WHAT:
Audition for - Velveteen Rabbit the Musical
Book, Music and Lyrics by Paul Pilcher
Directed by JaMeeka Holloway
VENUE:
Hattiloo Theatre 37 South Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104
AUDITION
Saturday, September 17, 2022, 10a - noon
CALLBACKS
Sunday, September 18, 2022, 2p - 4p
REHEARSALS
October 1 - November 22, 2022
Tuesdays - Thursdays, 530p - 9p
Saturday 10a - 1p
Sundays noon - 4p
SHOW RUN
November 26 – December 18, 2022
Thursdays - Saturdays at 730p
Saturdays and Sunday matinees at 2p
ROLES (some may double)
Nursery Magic Fairy: Must be a triple threat (sings, dances, acts); a mystical character; helpful, joyful and sweet; she appears in dreams.
Passage of Time: Must also be a triple threat; Nursery Magic Fairy’s sidekick. They always appear onstage together. Equally magical and joyful, she shows the passage of time through dance and by making seasons and time change.
Son/Boy: Male; Very sweet, very active, somewhat mischievous. He loves his toys and playing outside.
The Velveteen Rabbit: Male or female. The “youngest” of the toys, emotionally; everything is new to the Rabbit. Runs the gamut of emotions: shy and uncertain, scared and sad, jubilantly happy; loves Skin Horse and Boy, and wants very much to be loved in return; the only “soft” toy other than the Skin Horse; lots of physical comedy.
Aunt: Female. A special Christmas guest who is enamored of her nephew, Boy.
Uncle: Male. Another special Christmas guest.
Mother: Female. Very nurturing, loving woman who wants only the best for her son.
Father/Pops: Male. Wise man, great sense of humor, head of household.
Toy Engine: Male or female. Acts super cool; like the “popular” kid.
Clockwork Mouse: Male or female. Very official, the “smart” kid, the leader, biting tone.
Model Boat: Male or female. One of the gang, but tries hard to be cool by sounding official and being funny.
Timothy, the Jointed Wooden Lion: Male or female. One of the gang wants to be cooler, so pretends to be from the government and has top secret information.
Skin Horse: Male or Female. Kind and wise and gentle; often plays mediator or parent to the other toys.
Nana: Female. Mary Poppins type character. Kind yet strict, one of the family. Very tidy and generally proper, has a very tender heart.
“Real” Rabbits: The rabbits the Velveteen Rabbit encounters while out to play with the boy. They don’t take kindly to the odd-looking rabbit at first. They love to dance and play!
Actors are paid and receive complimentary tickets.
CONTACT:
Karon Samuels, Associate Artistic Director
email - artistic@hattilootheatre.org
phone - 901.502.3486
more info at www.hattiloo.org
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION:
The Velveteen Rabbit was the boy’s favorite birthday present. But when the party started the Velveteen Rabbit was forgotten. He lived for a long time in the toy cupboard, dreaming of becoming real. When the boy rediscovers his favorite toy, the Velveteen Rabbit embarks upon the best summer ever. But when the boy gets very sick, the Velveteen Rabbit learns what it means to be a loyal friend and what it really takes to become real.
ABOUT HATTILOO:
Hattiloo is a 501(c)3 mission non-profit organization. Its mission is “to develop a Black theatre that is accessible to, relevant to, and reflective of a multicultural community.” It produces shows that depict Black life and that transcend their entertainment value by giving audiences an authentic, cultural experience.
As the largest Black theatre in the Mid-South and one of a few free-standing Black theatres in the country, Hattiloo is a hub for national Black theatre training and convening, and our youth programs share this focus.
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