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LEND ME A TENOR – EPAs by Appointment in SC
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (Hilton Head Island, SC) SPT 7 $421/week minimum
Director: Russell Treyz
General Manager: Richard Feldman
By Ken Ludwig
1st Rehearsal: 1/17/12. Runs: 2/7/12 – 2/26/12
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
1 PM – 9 PM 14 Shelter Cove Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
For an appointment, call Gail Ragland at 843-686-3945 ext. 236. Leave name number and choice of audition times. You will be called back w/ confirmation. Or email to:
gragland@artshhi.com
Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits.
Prepare a brief comedic monologue in the style of the show.
Bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Seeking:
Max:
25-35: attractive, energetic assistant to Saunders; aspiring opera singer - must be able to sing well
enough to get through brief arias - but comedic acting skills are primary
Tito Morelli:
35-55: a world-famous tenor, known also to his fans as Il Stupendo; an egocentric Italian opera star/womanizer - must be able to sing well enough to pass as an opera singer - but, as will Max, acting
skills trump vocal prowess.
Saunders:
45-60: Maggie’s father, General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, a normally
well organized CEO whose world is crumbling about him.
Bellhop:
20-60: a rabid opera hopeful/enthusiast; must be able to sing a cappella operatic arias well enough to
be recognized
Maggie:
20-30: Max’s girlfriend: an appealing but naive young opera enthusiast who is smitten with the idea
of Tito Merelli.
Maria:
30-50: Tito’s wife: a very passionate, emotional Italian woman who is possessive of her husband.
Diana:
20-40: a soprano; a beautiful, voluptuous, ambitious opera soprano who will do anything to advance
her career. (Singing ability not required)
Julia:
45-70: Chairman of the Opera Guild: Wealthy, influential high society woman in love with the idea of
opera and opera stars, but not the brightest bulb in the universe.
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