AUDITIONS Tempest & SUDS!
Audition Information for The Tempest
Shakespeare’s classic tale of loss, love, and forgiveness.
What: Open auditions (no appointment needed) for the 17th Annual Free Coronado Shakespeare production of The Tempest.
Who: Director Keith A. Anderson and Producer Mary E. Anderson
When: Monday, July 1st and Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013, 7-10pm. Callbacks Tuesday, July 3rd, if needed.
Where: Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
NOTE: Contact Mary Anderson if you cannot attend auditions but want to audition for the show.
Details:
· Those auditioning should prepare a 1-2 minute, memorized Shakespearean monologue.
· Those who decide to audition without a memorized monologue will be asked to read a short selection from the script.
· After each person has been heard once individually, the director will specify combinations to read scenes from the script.
· Rehearsals will begin on Monday, July 8 at 7 PM.
· Rehearsals will be Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 7-10pm with the possibility of switching a Wednesday rehearsal for a Thursday rehearsal after August 4th.
· There will be no rehearsal on the Sunday July 28th - Aubrey Awards
· Singers/instrumentalists, and dancers interested in pre-show and sprite roles only should send resume and headshot; separate auditions to be held after the show is cast.
· Shakespearean experience is desired but not required. Newcomers to Shakespeare are welcome to audition.
Those who plan to audition should contact producer, Mary Anderson at maryemily@rocketmail.com; newcomers to CPH should send headshot and resume. Questions may also be sent to this email.
Characters:
Prospero: A powerful magician who was exiled to an enchanted island by his ambitious sibling
Miranda: Prospero’s beautiful young daughter who has grown up on the magical island
Ariel: Prospero’s servant, a powerful sprite who carries out his magic.
Caliban: The island native, now Prospero’s slave, who tried to assault Miranda. Caliban wants to be free of Prospero.
Antonio: Prospero’s brother who stole his dukedom and dreams of even greater glory
Alonso: The king of Naples who conspired with Antonio to overthrow Prospero
Ferdinand: Alonso’s son and heir to the throne of Naples. Falls in love with Miranda.
Sebastian or Sebastiana: Alonso’s brother or sister and heir to the throne of Naples if Ferdinand dies.
Gonzalo: A wise old counselor who tried to prevent Prospero’s exile but who now works for Antonia and Alonso.
Stephano, Trinculo: Drunken servants of Alonso who stumble upon Caliban and decide to help him to overthrow Prospero and reclaim his island
Francisco & Adrian: attendants of Alonso (may cut these characters)
Boatswain, a mariner who is at the helm for the shipwreck
Email Mary Anderson if interested in the following:
(You do not need to attend acting auditions.-separate auditions will be held for these roles.)
Pre-show and Island sprite Ensemble: The magical beings Prospero commands to both enchant his friends and attack his enemies. These characters might sing and dance depending on the skills and talents of those who audition. These performers who appear briefly in the show will present a 10-15 minute pre-show of either instrumental or Renaissance music. We will set a separate audition for these roles. Please send headshot and resume with singing range if you are interested in pre-show and/or the role of island sprites.
Also need:
· Tech volunteers for running crew, set construction, costume construction
· PR person
· Musical director for the 10-15-minute pre-show of Renaissance instrumental or vocal music.
The Story:
Prospero, who possesses magical powers, is the rightful Duke of Milan; he dwells on an enchanted isle with his daughter, Miranda. Twelve years earlier, the duke's brother, Antonio, and Alonso, the King of Naples, conspired to usurp his throne. They set Prospero and Miranda adrift in a boat, and they eventually found themselves marooned on an island. Prospero is served on his island by Ariel, a spirit who he freed from a tree with magic, and Caliban, son of the witch Sycorax. When magic reveals that a ship bearing his old enemies is sailing near the island, Prospero summons a storm to
wreck their ship. The survivors make it to shore in scattered groups. Among these is Ferdinand, the son of Alonso who is lured to Prospero's abode by the singing of Ariel; there he meets Miranda, and they fall in love. Meanwhile, Antonio, Alonso, Sebastian, and Gonzalo wander the island in search of Ferdinand. Antonio plots with Sebastian to murder Alonso, but this plot is thwarted by Ariel. Elsewhere on the island, the sailor clowns, Stephano and Trinculo encounter Caliban. After sharing a few drinks, Caliban tries to enlist the two in a plot to kill Prospero. He even promises Miranda to Stephano. Ariel, however, reports all these goings-on to Prospero. Prospero isn't finished with his sport of Antonio and Alonso. He sends Ariel in the guise of a harpy to hound them for their crimes against Prospero. He also sends Ariel to punish Caliban and the clowns as well; Ariel first entices them with some fancy clothes, then sets other island spirits upon them in the shape of animals that chase them around the island. Finally, Prospero confronts his brother and Alonso, revealing his true identity as the rightful Duke of Milan. He demands that Antonio restore his throne; he also rebukes Sebastian (or Sebastiana) for plotting against a sibling.
To Alonso, he reveals Ferdinand alive and well, playing chess with Miranda. As a final act, Prospero abandons his magic and releases Ariel and Caliban from their servitude.
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Audition Notice for SUDS: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera
Directed by Nick Reeves
Musical Direction by Erich Einfalt & Sean LaPerruque
Producer: Sven Salumaa
Auditions:
Sunday, June 16, 2013 6:30pm -9:30pm
Monday, June 17, 2013 7pm - 10pm
Auditions will be held at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, 700 D Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
Directions will be provided upon confirmation of your audition appointment.
Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 7pm – 10pm
Auditions are by appointment ONLY.
To request an appointment please email: Sven Salumaa at ssalumaa@yahoo.com. Please submit a headshot and resume and indicate the role(s) in which you are interested. Please prepare a one minute musical selection of your choice. Please choose something appropriate for the show.
On the day of your audition please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled audition appointment. Bring a resume, headshot, and either sheet music or a CD of your musical selection. No a cappella singing please. Rehearsals will begin Sunday, August 4.
SUDS runs October 25 – December 1, 2013
Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.
Performances will be held at the Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118 (www.coronadoplayhouse.com)
SUDS (Book by Steve Gunderson, Melinda Gilb, and Bryan Scott; Musical Arrangement by Steve Gunderson) takes you back to the early 1960s to tell the story of Cindy, a lovelorn young woman who works in a laundromat, and the guardian angels that teach her how to find true love and survive in this wash, rinse, and spit-em-out world. SUDS is loaded with good clean fun, bubbling energy, and over 40 songs that topped the charts, including "Mr. Postman," “Where the Boys Are,” “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” “Respect,” and “Do You Want to Know a Secret.”
Roles:
3 Women: Cindy, Marge, Dee Dee
1 Man: Mr. Postman/ Washer Repairman/ Mrs. Halo/ Mr. Right/ Milt Dudman/ Johnny Angel
2 Dancer/Singers: Angels
(Please note that all roles are singing roles.)
Cindy: A sweet, personable, possibly gawky girl. Impressionable, and by turns optimistic and depressed, she grows in confidence as the play progresses. She probably wears a ponytail.
Cindy should have a strong alto and a sweet sounding mix. Low F. Belt to B-flat. Easy mix to D.
Marge: A tough cookie. Larger than life, brassy red head with a sharp tongue and a heart of gold. Flashy dresser. Probably in a sexy top, capris and high heels.
Marge should have a strong, controlled pop/rock belt. Tough R&B 'wail'. Plus nice mix for backup. Belt to C#. R&B to F. Nice mix to C.
Dee Dee: Perky and overly enthusiastic, eternal optimist. Fairly manic cross between Sandra Dee and "That Girl". Means well but is liable to wreak havoc at any given time. A big flip hair-do. Typically 60's pointy bra (at one point is referred to as "bullet bra"). Should have a lovely, slightly dressy, very well put-together look (a well dressed Connie Francis).
Strong pop alto with a strong belt. Plus nice mix for back up. Low G to D. Belt or strong mix to E flat.
Male Lead:
· Mr. Postman: A bouncy, energetic, slightly mysterious postman.
· Washer Repairman: A big lug. Probably wears work coverall & tool belt, carries toolbox etc.
· Mrs. Halo: A sweet middle-aged lady with a midwestern accent (she's from Minnesota). She can be dressed in bathrobe, slippers and curlers.
· Mr. Right: A dashing, debonair, good-natured man. A cross between Ward Cleaver and a matinee idol. Right out of a Sears Catalogue or an arrow ad come to life. Although very strong and confident, he should not be lecherous or leering; he's very polite to women and very charming.
· Milt Dudman: A nerd. Loud, obnoxious, inappropriate and unappealing.
· Johnny Angel: Earnest young man. Tries to be cool but is really just a regular guy.
Sings sweet solo up to G (can be falsetto). Must belt strong F. Falsetto backups to B flat. Bass to A below middle C. In "Mr. Postman" should be comfortable with a strong pop sound to G flat.
Angels: Two strong dancers who can sing well for backup (see female ranges above).
If you have any questions please contact the producer Sven Salumaa at (619) 573-2405 or email: ssalumaa@yahoo.com