Casting Performers for “Curtains!” Show
“Curtains!” show casting actors. See the breakdown below. Additional info: You may be asked to come on the 2nd night of auditions or stay a few minutes after auditions the 2nd night. SPECIAL NOTES FOR AUDITIONERS: Auditioners should prepare the song that best fits the character they are auditioning for from the list provided (see attachments), along with the selected scene for the character. An accompanist will be provided, or you can bring a track with you to play. If character is not represented, please choose a scene that is close ie: ensemble female choose Bambi or Nikki, Male ensemble choose Bobby. Auditioners should learn the dance combination for the audition and be prepared to dance. It will be reviewed but not taught. Actors need not be exact ages but must be able to represent the ages stated on character breakdown. Links to Audition Sides, Song List and Dance Videos are attached. All potential rehearsal conflicts need to either be listed on your audition form or attached to the form. Significant conflicts which arise after casting may result in a role being recast. The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. July 25th through August 10th. If you are interested, please apply.
16 roles
Sweetly endearing local Boston detective who idolizes the world of musical theatre and has reveled in the thrill of performing in community theatre. Called upon to solve the murder of the star of “Robbin’ Hood” (a musical intended for Broadway that is currently out of town in Boston), Cioffi is very good at his job and, lamentably, married to his work. Requires deft and charming comedy, good singing, solid dancing in one extended “Fred and Ginger” number. Tenor/Baritone
Pretty, almost too innocent ingénue, a local performer in a small role hoping “Robbin’ Hood” will be the Boston production that at last takes her to Broadway. Love interest for Lieutenant Cioffi, apparently reciprocated. Requires a legit soprano and strong dancing in an extended “Fred and Ginger” number. Soprano.
Female half of our show-within-a-show’s songwriting team on the lyric-writing side. Ends up taking on the leading lady role. Must sing and dance extremely well. Mezzo-Soprano.
Brash and brassy Broadway producer. Terrific comedic actress with a belt. Mezzo-Soprano, Alto.
The composer of the show-within-the-show. His songwriting partner, Georgia, is also his wife, from whom he’s separated but for whom he still pines. He’s a handsome, intense, somewhat tortured artist-type. Requires a strong vocalist with comedy. Tenor/Baritone.
The always-angry, sleazy, philandering producer of the out-of-town flop. Sidney is rough around the edges and completely self-serving. Requires a cartoon-like character actor who is funny on arrival. No singing required.
English director. Very camp. Very droll. Noel Coward meets Addison DeWitt meets Clifton Webb. Requires a superb comic actor. Baritone.
Performer in the chorus, daughter of Carmen, step-daughter of Sidney. Genuinely brassy and artificially blonde. Hungry to work her way out of the chorus; many think she was only hired because of her mother. She surprises everyone, however, when she shows genuine dancing and singing talent when at last called upon. Requires great dancing, strong “street-smart dumb blonde” comedy, and singing. Soprano.
Caustic and smug theatre critic for the local Boston newspaper. Patronizingly pompous, enjoys using his power to make or break shows during their Boston tryouts. Does not require singing or dancing.
Stage Manager of the show-within-the-show, and both drill sergeant and mother hen to the cast. Barks orders but has a pleasant side as well, he keeps the company in line and on their toes throughout the rehearsal process. Comic actor who can sing.
From the garment district and sole investor in “Robbin’ Hood.” A likeably gruff man who knows nothing about theatre and frets over every dime of his that’s spent. Requires good “rough around the edges” comedy and singing. Baritone.
The Gene Kelly of “Robbin’ Hood,” its choreographer and male star, and a handsome rival to Aaron for Georgia’s affection. Requires strong dancing, singing, comedy. Tenor/Baritone.
Ensemble: is part of the company of the doomed show singers and dancers who can handle comedy well.
Ensemble: is part of the company of the doomed show singers and dancers who can handle comedy well.
Ensemble: is part of the company of the doomed show singers and dancers who can handle comedy well.
Ensemble: are part of the company of the doomed show singers and dancers who can handle comedy well.
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