Theatre Casting Call for "Death Takes A Holiday"
Auditioning performers for the play "Death Takes A Holiday". Please refer to the details provided below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Just after World War I, the loneliest of souls arrives at an Italian villa disguised as a handsome young Prince. For the first time, Death experiences the joys and heartbreaks of life. Additional info: Call-backs: Wednesday, April 10; 7 pm. Performances: June 27-30. If you are interested please apply.
14 roles
Russian aristocrat. Romantic lead, suave. (Range: Tenor, Bb2-G4) **must be able to do a Russian accent and some dancing capabilities preferred
The father of Grazia and husband of Duchess Stephanie. Head of the household. One of only two characters throughout the show who knows Death’s true identity. (Range: Baritone, D3-E4)
Mother of Grazia. Warm. A concerned mother. (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, G3-E5)
Ingenue, romantic lead. Engaged to Corrado Danielli. Craves something more out of life. Falls in love with Death. (Range: Soprano, G3-G#5) **some dancing capabilities preferred
Engaged to Grazia, grandson of Contessa Evangelina Di San Danielli. Jealous of Grazia’s attraction to Death. (Range: Bari-Tenor, D3-F4)
A widow, Corrado’s guardian. Suffers from dementia/memory loss. (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, B3-D5)
Contessa’s doctor-in-residence and friend of the family. In love with the Contessa. (Range: Baritone, B3-E4)
Grazia’s sister-in-law, was married to Grazia’s brother before he died in the war. Interested in Death. Bold and brazen. (Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, D4-G5) **some dancing capabilities required
American army aviator, Corrado’s best friend/best man, Daisy’s brother. (Range: Tenor, Db3-G4)
Grazia’s best friend. Naïve and sweet. In love with Corrado. (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, A3-F5) **some dancing capabilities preferred
A Majordomo. Humorous. Must have strong comedic timing. One of only two characters throughout the show who knows Death’s true identity. (Range: Baritone, F2-E4)
A housemaid.
A chauffeur/gardener.
The cook.