The Brain from Planet X

Players Theatre Company proudly opens auditions for the Australasian Premier of The Brain from Planet X. 'The Brain from Planet X' is a hilarious musical send-up of bad 50’s sci-fi movies, which tells the story of an alien invasion circa 1958. A Brain and its two alien cohorts – Zubrick and Yoni, arrive on Earth with a plan to take over the San Fernando Valley - starting with a happy nuclear family. It’s the first step on the road ...to their quest of taking over the entire planet and destroying the family unit. This rousing, toe-tapping musical features a dancing, singing brain ... what more could you want from a musical? This show has had rave reviews from the audiences who have seen the show since its well received premiere in Los Angeles in 2006. “RAVE! What a treat! Was fun filled entertainment with innovative sets, terrific songs and dance numbers, and a delightful cast in a science fiction romp that had us laughing throughout!” - Los Angeles Times Online Reader Review Production Team Director - Carl Whiteside Musical Director – Kellie-Anne Kimber Choreographer – Hayley Wood Information Night This will be held on 14th June 2011 at Fleigner Hall, Highland Av. Clayton, 3168 (Melway 70 C8) starting at 7.30PM Come and find out what the show is all about meet the production team, learn about their vision and sign up for your audition. If you can’t make the information night - that's okay! - book your audition on 0400 577 047 Auditions and Call backs Auditions 18th June 2011 9am - 6pm 19th June 2011 9am - 6pm 20th June 2011 7pm - 10pm Callbacks 22nd June 2011 7pm - 10pm Rehearsals We are rehearsing at Fleigner Hall shortly after auditions Monday 7:30pm - 10:30pm Thursday 7:30pm - 10:30pm Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm The Show Individual Audition Requirements Auditionees are required to prepare two contrasting songs from different musicals showcasing your full vocal range, acting ability and comic timing. Please bring to your audition: ● Sheet music in the correct key. Strictly no a cappella auditions. ● A brief performance resume complete with non-returnable headshot. ● A dance audition is not required, however, we would appreciate you outlining any previous dance experience on your application. ● You will also be required to undertake a vocal range test. Show Information Time and Setting: Summer, circa 1958, The San Fernando Valley, Southern California, USA Characters: Main Characters: Narrator - Professor Leder : dressed in gray, black and whites, speaks with authority Voice: Baritone Range: G3 - E5 Fred Bunson - a fine upstanding scientist and inventor in his late thirties Voice: Baritone Range: B2 - E4 Joyce Bunson - a pretty, happy and cheerful suburban house wife in her early to mid-thirties Voice: Mez-Sop Range: G3 - E5 Donna Bunson - Fred and Joyce’s beautiful sixteen year old daughter Voice: Mez Range: C4 - E5 Rod - Donna’s boyfriend, seventeen and serious Voice: Tenor Range: C3 - C5 Gerneral Mills - a distinguished looking man in a crisp Army uniform Voice: Baritone Range: C3 - E4 Private Partz - General Mill’s aide Voice: Tenor Range: C3 - C5 Zubrik - the male alien, immaculately groomed, extremely prissy and proper Voice: Tenor Range: C3 - C#5 Yoni - the female alien, voluptuous and earthy (if that can be said of an extraterrestrial being) Voice: Alto Range: G3 - D5 The Brain - the alien leader Voice: Baritone Range: G#2 - F4 Plus plenty of cameo roles for townsfolk in a variety of vocal ranges, and with dancing ability. Tap dancers also required. BOOK YOUR AUDITION NOW ON 0400 577 047