Singing Audition for "Kiss Me, Kate" Play
The theatrical play "Kiss Me, Kate" looking for performers. Other details are listed below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, Kiss Me, Kate combines the irreverent humor of four brilliant writers: Sam and Bella Spewack, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare. Musical numbers include "So In Love," "Wunderbar," "Tom, Dick or Harry," "Too Darn Hot," "Brush Up Your Shakespeare," "I Hate Men," "Always True to You (In My Fashion)" and "Another Op'nin, Another Show." Additional info: PERFORMANCES: November 1st - 17th, 2024 (Friday and Saturdays at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2:00pm) REHEARSALS: Sunday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 pm in August / September, Monday - Wednesday evenings from 7-10 pm in October. PREPARE: A vocal selection of 32 bars in the style of the show. There will be cold readings from the script. A dance audition will be held at callbacks at a later date if needed. Please bring the music in a binder and easily able to read. An accompanist will be provided. To be considered, please apply.
19 roles
Stage doorman, part of male quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca", third male solo for "Dantiamo D'Amore"
Lilli Vanessi's dresser. Sings "Another Openin' Another Show"
Fred Graham's dresser, specialty dancer & leader of solo trio for "Too Darn Hot"
Stage manager, ensemble in Padua.
A Broadway hoofer, Lois' partner and a chronic gambler.
A star and screen actress, the former wife of Fred Graham.
Servant to Petruchio, ensemble dancer & Padua recorder player.
Writer, Producer, Director, Actor and Superman.
A veteran character actor and Father to Katharine.
Part of male quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca", Padua mandolin player & 2nd male solo for "Cantiamo D'Amore".
Gunman enforcer & half the donkey for "Finale Act Two".
Gunman's Son & other half of the donkey for "Finale Act Two".
Motorcyclist, Aide to General Howell, First Suitor.
Motorcyclist, Aide to General Howell, Second Suitor.
Part of Male Quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca", part of Vocal Trio for "Too Darn Hot" and half the donkey for "We Open in Venice".
Part of Male Quartet for "Opening Act One" & "Bianca" and part of Vocal Trio for "Too Darn Hot" and half the donkey for "We Open in Venice".
Career military officer, politician and Lilli's "new" man.
Part of female quartet for "Bianca" and opens the show in "Another Openin' Another Show".
Part of female quartet for "Bianca".
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