Singing Audition for "Company" Musical Comedy
The company is holding auditions for "Company" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: The story follows a bachelor named Bobby who is approaching his 35th birthday and ambivalent about getting married. In a series of comedic vignettes, Bobby interacts with his married friends — some of whom have happy marriages, others on the brink of divorce. And through it all, he wonders, "What do you get?" Rate: Non-equity, no pay, no fees. Additional info: CALLBACKS date and time: Monday, March 10th: 7pm-10pm PERFORMANCES dates and times: Friday, May 23rd: 7:30pm Saturday, May 24th: 2:30pm & 7:30pm Sunday, May 25th: 2:30pm Friday, May 30th: 7:30pm Saturday, May 31st: 2:30pm & 7:30pm Sunday, June 1st: 2:30pm WHAT TO PREPARE: 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show demonstrating range. NO accompanists, please plan to provide tracks for your vocal portion below. 30-60 second monologue (preferably comedic, but dramatic is acceptable as well) Please apply if interested.
14 roles
Baritone. The story's protagonist, a keen observer who appears to be happy. He is the only one in his circle still single. Terrified of marriage, but fears a lifetime of loneliness.
Harry's hypercritical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and loving.
Baritone. Sarah's husband. He is a recovering alcoholic. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.
A delicate southern belle. Peter's wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert.
Baritone. Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.
Soprano. Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time.
Tenor. Jenny's husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.
Alto. A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.
Tenor. Amy's fiancé. Patient with her neurotic nature. Fully commits to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same.
Alto. Acerbic and demanding. Too old to be part of the young crowd but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband, Larry.
Tenor. Joanne's husband. Stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior but knows when to put his foot down.
Mezzo. A girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the City.
Mezzo. A former girlfriend of Robert's, now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving
Mezzo. A girlfriend of Robert's. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable.