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CALLBACKS

First, we would like to thank everyone for coming out to our general auditions, we are honored to have everyone share their time and talents with us. Below you will find the list of Callbacks that are scheduled for Sunday, August 27, 2023

 

Callbacks will take place at 2336 Tennessee Avenue, Saint Louis MO, 63104. Please park in the school lot to the north of Tower Grove Abbey. The space will open at 12:30PM.

 

The callback schedule is listed by groups at specific call times. Please note that groups do run concurrently. Make sure that you look at the entire list. Your name may appear under multiple groups. 

 

If you are called back for a specific role you should also look for an email from auditions@straydogtheatre.org with additional information on what roles to prepare for the callback. If you are on the list below and do not receive an email by Tuesday, August 22 please contact us at auditions@straydogtheatre.org.

 

All material you will need to prepare is available at the end of the Callback list below. Memorization is not required and hard copies will be available at the Callbacks. Please note that we may not require all of the material we are asking you to look at.

 

If you are called back for the SKATE CALLBACK and you indicated on your audition form that you could provide roller skates, please be sure to bring them with you. If you indicated that you could not provide skates, skates will be provided.

 

IF YOU ARE NOT CALLED BACK PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME YOU ARE NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR A ROLE. EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONED WILL RECEIVE A FOLLOW UP ON/BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 WITH THEIR STATUS IN THE CASTING PROCESS.

 

Please do not leave after you have been seen until you are dismissed by the audition monitor. 

 

1:00PM - The Mousetrap

Matt Anderson

Alison Beach

Mason Brown

Shannon Campbell

Mike DePope

Tim Drier

Roger Erb

Suzanne Greenwald

Julie Healy

Jayson Heil

Greta Johnson

Diane Kirby

Harry Kolmer

Drew Mizell

Elizabeth Breed Penny

Sean Seifert

Barry Thornell

David Wassilak

Claire Wenzel

Lexi Witcher

Timothy Ziegler

1:00PM - MISS THORN/LITA ENCORE

Heather Fehl

Anna Langdon

Victoria E. Pines

Sarah Polizzi

1:30PM - LOUISE LERMAN/EVE

Rachel Bailey

Payton Gillam

Moira Healy

Brittant Kohl Hester

Sarah Lantsberger

Katie Orr

2:00PM - SYLVIA ST. CROIX

Sarajane Clark

Laura Kyro

Jodi Stockton

2:15PM - BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE

Mason Brown

Deborah Dennert

Mike DePope

Sarah Gene Dowling

Tim Drier

Jeremy Goldmeier

Phil Leveling

Stephanie Merritt

Victor Mendez

Liz Mischel

Victoria E. Pines

Barry Thronell

Gary Wells

Claire Wenzel

Joel Wilper

2:15PM - PLAYER 2

Scott Degitz-Fries

Jayson Heil

Sean Seifert

2:30PM - PLAYER 5

Kayla Dressman

Heather Fehl

Jess McCawley

Maggie Nold

Dawn Schmid

3:00PM - KIRA

Shannon Campbell

Grace Langford

Maggie Nold

Katie Orr

Dawn Schmid

Lauren Tenenbaum

3:30PM - RIPCORD

Matt Anderson

Annie Bayer

Alison Beach

Deborah Dennert

John Dunphy

Gansner

Jeremy Goldmeier

Jason Heil

Carol Hodson

Janice Mantovani

Victor Mendez

Jan Meyer

Liz Mischel

Donna Parrone

Elizabeth Breed Penny

Victoria E. Pines

3:30PM - PLAYER 4/PLAYER 6

Rachel Bailey

Sarah Gene Dowling

Brittany Kohl Hester

Grace Langford

Jan Neihoff

Katie Orr

Dawn Schmid

Lauren Tenenbaum

Sara Rae Womack

4:00PM - POE/PLAYER 1/PLAYER 3

Summer Baer

Mateo Bluemel

Justin Bouckaert

Joel Garrett Brown

Michael Cox

Stephen Henley

Phil Leveling

Drew Mizell

Timothy R. Ziegler

4:30PM - SONNY MALONE

Mateo Bluemel

Phil Leveling

Drew Mizell

4:45PM - TINA DENMARK

Margot Carroll

Heather Fehl

Nadja Kapetanovich

Grace Langford*

Finley Mohr

Maggie Nold*

Adeline Perry

Martha Poppen

5:00PM - SKATE CALLBACK

Mateo Bluemel

Shannon Campbell

Grace Langford

Phil Leveling

Drew Mizell

Maggie Nold

Katie Orr

Dawn Schmid

Lauren Tenenbaum

5:15PM - JUDY DENMARK

Sarah Gene Dowling

Stephanie Merritt

Elizabeth Breed Penny

 

