Singing Opportunities in "A Gentleman's Guide" Production
Searching talent for "A Gentleman's Guide" play. See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder" is a hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that follows the misadventures of Monty Navarro, a charming yet penniless young man who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit the D’Ysquith family fortune. Determined to leapfrog his way to wealth, Monty devises a cunning plan to eliminate each relative standing between him and the family estate—one by one. Along the way, he juggles a love triangle with his fiancée and his mistress, all while evading the ever-suspicious law. Additional info: Those interested in a principal role should prepare a cut (16 to 32 bars) of a song in the style of the show. Your song selection should showcase your technical singing abilities. Please bring a backing track. Directors will provide a Bluetooth speaker. If you prefer to bring your own speaker, you may. Everyone auditioning will be asked to read sides from the show and do a brief acting exercise. Those only interested in ensemble roles will learn an excerpt from the show. Anyone interested in a principal role or an ensemble role will be asked to participate in learning the excerpt in addition to their prepared piece. Show dates: Friday June 20th @7:30pm; Saturday June 21st @7:30pm; Sunday June 22nd @ 2:00pm; Friday June 27th @7:30pm; Saturday June 28th @7:30pm; Sunday, June 29th @ 2:00 pm. If you are interested please apply.
6 roles
Principle Role. (Baritone/Tenor: A2-A4) Charming and ambitious, Monty is a penniless young man who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit the D'Ysquith family fortune. He quickly decides to eliminate the other heirs to claim the Earldom of Highhurst. Monty has a mix of charisma, cunning, and a capacity for dark humor, but his ambition often masks a more vulnerable side. Needs excellent comedic timing and the ability to carry both the romance and the darker aspects of the story.
Principle Role. (Mezzo Soprano: Gb3-D5) Beautiful, vain, and self-centered, Sibella is Monty's longtime love interest. She enjoys Monty's affection but marries for money, showing her practical nature. She is witty, flirtatious, and knows how to manipulate situations to her advantage. Needs a strong presence with a powerful voice capable of shifting between charm and selfishness.
Principle Role. (Soprano: C4-high sustained C#6) Monty's cousin and later his love interest, Phoebe is sweet, sincere, and innocent. Unlike Sibella, Phoebe is genuinely in love with Monty, and her purity provides a foil to the more cynical characters. Needs a graceful and warm presence, with a clear, light vocal quality to contrast with Sibella's stronger sound.
Principle Role. (Baritone/Bass) - Lord Adalbert D'Ysquith - Lady Hyacinth D'Ysquith - Henry D'Ysquith: Monty's cousin, an effeminate and whimsical beekeeper. This role requires strong comedic timing and ability to create multiple different characters. If interested in this role, please prepare a song that showcases your comedic acting abilities.
Featured Role (Contralto) A mysterious woman who informs Monty of his royal lineage. Miss Shingle is clever, humorous, and has a mischievous air about her. She plays a key role in setting Monty on his journey and seems to delight in the chaos it causes. Needs a strong character actor with a flair for dry humor and wit. The actor playing this role may also be in the ensemble depending on audition turnout and availability. Actors only interested in this role do not need to prepare a song.
The ensemble is an essential part of this show! We are seeking at least 6 performers with great comedic timing and willingness to play multiple parts. Everyone in the ensemble will do some speaking and solo singing. The ensemble will also be involved in the background of most scenes. These are fantastic roles for anyone interested in gaining more experience with musical theatre or anyone who wants to develop their comedic acting skills.
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