Performers Needed for Theatre Audition "Lend Me A Tenor"
Seeking cast for production of "Lend Me A Tenor". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: Synopsis: World-renowned tenor Tito Merelli has signed on to play the lead in Pagliacci at a Cleveland opera company in the fall of 1934. He arrives late and, through a set of crazy circumstances, passes out after mixing wine with a huge dose of tranquilizers. Believing that the divo is dead, the excitable opera manager taps his hapless assistant, an aspiring singer named Max, to suit up as the clown and replace Merelli. Meanwhile, the tenor's jealous wife, his ambitious female co-star, Max's young girlfriend, and the flirtatious head of the opera guild are on the scene fighting-sometimes literally-for the star's attention. Additional info: Director is looking for a diverse cast. Diversity encompasses, but is not limited to age, race, gender, and/or sexuality. All roles are open. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Printouts will be provided. Although there are parts where the ability to sing opera would be preferred, this will not be a dealbreaker for casting. Please come prepared with potential rehearsal conflict dates (evenings you are not available, any vacation periods, etc.) The show will be produced on February14th - 16th and 21st - 23rd, 2025. If you are interested, please apply.
7 roles
Quirky and Pretty, daughter of Saunders, Max's girlfriend, female presenting. (appears in undergarments on stage; also has some stage intimacy).
Nerdy assistant to Saunders at the Opera company, Maggie's boyfriend, male presenting. (would like actor to be able to sing opera; actor also has some stage intimacy).
Maggie's Father, authoritarian, General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera House, male presenting.
A world-famous tenor "Il Stupendo," stubborn husband of Maria, Italian accent, male presenting. (Would like actor to be able to sing opera, also has some stage intimacy).
Tito's wife, Italian accent, proud and excitable, female presenting. Bellhop- a bellhop, a big fan of "Il Stupendo." (Would like actor to be able to sing opera).
A soprano, beautiful, female presenting. (appears in undergarments on stage; also has some stage intimacy)
Chairperson of the Opera Guild, female presenting.