Performers Needed for "Reefer Madness" Show
The company is holding auditions for "Reefer Madness" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won’t be able to resist the spoofy fun of Reefer Madness. The addictive, clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and the Vegas-style “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more. Additional info: Please note: due to Reefer Madness’ mature themes, including drug use, violence, and sexual violence. Please prepare 32 bars from a song of your choice in the style of the show. Music from the show is permitted. Be prepared for a group dance call and dress accordingly. Note: Please prepare your sheet music doubled sided and place it in a binder for the accompanist. Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals will begin the week of April 28. Actors must present their conflicts from April 28 through June 29 on their audition forms. Rehearsals may be held Sunday through Friday. Performance Dates: June 20-29 Fri, 6/20 | Sat, 6/21 | Sun, 6/22 Thu, 6/26 | Fri, 6/27 | Sat, 6/28 | Sun, 6/29
11 roles
(Tenor) A wholesome, innocent, high school teenager who runs into trouble after he is lured into the dangerous world of reefer
(Baritone) A severe authority figure who warns the audience of the perils of Reefer Madness. (Doubles as Goat-Man, Mr. Poppy, Irish Priest, Old Man, Radio Announcer, Ticket-Taker, Policeman, FDR)
(Baritone/ Tenor) The handsome and ruthless proprietor of the Reefer Den, a 30's gangster movie-type. (Doubles as Jesus, George Washington)
(Mezzo-Soprano) An attractive, yet slightly haggard dame, the hostess of the Reefer Den
(Tenor) A denizen of the Reefer Den, formally a fraternity man, his college days ended long ago due to his reefer habit. (Doubles as Sally's Baby, Switch-Puller, Uncle Sam)
(Mezzo-Soprano) A sexy and seductive resident of the Reefer Den, she possesses the libidinous soul of Mae West combined with the rat-a-tat moxie of vintage Barbara Stanwyck. (Doubles as Lady Liberty)
Throughout the play, she reinforces the warnings of the Lecturer by holding large signs that clearly state the moral of what we've just seen. (Doubles as Five-and-Dime Kid, Police Officer)
Patriotic background chorus in the Star-Spangled Finale
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