AUDITIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then There Were None
by Agatha Christie

 

ADULT PRODUCTION: AGES 16+

 

Auditions:  Saturday, November 16, 10 am - 12 pm / Sunday, November 17, 2 pm - 4 pm 

 

Synopsis:  Agatha Christie published the world's best-selling mystery novel in 1939. And Then There Were None tells the story of ten people who were lured onto Indian Island by a man named U. N. Owen. Once all ten people were in the house on the island, the story picks up when someone is poisoned. Will they discover who it is or will everbody die before they can figure it out?

 

Directed by: Darrell Spencer

 

Unless specifically noted as female or male, the director will consider all roles open to casting any presenting gender, must appear as an adult:
 

• Anthony James Marston, an amoral and irresponsible young man, killed two young children (John and Lucy Combes) while driving recklessly, for which he feels no remorse and accepts no personal responsibility, complaining only that his driving licence had been suspended as a result. He is the first island victim. Male 20-30’s
   

• E Rogers, the cook/housekeeper and T ROGERS spouse, described as a pale and ghost-like person who walks in mortal fear. Dominated by a bullying spouse, who coerces her/him into withholding the medicine of a former employer M/F 50+
   

• General John Gordon Mackenzie, a retired World War I war hero, who sent his late wife's lover (a younger officer, Arthur Richmond) to his death by assigning him to a mission where it was practically guaranteed he would not survive. 50+ M
   

• T Rogers, the butler and E Rogers' spouse. He dominates his/herweak-willed spouse, and they killed their former employer by withholding her medicine, causing the woman to die from heart failure, thus inheriting the money she bequeathed them in her will. M/F 50+
   

• Emily Caroline Brent, an elderly, pious spinster who accepts the vacation on Soldier Island largely due to financial constraints. Years earlier, she had dismissed her teenage maid for becoming pregnant out of wedlock. F 50+
   

• Dr Armstrong, a Harley Streetdoctor, responsible for the death of a patient, Louisa Mary Clees, after s/heoperated on her while drunk many years earlier. 30-40s MF
   

• William Henry Blore, a former police inspectorand now a private investigator, was accused of falsifying his testimony in court for a bribe from a dangerous criminal gang, which resulted in an innocent man  being convicted and sentenced to life. 50s M
   

• Philip Lombard, a soldier of fortune. He is literally down to his last square meal when he meets Isaac Morris, who makes the proposition which brings Lombard to the island. He carries a loaded revolver, as Morris had hinted he might wish to do. 30s M
   

• Vera Elizabeth Claythorne, a cool, efficient, resourceful young woman who is on leave from her position as a sports mistress at a third-rate girls' school. She was once a governess employed by the wealthy Hamilton family, but was quietly fired after her young charge drowned on her watch. 20-30s F
   

• Sir Justice Lawrence John Wargrave, a retired judge, known as a "hanging judge" for liberally awarding the death penalty in murder cases. Wargrave is accused of influencing the jury to hand a guilty verdict to Edward Seton, a man many thought was innocent of his crime of killing an old woman, and sentencing him to death unfairly. As the two policemen discuss at Scotland Yard, new evidence after Seton's execution proved Seton's guilt. 55+ 
   

• Fred Narracott, the boatman who delivers the guests to the island. After doing so, s/he does not appear again in the story, although Inspector Maine notes it was Narracott who, sensing something seriously amiss, returned to the island as soon as the weather allowed. MF

 

Not Every Actor is Called for every rehearsal

 

Designer Run: January 4,  1pm
Set Load In:  January 11, 10 am
Tech Week: January 12 - 16
Preview (final dress): January 16
Opening: Friday, January 17, 2020, 7:00 pm
Performances: Janauary 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 (Friday,Saturday 7:00pm / Sunday 2 pm)
Strike: January 26 following close of show

 

Performances:  

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale AZ 85256

 

Rehearsals:
Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Orion Bldg., Scottsdale AZ 85256
will begin November 25 (earlier if the cast is available)
No rehearsals November 28,29,30, December 1, December 24 - January 1
Most rehearsals will be Tuesday - Thursday 7 pm - 10 pm / Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm

 

Not Every Actor is Called for every rehearsal

 

 

 

 

PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS:
A 1 MINUTE COMEDIC OR DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honk! Jr.

