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Mainstage Auditions

Produced by Meghan Ramos
Directed by Peter J. Hill
Musically Directed by Jay Melberg
Choreographed by Savannah Grottenthaler

Million Dollar Quartet
Book by COLIN ESCOT and FLOYD MUTRUX

Audition Dates:
Sun. March 8 at 6pm?AND
Tues. March 10 at 7pm
Callbacks (if required): Wed., March 11 at 7pm

Production dates: April 17 ? May 3, 2020
(Possible extension through May 10)

Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.
Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ?n? roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include ?Blue Suede Shoes,? ?Fever,? ?Walk the Line,? ?Sixteen Tons,? ?Who Do You Love?,? ?Great Balls of Fire,? ?Folsom Prison Blues,? ?Whole Lotta Shakin? Goin? On,? ?Hound Dog,? and more.

To audition:
Auditioners are asked sing 16-32 bars of a song of the style that also that best shows off their voice and range. An accompanist is provided. No recorded accompaniment, please. Please dress to dance. Please see character descriptions for specific audition requirements for each character.

Auditioners should bring:
– Completed audition form (download from sign-up genius page)
– Headshot and resume if available
– List of ALL possible rehearsal conflicts from March 8 ? May 10, 2020.

CASTING:

Elvis?(Lead):?Male, 18-35
Actor/singer/guitar player to portray Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career; must be familiar with his music and be able to play basic guitar; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an ?impersonator?; songs include ?Memories Are Made Of This?, ?That?s All Right?, ?Long Tall Sally?, ?Peace In The Valley?, ?Party?, ?Hound Dog?; accompany yourself on guitar to That’s Alright Mama and Peace In The Valley or any other Elvis song of your choosing; bring your own acoustic guitar.

Jerry Lee Lewis?(Lead):?Male, 18-34
Actor/singer/pianist; he was rock & roll?s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated ?Last Man Standing”; must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. Songs include ?Real Wild Child?, ?Great Balls Of Fire?, ?Whole Lotta Shakin? Goin? On?; accompany yourself on piano to Great Balls Of Fire and Whole Lotta Shakin, or another song of your choosing; a piano will be provided.

Carl Perkins?(Lead):?Male, 18-33
Actor/singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song ?Blue Suede Shoes?; must be an excellent lead guitarist. Songs include ?Matchbox?, ?Who Do You Love??, ?My Babe?, ?See You Later, Alligator?; accompany yourself on guitar to Blue Suede Shoes and Matchbox, or a rockabilly tune of your choosing; bring your own electric guitar and amp.

Johnny Cash?(Lead):?Male, 18-35
Actor/singer/guitar player to portray Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career; must be familiar with his music and be able to play guitar; tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an ?impersonator?. Songs include ?Folsom Prison Blues?, ?Sixteen Tons?, ?I Walk The Line?, ?Riders In The Sky?. please accompany yourself on guitar to Folsom Prison Blues (the show?s version of 16 Tons) or any other Cash song of your choosing; bring your own acoustic guitar.

Sam Phillips?(Lead):?Male, 22-40
Father of Rock?n?Roll and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis, Johnny, Jerry, Carl, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a charismatic figure in American music; must have a strong stage presence and ability to command an audience.

Dyanne?(Lead):?Female, 18-30
She was an aspiring singer and Elvis?s girlfriend; attractive, great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-ups through the show; sings ?Fever? in her alto range and covers the high soprano part (3 ?Gs? above middle ?C?) of ?Riders In The Sky? (Johnny Cash song); also sings ?I Hear You Knockin.?

Jay Perkins: (bass player/singer)

W.S. ?Fluke? Holland: (drummer)

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
or call 480.837.9661 x3 (Tues.?Sat. 12pm-5pm). Groups discounts available.

Fountain Hills Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible. The Theater is 100% funded by ticket sales and donations. Ticket sales alone do not cover operating expenses. For more information about donating or volunteering, please call 480.837.9661 x3 or read here.

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Book and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak
Based on the novel,?Israel Rank?by Roy Horniman

A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love & Murder

Audition Dates:
Sun., Dec. 8 at 6:00pm AND Tues., Dec. 10 at 7:00pm
Callbacks if required, Wed., Dec. 11 at 7:00pm

Production dates: Jan. 24 ? Feb. 9, 2020
(Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm)
possible extension through Feb. 16, 2020

When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he’s eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D’Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn’t the only thing on Monty’s mind?

