The Farmington Players are holding auditions for “The Producers,” the blockbuster Mel Brooks’ musical that blew away audiences on Broadway. Contact Director Cynthia Tupper: 2348-553-4506.
cynthiatupper.email@gmail.com
AUDITION DATE
SUNDAY JANUARY 9, 2011 at the Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Registration begins at 11:30 am. Auditions begin at noon.
SHOW DATES
April 29,30, May 1, 6,7,8,12,13,14,15,19,20,21
MANDATORY REHEARSAL DATES
Tech: Sunday April 17, Tech: Saturday April 23,
Also: April 25, 26, 27 (dress rehearsal)
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Costume fittings and limited music and choreography rehearsals will
begin in February. Rehearsals will begin 3 times per week in March until the show opens.
Expect some Friday or weekend rehearsal to accommodate business & travel conflicts.
The final schedule will be planned after casting.
AUDITION DETAILS
All those auditioning for leads be prepared to sing the solos suggested in the
character descriptions. A karaoke version of the show will be used for everyone instead
a live pianist. No Happy Birthday. Singing a capella or singing along with your own tape
is acceptable. If you are trying out for chorus you will only be asked to sing a few bars of
“Goodbye” or “Along Came Bialy” (ladies) by yourself. Please wear comfortable clothes that
you can move in. Please bring dance & tap shoes if you own them.
First cast read thru: Possible dates: Jan 11 or 12. Be prepared to commit to the best
date on your audition form.
For general show information contact: Cynthia Tupper: 248-553-4506 or at
cynthiatupper.email@gmail.com
The casting notice, music and some sides will be available on the Farmington Players
website:www.farmingtonplayers.org
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Max Bialystock: 250 speeches & 12 songs. (Mid 40’s – 60’s) A sleazy washed up Broadway producer seducing little old ladies for their money. A loveable rogue who is desperate to return to his former glory days. Must have great comedic timing.
Range: Baritone, low Bb-highEb.
Song: King of Broadway, Betrayed (be prepared to sing both)
Leo Bloom: 175 speeches & 12 songs. (Mid 20’s –late 30’s) A timid unassuming, naïve, neurotic accountant yearning to become a Broadway producer and live life to the fullest! Must have great comedic timing and the ability to sincerely take it all in and react. Tap dancing a plus!
Range: Tenor/Baritone, low A- highF
Song: I Want To Be a Producer
Ulla: 50 speeches & 5 songs (20’s – early 30’s) The voluptuous Swedish actress ready to be an overnight star! A triple threat…. must be able to stop the show belting and dancing her solo and deliver comedic lines with a Swedish accent. The ideal candidate would be taller than Leo.
Range: Mezzo/Alto, lowBb-high Eb, great belter
Song: When You’ve Got It
Roger De Bris-: 55 speeches & 7 songs. (50’s – 60’s) The flamboyant gay director desperate for the true recognition of his theatrical talent. The ideal candidate would be tall & statuesque for the evening gown scene & have the comedic schmaltz necessary to play Hitler (German accent for Hitler)
Range: Baritone, low G-high G
Song: Keep It Gay
Carmen Ghia: 50 speeches & 6 songs. (30’s – late 40”s) Roger’s significant other. The ideal candidate would be shorter than Roger and have the moves of a cat and the soul of Norma Desmond.
Range: Tenor/Baritone, low C-high F, good falsetto
Song: Keep It Gay
Franz Liebkind: 50 speeches & 7 songs ( 40’s ) The Nazi author of Springtime for Hitler who has never left WWII behind. A good German accent & the ability to play big comedy seriously are necessary.
Range: Baritone/Tenor, low A – highG
Song: In Old Bavaria
Ensemble: lots of extra lines & 8 songs with chorus support. At least 9 men & 9 women of all ages to play a multitude of roles such as Roger’s entourage, Mr. Marks, judge, little old ladies, show girls, first nighters, male accountants, male & female prisoners, storm troopers etc. Most chorus people will be in at least 5-6 numbers.
4 excellent tapping showgirls needed for I want to Be a Producer.
Lone Storm Trooper begins Springtime for Hitler (tenor solo)
Little old ladies song: Along Came Bialy
Other chorus song: Goodbye
These chorus parts are fun with plenty of stage time and lots of variety!
Tickets Available
Tickets are available now for this show and other Farmington Players productions, including “Red, White & Tuna.” You may purchase tickets at farmingtonplayers.org or by calling (248) 553-2955.
Added by farmingtonplayerspress on January 4, 2011