the upcoming 2020 season shows. See breakdown.
SM positions available.
PREPARATION
Prepare a one-minute monologue and 16 bars of a song; If you are auditioning for ONCE, you may bring your instrument and accompany yourself with a song. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Calderwood Pavilion - Boston Center for the Arts
527 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116-6306
Arts Resource Room
PERSONNEL
Expected in attendance: Robert Shea/Artistic Director/Producer
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
2020 SEASON
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN THE MUSICAL (West End edition)
book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
music by Mel Brooks
1st rehearsal: June 15. Open:June 25, Close: July 4
(Note: characters are satirical versions of original Frankenstein movie)
Frederick Frankenstein: Doctor/ lecturer, youthful comic lead late 20’s early 30’s Grandson of original Dr., Frankenstein
Elizabeth: NY socialite, engaged to Frederick, obsessed with her appearance
Igor: Slave-like associate of Frederick, hunchback, ghoulish
Inga: rural romantic object for Frederick, song: ‘Roll in the Hay’
Frau Blucher: former girl-friend of grandfather Frankenstein spooky foreboding presence
The Monster: Male creature, large physical presence, homicidal brain
Inspector Kemp: Investigator, character type, amputee, lead vocals
Ensemble: medical students, villagers, Transylvanian Quartet, horses, incidental characters
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SHERWOOD, THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD
By Ken Ludwig
1st rehearsal: June 29. Open:July 9, Close: July 18
Robin Hood: noble birth, young revolutionary leader and warrior, sacrifices a life of privilege to fight for justice for common men and women
Maid Marian: noble birth, independent female lead and warrior, sacrifices marriage to Sir Guy to join Robin and his band of men. Robin and Marian fall in love
Friar Tuck: A member of Robin’s band of outlaws, serves as narrator, a jovial monk
Little John: A member of Robin’s band of outlaws, physically big/ strong/ can be fierce in battle; can be gentle with those he loves.
Deorwynn: daughter of a peasant victimized by the Sheriff and Sir Guy, early to mid 20’s, joins Robin’s band of outlaws, falls in love with Little John.
Sir Guy of Gisbourne: aristocracy, dangerous, unpleasant.
Sheriff of Nottingham: lacking in compassion, enforcer for corrupt government.
Prince John: usurper of the throne of England from King Richard the Lionhearted.
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ONCE
book by Enda Walsh,
music by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
1st rehearsal:July 13. Open: July 23, Close: August 1
Guy: Irish busker, guitar, vocals, romantic male lead, recently lost his girlfriend
Girl: Czech single mom, piano, vocals, romantic female lead, living away from daughter’s father
Reza: fierce Czech powerhouse, able to fight for herself, yet believes in healing power of music
Eamon: recording professional, musician, middle-aged, Knows Dublin music scene
Andrej: musician- multiple instrumentalist, youthful, excitable dreamer
Da: Guy’s father, working class, vacuum repairman
Baruska: Girl’s mother, Czech, strong personality, concertina
Svec: Czech immigrant living in Dublin, musician- multiple instrumentalist, lovable oddball
Bank Manager: loan officer (Guy applies for band loan) also guitarist and joins the band
Ex-Girlfriend: Guy’s former girlfriend- moved to NYC, violin, independent, still in love with Guy
Billy: musician- multiple instrumentalist, strong willed, big and burly, a very loving bear
Ivanka: young daughter of Girl
Emcee: Dublin Live Mic host, loves music, very social: loves a pint.
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THE SECRET OF CHIMNEYS
By Agatha Christi
1st rehearsal: July 27. Open: August 6, Close: August 15
Tredwell: stately butler, older male role
Monsieur Lemoine: tall and thin in disguise, foppish, theatrical
Lord Caterham: aristocrat- beyond his prime, owner of estate
Lady Eileen Brent (Bundle): youthful, energetic, daughter of Caterham
Hon. George Lomax: overbearing, self-important
Bill Eversleigh: likeable young man, early to mid 30’s, not brainy
Anthony Cade: adventurer, South Africa, bronzed, lean, friend of Bill
Virginia Revel: late 20’s, bursting with vitality, radiant
Stranger: depressed look, mysterious
Superintendent Battle: Scotland Yard, known and respected detective
Herman Banks: ‘Alpha’ business type, dominant, powerful build
Boris Andrassy: valet and body-guard to Prince Michael, Balkan manner and accent
Monsieur X: French jewel thief
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SHEAR MADNESS
by Paul Portner
Producer Adaptors/Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan
1st rehearsal: August 10. Opens: August 20, Close: August 29
Tony Whitcomb: Hair stylist, male comic lead, gregarious (Role is cast)
Barbara DeMarco: A wise cracking, gum snapping, nail polishing hairdresser cum manicurist.
Mrs. Shubert: prim and proper older woman, customer of Tony
Eddie Lawrence: “mystery man” He is a well - dressed, nice - looking confident man who covers a dangerous interior with a smooth, suave, and occasionally charming exterior.
Nick O’Brien: A bright, quick thinking, personable character actor who can also be an excellent straight man.
Mikey Thomas: is a preppy-looking, eager- beaver who’s a capable and earnest undercover cop.
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Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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