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Auditions for Sydney production of [title of show]
at Squabbalogic - Sydney
Squabbalogic Presents the Sydney Premiere Season of
[title of show]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Bowen
Book by Hunter Bell
Directed by Jay James-Moody
Musical Director Paul Geddes
Produced by Jessica Burns & Jay James-Moody
Squabbalogic is an independent co-operative company responsible for the Australian or Sydney premiere productions of ‘Reefer Madness!’, ‘Forbidden Broadway’, and ‘Thrill Me.’ Participants in our productions will be doing so on a co-operative basis under the terms of an agreement based upon the MEAA co-operative productions agreement (available on request).
Downstairs, The Seymour Centre
Rehearsal Dates: From June 7 2010, tentatively scheduled for Tues/Wed/Fri 10am – 5pm depending on availability with additional rehearsals two weeks prior to opening.
Production Dates: Limited Season from week commencing July 12 2010
(minimum 2 weeks with option for extension)
Auditions: By appointment (submission details below), Monday March 29 from 7.30pm
(additional dates pending), venue TBA.
Callbacks: Wednesday March 31, venue TBA.
Characters:
Jeff – the composer and lyricist. He is a realist who like birds and Wonder Woman.
Hunter – the book writer. He dreams of having his show on Broadway and winning a Tony Award.
Susan – their friend. Corporate whore by day, vampire killer by night.
Heidi – also their friend. Has the most high profile Broadway experience, appearing in The Little Mermaid.
All are late 20’s to mid 30s and live in New York.
About the Show, From the Authors:
You're reading the official blurb, or short summary, of [title of show]. Blurb. That's a funny word. We spent a lot of time on this blurb so please read the whole blurb. [title of show] is a musical about two nobodies named Hunter and Jeff who decide to write a completely original musical starring themselves and their attractive and talented ladyfriends, Susan and Heidi. Their musical, [title of show], gets into the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and becomes a hit. Then it gets an off-Broadway production at the Vineyard Theatre, and wins three Obie Awards! Then (drumroll if you've got a drum) it's announced that their musical is going to Broadway (hooray!) and people start seeing this blurb everywhere! They read that The New York Times called [title of show]"DELECTABLE ENTERTAINMENT! A postmodern homage to the grand tradition of backstage musicals like Babes in Arms, Kiss Me, Kate and A Chorus Line." Fully intrigued, those people snatch up tickets and help make Hunter and Jeff's life-long dream come true!
Audition Requirements:
For initial auditions we ask that each person prepare two contrasting songs of any origin or genre that demonstrate both their vocal ability and are indicative of their personality. It would be great if one song could have a comedic bent and the other more dramatic. We may only hear a portion of one or both songs, so be prepared to sing your best 16 bars from each. There will be no readings or scene work at the initial auditions, but we will have a good chat with everyone. It is the purpose of these initial auditions to get a sense of your own personality and not be presented with a ‘performance.’ We will also want to hear your excellent US accent, and suggest preparing your songs with this in mind.
SPECIAL NOTE:
DO NOT NOMINATE A PREFERRED ROLE. All men will be considered for Jeff/Hunter and all women Susan/Heidi. Larry has been cast, so he is right out. We are not seeking doppelgangers in look or voice to the creators. We wish to see your own unique personality. Plus, you might think you’re a Susan but everyone else knows you are a Heidi.
Check out this episode of the [title of show] show where Hunter and Jeff explore what happens when the show is eventually recast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5MgEwRytUU
Please send expression of interest that includes a headshot and bio or CV to Jessica@squabbalogic.com by no later than Friday March 26. Enquires can also be sent to that address. You will be contacted with an audition time.
[title of show]
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Bowen
Book by Hunter Bell
Directed by Jay James-Moody
Musical Director Paul Geddes
Produced by Jessica Burns & Jay James-Moody
Squabbalogic is an independent co-operative company responsible for the Australian or Sydney premiere productions of ‘Reefer Madness!’, ‘Forbidden Broadway’, and ‘Thrill Me.’ Participants in our productions will be doing so on a co-operative basis under the terms of an agreement based upon the MEAA co-operative productions agreement (available on request).
Downstairs, The Seymour Centre
Rehearsal Dates: From June 7 2010, tentatively scheduled for Tues/Wed/Fri 10am – 5pm depending on availability with additional rehearsals two weeks prior to opening.
Production Dates: Limited Season from week commencing July 12 2010
(minimum 2 weeks with option for extension)
Auditions: By appointment (submission details below), Monday March 29 from 7.30pm
(additional dates pending), venue TBA.
Callbacks: Wednesday March 31, venue TBA.
Characters:
Jeff – the composer and lyricist. He is a realist who like birds and Wonder Woman.
Hunter – the book writer. He dreams of having his show on Broadway and winning a Tony Award.
Susan – their friend. Corporate whore by day, vampire killer by night.
Heidi – also their friend. Has the most high profile Broadway experience, appearing in The Little Mermaid.
All are late 20’s to mid 30s and live in New York.
About the Show, From the Authors:
You're reading the official blurb, or short summary, of [title of show]. Blurb. That's a funny word. We spent a lot of time on this blurb so please read the whole blurb. [title of show] is a musical about two nobodies named Hunter and Jeff who decide to write a completely original musical starring themselves and their attractive and talented ladyfriends, Susan and Heidi. Their musical, [title of show], gets into the New York Musical Theatre Festival, and becomes a hit. Then it gets an off-Broadway production at the Vineyard Theatre, and wins three Obie Awards! Then (drumroll if you've got a drum) it's announced that their musical is going to Broadway (hooray!) and people start seeing this blurb everywhere! They read that The New York Times called [title of show]"DELECTABLE ENTERTAINMENT! A postmodern homage to the grand tradition of backstage musicals like Babes in Arms, Kiss Me, Kate and A Chorus Line." Fully intrigued, those people snatch up tickets and help make Hunter and Jeff's life-long dream come true!
Audition Requirements:
For initial auditions we ask that each person prepare two contrasting songs of any origin or genre that demonstrate both their vocal ability and are indicative of their personality. It would be great if one song could have a comedic bent and the other more dramatic. We may only hear a portion of one or both songs, so be prepared to sing your best 16 bars from each. There will be no readings or scene work at the initial auditions, but we will have a good chat with everyone. It is the purpose of these initial auditions to get a sense of your own personality and not be presented with a ‘performance.’ We will also want to hear your excellent US accent, and suggest preparing your songs with this in mind.
SPECIAL NOTE:
DO NOT NOMINATE A PREFERRED ROLE. All men will be considered for Jeff/Hunter and all women Susan/Heidi. Larry has been cast, so he is right out. We are not seeking doppelgangers in look or voice to the creators. We wish to see your own unique personality. Plus, you might think you’re a Susan but everyone else knows you are a Heidi.
Check out this episode of the [title of show] show where Hunter and Jeff explore what happens when the show is eventually recast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5MgEwRytUU
Please send expression of interest that includes a headshot and bio or CV to Jessica@squabbalogic.com by no later than Friday March 26. Enquires can also be sent to that address. You will be contacted with an audition time.
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