Casting call: 'Spike Heels' at Circle Players

Circle Players is looking for a few actors to put in  Theresa Rebeck's “Spike Heels.”

Pygmalion goes awry in this contemporary comedy of manners which explores sexual harassment, misplaced amour, and the possibility of a four sided love triangle. The combatants are a sexy, volatile young woman and three Back Bay types: a writer, a lawyer and a fiancée in sensible shoes. The setting is Boston, the ending is happy, and laughter abounds.

Auditions are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 and 5-7 p.m. Sept. 10, with callbacks from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11. Auditions will be held at Circle Playhouse, 416 Victoria Ave, Piscataway. The show is directed by Tom Frascatore.

All characters are around 30 years old.

ANDREW is a professor of political philosophy at a small college in Boston. He lives alone in an apartment and has befriended his neighbor Georgie, appointing himself her “teacher.” He is engaged to be married to Lydia. As the play opens, Andrew is fastidious, cautious, and averse to risk. However, during the course of the play he becomes less restrained because of Georgie’s influence on him.

EDWARD is an old friend of Andrew’s. Edward is aggressive, extroverted, demanding, and at times a little sleazy. He is a criminal defense lawyer and, as a favor to Andrew, has hired Georgie to be his secretary even though she has not attended college. He dated Andrew’s fiancee, Lydia, before Andrew began dating her.

GEORGIE is Andrew’s neighbor and Edward’s secretary. She comes from a working-class background and has not attended college. She is lusty, earthy, sarcastic and fatalistic, especially in her relationships with men. Six months before the play begins, Andrew has decided to become her friend and to try to diminish her self-destructive tendencies. In befriending her, Andrew has also tried to “improve” her by giving her books to read and encouraging her to speak more properly. She has responded to Andrew’s friendship by falling in love with him.

LYDIA is Andrew’s fiancée and Edward’s ex-girlfriend. She is from an old, upperclass Boston family. In many ways, she is the opposite of Georgie, and the characters talk about her a great deal before she ever actually appears. Edward describes her as cold and unemotional, and Andrew wants to keep her pure. When she does appear, she is quite fiery, convinced that Georgie is trying to steal Andrew from her. Georgie comes to like her when she sees that Lydia is not the “vampire” Edward has portrayed her to be.

Performances will be held Nov. 4, 5, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, write to circleplayersnj@gmail.com.

Casting Call: 'Titanic'

The sinking of the "Titanic" in the early hours of April 15, 1912, remains the quintessential disaster of the 20th century. A total 1,517 men, women and children lost their lives. That the supposedly unsinkable ship was lost during its maiden voyage is so incredible that, had it not actually happened, no author would dare to contrive it.

The musical "Titanic" examines the causes, the conditions and the characters involved in this ever-fascinating drama. This is the factual story of that ship - of her officers, crew and passengers, to be sure - but she will not, as has happened so many times before, serve as merely the background against which fictional, melodramatic narratives are recounted. The central character of our "Titanic" is the Titanic herself.

PLAYWRIGHT:
Peter Stone

COMPOSER AND LYRICIST:
Maury Yeston

PUBLISHER INFO:
This production of "Titanic" is limited to a cast of 20 people.

PRODUCERS' NAMES:
Darren Nye and David Learn

DIRECTOR'S NAME:
Matthew Muccigrossi

MUSICAL DIRECTOR'S NAME:
Mike Gilch

STAGE MANAGER'S NAME:
Holly Lessing

CHOREOGRAPHER'S NAME:
Genevieve Estanislau

AUDITION DATES:
7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18
Noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

CALLBACK DATES (IF APPLICABLE):
2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

REHEARSAL DATE RANGE:
Rehearsals will run Sunday, Sept. 11, through Thursday, Oct. 20. Pre-tech will run Sunday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Oct. 28. Tech will run Sunday, Oct. 30, through senior night, Thursday, Nov. 3.

PRODUCTION DATES:
Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 4-20

MONOLOGUE/READING REQUIREMENTS:
Bring a headshot or recent photo, and a resume. There will not be a dance call. All actors must be at least 18 by the time of auditions, no exceptions.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the show, showing range. Please do not sing a selection from the show. Bring sheet music. A piano accompanist will be provided. No a cappella auditions.

CHARACTERS/ROLES/REQUIREMENTS:
***MEN'S PARTS***

THOMAS ANDREWS:
38 - 43. Designer of the Titanic. A very level-headed but passionate man. Leading role, strong vocal and incredible actor needed. Dramatic Bari/Tenor, sings up to G. Accent - Northern Irish/English RP.

FREDERICK BARRETT:
28 - 35. The stoker. Very masculine, handsome, and physically fit. Lyric Bari/Tenor, sings up to G. Accent - English Midlands. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger and 3rd Class Passenger.

HAROLD BRIDE:
18 - 25. The radioman. Slim. A sweet man. Melodic Tenor, sings up to G. Accent - English RP. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger and 3rd Class Passenger.

FREDERICK FLEET:
25 - 35. The lookout. Tall, physically fit actor. Floating Lyric Tenor (hypnotic), sings up to G, but possible High C man. Accent - English RP. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger, 3rd Class Passenger, and Stoker.

CAPTAIN EDWARD SMITH:
55 - 65. Captain of the Titanic. A white-haired man with strong morals, near to retirement. Has a wealth of experience. Character Baritone, commanding voice, sings up to F. Accent - English RP.

BRUCE ISMAY:
47 - 52. The chairman and managing director of the White Star Line. Upper-class ruthless man who stops at nothing to get his own way. Baritone, sings up to G. Accent - English RP.

CHARLES CLARKE:
35 - 40. A man content with his middle-class life and thinks he knows his place, looking forward to his new life in America. Strong actor. Heroic Tenor, sings up to G, but also possible High C man. Accent - English RP. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger.

EDGAR BEANE:
30 - 40. A man content with his middle-class life and thinks he knows his place, looking forward to his new life in America. Strong actor. Character Bass, sings up to D. Accent - General American (Indianapolis). Also plays Joseph Boxhall and a 3rd Class Passenger.

ISIDOR STRAUS:
60 - 65.1st Class Passenger, the highest of social elite. Warm Legit Character Baritone, sings up to F. Accent - General American (New York, Jewish Origin). Also plays Robert Hichens and a 3rd Class Passenger.

JIM FARRELL:
20 - 30. Handsome, romantic lead; a 3rd Class Passenger. Bari/Tenor, sings up to F#. Accent - Northern Irish. Also plays Andrew Latimer, 1st Class Passenger, and Joseph Bell (Chief Engineer).

HENRY ETCHES:
30 - 40. Head Butler on the ship. Strong stage presence. Jaunty Tenor, sings up to G. Accent - English RP. Also plays Herbert Pitman.

WILLIAM MURDOCH:
30 - 40. The first officer on the bridge of the Titanic. Strong actor. Baritone, sings up to F#. Accent - Scottish/English RP.

CHARLES LIGHTOLLER:
30 - 40. Second Officer on board the Titanic. Strong actor. Range up to D, but preferably with Tenor timbre, chorally up to G. Accent - English RP. Also plays a 3rd Class Passenger.

BELLBOY:
18 - early 20s. The youngest worker on board the ship (13 - 16 years old). Must have a very young look and childlike quality. Tenor, solo up to G, but also possible High C man. Accent - English RP. Also plays Wallace Hartley, 3rd Class Passenger and Stoker.

***WOMEN'S ROLES***

ALICE BEANE:
28 - 38. An aspirational young woman who dreams of becoming a 1st Class Passenger. Alto, belts up to E. Accent - General American (Indianapolis). Also plays a 3rd Class Passenger.

CAROLINE NEVILLE:
30 - 40. A woman who dreams of becoming part of the social elite. Strong actor. First Soprano, lyric, chorally up to High C. Accent - English RP. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger and Stewardess.

KATE MCGOWAN:
18 - 25. A feisty and strong girl, 3rd Class Passenger. Celtic Mezzo, solo singing up to F#, chorally up to G. Accent - Northern Irish/English RP. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger.

KATE MURPHEY:
18 - 30. 3rd Class Passenger. Strong actor. Alto/Mezzo, sings up to F#, but also possible High C. Accent - Northern Irish/English RP. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger and Stewardess.

KATE MULLINS:
18 - 30. 3rd Class Passenger. Strong actor. Alto/Mezzo, sings up to F#, but also possible High C. Accent - Northern Irish/English RP. Also plays a 1st Class Passenger and Stewardess.

IDA STRAUS:
60 - 65. Calm and content member of the Upper Class but very down-to-earth and accepts her fate. Contralto, sings up to D (an octave above Middle C). Accent - General American (New York, Jewish Origin). Also plays a 3rd Class Passenger.

LIABILITY/PHOTO RELEASE FORM:
All those auditioning must agree to and sign the Villagers Liability/Photo Release Form found at:
www.villagerstheatre.com/liability-photo-release-form.pdf

FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS - CONTACT:
Darren Nye
darren@villagerstheatre.com
(732) 429-8258

Casting Call: 'And Then There Were None'

The only mystery right now is who will be cast for the show.

Westfield Community Players will hold auditions next month for an upcoming production of "And Then There Were None." Directed by Steve Lemenlle, the show is based on the Agatha Christie novel about 10 strangers who are invited to an island where someone begins killing them one at a time. As the victims pile up, the list of suspects dwindles until the story reaches its surprise conclusion.

Auditions will run from 7-9:30 p.m. July 11, 12 and 14. Characters should be able to speak with an English accent. Sides will be provided. Audition forms are available on the theater's web site.

The theater is located at 1000 North Ave. W., Westfield. Performances are scheduled for Oct. 15, 22, 23, 28 and 29.

The cast of characters:

SIR LAWRENCE WARGRAVE - (male) [stage age: 50's-60's] A recently retired judge. Wargrave is a highly intelligent older man with a commanding personality. As the characters begin to realize that a murderer is hunting them, Wargrave's experience and air of authority make him a natural leader for the group.

VERA CLAYTHORNE - (female) [stage age: 20's-30's] A former governess who comes to the island purportedly to serve as a secretary to their absent hostess, Mrs. Owen. Vera is one of the most intelligent and capable characters in the play, but she also suffers from attacks of hysteria, feels guilty about her supposed crime, and reacts nervously to the uncanny events on the island.

PHILIP LOMBARD - (male) [stage age: 30's-40's] A mysterious, confident, and resourceful man who seems to have been a mercenary soldier in Africa. Lombard is far bolder and more cunning than most of the other characters, traits that allow him to survive. He also has an interest in Vera.

WILLIAM BLORE - (male) [stage age: 30's-40's] A former police inspector. Blore is a man whose experience often inspires others to look to him for advice. He acts boldly and frequently takes initiative, but he also makes frequent blunders.

DR. ARMSTRONG - (male) [stage age: 40's-60's] A gullible, fussy and slightly timid doctor. Armstrong often draws the suspicion of the other guests because of his medical knowledge.

EMILY BRENT - (female) [stage age: 50's-60's] An older, ruthlessly religious spinster who is disagreeable and suspicious.

GENERAL MACKENSIE - (male) [stage age: 60s] The oldest guest. An upright soldierly old man with a gentle and tired face, often gets lost in his thoughts.

TOM ROGERS - (male) [stage age: 40's-50's] A competent manservant who is quick and deft but just a bit shifty.

MRS. ROGERS - (female) [stage age: 40's-50's] Tom Rogers's wife. At first, Ethel is opinionated and seems fine, but underneath Ethel is a frail woman.

ANTHONY MARSTON - (male) [stage age: 20's] A rich, athletic, handsome youth. Tony Marston likes to drive recklessly and seems to lack a conscience.

FRED NARRAGOTT - (male) [stage age: 30's-40's] A delivery person that also provides ferry service to and from the island.

Casting Call: 'Bingo'

Somerset Valley Players is seeking seven actors for an upcoming production of "Bingo."

Set in the middle of a boisterous bouncy bingo hall, "Bingo" follows three flamboyant women as they grab their numbered cards with gusto in a singing celebration of their love for the game. A sudden blackout rouses them to recall the glory of longlost friends as they embrace the joys of life and high hopes for a cheerful future.

Auditions will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and June 27, with callbacks June 29 by invitation only.

There will be a vocal audition. Prepare 16-32 bars of a song selection, in a style similar to the show. A piano accompanist will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing as there will also be a simple dance/movement element of the audition. For more information, contact director Christian Carrara via Facebook messenger or email at zolton64@gmail.com.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Vern, 40s	Leader of the group. Really loves Bingo. Is in it to win it and nothing else. Witty. Sarcastic. Stubborn. Think Dorothy from the Golden Girls. Powerful Broadway belt from low A to a solid C.
Patsy, 40s	Craziest of the group. Enjoys Bingo, but only when she has all of her troll dolls, and rabbits' feet, and many other luck charms. Spacey. Paranoid. Loving. Very much like Rose from the Golden Girls. Pop belt to F.
Honey, 40s	Most promiscuous of the group. Doesn't really care for Bingo as long as she is with her friends and has a chance to flirt with the guys. Flirty. Fun. A little ditzy. Similar to Blanche from the Golden Girls. Belt/mix to E.
Minnie, 40s-60s	Bingo Hall Manager. Wants to make sure everyone is safe and has a good time. Needs to be comfortable interacting with the audience. Spry. Quick on her feet. Sophia-esque (from the Golden Girls). Belt to C.
Bernice, 40s	Nicest of the group. No longer plays Bingo with the girls, but misses them dearly. Genuine. Kind. Maybe a little passive aggressive. Belt to C.
Alison, 20s	Bernice's daughter. An actress trying to reunite her mother with her friends. Passionate. Optimistic. Quirky. Belt to F#.
Sam, 40s	Bingo Caller. He loves his job and takes it very seriously. However, he can be distracted by Honey. Rugged. Handsome. Serious. Baritone to F.

