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Auditions will be 32 bars. Song should be in the style of the show or can be from the show. Please bring your own music. An accompanist will be provided. Potential cold readings from the script.
We will be using a light English accent. Lucy, Red Rat girls, Spider will have a cockney accent
Dancing auditions required for Red Rat ladies and Lucy only.
Callback materials will be either sent or posted to individuals called back.
Appointments taken on Sign-up Genius but will accept walk-ins and will fit them in when we can or at the end of the night
Material to Prepare:
Auditions will be 32 bars. Song should be in the style of the show or can be from the show. Please bring your own music. An accompanist will be provided. Potential cold readings from the script.
We will be using a light English accent. Lucy, Red Rat girls, Spider will have a cockney accent
Dancing auditions required for Red Rat ladies and Lucy only.
Callback materials will be either sent or posted to individuals called back.
Appointments taken on Sign-up Genius but will accept walk-ins and will fit them in when we can or at the end of the night
Time Commitment:
3 evenings a week. (Not every person will be called for every rehearsal.)
Regular rehearsal schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-10 and Sundays 5-9.
Tech Week is September 28 - October 2. No absences allowed unless previously discussed with and approved by director.
Tech Week rehearsal schedule: Sunday 2-9 Monday - Thursday 6-10:30
Character Type/Restrictions:
Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
Jekyll is a doctor obsessed with discovering the true nature behind the good and evil in man and Emma's fiancée. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: A4 - tenor
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Lucy Harris
The gorgeous 'main attraction' at a local gentleman's club. At the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde's obsession. Lucy is feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware.
Gender: female Age: 20 to 45
Vocal range top: F#5 mezzo-soprano
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Emma Carew
The daughter of Chairman Danvers and Jekyll's beloved fiancée who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men.
Gender: female Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: C6 - soprano
Vocal range bottom: A3
Gabriel John Utterson
Serves as Jekyll's lawyer and helpful friend. He advises the troubled doctor on personal and professional affairs.
Gender: male Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: F#4 – baritone/bass
Vocal range bottom: B2
Sir Danvers Carew
Emma's loving father and Chairman of the Board of Governors. A charming and gentle man.
Gender: male Age: 60 to 70
Vocal range top: F#4 - baritone
Vocal range bottom: C3
Simon Stride
The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll's rival for Emma's affections.
Gender: male Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G4 - baritone
Vocal range bottom: A2
Bishop Of Basingstoke
A hypocritical, sadistic man of the cloth and a member of the Board of Governors.
Gender: male Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: G4 - baritone
Vocal range bottom: C#3
General Lord Glossop
A pompous retired army man and member of the Board of Governors.
Gender: male
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: C4 - baritone
Vocal range bottom: G#3
Lady Beaconsfield
On of the Board of Governors
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range – Soprano
Sir Archibald Proops
On of the Board of Governors
Age: 30 to 60
Vocal range – tenor/baritone
Lord Savage
On of the Board of Governors
Age: 30 to 60
Vocal range – tenor
Spider
Manager of the Red Rat Club
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range – baritone/bass
Nellie
Dancer and prostitute that brings men into the Red Rat Club
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range – mezzo-soprano
Poole
Could be male or female. Housekeeper/butler for Dr. Jekyll.
Large Ensemble
Aristocrats; Citizens; Servants; Party Guests; Prostitutes; Policemen, Newspaper vendors
Vocal ranges: - all there will be solo lines available throughout the show
To apply for this job email your details to synoma@sbcglobal.net