Big Noise Theatre
Ruthless

Pay: Stipend

Description:

Ruthless is a musical comedy with music by Marvin Laird and book and lyrics by Joel Paley that spoofs Broadway musicals, like Gypsy and Mame, and movies such as "The Bad Seed" and "All About Eve". Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical--including murdering the leading lady! This aggressively outrageous musical hit garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run, which opened with Britney Spears in the leading role. This is a very funny, fast-paced, and wickedly twisted musical comedy with 8 distinct female roles each playing an honest yet comical character. There is no ensemble. With the exception of the non-singing role of Miss Block, all the characters have solo songs.

Pay: Big Noise offers all cast members participation in its CAST (Comp Assisted Stipend) program. Each cast member will be provided with ticket vouchers, which may be sold at full value of $25.00 each. The proceeds from the tickets may be kept by the performer providing a potential stipend.

Auditions will be held at Light Opera Works Rehearsal Center, 516 4th Street, Wilmette, IL

Time Commitment:

Rehearsals begin: Thursday, August 1, 2013 Show Dates: Matinee and evenings on weekends from September 28-October 13, 2013 (no matinee 9/28). Performance Location: Prairie Lakes Theater, Des Plaines, IL

Material To Prepare:

Two-32 bar cuts of an uptempo standard musical theatre piece (can include but not limited to Gypsy, Sunset Blvd., Drowsy Chaperone, Annie, etc.) in the correct key. You may sing from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please refrain from bringing recorded accompaniment for the singing portion of the audition. Please bring music in appropriate key, repertoire book in case we'd like to hear a different selection, two copies of your resume and headshot (if available-photos need not be professional quality) and personal calendar for conflict form.

Contact Info:

Appointments preferred, but not necessary.

Reply To Email: info@bignoise.org
Phone: 312-371-9945
Website: www.bignoise.org