Casting Call: 'Working'

Kelsey Theater will be holding auditions for "Working," a musical based on the book by Studs Terkel and adapted by Stephen Schwartz and Nina Faso, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. August 17 and 7-10 p.m. If needed, callbacks will be on August 20. Audition appointments are strongly recommended.

Auditionees will need to sing one complete song from contemporary musical theater, and bring their own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. They will also need to cold read. All auditionees must be at least 18 years old.

Man 1 (C3-A4)	Plays Rex Winship, Frank Decker, Conrad Swibel, Mason Soloist, Tom Patrick, and Ralph Werner.
Man 2 (D3-B4)	Plays Freddy Rodriquez, Raj Chadha, Allen Epstein, Anthony Coelho, Utkarsh Trajilo, and Charlie Blossom.
Man 3 (B2-E4)	Plays Mike Dillard, Eddie Jaffe, and Joe Zutty.
Woman 1 (E3-D5)	Plays Terry Mason, Sharon Atkins, Grace Clements, and Theresa Liu.
Woman 2 (E3-E♭5)	Plays Amanda McKenny, Kate Rushton, Roberta Victor, and Maggie Holmes.
Woman 3 (F♯3-C5)	Plays Rose Hoffman, Candy Cottingham, and Delores Dante.

Performances will be at 8 p.m. November 1, 2, 8 and 9; and at 2 p.m. November 3 and 10.

To make an audition appointment, or if you have any questions, contact suzanne_mclean@hotmail.com or call (215)579-5677.

Casting Call: 'I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change'

Edison Valley Playhouse will be holding auditions for "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," a musical by Jimmy Roberts and Joe DiPietro, at 7 p.m. June 24 and 27.

Auditionees need to be skilled in comic timing and versatility. They should prepare a contemporary musical theater song. An accompanist will be provided.

Performances will be Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Sept. 13-18. Edison Valley Playhouse is located at 2196 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ.

Casting Call: 'The World Goes 'Round'

Playhouse 22 will be holding open auditions for "The World Goes 'Round" at 7 p.m. June 25 and 27.

The World Goes 'Round is a musical revue showcasing the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb.  The show consists of an eclectic collection of love songs, torch songs, and witty comic numbers.

Auditionees will need to sing 32 bars in the style of the show that reflect their vocal range and shows their personality. Disney, country, pop and rock show songs are prohibited. An accompanist will be provided. Auditionees must bring their own sheet music. They will also need to dance.

Man 1 (tenor)	An impish comedian.
Man 2: baritone/tenor	A hopeless romantic.
Woman 1: alto	A jazz balladeer.
Woman 2: soprano	A seducer.
Woman 3: alto or soprano	An upbeat, cabaret-style performer.

 Performances will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 21, 24, 27 and Oct. 4 and at 3 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30.

If you have any questions, contact worldgoesround@playhouse22.org or call (732)254-3939. Auditions will be held at 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.

Casting Call: 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'

Auditions will be held at Kelsey Theater for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" June 24 and 25. Callbacks will be on June 26. Rehearsals will start after July 4. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays September 6-15.

Auditionees should prepare a monologue and 16 bars of a song.

To make an audition appointment, or if you have any questions, contact kelseyforum@gmail.com.

'The Light in the Piazza' at Villagers Theater

"The Light in the Piazza" will run June 7-23 at Villagers Theater.
 
In this elegant story of courtship and of conflict of conscience, set in Tuscany in 1953, Clara, a young, childlike American woman, falls in love with a handsome Florentine, Fabrizio. Clara travels with her mother, middle-aged, middle-class Mrs. Johnson, who opposes the affair for reasons gradually revealed as the story unfolds. Torn between protecting her vulnerable daughter and allowing her the chance for happiness, Mrs. Johnson lovingly navigates her internal conflict. Adam Guettel, grandson of Richard Rodgers, gives us convincingly ordinary characters who find extraordinary self-expression in song. Infusing the tired old woes and wonders of midlife disenchantment and autumnal romance with fresh shadow and light, The Light in the Piazza celebrates young love with sumptuous melodies and richly intelligent lyrics.