Performances will begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m.  Sundays Sept. 9-25.

Auditions will be held at Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough.

Casting Call: 'Barefoot in the Park'

Time to put your timing to the test! Villagers Theatre is casting its upcoming production of Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" this mid-July.

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find, too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a-six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic Velasco; and inadvertently learn a thing or two about their own relationship in the process. The show will be directed by Matt Lafargue.

Auditions are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. July 12 and July 13, with callbacks at 7:30 p.m. July 14. Rehearsals would begin the following Monday, with performances Sept. 16-Oct. 2.

All auditionees must agree to and sign the Villagers Liability/Photo Release Form, found at:
www.villagerstheatre.com/liability-photo-release-form.pdf.

For more information writer to producer Emily Russoniello, at emily@villagerstheatre.com.

Villagers Theatre is located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset.

LIST OF CHARACTERS:

Corie Bratter (20-25)	A newlywed, married only six days at the beginning of the play. She is young and full of enthusiasm. Impulsive, quirky and fun-loving, she would much rather do something crazy and have a great story to tell than stay home and do nothing. Her non-stop energy and thirst for adventure can be tiring to her husband and her mother, but is also the main reason they ever have any fun. She is more domestic than she lets on, and despite her independent spirit, deep down she loves it when somebody takes care of her.
Paul Bratter (26)	Corie's husband, a newlywed just starting his career as a lawyer. Paul is 26 but breathes and dresses like he's 56. His manner and his outlook are both very conservative. Levelheaded and practical, but always ready with some wit and sarcasm when the occasion calls for it. He may come off stuffy and joyless, but Corie knows he's really a hopeless romantic, and that's both how and why she drives him wild.
Mrs. Banks (45-50)	Corie's mother. Warm, pleasant and very dignified. She's not a grandmother yet, but it's clear that she'll be great at it someday. Like Paul, she comes across as very proper and does not see herself as the adventurous type. Her most endearing and impressive quality, however, is her willingness to accept just about anyone and go along with just about anything. It would never be her idea to go out for a wild night on the town, but she'll go along if Corie drags her. And she'll never complain (at least not while Corie is in earshot).
Victor Velasco (58)	The Bratters' charming and flirtatious upstairs neighbor, he describes himself as "56 years old and a thoroughly nice fellow," but he's really 58. He fancies himself a worldly playboy, but he doesn't have the funds to pull it off in the style he would prefer. He professes a great deal of knowledge of other cultures from around the world, but nobody can tell whether he's just making it all up. (He's probably making up about half of it.) He might appear ageless or even lecherous at times, but his most closely guarded secret is that he's really a perfect gentleman who is completely aware of exactly how old he is.
Harry Pepper (35-45)	The telephone repairman. A salt-of-the-earth working man who knows a lot because he's seen a lot. He is humble and unassuming, but he carries with him the wisdom that comes from having spent his entire career in other people's homes.

Note: The nonspeaking role of DELIVERY MAN will be played by our stage manager.

Casting Call: 'Cabaret'

Playhouse 22 seeks a diverse and uninhibited cast of actors, singers and dancers, 18 and older, for an upcoming non-equity community theater production of "Cabaret." Special consideration will be given to performers who also play a musical instrument. All roles are available.

Prepare two contrasting musical theatre selections of 16 bars each, in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in the correct key (no transpositions on-demand). Also, no acapella and no recorded accompaniment. You will also be asked to learn a short dance combination at the audition, so bring appropriate clothing and dance shoes.

Auditions are at 7 p.m. June 20 and June 21, with callbacks by invitation only at noon June 25. Auditions will be held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.

This production is specifically looking for performers ages 18 and older who are comfortable with and confident about their bodies and who can overcome inhibitions related to intimate body contact on stage. Open minds and mutual respect for one another is a must.

Show dates are Fridays, Saturdays and from Sept. 16-Oct. 2. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. Sunday performances are at 3 p.m. There will be no afternoon performance Sep. 25, but there will be a Sunday evening performance at 8 p.m.

The show will be directed by Jim Jarrell, with choreography by Phillip Solomon. Music director is Candice Kraus.

For more information, or to ask additional questions, contact Jarrell at jarrellje@gmail.com.

CAST BREAKDOWN

Emcee - Middle C to High C-sharp - the highly sexually-charged host at the Kit Kat Klub who is equally comfortable with women and men; must have strong comedic timing and a commanding stage presence; strong ability to move/dance.

Sally Bowles - Low A to E, with a strong belt - a performer at the Kit Kat Klub; walks around with blinders on; speaks with a British accent; very strong movement/dance.

Clifford Bradshaw - Low A to High E - an American novelist and English teacher; somewhat sexually ambiguous; comfortable with movement/dance.

Fraulein Schneider - Low D to A-flat above Middle C - typically presented as an older German woman with rooms to rent; good comedic timing; must have German accent; comfortable with light movement; may double as a Kit Kat Klub girl.

Herr Schultz - Low G to High F - owns a fruit shop and is a boarder in Fr. Schneider's house; typically presented as an older German Jewish man; good comedic timing, sentimental and romantic nature; must have German accent; comfortable with light movement; may double as a Kit Kat Klub boy.

Fraulein Kost - Low A-flat to High F with strong belt - a woman of ill-repute and a boarder in Fr. Schneider's house; strong comedic timing; speaks with a German accent; very strong dancer; doubles as one of the Kit Kat Klub girls (note: in other revivals, this role has played the accordion in the show)

Ernst Ludwig - flexible vocal range - friendly and likable German; questionable sexual preference; good comedic timing; speaks with a German accent; comfortable with light movement; may double as a Kit Kat Klub boy.

Kit Kat Klub Girls - Rosie, LuLu, Frenchie, Texas, Fritzi, and Helga - an assortment of rowdy "cabaret girls" who sing and dance throughout the show in the Kit Kat Klub numbers; must be strong, confident singers and dancers; some will double as character roles.

Kit Kat Klub Boys - Bobby, Victor, Herman, Hans, and Max - an assortment of rowdy "cabaret boys" (some with questionable sexual preference) who sing and dance throughout the show; must be strong, confident singers and dancers; some will double as character roles.

