Auditions
Stray Dog Theatre is holding auditions for the 2010-11 season. Seeking Non-Equity artists for the plays, the play with music and the musicals. A HELPFUL HINT FOR A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION EXPERIENCE: Research and become familiar with the plays and roles. Google is a great resource.
Plays
(Casting authority: Gary F. Bell, Justin Been, and Chris Owens)
AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN by Douglas Carter Beane. Opens December 2, 2010 and closes December 18, 2010.
Alexa Vere de Vere, a flashy con artist/grifter who captivates and takes advantage of the almost-famous, has a new target in mind: Evan Wyler, a young New York writer. Alexa meets with Evan, claiming to be a record producer and asking him if he will write a screenplay based on her glamorous life story. She promises him fame and fortune in return--the same things she has promised, but never given, to so many other aspiring hot young aspiring celebrities.
ROLES:
Alexa Vere de Vere: A glamorous con artist/grifter who rules New York City – female 20s-30s
Evan Wyler: A handsome young writer who gets tangled up in Alexa's web – male 20s-30s
Mike Stabinsky: Alexa's old boy friend – male 20s-30s
ACTOR 1: Photographer/Swen/Royalton Clerk/Morris Kaden – male 30s-40s
ACTOR 2: Ronald/Skunk/Mike Stabinsky – male 30s-40s
ACTOR 3: Amber/Backup Singer/Secretary/Bethany/Ginny/Second Muse – female 20s-30s
ACTOR 4: Waiter/Backup Singer/Carla/Newsstand woman/Denise/Illya/First Muse – female 20s-30s
DISTRACTED by Lisa Loomer. Opens February 3, 2011 and closes February 19, 2011.
A modern comedy that explores parenting, analysis and the struggle to focus in an era of confusion, the Internet and Ritalin. The story follows the mother's interactions with teachers, therapists and neighbors as she and her husband attempt to determine if her son's problems are rooted in ADD. The actors break the fourth wall as the play itself becomes distracted.
ROLES:
Mama – female 30s
Dad – male 30s
Broder/Jinks/Daniel – male playing several characters, late 20s-30s
Mrs. Holly/Nurse/Dr. Waller – female playing several characters, late 20s-30s
Dr. Zavala/Waitress – female, late 20s-30s
Vera/Dr. Schwartz – female, late 20s-30s
Natalie – female, teenager
Jesse – boy, about 9 years old
DARK MATTERS by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Opens May 5, 2011 and closes May 21, 2011.
In an isolated house at the edge of a cornfield, in the mountains of Virginia, something almost beyond belief is happening to the Cleary family. When Bridget Cleary goes missing in the dead of night, her husband, Michael, and son, Jeremy, scramble to help the local Sheriff find her. Then, as suddenly as she vanished, Bridget reappears, talking about strange visitations and otherworldly beings. Is she lying? Or are supernatural forces at work? A suspense thriller about the secrets that hold families together.
ROLES:
Michael Cleary – a novelist – male 30s-40s
Bridget Cleary – Michael’s wife – female 30s-40s
Jeremy Cleary – Michael & Bridget’s son – male teenager 16-19
Benjamin Egan – a sheriff – male 40s
THE VISIT by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, translated by Maurice Jacques Valency. Opens June 9, 2011 and closes June 25, 2011.
A wealthy woman returns to her debt-ridden hometown and offers a sum greater than the townsfolk ever imagined to save the town from ruin. But the money comes with sinister stipulations, and slowly the simple town and its villagers are thrown into turmoil as they are forced to make difficult moral decisions.
ROLES:
Claire Zachanassian – The richest woman in the world. A diva seeking revenge. – female 30s-40s
Anton Schill – Claire’s ex-lover and the object of her revenge – male 40s
Bobby – Claire’s butler – male 60s-70s
Pedro – Claire’s young lover – 20s
Max/Athlete – Claire’s bodyguard – male 20s-30s
Mike/Athlete – Claire’s bodyguard – male 20s-30s
First Blind Man (Kobby) / Reporter – female Any Age
Second Blind Man (Lobby) / Camera Man – female Any Age
The Burgomaster – the mayor – male 40s-50s
The Pastor – male or female Any Age
The Teacher – male or female Any Age
The Doctor / The Fourth Man – female Any Age
The Policeman / The Second Man – male Any Age
The Painter – female Any Age
The Station Master / The First Man – male Any Age
Frau Schill / The First Woman – female 30s-40s
The Son / The Conducter / The Photographer / The Truck Driver – male 20s
The Daughter / The Radio Reporter – female 20s
Frau Burgomaster / Second Woman / Third Man – female 30s-40s
Plays: Audition Dates & Times
Monday, March 15, 2010
(Audition Space opens at 6:30 PM) 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Audition Appts.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
(Audition Space opens at 6:30 PM) 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Audition Appts.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
(Audition Space opens at 6:30 PM) 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Audition Appts.