SHOW/ROLE SPECIFIC CALLBACK INFORMATION AND MATERIAL

 

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap 

 

Please prepare sides using your best British dialect / Cockney will work for Ms. Casewell if you like.  Use an Italian dialect for Paravicini.

 

We will be on the mainstage for Call Backs:  Enunciation, diction, and volume are extremely important.

 

You may be asked to appear onstage in various groups to size characters.

 

MOLLIE

Side

GILES

Side

 

CHRISTOPHER WREN

Side

 

MRS. BOYLE

Side

 

MISS CASEWELL

Side

 

MAJOR METCALF

Side

 

MR. PARAVICINI

Side

 

DETECTIVE TROTTER

Side

 

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Ripcord

by David Lindsay-Abaire

 

We will be on the mainstage for Call Backs:  Enunciation, diction, and volume are extremely important.

 

You may be asked to appear onstage in various groups to size characters.

 

ABBY BINDER

Side 1

Side 2

Side 3

 

MARILYN DUNNE

Side 1

Side 2

 

SCOTTY

Side

 

COLLEEN/WOMAN IN WHITE

Side

 

BENJAMIN/LEWIS/CLOWN

Side 1

Side 2

 

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Bell, Book and Candle

by John Van Druten

 

We will be on the mainstage for Call Backs:  Enunciation, diction, and volume are extremely important.

 

You may be asked to appear onstage in various groups to size characters.

 

GILLIAN

Side 1

Side 2

Side 3

Side 4

 

SHEP

Side 1

Side 2

Side 3

 

QUEENIE

Side

 

NICK

Side

 

REDLITCH

Side

 

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Xanadu

Book by Douglas Carter Beane

Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar

Based on the Universal Pictures film with a screenplay by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel 

 

KIRA

Side

 

SONNY MALONE

Side

 

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RUTHLESS!

Book and Lyrics by Joel Paley

Music by Marvin Laird

 

SYLVIA ST. CROIX

Side

 

JUDY DENMARK

Side 1

Side 2

 

TINA DENMARK

Side 1

Side 2

 

LOUISE LERMAN/EVE

Side

 

MISS THORNE/LITA ENCORE

Side

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Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

A Musical by Jonathan Christenson

 

POE/PLAYER 1/PLAYER 3

Side 1

Side 2

 

PLAYER 2

Side 1

Side 2

 

PLAYER 4/PLAYER 6

Side 1

Side 2

 

PLAYER 5

Side 1

Side 2

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The SDT pay scale per production for non-Equity actors in a Principal Role is $400, and $300 for actors in a Supporting Role. This stipend covers rehearsals, performances, and special events. (Special events may include: media interviews, fundraising parties, etc.) If considered, Actors’ Equity members are paid according to the Special Appearance Contract.

 

Please be aware that SDT is a professional organization and expects professional work etiquette from actors and technical crew. Basic rules of time management for calls, honoring off-book deadlines, and memorizing lines/music exactly as they are written in the script are some of the professional requirements expected. Please take note of these requirements before accepting a role.

 

FOLLOW UP

 

Everyone who auditions will receive a follow up email on/by Friday, September 1, 2023 with news of their status in the casting process.

 

Casting Authority: Gary F. Bell and Justin Been

 

PLAYS

 

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap 

 

An Agatha Christie classic.  As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven eccentric strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse.  A police sergeant unexpectedly arrives, concerned that the murderer-at large maybe one of the guests at the Manor.  One by one, the suspicious guests begin to reveal their sordid pasts.

