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Virginia Rep audition queries and appointment requests must go to the phone or email address below.
Audition line: (804) 783-1688 option 3
casting@va-rep.org
Bifocals Theatre Project for Seniors
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Shrek, the Musical
Bifocals Theatre Project for Seniors
Auditions for Red Carpet By Elizabeth Surdo
At Willow Lawn, upstairs lobby stage
Monday, September 9, and Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Director seeks one woman and two men age 55 and older.
No appointment is required.
Auditionees will read from the script. All performers paid.
Bring a photo and recent resume if possible.
There are four performances at The Theatre at Willow Lawn, two daytime
and two evening, followed by 16 touring dates to local senior communities.
Most performances and all rehearsals are in the daytime.
To be performed and toured: October 28 - November 19, 2013.
Contact info: Ellen Bode efbode@aol.com
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Adult Auditions
Direction & Choreography by Jan Guarino
Rehearsals will begin on or around: November 4, 2013
Performance Dates: November 29 – December 29, 2013 (Detailed performance schedule available by contacting casting@va-rep.org)
Adult auditions will be held Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and will be held at Virginia Rep’s Willow Lawn location, 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond, VA 23230. Adult auditions are by appointment only.
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 bars of a song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Please e-mail casting@va-rep.org to request an audition date and time.
All performers will be paid. Non-union only.
Casting the following roles*:
ELIZA MOORE
The wife of Clement C. Moore
Female
DIANA MOUSE/ENSEMBLE
A “Diana Ross-like” vision that comes to Clement C. Moore as he writes his famous poem “The Night Before Christmas”
Female
KRIS KRINGLE
The jolly workman who comes in to Clement C. Moore’s life and changes the course of the famous poem “The Night Before Christmas”
Male
SUGARPLUMS/ENSEMBLE
The back-up singers to Diana Mouse
Female
Range: varied
*The role of Clements C. Moore is cast
Shrek, the musical - Adult Auditions
Direction & Choreography by Robin Arthur
Music Direction by Sandy Dacus
Rehearsals will begin on or around: January 27, 2014
Performance Dates: March 14 – April 27, 2014 (Detailed performance schedule available by contacting casting@va-rep.org)
Adult auditions will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, and Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, and will be held at Virginia Rep’s Willow Lawn location, 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond, VA 23230
Adult auditions are by appointment only .
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16 bars of an up-beat song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Please e-mail casting@va-rep.org to request an audition date and time.
All performers will be paid. Non-union only.
Casting the following roles*:
DONKEY
A talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad's guards. Quite the chatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself into his good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimist with heart.
Male
Range: C3 - B4
LORD FARQUAAD
The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess to marry so that he can become king. He has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel.
Male
Range: B2 - D5
PINOCCHIO
The leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies. Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.
Male
Range: E3 - F#4
ENSEMBLE
Fairytale creatures, citizens of Duloc, three blind mice, dragon, etc. These men and women portray multiple roles throughout the show, and must possess strong singing and dancing skills (tap experience beneficial).
Male and Female
Range: varied
*The roles of SHREK and FIONA are cast.
General Information: We list audition notices in the Arts and Leisure section of the Sunday Richmond Times Dispatch one week before auditions take place. Listings generally include the ages needed and whether you will be asked to dance or sing in addition to reading from the script.
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