Upcoming Auditions for NJ Shows

Posting for the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company

WHAT is currently auditioning for the following productions:

The Frog Princess
    February 24 & 25 @ 7:00pm – Hartung Recreation Center, 925 Passaic Avenue, Kearny, NJ
        Narrator (Male/Female, 18+) …..tells the story
        Queen Natasha (Female, 25+) …..great ruler
        Lady in Waiting (Female, 18+) …..queen’s attendant
        Court Gentleman (Male, 18+) …….another attendant
        Guard (Male, 18+) …..of the queen
        Boris (Male, 18+) ….queen’s older son
        Casimir (Male, 18+) ….queen’s second son
        Sacha (Male, 18+) …..queen’s youngest son
        Ursula (Female, 18+) …..warrior princess
        Vassilissa (Female, 18+) ……daughter or rich nobleman
        Natalia (Female, 18+) …….the frog princess
        Cook (Male/Female, 20+) ……stirs things up a bit
        Tutor (Male/Female, 18+) …..tries hard
        Extras (Male/Female, 18+) ….to play people of the kingdom, attendants, dancers, musicians, jugglers, mimes, tumblers, other entertainers

Directed by Joe Ferriero Produced by Michele Sarnoski

Visit whatco.org for more information.

STUDIO PLAYERS IS holding OPEN AUDITIONS for:

LEND ME A TENOR

DATES: Tue. Feb 28th at 7:00p and Wed. Feb. 29th at 7:00p

Lend Me a Tenor is a great American farce set in the 1930s. Screwball comedy results when Tito Morelli, the fiery-tempered Italian opera star, arrives in Cleveland to make his local debut and promptly goes missing. As the opera company scrambles to cover for Tito's absence, placate his hot-blooded wife, and distract his most passionate fans, chaos on a truly epic level ensues. Directed by Darren Gage. Stage Manager Judi Liebert.

CAST

Max: (male, 25-35) attractive, energetic assistant to Saunders; aspiring opera singer - must be able to sing wellenough to get through brief arias (tenor/high baritone) - but comedic acting skills are primary.

Tito Morelli: (male, 35-55) a world-famous tenor, known also to his fans as "Il Stupendo;" an egocentric Italian opera star/womanizer - must be able to sing well enough to pass as an opera singer (tenor/high baritone) - but, as with Max, acting skills trump vocal prowess. Accent required.

Saunders: (male, 45-65) General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, and Maggie’s father, a normally, well organized CEO whose world is crumbling about him.

Bellhop: (male, 18-30) a rabid opera hopeful/enthusiast; must be able to sing a cappella operatic arias well enough to be recognized.

Maggie: (female, 20-35) Max’s girlfriend: an appealing but naive young opera enthusiast who is smitten with the idea of Tito Merelli.

Maria: (female, 30-50) Tito’s wife: a very passionate, emotional Italian woman who is possessive of her husband. Accent required.

Diana: (female, 20-40) a soprano; a beautiful, ambitious opera soprano who will do anything to advance her career. Singing ability not required.

Julia: (female, 40-70) Chairman of the Opera Guild: Wealthy, influential high society woman in love with the idea of opera and opera stars, but not the brightest bulb in the universe.

Sides will be provided. No Monologues ~ No Memberships or Fees Required

Performance dates: May 18, 19, 20, 31, June 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 (no performances Memorial Day Weekend)

STUDIO PLAYERS 14 Alvin Place, Upper Montclair ~ 973-744-9752 ~ www.studioplayhouse.org www.facebook.com/studioplayhouse