 

First Rehearsal: January 2, 2024

 

Performances

February 1, 2024 | 8PM

February 2, 2024 | 8PM

February 3, 2024 | 8PM

February 8, 2024 | 8PM

February 9, 2024 | 8PM

February 10, 2024 | 8PM

February 11, 2024 | 2PM

February 15, 2024 | 8PM

February 16, 2024 | 8PM

February 17, 2024 | 8PM

 

ROLES TO BE CAST

 

Mollie Ralston (Principal Role; 20s-30s; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

The proprietor of Monkswell Manor, a Victorian era estate that has recently been converted into a guest house.

 

Giles Ralston (Principal Role; 20s-30s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

The other proprietor of Monkswell Manor. Married to Mollie.

 

Christopher Wren (Principal Role; 20s-30s; Any Gender; Any Ethnicity) 

A flighty, wild-looking, obviously neurotic guest at the Manor.

Mrs. Boyle (Principal Role; 40s–80’s; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

A stern and generally unpleasant guest at the Manor.

 

Miss Casewell (Principal Role; 30s-40s; Any Gender; Any Ethnicity) 

A mysterious and aloof woman, masculine in appearance with a masculine voice, a guest at the Manor.

 

Major Metcalf (Principal Role; 40s-70s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

Military in manner and bearing, a guest at the Manor.

Mr. Paravicini (Principal Role; 40s-70s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

An eccentrically flamboyant guest at the Manor.

 

Detective Sergeant Trotter (Principal Role; 20s-40s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

A cheerful, diligent detective. 

 

Ripcord

by David Lindsay-Abaire

 

Golden Girls meets The Odd Couple in this mad-cap comedy.  When cantankerous Abby is forced to share her room in a retirement home with endlessly chipper Marilyn, a feud between the mismatched roommates results in a bet to determine who stays and who goes.  Seemingly harmless at first, the two women quickly escalate into dangerous games of one-upmanship.

 

First Rehearsal: May 5, 2024

 

Performances

June 6, 2024 | 8PM

June 7, 2024 | 8PM

June 8, 2024 | 8PM

June 13, 2024 | 8PM

June 14, 2024 | 8PM

June 15, 2024 | 8PM

June 16, 2024 | 2PM

June 20, 2024 | 8PM

June 21, 2024 | 8PM

June 22, 2024 | 8PM

 

ROLES TO BE CAST

 

Abby Binder (Principal Role; 60s-80s; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)  

A blunt, no-nonsense, stern resident at Bristol Place Senior Living.  She uses her biting humor to prohibit people from getting close to her.  She wants her room to herself and will get it by any means necessary.

 

Marilyn Dunne (Principal Role; 60s-80s; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

Abby's chipper, always pleasant, chatterbox roommate who’s strength lies in her ability to always keep her chipper cool, even in extreme situations.

 

Scotty (Principal Role; 20s-30s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

A bright, dedicated, and committed resident aide at Bristol Place Senior Living.  An aspiring actor who tries to keep the peace between Marilyn and Abby.

 

Benjamin/Lewis/Clown (Principal Role; 30s-50s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Benjamin is the estranged son of Abby; reclusive and shy; rough around the edges. Lewis is Marilyn's son, who is also a skydiving instructor; knowledgeable and lively. Clown is an actor in a haunted house who plays an evil clown that tries to steal and eat a baby.

 

Colleen/Woman in White (Principal Role; 30s-40s; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Colleen is the bright, sunny, lighthearted, perky, quirky, and caring daughter of Marilyn, who will go to extreme lengths to help her mother win the room and to gain a friend. Woman in White is an actress in a haunted house who is trying to save her baby from the Clown.

Derek/Zombie Butler/Masked Man (Principal Role; 30s-50s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Derek is Colleen's husband. More realistic and reserved than his wife; always cautious and worried. Zombie Butler is an actor who is leading the haunted house tour. Actor will also play a Masked Man.

 

Bell, Book and Candle

by John Van Druten

 

In 1950s New York, Gillian Holroyd is a modern-day witch who casts spells and performs feats of supernaturalism. When Gillian encounters charming publisher Shepherd Henderson, she casts a love spell to gain Shep’s interest in order to thwart a rival. Gillian finds herself falling in love with Shepard, which poses a problem: witches, unfortunately, cannot fall in love, and this minute imperfection leads to a number of difficult life-lessons.

