Casting Actors for Christmas Production of "Plaid Tidings"
Auditions for Christmas production "Plaid Tidings". Seeking cast. Please see the details below. About the project: The best of Forever Plaid, tied up with a big Christmas bow on top! At first, Francis, Jinx, Smudge and Sparky aren’t sure why they’ve returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know they’re needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. This truly “heaven-sent” holiday treat will lift audiences’ spirits and fill them with nostalgia for a bygone era of classic music sung in perfect harmony. Additional info: Prepare one medium-tempo song, 1950’s/60’s style. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key; no recorded accompaniment will be allowed. Resumes and headshots appreciated if available. Roles are available for four men. While there are no specific age requirements, the characters will need to be able to portray similar ages to each other. Performance dates: December 6-8, 11-15, 18-21. If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
(range F3 to B5). The leader and caretaker of the group. Confident. Asthmatic. He has a great deal of compassion for the music and the group. Very humble, yet a leader. Romantic crooner and spiritual singer.
(range F3 to G5). The clown of the group, who is shown to have a heart. Very sharp and loves singing his tailor-made solos. Wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment. Energetic and clever.
(range F3 to D6). The shy one. He lives his life terrified and doesn’t always remember what song or lyric comes next. Sparky’s stepbrother, he occasionally gets a nosebleed when he sings above an A. Transforms to a more confident performer throughout the show.
(range F3 to G5). The worrier. He worries about the props, the running order, and always assumes the audience won’t like him. Has chronic nervous stomach and is oddly reluctant to perform. Wears glasses, which hide his good looks and sex appeal.
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