Seeking Performers for Production of "Once"
The company is holding auditions for "Once" production and looking for performers, please see the details below. Rate: All performers cast in the production will receive a stipend. Additional info: Please bring a resume and current headshot. Please come prepared with 16-32 bars of a folk song, a song from the show or in the style of the show. For those that play an instrument, please be prepare to accompany yourself. No additional instruments needed other than what is already listed in breakdown. For those that do not play an instrument, please bring sheet music in the correct key and the creative team will accompany you on piano or guitar. Please see the attachment for more details.
12 roles
Vocal range: G2 to C#5; Irish-born; a struggling musician who works with his father in a vacuum repair shop; he is brooding over an ex-girlfriend, but charismatic with extreme appeal. Bari-tenor with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; must play guitar well; disclaimer: character engages in costume change in view of audience.
Vocal range: C4 to G3; Czech-born; direct, intelligent, resourceful and witty with a no-nonsense attitude; doesn't want sympathy from others; mezzo-soprano with a rock/folk voice; speaks with a Czech accent; must play the piano well.
Vocal range: C4 to A5; Czech-born; seductive, funny, and smart with a larger than life attitude; soprano with a rock/folk voice.; speaks with a Czech accent; must play the violin well.
Vocal range: G2 to G#4; Irish-born. music studio manager/engineer where Guy and Girl record their album; a tough nut to crack, but eventually appreciates Guy’s and Girl’s talents; Baritone with rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; plays guitar, piano, melodica, cajon, and castanets.
Vocal range: Baritone; Irish-born; Guy's father, who runs a vacuum-repair shop; a man of few words but caring and warm; Baritone with rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; must play Mandolin well.
Vocal range: G3 to C5; Czech; Girl’s mother; a caring woman with few inhibitions who likes a full house and full stomachs; Alto with rock/folk voice; speaks with a Czech accent; plays accordion and E concertina well.
Vocal range: G3 to B4; Irish-born; prim and proper bank businessman with a secret passion for music; Tenor with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish (Cork) accent; must play guitar and cello, and mandolin is a plus.
Vocal range: C2 to G#4; Czech-born; an employee at a fast food chain with big dreams; earnest and kind. Baritone with a rock/folk voice; speaks dialogue with a Czech accent; must play electric bass well; ukulele and guitar a plus.
Vocal range: B2 to G#4; Czech-born; an eccentric guy who spends most of his time watching television soap operas and drinking coffee; Baritone with a rock/folk voice; speaks with a Czech accent; must play drums well, banjo, mandolin, and guitar; disclaimer: character removes trousers on stage.
Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano; Irish-born; Guy's ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York; sensual and charismatic; Mezzo-soprano with a rock folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent; must play violin well. Cajon a plus.
Vocal range: G2 to G#4; Irish-born; good-natured and knows how to work a crowd at the local bar; Baritone/alto with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; must play guitar well.
Vocal range: G2 to G#4; Irish-born and has one parent from Spain; owner of the music store where Girl plays piano; large, loud, and funny but also protective; Baritone with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; must play guitar, plus cajon, ukulele, and cymbals.
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