Auditioners should prepare:
– 16 to 32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and range
– Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist is provided. No recorded accompaniment, please.
– Please dress to dance

Auditioners should bring:
– Completed audition form (download from sign-up page)
– Headshot and resume if available
– List of possible rehearsal conflicts

CASTING:

THE D?YSQUITH FAMILY (30s ? mid 50s) ??Must be an experienced, skilled, and transformational comedic actor who has a superb grasp on British farce. Physical comedy and stamina is a necessity. Does not necessarily need to be a phenomenal singer, but must be able to carry a musical comedy without an ounce of hesitation. Plays a full range of characters from the same family, ranging from an off-kilter priest to a closeted bee enthusiast to a lowly custodian (each of them intrinsic ?English types?).

MONTY NAVARRO?(Mid 20s ? 30s) ??Handsome and effortlessly charming, clever and charismatic, vulnerable and endearing, with a highly developed appreciation for life?s ironies, Monty is the engine of the plot; must be able to command attention and draw the audience in. While he is intent on killing off the entire family tree, he must have a winning charm that would garner anybody?s trust. High baritone with a strong top; solid low A to high A.

SIBELLA?(20s ? mid 30s) ? Sexy, flirtatious, narcissistic, willful, calculating and irresistible. A social climber, yes, but also truly loves Monty, and in the end would do anything to protect him. Tremendous wit and high style.??Strong mover. Character mezzo, low F# to high A, belting not required.

PHOEBE?(Early 20s ? early 30s) ? Beautiful, virtuous, forthright, romantic, comically earnest, with a backbone of steel. She is not your typical ing?nue, though. Actress must have a sense of irony and humor, in addition to a youthful innocence behind her sophistication. Coloratura soprano up to a high sustained C# with an optional high Eb. Very flexible and agile, B below middle C on the bottom. Also open to performers from a strong operatic background.

ENSEMBLE:
WOMAN #1 (30s ? 60s) ? Plays MISS SHINGLE, a Cockney housekeeper/governess who has served a wealthy, titled family for 30 years. She informs Monty that he is indeed a D?Ysquith. Storytelling is paramount for her role.??Also plays TOUR GUIDE, as well as PUB OWNER?S WIFE, MRS. PEBWORTH, 3RD?NEWSBOY. Seeking a character woman. Mezzo soprano, G to high A.

WOMAN #2?(30s ? late 50s) ? Plays LADY EUGENIA, an unhappily married countess. Overbearing and mean spirited at times, but comically so. Must be highly adept at the biting quip and the withering glare. Also plays MISS HETHERINGTON, and 4TH?NEWSBOY. Low F# to high A.

WOMAN #3 (Mid 20s ? mid 30s) ? Plays MISS BARLEY, an alluring artist model. Also plays SIBELLA?S MAID, HYACINTH COLLEAGUE, PHOEBE?S MAID, HILDA.

MAN #1?(20s ? mid 40s) ??Appealing and attractive. Plays TOM COPLEY (aka FARMER), as well as 2ND?CLERK, HYACINTH COLLEAGUE, 2ND?NEWSBOY, ACTOR, ANCESTRAL BUST, DR. PETTIBONE, and GUARD. High baritone with a strong top; solid low A to high A..

MAN #2?(Early 30s ? 50s) ??A versatile and appealing character man. Plays DETECTIVE PINCKEY, who has a featured number. Also plays 1ST?CLERK, PUB OWNER, MR. CROSS, 1ST?NEWSBOY, 1ST?ACTOR, PHYSICIAN, and 2ND?ANCESTRAL BUST. Bass, low C to high G#.

MAN #3 (Mid 20s ? 40s) ? A character man. Plays THE MAGISTRATE, as well as MR. GOODSALL, ACTOR, and MR. GORBY. THE MAGISTRATE has a featured number with DETECTIVE PINCKEY. True tenor. B flat to high B flat.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
or call 480.837.9661 x3 (Tues.?Sat. 12pm-5pm). Groups discounts available.

Fountain Hills Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts are tax deductible. The Theater is 100% funded by ticket sales and donations. Ticket sales alone do not cover operating expenses. For more information about donating or volunteering, please call 480.837.9661 x3 or read here.

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