Playhouse 22 is a non-profit, community theater troupe. No paid stipends will be available. More information about Playhouse 22 can be found at Playhouse22.org.

Casting Call: 'Twelfth Night'

Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center is looking for actors to be a part of its summer 2015 production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night, or What You Will."

"Twelfth Night" is one of Shakespeare's classic romances, in which Orsino, duke of Illyria, attempts to woo the Countess Olivia. The shipwrecked Viola disguises herself as a man, takes on the name Cesario, and enters the duke's service, whereupon she is called to court Olivia on his behalf. Cesario falls in love with the Duke and Olivia falls in love with Cesario. And that's just part of it.

The show will be staged at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, with performances at 7 p.m. Friday at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, July 15-23, and at 3 p.m. July 29-30 at a park in Metuchen.

Auditions will be held from noon to 2 p.m. June 11 and from 2-4 p.m. June 12 from the Forum Theatre Blue Room, 314 Main St., Metuchen. Prepare a monologue from the show and be ready to cold-read from sides.  Callbacks will be June 14.

Appointments are not necessary, but for questions or more information, email dragonflyartsnj@gmail.com.  Appointments are available for actors who cannot come during regular audition times.

For more information, visit the Dragonfly web site.

THE CAST

Viola	A young woman, 18-30 years old, who disguises herself as a man named Cesario
Olivia	A noblewoman, 24-25 years old.
Maria	Olivia's serving woman, 25-plus years old.
Fool	Male or female, any age
Fabian	A servant in Olivia's household, male or female, any age.
Sebastian	Viola's twin brother, 18-30 years old.
Orsino	A nobleman, 25-40 years old.
Malvolio	Olivia's straitlaced head servant. Male, 20-44 years old.
Sir Toby Belch	Olivia's uncle. Forty-plus years old.
Sir Andrew	A friend of Sir Toby's. Male, 35-plus years old.
Antonio	A man who helps Sebastian and becomes his friend, 18-40 years old.
Valentine	Servant to Orsino. Male or female, any age.
Curio	Servant to Orsino. Male or female, any age.
Sea Captain

Casting Call: 'W.A.S.P' (staged reading)

Villagers Theatre is seeking a cast for a staged reading of the next play in its ongoing New Playwrights Series.

The show, "W.A.S.P.," is scheduled for a reading at 8 p.m. May 16 at the theater. Written by Zanne Hall and directed by Joey Palazzo, the show dramatizes the experiences of women who trained with the Women Airforce Service Pilots in Sweetwater, Texas, in 1944. Pilots with the W.A.S.P. program were faced with personal and professional conflict, and had to confront military and societal prejudice that believed the U.S. Air Force was a man's world where women did not belong.

Pilots from the program received the Congressional Gold Medal from Congress in 2010 in recognition of their WWII flying service. Interested actors should send head shots and resumes to NewPlaywrightseries@gmail.com

CAST OF CHARACTERS

JACKIE WIGHTMAN – 20s.	As a Floridian foster child (slight Southern accent) she had a difficult life in her early poor beginnings but found that a passion for flying made her life purposeful. She is an ace pilot and loves military life. She is a cocky wiseacre but can be an empathetic person because of her own hard-knock life. A deceased mother, a father who vanished soon after her brother was born, she hopes to reunite with her sibling.
DESIREE PATRICIA POST – 20s.	A member of the wealthy Post Cereals family, she and her husband owned a flight school before the war. She is a troublemaking snitch who has connections with the military brass because of her elite background. She is indifferent to anything but herself and thinks she is an ace pilot.
TSUN-YAN (SUNNY) CHUN - 20s.	(Chinese) Very upbeat, funny, always with a wisecrack that hits the point. Very self-assured and comfortable with herself in any situation. A hot pilot who was the first woman to fly solo across the U.S. north to south.
TERRY MITCHELL – 20s.	The naïve greenhorn of the group. Sweet and shy at first but a plucky, determined individual with a youthful passion for flying. She comes from a protective family who sent her away to Ohio State University to study pharmacy. She discreetly spent the surplus money they sent her for charm school on flying lessons. During W.A.S.P. training she becomes secretly married to a flight surgeon – military suicide if discovered.
INEZ (WHISKY) SANCHEZ - 20s.	(Argentinean) Her farming family moved to Wisconsin when she was a child just after the Peron power takeover. A soft-spoken, sensitive, commonsense woman with an understanding ear. JACKIE‘s confidant. She hopes to combine her love of flying with missionary work after WWII.
ALICE (ZIGGY) NEGLEY - 20s.	A smart-cracking tall beautiful New York Ziegfeld Follies gal who felt the call to help her country in a unique way. A producer‘s son who owned his own plane took her on flying trips where she fell head-over-heels in love with piloting (but not him). With a tough-as-nails exterior but a soft exterior, she thinks she can take care of herself until she gets into problems over her head, like an unwanted pregnancy.
BEATRICE (FRANKIE) WILKENS – 20s.	A devotee of Frank Sinatra. She is a daredevil trickster who has a sporting way about her. She is a good pilot but takes too many chances that eventually place her as a pawn in the military‘s game of elimination.

Military Nurse (doubled)
Military Orderly (doubled)


The goal of the Villagers New Playwrights Series is to provide playwrights with an opportunity to glimpse the performance potential of their works in progress. Additional goals are to provide alternative performance opportunities for our local actors and directors and to expose our local audiences to new works. All submissions will be considered for their potential to fulfill these goals.

Due to the fact that Villagers programs are supported, in part, by funds from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts/ Department of State (a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and administered by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program), preference will be given to New Jersey resident playwrights. - See more at: http://www.villagerstheatre.com/viewproductions/new-playwrights-series/#sthash.pGLBrNpz.dpuf

Casting call: 'Sleeping Beauty'

Somerset Valley Players is looking for a few good actors for its upcoming production of "Sleeping Beauty."

Written by Blanche Marvin, this play gives the familiar fairy tale an unexpected treatment. A shy and absent-minded prince is browbeaten into marrying Sleeping Beauty, who is 100 years his senior. The children in the audience lend him a hand, while good and bad fairies deal with the politics of the day and the gossips of the court vie with each other telling scandal.

Open auditions will be held at 8 p.m. May 10 and May 11 at Somerset Valley Playhouse, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. The show will be directed by Holly Kowalenko and produced by Emily Windus.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
King	30-50 years old
Queen	30-50 years old
Princess Beauty	15-19 years old
Prince Charming	16-25 years old
Court Jester	16-40 years old
Queen of the Fairies	20-plus years old
Fairies (2)	18-plus years old
Barbel (Wicked Fairy)	30-plus years old
Ladies-in-Waiting (2)	18-plus years old
Lords (2)	18-plus years old
Cook	18-plus years old
Cook's Assistant	15-plus years old
Soldiers and Pages	15-plus years old

Readings will be from the script. All cast members must be able to move well, as there is some ballroom dancing required. Performances will run from July 15 -July 31.

