Li'l Buds Theatre Company is holding auditions for Tinsel! The Musical. Telling the story of a nearsighted reindeer's rise from life as a clumsy waitress in Frosty's diner to being a famous recording artist, TINSEL! THE MUSICAL will put the star on top of your holiday season with its unique blend of country, jazz, blues and pop music. TINSEL! THE MUSICAL (a sequel to last year's FROSTY'S SHAKES 'N' DOGS which was a prequel to the previous year's THOSE SILLY REINDEER!) teaches young audience members about the pitfalls of fame and the rewards of being true to yourself.
Tinsel (female) - our heroine, nearsighted and clumsy, loves country music but can't seem to find her place in the world. An amazing country singer with a bigger than life awkward personality.
Dastardly Snide (male) - our villain, a con artist working as a talent agent. Vaudeville villain type.
Sneakly (male/female) - Snide's sidekick, a con artist working as a stylist, typical dim witted side kick character type.
Frosty (male) - the famous Snowman, runs a diner, loves to sing and dance. Crooner style singer dreams of being like Frank Sinatra.
TeeLee (female) - a Christmas tree, southern and gossip-y with attitude. Soul singer with star aspirations.
Paul R. Bear/Paula Bear (male/female child or adult) - the North Pole's equivalent to any Access Hollywood/Extra reporter.
Tinsel's #1 Fan/Simone Cruelle/Nail Buffer (male/female CHILD) - multiple character part - crazed fan, harsh talent show judge and lowly celebrity server. Must be able to play multiple roles.
Ginger Breadman (male/female CHILD) - One soggy cookie with good intentions. A little nervous and meek works as a busboy at the diner.
Elf- (male/female CHILD) - Santa's overworked sidekick. Very sarcastic and frustrated with life at the pole, dreams of being a stand up comedian.
Auditions will be held at Li'l Buds' studio - 1206 W Rosedale Ave.
Rehearsals will run October 26th-December 11th. Typical rehearsal schedule on evenings M-TH with possible limited rehearsals on Saturday and Sunday as needed. Show runs December 12-27 Saturdays and Sundays at 11 and 1pm with one Monday evening performance on 12/21. Rehearsals in Li'l Buds' Edgewater studio. Performances at Theo Ubique's No Exit Cafe: 6970 N Glenwood Ave. These are all paid roles.
Bring 16 measures of a song that shows off your range and personality. For children: prepare your best joke. For adults: prepare a short story of a holiday mishap that happened to you. Sides will be available for cold readings.