 

First Rehearsal: October 27, 2024

 

Performances 

December 5, 2024 | 8PM

December 6, 2024 | 8PM

December 7, 2024 | 8PM

December 12, 2024 | 8PM

December 13, 2024 | 8PM

December 14, 2024 | 8PM

December 15, 2024 | 2PM

December 19, 2024 | 8PM

December 20, 2024 | 8PM

December 21, 2024 | 8PM

 

ROLES TO BE CAST

 

Gillian (Principal Role; 20s-30s; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

An intelligent, sophisticated practicing witch.

 

Shep (Principal Role; 20s-40s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

A charming, successful NY publisher.  Lives in the same building as Gillian.

 

Queenie (Principal Role; 50s-80s; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

Gillian’s aunt, also a witch, eccentric and a bit mischievous.

 

Nicky (Principal Role; 20s-40s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

Gillian’s brother, a warlock. Charming, bright, with an easy manner.  Always ready for a party or a prank. 

 

Redlitch (Principal Role; 40s-60s; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity) 

Author of a book about witchcraft containing just enough truth that it is clear he has some insights into this hidden world.  Always a bit rumpled and often a little tipsy. 

 

MUSICALS

 

Xanadu

Book by Douglas Carter Beane

Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar

Based on the Universal Pictures film with a screenplay by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel 

 

A Greek muse inspires love, laughter, and the world’s first roller disco in this 1980s inspired glitter explosion. Follow Kira, a young muse from Mt. Olympus, whose quest to inspire a struggling artist to achieve his dream is complicated by the prospect of forbidden love with a mortal. Lace up your skates for this electrifying tale full of chart-topping hits!

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6X6sNDiCSaRi1QF6xrGSZF?si=NBz1OxmFTEiZ5wT2Jxwc5g

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/xanadu-original-broadway-cast-recording/523750114

 

First Rehearsal: February 25, 2024*

 

Performances

April 4, 2024 | 8PM

April 5, 2024 | 8PM

April 6, 2024 | 8PM

April 11, 2024 | 8PM

April 12, 2024 | 8PM

April 13, 2024 | 8PM

April 14, 2024 | 2PM

April 18, 2024 | 8PM

April 19, 2024 | 8PM

April 20, 2024 | 8PM

April 21, 2024 | 2PM

April 25, 2024 | 8PM

April 26, 2024 | 8PM

April 27, 2024 | 8PM

 

ROLES TO BE CAST

  

Kira [Clio] (Principal Role; 18-30; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: A5 - G3

Muse of History. She begins the play as Clio, the youngest and the most idealistic of the Muses. With the addition of leg warmers and an Australian accent, she quickly becomes Kira to help Sonny realize his dreams. She is ambitious, smart and like Sonny, pure of heart. WILL ROLLER SKATE. 

 

Sonny Malone (Principal Role; 18-30; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: C6 - B3

A self-critical, mortal, chalk artist who falls in love with Kira. He embodies 1980s pop culture and is very much a California dreamer. While Sonny may not be the brightest, he is very sincere and earnest. WILL ROLLER SKATE. 

 

Danny Maguire [Zeus] (Principal Role; 50+; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: C6 - A3

A real estate magnate and owner of the Xanadu theater. He should be a malleable actor who can evolve from being guarded about protecting the theater to becoming partners with Sonny and then betraying him. DOES NOT ROLLER SKATE. 

 

Calliope [Aphrodite] (Principal Role; 40+; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: A5 - G3

Muse of Epics, is Melpomene's "Wing-Muse." She is equally devious and listens closely to her sister's direction. Calliope is a great role for an actor who can both sing and act well with great comedic timing. DOES NOT ROLLER SKATE.

 

Melpomene [Medusa] (Principal Role; 40+; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: A5 - G3

Muse of Tragedy, is the eldest of the Muses and is most responsible for plotting against Kira. DOES NOT ROLLER SKATE.

 

Thalia (Supporting Role; 18-35; Any Gender; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: C6 - C4

Muse of Comedy. One of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. Actor doublings include Siren, Young Danny, Tubes Singer, and Cyclops. WILL ROLLER SKATE.