Program Casting Call: 'Footloose'

The Cranford Dramatic Club will hold auditions for their Junior Theatre show, "Footloose," based on the movie musical of the same name, in a few weeks. Auditions are open for eight-graders through college students.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation with many of the locals, eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. With an Oscar- and Tony-nominated score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, "Footloose" celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of a song from musical theater, being sure to bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. They should also bring a headshot, resumé, and list of conflicts. There will be dancing at the audition, and those with gymnastics skills should be prepared to demonstrate. Those who are cast will need to pay a $125 production fee.

Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. April 13 and at 11 p.m. April 16. Performances will occur at 8 p.m. June 10 and at 3 and 8 p.m. June 11.

For more information, visit the CDC website. The Cranford Dramatic Club is located at 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford.

Casting Call: 'Incorruptible'

Circle Players will hold auditions for "Incorruptible," a bawdy farce by Michael Hollinger satirizing the fragility of faith in the face of survival, next month.

Welcome to Priseaux, France, c. 1250 A.D.: The river flooded again last week. The chandler's shop just burned to the ground. Nobody's heard of the wheelbarrow yet. And St. Foy, the patron of the local monastery, hasn't worked a miracle in thirteen years. In other words, the Dark Ages still look pretty dark. All eyes turn to the Pope, whose promised visit will surely encourage other pilgrims to make the trek and restore the abbey to its former glory. That is, until a rival church claims to possess the relics of St. Foy—and their bones are working miracles. All seems lost until the destitute monks take a lesson from a larcenous one-eyed minstrel, who teaches them an outrageous new way to pay old debts.

Auditions will take place from 7-9 p.m. April 17 and 18, with callbacks (if needed) at the same time April 20. The show is directed by Eric Walby.

Charles (50s)	Has been abbot and leader of the Priseaux Monastery for the past 13 years. Compassionate with the best intentions, but when the livelihood of the church is threatened he begins to succumb to pressure and compromises his values for the greater good.
Martin (40s)	The second in command at the Monastery. Martin will do anything necessary to help the church survive, so that it will still be around when he becomes abbot after Charles. Lacks the patience, sympathies, and people skills one would expect a monk to possess.
Olf	One of the monks. A bit dim-witted and childlike, but very loyal to church and the leaders. Does many of the hard labor chores at the monastery. There is always a sense that he’s not completely following what is happening around him.
Felix (20s-30s)	The newest monk at the Priseaux Monastery when the play begins. Becomes the moral compass as the actions of the monks become more and more questionable. Though in his past he was known to have “a weakness of the fairer sex," he now takes his vows very seriously, including obedience.
Jack (20s–30s)	The opportunistic, eye-patch-wearing, travelling minstrel “husband” to Marie. Although he does not have any faith of his own, he is later blackmailed into becoming a monk. The actor cast needs to know how to juggle, play the guitar or a similar minstrel instrument, and sing.
Marie (20s–30s)	The pretty travelling minstrel “wife” of Jack and daughter of the Peasant Woman. Her true love drowned years earlier, and she is happy neither with what her life has become nor what she needs to do to earn money. There are several physical comedy moments, including being carried in a sack by other actors, and Marie should also be able to dance and sing.
Peasant Woman (50s–60s)	Marie’s mother, desperately poor and seeking help in any and every way she can think of, including praying to the local saint. She encourages Marie to make money anyway that she can (wink, wink, nudge, nudge), but vocally disapproves of her relationship with Jack.
Agatha (40s–50s)	Charles’ sister, abbess of a competing church in Bernay. She has no shame, no tact, and celebrates the failures of her brother and his monks. She plows her way through every scene she is in.

"Incorruptible" will run at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays June 10-25 and at 3 p.m. June 26.

For more information, contact circleplayersnj@gmail.com. The Circle Playhouse is located at 416 Victoria Avenue, Piscataway.

Casting Call: 'Young Frankenstein'

Villagers Theatre will hold auditions for the musical adaptation of the legendary, uproarious Mel Brooks film of the same name, "Young Frankenstein."

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity abounds. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, "Young Frankenstein" has all the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven to be monstrously good entertainment.

Auditionees should prepare up to 32 bars of an up-tempo contemporary musical theater song, in the style of the show, that demonstrates range and personality. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella is not permitted. They must also sign Villagers' liability/photo release form.

Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (20s-30s)	A professor, brilliant brain surgeon, and grandson of the mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Vocal range: B-flat one octave below middle C to G above middle C.
Igor (20s-30s)	Frederick's faithful, bright-eyed and eager servant and friend with a hunchback. Vocal range: D below middle C to F above middle C.
Inga (20s)	Frederick's bubbly, not-so-bright young assistant. Sexy, attractive. A resident of Transylvania. Vocal range: G-sharp below middle C to A above the treble staff. Yodeling is a plus.
Elizabeth Benning (20s-30s)	Frederick's self-loving "madcap" boisterous fiancée. Vocal range: F-sharp below middle C to F-sharp, top line of the treble staff.
Frau Blücher (female/male, 30s-40s)	The intense, stern housekeeper of Frankenstein estate. Former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Vocal range: F-sharp sharp (G natural) below middle C to B, third line treble staff.
The Monster (indeterminate)	The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Must be able to emit howling/monster/grunting sounds. Tap dancing a plus. Vocal range: A-flat one octave below middle C to F above middle C.
Inspector Hans Kemp (40s-50s)	Head of the police in Transylvania, with a wooden arm and leg. Justice-driven. A one octave below middle C to F above middle C. Will double as the Blind Hermit, a lonely, poor, blind hermit longing for a friend. Vocal range: B-flat one octave below middle C to D-flat just above middle C.
Ensemble	Plays plenty of featured roles, lot of juicy lines and singing, including a barbershop quartet. Need strong dance/movement training. This group will portray gravediggers, villagers, medical students, passengers, and mad scientists, among others.
Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein (40s-50s)	Frederick's infamous grandfather. Vocal range: C-sharp below middle C to G-sharp above middle C.
Ziggy (30s)	The well-intentioned village idiot. Vocal range: F below middle C to F above middle C.

Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. April 3 and 4; callbacks will be held at the same time April 11. Rehearsals will typically begin at 7 p.m. on dates between April 11 and June 9, with specifics to be announced. Performances will occur at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays June 10-26. It is directed by Nicholas Wainwright and produced by Ana Kalet and Dan Schulze.

