Theater UnCorked announces
EQUITY AND NON EQUITY AUDITIONS FOR STEVEN SONDHEIM'S PASSION
Book by James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
IMPORTANT DATES
AUDITIONS September 9th 4-10pm & September 11th 10am-3pm
Location:
UMBRELLA STAGE COMPANY
40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742
CALLBACKS SEPTEMBER 11th 6-10pm
CALLBACK INFORMATION
After your audition, you will be notified if we need to see you further so please be available Saturday, September 11th from 6pm to 10pm
AUDITION INFORMATION
Please secure a slot for the auditions at Sign Up Genius below
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4daea82faaf58-equity3
ALL SIDES AND CALENDARS CAN BE FOUND ON THE GENIUS SIGN UP LINK
Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged and will be seen as time allows.
Please bring a current head shot and resume to the auditions
Please prepare 32-bars of a song from another Sondheim musical or directly from PASSION and be familiar with all of the given sides from the show You will be asked to read from the side of your preference first but may also be asked to read from additional sides. Please bring your own music, marked and in the appropriate key as an accompanist will be provided.
First Rehearsal: FEBRUARY, 2022 TBD
Tech: Monday, April 18 - Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Performances: Wednesday, April 27 - Sunday, May 8, 2022
Please note our typical rehearsal schedule is 3 to 4 weekday evenings and one weekend day. The specific days and times of rehearsals will be determined in November, accommodating listed conflicts to the best of our ability. Rehearsals will be Acton & Sudbury, Ma with tech and performances at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Please fill out the FEB-APRIL calendars from the Sign Up Genius site with any conflicts you know of and bring to the auditions
CASTING STATEMENT
We are seeking adult (18+) Non-Union actors who are strong actors and singers. In addition we are seeking adult (18+) Union & Non-Union actors who are strong actors and singers for consideration of the roles of Giorgio & Colonel Ricci. Please note additional auditions for 1 to 2 youth actors (12 to 17) will be held at a to be determined at a later day and time.
Non-Union: Stipend
Union: Guest Contract Special Appearance Level 1
We are committed to the inclusion of Actors of racial and ethnic minorities, Actors of all gender identities, and Actors with disabilities in our artistic process and will endeavor to cast these individuals in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Set in Italy 1863, Giorgio, an Italian captain, is transferred from Milan at the height of a passionate love affair with a married woman - Clara. While stationed at a provincial military outpost, Giorgio struggles to connect with other soldiers, but begins to build a friendship with the Colonel’s sickly, tormented niece, Fosca. As time passes, Giorgio finds himself torn between the unavailable and uncommitted Clara and the obsessive Fosca, an emotional battle that has dangerous consequences and teaches him the true meaning of love. Based on the novel Fosca by Igino Ugo Tarchetti & the 1981 Ettore Socla Film Passione d’Amore.
CASTING BREAKDOWN IN ORDER OF SPEAKING
CLARA: A married woman having an affair with Giorgio. In love with Giorgio, yet unwilling to leave her husband and family for him. Strong Soprano.
GIORGIO BACHETTI: A heroic army captain, who is a romantic. He is ultimately changed by his unconditional and obsessive love of Fosca. Strong baritone/tenor.
COLONEL RICCI: The regiment’s commanding officer and Fosca’s cousin. A rather taut gentleman who carries the weight of his position with authority and ease. Baritone/tenor, up to a top G.
DOCTOR TAMBOURRI: The regiment's attending physician, a somewhat aloof and distinguished older officer. Baritone, up to a top F.
LIEUTENANT TORASSO: Often given to laughter and opera singing. Baritone, up to a top F.
SERGEANT LOMBARDI: A cook whose gossiping is far better than any food he prepares. Baritone, up to a top F.
LIEUTENANT BARI: Quick witted with a love of gambling and not much else. Baritone, up to a top F.
MAJOR RIZZOLI: Sober, straight-arrow type. Tenor, up to an A.
PRIVATE AUGENTI: Private in the army and the youngest in the regiment. Has a good sense of duty and camaraderie. Tenor, up to an A.
FOSCA: The Colonel’s chronically ill cousin. Intense, complex, deeply intelligent – often obsessed/pitiful. Her desire to be loved teeters between longing and desperation. Strong mezzo soprano. (THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST)
FOSCA’S MOTHER/ATTENDANT: Fosca’s mother who is concerned with marrying her daughter off to a seemingly wealthy man. Also plays an attendant in the military outpost. Soprano/Mezzo
LUDOVIC’S MISTRESS /ATTENDANT: The woman Ludovic is cheating on Fosca with, who too has lied to. Also plays an attendant in the military outpost. Soprano/Mezzo
Please note additional auditions for 1 to 2 youth actors (12 to 17) will be held to be determined at a later day and time.
*We’re encouraging actors auditioning for Clara, Fosca’s Mother & Ludovic’s Mistress to audition on this day. If you are unable to audition on this day we are happy to see you on Saturday.
**Please note two members of the regiment will double as FOSCA’S FATHER & LUDOVIC, the man Fosca married and first loved but turned out to be a liar and a cheat.
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