Score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe 

 

YOUTH MUSICAL PRODUCTION: Ages 8 - 18

 

Auditions: Saturday December 7, 10 am - 2 pm / Sunday December 8, 2 pm - 6 pm / Callbacks: Monday December 9, 6 pm

 

Synopsis:  Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother's protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.

 

Directed by Mikaella Belsan
 

Ducklings: Beaky, Fluff, Billy, Downy

 Ugly's siblings - cute little kid types. They are among the "popular" ones in the duck yard who enjoy making Ugly feel left out. 
 

Ugly

The ugly ducking and the main character of HONK! JR. Innocent, easily confused and very impressionable, Ugly doesn't understand why it is wrong being different. However, his insecurities melt away as his character gradually changes from a gullible duckling to a wise swan, filled with self-esteem. He is the heart and soul of the show.

 

Ida

Ugly's mom. Ida is extremely protective of her son and committed to his safety. She is sweet but feisty, and she knows how to handle her husband, Drake. After Ugly is lured away from the barnyard by the Cat, Ida is determined to find him. Ida and Ugly's relationship is a key ingredient of the show. She is the one who teaches him that it is OK to be different. 

 

Drake

Ida's husband. Drake is a sarcastic character. He is the stereotypical sitcom father - often shirking his parental duties. Drake finds Ugly quite repulsive and isn't afraid to say it to anyone, including his wife.

 

Maureen

A moorhen and Ida's best friend. (Originally found on the moors, a moorhen is a hen that lives near the water.) Maureen genuinely loves Ida, but she can't resist a bit of good gossip. To the little ducklings, she is the typical annoying and overly affectionate "aunt."

 

The Cat

The sly, cunning villain of the show. All of the other animals are deathly afraid of him. He is manipulative, cunning, witty and above all, HUNGRY. The Cat pretends to be Ugly's friend so he can eat him.

 

Greylag

A somewhat pompous goose and washed-up British military type, Greylag tends to over glorify his mundane activities (i.e. migrating South) to the level of military operation status. Only his wife, Dot, truly knows how to handle him.

 

Dot

A motherly type, she is genuinely concerned with helping Ugly find his mother. Dot doesn't think that Greylag, her husband, is an entirely capable leader, but she kindly humors his "over the top" actions.

 

Barnacles

The geese in Greylag's "squad."

 

Snowy

The geese in Greylag's "squad."

 

Pinkfoot

The geese in Greylag's "squad." 

 

The Bullfrog

A laidback, self confident frog with whom Ugly comes into contact in the second half of the show.

 

Penny

The young, beautiful swan that Ugly saves from a tangled fishing net. She is able to see beyond Ugly's looks and she loves him for who he is.

 

Penny's family

They help to console Ida when she thinks her son has dies, and they offer to take Ugly with them when they migrate. 

 

Mother Swan

Penny's family. They help to console Ida when she thinks her son has dies, and they offer to take Ugly with them when they migrate.

 

Berwick

Penny's family. They help to console Ida when she thinks her son has dies, and they offer to take Ugly with them when they migrate. 

 

Grace

The most distinguished duck on the lake. Very aristocratic, she is considered the queen of the duck yard. All of the other animals look up to Grace and respect her. She, of course, is quite aware of this and is therefore a little bit haughty.

 

The Turkey

The headmaster of the ducklings' school. The Turkey is a bit snobbish and joins in the fun of teasing Ugly. There is of course one word that send shivers down his spine - THANKSGIVING!

 

Henrietta

A hen and another of Maureen's friends. Henrietta and Maureen gossip about the goings on in the duck yard. She takes great pleasure in making fun of Ugly.

 

Jay Bird

An investigative reporter. A very "in your face" bird, all she/he cares about is getting a good story. She/He is the typical TV news personality who one would find on a reality TV show like "America's Most Wanted." She/He reports a story about Ugly's disappearance.

 

The Farmer

The only humans in the show. They are never seen by the audience, only their voices are heard. May be pre-recorded.

 

Boy

The only humans in the show.

 

Girl

The only humans in the show.

 

Ensemble

The remaining actors in the company play a number of different roles. Throughout the action of the play they take on roles as barn yard animals, geese, children at play, froglets, and part of the Blizzard scene.