For more information, visit the Villagers website. Villagers Theatre is located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset.

Casting Call: 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Pierrot Productions of Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for "Bonnie and Clyde," a musical based on historical events, March 17 and 20.
In Depression-era Texas, young Bonnie Parker falls in love with Clyde Barrow, a criminal on the run from the law. Their love affair soon spirals out of control, as Bonnie & Clyde commit a series of bank robberies with escalating violence. As their notoriety and body count rise, the ill-fated lovers find themselves racing to the top of the Public Enemies list.

Auditionees are asked to prepare a contemporary stage monologue and a song in country or blues style, being sure to bring music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided. They should also prepare a resumé, and schedule appointments.

Clyde Barrow (mid-late 20s, A2-C5)	A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.
Bonnie Parker (early–mid-20s, G3-F5)	A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.
Marvin "Buck" Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, B2-G4)	Clyde's brother, an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.
Blanche Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, g3-Eb5)	Buck's wife. A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle; honorable and righteous.
Ted Hinton (30s, C3-A4)	A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest, but infatuated with Bonnie.
Young Clyde (8-12, B3-A5)
Young Bonnie (8-12, C#4-C5)
Preacher (45-65, A2-C5)	The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
Henry Barrow (45-55)	A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.
Cumie Barrow (45-55)	Clyde and Buck's mother, loyal and selfless. A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression.
Emma Parker (40-55)	Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
Governor Miriam Ferguson (45-60)	An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
Captain Frank Hamer (50-65)	Retired Texas Ranger, recruited by Gov. Ferguson to join the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde.
Bob Alcorn (30-45)	The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer to help hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Sheriff Schmid (30-45)
Ensemble	Play store clerks, cops, guards, bank customers, choir members, bread line folks, and others.

Auditions will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 17 and at 1 p.m. March 20. The show will run June 17-19 and 24-26.

To schedule an audition appointment, send name, email address, cell phone number, ideal date and time frame of auditions to pierrot@kelsey@gmail.com; slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kelsey Theater is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Anything Goes'

M&M of Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for the classic tap-dancing musical, "Anything Goes," which has music and lyrics by the legendary Cole Porter.

This musical comedy, with a stateroom-full of slapstick, tap dancing and forbidden flirtation, follows lovelorn stowaway Billy Crocker as he tries to win the heart of the engaged heiress Hope Harcourt. With a little willing assistance from nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and public enemy number 13 Moonface Martin, he just might succeed. "Anything Goes" features some of musical theater's most memorable standards, including "I Get A Kick Out of You", "You're the Top", "Friendship" and, naturally, "Anything Goes".

Auditionees should prepare an audition form, an updated resumé, a headshot and a song from the show as specified; both sheet music and an accompanist to play it in its original key will be provided. Some actors will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Auditionees should also wear clothing comfortable for dancing in, and bring jazz shoes and either tap shoes or shoes with hard soles. There will be a tap audition for those who wish to tap in the show. Appointments are encouraged, but not required.

Reno Sweeney (mid-20s–30s, mezzo/belt)	An evangelist-turned-nightclub-singer. Brassy, with quick comic timing. Must dance well. Tap a plus. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes" and "I Get a Kick Out of You."
Billy Crocker (mid-20s, baritone)	A charming, energetic go-getter and hopeless romantic. Hopelessly in love with Hope Harcourt. Must dance well. Tap a plus.  Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Easy to Love."
Hope Harcourt (20s+, mezzo/lyric)	A young New York debutante. Engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh to appease her mother, but has fallen in love with Billy. Must dance well.  Those auditioning for this role should prepare "De-Lovely."
Moonface Martin (30+, baritone)	Comic lead. Public Enemy #13 who stows away on the ship to hide from the FBI. A vaudeville type with great comic timing. Must move well. Tap a plus.  Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Be Like the Bluebird."
Lord Evelyn Oakleigh (20s-30s, baritone)	An awkward man with noble upbringing. He comes from a wealthy family with a scandalous secret and is somewhat naive. A goofball. Should move well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "The Gypsy and Me."
Evangeline Harcourt (late 40s+)	Hope's overbearing and crazy mother. Afraid the family fortune will dry up and she will be unable to maintain her lifestyle, she wants to marry Hope off to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Only sings with the chorus. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
Erma (20s-30s, soprano)	Moonface's quirky, unrefined girlfriend who stowed away with him. Comedic and flirtatious, especially with the sailors. Must dance well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Buddy, Beware."
Elijah Whitney (late 40s, A-C)	A major player on Wall Street and Billy's boss. He can't see a thing without his glasses and drinks a little too much. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
The captain (40+, baritone)	A military man, somewhat overly concerned with outward appearances. Not the sharpest tool in the toolbox. Sings "Public Enemy Number 1". Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
The Purser: (30+, tenor)	Captain's right hand man. Keeps ship running smoothly. Must move well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
Luke and John (any)	Two Christian converts from China traveling with the Reverend Dobson, who revert to their old vices when the reverend is removed from the ship. Must dance well. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes."
Ensemble (all ages, singing/non-singing)	Includes the angels (4-6), Reno's back-up chorus girls, who are beautiful, sexy and flirtatious and must dance extremely well (tap a plus); the sailors, who must dance well (some may be used for the quartet and some will need to tap); and the ship's passengers who should all sing and move well (tap is a plus). There are featured ensemble roles that can be non-singing. Those auditioning for this role should prepare "Anything Goes;" those auditioning to be sailors also may prepare "Bon Voyage."

Auditions will be held from 7:30-10 p.m. March 23 and 30 and April 8, and from 12-5 p.m. April 9. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays July 29 to August 7.

For more information, or to schedule an audition appointment, contact auditions@mandmonstage.com. To download the audition form, click here. Kelsey Theatre is located on 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'Boeing Boeing'

Please close your snack trays and bring your seat backs to an upright position: Somerset Valley Players' auditions for "Boeing Boeing," high-flying farce of the swinging '60s, will begin tomorrow.

It’s the 1960s, and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn't be happier, with a flat in Paris and three gorgeous stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about each other. But Bernard’s perfect life gets bumpy when his friend Robert comes to stay and a new and speedier Boeing jet throws off all of his careful planning. Soon all three stewardesses are in town simultaneously, timid Robert is forgetting which lies to tell to whom, and catastrophe looms.
Female auditionees will need to be comfortable in high-heeled shoes. All actors must be comfortable with physical comedy.

