Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre Announces Auditions: "Forever Plaid"
DeSantis Debbie
Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre is a non-profit organization
Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for
“Forever Plaid”
Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross
Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt.
Forever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously fun revue is chockfull of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch perfect melodies!
Director/Choreography by: Todd Aragon and Musical Direction by: Cary Litchford.
January 18th, 2017 at 7:30 with additional auditions and callbacks on Saturday January 21st at 11:00am. Contact the Producer, Kathleen, to schedule an audition appointment: Kbreedveld@trivalleyrep,com.
Please bring 16-32 bars of an up-tempo Broadway or Pop song in the style of this show, a current resume and headshot. Attach an audition form (found on the TVRT website: https://www.trivalleyrep.org/auditions) with all conflicts. Auditions will be held at the Tri-Valley Rep. rehearsal space: 1020 Serpentine Lane Suite 101 in Pleasanton, CA 94566.
Show will run Saturdays and Sundays, May 6th through May 21st, 2017 at the Douglas Morrison Theatre in Hayward, CA. All roles open, no AEA, Small stipend available. For more information: https://www.trivalleyrep.org/shows/forever-plaid.
CAST:
Francis - The leader and caretaker of the group. Confident. Asthmatic. He has a great deal of compassion for the music and the group. Romantic crooner and spiritual singer.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Sparky - The clown of the group, who is shown to have a heart. Very sharp and loves singing his tailor-made solos. Wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment. Energetic and clever.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Jinx - The shy one. He lives his life terrified and doesn't always remember what song comes next. Sparky's stepbrother, he occasionally gets a nosebleed when he sings above an A.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: F3
Smudge - The worrier. He worries about the props, the running order, and always assumes the audience won't like him. Has chronic nervous stomach and is oddly reluctant to perform. Wears glasses, which hides his good looks and sex appeal.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3