 

Euterpe (Supporting Role; 18-35; Any Gender; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: A5 - G3

Muse of Music. One of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. Actor doublings include Siren, Andrews Sister, and Thetis. WILL ROLLER SKATE.

 

Erato (Supporting Role; 18-35; Any Gender; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: C6 - G3

Muse of Lyrics and Erotica. One of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. As Eros, she is responsible for shooting Kira with the arrow of love brought on by Melpomene and Calliope's spell. Actor doublings include Siren, Andrews Sister, Eros, and Hera. WILL ROLLER SKATE.

 

Terpsicore (Supporting Role; 18-35; Any Gender; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: C6 - C4

Muse of Dance. One of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. As Hermes, the messenger of the gods, he is deeply masculine in voice but sassy and flippant in attitude. Actor doublings include Siren, Tubes Singer, Hermes, and Centaur. WILL ROLLER SKATE.

 

Ensemble roles may be added at the director’s discretion.

 

*Please Note: The skating in this show is an essential part of the production. If cast, you may be asked to come to a few early rehearsals over the months leading up to the normal rehearsal process to work on skating both in training and choreography based rehearsals. These would be scheduled based on the availability of those needed. Additionally, skates will be provided whenever required though you are free to use your own until Dress Rehearsals begin.

 

RUTHLESS!

Book and Lyrics by Joel Paley

Music by Marvin Laird

 

Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she’ll do anything to win the part in her school musical. Her mother, fellow students, and the rest of the world had better watch out because nothing will stop her quest for stardom!! Cunningly spoofing classic musicals and campy films from Gypsy to The Bad Seed, this aggressively outrageous musical garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run.

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3gcVjj1dsxbdWXEWwID6ni?si=T8X3DbwMQRSW77NizPlWYw

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ruthless-the-stage-mother-of-all-musicals-original/1188876447

 

First Rehearsal: June 23, 2024

 

Performances

August 1, 2024 | 8PM

August 2, 2024 | 8PM

August 3, 2024 | 8PM

August 8, 2024 | 8PM

August 9, 2024 | 8PM

August 10, 2024 | 8PM

August 11, 2024 | 2PM

August 15, 2024 | 8PM

August 16, 2024 | 8PM

August 17, 2024 | 8PM

August 18, 2024 | 2PM

August 22, 2024 | 8PM

August 23, 2024 | 8PM

August 24, 2024 | 8PM

 

ROLES TO BE CAST

 

Sylvia St. Croix (Principal Role; 35+; Any Gender; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: C3 – E4

A stylish woman of a certain era whose histrionic flair secures her a place alongside Mama Rose, Dolly Levi, and Mame as the fourth head carved into the Mount Rushmore of Theatrical Dames. A no-nonsense manager whose specialty is discovering, signing, and guiding the careers of extraordinarily talented children.

 

Tina Denmark (Principal Role; 12+;  Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: F3 – Bb4 • Strong Belt

An adorable and alarmingly talented little girl who sings and dances as though she were born to entertain. When not “on stage,” she’s charming, courteous and, unlike most eight-year- olds, she knows exactly what she wants to be before she grows up...a big-time Broadway star! The role of Tina Denmark can be played a young actor or an adult. This role includes strong language. Parental discretion advised.

Judy Denmark/Ginger DelMarco (Principal Role; 30s–50s;  Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: F3 – G5 • Strong Belt to Bb4, Soprano mix to G5

A devoted wife and mother who floats effortlessly through life with a smile, whether doing housework, doting on her daughter, or taking a time-out to bake a cake. Though a woman with opinions on everything from how best to raise her child to preparing a well-balanced meal, she automatically defers to those around her, the result of her hallmark virtue: consummate politeness.

Miss Thorn (Principal Role; 40+;  Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: E3 – B4 • Mezzo/Alto

She’s convinced herself, after years of failing to make it as an actress in New York, that true fulfillment could be found not only in front of an audience, but in front of a classroom. Returning to her hometown to become a third-grade teacher, she takes a strictly professional approach to putting on the annual school show.


