Curtains - a Kander and Ebb 'Whodunnit' musical - Auditions
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Curtains - a Kander and Ebb 'Whodunnit' musical - Auditions
Thu, 25 Apr 2013, 09:03 pmAuditions for Curtains are being held in just over a week. If you are interested, or know someone who is, don't forget to book a time now as they are quickly filling up.
The performances are the last three weeks of September and rehearsals will be monday and thursday nights to begin with and also sundays after mid july.
:o)
Kristen
See below for details
CURTAINS unfolds backstage at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, were it not for the presence of its talent-free leading lady. When the hapless star dies on opening night during her curtain call, Lieutenant Frank Cioffi arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit, as he is in solving the murder.
Playlovers Inc will be presenting this Whodunnit musical by Kander and Ebb September 2013. Directed by Kristen Twynam-Perkins and Musical Direction by Belinda Flindell and Krispin Maesalu. Auditions will be held at Hackett Hall, Floreat on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2013.
Character Descriptions
Please note that all ages are stage ages and approximates only.
Lieutenant Frank Cioffi - (Baritone, 40s) Boston detective who’s assigned to the murder case, he’s always wanted to be a musical theatre performer. Must dance well
Niki Harris - ( Soprano, 20s to 30s, good comic timing ) Chorus girl/understudy in “Robbin’ Hood” during the Boston try-out and wants to be a Broadway star. Good comic timing. Must dance well.
Georgia Hendricks - (Mezzo, 20 to 30) Female half of our songwriting team. Ends up taking on the leading lady role. Must sing and dance well.
Carmen Bernstein - (Alto, 45 to 55+) The show’s brassy producer. Aggressive, determined, ambitious. Strong comedienne.
Aaron Fox - (Baritone, 40s) Composer of “Robbin Hood'”,still in love with his ex wife, Georgia, his former partner. He wrote the music, she wrote the lyrics. Baritone.
Sidney Bernstein - (Late 50s, mid 60s) Carmen’s philandering husband. Tough, self-serving, and a blackmailer.
Christopher Belling - (Baritone, 40 to 60) Temperamental, egotistical British director who hates Jessica. Camp, funny.
Bambi Bernét - (Soprano, Early 20s to early 30s) Many think she was hired as a member of the ensemble because her mother Carmen is the show’s lead producer. She’s a good comedienne who sings and dances well.
Daryl Grady - (30s) A theatre critic who gives “Robbin' Hood” a very bad review. He wields a lot of power.
Johnny Harmon - (Baritone, 40s to 50s) Stage Manager, gruff but lovable. He keeps the cast and crew in line.
Oscar Shapiro (Baritone, 45 to 65) This is Oscar’s first experience as a producer. Not a theatre person, but he’s trying to fit in.
Bobby Pepper - (Baritone, 20s to early 30s) Georgia’s ex, the show’s choreographer and talented Gene Kelly type dancer.
Jessica Cranshaw - (Soprano, 35 to 45) A fading, no-talent Hollywood star, and the show’s leading lady.
Randy Dexter-(Baritone, 30s) - Member of the “Robbin' Hood” ensemble.
Harv Fremont - (Baritone, 30s) - Member of the “Robbin' Hood” ensemble.
Male and female singing and dancing ensemble, various ages.
Audition requirements:
Singing: Please prepare two songs in style of the show in order to show your range and ability. Please come prepared with backing tracks. Equipment will be provided on the day.
Dance: in groups you will be taught a short routine which you will then perform in front of the audition panel. Please wear appropriate clothing to dance in. Girls: please wear heels.
Reading: you do not need to prepare anything for the reading. You may be given a reading to do on the day.
Individuals will be booked into an audition group and will be expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before their allotted time and they will need to be available for at least an hour to complete all elements of the audition.
To book an audition time, or get further information on the auditions, please contact Kristen on either 0429 426 845 or email ktwynam-perkins@helena.wa.edu.au
For more information on the show please go to http://www.origintheatrical.com.au/Musicals/Curtains/tabid/87/Default.aspx. Or check out the footage on youtube.
dancektpThu, 25 Apr 2013, 09:03 pm
Auditions for Curtains are being held in just over a week. If you are interested, or know someone who is, don't forget to book a time now as they are quickly filling up.