Bernard (30s+)	An American architect living in Paris. Handsome, well-educated, charming, and engaged to three air hostesses whom he manages to keep in the dark about one another by managing their visits on a strict timetable. Takes boyish pleasure in the success of his devious doings, until his careful planning starts to fall apart, deflating his confidence.
Robert (30s+)	Bernard's schoolmate from back in the States; hasn't seen Bernard in many years. Shy, small-town, Midwestern, and sweet– a nerd by today's standards. Views Bernard's whirlwind juggling act of three fiancées with awe and admiration until he gets wrapped up in it himself and his anxiety spins out of control.<!--br --/>
Berthe (40s+)	Bernard's long-time live-in maid and cook. Although devoted to Bernard, she is tired of keeping up with his revolving-door lifestyle, and by play's end she has been pushed as far as she will go. Dry and fantastically sarcastic; never afraid to say what's on her mind. French accent.
Gabriella (20s-40s)	Bernard's Italian fiancée, an air hostess for Alitalia. Sultry and full of fire, she is much smarter and more self-reliant than she first appears. Italian accent.
Gretchen (20s-40s)	Bernard's German fiancée, an air hostess for Lufthansa. Has an intense Teutonic passion that can spin on a dime: one moment she can be soft and cuddly, and the next barking out orders and breaking furniture. Inspires equal amounts of lust and fear in those around her. German accent.
Gloria (20s-40s)	Bernard's American fiancée, an air hostess for TWA. The epitome of a go-getter American woman, she has a vigorous appetite for food and love. Completely adorable and supremely confident, but she might punch you if you dared call her "cute". New York accent.

Auditions will occur at 7 p.m. March 15 and at 3 p.m. March 20. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays June 3 through 19.

Somerset Valley Players is located at 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough.

Casting Call: 'Rabbit Hole'

Becca and Howie Corbett have a picture-perfect family life in the suburbs of New York until a random, tragic accident takes the life of their four-year old son. Soon after, Becca’s irresponsible younger sister, Izzy, announces that she is pregnant: there will now be a new child in the family. As Becca and Howie grow apart; and Becca’s mother, Nat, badgers Becca about her grieving process; and Jason, the young driver who killed their son, continually shows up to ask forgiveness; the group is on a bumpy road to healing with no road map in sight. "Rabbit Hole" delves into the complexity of a family navigating deep grief, and learning what it means to live a fruitful life when things fall apart.

Edison Valley Playhouse will hold auditions for the Pulitzer-winning "Rabbit Hole," by David Lindsay-Abaire, 5-8 p.m. March 20. Auditionees should be prepared to read from sides.

Becca	A grieving mother. Tough and uncompromising, she cannot tolerate insincerity or impracticality. This role has already been cast.
Howie (30s-40s)	Becca's husband, a patient man who specializes in pretending everything is fine.
Izzy (early 30s)	Becca's irresponsible but well-wishing sister. Pregnant the entire show. A perennial party girl who never grew up; still trying to find herself.
Nat	Becca and Izzy's mother, an opinionated alcoholic with a knack for sticking her foot in her mouth. This role has already been cast.
Jason Willette (17)	An awkward and nerdy teen who accidentally killed Becca and Howie's son when the little boy ran in front of his car. A pivotal character.

The show will open May 20 and run at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June 4, with a 2 p.m. matinee May 29.

For more information, contact info@evplayhouse.com. Edison Valley Playhouse is located at 2196 Oak Tree Road, Edison.

Casting Call: 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Pierrot Productions of Kelsey Theatre will hold auditions for "Bonnie and Clyde," a musical based on historical events, March 17 and 20.

In Depression-era Texas, young Bonnie Parker falls in love with Clyde Barrow, a criminal on the run from the law. Their love affair soon spirals out of control, as Bonnie & Clyde commit a series of bank robberies with escalating violence. As their notoriety and body count rise, the ill-fated lovers find themselves racing to the top of the Public Enemies list.

Auditionees are asked to prepare a contemporary stage monologue and a song in country or blues style, being sure to bring music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided. They should also prepare a resumé. They should schedule appointments.

Clyde Barrow (mid-late 20s, A2-C5)	A charming small-town boy who craves notoriety. Bonnie's reckless, bold, daring lover.
Bonnie Parker (early–mid-20s, G3-F5)	A beautiful girl torn between love and fame. Clyde's ambitious, stubborn lover.
Marvin "Buck" Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, B2-G4)	Clyde's brother, an outlaw troubled by his wife's distaste for his lifestyle. Adventurous and loyal.
Blanche Barrow (late 20s–mid-30s, g3-Eb5)	Buck's wife. A religious woman who disapproves of the criminal lifestyle; honorable and righteous.
Ted Hinton (30s, C3-A4)	A police officer struggling to separate his feelings from his duties. Kind and honest, but infatuated with Bonnie.
Young Clyde (8-12, B3-A5)
Young Bonnie (8-12, C#4-C5)
Preacher (45-65, A2-C5)	The town's evangelist. Loud, passionate, boisterous.
Henry Barrow (45-55)	A hard-working man, struggling to survive. Humble and quiet. Father of Clyde and Buck.
Cumie Barrow (45-55)	Clyde and Buck's mother, loyal and selfless. A kind woman among those suffering in the Depression.
Emma Parker (40-55)	Bonnie's widowed mother. Fragile, caring, sensitive.
Governor Miriam Ferguson (45-60)	An enforcer of the law and Governor of Texas. Tough and harsh.
Captain Frank Hamer (50-65)	Retired Texas Ranger, recruited by Gov. Ferguson to join the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde.
Bob Alcorn (30-45)	The best sharpshooter in Texas. Recruited by Frank Hamer to help hunt down Bonnie and Clyde.
Sheriff Schmid (30-45)
Ensemble	Play store clerks, cops, guards, bank customers, choir members, bread line folks, and others.

Auditions will begin at 7:30 p.m. March 17 and at 1 p.m. March 20. The show will run June 17-19 and 24-26.

To schedule an audition appointment, send name, email address, cell phone number, ideal date and time frame of auditions to pierrot@kelsey@gmail.com; slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kelsey Theater is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Yardley Players of Villagers Theatre will hold auditions for "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," the musical based on the classic children's story, in just over a week.

The show follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever finds with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory– or suffer the consequences.

Auditionees should prepare a song from or in the style of the show with sheet music in the correct key, be prepared for a group dance audition and readings from the script, download, print and bring an audition form, and bring a recent picture and resumé. Auditions are by appointment only.

For information on the characters' vocal parts, contact the director, Kristy Davis.