Louise Lerman/Eve (Principal Role; 20s–40s;  Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: F#3 – C5

Louise appears in the first act only. Since her parents are well-connected and rich, Louise lands the title role in the musical “Pippi Goes to Tahiti.” Poor Louise...along with signing up for a role, she also signs her own death warrant!  Intentionally seeking an older artist to play 8 year old Louise for comedic effect. Eve appears in the second act only. Eve is Judy's personal assistant, and is, well, completely off her rocker. She not only admires Ginger DelMarco, she wants to BE Ginger DelMarco and will stop at nothing to become just like her. Her slipping into foreign accents would suggest she marches not to a different drummer, but to an entire drum corp. Strong comic sensibilities.

 

Lita Encore (Principal Role; 50+;  Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Vocal Range: Alto E3 – D5 • Big Broadway Belt

A boozy theatre critic who cracks wise, laughs at her own jokes, and can write a review so scathing she can close a Broadway musical in less than two paragraphs. She’s a loving and compassionate mother to Judy, whom she adopted and raised as her own child, but can’t resist making inappropriate jokes when engaged in a heart-to-heart talk with her, all in good fun, of course.
 

Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

A Musical by Jonathan Christenson

 

This unique and wildly theatrical experience combines haunting music and poetic storytelling to chronicle the fascinating life of iconic American writer Edgar Allan Poe. A literary rock star of his day, Poe struggles with tragedy, addiction, poverty, and loss - yet produces some of the world’s most original, visionary, and enduring literature before dying in unexplained circumstances at the age of 40. At once gorgeous and grotesque, Nevermore explores the events that shape Poe’s character and career, blurring the line between fact and fiction – after all, as Poe himself writes, “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”

 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0mT556dtI6qFerWWR011I6?si=-MFFqkogQbyzilA_axEVEg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nevermore-the-imaginary-life-and-mysterious-death/1669321579

 

First Rehearsal: September 1, 2024

 

Performances 

October 10, 2024 | 8PM

October 11, 2024 | 8PM

October 12, 2024 | 8PM

October 17, 2024 | 8PM

October 18, 2024 | 8PM

October 19, 2024 | 8PM

October 20, 2024 | 2PM

October 24, 2024 | 8PM

October 25, 2024 | 8PM

October 26, 2024 | 8PM

October 31, 2024 | 8PM

November 1, 2024 | 8PM

November 2, 2024 | 8PM

 

ROLES TO BE CAST

 

Edgar Allan Poe (Principal Role; 18+; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

High Tenor

An American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States, and of American literature. Edgar takes on the role of his own past self in this play-within-a-play retelling of his life.

 

Six of the actors will play multiple characters in Poe’s life, we are looking for performers who can perform a broad range of characters, vocally and physically.

 

Player 1 (Principal Role; 18+; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Baritenor

Will cover Rufus Griswold; Alexander Shelton; Roderick Usher; Metzengerstein’s Horse; The Imp; Undertaker; Man at Bar (1); College Student (2); and Raven (2).

 

Player 2 (Principal Role; 18+; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Baritone

Will cover David Poe; Jock Allan; Mister Bliss; William Wilson; and Raven (1).

 

Player 3 (Principal Role; 18+; Male Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Tenor

Will cover Henry Leonard Poe; Mister Lee; Mister Burton; Arthur Gordon Pym; Man at Bar (2); Ancient Rotting Corpse; College Student (1); and Raven (3).

 

Player 4 (Principal Role; 18+; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Mezzo-Soprano

Will cover Rosalie Poe; Fanny Allan; Ann Carter Lee; Sissy Clemm; Marie Roget; The Dresser; and Stage Manager.

 

Player 5 (Principal Role; 18+; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Soprano

Will cover Eliza Poe; Louise Gabriella; Annabel Lee; Muddy Clemm; Mrs. Whitman; Ghost of Ann Carter Lee; Writer; Miss Duval (1); and Asylum Attendant (2).

 

Player 6 (Principal Role; 18+; Female Identifying; Any Ethnicity)

Alto

Will cover Elmira Royster; Miss Fuller; Lenore; Miss Duval (2); and Asylum Attendant (1).

 

Ensemble roles may be added at the director’s discretion.

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