Artists Walk Theatre
The Fantasticks

Pay: Yes

Description:

Artists Walk Theatre is Casting male roles in our late summer production of The Fantasticks, directed by David Boettcher.

All need to move well.

Color-blind Casting: Men of color strongly encouraged to audition.

EL GALLO, The Narrator - late 30's to mid 40's. baritone; a little "dangerous" but also charming; quite sensual.

MATT, The Boy - late teens to late 20's. lyric baritone; an innocent; fresh, eager, charming and in love with Louisa.

HUCKLEBEE, The Boy's Father - 40's to early 50's; baritone; a little eccentric; determined to have his plan work and loves his son.

BELLOMY, The Girl's Father - 40's to early 50's; baritenor; a little eccentric; determined to have his plan work and loves his daughter.

HENRY, The Old Actor - non-singing; a gentleman of "a certain age"; hired to carry out the Fathers' plot; "theatrical" but definitely somewhat inept.

MORTIMER, The Man Who Dies - - non-singing; a gentleman of "a certain age"; hired to assist in carrying out the Fathers' plot but also somewhat inept.

Time Commitment:

All rehearsals/performances at Flossmoor Community House; 847 Hutchison Road Flossmoor, Illinois.

Rehearsals begin August 7, six days/week - five hours/day.

Ten performances weekends of August 26; September 9 and 16.

Material To Prepare:

Prefer 32 bars of a song from The Fantasticks; another song of your choice is also acceptable but be sure to bring a hard copy of your music.

If you are auditioning only for Henry or Mortimer, please indicate in your submission; you will be asked to read from the libretto.

Contact Info:

Please submit H/R if available.

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