Wheaton Drama
Company

Pay: No Pay

Description:

Wheaton Drama is holding auditions for Company. Director: Pam Turlow. Music Director: Bryan McCaffrey

March 25-26*, 7-10 PM
*A third night of auditions, March 27, could be added, as demand requires.
Callbacks: March 28, 7 PM

Auditions and callbacks, as well as all performances, will be at 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton, IL.

All roles are available; there is no pay. Full character descriptions and other information available at www.wheatondrama.org.

Characters:
Robert (mid-30s, baritone): Our protagonist; requires a charismatic actor, strong singer.

The Couples. (30s to 50s)
Sarah (alto): Harry's critical wife; karate student. Requires an excellent physical comedienne.

Harry (baritone): Sarah's husband; (sort of) recovering alcoholic. Deft comic timing, physicality.

Susan (mezzo): Peter's perfect wife. A delicate Southern belle, requires a light accent.

Peter (baritone): Susan's perfect husband-and ex-husband.

Jenny (soprano) Quietly manipulative; square yet wise. Loves and indulges her husband, David.

David (Tenor) Jenny's husband; relaxed and always in control.

Amy (alto): Neurotic, engaged to Paul, terrified of marriage. Requires a fearless comic actress.

Paul (tenor): Amy's fiance. Mildly clingy, but patient with Amy. Requires a strong vocalist.

Joanne (alto): Acerbic, demanding, blunt, yet loving. Requires a fearless, dynamic actress.

Larry (tenor): Joanne's husband. Solid and centered, yet able to let his hair down.

The Girlfriends (20s to 30s):
Marta (mezzo): Part muse, part mystic, part Greek chorus. Requires a strong belt voice.

Kathy (mezzo): Robert's ex-girlfriend. Sweet and loving; the "one who got away."

April (mezzo): Flight attendant; alternately ditzy, wise and innocent.

Time Commitment:

Show runs Thursdays through Sundays, May 25 to June 17, 2018. (Tech Week: May 18-24.)

Material To Prepare:

Prepare a 1-minute contemporary monologue and 32 bars of a Sondheim song. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.

Actors will learn a simple dance combination, so please dress for movement.

Contact Info:

Auditions are by appointment. Email wdicompany18@gmail.com with your preferred date/time.

Reply To Email: wdicompany18@gmail.com
Website: www.wheatondrama.org/2018/auditions-for-company-set-for-march-25-26/