The cast features Erin Kishpaugh as Margaret Johnson, Melissa McKamie as Clara, Joe Rodriguez as Signor Naccarelli, Elena Chalcraft as Signora Naccarelli, Faisal Sheikh as Fabrizio Naccarelli, Jason Barrameda as Giuseppe, Christine Paccillo as Franca, Christopher "CJ" Carter as Priest and ensemble; and Jillian Wagner, Jenne Carey, Michaela Jenkins, Jessica Zorn, Kelly Maizenaski and Dylan Coker as ensemble.   

Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays June 7-23. Tickets cost $20 for adults, and $18 for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, go to https://app.ticketturtle.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1.

Casting Call: 'Spamalot'

Kelsey Theater will be holding auditions for Monty Python's "Spamalot" from July 13 to 14.

"Spamalot" tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. However, diverting a bit from the usual story, this hilarious musical features such oddities as a line of beautiful dancing girls, the Knights who say Ni and killer rabbits. Outside there is plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show Arthur, traveling with his servant Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad.

Auditions will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 13 and from 12-5 p.m. July 14. If needed, callbacks will be from 7-10 p.m. July 15.

Most of the actors in Spamalot will play multiple roles. These roles may not necessarily correspond with the gender or age of the actor. English, Scottish, and/or French accents are a plus.

The show will require a dance corps that does not necessarily need to sing. Auditionees for the dance corps should sign up for an audition time in the first hour of each audition day. They will be taught a more difficult dance combination then the actors and will be given the option of performing a song or monologue or simply vocalizing with the music director.

All actors must be at least 18 years old.

King Arthur (30-55) Baritone	King of the Britons. Has trouble counting to three.
Lady of the Lake (25-45) Alto	A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers.
Sir Robin (25-35) Baritone	Called 'Sir Robin the Brave,' but couldn't be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing.
Sir Lancelot (25-35) Baritone	He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his 'softer side.
Patsy (25-45) Baritone	King Arthur's servant and horse. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur's approval.
Sir Bedevere (30-45) Baritone	The Strangely Flatulent. An inept scholar.
Sir Galahad (25 – 35) Tenor	Begins as Dennis, a lower class 'mud gatherer' who transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad.
Prince Herbert (20-35) Tenor	The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower.
Female Ensemble (20-30)	Laker Girls, Ladies in Waiting, etc.
Male Ensemble (20-30)	Knights of the round table, Frenchmen, etc.

Additional roles, which will be doubled with other parts, include the Historian, Mayor of Mooseville, Not Dead Fred, Brother Maynard, Sir Bors, French Taunters, Knights of Ni, Tim the Enchanter, The Black Knight, Assorted French people, Prince Herbert’s Father and the confused guards.

For more information, or to schedule an audition, go to mponstage.com/registration. Kelsey Theater is located in Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus.

If you have problems scheduling an audition, contact audition@mponstage.com or call (609)882-2292.

Casting Call: 'Legally Blonde:The Musical'

Tonight is the last night Villagers Theater will have auditions for its Teensvill production "Legally Blonde: The Musical."

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside-down, however, when her boyfriend dumps her so he can start getting serious about his life and attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle uses her charm to get in as well. At school, she struggles with peers, professors, and Warner Huntington. With the help of Paulette and Emmett, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Auditionees should prepare a song from an upbeat contemporary musical. They should also bring dance attire. Auditions will run from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Callbacks will be from 3-7 p.m. June 1. Rehearsals will begin June 3.

All auditionees must be between 13 and 19 years old.

Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays from July 26 to August 11. All tickets will cost $16, and must be reserved.

For more information, contact donna@villagerstheatre.com.