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Seeking Performers for 2023 Season Shows

Fullerton, CA, United States
ID: 199008Exp: 10/16/2022
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The company is seeking multidisciplinary artists for upcoming 2023 season, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 'We Pick Three" Performances occur once a quarter on a Friday evening. "The Fender Project" Performances run during the day February 13-18, 2023 This show will tell the story of “Leo Fender”: Fullerton resident and innovator. "The Sound of Music" Performances run most Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays eveningsfrom June 5 - June 28, 2023 The classic Broadway musical, with all of your favorite things, is brought to life in an entirely new way. This production will take place in different areas around the Muck grounds as the story is told in beautiful site-specific locations. "ONCE: The Musical" Performances run most Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays evenings November 6 - 22, 2023 Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning “Falling Slowly,” this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. This show will run inside an immersive make-shift bar inside the Muck gallery. Additional info: Everyone in the cast and production team is required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and any applicable booster shots to submit for our season. Please apply if interested

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32 roles

Singer/songwritersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Looking for singer/songwriters who are good storytellers and comfortable sharing with an audience about their process. "We Pick Three"

ActorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Seeking multi-disciplinary actors who are interested in devising a piece for young audiences. "The Fender Project"

Guitar PlayerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Please submit a video of you playing your instrument for this production. "The Fender Project"

Bass playerBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Please submit a video of you playing your instrument for this production. "The Fender Project"

MARIA RAINERFemale25-35 y.o.All ethnicities

A postulant at Nonnberg Abbey, young, free spirited, warm, gentle and kind with much determination. Soprano "The Sound of Music"

CAPTAIN GEORG VON TRAPPMale35-50 y.o.All ethnicities

A retired Austrian naval captain. Polished, yet very militaristic in the way he runs his life to repress his sadness over the death of his wife; underneath, he is warm, understanding, and determined. Baritone "The Sound of Music"

MAX DETWEILLERMale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Charming and vital; a man of sophistication who enjoys the good life; true and loyal friend to the von Trapp family. Tenor or Baritone. "The Sound of Music"

ELSA SCHRADERFemale24-45 y.o.All ethnicities

A baroness of taste and elegance, sophisticated, dignified and mature. Mezzo-Soprano. "The Sound of Music"

MOTHER ABBESSFemale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Mother Motherly, understanding, strong and authoritative, but kind. Strong soprano. "The Sound of Music"

SISTER SOPHIAFemale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Neither demanding nor critical; sticks with the rules. Soprano. "The Sound of Music"

SISTER MARGARETTAFemale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Mistress of Postulants; very kind; understanding and concerned. High soprano with a high C. "The Sound of Music"

SISTER BERTHEFemale30-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Mistress of Novices, prudish, strait-laced with a quick tongue. She is less tolerant than the other nuns. Contralto with a solid low G. "The Sound of Music"

FRANZMale30-55 y.o.All ethnicities

The von Trapp butler, rather formal but not without spirit, he is very German and loyal to the Fascist cause. "The Sound of Music"

FRAU SCHMIDTFemale30-65 y.o.All ethnicities

The housekeeper, stoic, very little personality; she does her job efficiently but without affection. Strong and somewhat dominating. "The Sound of Music"

BARONESS ELBERFELDFemale30-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Excellent singer. "The Sound of Music"

BARON ELBERFELDMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Neighbor of the Von Trapp family; opposed to the Nazi takeover. Good singer. "The Sound of Music"

ADMIRAL VON SCHREIBERMale40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

A retired Admiral in the Austrian Navy and neighbor of Captain Von Trapp. "The Sound of Music"

HERR ZELLERMale35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

Stern and unsmiling, a typical Nazi official whose primary concern is to see that everyone toes the line. "The Sound of Music"

FEMALE ENSEMBLEFemale20-60 y.o.All ethnicities

All physical types and ethnicities with excellent voices. Various nuns, party guests, and may understudy principal roles. "The Sound of Music"

MALE ENSEMBLEMale20-60 y.o.All ethnicities

All physical types and ethnicities with excellent voices. Various party guests, Nazis, and may understudy principal roles. "The Sound of Music"

GIRLFemale20-35 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-soprano; direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty. Should have something ‘other’ about her. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Must play the piano and sing extremely well. Should have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. "ONCE: The Musical "

GUYMale30-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone; a busker who, after suffering a painful breakup has decided to give up on his music and has resigned himself to living a life as a vacuum machine repairman, and living along above his dad's shop; brooding and charismatic. Must play the guitar and sing extremely well. Should have a strong Irish accent. "ONCE: The Musical "

BILLYMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone; a large Irish man. Owner of the music store where Girl plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of Girl but also has a vulnerability. Must sing and play guitar well. Should have a strong Irish accent. (If following the original production casting, Billy also plays Ukelele, Cajon, Snare Drum) "ONCE: The Musical "

REZAFemale25-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Soprano; a sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger than life. Must sing well and ability to play violin/fiddle is a bonus. Should have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent "ONCE: The Musical "

BARUSKAFemale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Alto; mother of Girl. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Must sing and should play the accordion/piano well. Should have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. (If following the original production casting, Baruska plays piano, accordion, Tambourine, Melodica) "ONCE: The Musical "

BANK MANAGERMale30-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Tenor/alto; seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Must sing and play guitar & cello well. Should have a strong Irish (Cork) accent "ONCE: The Musical "

DAMale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone; Guy's dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Should play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well. Should have a strong Irish accent. "ONCE: The Musical "

SVECMale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone; a real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Playing guitar & drum kit well is a plus. Should have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. (If following the original production casting, Svec plays Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Drum Set "ONCE: The Musical "

ANDREJMale20-29 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone; earnest and kind. It works well if he has a slight build, made slighter by his oversized interview suit. An employee at a fast food chain, but has big dreams. Should play guitar & bass guitar extremely well. Should also have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. (If following the original production casting, Andrej plays Electric Bass, Ukelele, Tambourine, Cajon, Guitar) "ONCE: The Musical "

EAMONMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone; the music studio manager where Guy and Girl record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musician’s talents. Must sing well; playing guitar (& piano) well is a plus. (If following the original production casting, Eamon plays Guitar, Piano, Melodica and Harmonica). Should have a strong Irish accent "ONCE: The Musical "

EMCEEMale20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone; the emcee at a bar. A good-natured ball buster. Must sing well, playing guitar (& piano) well is a plus. Should have a strong Irish accent. "ONCE: The Musical "

EX-GIRLFRIENDFemale20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-soprano; Guy's ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Playing violin well is a plus. Should have a strong Irish accent. "ONCE: The Musical "