—HUCK AND TOM AND THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI—
(MUSICAL)
Music by Ron Barnett
Book by Peter Howard
Developed by Virginia Rep
Direction and Choreography by Kikau Alvaro
Musical Direction by Jason Marks
This Virginia Rep original adaptation brings Mark Twain’s two classic American novels into one fast-paced, footstompin’ musical adventure down the Mississippi. Join the greatest young adventurers in American literature and all the residents and rapscallions of Hannibal, MO as they explore the majestic river that defined their lives, tested their souls, and carried their spirit into the heart of America.
Rehearsals begin: January 3, 2019
Performance run: January 25 – March 3, 2019
SEEKING:
(3M, 2F) Seeking a diverse ensemble (ages 18+) to portray a variety of characters. Seeking agile performers able to jump from one role to another.
ACTOR 1 (male) – plays the role of Tom
ACTOR 2 (male) – plays the roles of Huck and Ben Rogers
ACTOR 3 (female) – plays the roles of Aunt Polly, Sunday School Girl, and Judith Loftus
ACTOR 4 (male, African-American) – plays the roles of Jim and the Preacher
ACTOR 5 (female) – plays the roles of Becky and Parker
Virginia Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, and (dis)abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.
—PINOCCHIO—
(MUSICAL)
Written by Bruce Craig Miller
Music by Michael Strong
Based on the novel by Carlo Lorenzini
Developed by Virginia Rep
Direction by Bruce Craig Miller
Musical Direction by Jason Marks
Imagine Geppetto’s surprise when the puppet he carves from a most unusual piece of wood suddenly springs to life. The wooden boy, named Pinocchio, becomes like a son to the kindly old wood carver who provides him with a loving home. But the mischievous, and somewhat ungrateful, Pinocchio has other ideas and sets off on a series of fantastical adventures that teach him valuable lessons that lead him back home.
Rehearsals begin: March 5, 2019
Performance run: March 29- May 5, 2019
SEEKING
Seeking a diverse ensemble to portray a variety of characters.
ACTOR 1 – plays the roles of Gepetto, Fire Eater, and Waiter
ACTOR 2 – plays the roles of Master Cherry, Harlequin, and Fox
ACTOR 3 – plays the role Pinocchio
ACTOR 4 – plays the roles of Girl Marionette and Cat
ACTOR 5 – plays the roles of Angelina and the Blue Fairy
Virginia Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. Performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, and (dis)abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.
AUDITION DETAILS
DATES: Sunday, September 9, 2018
TIME FRAME: 5:00-11:00 PM
LOCATION: Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn
1601 Willow Lawn Drive
Richmond VA 23230
WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare 16 bars of a golden age musical theatre song OR a song that best demonstrates your vocal ability/range. Be sure to bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to perform a cold reading from the script. Sides will be provided at the venue at the time of your audition.
CALLBACKS
Callbacks will be held the following evening, Monday, September 10, 2018. If the directors would like to invite you to callbacks, you will be contacted via email no later than noon on September 10, 2018.
To request an appointment:
Please email casting@virginiarep.org
Include CHILDREN’S SEASON – Audition Request in the subject line.
The body of your email should include the following:
your full name
headshot
resume
Incomplete audition requests will NOT be processed
NOTE: Once your audition request has been processed, you will receive a Confirmation Email that contains further details regarding your audition, including your audition appointment time.
Please direct all questions to casting@virginiarep.org
