AUDITIONS FOR A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

Director/Musical Staging
SHARON W. HOUK
Music Director
DAN RINGUETTE

PERFORMANCE DATES
Sat, Feb 2, 2019 | 8PM
Sun, Feb 3, 2019 | 2PM
Fri, Feb 8, 2019 | 8PM
Sat, Feb 9, 2019 | 8PM
Sun, Feb 10, 2019 | 2PM
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Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 7:00pm
(by Appointment)
Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:00pm
(by Appointment)

This is a high-style, British romantic farce set in the Edwardian era. It requires highly trained actors who sing beautifully and have great comic skills. All roles are open to audition and are similar stylistically to characters in Oscar Wilde plays. British accents are required for all roles. There is also an ensemble of six to eight, all of whom play important roles throughout the play; solo singing required by all. All auditioners must be at least 18 years old.

Those auditioning will be asked to sing up to one minute of an uptempo musical theatre song, in the style of the show. Think: comedy, patter songs, Gilbert & Sullivan, Julie Andrews/MY FAIR LADY, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, etc. The song should show off character, different voices, facial expression, physicality & range. No ballads please!

Auditioners should mark their selection with a highlighter. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing or recorded accompaniments will not be allowed

Auditioners should also prepare a short, engaging paragraph, no more than 3-5 lines, which is from a published work such as a play, novel, or even a children’s book, that shows off word play, comedy, satire, and good rapport with an audience, etc. No monologue length speeches. We would just like something quick that can act as an intro or narration to a character or situation. There will be no dance call at the initial audition. The movement/dance call will be held at callbacks.

Please note: Audition appointment spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis.

CALLBACKS
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 7:00pm (if needed)

Rehearsals will be held three times per week on Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings (7:00-10:00pm) with two Wednesday evening rehearsals on December 26 and January 2. Some performers may be called for additional rehearsals which will be determined once we review all schedule conflicts from those cast in the production. Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, December 2, 2018.

Tech week rehearsals will be Sunday through Thursday, January 27 – 31, 2019. We do ask that Friday, February 1, 2019 be held in case an additional tech week rehearsal is needed. The pickup rehearsal will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Please have all conflicts for the rehearsal period available, and please note on Audition Form. If you are unable to make the mandatory tech week rehearsals and/or pickup rehearsal, we will be unable to cast you in this production.

The Warner Stage Company is a regional community theatre company and does not offer compensation or housing for performers.

AUDITIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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