 

Not Every Actor is Called for every rehearsal

 

Parent Meeting: December 12, 6 pm

Designer Run:January 25, 10 am
Parent Meeting: February 6, 6 pm
Set Load In:  February 8, 10 am
Tech Week: February 9 - 13
Preview (final dress): February 13, 7 pm
Opening: Friday, February 14, 7 pm
Performances: February 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 (Friday,Saturday 7 pm / Sunday 2 pm)
Special Performances: Feb. 14: 9 am & 1 pm / Feb. 15: 10 am
Tea Party: Feb 16: 12:30 pm
Strike: February 23 following close of show
Closing Party: February 23 after strike (Party at Holland Community Center)

 

Performances:  

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale AZ 85256

 

Rehearsals:
Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Orion Bldg., Scottsdale AZ 85256
will begin December 12, 6 pm
No rehearsals November 28,29,30, December 1, December 24 - January 1
Most rehearsals will be Monday - Thursday 6 pm - 9 pm / Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm

 

If you are cast, there is a Participation Fee of $225, includes show T-shirt, professional instruction by directors, choreographers and Music Directors
(scholarships available - apply if cast)

 

 

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS

By Robert Harling

Auditions: Saturday January 25, 10 am - 2 pm / Sunday January 26, 2 pm - 6 pm / Callbacks Monday January 27, 6 pm

Synopsis: M'Lynn  is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton, and as friend Truvy Jones  fixes the women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto. Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune, growing stronger and closer in the process.

 

Female actors or those presenting as female will be cast:

 

Truvy Jones

Annelle Dupuy-Desoto

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie

M’Lynn Eatenton

Ouiser Boudreaux

Clairee Belcher

 

Not Every Actor is Called for every rehearsal

 

Designer Run: February 29, 3 pm
Set Load In:  March 21, 10 am
Tech Week: March 22 - 26
Preview (final dress): March 26, 7:30 pm
Opening: Friday, March 27, 7:30 pm
Performances: March 27, 28,29, April 3, 4, 5 (Friday,Saturday 7:30 pm / Sunday 2 pm)
Strike: April 5, following the show
 

Performances:  

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale AZ 85256

 

Rehearsals:
Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Orion Bldg., Scottsdale AZ 85256
will begin February 3

Most rehearsals will be Monday - Thursday  / Saturdays 

 

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ADULT PRODUCTION: AGES: MUST APPEAR 16+

FAIR GAME

by Andrea Markowitz

 

ADULT MUSICAL PRODUCTION: AGES: 25+

 

Auditions: Saturday February 22, 10 am - 2 pm / Sunday February 23, 2 pm - 6 pm / Call backs Monday February 24, 6 pm

 

directed by Cedric Knuth

 

Synopsis:  Lies ripped from the headlines come back to haunt five people who defamed an innocent woman, after a mysterious host invites them to a costume party in a graveyard. A musical satire based on a true story about fake news. 

 

Roles:
 

Ruth Amet
John Brown
Mayme Brown
Joe Custer
John G. Robinson

 

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GODSPELL

composed by Stephen Schwartz with the book by John-Michael Tebelak

 

MUSICAL PRODUCTION:  AGES: MUST APPEAR 16+

 

Synopsis:  At the behest of John the Baptist, young men and women forsake their jobs and take up the mantle of Jesus Christ -- becoming his disciples -- in a musical retelling of the Gospel of Matthew set in a modern-day Big City. Using song and dance, the apostles traverse the city, spreading Christ's message of love and tolerance as the time moves ever closer to his betrayal at the hands of Judas.

 

directed by Eric Schoen and Tia Wooley

 

Auditions: Saturday March 14, 10 am - 2 pm / Sunday March 15, 2 pm - 6 pm / Callbacks: Monday March 16, 6 pm

 

Characters / Roles:

Jesus: Male: Lead: Tenor

John the Baptist / Judas: Male: Lead: Baritone

Lamar: Male: Supporting: Tenor

Herb: Male: Supporting: Baritone

Peggy: Female: Supporting: Alto

Gilmer: Female: Supporting: Mezzo-Soprano

Jeffrey: Male: Supporting: Tenor

Robin: Female: Supporting: Mezzo-Soprano

Joanne: Female: Supporting: Soprano

Sonia: Female: Supporting: Alto

 

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