Auditions - The Fantasticks
When and Where
Auditions take place in Kendall Hall located on the campus of
Central United Methodist Church at
1875 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Tuesday, March 25, 7-9:30 p.m.
and Wednesday, March 26, 7-9:30 p.m.
Call back: Thursday, March 27, if needed.
Open call auditions: No appointment necessary. Headshot/Resume: Preferred, but not required. Snapshots are fine.
Rehearsals begin March 28, 2008. Performance dates are May 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 (matinee), 16 & 17, 2008.
Rehearsals and Performances
Rehearsals begin March 28, 2008.
Performance dates are May 2, 3, 9, 10, 11 (matinee), 16 & 17, 2008
Contact:
Contact: Sally Jo Bannow
602-482-7897 (cell)
sjbanjo@cox.net
The Story
Book & Lyrics by: Tom Jones Music by: Harvey Schmidt
(Based on Les Romanesques by Edmond Rostand)
Directed by Sally Jo Bannow, “The Fantasticks” is the longest-running musical in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.
The Cast
Character Breakdown:
THE NARRATOR (El Gallo) A rakish, handsome gallant (Baritone: A flat - High G)
THE GIRL (Luisa) A romantic idealist (Soprano: B - High B)
THE BOY (Matt) An innocent young man (Baritone/Tenor: A - High G)
THE BOY'S FATHER (Hucklebee) Former navy man, meticulous gardener (Baritone: A - High F sharp)
THE GIRL'S FATHER (Bellomy) A merchant, also a picky gardener (Baritone: A - High F sharp)
THE ACTOR (Henry) An aging, over-the-top thespian (Non-singing)
THE MAN WHO DIES (Mortimer) Henry's goofy sidekick (Non-singing)
THE MUTE A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and so on. Male or female (Non-singing)
All actors auditioning for the roles of EL GALLO, LUISA, MATT, AND THE FATHERS, please prepare 32 bars of a ballad and an up-tempo as well as a 1-2 minute monologue.
Those auditioning for the roles of the ACTOR, HENRY, or the FATHERS, should prepare a comedic monologue.
The role of the MUTE may be played by a male or a female. Although the MUTE does not speak in the production, please prepare a 1-2 minute comedic monologue.