The performances are the last three weeks of September and rehearsals will be monday and thursday nights to begin with and also sundays after mid july.
:o)
Kristen
See below for details
CURTAINS unfolds backstage at Boston’s Colonial Theatre in 1959, where a new musical could be a Broadway smash, were it not for the presence of its talent-free leading lady. When the hapless star dies on opening night during her curtain call, Lieutenant Frank Cioffi arrives on the scene to conduct an investigation. But the lure of the theatre proves irresistible and after an unexpected romance blooms for the stage-struck detective, he finds himself just as drawn toward making the show a hit, as he is in solving the murder.
Playlovers Inc will be presenting this Whodunnit musical by Kander and Ebb September 2013. Directed by Kristen Twynam-Perkins and Musical Direction by Belinda Flindell and Krispin Maesalu. Auditions will be held at Hackett Hall, Floreat on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2013.
Character Descriptions
Please note that all ages are stage ages and approximates only.
Lieutenant Frank Cioffi - (Baritone, 40s) Boston detective who’s assigned to the murder case, he’s always wanted to be a musical theatre performer. Must dance well
Niki Harris - ( Soprano, 20s to 30s, good comic timing ) Chorus girl/understudy in “Robbin’ Hood” during the Boston try-out and wants to be a Broadway star. Good comic timing. Must dance well.
Georgia Hendricks - (Mezzo, 20 to 30) Female half of our songwriting team. Ends up taking on the leading lady role. Must sing and dance well.
Carmen Bernstein - (Alto, 45 to 55+) The show’s brassy producer. Aggressive, determined, ambitious. Strong comedienne.
Aaron Fox - (Baritone, 40s) Composer of “Robbin Hood'”,still in love with his ex wife, Georgia, his former partner. He wrote the music, she wrote the lyrics. Baritone.
Sidney Bernstein - (Late 50s, mid 60s) Carmen’s philandering husband. Tough, self-serving, and a blackmailer.
Christopher Belling - (Baritone, 40 to 60) Temperamental, egotistical British director who hates Jessica. Camp, funny.
Bambi Bernét - (Soprano, Early 20s to early 30s) Many think she was hired as a member of the ensemble because her mother Carmen is the show’s lead producer. She’s a good comedienne who sings and dances well.
Daryl Grady - (30s) A theatre critic who gives “Robbin' Hood” a very bad review. He wields a lot of power.
Johnny Harmon - (Baritone, 40s to 50s) Stage Manager, gruff but lovable. He keeps the cast and crew in line.
Oscar Shapiro (Baritone, 45 to 65) This is Oscar’s first experience as a producer. Not a theatre person, but he’s trying to fit in.
Bobby Pepper - (Baritone, 20s to early 30s) Georgia’s ex, the show’s choreographer and talented Gene Kelly type dancer.
Jessica Cranshaw - (Soprano, 35 to 45) A fading, no-talent Hollywood star, and the show’s leading lady.
Randy Dexter-(Baritone, 30s) - Member of the “Robbin' Hood” ensemble.
Harv Fremont - (Baritone, 30s) - Member of the “Robbin' Hood” ensemble.
Male and female singing and dancing ensemble, various ages.
Audition requirements:
Singing: Please prepare two songs in style of the show in order to show your range and ability. Please come prepared with backing tracks. Equipment will be provided on the day.
Dance: in groups you will be taught a short routine which you will then perform in front of the audition panel. Please wear appropriate clothing to dance in. Girls: please wear heels.
Reading: you do not need to prepare anything for the reading. You may be given a reading to do on the day.
Individuals will be booked into an audition group and will be expected to arrive at least 15 minutes before their allotted time and they will need to be available for at least an hour to complete all elements of the audition.
To book an audition time, or get further information on the auditions, please contact Kristen on either 0429 426 845 or email ktwynam-perkins@helena.wa.edu.au
For more information on the show please go to http://www.origintheatrical.com.au/Musicals/Curtains/tabid/87/Default.aspx. Or check out the footage on youtube.