Willy Wonka (25-45)	An enigmatic character. Mysterious, mischievous and charismatic.
Charlie Bucket (8-12)	A poor young boy with endless optimism, the emotional heart and soul of the musical.
Grandpa Joe (55+)	Caring, patient and sweet; always reminds Charlie to remain cheerful.
Mr. Bucket (30-45)	Charlie's father.
Mrs. Bucket (30-45)	Charlie's mother.
Grandmas Josephine and Georgina (55+)	Charlie's grandmothers.
Grandpa George (55+)	Charlie's other grandfather.
Phineous Trout (25-45)	Reporter who announces the winners of the Golden Ticket contest throughout the show.
Augustus Gloop (8-12)	The overachieving eater who represents the evils of eating too much
Mrs. Gloop (30-45)	Augustus' mother.
Mike Teavee (8-12)	A young boy who is addicted to video games, the Internet and all other mind-numbing technological devices. Bratty, loud and obnoxious; does not know the word "no."
Mrs. Teavee (30-45)	A take on all television moms of the distant past. Think June Cleaver (Leave it to Beaver) or Marion Cunningham (Happy Days) or even Carol Brady (The Brady Bunch). Perfectly put together and a bit vacant.
Violet Beauregarde (8-12)	Gum chewer extraordinaire; middle-class brat.
Mrs. Beauregarde (30-45)	Violet's mother, a geography teacher who has invested a great deal of hard-earned money on therapy for her orally fixated daughter, with less than stellar results.
Veruca Salt (8-12)	The wealthy, class-conscious, spoiled brat.
Mr. Salt (30-45)	Veruca's father who's solution to most problems is to buy his way out. He is upper class. Male, 30-45 yrs old
James, Matilda, Sophie, Danny and Alfie (8-12)	Children from Charlie's town.
Ensemble (all ages)	Play townspeople, cooks and Oompa Loompas.

Auditions will occur from 12-5 p.m. March 20, and from 6:30-10 p.m. March 21 in the CM building next to Kelsey Theatre, with callbacks March 23 if needed. Rehearsals will begin April and run 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 12-4 p.m. Sundays, and performances will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays July 1-10 and at 10 a.m. July 8.

To schedule an appointment, for vocal range information, or for more information, contact Kristy Davis at directorkristydavis@gmail.com. Kelsey Theatre is located on the Mercer County Community College campus on 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.

Casting Call: 'This is Our Youth'

Mystic Vision Players will hold auditions for Kenneth Lonergan’s "This Is Our Youth", a brilliant, darkly humorous, bittersweet portrait of youth poised on the cusp of the scary, disillusioning path to adulthood.

In Reagan-era New York City, three privileged Upper West Side kids — the swaggering, drug-dealing Dennis; his dispirited, free-thinking best friend and whipping boy, Warren; and confused, self-conscious fashion student Jessica — hang out, smoke pot, scheme for cash, challenge each other, and make tentative steps towards authentic, vulnerable connection, all in a period of less than twenty-four hours in Dennis’ apartment.

Auditionees should prepare a resumé and headshot to submit both via email and as hard copies at auditions. Sides will be provided at auditions. All auditions are asked to be familiar with the play. Auditions are to be held by appointment only.

Warren Straub (19)	A skinny college drop-out; a strange barking dog of a kid with large tracts of thoughtfulness in his personality that are not doing him much good at the moment, probably because they so infrequently influence his actions. He has spent most of his adolescence in hot water of one kind or another, but is just beginning to find beneath his natural eccentricity a dogged self-possession his friends may not all share. Despite his enormous self-destructiveness he is, above all, a trier. He looks up to and loyally hero-worships Dennis.
Dennis Ziegler (21)	Grungy, handsome and athletic; very quick, dynamic, fanatical, and a bullying type of person. Amazingly good-natured and magnetic, but insanely competitive and almost always successfully so; a dark cult god of high school only recently encountering, without necessarily recognizing, the first evidence that the dazzling aggressive techniques with which he has always dominated his peers might not stand him in good stead for much longer. He has sold weed since he was sixteen, out of want rather than necessity, and is close with Warren.
Jessica Goldman (19)	A very nervous girl, whose self-taught method of coping with her nervousness consists of seeking out the nearest available oasis of self-assurance and entrenching herself there with a watchful defensiveness that sweeps away anything that might threaten to dislodge her, including her own chances at happiness and the opportunity of gaining a wider perspective on the world which might eventually make her less nervous to begin with. Despite her prickliness she is basically friendly and definitely interested in Warren, as well as being close friends with Dennis’ on-and-off girlfriend.

Auditions will be held March 7 and 10 in the UCPAC Hamilton Stage Blue Room. Rehearsals will begin the week of April 18, with 2-3 rehearsals per week based on cast availability. The show will run at 8 p.m. May 19-21 and 26-28.

To schedule an audition appointment, fill out the form here. The UCPAC Hamilton Stage is located at 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway.

Casting Call: 'Boeing Boeing'

Please close your snack trays and bring your seat backs to an upright position: Somerset Valley Players will hold auditions for "Boeing Boeing," high-flying farce of the swinging '60s, in a little over a week.

Free-spirited lothario Bernard has three fiancees, one Italian, one German and one American, all beautiful airline hostesses with frequent layovers. He keeps "one up, one down and one pending" until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard's apartment, at the same time.

Female auditionees will need Italian, German, French or New York accents; and be comfortable in high-heeled shoes. All actors must be comfortable with physical comedy.

Bernard (30s+)

An American architect living in Paris. Handsome, well-educated, charming, and engaged to three air hostesses whom he manages to keep in the dark about one another by managing their visits on a strict timetable. Takes boyish pleasure in the success of his devious doings, until his careful planning starts to fall apart, deflating his confidence.

Robert (30s+)

Bernard's schoolmate from back in the States; hasn't seen Bernard in many years. Shy, small-town, Midwestern, and sweet– a nerd by today's standards. Views Bernard's whirlwind juggling act of three fiancées with awe and admiration until he gets wrapped up in it himself and his anxiety spins out of control. Blog Archive ▼  2018 (1) ▼  October (1) Sometimes the parts just belong to a particular race ►  2017 (1) ►  March (1) ►  2016 (79) ►  October (1) ►  September (6) ►  August (1) ►  July (2) ►  June (9) ►  May (2) ►  April (5) ►  March (25) ►  February (8) ►  January (20) ►  2015 (180) ►  December (13) ►  November (14) ►  October (21) ►  September (31) ►  August (14) ►  July (12) ►  June (9) ►  May (11) ►  April (10) ►  March (20) ►  February (10) ►  January (15) ►  2014 (230) ►  December (15) ►  November (11) ►  October (23) ►  September (29) ►  August (23) ►  July (17) ►  June (13) ►  May (21) ►  April (15) ►  March (27) ►  February (11) ►  January (25) ►  2013 (145) ►  December (13) ►  November (10) ►  October (13) ►  September (7) ►  August (14) ►  July (15) ►  June (4) ►  May (17) ►  April (12) ►  March (8) ►  February (14) ►  January (18) Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts All Comments Atom All Comments Watermark theme. Powered by Blogger.