Information:
Location: Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104
Play auditions will be held in the Tower Grove Abbey Upstairs Studio.
Seeking Non-Equity artists only.
Prepare a 2-3 minute monologue or a cold-reading from the script (Sides available).
Provide one headshot & resume.
All positions are paid.
Stray Dog Theatre honors diversity and non-traditional casting practices.
PLAY AUDITION APPOINTMENTS:
Please contact Jay V. Hall by E-MAIL at straydogtheatre@gmail.com for an audition appointment. NO CALLS please!
In the e-mail please specify your name, best phone number and which days you are available and if you want to audition for the plays or the musicals or both. Jay will get back to you to confirm time.
Play with Music
(Casting authority: Gary F. Bell)
MASTER CLASS by Terrence McNally. Featuring Lavonne Byers as Maria Callas.
Opens September 16, 2010 and closes October 2, 2010.
The great opera diva, Maria Callas, takes center stage of her Master Class Workshop and reveals the passions of her life, loves, and tragedies. Her students (which include the audience) are there to observe, learn, and partake in the journey. A great opportunity for actor/singers who love classical music.
ROLES:
Maria Callas – This role is cast and will feature Lavonne Byers
First Soprano (Sophie) – 20s-30s must sing opera
Second Soprano (Sharon) – 20s-30s must sing opera
Tenor (Tony) – 20s-30s must sing opera
Accompanist (Manny) – male Any Age – must play piano very well
Stagehand – male or female Any Age
Musicals
(Casting authority: Gary F. Bell, Lea Eilers, Chris Owens, and Leslie Sikes)
EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Book & Lyrics by George Reinblatt. Music by Frank Cipolla/Christopher Bond/Melissa Morris/George Reinblatt.
Opens October 14, 2010 and closes October 30, 2010.
Based on Sam Raimi’s cult films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of five college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. Campy send up of the Evil Dead series with hilarious songs like “All the Men in My Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons,” “Look Who’s Evil Now,” and “Do the Necronomicon.”
ROLES:
Ash – college-age male
Cheryl – college-age female
Linda – college-age female
Shelly – college-age female
Scott – college-age male
Ed – male 20s
Annie – female 20s
Moose – voiceover/ puppeteer role similar to “Bullwinkle”
Jake – backwoods country male Any Age
Fake Shemp/Spirit of Knowby – male Any Age
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (REVISED) Based on the Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schultz. Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner.
Opens March 17, 2011 and closes April 9, 2011.
The popular PEANUTS crew sing, dance, and learn life lessons in the new revival version of this beloved musical.
ROLES:
Charlie Brown – male 20s-30s
Sally Brown – female 20s-30s
Snoopy – male or female 20s-30s
Lucy van Pelt – female 20s-30s
Linus van Pelt – male 20s-30s
Schroeder – male 20s-30s
Play with Music and Musicals: Audition Dates & Times
Friday, March 26, 2010
(Audition Space opens at 6:30 PM) 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Audition Appts. / Sing only.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
(Audition Space opens at 9:30 AM) 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM Audition Appts. / Sing only.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
2:45 PM – 4:30 PM If necessary, Final Callbacks / Sing and act.
Information:
Location: Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104
Non-Equity only.
Seeking: Singer / Actor
Prepare 16-32 bars of an appropriate song. Provide sheet music appropriately marked and in your key.
Provide one headshot & resume.
All positions are paid.
Stray Dog Theatre honors diversity and non-traditional casting practices.
PLAY WITH MUSIC AND MUSICAL AUDITION APPOINTMENTS: Please contact Jay V. Hall by E-MAIL at straydogtheatre@gmail.com for an audition appointment. NO CALLS please!
In the e-mail please specify your name, best phone number and which days you are available and if you want to audition for the plays or the musicals or both. Jay will get back to you to confirm time.